Even though potatoes are the jewel in front, the high yield of corn still makes the officials excited.
You must know that today’s wheat yield per mu in Dayan is only about 200 kilograms, and this value has not changed for hundreds of years. The contrast between 200 and 900 is equally significant and makes people cry.
“With potatoes in front and corn in the back, the people will no longer be hungry!”
“The blessings of the common people, the blessings of the great swallows, the blessings of our ancestors——”
Many officials who cared about the people cried with joy. The Department of Agriculture and Agriculture under the Ministry of Household Affairs even shed tears. They wished they could hug the corn cobs and not let go. Some of them knelt down and bowed to the sky three times.
"Hey Xingluo, you are so lucky. How come you can find all kinds of high-yielding crops?"
The folding fan in Qin Zheng's hand was blown up. He was happy for his friend and at the same time felt happy for his friend. People all over the world are happy.
Yu Heting's fists tightened in excitement, and he rarely lost his previous composure. He came from a poor background and knew the importance of food very well.
On the other hand, Shen Xingluo's expression did not change when he heard the production volume, and it was not clear whether he was happy or worried.
In fact, he does not feel that the output is high.
The yield of 900 kilograms per mu is only the yield at the time of harvest, which also includes the moisture of the corn itself. If it is dried to meet the storage standards, two to three hundred kilograms will have to be removed no matter what.
After calculating this, the yield per mu is only about 700 kilograms, which is still far behind the modern yield that can easily exceed 1,000 kilograms.
But you have to eat the food one bite at a time, and leave the rest to Sinong. You can't let him do everything in the Hanlin Academy.
"Wang An."
"In."
"How is the food prepared in the kitchen?"
"Back to the young master, it has been prepared, but do you want someone to bring it to you?"
"Serving."
"Yes. . ”
Wang An responded loudly, and then ordered the boy beside him, and the boy immediately walked toward the village with windy steps.
So while everyone was still immersed in the huge yield per acre, several kinds of food made from corn were served on the table, and bursts of rich aroma suddenly filled the air.
"Master Shen, are these all food made of corn?"
Fu Chengqi asked, shaking his fan, with an elegant smile on his handsome face.
Corn is naturally yellow and orange, and its color is as pleasant as gold. You can see the raw materials at just one glance after putting it into the dish, making it very easy to find.
“Back to your highnesses, they are all eating corn. Your highnesses, please use it.”
"Then, my prince, let me taste what this corn tastes like."
After Fu Chengqi picked up a stick of corn and took a bite, the third prince and the other officials all picked up their chopsticks to taste the food. There was a swallowing sound in the time hut pavilion.
Thanks to Cheng Xi's bad taste, the reception before lunch was really unsatisfactory. It was a stroke of luck to get a delicious meal after waiting all morning.
“It’s delicious, it’s so delicious!”
After eating the meal, a person who couldn’t hold his breath cried out in shock.
The whole boiled corn kernels are plump and distinct, the pork ribs polenta is rich in fragrance, the fried golden corn on both sides is crunchy when you bite it, and the spicy chicken corn kernels combine spicy, salty and sweet flavors to make it delicious. A novel experience for people.
As expected, everyone’s mouths were full of oil, and even the natural flavor of boiled corn was very appetizing.
“This, this corn can be made into so many foods?”
“It tastes strong and leaves a fragrance in your mouth~”
“One stick of boiled corn It will make you full, wow, wow!”
"It can be used as a staple food or as a vegetable. It is said to be drought-resistant. It can be grown two seasons a year in the south. It is really a wonder!"
"Although the texture of this golden pancake is a bit rough, it has a crunchy texture. It’s very delicious, delicious”
The compliments came out in an endless stream, and everyone had to say something, as if not saying a word would not reflect their presence at all.
Fu Chengqi and Fu Chengxian were equally happy, and even the unhappiness caused by their failure to win over them was a bit lessened.
Now I have an explanation with my father!
It's a pity that this great credit is not his.
But it doesn’t matter, the days ahead are still long. The two looked at the corn pile with thoughtful and determined eyes.
***
As the corn harvested in Shenjia Village was transported to the capital, Shen Xingluo became famous.
Now not only the officials remembered his name, but also the people in the capital and even the well-informed people in the world. At the same time, the place name Shenjia Village was mentioned again and again.
"Sister-in-law, the neighbors have sent a lot of food. They say that my brother is a good official and has found so much high-yielding food for the people, which is worthy of admiration."
"What have you given?"
"Most of them are seasonal vegetables, there are also a lot of fruits, and there are also some cloths and handicrafts."
Shen Xingqi has already taken inventory and made a list. This is what she Habits developed after taking charge of the business.
However, fruits in this era were very valuable, and most of the fruits that ordinary people were willing to give away were not of good quality. She singled them out, changed hands, and gave them away again.
"Don't worry, sister-in-law, we have all given gifts to the neighbors in return. We only gave a lot more."
"It was done well. The neighbors in the alley did not receive direct benefits from our family. The reason why they came to give gifts was just Out of respect for your brother.”
"Yes, although the capital is prosperous, not everyone has extra money. I also put some thought into their gifts."
Neighbors, Shen Xingqi said about the situation of various houses nearby They all have some understanding and are more or less aware of the weight of these thank-you gifts.
The little girl thought that the families had gotten along very well since they moved here. She rolled her black eyes and had an idea.
"I prepared pastries and fruit wine as usual in return. I saw that they were all very curious about potatoes. Maybe they didn't mention them because they were too rare. Should we send some over to have a try?"
"Good suggestion. Your Majesty has the grace to keep some of the potatoes harvested by our family for our own consumption."
It is better to have fun alone than to have fun together. The neighbors must have been curious about potatoes for a long time.
"Then I'll go and give each family one or two pounds!"
Shen Xingqi was very happy that her suggestion was adopted. She went to the kitchen and came out with an extra costume in her hand. The bamboo basket full of potatoes, which weighed several dozen kilograms, looked light in her hands.
"Wangshu, let's go, I will take you to refresh your sense of presence!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the two figures disappeared in the backyard like a whirlwind.
Cheng Xi laughed, why does the Shen family need to gain a sense of presence now?
I think it won’t be long before everyone in the world will remember it.
“It’s amazing, the Shen family’s name will be remembered forever, isn’t it 666?”
[Yes, yes, the young lady is so powerful! 】
“How powerful I am, it’s obviously your host who is powerful. Of course, you are powerful too!”
[Huh? 】
What does this have to do with it?
666 looked confused.
[Aren’t potatoes and corn grown in the little sister’s space? 】
"What can those potatoes in my villa do? Besides, you can't grow the corn in the refrigerator."
Cheng Xi was speechless, "Have you forgotten? , is it the high-yield grain that your host discovered after he drew the plane experience card and went to the apocalyptic plane?"
Her space is just a farming place. Without her, Shen Xingluo and the system alone would have allowed potatoes and corn to be grown all over Dayan, but the time would have to be pushed back a few years.
"This credit is too great, I still want to be proud, I don't dare to accept it."
[Yes roar! Sure enough, I am the most powerful person in the galaxy, yo ho ho ho! ! ! 】
Cheng Xi: "."
There is no need to be so arrogant.
"Will you still need such a big contribution in the future?"
【I want it, I want it! ]
"Then you have to be obedient and do more for your host. Maybe one day you can overturn the host system."
[Can I still be so awesome? ! 】
“You still have to have dreams, right?”
[Yes, yes, yes, don’t worry, little sister, we are a family! 】
Cheng Xi: Perfect.
Shen Xingqi and Wang Shu came back soon, and the bamboo baskets they were carrying had been emptied.
At noon that day, the whole alley was filled with the fragrance of steamed potatoes. Occasionally, there was a fragrance of shredded potatoes fried in lard from two houses. At the same time, there were children saying "Okay" The exclamations of "delicious food" and the laughter and scoldings of the elders in the family.
The Shen family seemed to be infected by this festive atmosphere, and once again had a sumptuous potato feast at noon.
After the mighty potato harvest wind blew, Zuifenglou in Beijing launched a signature dish called spicy and sour potato shreds.
Because the raw materials are hard to come by, only ten servings of this dish are available every day, and the price is set at a sky-high price of five taels of silver.
It is a bit expensive, but many people are still flocking to it. It is said that the order for the restaurant has been booked for half a month.
Shen Xingluo is still on duty every day, but compared with before, he can meet smiling people and greet them wherever he goes. Anyone who meets him can smile a bit.
The person involved was able to deal with this with ease. Whether it was testing or trying to win over, he could calmly block it. Gradually, his colleagues looked at him with more solemn eyes.
Cheng Xi received a lot of invitations, ranging from palace banquets to family members of sixth- and seventh-rank officials. However, in just three days, there was a mountain of invitations to invite her.
Shen Xingqi also received many personal invitations, but the little girl was distressed.
“There are so many? Do you want to go all of them?”
“No, just pick a few to go to.”
Backyard diplomacy is unavoidable everywhere. Yes, you can’t push it all away, and you can’t get rid of it all. There is a lot of knowledge in it.
Just teach the little girl how to deal with it.
"You can come with me these days. Maybe you can make a few friends of similar age."
"Then I will follow my sister-in-law."
So the two of them can no longer eat and drink as usual. In my days of having fun, apart from medical training, I also have one more thing to do, which is to dress up beautifully - chatting.
I picked through a pile of invitations again and again, and finally only a thin layer was left.
Now the information collected by Fuguang was finally put to use. In the study, the information on officials of all sizes in the capital was placed and read over and over again.
Soon, Shen Xingqi discovered something strange.
Her sister-in-law’s ability to choose someone to chat with is simply top-notch!
There was no one who was arrogant and domineering, and there was no one with his nostrils in the air. The female relatives who visited her all spoke kindly and took good care of her, and the juniors in the family had all kinds of personalities.
A smart little girl would naturally not think that all the women in the capital are so easy to talk to. Such a result must be the result of her sister-in-law.
Well, it’s another day when my sister-in-law is omnipotent~(*^▽^*)~
Cheng Xi: Really not!
Fuguang, who is responsible for collecting information: I have no sense of existence, right?
***
The summer is hot, and the potato seedlings for the new season are being cultivated again.
The small green seedlings that grow from the tiger's mouth are all over the suburbs of the capital. Every household has been allocated a small amount of the seedlings, and a promotion from the capital to the outside world has begun.
The vassal kings wandering around the capital successfully obtained a certain amount of grain seeds after arguing with the court. Taking advantage of this wave of nursery turmoil, they no longer dared to stay, and all dressed up and headed towards their fiefdoms.
Farming is such a big matter, and we absolutely dare not delay it.
Once these people left, the capital became much quieter than before, and life seemed to have returned to its original state.
The hot weather is becoming more and more unsuitable for going out. Even if the family stores ice cubes in winter, it is a rare thing. The number of invitations sent to the Shen Mansion is getting fewer and fewer every day.
“You don’t have to deal with large and small banquets anymore.”
Shen Xingqi breathed a sigh of relief.
Although she can handle the temptations of our ladies, she is very tired!
The days of being arrogant and having to turn around a lot to say something all day long were really too much for her. She would rather fight the mutated beasts for eight hundred rounds.
“It’s not enough to think about lying down at a young age. You can’t lose your youthful spirit.”
Cheng Xi felt that the little girl was being led astray by him, and her temper was becoming more and more like hers. The trend of getting closer.
"Has the new product of Qingyi Pavilion been developed?"
"Ah——"
Shen Xingqi's relieved tone was mentioned again, "Well, I'm not in a hurry. Last month The store has just launched a new product.”
Oops, she is not a qualified time management master yet!
“I’m not rushing you, just take your time.”
"I know."
"It's hot these days, remember to bring a few extra ice stones with you"
Cheng Xi paused and had a new idea, "I'll give you a string Let’s get a bracelet.”
When the weather got hot, she had the foresight to get a batch of ice stones for cooling from the plant plane. The sky blue and extremely transparent patterns looked like pieces. The best jadeite is best grown in water, like glass.
Of course, it’s just a direction.
If compared to the rarity and the use of the stone itself, ice stone is rarer than jade.
"Your brother has been carving jade lately. Since they are all minerals, ice stone should also be able to be carved."
"Is that so?"
Carving jade?
Why didn’t she see it?
Shen Xingqi glanced at the white jade hairpin that her sister-in-law used to fix her hair, and suddenly felt a little bloated in her stomach.
"I also want to grind beads, and I want to grind more beads. My sister-in-law and I will bring one string each. Oh yes, there is also hope!"
But not to my brother.
Who told him to only think about his wife~╭(╯^╰)╮~
Cheng Xi had no idea what she was planning in her heart and nodded in agreement.
"Okay, I have everything. Although I don't have your brother's increasingly sophisticated carving skills, I can still grind a few beads. Let's grind more later."
After finishing, punch in the middle. A few holes, very simple.
So the two of them took out a set of tools and started working. They first divided the large ice stones into small equal parts, and then started grinding them one by one with sandpaper according to the standards. (End of this chapter)