Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

Chapter 606: This thing can be knighted due to its merits

Guo An took Zhu Di and Zhu Gaochi out of the kitchen, each holding a bowl of popcorn that exuded a strong milky aroma.

The Yanshan guards and servants outside couldn't help but look obsessed when they smelled the fragrance.

but.

After seeing Guo Ang taking the two chefs behind him and giving each of them one, the Yanshan guards, servants, and cooks were suddenly filled with surprise.

Immediately, he moved towards the direction where Guo An and Zhu Di left, expressing his gratitude again and again.

As for Zhu Di and Zhu Gaochi, half of the popcorn in the bowl was already gone before they reached the main hall.

"This thing is really delicious!"

After sitting on the chair and slowly eating all the popcorn, Zhu Di's eyes sparkled and his face was full of praise.

On the side, Zhu Gaochi also nodded slowly, and then said: "It's just that this thing is not enough!"

Obviously, there is still some unfinished business.

Guo An chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, Your Highness, the popcorn is just the corn that has been heated and expanded, so it is not filling."

"Ok!"

Zhu Di nodded slightly, "A small half bowl can expand into a large pot, and I only ate one bowl, or at most a small handful of corn, so I won't be too full."

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

Guo An flattered.

On the side, Zhu Gaochi had a sneer on his face. He seemed to be a little conspicuous.

Zhu Di realized something again, looked at the three bare corn cobs on a coffee table and asked again.

"Guo Qing, if this corn is planted, will it be easy to live?"

"Good job!"

Guo An nodded, "Your Majesty, this corn is more drought-resistant than ordinary rice. Corn is best grown in places like Shandong, Shanxi, Hebei, and Henan in the north.

In these places, wheat is planted in October or November. After the wheat is harvested in June of the next year, corn can be planted directly. By October, the corn can be mature and harvested!

Moreover, like wheat, corn can also be ground into flour and eaten.

As for corn stalks, they can also be used as feed for cattle..."

"How can these corn and wheat be rotated like this?"

Zhu Di and Zhu Gaochi were suddenly filled with surprise.

"If there is corn, it will be equivalent to allowing people in Shaanxi, Shanxi, Shandong, Hebei, and Henan to harvest one more food every year?"

"Exactly!"

Guo An nodded slightly.

Coincidentally, Yi Shiha, Shen Zhuang and others also walked in at this moment.

When he heard the conversation between Zhu Di and Guo An, his eyes widened with disbelief.

Zhu Gaochi took a cold breath and said with a face of great joy, "Dad, as long as these improved corn varieties are cultivated and planted by the people in the northern provinces, those people will never have famine again. !”

"Dad, this corn is my Ming Dynasty's Furui..."

"Hahaha……"

Zhu Di laughed, "Guo Qing is my Ming Dynasty's Furui!"

After saying that, Zhu Di looked at Shen Zhuang below.

"Shen Zhuang, right?"

Shen Zhuang's face was full of excitement and he responded hurriedly: "Your Majesty, you are just a villain!"

"You have also heard how important this corn is to me, Ming Dynasty. We must bring back a lot of the corn on the ship and give it to Guo Qing.

In addition, I sent an order to the caravan to find the barbarians who brought corn to my Ming Dynasty and look for more corn.

As long as Guo Qing cultivates improved varieties of corn and plants them in the northern provinces, they can indeed rotate crops.

Even if one acre of corn can produce two stones, you have made great contributions to our Ming Dynasty.

Even if you are a merchant, if we ennoble you, none of the officials in the court will stop you! "

Shen Zhuang stared at Zhu Di blankly, his eyes widened and his head was buzzing!

"Ennobled...Your Majesty...I thank you so much, Your Majesty! Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will definitely find more corn for Ming Dynasty...no, for Your Majesty!"

Even if the Shen family's fleet goes overseas to attack the barbarians, they still have to get those corns!

That was a title personally decided by His Majesty the Ming Dynasty. Even if it was a county boy, it was a title that could be passed down to the family. The Shen family could transform from a merchant into a nobleman of the Ming Dynasty...

Thinking about it, Shen Zhuang was so excited that he trembled all over. He, the Shen family, could also become the nobles of the Ming Dynasty, honoring his ancestors, and naming his wife as his son!

"Ok!"

Zhu Di nodded slightly and added: "Those who have not made contributions to the country cannot be ennobled. Therefore, until corn is planted in the north, this matter still needs to be kept secret!"

"I will never say anything to anyone today!"

Shen Zhuang said quickly.

On the side, Guo An, Guo Ang, Yi Shiha and others also nodded quickly.

"Very good!"

Zhu Di looked at Guo An again and said, "Guo Qing, we will leave the corn cultivation to you."

"Your Majesty, don't worry, whether it's corn or sweet potatoes, Wei Chen will cultivate it with all his heart!"

"Sweet potato?"

Zhu Di was stunned, and then asked quickly: "Guo Qing, can sweet potatoes be used as food like corn? Or even cropped with food?"

Hearing this, Zhu Gaochi, Shen Zhuang and others' eyes lit up and they quickly looked at Guo An expectantly.

"cannot!"

Guo An slowly shook his head.

"We are greedy!"

A trace of disappointment flashed in Zhu Di's eyes.

Guo An said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to be disappointed, although these sweet potatoes cannot be used as food like wheat.

However, eating too much can also fill your stomach, but you just can't eat all the time.

Moreover, these sweet potatoes taste soft, glutinous and sweet, and the yield is extremely high!

For the people of Ming Dynasty, it is also a supplementary food that can be grown! "

"Extremely high yield?"

Zhu Di looked at Guo An with some confusion, "How high can it be?"

Guo An replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, we should be able to produce six or seven stones per mu, or even higher!"

"..."

Zhu Di, Zhu Gaochi and others opened their eyes wide.

After a long moment of silence in the entire main hall, Zhu Di stood up subconsciously and stared at Guo An eagerly.

"Guo Qing said the yield is sixty-seven stones per mu?"

"Exactly!"

Guo An nodded again, "However, your Majesty, I'll forgive you. I don't know the specific yield per mu, but six or seven stones should be enough. As for how much more it can be, we need to plant it before we can decide..."

"Six or seven stones, six or seven stones..."

At this moment, Zhu Di no longer cared to listen to Guo An's cautious words. After muttering excitedly to himself for a while, he stared at Guo An closely: "Guo Qing, what you just said, these sweet potatoes can be used as supplementary food to make people feel better." Are you full?"

"Your Majesty, that's exactly what it is!"

Guo An nodded again.

"Good, very good!"

Zhu Di's face was full of excitement, "Six or seven stones, Guo Qing, as long as it can make people full, it is food!

Guo Qing, these sweet potatoes are even more precious than corn! "

On the side, Zhu Gaochi, Shen Zhuang and others also nodded excitedly.

Guo An was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and nodded slowly.

"Your Majesty is wise, I am accustomed to enjoying a luxurious life, but I have forgotten that having plenty of food and being full is the most important thing for the people!"

Zhu Di ignored it and looked directly at Yi Shiha, "After you return, send someone to follow Shen Zhuang and be sure to carefully take back the sweet potatoes and corn on the ship and hand them over to Guo Qing! "

"The slaves obey the orders!"

Yi Shiha responded with a solemn face.

Zhu Di looked at Guo An again, "Guo Qing, there can't be any mistakes in this kind of Ming Fu Rui thing. When Guo Qing arranges people to cultivate it, we will send another hundred soldiers to guard it closely!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Guo An responded.

I didn't feel there was anything wrong with Zhu Di's reaction.

Immediately, after another explanation, Zhu Di hurried back with Zhu Gaochi.

main entrance.

Zhu Di was nowhere to be seen, so Shen Zhuang turned around and saluted Guo An solemnly.

"My great kindness will never be repaid by a villain!"

"No need for this!"

Guo An smiled softly and said, "You deserve the credit!"

Shen Zhuang still looked excited.

Guo An added: "However, a corn and a sweet potato can make His Majesty like this. If you find potatoes and tomatoes..."

Shen Zhuang's eyes suddenly widened and his breathing became rapid!

His credit is greater!

"Sir, can the villain go one step further in what His Majesty said?"

"hehe!"

Guo An smiled softly and said, "Don't be greedy in anything. It should be noted that sometimes the greater the expectations, the greater the disappointment.

However, although it won't allow you to go further, your contribution will be greater and there will be fewer objections in the court...

As long as that thing can succeed, no matter what, it will be the most glorious and glorious thing that you, Shen Zhuang, will do in your life! "

"The most glorious and glorious thing?"

Shen Zhuang calmed down and solemnly raised his hand towards Guo An.

"Thank you sir for your teaching!"

"Hurry up and get busy... Even though this has happened, we must not neglect the transportation of food back from Cochin!"

"Don't worry, sir, I will never show any slights to you!"

Shen Zhuang responded quickly.

……

"Xu Yong, call some guards and carve out a piece of land for me in the back garden!"

After Shen Zhuang left, Guo An shouted to Xu Yong.

"Creating a back garden?"

Xu Yong looked surprised and said, "Master, the back garden is full of all kinds of precious flowers and plants that Madam loves!"

Guo An waved his hand gently, "It doesn't matter, we just need to open up a third of the land, and I want to plant corn!"

"Growing corn?"

Xu Yong was startled and nodded quickly.

"General Mo will take people to cultivate the land right now!"

"Ok!"

Guo An nodded slightly, and then ordered to Guo Ang on the side: "Bring me two of the remaining three corn plants, and put the remaining one in an iron box, keep it, and guard against it. Rats eat!"

"Yes, sir!"

Guo An responded quickly.

And at this time.

In the backyard, Guo Lu, Guo Han, and Guo Shen still looked greedy after eating popcorn.

"Mom, my kid still wants to eat this delicious food!"

"Yes, mother, the child didn't eat well either..." "Three little greedy guys!"

Liu Baiwei scolded with a smile, then looked at the maid aside.

"Go and ask if there are any more popcorn in the kitchen!"

Liu Baiwei didn't like this sweet popcorn either.

"Yes, ma'am!"

The maid responded and hurried to the kitchen.

After a while, he came back empty-handed.

"Back to Madam, the chef said that the master only fried these and they have already been eaten!"

"Finished?"

Liu Baiwei, Yuelan and others all looked disappointed.

"Mom, let me ask my father for something!"

Guo Lu suddenly said.

Hearing this, Guo Han and Guo Shen both looked forward to it.

"Go!"

Liu Baiwei smiled lightly and didn't stop her.

"Thank you, ma'am!"

Guo Lu thanked him and ran out quickly.

However, as soon as he ran out, he saw a maid running in with an anxious look on her face.

"Ma'am, it's not good!"

Guo Lu couldn't help but stop and lie outside the door, watching curiously.

"What happened?"

Liu Baiwei asked quietly.

The maid quickly said: "Madam, the master has asked Xu Baihu to take a few guards to cultivate the back garden!"

"Creating a back garden?"

Everyone in the room was shocked and looked at Liu Baiwei hurriedly.

Everyone in Duke Dingguo's residence knew that the flowers and plants planted in the back garden were Madam's favorite flowers and plants, and not a single one was allowed to be damaged.

And now.

The master actually asked the guards to cultivate the back garden?

"What happened to my flowers and plants?"

Liu Baiwei asked hurriedly.

"Hui Madam, they were all wiped out by those guards..."

"How could Master do this?"

Liu Baiwei's expression changed drastically.

On the side, Yuelan hurriedly consoled her: "Madam, don't worry, I will go find the master right away!"

"No, I'll go there myself!"

Liu Baiwei said quietly.

"This……"

Yue Lan suddenly looked embarrassed.

And Liu Baiwei had slowly stood up from the soft couch and walked out of the house.

"Who are you looking for, madam?"

Suddenly, a figure walked in from outside, and everyone in the room looked happy.

"master?"

Immediately, his expression changed slightly again.

Liu Baiwei said: "I heard that the master is asking Xu Baihu to lead people to eradicate the famous flowers and herbs that I planted?"

"Yes, Dad, how can you let people shovel away the flowers and plants that Mom cherishes?"

Guo Han also asked quickly.

Guo An raised the two corns in his hand and apologized, "Madam, I misunderstood. I just want to open up a piece of land and plant this corn!"

"corn?"

Liu Baiwei and others were stunned.

"That popcorn just now was fried with this?"

"Dad, do you have any extra corn in the house?"

"Yes, Dad, I still want to eat..."

Guo Lu also ran in from outside the door and looked at Guo An eagerly.

"Gone!"

Guo An shook his head and said, "The Chamber of Commerce just brought back six plants from the foreigners overseas. Three of them were eaten. We have to plant the remaining three plants!"

"Master, are you going to plant these corns in the back garden?"

Liu Baiwei's expression softened slightly.

"Ok!"

Guo An said, "If you don't plant it, you won't be able to eat it in the future. And if you plant it in other places, I'm a little worried.

Therefore, I have no choice but to aggrieve Madam Ichiban..."

"Since we are growing delicious food like corn, then let me go and plant it!"

"Thank you ma'am!"

Guo An breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, An An said: "I will take care of that cornfield from now on. Madam, and you guys, are not allowed to go in and cause trouble!"

"Don't worry, sir!"

"Dad, don't worry, we will never go in!"

"Yes, don't go in..."

After a while.

Under the strange looks of Liu Baiwei, Yue Lan, Guo Han, Guo Shen... and even dozens of servants, maids, and Yanshan guards, Guo An led Xu Yong and others to pick up the corns one by one. Planted on cultivated ridges.

After planting, Guo An settled down again.

"From now on, four or five people will be watching this place closely every day! Not only to prevent people from entering this place by mistake, but also to prevent mice or birds from coming in and eating corn seeds!"

"Yes, sir!"

Xu Yong responded with a solemn expression.

This new food was extremely important to the Ming Dynasty. If he hadn't been responsible for guarding the entire Dingguo Palace, he would have wanted to guard it here personally.

On the other side.

After Zhu Di and Zhu Gaochi returned to the palace, Yi Shiha took several officials and a group of imperial guards out of the palace and found Shen Zhuang.

Afterwards, he took Shen Zhuang on the boat and went directly down the river to find the big boat containing corn and sweet potatoes.

Under the suspicious eyes of the guards on the big ship, they kept guarding the corn and sweet potatoes as they entered the capital.

It wasn't until all these corns and sweet potatoes were handed over to Guo An that Yi Shiha breathed a sigh of relief.

"Are these sweet potatoes?"

Looking at a box of dried sweet potatoes, Guo An sighed slightly, "Throw these away!"

"Yes, sir!"

Guo Ang called his servants to carry the box of sweet potatoes away.

As for the remaining three boxes of sweet potatoes, Guo An was very satisfied.

He summoned a small shovel and carefully removed all the soil around the sweet potatoes.

On the side, Yi Shiha, Shen Zhuang and others couldn't help holding their breaths, their faces full of nervousness.

"what?"

Suddenly, Guo An stopped what he was doing and started using his hands.

Soon, a purple-yellow plant that was only the size of a thumb was dug out of the soil.

"Very good!"

Guo An was overjoyed and slowly filled the soil back.

"Xu Yong, take people to carry these sweet potatoes back to the back garden!"

"Yes, sir!"

Xu Yong responded quickly.

Yi Shiha looked overjoyed and looked at Guo An expectantly, "Master Hou, can these sweet potatoes be used?"

"can!"

Guo An nodded slightly, "I'll add some fertilizer to the soil of these sweet potatoes later. In a month or two, these sweet potatoes will be ready to eat!"

"Eat?"

The corner of Yishiha's mouth twitched slightly, and he said quickly: "Master, these sweet potatoes are precious, you must hold back when the time comes!"

"rest assured!"

Guo An chuckled lightly, "When I mature, I will definitely call your Majesty to eat with His Highness the Crown Prince!"

I did not mean that!

Yi Shiha's face turned bitter.

Just as he was about to explain, Guo An had already walked aside to the three big bundles of corn.

He broke off a piece of corn, looked around, and nodded slowly.

"Xu Yong, take people to break down all these corns. There is no need to waste these stalks. They can be taken to the backyard and fed to the cattle. As for the horses, it depends on whether they eat it or not!"

"Yes, sir!"

Xu Yong responded quickly.

When all the corn was broken down, Guo An said again: "Get ready for the car and go to Jiangjun Mountain!"

"Yes, sir!"

Xu Yong responded again.

……

Half an hour later.

There is a small village next to the endless fields in Jiangjun Mountain.

The carriage stopped in front of a small manor in the village.

"Ning Yi is here?"

Guo Bingyong, Guo Zhi and others came out with happy faces.

"I've met all my brothers!"