Warring States Eagle

The first thing that catches the eye is the five small sweet potatoes. Although they have been in the bag for nearly 8 days, the moisture does not seem to be lost, and there is no sign of drying.Luo Shizhengliang rubbed the sweet potato in his hand carefully, recalling the introduction about it in the encyclopedia of his previous life.

Sweet potato, also known as sweet potato, is an annual plant of Convolvulaceae.Trailing herbs, more than 2 meters long, lying flat on the ground and slanting upwards.It has underground tubers, the tubers are spindle-shaped, and the outer skin is khaki or purple.Leaves alternate, broadly ovate, 3-5 palmately divided.Cymes axillary, bracts small, subulate, sepals oblong, unequal length, corolla bell-shaped, funnel-shaped, white to purple-red.Capsule ovate or oblate, with 1-4 seeds.The root is starch raw material, which can be eaten, brewed or used as fodder.

In my impression, this crop was introduced to China from the Spanish colony of Luzon (now the Philippines) in the Wanli tenth year of the Ming Dynasty (1582), and was first introduced to Guangdong from Annan by Chen Yi, a native of Humen Beizha, Dongguan City.In May of the 21st year of Wanli (1593), Chen Zhenlong, a native of Changle, Fujian, took the risk and brought it back to China from Luzon. It's like a fist", Fujian governor Jin Xuezeng began to vigorously promote it, and then China planted it on a large scale.

In terms of yield, besides the edible roots of sweet potatoes, the leaves can also be used as vegetables.The yield per mu of later generations can range from 4000 catties to tens of thousands of catties. Even if the agricultural technology is backward in this era, it is always possible to produce 300 catties (7 stones) per mu.Of course, it also has shortcomings, that is, it lacks protein and fat, and it must not be used as a staple food alone.The solution is to use mixed food with other grains that are relatively high in protein.Besides, in this era, it is already very good to be able to solve the problem of food and clothing, so it will be an important food in the future of the territory.In terms of planting, sweet potatoes are highly adaptable and can be planted even in less fertile mountainous areas, so planting in hilly areas is no problem at all.

It can be said that the sweet potatoes I hold in my hands are very likely to change the food status of this era, and it can be called food against the sky.Thinking of this, Luo Shi Zhengliang couldn't help but be full of hope.

Putting down the sweet potato in his hand, he picked up another grain, corn.

Corn is the seed of the herbaceous plant maize.The origin is Mexico or Central America. In 1492, Columbus discovered corn in Cuba, and it has been cultivated throughout North and South America since then. After corn was brought back to Spain in 1494, it gradually spread to all over the world.In my impression, Guangxi in the Ming Dynasty should start growing this kind of food by now.In terms of planting, corn can grow on sandy soil, loamy soil, and clay soil. It can be said that the soil in the current territory is suitable for planting.In terms of food, corn kernels can be used as miscellaneous grains. If there is no major disease, with the current technical level, there will be about 100 catties (2 stones) of corn kernels per mu; at the same time, other parts of the plant are also widely used. The stalks can be used to make paper and wallboard; the bracts can be used as filling material and grass weaving; the cobs of corn can be used as fuel, and the stalks and leaves can be used as livestock feed.Even the whole plant can be used as fertilizer.

But Masamori Roche is not optimistic about the planting effect of this crop.First of all, it is more susceptible to diseases than sweet potatoes. Although this is a high-level genetic crop hundreds of years later, no one knows the final planting effect until the actual effect is seen. Once a major disease is encountered, At the current level of technology, basically we can only resign ourselves to fate; secondly, its cultivation requires a large amount of fertilizer, otherwise the yield will not be high, but the problem is where to find those chemical fertilizers of later generations, if we only rely on this The backward fattening technology of the times, even with Roche Masahiro's experience from later generations, cannot provide too much fat.Therefore, this kind of crop can only be cropped in the future grains of the territory, or a special product.

After watching the corn, Luo Shizhengliang came to the small wooden window again.I saw a tattered small stone bowl quietly placed under the eaves of the window, and inside the stone bowl was a slightly damp rag.Luo Shizheng Liang carefully opened the rag, revealing dozens of melon seeds wrapped in the rag.Most of the melon seeds have revealed a white bud.This is the idea that Luo Shizhengliang had a try a few days ago. According to the experience of the previous life, he found this broken small stone bowl from Matsumiko, and after absorbing water with a piece of rag, wrapped these fragrant melon seeds. Can it germinate.Unexpectedly, after a few days, these fragrant melon seeds began to sprout.It now appears that although these shoots are small, they are enough for planting.

In fact, Luo Shizhenliang didn't know whether cantaloupe could be grown here, but he just felt that the latitude and longitude of Japan was similar to that of his previous life. Since it could be grown there, it should be possible to grow it here.Of course, Luo Shizhengliang did not expect this fruit to improve the food situation in the territory, but only intended it as a luxury fruit and specialty product.

After checking the future prospects of these territories, Masamori Roshi wrapped these things in rags and took them with him, then quickly walked out of the residence and went straight to another destination, the granary of the territories.

The so-called granary is nothing more than a larger mud-wooden house.

When the two women in charge of the granary saw the lord coming, they hurriedly bowed their heads to salute. Luo Shizhengliang waved his hands to signal that there is no need to be too polite, then walked quickly into the granary, and came to the once grain.Lifting the thatch above, I saw dozens of yellow-orange beans lying on it.That's right, soybeans, to be precise, soybeans.This was accidentally discovered yesterday afternoon by Luo Shizhenliang, accompanied by Togo Heiji, when he came to inspect the newly purchased grain.According to Togo Heiji, soybeans are grown in many places in Japan.

After hearing Togo Heiji's words, Roshi Masara was surprised at first.Soybean is a unique crop in China. Why is it also available in Japan at this time?Later, after careful recollection, I remembered that Japan, as a small country, communicated with China a long time ago to learn Chinese culture. People who traveled as far as China probably brought these crops with them when they returned to Japan.After discovering soybeans, Luo Shizheng Liang was very happy, this is a good thing.It can be used as grain, pressed oil, or even made into tofu.Mixing food with sweet potatoes can solve the problem of low protein in sweet potatoes.In the case of increasing fertility, one mu should be able to produce about 100 catties.

Regarding the cultivation of territorial crops, Roche Zhengliang intends to use rice, sweet potatoes, and soybeans as the staple food, and corn and other grains as miscellaneous grains, supplemented by necessary incentives to promote.Of course, this is a matter for the future, and now we must first establish a demonstration agricultural base.how so?Although it is possible to require the people to plant these crops through compulsory decrees, the most effective way is to let them see the actual effect, so that the promotion will be more effective. If it is enforced, it will inevitably cause resistance from the people. , After all, it involves the issue of food that is related to their food and clothing, and they will fight you desperately.What's more, even the mandatory promotion now requires a lot of seeds, but the question is where can I find a lot of seeds?So the promotion time can only be considered next year.

Returning to reality, Luo Shizhengliang carefully put away the soybeans in front of him, then turned and walked out of the granary.Now he is going to find a field as a demonstration field.

While walking along the path by the creek, Luo Shizhenliang was thinking, what kind of field should he find?Well, first of all, it needs to be close to the water source, and the land should be relatively fertile, but it should not be too low-lying.Geographically speaking, Dongsongpu belongs to the coastal area. In July and August, it is estimated that there will be more typhoons and storms. If you are not careful, the low-lying fields will be submerged. At that time, everything I have worked so hard to build will be gone. This will affect Luo Shizhengliang's overall farming plan, and it will also have a great impact on the future of the entire territory.

"Well, that's it?" Masara Roshi, who was looking around the property field, suddenly saw a familiar figure.Isn't that Matsumiko?Looking from a distance, the rice in the paddy field has sprouted young leaves and started to grow taller. At the same time, weeds have grown in some corners, and she is clearing these weeds in a small paddy field.

"Big Brother", Tian Meizi, who was poking the weeds next to her, also saw Masara Roshi at this moment, and quickly dropped the weeds that had been "tortured" so that they had no "scratch" in her hands, and ran over happily.Seeing the small package wrapped in rags held by Luo Shizhenliang, the little guy suddenly became curious again, "Big brother, what is this?", blinking at the big round eyes Luo Shizhengliang asked.

"Oda Mi, you'll know later," Roshi Masaragi teased the little guy pretending to be mysterious.

"My lord", at this time Matsumiko also came ashore from the paddy field, washed her feet and put on straw sandals, and hurriedly saluted Luo Shizhenliang.

"Matsumiko, are these pieces of land yours?" Luo Shizhenliang asked.Luo Shi Zhengliang looked at the field in front of him, it happened to be by the stream, and the land was fairly fertile, barely meeting his requirements.

"Yes, my lord," Matsumiko replied.Even though she has been taking care of Luo Shizhengliang for several days, this young woman still seems a bit reserved in front of Luo Shizhengliang. Usually, she will answer whatever Luo Shizhengliang asks, and never say a word.Looking at the young woman with her head bowed in front of her, Luo Shi Zhengliang couldn't help but sigh inwardly.Well, a woman who is docile on the surface but has her own persistence in her heart.In fact, when this woman was formally recruited as a maid, Luo Shizhengliang suggested that she lend some of the fields to other people for farming (at least part of the grain can be collected as rent at the end of the year), and only a part of it can be kept.After all, for a single mother who has lost the support of her family and brought a little girl with her, it is a difficult thing to cultivate a field far beyond her ability in this era.But the woman in front of her refused. Although she didn't say the reason, Luo Shizhenliang felt that she wanted to survive on her own.

"Well, Matsumiko, let's discuss with you, how about lending me the land you haven't plowed yet?"

"My lord, this...", Matsumiko was very confused now.She felt that the lord was too kind to her, saved her daughter's life, and kept her innocence. Recently, she was accepted as a maid so that she would not starve herself and her daughter, and now she borrowed her territory (of course, the lord) It will definitely be compensated), which is too good for myself.Could it be that the lord thought of something terrible to herself, Matsumiko suddenly trembled all over her body, and her head shrank back again. Looking at her now, she looked like a bird stretching its head out in danger. Ostrich in the sand.

Masara Roshi was looking at the surrounding terrain at the moment, but did not notice the abnormal change of Matsumiko.

"It's like this. I need some fields to grow something." Luo Shizhengliang raised the rag package in Yang's hand and continued, "The fields here are just right."

"My lord...", Matsumiko hesitated to refuse.

"Well, it's decided like this." Luo Shizhengliang saw that the "stubborn temper" in the woman in front of him was a little triggered, and quickly ordered with the majesty of the lord, "Matsumiko, find some women who are in the same situation as you. At that time, you will need to take care of this place." Why do I have a sense of guilt for bullying others, Luo Shi Zhengliang criticized himself in his heart.But the other self immediately comforted, well, as a lord, I have this right, and besides, if these things are planted in the future, they will not benefit in the end?

After saying this, Luo Shizhenliang left in a hurry, and he still went to Dongxiang Heiji to ask some people to tidy up these fields.

"...Yes...yes", shuddered by Roshi Masara's sudden seriousness, Matsumiko lowered her head and replied submissively, not even noticing Roshi Masara left.When she found that the lord had gone away, she immediately remembered the orders the lord had given before he left, and she couldn't help wondering, "Don't the lord want to..." Looking up at the back of the lord who had gone away, Matsumiko He breathed a sigh of relief.

Luo Shizhengliang did not expect that his momentary sympathy would cause a small misunderstanding.At this time, he found Dongxiang Heiji who was directing the people to reclaim the wasteland, and took seven people away.He asked these people to bring a few hoes and follow him to Matsumiko's field.The people around were very encouraged when they saw that the high-ranking lord actually went to work in the fields in person, and the speed of reclamation also accelerated a lot.

Going back to Matsumiko's field, Matsumiko has already gone to Onishi Guozhi to find people at this time according to Masara Roshi's request, and there is no one on the field now.Luo Shizhengliang stood on the top of the field and roughly checked the situation of the field with his eyes.

Matsumiko's field totals half (five acres), and there are still more than 3 acres without crops.Such an area should be enough for him to plant what he has in hand.After the survey is completed, it is time to start tidying up the field.Luo Shizhenliang first asked people to level a paddy field of about one mu in the field near the river, turned the soil, and buried the weeds in the field under the soil; Raise the field ridges, and finally try to get the silt by the stream into the paddy fields.

After finishing these, a small ditch 40 cm deep was dug above the paddy field to draw water from the stream.In this way, a paddy field was formed.There is a space reserved on the higher side of the paddy field. Luo Shizhengliang is going to have someone build a pig pen. At that time, a few wild boars will be caught for breeding. The feces of the wild boars can also flow into the fields below along the terrain.

On the right side of the paddy field close to the land, it is organized into another field, about one mu, and three corns with nearly 2000 corn kernels are planted at intervals of about 0.5 meters, and finally accounted for 4 points (1 mu = 10 points) Many fields.The seeds of sweet potatoes, soybeans and melons were carefully planted in the vacant fields next to the cornfields.In the end, there was still more than 1 mu of field left. Luo Shizhenliang divided it into two parts. One part of the field is reserved for planting sweet potatoes (after the sweet potatoes grow, rattan can be directly planted), and the other part will be fenced. A small pasture is used to raise rabbits.

Now the territory is extremely short of meat. Masara Roshi asked the native Onishi Guozhi to learn about it. Although there are abundant wild animals near the territory, except for wild boars, the other large animals are concentrated in the far forest area (that is, the place that Masara Roche crossed. It is not cost-effective to go hunting there (one is the long distance, and the other is the possibility of being attacked by bandits at any time), so the situation of lack of meat is difficult to improve in a short time.In the end, Luo Shi Zhengliang thought of his own method of raising poultry, and rabbits are the fastest-growing in the short term. A litter of rabbits will soon give birth to many small rabbits in autumn.Moreover, as long as rabbits eat grass and other omnivores, the pressure of captivity is not great. It can be said that as long as the rabbits are raised well, the problem of meat eating will be solved.

In the end, Luo Shizhengliang asked someone to surround the field with a rough wooden fence more than 1 meter high, and planted several scarecrows in the field.The fence is mainly used to prevent wild boars. According to Onishi Kuniji, there is a herd of more than 20 wild boars near the territory, which often visit the fields of the territory; the scarecrow is used to prevent small birds from being dug out and eaten.

At nearly 5 o'clock in the afternoon, with the efforts of more than 10 people (Tian Meizi recruited a total of 6 women who are similar to her situation), this agricultural base finally took shape.There are no rabbits in the grassland yet, and Luo Shizhengliang is going to let the hunting team pay attention to capture more wild rabbits from Kyushu.As for the wild boars, you need to plan carefully. After all, if you want to catch the little wild boars, you have to face the whole herd of wild boars first. These wild boars are not easy to mess with.

After the test base was sorted out, Luo Shizhengliang briefly told Matsumiko and the women some precautions in the base.He intends to let them take care of the daily management of these several acres of land, and let them gradually learn from him the planting and management methods of these crops in the process. When it is widely promoted in the future, they will each be responsible for planting guidance in one area.

After everything was settled, on that day, Luo Shizhengliang officially issued an order, requiring all the citizens not to enter these fields without his permission.As a result, the territorial agricultural experiment base, which will be regarded as a miracle in the future, was finally established.