Yinzhen's words were full of lofty aspirations.

Apart from Emperor Kangxi and Yinreng, everyone else was too shocked to speak.

Yinti, in particular, as the eldest son, felt a great sense of crisis.

Yinzhen was still young, and Kangxi treated him like a half-grown child. No matter what he did, as his father, he would encourage him.

"Have you gotten any results from the test?" Kangxi asked.

"There has been some progress, but it is still in the experimental stage, and I dare not report it," Yinzhen said taciturnly.

Yinti said, "What's there to be afraid of saying? Anyway, it's your own estate. You can just make some things here and there, even if they're useless. Who can say anything about it?"

Yinzhen lowered his head shyly: "It's not that I'm afraid of what others will say, but I'm worried that I'll give Father Emperor expectations, only to disappoint him later."

“Fourth Brother doesn’t want to distract Father Emperor; his filial piety is evident,” Yinreng added from the side.

Kangxi, who had just been angered by Yinzhi to the point of liver pain, suddenly felt a warm feeling in his heart, which was very comforting.

Having many sons, most of them are well-behaved, which is great.

"Since Bao Cheng was willing to let me come to this estate this time, it's clear that he has achieved some success." Kangxi's eyes were full of approval.

With Yinreng's supportive gaze, Yinzhen stood beside Kangxi and recounted in detail his gains over the past six months.

"My son has two kinds of grains planted, one called corn and the other called potatoes. They were both brought from Southeast Asia. Johann Adam Schall von Bell said they are staple foods there, so there's no need to worry about food," Yinzhen said.

Under Kangxi's very interested gaze, Yinzhen continued, "Among them, corn is divided into summer sowing and autumn sowing, and there are two harvests a year and three harvests a year. I have checked the documents and found that it was cultivated in the Yuan Dynasty and the previous dynasty, but it was not widely promoted and very few people know about it."

"Potatoes are also a high-yield crop that can be grown in dry land. They don't require a lot of water and are suitable for arid regions. They were introduced at the end of the previous dynasty, but unfortunately, they were never widely adopted by farmers. My son just had these potatoes planted, and they should be ready for harvest around February or March next year. However, they can also be planted in spring and summer."

Yinzhen spoke eloquently, clearly showing that he was genuinely paying close attention to this matter.

Kangxi suddenly thought, "Then this corn must have been harvested once."

"Your Majesty is wise; there was indeed a good harvest. We planted three acres in total, and although the planting methods varied slightly, the fruits produced were also somewhat different. However, the overall harvest was quite pleasing, and the taste was excellent. My second brother even had the corn dried, ground into flour, and made into cornmeal, which is delicious no matter how it's prepared." Yinzhen did not forget to mention Yinreng.

Kangxi feigned anger: "Then why wasn't a copy presented to me?"

"Your Majesty, given your noble status, I dare not let you taste this without ensuring its safety!" Yinreng said affectionately.

Emperor Kangxi was amused by him: "Even you say it tastes good, so it must be fine."

“It’s fine to eat it occasionally, but my son still can’t get used to it as a staple food,” Yinreng said.

Emperor Kangxi looked at his spoiled, picky son with a hint of annoyance: "People in the midst of famine don't care about these things. As long as they can fill their stomachs and store food easily, that's their life. This estate of yours is now in my possession, and I will have people continue to monitor it."

He turned to Yinzhen and said, "Of course, the tenant farmers and other people on this estate will also be kept. Some of them should have been specially sought out by you and Baocheng. I know that there are many talented people among the common people."

In this way, the introduction of Southeast Asian food is now on the right track. If it really succeeds, it will surely be a great achievement for Yinreng and Yinzhen.

Tong Wanyan listened from behind, her heart pounding with joy.

Given how much Kangxi dotes on Yinreng, the credit will definitely go to Yinreng, while Yinzhen will only get a small share.

The merit of saving the lives of the people was Yinreng's most reliable shield.

As for corn and potatoes, it wasn't that Tong Wanyan had blind confidence in the Yinreng brothers; she believed that the two wouldn't do anything without certainty.

They were both outstanding sons of Emperor Kangxi, and there were few in the world who could surpass them.