Chapter 62 Chapter 62 Yun Qiu trembled

"Yunqiu, are all the crops really ripe?" Although Yunqiu has always been reliable, Zhu Dan couldn't help but ask again because he took this matter too seriously.

"Yes." Yun Qiu was also very excited. She had followed Zhu Dan for so long and understood Zhu Dan's intentions for this batch of crops better than anyone else.

Now that it was time to harvest, she would of course give it 200 percent of her attention.

When she heard the report from her subordinates, she was surprised for a moment and then went to the nearest experimental field. She repeatedly confirmed with others before coming to the valley to tell Zhu Dan.

If she hadn't known Zhu Dan's urgency and that it was too strange for the crops to mature at the same time, she would definitely have confirmed them one by one herself before reporting.

Zhu Dan then asked Yunqiu about the growth of the crops.

"I was anxious to see Mr. Zhu, so I only looked at the nearest field. There, growing in that field was a new species he had created, called chili peppers."

"Chili?" Zhu Dan was delighted.

In fact, she has been craving chili peppers for two lifetimes. In the world of cultivation, people eat elixirs. Even though they are generally bland, it is possible for Zhu Dan, the Queen of Elixirs, to adjust the taste.

But the spiciness can never be adjusted to be authentic.

But in her first life, Zhu Dan loved spicy food. Most people would order mildly spicy food at most, but she could eat the most spicy food without blinking an eye.

The more you can’t eat it, the more you miss it. You can imagine how painful it is.

Previously, we used Transformation Pills and Nirvana Pills to make a temporary seasoning of chili peppers, but this chili pepper is relatively simple and more in line with the taste of the general public, that is, slightly spicy.

At this time, Zhu Dan couldn't help but look forward to it, thinking that no matter whether he used scientific or metaphysical means in the experimental field, he would be able to create extremely spicy peppers.

Even if it can't be as rich and varied as in later generations, it's good that you mentioned medium spiciness.

Yun Qiu heard the excitement in Zhu Dan's words and quickly described it: "The peppers had grown to the height of my waist before, but overnight they shot up another half a palm's length. The peppers on the tree were a bright green. I leaned in to smell it, and it smelled an extremely strong, pungent odor. I sneezed several times..."

Yun Qiu was a little annoyed as she spoke. She was a female official from the palace and her manners were always top-notch. But she sneezed wildly in front of all her subordinates in public and almost had a runny nose.

There was silence in the room at that time, with only the sound of her sneezing.

Yun Qiu was so embarrassed and upset that she couldn't express it in words, even though she quickly took out a handkerchief to clean up the situation and pretended to be calm and let the matter go.

But only she herself knew that she couldn't get over it.

This was not only embarrassing, but also a dereliction of her duty as a court lady. She hated the feeling of making a mistake.

Zhu Dan clearly held a pig-killing banquet at the end of last year, and she also tasted chili peppers, but there was nothing like this.

Yun Qiu made up his mind not to taste this seasoning again and not to repeat the same mistake as today.

She hid her emotions so well that Zhu Dan had no idea Yun Qiu already considered the chili pepper a dark past. Hearing her describe its intense spiciness, she felt even happier and immediately made the decision, "The experimental fields have had a great harvest today. That's great news. I'll have a celebration tonight and make hot pot."

"This is easy to prepare, and eating it together can help bridge the gap. Autumn harvest is tough. After this hot pot, we should gather our energy tomorrow to harvest all the crops from the experimental fields, dry them, and store them."

Zhu Dan only plans to show a very small number of samples to let everyone know the benefits of the new species transformed with Nirvana Pill.

But the rest will be used as seeds and promoted first around Xianyang and Peixian.

Once enough seeds are accumulated and the seed characteristics are stable, they will be promoted throughout Daqin.

Yun Qiu had eaten hotpot with Zhu Dan before, so she knew that it would not be difficult to clean up and should be done in time, so she agreed immediately.

The group came out of the mountain and found Liu Bang's home not far away, and next door was a workshop that had been built long ago.

It was the time to get off work, and many people from Pei County who came to work came out of the workshop one after another with smiles on their faces.

"Your group actually made so much tofu today. I'm afraid you'll be the first in the awards this ten days." Someone said sourly.

Another person quickly said modestly, "It's still several days before the end of the month, so it's uncertain. But our team leader is very capable. She's the first one to arrive and the last to leave every day. Influenced by her, everyone else is very diligent, so efficiency has naturally improved."

In fact, it is for the highest salary.

"That's true. Our team leader is rather careless. We have to vote at the end of the month. We won't let him do it anymore and choose a better one."

The first-place winner didn't want to draw attention, so he changed the subject: "I heard that the glass workshop has produced a large batch of glass, and the rich and powerful are lining up to buy it. I inquired about the price, and it's not too expensive. How about we buy one or two sheets to use as windows? I heard it's very windproof and doesn't block out any light at all."

Zhu Dan passed by them and raised his eyebrows.

Those people also took a closer look at their group. Their delicate skin and tender flesh made them look like aristocrats.

However, there have been too many nobles running to the workshop recently, and the common people have gone from being panicked and stunned at the beginning to being numb now.

He seemed calm because of the numbness, and at this moment he just sighed in his heart, how good-looking this noble man was.

Having said that, it is a habit formed over the years and no one dares to look up at the face of the noble person.

Good looks here refer more to temperament and a feeling.

Even though I didn't dare to look at it for too long, I was still impressed.

The workshop is now managed by Yun Qiu, and the experimental field is handed over to Lu Zhi.

In just a few months, Qian Shou had transformed from his previous timidity into a much more energetic man. His originally gaunt face had gained some color, and a smile naturally appeared on his face.

All of this was Yunqiu's contribution, so Zhu Dan praised her: "Yunqiu, you've worked so hard during this period. You've done a great job. When we return to Xianyang, I'll commend you in front of His Majesty!"

Yun Qiu couldn't help laughing and asked playfully, "How does it compare to Su Bazi?"

That’s right, the price of vegetables has also increased because of papermaking.

The output of paper is not large now. Su is researching higher technology while trying to train apprentices in order to promote it throughout Daqin.

Zhu Dan has made up his mind to ask for credit from His Majesty after he achieves results.

As one of the four great inventions, it’s not too much to confer a title on him, right?

So she had been drumming up support in front of Zheng Ge and mentioned it to the people around her. Yun Qiu was naturally aware of it. Zhu Dan smiled awkwardly. She didn't expect that she would compete with Su for favor: "This papermaking is different from other ones."

"However, crop seeds also benefit the present and future generations, and their importance is no less than that of papermaking," Zhu Dan immediately added.

When talking about this, Yun Qiu complained even more: "Mr. Zhu, such a good thing, but you gave it to Lü Zhi. You really like the new and dislike the old. With Lü Zhi, you can no longer see me and other old people."

Zhu Dan was almost covered in goosebumps, feeling even more guilty and short of breath. "Well, Yunqiu, don't overthink it. Lü Zhi had a share in the seed matter, so naturally you have a share too."

"And it's not like she knows nothing about the workshop. She's not as capable as you and needs training. I can't let her take charge, lest it become a mess."

"Don't underestimate the workshop. Although it's not as significant as agricultural seeds, it's also a good thing that has helped thousands of people in Guizhou become rich and found a way to make a living. Look at those people..." She pointed at the workers leaving their shifts, "What beautiful smiles on their faces! All of this is thanks to you, Yunqiu, because of your good management."

Yun Qiu subconsciously looked back and saw a group of people who were tanned and skinny, with faces deformed and distorted due to eating coarse grains for a long time, with one side of their face bigger than the other.

Even though her facial features were quite distinctive when she was a child, and she was pretty and cute, they have been worn out now. How can she be called pretty?

But she understood what Mr. Zhu meant, and the sorrowful and mischievous look on her face faded away. She truly revealed a somewhat relieved smile: "Yes, Mr. Zhu, I am very happy too."

She did not compete with Lu Zhi for the work in the fields, not only because she knew that she was the only one who could take care of the workshop, but also because of this reason.

She really enjoyed watching the workshops grow under her leadership, and the destiny of many people was changed because of these workshops.

This may be what Zhu Sheng calls the joy of salvation.

Because I have helped others, even if I don’t actually hear the other person’s gratitude, I still feel a kind of sincere happiness.

Zhu Dan heard Yun Qiu analyzing his thoughts and said with a wink, "I didn't expect our Yun Qiu to have the heart of a saint."

"Mr. Zhu!" Yunqiu said angrily and stamped her feet.

"Okay, okay, I won't tease you anymore." Zhu Dan was really afraid that Yunqiu would get angry and quit her job. What would she do if Yunqiu was no longer running the workshop?

"Actually, there's nothing wrong with being a saint. There's a saying that goes, 'If you're poor, you should take care of yourself; if you're rich, you should help the world.' If conditions permit, we Chinese people have this saintly heart deep in our bones."

Yun Qiu was surprised. How could she think that a saint was bad? "Mr. Zhu, how dare a mere woman like me compare myself to a saint?"

It turned out that she was ashamed of this. Zhu Dan laughed. It was all because she was too deeply poisoned by the poisonous chicken soup of later generations. She always wanted to kill the Virgin Mary first in the end times. Even the word "kindness" had a derogatory meaning.

However, a true Virgin Mary will never be generous to others. For ordinary people, the Virgin Mary will care about them and give them a way to survive. Those who are decisive in killing will only think about throwing away garbage.

Of course, Zhu Dan has no intention of criticizing the latter. As long as it does not harm innocent people, there is nothing wrong with being a little selfish. People should love themselves more than others.

However, Zhu Dan still admires this selfless saint.

Especially since Yun Qiu, as a superior and leader, has the tendencies of a saint and is decisive, that is a very good thing.

This was just a small episode. Zhu Dan's attention at this time was all on the ripe crops.

She first visited the experimental fields here, where peppers and cotton were planted.

Because Zhudan soaks Nirvana Dan seeds in batches, the types of peppers obtained are also different. There are small peppers as long as the palm of your hand, colorful peppers as long as your arm, and screw peppers and green peppers that are still green but have matured... Although they are all peppers, the spicy aroma they emit is different.

As Zhu Dan walked, he picked some and put them into the alchemy pot, preparing to make seasoning for the hot pot.

Yun Qiu followed behind and saw Zhu Dan stop by a field, sniffing the emerald green lantern-shaped peppers. The smile on his face grew bigger and bigger, and he actually walked into the field to pick quite a few.

Before, I just stood by the field and stretched out my hand to pick a few peppers.

Yun Qiu swallowed and retreated unnoticeably.

That’s right, this green lantern pepper is the one that made her sneeze like crazy just by smelling it.

Because the red peppers she had previously encountered were spicier, she was unprepared when checking this one and was caught off guard.

This pepper can be deceiving.

Yun Qiu knew at a glance that Zhu Dan was going to use this chili pepper as seasoning, and she hesitated for once.

When Zhu Dan excitedly said that he wanted to use several kinds of peppers to prepare the hot pot base, Yun Qiu almost fell to the ground.

The chili pepper alone was already spicy enough, so if she added another chili pepper, would the dish cooked in this soup base really be edible? She was starting to think about giving up.

Originally, she thought that as long as Zhu Dan needed her, she would be there, no matter if it was a mountain of swords or a sea of ​​fire, but now, Yun Qiu felt that she couldn't do it and she couldn't do it.

Or should I take sick leave and not go?

Yun Qiu shivered.