After two days of digging sweet potatoes in the heavy rain, we finally dug 60 acres and harvested a total of 217,350 kilograms. One acre of land can produce about 3,500 kilograms.
When the emperor knew this number, he was so happy that he couldn't sleep all night. He was really so happy.
With this high-yield grain, the people of the Jin Dynasty never had to worry about not having enough to eat.
"Yun'er, can sweet potatoes be sold to the imperial court?
I won't treat you unfairly and will definitely give you a satisfactory price." The emperor asked Li Yun with anticipation on his face. He was really happy and excited in his heart. At the same time, he also admired Yun'er very much. He admired her intelligence and knowledge, and her extensive reading, which was why she knew these crops.
"Father, there is no need to sell it. I will give it to you and the imperial court for free." Li Yun said sincerely and seriously.
"Yun'er, thank you so much. I thank you on behalf of the people of the Great Jin Dynasty. You are not only my lucky star, but also the lucky star of the people." The emperor held Li Yun's hand and said with gratitude in his eyes.
“No, helping the people is actually helping myself.
Only when the people live a good life will they have extra money to patronize my shop." Li Yun was a little embarrassed by the emperor's praise and immediately explained.
"No matter what, I still have to thank you for being able to feed the people!" When the emperor saw Li Yun refusing, he knew that she did not want to take credit, so he had to say this.
"Father, I was born in this place, so I naturally hope that the people here can have enough food and clothing and live and work in peace and contentment.
These sweet potatoes were also invented by others. I'm just offering them as a token of my appreciation. There's really no need to praise me so highly." Li Yun felt a little ashamed by the praise. These were the fruits of labor of later generations and predecessors. How could she have the nerve to take credit for other people's work?
"Okay, I won't be polite to Yun'er. You will marry Fei'er in the future and become a princess, a crown princess, or even a queen.
You are still my daughter-in-law, we are a family.
"The people of the Great Jin Dynasty are also your people. As the future ruler of a nation, it is your duty to ensure that they have enough food, clothing, and a safe and secure home. You should not be so reserved," the Emperor said.
The two changed the topic to how to transport the sweet potatoes back to the capital.
I thought of several plans, but they were all ruined by the heavy rain.
A few days passed like this, the rain got heavier, the water level in the river began to rise slowly, and the temperature got lower and lower.
"Yun'er, if this continues, the rain will soon rise to the river level, which will definitely endanger the crops, houses, and the safety of the people." The emperor said with some concern as he looked at the rain that was getting heavier and heavier.
"Father, this is what I am worried about as well.
At this rate, the river will surely rise to the surface in seven days, destroying houses, flooding crops, and even washing away people and livestock.
The most urgent thing is to make preparations in advance and rent a large house in the county town or town to relocate the villagers. Li Yun also looked at the heavy rain outside and said worriedly.
In the past few days, Doraemon reported the rainfall situation to her every day. She knew that the river water in some places had risen to the surface and was about to flood.
Fortunately, the imperial court had issued an edict requiring local officials to keep a close eye on the river conditions. If the rain was about to flood the river, the villagers must be evacuated and moved to the town or county seat, thus preventing any casualties.
"It's time to make arrangements. First find a good yard, and then move the villagers to the town and county." The emperor also agreed with Li Yun's statement.
The next day, Changjiang went to the county town to find Ma Youcai and conveyed the emperor's oral order, asking Ma Youcai to find a place to accommodate the villagers living in low-lying areas.
Ma Youcai received Changjiang's order and went to look for a courtyard in person. After negotiating with the wealthy merchants in the county, he asked them to vacate many vacant courtyards. He also bought a number of courtyards from the owners of the tooth shops in the tooth market to accommodate the villagers.
Ma Youcai returned to the county government office and met several uninvited guests.
"Your humble servant greets the Duke and the Crown Prince!" Ma Youcai bowed to the Duke of Zhenguo and several young masters of the Duke's mansion.
"Sir Ma, there's no need to be polite. Please stand up!" The Duke of Protectorate helped Ma Youcai up and said politely.
"Thank you, Duke and Prince!" Ma Youcai stood up and said respectfully.
"Sir Ma, this time the Duke came to Qingshan Village to look for his daughter. Sir Ma should know the relationship between the Duke and Princess Jiahui, right?" The Protector of the Country said straight to the point.
He knew that Ma Youcai was his daughter's sworn brother and that he was her elder brother. He believed that Ma Youcai knew this.
Therefore, he doesn't like to beat around the bush and prefers to get straight to the point.
"Of course, the Duke is my sister's biological father. I heard this from my sister," said Ma Youcai.
"I wonder when Lord Ma will be free to take the Duke over there?" the Duke of Protectorate asked anxiously.
"We can go there now. Qingshan Village is not far from here and we will get there soon.
But the Duke must be tired after traveling all the way. Why don’t you rest well tonight and go to Qingshan Village tomorrow? Ma Youcai was a little worried that they would not be able to bear it, so he suggested that they rest tonight and go to Qingshan Village tomorrow.
"No problem! My Lord, you are not tired. Since it is not far, you should set off immediately so that you can reach Qingshan Village earlier and reunite with your daughter!" When the Duke of Huguo heard that it was not far from here, he was unwilling to rest. He wanted to see his daughter at all costs.
I wonder if my mother and my wife have moved my daughter to recognize them.
"In that case, let's set off immediately. When we arrive at Qingshan Village, we can eat the food cooked by my sister." Ma Youcai said happily.
It had been a while since he had eaten a meal cooked by his sister. The last time, it was cooked by his aunt.
"Okay, let's go!" When the Duke of Huguo heard that he could eat the food cooked by his daughter, he didn't want to stay here for a moment. He was afraid that if he went too late, he would not be able to eat the food made by his daughter.
So Ma Youcai went to find Dingxiang, asked her to pack some simple clothes, took her on a carriage, led the way, and went to Qingshan Village in the rain to get some food and drink.
The Duke of Huguo brought a group of people and followed Ma Youcai to Qingshan Village to reunite with his daughter.
Because it was raining, the road was difficult to walk on. It took us half an hour longer than usual to reach Qingshan Village safely.
At this time, it was already the You hour, and many villagers had finished their meals and were resting at home.
There was a light in Li Yun's villa. The light was a little dimmer than during the day, but much better than that of the villagers.
Li Yun had just finished cooking the meal, and the servants downstairs had already finished their dinner and were getting ready to go to bed.
Ask everyone to sit down and prepare to eat.
"Bang, bang, bang!" There was a knock on the door.
"Who is it?" The doorman was just about to go to bed when he heard a knock on the door. He was stunned and wondered: Who is knocking on the door?
"It's me, Ma Youcai!" Ma Youcai said in the carriage.
"It's my uncle. I'll go open the door right away." When the doorman heard that it was his master's elder brother, County Magistrate Ma, he was so scared that he responded quickly.
"Wufang, take your time. I'm not in a hurry. The roads are slippery on rainy days, so please be careful!" Ma Youcai told the doorman not to be anxious and to put safety first.
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