Xiyuan is stable, comfortable and peaceful.
It's really comfortable to stay here, but it seems a bit lazy, but that's also good.
But the situation in the court outside was different. It was full of chaos.
The East Factory has been arresting people recently, and everyone knows that it is the result of the last time the literati caused trouble at the gate of Xiyuan.
Wei Zhongxian was very imposing and looked like he was going to make a big deal out of this.
The court's secret reporting system was also proceeding in an orderly manner. Zhao Bingzhong of the Tongzhengsi had already gone to select people, and there was chaos again.
Some people want to squeeze their people in, while others are worried.
The attacks on Zhao Bingzhong gradually increased, but they were of little use. There was no reaction from either the cabinet or the palace, as if they turned a blind eye to Zhao Bingzhong's actions.
In addition, a storm was brewing in the cabinet.
The memorials of the four cabinet ministers headed by Han Yu were finally revealed. They wanted to reform the Ming Dynasty.
After the topic of innovation came out, it instantly occupied the mainstream of public opinion, and other public opinions had no way to compete with it.
The innovation is so huge that everyone reacts differently when they hear these two words.
Some people agree, some are excited because innovation represents opportunities; some are afraid and scared because it will infringe on their own interests; and some even feel that unrest is coming again.
Some people thought of Zhang Juzheng, and when they thought of the court's rehabilitation of Zhang Juzheng, they instantly had an association.
As a result, the entire court was in chaos, and everyone was busy taking sides.
Sometimes it's not that others force you to take sides, but you have to do so. If you don't do it, you will have no place.
While there was chaos outside, Zhu Youxiao was still concerned about his own affairs.
Zhu Youxiao was going to the imperial farm because today was the day for digging potatoes, something he had been looking forward to for a long time.
With potatoes, many things become easier. As the saying goes, if you have food in your pocket, you will never be worried.
Potatoes have high yields, short growing periods, and low land requirements, making them a very good anti-famine food.
You have to know that the Earth is now in an ice age. The weather will get colder and colder, and there will be more and more geological disasters. Crops with long growing periods will definitely not have a good harvest, and their ability to resist natural disasters will also be weak.
Unlike potatoes, which can be grown anywhere, have a short growing period, and produce high enough yields to feed people, this is the magic weapon for success in this era.
Because he was going to the imperial farm and there was no one to meet, Zhu Youxiao wore casual clothes today.
After meeting up with Xu Guangqi, the group headed towards the imperial farm.
Xu Guangqi was not wearing official uniform today. In order to match Zhu Youxiao, he dressed like an old scholar.
When the group arrived at the imperial farm, someone was already waiting there. Li Zhizao, the Minister of Revenue, was waiting at the gate. He was Xu Guangqi's confidant.
The matter at Huangzhuang was big enough, so Xu Guangqi handed it over to his confidant, and Li Zhizao was naturally the most suitable candidate.
"Your Majesty, I, Li Zhizao, pay my respects to you." After seeing Zhu Youxiao, Li Zhizao hurriedly bowed.
"Alright, excuse me!" Zhu Youxiao smiled and waved his hand, saying to Li Zhizao, "Take me with you to have a look. I came here today to see these things and see if we can produce them in high quantities."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Li Zhizao quickly agreed, then turned around and led the way.
The group soon arrived at the edge of the field.
Looking around, there are only ripe potatoes. The potato vines have turned a little yellow, which means they have really grown well.
Zhu Youxiao did not find it new, because he had seen it many times in later generations. However, he was still a little excited at this time, because this was the hope of the Ming Dynasty!
It's useless to say anything else, this is the most important thing. Zhu Youxiao said: "Okay, let's get started."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Li Zhizao agreed and went to greet people.
Zhu Youxiao was very familiar with potatoes, so he nodded when he saw their operation.
These people are quite professional. The one in front pulls out the potato vines directly, while the one behind uses pickaxes to dig them out.
Be careful when peeling, otherwise the potatoes will be split in half if you dig hard.
Zhu Youxiao knew very well that potatoes that were peeled or had their skins broken were difficult to store; only intact potatoes could be stored for a long time.
These guys are doing a great job.
After the potatoes were dug out, many people followed behind to pick them up. They put the potatoes into bamboo baskets and carried them to the side when they were full.
Then there are professional personnel who weigh the crops to see how high the yield per mu is.
Zhu Youxiao walked over, picked up a potato the size of a fist, and nodded with satisfaction.
As time went by and more people came to work, soon all the potatoes in an acre of land were dug out and weighed.
Li Zhizao walked over excitedly with the results.
Zhu Youxiao was also looking forward to the results. You know, in later generations, potatoes were famous for their high yield.
The normal yield of potatoes per mu is about 3,000-5,000 jin. If high-quality potato varieties are selected for planting and careful management is carried out in the later stage, the yield per mu can generally be as high as about 8,000 jin.
Of course, Zhu Youxiao also knew that this result was unlikely to be achieved in the Ming Dynasty.
Li Zhizao said excitedly: "Your Majesty, the yield per mu is 1,652 catties."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Youxiao also became excited. This output was beyond his expectations.
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