The transplantation of the Tree of Life was not as complicated as that of the World Tree. After more than ten days, it took root in its new home, drawing on star power and nutrients from the earth to replenish itself. It could even help the Great Yuan Elf race to comprehend cultivation to a limited extent.
Wang Yushi and the three from Xizhou were also preparing to leave. They had to prepare for war within a few short months, and many things needed to be done by them personally.
"Yu Shi, the yield of potatoes can reach 5,000 catties per mu, and the yield of corn can reach 600 to 700 catties per mu. As for peanuts and the like, you can cultivate them slowly first, but you should plant potatoes and corn as soon as possible. If you manage it well, Xiao Ba's throne will be as stable as Mount Tai."
"Are you sure it's 5,000 jin per mu, and not 500 jin?" Wang Yushi asked, very puzzled, after taking a bite of the potato stew with beef.
"Five thousand catties for inferior land, and for superior land... you should plant rice and corn instead!"
"If what you say is true, then not only is Chong'er's throne secure, but it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a great emperor of all time!"
Qin Mo brought back many specialties from the New World, including chili seedlings, potatoes, peanuts, corn, rubber, and quinine, which filled the huge cargo holds of five steam-powered sailing ships.
Potatoes and corn could solve the problem of food and clothing in Daxia. Once the problem of food and clothing was solved, the population base would increase, providing a favorable guarantee for future global colonization.
Rubber, a strategic material, is even more important. With it, the large-scale production of tires and internal combustion engines can be put on the agenda.
As for chili peppers! Qin Mo shouted boldly, "Future generations may not remember that I invented guns and cannons, but they will definitely remember that I invented spicy hot pot!"
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