The potato test field was piled up like a hill of potatoes.
Each one was bigger than a goose egg.
The Empress Dowager of Emperor Jingli looked at Liao Qingqing in surprise.
Liao Qingqing worked hard to improve the "Umbrella Flower" and did not miss any stage of its growth in order to maximize the potato production.
She knew she would succeed.
But after seeing the success with her own eyes, she was still very surprised.
She looked at the Empress Dowager, then at Emperor Jingli, and said with an unconcealed joy on her face: "Empress Dowager, Your Majesty, it's grown, the potatoes are really grown."
The Empress Dowager finally stopped being cold and distant, and smiled faintly.
Emperor Jingli nodded: "Let's go and have a look."
Liao Qingqing supported the Empress Dowager and walked forward.
The Minister of Revenue and the Director of the Department of Agriculture, who were peeling potatoes themselves, turned to look at Emperor Jingli Liao Qingqing and the Empress Dowager.
Without waiting for Fusheng to report, they quickly dropped the potatoes, patted the dirt on their hands, rolled up their sleeves, and trotted over to salute Emperor Jingli and the other two.
"Get up," said Emperor Jingli.
"Yes." The Minister of Revenue and the other two stood up.
Emperor Jingli looked at the vast potato test field. It was once a green field, but now it was a withered green, but under the green was rich fruit and infinite hope.
Emperor Jingli asked, "How was the harvest?"
The Minister of Revenue said excitedly, "Thanks to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, under the guidance of Xi Zhaorong, the growth is very gratifying!"
"How much is the output?"
"The output per mu can reach about 1,000 catties."
1,000 catties!
It really is 1,000 catties!
Since the founding of the Wei Dynasty, agriculture has been highly valued. Both Emperor Jingli and the Queen Mother are very knowledgeable about agriculture.
What is the concept of one thousand catties?
You should know that the rice, wheat, millet, soybeans, etc. grown in the Wei Dynasty only produce about three hundred catties per mu in a good year. The yield
of potatoes per mu actually reached one thousand catties.
It is more than three times that of other grains!
Emperor Jingli and the Queen Mother both took a deep breath, and their hearts were surging. Gaozu and the previous emperor always wanted the people to have enough food and warm clothes, and maybe it will be realized soon.
This is all thanks to Liao Qingqing.
Emperor Jingli and the Queen Mother looked at Liao Qingqing at the same time.
Liao Qingqing smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Queen Mother, one mu of land can yield a thousand kilograms of potatoes. Previously, I, the concubine, and the director of the Agricultural Department of the Minister of Revenue have done many experiments on potatoes. Except for those that are moldy and sprouted and cannot be eaten, potatoes can be steamed, boiled, fried, roasted, etc. as a staple food, and can also be stir-fried and made into soup. It can solve the problem of eating and drinking for many people at once."
"Xi Zhaorong is right." The Minister of Revenue quickly agreed, "During the period when potatoes grew, I assisted Xi Zhaorong in hundreds of experiments, and consulted various doctors about plant toxicity. In addition, my family ate potatoes grown by Xi Zhaorong every day, and they are still healthy."
"Did you eat all the potatoes grown by Xi Zhaorong?" Emperor Jingli asked suddenly. The Minister
of Revenue was stunned by the question.
He has been the Minister of Revenue for four years.
He has been working diligently, but has achieved nothing.
This year, the Agriculture Department finally discovered a new variety of "potatoes", and he must seize it.
After repeated tests and research, it was found that potatoes had no disadvantages except during the moldy germination period.
But as the Minister of Revenue, he was still a little worried.
With Xi Zhaorong's consent, he took the potatoes planted by Xi Zhaorong home, and according to Xi Zhaorong's instructions, they were eaten in various ways such as steaming, boiling, frying, roasting, and stir-frying, and the whole family enjoyed them.
Not only did he not get sick, but his body also recovered.
He tried it himself, and potatoes can be eaten.
This thing can definitely change the history of the Wei Dynasty, and he was very excited, but he didn't expect that Emperor Jingli's focus was on the potatoes planted by Xi Zhaorong being eaten by him.
He didn't know what to do for a while.
The Queen Mother coughed at this time.
Liao Qingqing also looked at Emperor Jingli.
Emperor Jingli coughed and changed his tone to ask, "How does it taste?"
The Minister of Revenue replied, "It's very good. All my family members like it. My 70-year-old mother has lost all her teeth and it is very difficult for her to eat, but potatoes are not a problem. She has gained weight recently and is in good health."
"Really?"
"Your Majesty." The Minister of Revenue bowed deeply and said, "Food is related to life. I dare not take it lightly."
"Good." Emperor Jingli looked at the pile of potatoes beside him, raised his voice with joy, and said, "Reward, reward them all, and reward them heavily!"
When Emperor Jingli said this, it was equivalent to affirming their efforts.
Suddenly, there was a joyful atmosphere in the test field. Everyone knelt down and shouted long live.
Emperor Jingli laughed happily and turned to look at Liao Qingqing.
Liao Qingqing also smiled happily.
Then Emperor Jingli ordered the people from the Agriculture Department to continue peeling potatoes, and asked Liao Qingqing to accompany the Queen Mother back to rest. He immediately summoned the court officials to discuss the potato matter.
The potato matter had been widely circulated in and outside the palace a few months ago. Everyone knew that it was a new variety discovered by Xi Zhaorong. Among the crops, it was said that the yield was higher than other grains.
The court officials had only heard about it, and no one had seen it.
After seeing it with their own eyes, everyone was extremely curious.
When they heard Emperor Jingli say that the yield per mu reached 1,000 kilograms, they all showed an expression of disbelief, and then listened to the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue telling the whole life of potatoes like a treasure.
The court officials were all stunned.
Emperor Jingli also specially ordered people to steam potatoes for each court official to eat, and the whole court was filled with the aroma of potatoes.
After eating, the court officials were completely convinced by Emperor Jingli's words.
They officially began to study how to promote potato planting among the people.
The discussion started at noon and lasted until the evening.
When they were hungry, they ate potatoes.
When the sun went down, Emperor Jingli allowed the court officials to leave.
However, when each court official left the palace, they were carrying a basket of potatoes. This scene caught the eyes of many eunuchs and palace maids, and soon reached Liao Qingqing's ears.
Liao Qingqing smiled and asked, "Everyone is carrying a basket of potatoes?"
He Xiang nodded, "Yes."
"What did the ministers look like?"
"I heard that they had all kinds of expressions."
Liao Qingqing laughed.
This is something that Emperor Jingli could do.
When she was thinking about Emperor Jingli, Fusheng's announcement sounded outside the house:
"The emperor has arrived--"
Liao Qingqing immediately stood up to greet him.
As soon as she stood at the door, Emperor Jingli strode up to her and hugged Liao Qingqing's shoulders, not giving Liao Qingqing a chance to salute.
Liao Qingqing still said, "Long live the emperor."
"Yes, Qingqing and I both long live the emperor." Emperor Jingli said with a smile.
Liao Qingqing turned her head to look at the handsome face of Emperor Jingli and said, "Your Majesty, you look very happy."
"Of course I am happy." Emperor Jingli held Liao Qingqing in his arms and sat on the couch in the inner room. He poured water for himself and also poured water for Liao Qingqing.
Liao Qingqing reached out to take it and asked, "Because of potatoes."
Emperor Jingli sipped the tea and hummed lightly.
Liao Qingqing asked again, "I heard that when the court officials left the palace, each of them had a basket of potatoes in their hands?"
"Yes, that was my reward to them."
"...That's what I rewarded them with." Liao Qingqing couldn't help but feel that Emperor Jingli was a bit of a snitch.
Emperor Jingli said confidently: "They didn't work as hard as the Minister of Revenue and the Director of the Agricultural Department. A basket of potatoes is enough."
"Have the Minister of Revenue and the Director of the Agricultural Department been rewarded?"
"Of course." Emperor Jingli put down his tea bowl and said: "I will reward them part of it first, and then I will order rewards after the potato planting is promoted."
"Your Majesty, how are you going to promote it?" Liao Qingqing was very concerned about the planting of potatoes.
"The same method as my beloved concubine."
"The same method as my concubine?"
"That's right, just select a test area."
Liao Qingqing listened carefully.
Emperor Jingli said: "The common people are pragmatic. They always have doubts and resistance to new things and new varieties. This is understandable, and I don't want to force them."
Liao Qingqing nodded.
"So, I want to select a test area like my beloved concubine, and when the results are achieved, other people will naturally accept it easily."
Liao Qingqing nodded again and said, "Your Majesty, what you said makes sense."
"I have chosen the states that your father Liao Shiwen once governed as the test areas, and started to grow potatoes on a large scale to set a precedent for other regions. What do you think, Qingqing?" Emperor Jingli asked.
"Your Majesty, have you checked the conditions of the fields in the states?"
"The Agricultural Department has records, and it is indeed suitable for planting."
"I think so too." Liao Qingqing had read the Great Wei Domain Records several times before, and she had a basic understanding of some places in the Great Wei Dynasty.
"Then why are you asking?" Emperor Jingli asked with a slightly raised eyebrow.
Liao Qingqing said, "I just want to make sure, just in case."
Emperor Jingli stared at Liao Qingqing with a smile on his face.
Liao Qingqing asked in confusion: "Your Majesty, what do you see me doing?"
Emperor Jingli said in a gentle voice: "Qingqing, you are my great contributor!"
"Hmm?" " You have
made great contributions!"
"I am not that great." Liao Qingqing said softly. She really didn't think she had any ability. She just knew potato flowers in her previous life and happened to know how to grow and take care of them.
"You have, you don't know how many people in Wei can be saved by your action." Emperor Jingli held Liao Qingqing's hand and said: "I have already rewarded others, but you... I don't know what to give you. Qingqing, what do you want?"
Liao Qingqing thought for a while and said: "Give me money."
"??? You want this?" Emperor Jingli looked unbelievable.
"Hmm." Liao Qingqing nodded.
"What do you want so much silver for?"
"I want to buy new clothes, rouge and powder, and reward the palace maids."
"Have you spent all the gold I gave you?"
"No, who would complain about having too much money?"
"...I won't give you silver." Emperor Jingli said seriously.
"???" What kind of emperor is this? He asked her what she wanted, but she told him and he didn't give it to her. What does this mean?
Emperor Jingli said, "I want to give myself to you."
Liao Qingqing: "???"
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