Zhao Xian's words disappointed Nashi Bai somewhat. To keep Nashi Bai from having any illusions, Zhao Xian then said:
"Investing in so many industries at once may lead to insufficient funds, so it is possible to solve this problem by using the method of joint investment."
If it really needs to be done then, I will contact Manager Bai.
"Then it's settled. If Lord Shaofu is looking for investors, he must contact me first."
“Okay, no problem,” Zhao Xian said.
The weather is getting warmer and warmer, and it's finally potato harvest season. Li Guang is very excited. A few months ago, he planted four acres of potatoes and planned to harvest them in batches to determine the best harvest season.
He plans to first dig up one acre of land to check the quality and yield of the potatoes.
Today, the whole family came out to help. This is also the first harvest of potatoes after they were successfully planted on the land of Daebetsu, which is of great significance.
After digging it open with a shovel, everyone gasped in surprise.
The dug-up soil was full of potatoes of all sizes. Everyone rushed forward, picked up the potatoes from the soil, and examined them carefully.
Most of these potatoes were about the size of a fist, while many were smaller, only the size of a quail egg or even smaller.
These large potatoes should be preserved well, as they can be used as seedlings. Small potatoes are not suitable for seed and can only be served on the dining table.
“These small potatoes are called taro. They’re not suitable for planting, but they’re a really delicious treat. We’ll have taro for lunch and enjoy this delicacy from overseas,” Zhao Xian said.
The crowd cheered; they were quite excited and wondered how the potato would taste.
Because so many people came to work, the potatoes on one acre were harvested in less than half a day.
The harvest was quite good; the potatoes filled two rooms in the farm.
Zhao Xian roughly calculated that there were at least two or three thousand catties of potatoes, not counting the small potatoes.
Li Guang looked at the potatoes with great joy. This was only the yield of one mu (approximately 0.16 acres) of potatoes. If all the remaining potatoes were harvested, there should be more than 10,000 jin (approximately 5,000 kg).
With so many potatoes as seed, we can plant them on a large scale next year.
Qin Shiyu and Qin Yingying also came to help. They weren't concerned about the potato yield; they just wanted to taste the potatoes.
They filled a basket with taro, intending to take it home and give it to the chef so they could enjoy this delicious treat for lunch.
Seeing the two sisters about to leave, Li Guang quickly spoke up:
"I'll be going back for lunch too, so please save some for me and don't forget me."
Qin Shiyu smiled and said:
"Don't worry, you're a great contributor to potato cultivation. We'll wait for you to arrive before we start eating."
To better preserve the potatoes, Li Guang planned to dig several cellars in the farm to store them.
Soon it was lunchtime, and the chef had turned the entire basket of taro into a delicious meal.
Taro is very easy to cook. First, peel and wash it. Then, stir-fry it in a pot for a while, add a little water and cook it for a while until it is almost cooked through.
To make taro taste even better, it's best to cook it with meat; it will absorb the flavors more effectively.
To preserve the original flavor of the taro, the chef added almost no seasonings, allowing the taro to be enjoyed in its purest form.
Finally, it was time to eat. On each table, there was a large bowl of taro, and everyone was a little impatient.
There was no need to wait; Li Guang had already arrived, and it was time to eat.
After tasting the taro, everyone praised it highly, saying it was indeed a rare delicacy. They were the first people in this land to taste potatoes.
At night, when all was quiet, Li Guang studied the "Gu Chan Ce" (谷禅策) diligently under the oil lamp. This book was full of profound mysteries, and every passage was worth pondering. Only through repeated reflection could one understand its meaning.
To fully understand this book and apply what you've learned is no easy task and can be accomplished in a day.
And so, Li Guang worked hard in the fields during the day, trained with Xiao Hei and Yu Hong, and devoted himself to studying history books at night. Time passed quickly.
That noon, Li Guang was wrestling with Xiao Hei in front of the farm. After finishing the training, Li Guang looked around at the people. In addition to a few soldiers and workers, there were two more people dressed in ethnic minority costumes. They had dark skin.
Li Guang was taken aback. Weren't these two people from the castle? Could it be that Meng Yaoyao has arrived?
Li Guang was overjoyed. At that moment, a soldier from his household guards approached and said:
“Li Guang, these two men just arrived in the village. They claim to be from Nancha Ancient Castle and want to see you, so I brought them here. I didn’t want to disturb you while you were wrestling with Xiao Hei.”
The two men were still in shock. It was the first time they had ever seen a human wrestle with a mountain bear, and it was truly astonishing. No wonder General Tian was no match for Li Guang.
Seeing Li Guang approaching, the two men snapped out of their daze and quickly bowed to him.
"Greetings, young master."
"No need for formalities, young master, have you arrived?" Li Guang asked eagerly.
"The young master is still on her way. She asked us to come and inform her in advance. She will arrive at Narcissus Village in two days."
"Okay, I understand. You've worked hard. Come in and rest." After saying that, Li Guang led the two men into the farm.
During this time, he missed Meng Yaoyao very much, and the three days he spent in the castle remained fresh in his memory.
It was lunchtime, and Chen Xiaoxiao had already served the cooked food to the table.
The food here is so delicious! Although the south is prosperous, the castle is located in a wild and undeveloped area, where it is impossible to find such delicious food.
The two men didn't stand on ceremony and started eating after sitting down. They were indeed hungry, and they swallowed a large bowl of rice in just a few bites.
"You two shouldn't just eat rice; eat more vegetables. You can't get these dishes in the castle," Li Guang said.
The two smiled sheepishly and began to eat heartily.
Meng Yaoyao is coming in two days, so the family immediately got to work.
While at the castle, Li Guang told Meng Yaoyao that he had always lived in the farm.
There are also two little creatures on the farm, a bear and a fox cub, who are also members of the farm and live with it day and night.
The two agreed to live on the farm from then on, to stay together forever, and never be separated.
The task of decorating the new house naturally fell to the girls. Some time ago, the imperial court bestowed a lot of brocade upon them, which came in handy this time.
The farm had many houses, and following Qin Shiyu's suggestion, they decorated three connected houses and added some furniture.
Zhao Xian also attached great importance to Meng Yaoyao's arrival. He found the village head to discuss related matters.
The couple decided that all construction sites in the village would be shut down for a day, and that twenty girls would be selected from the village to form a wedding procession to welcome the bride.
Two miles from the village, colorful flags were planted along the way, and some artists from the village and neighboring villages were invited to dress in festive costumes and sing and dance in the village to welcome the newlyweds.
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