Some people believed it, but others thought the old man's words were a bit exaggerated. How could there be a yield of 2,000 kilograms per mu? They didn't believe it!
At this time, a passerby said leisurely: "Since His Majesty has conferred the title of County Princess on Miss Li, then this matter must be almost certain!"
This sentence was like a thunderbolt hitting everyone's head, making them realize that if it weren't for such high fertility, how could His Majesty allow a small peasant girl to become a county lady? This makes sense!
Just when everyone thought they had guessed the truth, the old man spoke again, "Your Majesty's reward for making Miss Li a county lord wasn't because she grew high-yield crops, but for another reason!"
Everyone's gaze turned to the old man again, and someone anxiously urged, "Hey, old man, you are well-informed, so please tell us. I feel like I'm being scratched by a cat!"
The others also nodded in agreement.
At this time, a young man standing in front of the line, who had ordered food, invited the old man, "I've ordered food for you, too. If you don't mind, would you please dine with us? You can talk to us about this mystery while we eat!"
The young man sincerely stepped forward and invited the old man to sit with him. The old man loved to show off, and he was very happy to be invited like this, so he sat down generously.
The people who were waiting in line for food didn't bother to buy food at this time. They all gathered at the old man's table, waiting to see what he would say next.
The old man first picked up the spicy soup and drank two big gulps. After satisfying his appetite, he slowly said, "You only guessed one part, but you don't know there is a deeper story!"
All the diners in the snack shop stopped eating at this moment. The originally noisy shop became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. The diners all cast their eyes on the old man who was about to speak.
"Then County Lady Li donated half of the more than 20 acres of high-yield crops she planted to the court. Besides the crops she plans to plant next year, she will donate the rest to the people of Rongcheng!"
Everyone couldn't help but gasp after hearing this. Several tens of thousands of kilograms of grain were donated just like that. Not to mention a little girl like her, even grown men like them couldn't do such a thing!
You know, if such high-yield crops were sold at the market, who knows how many people would fight over them? But the little girl actually donated them all?
Among the diners were people from Rongcheng. After hearing the old man's words, they couldn't hide their excitement on their faces.
In this way, within two years, this crop will be popularized in Rongcheng!
So, from now on, will there no longer be people starving? Will there no longer be people forced to sell their children because of lack of food?
Someone suddenly sighed, "County Lady Li is so kind and righteous!"
Everyone present nodded in agreement with this statement!
Li Jianmin was very happy when he saw the people praising his cousin. At least his cousin's efforts were respected by the people!
There were also diners from other places in the shop. After listening to the old man's words, they were greatly shocked. They admired County Master Li and envied the people of Rongcheng!
Many merchants were thinking that they must go to Lijia Village later to see the legendary high-yield crops!
Apparently, there are quite a few people who have this idea. Since the news spread, people would run to Lijia Village from time to time to see the legendary high-yield crops!
The county magistrate was so afraid that someone would have bad intentions towards the high-yield crops that he had to order the servants to take turns on duty twelve hours a day to ensure that no mistakes were made.
After seeing such high-yield crops with your own eyes, no one can resist!
I was busy like this for ten days and finally harvested all the sweet potatoes.
"I will take away the ones for Your Majesty first, and leave the rest with you. Next spring, I will ask you to teach the people how to plant them!" County Magistrate Zheng said to Li Yan.
Li Yan thought for a moment and said with some concern, "I think it's unsafe to keep these things in my house. My Lord, store them in the cellar and cover them with straw to keep them warm. I'll lead the people to plant them next spring!"
County Magistrate Zheng felt that what Li Yan said made sense. Now that so many people knew that the Li family had high-yield crops, it was inevitable that there would be people with ulterior motives!
These crops are related to the promotion of planting in Rongcheng next year, and it is indeed safer to have him take care of them!
Magistrate Zheng finally made the final decision on the matter.
On this day, the people of Rongcheng saw such a strange scene.
One after another, carts of animals, loaded with sweet potatoes, drove towards the Rongcheng warehouse.
The people standing on the street watching the excitement could not hide their excitement, it turned out that the rumors were true!
County Lady Li grew high-yield crops and donated most of them to the imperial court and the people of Rongcheng.
The people of Rongcheng are both excited and happy when they think that they will be able to get such high-yield crops in the spring of next year!
Obviously, Li Yan's high-yield crops have brought confidence and hope to the people of Rongcheng.
After harvesting the medicinal herbs and sweet potatoes, Li Yan did not completely relax, but instead focused on the peppers.
During this period, Li Yan made a special trip to Yaokou Village and ordered many small clay pots. When the first batch of peppers were ripe, she asked the villagers to pick them and send them to her home.
For the first batch of peppers, Li Yan left half to dry and chopped the other half directly to make chili sauce.
At the same time, Li Yan went to the city and bought a lot of lard to make hot pot base.
In the evening, when Li Jianmin drove his mule cart into the village, he smelled a strange fragrance in the air.
Li Jianmin's heart moved, and he guessed that his sister had made some new food, and his hands moved faster.
After settling the mule, he walked into the kitchen and saw his sister pouring red soup into a copper basin. The fragrance came from this soup.
Li Jianmin couldn't help but take a step forward and asked curiously, "Sister, what is this?"
"This is the hot pot base. Big brother, please call grandma, uncle, and the others to come over for hot pot tonight. Everyone has been working hard lately, so it's a good time to try this new food. How about it?"
Li Jianmin couldn't help swallowing.
This thing not only looks appetizing, but also smells incredibly fragrant. I wonder what the food cooked with it tastes like?
Li Yan placed the large copper basin on the table and continued to boil the next pot.
The weather is very cold nowadays. The cooked base will solidify after being left for an hour or two. Then use a knife to cut the solidified base into squares and wrap them with oil paper. The hot pot base for sale is ready!
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