The emergence of new crops has left some in the territory curious.
After all, it was something that had never existed before.
What's more, the crop called potato was brought back from the New World by Samuel Fern. I don't know how it looks and tastes.
Everyone with different thoughts brought back the potato seeds, along with the accompanying planting manual.
But it is impossible to read just a manual, and someone has to go to the Thorns Chamber of Commerce to buy more detailed brochures.
As a result, the chamber of commerce has refreshed a wave of sales.
Old Beach was an ordinary civilian in Wessas.
But he is also the head of a village.
This time, Old Beach, on behalf of the whole village, led some young people to the city hall to collect potato seeds - a cart full of potatoes.
"Could it be that so many are seeds?" Old Beach asked in surprise.
Very heavy.
The ruts were pressed deep into the dirt ground, and traces were drawn.
Next to Old Beach, a young man was flipping through the accompanying manual, which recorded some basic information.
The young man said: "Yes, the village chief."
"It says in the manual that the potato itself is the seed."
"But before using it as a seed, it needs to be cut into pieces to promote germination, and it is also marked on it - if the potato turns green and germinates, it is poisonous and cannot be eaten."
"poisonous?"
Old Beach glanced at the cart full of potatoes that he was pulling, all of them the size of a palm and a piece of earthy yellow.
He asked, "Sprouting poisonous and planting it in the ground?"
Is this edible? !
The young man replied: "The manual says that priming is normal, and it is the first step to be done."
He read what was written in the manual and said: "Village chief, it is best to cut ten to fifteen pieces of potatoes per catty, and each piece must have a sprout eye..."
"Here's how to germinate."
Old Beach waved his hand and said, "Alright, alright, don't read it, take this truck of potatoes back to the village first."
"Come here and give me the manual."
The young man responded and handed the manual to Old Beach.
He was the only one who could read among the young men who followed.
Old Beach Village Chief also knew a few words, but not many. After reading the manual, he put it in his pocket and went back to study it carefully.
…
Lord Lord attaches great importance to this potato planting.
All the people in the city who distributed the potato seeds felt it.
Lord Lord not only let the mayor personally participate in the promotion.
And even the latest issue of the paper has started to update the progress of the potato planting in real time - even Samuel Fern's adventure comics have been moved to the back panel.
The importance of potato cultivation can be seen.
not only that.
The lord even built a large wall similar to a blackboard next to the main road that people must pass through in the city.
He ordered someone to write the detailed planting method of potatoes on it.
Such frequent publicity of the formal regulations undoubtedly made the people in the city, such as Fort Comoy, who were the first to receive potato seeds, realize how much the lord cares about the new crops.
As a result, they are more and more afraid to neglect the matter of planting potatoes.
Whether it is potato cutting and germination, land preparation, or seedling management after sowing, etc., the place where the potato seeds are received all follow the specific steps in the brochure.
…
When cities such as Fort Comoy began to grow potatoes, Chazoe led everyone to the plantation again.
This time, it's corn and sweet potato harvest time.
—Stalks of corn stood upright in the ground and looked as tall as a man.
The dark green corn stalks and corn leaves shook gently with the breeze, and the number of corn cobs wrapped in them was unclear.
Because of the initial planning of the terrain, the cornstalks were gathered in rows, which looked quite spectacular.
Except for the commoners or slaves who fertilized and watered the corn every day or guarded the plantations, those who saw this scene for the first time couldn't help but widen their eyes and couldn't believe it.
"Lord, the yield of corn... seems to be comparable to that of potatoes." Judit was surprised.
Xia Zuoyi couldn't help but look happy.
He stepped forward to break open a corn wrapped in corn leaves, and immediately revealed the yellow-orange corn kernels inside, one by one, full of grains.
He broke off a corn kernel and shoved it directly into his mouth to taste.
A little corn-flavored juice burst out of the mouth in an instant - although it was mixed with a jerky taste, it was also faintly sweet.
The yield per mu of corn is generally about 800 to 1,200 catties.
Sometimes, the yield of corn will also change due to differences in soil quality and other relationships.
For example, compared with the plains and hills where corn is grown, it is natural that the yields of corn grown on the plains are larger.
Xia Zoe broke off a few more corns.
He then took a few steps back, ordered all the corn cobs to be picked, and then laid them all down on the ground.
The cornstalks can be used for fire after drying.
"How does the corn taste?" At this moment, Segalot asked aloud from the side.
Xia Zuoyi turned to look at His Majesty the Pope, spread out his hands, and a few corn kernels lay on the palm of his hand: "Do you want to taste it, His Majesty?"
Segalot did not answer, but leaned over slightly, the corners of his mouth twitched, the meaning could not be more obvious.
here we go again.
That kind of feeling that the tip of the ear is going to be hot, and the heartbeat is also changing.
Xia Zuoyi didn't seem to be abnormal, and there was no change in his expression.
He pursed his lips, twisted a kernel of corn and placed it against the rosy mouth of the Pope—
Then, Segalot's lips lightly opened, and his lips touched Xia Zoe's fingers vaguely.
Xia Zuoyi calmed down the fluctuating emotions in his heart.
"Corn can't be eaten raw, but it's okay to taste it," he said.
"I've read Duke Bill's notes before that said corn can be boiled directly in water, and I'll let the chef try it later."
Next to them were the voices of commoners and slaves working hard to harvest corn, with the conversations of Judit, Gibran and others in the gap.
Xia Zoe and Segalot seem to be their own area, and there is a wonderful atmosphere surging during the period.
Segallot was about to speak after nodding his head, but saw that Xia Zoey picked up another kernel of corn and fed it to his mouth, with his fingertips lightly touching it.
"Your Majesty, try another one."
Segalot was astonished, and his golden eyes seemed to have a splendid but deep expression.
He opened his mouth and ate the corn kernels.
Xia Zuoyi stared at him for a while, and suddenly said, "Your Majesty, do you like it here?"
Segalot: "Parshan?"
"No, the whole of Desinia, my territory."
Xia Zoe asked, "Do you like Desinia?"
Desinia - The realm named after his surname.
Segalot: "I like it."
He seems to think that two words are not enough to express that kind of strong affection, just for the person with this surname, even though this person is asking about territory.
Segalot said again slowly but solemnly: "Desinia, I like it very much."
"Then... how does it compare to the Saint Air Empire?"
Segalot did not hesitate to say the same answer again.
He wondered why Xia Zuoyi wanted to know this question, but Xia Zuoyi smiled and did not answer.
Just at this time, the cornfields in the close range have almost been harvested.
Commoners and slaves began to harvest farther, and the rest weighed the corn that had been picked.
Judit stepped forward and asked Xia Zoe to take a look.
Segalot looked at his back, narrowed his eyes, chuckled at the end, and stepped forward.
-Weighed corn yields are as impressive as potato yields.
Although everyone had been prepared before, they still covered their chests in surprise at this time, and their faces showed an uncontrollable look of joy.
"This, where are you afraid of going hungry in the future?" Someone sighed.
Commoners and slaves could not help but put down their farm tools.
They knelt and bowed to Xia Zuoyi in excitement, and also knelt down and bowed to the Pope, saying "The God of Creation is above".
This is simply the gospel bestowed by the creator God!
After the corn is harvested, there are still sweet potatoes to be dug out of the land.
Xia Zoe brought people to the area where sweet potatoes were grown again.
It was noon at this time, and it was past the usual meal time, but the lord had not spoken yet, and no one had left.
Not to mention a request to leave.
The plantation also has a place for the employed civilian slaves to rest, with tables, chairs, and kitchen utensils for cooking.
Xia Zuoyi ordered people to cook the corn directly here, and take the corn as lunch.
As for sweet potatoes, you can leave them in the afternoon and harvest them.
Some time ago, because the chefs in the castle had to study recipes about potatoes every day, potatoes were included in almost every meal.
- Shred, slice, or dice the potatoes, or even boil them and mash them.
The dishes made include shredded potatoes, fried potato chips, stewed potatoes with meat...
Not only that, but also potato cakes, fried potatoes... Steamed, baked, fried, fried, fried, there are dozens of ways to cook potatoes.
The chef in the castle simply couldn't put it down and was full of enthusiasm.
Therefore, the potato recipe booklet handed over to Xia Zoe recently also has sufficient thickness.
Although they have eaten potatoes for many days, everyone is not tired of eating them, but they feel that potatoes are really a very, very good food.
Not only is the yield high, but there are many ways to eat it.
Nowadays, when the corn is cooked in the pot, people can't help but look forward to the taste of corn.
Xia Zuoyi ordered people to cut a lot of slender wooden sticks in advance, and when the corn was cooked, they inserted them directly in the middle.
The corn can then be eaten while holding a thin wooden stick.
"Your Majesty, this is for you."
Xia Zoe first handed the first corn out of the pot to the Pope.
With sticks, it won't get hot.
Segalot brought the corn over.
This kind of eating corn on the cob is indeed a bit indecent for the nobles.
But you can't peel off the corn kernels one by one and put them on a plate, and then eat them one by one with a fork...
Segalot did not feel embarrassed after taking the corn, but took the first bite directly.
This gesture was made under the crown of the Pope, and there is still a sense of calmness in it... Elegant and gentle.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing Xia Zoe staring at him all the time, Segalot turned his head suspiciously and asked.
"No, nothing."
Xia Zuoyi shook his head and asked again, "Is corn delicious?"
"It tastes good." Segalot showed a satisfied look.
The golden corn looks very tempting.
- It smells fragrant, and when you eat it, there is a sweet and endless aftertaste that fills your mouth, and the fresh and tender taste is rich.
The taste of corn is not only very sweet, but also very filling.
Usually, people who eat a lot of food are almost full after eating two or three corns, and even feel a little supportive.
This finding was even more surprising.
After lunch, the next step is to harvest sweet potatoes.
The sweet potato field is just like the ground where potatoes were planted before, it is all green, the roots are exposed on the top, and the sweet potato is under the ground...
The commoners or slaves held farm implements and swallowed with anticipation and excitement—sweet potatoes… Could it be the same as potatoes
There are actually a lot of sweet potatoes growing under the rhizomes
The author has something to say: Xia Xia: I will withdraw after a test, anyway, I am not in a hurry.
Pope: … Was he flirting with me just now
Xia Xia: There is rice, I just touch it.
Pope: …