One thousand and two young people, plus a hundred dogs, just lived there, living side by side with the small tribe. As Xi people, hunting was not unfamiliar at all, so there was no problem in survival.

Wang Xuance and Qu Tuquan did not know that after they returned to the Central Plains, they would become the first recorded Central Plains people living in the Arctic Circle, and the first documented Central Plains people to reach the Americas.

"Your Majesty! Qu Tuquan, Wang Xuance! I'm going to pay homage to Your Majesty."

"Pingshen!"

Looking at Qu Tuquan's face, Zou Yu knew that he had matured a lot and was no longer as immature as before. His skin was dark and had marks eroded by wind and frost.

"Sit down quickly! Tell me about your discovery." Zou Yu said with some excitement.

He had just received news from Australia. Less than two months later, news from the Americas was sent. All along, what he wanted most was the news from the Americas. Corn, potatoes, and sweet potatoes were the most productive food crops.

Old man, before the best hybrid rice was developed, simple sweet potatoes and potatoes could feed hundreds of millions of people in the Central Plains, and the court was still very corrupt.

Today's hybrid rice in Datang can only be regarded as a variety improvement. There is still a long way to go to achieve the yield of future generations. What exactly needs to be done in the meantime is still being explored.

"Back to Your Majesty, Wei Chen and General Qutu led people across the strait on the ice. On the way, six brothers accidentally fell into a crack in the sea. They were unable to save them and died.

It then took ten days to land on the other side. At first we didn't know whether it was an island or a mainland, so we continued moving forward.

We walked along the coastline for a month without finding the end, so we decided to stop and explore there.

We searched there for nearly a year, and found a total of seventeen tribes. The largest had only more than 7,000 people, and the smallest had only a few hundred people. We eliminated four of the very hostile tribes, and the last time was not long.

After more, I followed the road back to the Central Plains.

When we went there, 1,002 people died due to disease, battles, and various accidents, 261 people died, 400 people were left there, and 341 people returned to the Central Plains." Qu Tuquan signaled.

Introduction by the articulate Wang Xuance.

Wang Xuance was very excited at first, but gradually became quiet and briefly described their whereabouts.

There was a complete map, marking the route they took, as well as mountains, rivers, and distances; there was also a draft, which showed that they really put a lot of effort into it.

Zou Yu did not interrupt, and he, Fang Xuanling and others listened quietly, and they also realized how difficult it was for them, as if they were seeing a group of passionate young people struggling passionately in a foreign country.

Along the way, there were hardships and difficulties, which made them suffer a lot, but they also fought tenaciously amidst the difficulties.

"You are all good! You have made great contributions to the country and the nation. I will not forget those who sacrificed their lives, and neither will the country and the nation. I will take them home when I go there next time.

." Zou Yu stood up, stepped forward and patted Wang Xuance and Qu Tuchuan on the shoulders, and said with certainty.

He did not mention the rewards and pensions. Wang Xuance knew that it was not that Zou Yu had forgotten, but that the heavy reward was behind him. This also meant that the reward and their contribution were not worth mentioning.

When Wang Xuance was slapped by Zou Yu, his face turned red with excitement and he was speechless.

Qu Tuquan, who had met Zou Yu several times, was much better. Zou Yu recognized him. Although he was so excited that he rubbed his head and giggled, he still knew how to speak.

"It's all a fool's errand that caused so many brothers to die. Your Majesty, just don't blame me."

"Show me what you brought back! If I am not satisfied, I will punish you severely." Zou Yu said with a deliberately straight face.

Seeing what Zou Yu said, the two of them relaxed and felt moved at the same time. Wang Xuance said with certainty: "I will definitely not disappoint His Majesty."

After saying that, he asked the guards to carry a box in and place it in the Jinluan Hall. Zou Yu stood up and walked over. Wang Xuance had already opened the box.

"This is the food of the Tu people. Those Tu people usually live by hunting. This is their winter food. It can be eaten without cooking. Of course! They mainly eat it by roasting it." Wang Xuance introduced.

"Peanuts!" Zou Yu recognized it at a glance. Although it was not the corn or sweet potato that he was most looking forward to, it was still good.

"How many did you bring back?" Zou Yu asked with a satisfied nod.

"Only more than six hundred kilograms." Wang Xuance said with shame.

"I brought hundreds of kilograms of seeds with me all the way back. It's really hard on you!" Zou Yu sighed.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to go again and bring back more seeds for the Tang Dynasty." Wang Xuance saw that Zou Yu not only did not blame him, but comforted him, he couldn't help but be moved, his eyes turned red, and he clasped his fists hard.

"Okay! I promise you, but this time by sea, you go to Bisha, learn how to use warships, and then go with General Lu Mingyue." Zou Yu agreed readily without dampening his enthusiasm.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to go!" Qu Tuquan hurriedly followed.

"Yes, but your mission this time is to explore the waterway and find out how big it is. Then we can go together with the army in the future."

"Your Majesty, I only need 10,000 troops to destroy the disobedient Tu tribe." Qu Tuquan said loudly.

"Haha, never underestimate the enemy. Although I have never been to the place you are going to, I know a thing or two about it. Besides, it is in the north, and the Tu people are of course very small. If you continue to the south, there will definitely be a large population." Zou Yu smiled.

said.

"I obey the decree." Qu Tuquan replied dejectedly.

"At present, we have another enemy. We will soon focus our energy on the west and the Americas. You should first explore the waterway and prepare for the future." Zou Yu explained to him.

"Someone dares to provoke the Tang Dynasty!" Qu Tuquan asked in surprise.

"I have just received an urgent call from Eight Hundred Miles. Persia, Turks and some countries in the Western Region are secretly contacting each other to jointly send troops to attack the Tang Dynasty." Zou Yu said seriously.

Many people don't know this news yet and have not announced it because Zou Yu did not return to Luoyang to avoid causing panic.

"What! This is really unreasonable."

"We didn't go to fight them, but we dared to tease the tiger's beard!"

"Your Majesty! Please order me to go and deal with them!"

After listening to Zou Yu's words, the crowd in the hall suddenly became excited, and everyone started talking angrily.
Chapter completed!