Not to mention what Henghe's side is planning, and whether Tian Minyan will be plotted by them. Ever since potatoes were grown, Qingzhou has quickly become a potato craze, especially the French fries that are so popular among children.
popular.
Since there were nearly 20,000 kilograms of potatoes that could not be used as seed potatoes, Tian Minyan gave away some as a favor and put the rest on the first floor for sale. Of course, they could only dine in. That small plate of French fries cost $
Two hundred dollars, but the supply still exceeds the demand. It's really a sky-high price.
Tian Minyan's family made a lot of money as a result, and she was laughing so hard all day long that she couldn't see her teeth.
After the harvest, it really entered a busy period. Tian Minyan immediately asked the long-term workers to plow a hundred acres of land, dig ridges for planting cotton, apply base fertilizer, and test the planting amount. In addition, Tian Minyan opened the first-floor branch and the kitchen and toilet factory.
He was so busy that he was standing on tiptoe.
The weather in February is still cold, and the moment when the snow melts is more bitter than ever.
Tian Minyan was checking the test results again. Fortunately, the prince was here again.
Here he comes again? Is he really free? After hearing this, Tian Minyan hurriedly washed her hands and changed clothes before going to the front yard and living room.
As in the past, Qi Shiqi was accompanied by Yang Guan and the arrogant Eunuch Fuquan. However, today there was also a middle-aged man in his fifties, as well as a young boy with fine features.
"Your Majesty, good luck." Tian Min looked blessed.
"Get up." Qi Shiqi put down the tea cup in his hand.
Tian Minyan stood up straight with a smile and looked at the middle-aged uncle who was wearing a commoner suit, with a dark face and a goatee. Who is this?
"Your Majesty, is this the Tian girl you mentioned who can grow cotton?" the middle-aged uncle said, stroking his beard.
"Exactly." Qi Shiqi nodded and said to Tian Minyan: "This is Lord Xia Guang. I am here to help you grow cotton."
Xia Guang? Xia... Tian Minyan's eyes lit up as she thought about it, this is the gentleman Qi Shiqi recommended to Tian Minrui and the others?
Although he is not young, he is still the number one scholar at that time. Tian Minyan straightened her expression and greeted him respectfully: "Good luck, Mr. Xia."
"Well, it looks like you can really grow that cotton." Xia Guang nodded while stroking his beard.
Tian Minyan nodded and said: "This little lady will do her best."
"Cotton loves the sun. I heard that it is as soft as silk and as warm as hot summer..." Xia Guang talked about the properties of cotton, obviously having done detailed homework.
Tian Minyan said with a smile: "Sir, you are indeed knowledgeable. In addition to what you said, cotton can also be woven into cloth. Cotton cloth absorbs sweat easily. I am familiar with it. The most important thing is that if we can plant a large amount of cotton in the Southern Dynasty, in the future, our country's frontier warriors will
I will no longer be afraid of the cold winter.”
As soon as her words came out, everyone in the living room fell silent. Qi Shiqi was the first to react and said in a deep voice: "Do you know what you said?"
"Your Majesty, I know very well." Tian Minyan was not afraid at all. She looked into his eyes and said, "Grow cotton, and my southern country will no longer be afraid of the cold winter months."
Although wool and other materials are very warm, they are only worn by nobles and wealthy families, let alone soldiers. Therefore, cotton is the best warm-keeping crop, and if there is more cotton, the common people will also be blessed.
"Okay, your tone is not ordinary. Is this little girl really capable or is she just talking nonsense? Let me see if it is really as you say." Xia Guang said with twinkling eyes.
Tian Minyan pursed her lips and wanted to say something. When she saw Qi Shiqi's narrowed peach blossom eyes, she coughed and said seriously: "I hope you can help me. After all, practice and words are completely different."
Two different things."
Xia Guang laughed and looked at Tian Minyan with raised eyebrows. This little girl was a bit interesting.
Qi Shiqi shook his head and asked about the progress of cotton.
Tian Minyan already had an idea, and she said it smoothly: "The amount of seeds used is not much. I can't use so many seeds in my hundred acres of land. I wonder where the prince said he would find another piece of land?"
Qi Shiqi mentioned a place, Tian Minyan was stunned, what a coincidence?
"Any question?" Qi Shiqi asked upon seeing her expression.
He didn't know how to farm, so he asked people to find what kind of land Tian Minyan wanted. This Zhuangzi was also prepared by the people below.
"No." Tian Minyan laughed and said, "Qian'er heard that a village covering an area of several thousand acres near Niutun Village was bought by someone. I didn't expect that it was the prince's handiwork."
Seeing Qi Shiqi raise her eyebrows again, she added: "I also bought a small village in Niutun Village."
"Is that the one called Tianjiazhuang?" Qi Shiqi asked after thinking about it.
"Exactly." Tian Minyan answered with a smile, and then asked: "I wonder how much land the prince plans to plant?"
There must be paddy fields in the several thousand acres of land. Cotton loves drought, so those paddy fields cannot be used.
"Of course these are planned by you and Mr. Xia." Qi Shiqi rolled his eyes and said, "Go prepare the guest room, I'm tired."
"ah?"
"What, you don't want to?" Qi Shiqi's eyes widened.
"No, it's not." Tian Minyan waved her hands hurriedly. Seeing Xia Guang's interested eyes, she hurriedly gave her seventeen dozen winks and mouthed a few words.
Qi Shiqi glared at her, damn girl, she is always busy trying to get benefits, so he turned his head and said to Xia Guang: "Mr.
How about it, give me some advice."
When Xia Guang heard this, he frowned and said, "Your Majesty, I don't have the habit of accepting disciples."
"Who asked you to accept a disciple? If you are willing, just have a cup of tea. I want you to give me some advice." Qi Shiqi glared and raised his voice: "You are the number one scholar appointed by the late emperor. I am here to give you some advice."
I believe that if you just give me some pointers, your two children will benefit a lot, and they will be better than what they learned in that shabby school."
Xia Guang not only frowned now, but even the wrinkles on his face were like killing a fly. Isn't this trying to force someone into trouble?
"Master Xia is a student of the Song Dynasty's bachelor, and he is also the number one scholar. I believe that you have real materials. The number one scholar appointed by the late emperor will not be chosen by you in vain, right? So,
If these two children get some guidance, they will definitely not insult your name and will learn something." Qi Shiqi looked at him sideways and said with a smile: "Master Xia, do you think so or not?"
Sweat was dripping from Xia Guang's forehead. Didn't he have to try his best to teach those two children? Otherwise, if they didn't get the honors or anything like that, it would prove that he was the top scholar in vain.
Only when he has been taught can he be considered to have real talent.
He wanted to refuse, but could he? The look in his eyes said that he could be destroyed if he just said "no".
"I'm scared." Xia Guang bent over and said tremblingly: "Your Majesty preaches, I should do my best."
Tian Minyan's mouth twitched when she saw it. She was a scheming, scoundrel, and forced others to teach students. It was really embarrassing, but this was the style of the prince!
