Datang Nongwang

Chapter 823 Everyone has a reward for the great harvest
That's the case with corn.

Although Li Chongyuan was from Jiangxi province in the south in his previous life, he also knew that when the corn was grown enough to be eaten raw, it had to be kept on the stalk for at least one month, and at most one and a half months before it could be peeled off and stored.

Otherwise, if the corn is peeled off before it is completely dry, although it is not impossible to germinate, bad seeds will definitely increase. At that time, if Li Chongyuan wants to keep the seeds, it will be an extra trouble.

The corn silk must be dried until it is dry, so that it can be harvested and peeled off at that time, and then peeled and dried in the sun.

The potatoes are ripe, and so is the corn, but it is still some time before they are ripe.

Although Li Chongyuan was a little helpless, it would take some time before he returned to Chang'an.

But fortunately, the corn was already ripe, and after Li Chongyuan asked Xing Ba and the others to pick some, each of them gnawed on it and walked towards the residence.

"Xiao Langjun, this taste is really good, sweet, the only thing is that it can't fill your stomach." After eating two corns, Xing Basheng said with some regret.

Li Chongyuan shook his head, "You, you, this is not how to eat corn to make you full. We eat this way to satisfy our appetite, not to fill our stomachs. If we really want to be full, we have to wait for the corn to dry out. Afterwards, grind it into powder, and then make it into soup cakes, and then you can have a full stomach.”

"Ah? You have to grind it into powder to fill your stomach. Then why did the aborigines eat it raw when they were in the Eastern Continent? Or did they cook it directly? I didn't see them grind it into powder to make soup cakes. What about it?" Xing Ba was a little confused after hearing this.

At the beginning, when I saw those aborigines in the Eastern Continent, those aborigines really did what Xingba said. They ate corn raw like they did, or peeled it and cooked it in a pot, but they didn't do it like this. What Li Chongyuan said was ground into powder and then made into soup cakes to eat.

Noodles, that's from Huaxia.

Westerners, either eat mush, or eat boiled things, how can there be any noodles, soup cakes and the like.

Even in modern times, Westerners still eat pasta or pasta.

And the way of pasta is completely different from that of Huaxia.

It can be seen that at present, no matter whether it is the aboriginals of the Eastern Continent, or the people going west to the west, the people there are probably still eating shit up to now.

It is said that whether it is noodles or pasta that Westerners eat, they are all said to have been passed down from China.

As for whether it is true or not, it is difficult to verify.

Because, some people will hold objections, saying that Marco Polo has not been to China until it has been verified, and it is also said that the imperial court restricted ten Han households to have a kitchen knife and so on.

Although this wheat originally originated in the Mesopotamia, it was spread to China from the Mesopotamia.

But when it comes to eating, the author believes that this noodle must have been invented by the Chinese and then spread to the West at that time.

Why do you say that?
There are several reasons.

Let’s just talk about the kitchen knife. The imperial court restricted ten Han households to have one kitchen knife?

Don't you need to eat without a kitchen knife?So you don't need to chop vegetables?
Farmers and common people are not fools. If they don't have iron kitchen knives, don't they know how to use wooden knives?With a stone knife, etc.?
Could it be that without chopsticks, I, the Chinese, have to learn from those Westerners, that I can't eat with my hands?The author totally disagrees with this so-called argument.

Second, let’s talk about Marco Polo.

Even though he has never been to China, the travel notes he described actually talked about all things in China, even if he has not been there, but he can tell everything about China. Otherwise, he wouldn't know it wasn't.

Since someone has been here, it means that some things from China must have been brought to the west, and this noodle may be one of them.

The author is not a historian. Although he cannot find any evidence to prove it, it can be inferred.

Whether it is true or not is up to the judges to decide for themselves.

At least, according to what the author has seen.

This noodle must have spread from China to the West.

Let’s talk about another matter. With the opening of the Silk Road, the Persians came to China and then returned. Didn’t the recipe of soup and rice be brought over?
Soup cake is noodle soup, also known as Butuo.

It has long been recorded in "Qi Min Yao Shu", it can be seen that this noodle has long been popular in China today, and it is bound to disappear in the Tang Dynasty.

Furthermore, from the point of view of the current Westerners eating paste and then eating pasta, the Westerners at that time must have not learned the essence of my Chinese, so the so-called pasta was achieved.

and so.

Look at all parties to infer, regardless of whether there is direct evidence.

In terms of internal, external and internal aspects, although the noodles are not a big deal, the tea culture has already been spread to Persia, so why can’t the noodles be spread?

No gossip, let's get back to the topic.

Xing Ba said that the natives in the Eastern Continent did not eat corn as Li Chongyuan said, which is really unreasonable.

At the same time, there was still suspicion in his heart, "How does Mr. Xiaolang know other ways to eat this corn?"How did he know that this corn can be made into soup cakes? '

It's normal for Xingba to have doubts in his heart.

After all, whether it is corn or potatoes, they all found them in the Eastern Continent with Li Chongyuan. It can be said that everyone has seen this kind of thing for the first time.

They didn't know how to eat the corn, but Li Chongyuan knew it clearly and plainly, and he was curious.

But he, who was curious, was relieved again.

"Xiao Langjun even knows these crops in the Eastern Continent, and he must know how to eat them. It seems that I am also stupid. '

Xingba also knew that if he asked Li Chongyuan about these questions, Li Chongyuan would definitely not say anything.

As for Li Chongyuan's ability to know these things, Xingba is difficult to understand, but after so many years, he has already gotten used to Li Chongyuan's behavior.

Xing Ba was suspicious and relieved, but after Li Chongyuan got his question, he had to explain, "Corn is the same as the wheat we grow, but it is different. Corn can be eaten raw or boiled. And This way of eating is too simple and not full. If you want to be full, you have to grind it into a powder like wheat grains, or make it into corn paste, or make it into cornmeal, or add some more Wheat flour is added to make another kind of cornmeal. In short, it is made into noodles, which will surely fill the stomach.”

Xingba continued to nibble on the corn in his hand, the corn had a slight sweet taste, and after hearing what Li Chongyuan said, he was looking forward to the cornmeal.

Xing Ba looked forward, Tang Li and others naturally came with some expectations.

but.

After they returned to the residence, Xing Ba and the others couldn't understand Li Chongyuan's actions after he made people set fire to him.

After half an hour.

When there was a fragrance from the pot, Tang Li couldn't help but said: "Young Lord, after the corn is boiled like this, the aroma is even more tangy, I can't help it."

"Yes, Mr. Xiaolang. Can you still eat corn like this? It's really delicious." Xing Ba and the others echoed, and their eyes were fixed on the pot.

Li Chongyuan didn't explain much.

After the contents of the pot were almost ready, Li Chongyuan told Xing Ba to quickly fish out the contents and let them cool.

The aroma of the corn that was just taken out of the pot permeated the kitchen, causing everyone to inhale it.

No one has ever smelled the aroma of boiled corn.

Even Li Chongyuan hasn't smelled it for more than ten years.

After hearing this, even Li Chongyuan wanted to peel it off and eat it.

One for each, and after the distribution, Li Chongyuan took off his coat without saying a word, and began to gnaw on it.

After that sweet taste returned to his mouth again, Li Chongyuan's thoughts suddenly went to his previous life.

And Xingba and others who were assigned to one each also followed Li Chongyuan's example, peeling off the fur coat of the corn, and started gnawing on it, without any time to say anything else.

This is the first time they have eaten boiled corn. The taste may not be the best, but it is definitely something they will never forget.

After they finished eating one, they picked up another one and gnawed on it without asking Li Chongyuan.

Having followed Li Chongyuan for so many years, they have long been so indifferent, and they know that Li Chongyuan will never think that they are offside over such a trivial matter.

Similarly, Li Chongyuan also encouraged them to be more casual.

In the following days.

Pick up the potatoes.

When the potatoes were together, there were mountains and piles, which made Li Chongyuan feel very relieved.

At the same time, I am also glad that I have come to Zhenzhou to plant and cultivate.

Even without fertilizer, the yield of potatoes per mu exceeded [-] jin.

Fifty or sixty acres of potatoes were finished together, and Li Chongyuan ignored the time issue, and asked people to choose large ones, cut them into pieces and continue planting.

This is Zhenzhou, the most suitable place for breeding and planting.

It doesn't matter what time and season it is.

With those old family members invited to join in, the potato planting this time was much smoother and the time was very fast.

After a few days, the [-] acres of potatoes have been planted.

As for the remaining potatoes, there are as many as forty to fifty thousand catties.

However, Li Chongyuan did not continue to plant.

After all, the remaining potatoes are not to mention small in size, and there are quite a few damaged ones.

In addition, it was inconvenient for many people to buy food, so Li Chongyuan directly asked people to divide the potatoes and serve as food for each household.

As for the method of eating, it must be clearly explained, so as not to let someone gnaw and vomit.

After everyone tasted the potatoes, they even talked about the deliciousness and satiety of the potatoes, which made Li Chongyuan even more affirmed his decision.

As soon as the potatoes are dug and planted, the tomatoes in this field are also harvested.

Not many tomatoes are planted, only about [-] acres.

Harvesting is just harvesting, but it will not pull out seedlings.

Because, after a batch of tomatoes are harvested, they will continue to grow.

Moreover, Li Chongyuan has no plans to grow tomatoes this year.

This thing is not easy to store, nor is it easy to transport.

Even if I have a paddle steamer, the speed is fast enough, but it can't be completely transported to Chang'an.

to this end.

Li Chongyuan planned to use the harvested tomatoes to make tomato sauce, except for picking the big ones and keeping them as seeds.

Peanuts need to be harvested and planted.

Pumpkins have to be harvested and planted.

Sunflower seeds have to be harvested and planted.

Chili must be harvested and planted.

By the time these harvests are over, it's all well into late October.

but.

Li Chongyuan still didn't stop, because the sweet potatoes were about to start harvesting again.

Harvesting sweet potatoes is another big deal, after all, the most sweet potatoes are planted, one thousand mu.

Fortunately, there are many people, plus the people brought by Wang Sheng, and his own people, it is not difficult to harvest this thousand acres of sweet potatoes.

Fortunately, Li Chongyuan doesn't plan to take cassava this year, otherwise, whether Li Chongyuan can return to Chang'an this year is a matter of choice.

As the sweet potatoes were harvested, it took half a month until the harvest was over and the fibers were inserted, and then the corn was harvested and planted.

At the end of early November, everything that should be harvested has been harvested, and what should be planted has also been planted.

Li Chongyuan looked at the things piled up on his planting base, his face was full of accomplishment and relief, "It's great, with so many good things here, within a few years, my farmer in Datang The people will never go hungry again."

"Xiao Langjun, if the Holy Majesty sees this scene in front of him, he will definitely reward you, Xiao Langjun. These are grains, and one mu can produce thousands of catties of grain. According to Xiao Langjun's wish If it is extended to all the peasants and common people in my Datang, the grain produced in one year in my Datang can last me for ten years." Xing Ba stood beside Li Chongyuan, looking at all the food piled up in front of his residence. The crops recovered some time ago are full of emotion.

Li Chongyuan nodded and said: "If this is the case, no one will starve to death in my Tang Dynasty. Even if war breaks out, the people of my Tang Dynasty will not starve."

As for whether this is the case, no one knows.

It is said that when the food supply is fully sufficient, the population of this country will increase dramatically.

At present, Datang has been established for more than 2000 years, and its population has grown from more than 3000 million at the beginning to more than [-] million by now, and it is even heading towards [-] million. (The population is roughly written, and the specifics cannot be verified. Some scholars are quoted.)
A huge amount of sweet potatoes were piled up in front of the residence, and Li Chongyuan knew that such a pile would be damaged.

But fortunately, Li Chongyuan had asked Wang Sheng to lead someone to build a warehouse.

The warehouse cannot be completed this year, but it should be completed next year.

Moreover, a lot of warehouses have to be built as soon as they are built, and at least dozens of warehouses are required to store these grains.

"Line eight, let someone inform you, let those workers come here for a big dinner today. They have worked hard for so long, they should have a good rest, and they will be rewarded. In addition, let people fill up the boat tomorrow, Then let the workers move these things to their own homes for storage, so they can eat and use as they please.” Li Chongyuan was thinking about how to find a place to store the things in front of him before it rained, but the only thing Li Chongyuan could think of was the workers’ food. home.

The day.

Before more than two thousand people came to Li Chongyuan's residence, they ate a big meal.

The meals for the conference are mainly based on these crops produced in the planting base, supplemented by a lot of meat.

During the dinner, Li Chongyuan gave rewards to these workers who had worked hard for a month.

There is money, cloth, and objects.

And on this day, all the workers and their family members ate happily, and even laughed when they took it.

(End of this chapter)