The koi wife dressed as the male protagonist of the imperial examination

Chapter 339
To be honest, even if Fang Qingqing only ate meals or pasta mixed with coarse grains for a while when she just came to this time and space, she basically ate white noodles or refined grains later on.

But Fang Qingqing was still deeply impressed, the food mixed with corn and soybeans was really not tasty, it was rough and choking and hard to swallow.

But she knows that many people are used to eating this kind of food, and even more people can't eat enough to fill their stomachs.

This is the case for all people, the first pursuit of life is to actually want to live a better life.

From this, Fang Qingqing couldn't help feeling that human society is indeed progressing very fast.

In the era before her, everyone was already very good materially and was constantly seeking progress and upgrading, just to pursue a better quality of life.

Now, just wanting to live longer is already a big test.

Or is this also one of her purposes for coming here, to turn her golden finger into an ability to benefit more people?

Sweet potatoes already exist, potatoes are about to be popularized, and corn is about to be planted.

Next, is it possible to grow peppers, tomatoes, etc., and find a way to grow them?
Fang Qingqing was happy thinking about it to herself, because these plots were very common, so she didn't have a blocking system.

The koi system feels the psychological changes of the host, and has a helpless sense of aggrieved:
Dear, originally you were making steady progress in the direction of a doctor, when did you switch to a biologist?
During his daughter-in-law's confinement period, Li Xiuping passed the bright road with His Majesty the Emperor openly and aboveboard, and he only entered the palace for a rotation in a few days.

Just so that I can have more time to take care of my wife and children at home.

In this regard, Emperor Hongwen just agreed with a smile, while his fellow officials all looked at him with hatred.

Even during this two-month period, some colleagues secretly took over his previous work, and even took credit for him.

Jingrui and Xu Zifan all stood up for Li Xiuping's injustice, but he himself took it lightly, there is still a long time in life.

If he has to worry about everything with others, then he will be really sad in the future.

But Li Xiuping also knew that His Majesty the Emperor was kind and tolerant to him, so he naturally wanted to reciprocate.

The former potato Huangzhuang has already harvested, and it is indeed high-yield, and his wife also compiled a booklet about various ways to eat potatoes.

It can fill the stomach, and it is very delicious. Li Xiuping has eaten it and dedicated the pamphlet to His Majesty the Emperor.

But this time, Li Xiuping even invited Shengshang to visit their Zhuangzi and harvest the corn himself.

From the previous experience, the Holy Majesty should be very happy, for Master Li who has been by the Holy Majesty's side as a bachelor attendant.

He is very clear how empty the current treasury is.

On a crisp autumn morning, Emperor Hongwen, who pretended to be traveling, arrived at the Zhuangzi of the Li family with only his internal guards and a few ministers. At this time, the tenants in the village had already started harvesting corn.

Unlike potatoes buried deep in the ground, this corn grows outside and is visible to the naked eye. The Emperor and the others were very excited to see the abundant fruits hanging from the corn stalks.

Even Emperor Hongwen strode forward to break off a corn cob with his own hands, peeled off its layers of coats under the guidance of old man Li, and saw the full grains of corn kernels inside.

There were many corn cobs on one corn stalk, and each corn cob was covered with corn kernels. Emperor Hongwen looked at the reddish eyes.

"If wheat and rice can be planted all over the country, and there are many high-yield potatoes and corn in the fields, how can the people not be full?"

Old man Li had taken some corn on the cob before. He knew that the corn could be eaten raw, and it tasted very good with a hint of sweetness.

But he heard that the third child had seen that if the emperor was very careful about what he ate, no one would be responsible for any problems.

So if His Majesty wants to eat it, the third daughter-in-law provides the easiest way, just wash the corn cobs and put them in an urn to boil.

Naturally, it has received unanimous praise from everyone. This food can fill your stomach and taste very good.

While the monarchs and ministers are eating corn, the Minister of the Ministry of Finance has already led people to count the production of corn.

After knowing the specific data, the old Shangshu, who was over half a century old, lost his composure, and tears filled his eyes with excitement on the spot.

First he congratulated the emperor, then he bowed to Li Xiuping:
"I thank Master Li on behalf of the people in the world."

Li Xiuping looked calm on his face, but in fact his mood was also ups and downs. His wife is really amazing!

After such a toss, it was almost time for lunch, so Li Xiuping naturally wanted to leave the emperor and the others to eat at Zhuangzi.

Originally, old man Li was very nervous, he didn't know what to entertain the emperor.

In his opinion, the emperor and his elders must eat some delicacies from mountains and seas. Old man Li has never seen these things and does not know how to make them.

However, Li Xiuping told him that he doesn't need to be too gorgeous, just cook a meal with some vegetables he made himself in Zhuangzi.

It also specifically emphasized that the staple food is corn and potatoes.

"Father, what good food has your Majesty the Emperor never seen or eaten? You don't care about our family's meal, but this potato and corn is of great significance. We only use the most common method to cook it. The emperor will be happy when he eats it. of."

Old man Li naturally listened to Sanlang's words, so he went to the kitchen to make arrangements, but neither the wife nor daughters-in-law came.

So it can only be done by the cook on Zhuangzi. Fortunately, they are all home-cooked dishes.

Sure enough, the emperor was in a good mood, and he was as happy to eat anything as if he was eating dragon liver and phoenix gall.

After eating and drinking, the group moved to the side hall to sit and drink tea and chat, mainly because Emperor Hongwen asked Li Xiuping some questions about corn and potatoes.

For example, how to save seeds, what problems will be encountered in the planting process, fertilization and irrigation, etc.

Also, how long can these two foods be stored and how can they be eaten.

Wait, anyway, Emperor Hongwen asked whatever he wanted.

It was also fortunate that Li Xiuping had done his homework in advance, and had already learned about it from his wife in detail before, but he was able to answer His Majesty's questions fluently.

Emperor Hongwen was very happy, the smile on his face never stopped for nearly an hour, and finally he said to Li Xiuping with a smile:
"Aiqing, you are indeed a farmer's son, but you are able to find things that are beneficial to people's livelihood regardless of your background."

Since all those present were the confidantes of Emperor Hongwen, he had no taboo at the moment, and asked Li Xiuping directly how he discovered these two crops.

The same Li Xiuping also knew that this was a great opportunity to answer truthfully:
"It's the minister's wife. She went to the mountains to dig various herbs and even took them home to grow them in order to study medicine. It was also because of her studious research spirit that she discovered these two high-yielding crops."

(End of this chapter)