Quick Travel: Start by pretending to be an envoy to help the First Emperor’s infrastructure

Chapter 60: Digging potatoes and almost being deprived of food

The people who served in the Qin Dynasty were already proficient in conscripting civilians, and it didn't take much time to mobilize them. Meng Tian never expected that the first thing he did on Xiuchi Road was to dig potatoes, which were just lumps of earth that he had seen before.

He was worried that the digging process would damage the food given by the gods, so he specially invited the gods to give advice. Naturally, Youan would not refuse. The main reason was that Liuhe also wanted to see the grand scene when the potatoes it had grown day and night were dug out. That being said, even if Meng Tian didn't come, she would take the initiative to go.

The place where Liuhe originally chose to grow potatoes was very remote and desolate, but that was just because of the environment, and the land was not barren. When Youan arrived, the first thing he saw was the shivering, expressionless heads of Guizhou. There was no sadness or joy on their faces. I was used to manual labor like labor, but I didn't understand that I would be assigned to dig things.

What You'an never expected was that there were many people around, and she saw many familiar faces.

"Master Wang, you actually went out?" You'an looked at Wang Wan as if he was surprised, his tone was obviously teasing.

Wang Wan had been fed by her for several months, and she was soft-spoken. Although she still looked at him like a naughty child, she could communicate more or less normally.

"There is no need to call the envoy of God that way. I am no longer serving in the imperial court and cannot afford to be one."

You'an pretended not to notice that he was trying to scare him away with his seriousness and rigidity, but instead approached him and said, "Master Wang has worked hard and achieved great results. He can't be so ruthless and fall out when someone leaves. I'm not that kind of person."

"..." If it were his former colleague Wang Wan, he would think that his character was more or less okay, but when it came out of the mouth of the divine messenger, there was always a hint of a playful smile. It was not that he felt sarcastic, but he always felt that something was wrong. .

"What the divine envoy said is that Wang Cheng's hard work and merits are greater than those of the Qin Dynasty."

A high-spirited voice came. You'an and Wang Wan looked over together and saw Ying Zheng arriving with Fusu Lisi and the others.

"Greetings to Your Majesty!" Wang Wan was polite.

Ying Zheng seemed helpless and said: "Prime Minister Wang has been with the Divine Envoy for so long, but he has not been infected with his casual side."

Youan raised his eyebrows and refused to argue with him.

After Wang Wan left, the political conflicts between Li Si and him were not completely gone, but they were not a serious problem for him. He could say a few words in a friendly manner, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious, much calmer than when he talked to You'an.

You'an didn't know she could arouse the old man's emotions so much.

You'an's eyes just met Fusu's, and before he could say hello, he saw Fusu's alarm seemed to be triggered by something.

"God, Fusu has already taken care of the toilet paper issue, and it will gradually become popular."

Youan was at a loss and didn't understand why Fusu started talking to her about this, especially the word "toilet paper", which was as vague as an old man who had lost all his teeth.

Ying Zheng looked at the two of them, one confused and the other excited, feeling inexplicably amused, so he had free time to watch the show.

You'an didn't quite understand Fusu's brain circuit, but he still answered, "Oh, that's good, eldest son, continue."

Just promote toilet paper, why are you talking to her about this?
Fusu breathed a sigh of relief. At least he didn't have to worry about the divine messenger personally taking action. The two of them had completely different ideas and communicated strangely. Only Ying Zheng, an insider, could understand the funny point, and Li Si and the others didn't either. Why did your majesty see the eldest son and the divine messenger laughing? The joy they exuded made them confused.

I can't even figure it out if I want to learn.

You'an knew from Fusu's words that he directly distributed the toilet paper as officials' monthly salary, and even provided instructions for use so that no one could escape.

You'an actually appreciated Fusu's behavior. Guizhou Province would definitely not need these for the time being. It was best to start with officials. Daily items such as toilet paper, once used, you will know the benefits. Don't look at them as inconspicuous, they are really missing.

Meng Tian arranged for the people to come back and saw many familiar faces. He was not surprised that Ying Zheng came, but some people who took leave came to see them digging potatoes, and some Guizhou leaders from Xianyang City came all the way to watch the fun. Mr. Meng couldn't understand it. of.

"Your Majesty, the envoy is ready. Where do we start?"

Ying Zheng looked at the envoy, and You An stood up, ignoring Liuhe's overly excited screams in his head. Is it really crazy to grow potatoes?You'an pointed at a place casually, "Let's start from here. It's not buried very deep in the ground. Just be careful that if it breaks, you need to dig to the side to avoid missing it."

The soldier next to him caught Meng Tian's look and started digging immediately. When he hoeed down, the soil was splashed, and the flying soil was thick. After two hoedowns, potatoes could already be seen.

The soldier saw that he had good eyesight, so he immediately started digging with his hands, and his eyes got bigger and bigger the more he pulled. Ying Zheng and the others also came over to take a look. When he dug out a series of potatoes, although there was a lot of soil hanging on the heavy potatoes, it was nothing compared to Those potato skewers hanging down as long as your arms are unimportant.

"God-given food and seeds, this is God's gift to Great Qin!"

Before they could express themselves, Qian Shou next to him knelt down and kept mumbling. You'an silently muttered "Sin". In ancient times, he was really tired and felt that his life span would be shortened.

There were seven potatoes hanging from one potato plant in a second. Youan watched them one by one pick up the potatoes with their hands, and each of the powerful figures in the court were now fighting for their lives.

You'an reminded silently, "Mr. Meng, it's time to dig potatoes."

Meng Tian was also in a daze. He still didn't come back to his senses after being reminded, but obeying the order was engraved in his bones and he had already gone to ask the Guizhou leaders to dig.

It's just that those careful movements made Youan's tooth hurt.

After Zhi Su Naishi personally dug two plants, he held a bunch of potatoes in one hand and immediately said: "Leave these potatoes to us. We will definitely guarantee the food for Mr. Meng Xiuchi Road."

It's rare for Tie Congji to be generous, but Meng Tian can't be the master.

Ying Zheng also had this idea. After all, with such an intuitive picture, they could know how productive they were without exact data. If it weren't for the soldiers blocking the way, the capital city of Guizhou who was watching the excitement would have rushed up to help.

You'an said angrily: "It can't be used as a staple food. It can be used as an emergency at most. It can be eaten as a vegetable at most. Don't worry about one and lose the other."

She was really afraid that she would see Gaoyang unable to walk, and the potato disease would become rampant and impossible to save.

Everyone who listened to her with open ears was a little disappointed, but they quickly comforted themselves that it was also a good thing to be able to deal with emergencies.

Wang Wan's eyes softened when she looked at You'an, which made her scalp numb. She might as well look at the eyes of a naughty child. She couldn't bear such tenderness.

The vigorous labor scene that You'an originally imagined developed in a weird direction. Everyone was cautious, the potatoes were slightly scratched, and everyone looked sad. It was You'an who explained it before giving up.

Youan couldn't see their overly cautious attitude and could understand it, but if they kept doing this, the potatoes would have to be buried in the ground for the summer.

She directly asked Ji Bu to dig potatoes. Ji Bu didn't feel sorry for his bronze sword at all this time, and he and Ji Xin dug potatoes. Their wild posture was in sharp contrast to those next to them. They encountered many condemning looks, but When they found out that it was the envoy of the gods who wanted to eat, they all felt that it didn't matter. The leaders of Da Qin had another day of double standards.

You'an ignored their deification of potatoes and adopted the simplest cooking method, roasting potatoes.

Digging a hole, lighting a fire, and burying the potatoes were all done by Ji Bu of course. The dusty potatoes themselves didn’t actually have much flavor, and the glutinous powder taste was a bit choking, but it couldn’t stop the eyes of everyone around them. The fiery gazes of the monarchs and ministers of Great Qin all tasted the taste.

They are not like Youan who pursues taste. Taste is not important under high yields. Moreover, the taste of potatoes has exceeded their expectations. Even the pure taste has amazed them. There is no other shortcoming except choking in the throat, and the feeling of fullness is the same. Strong.

Ying Zheng held the dusty potatoes in his hand, and the hope in his heart was infinitely magnified. Since there is such a high-quality grain, what kind of surprise should be given to him by the corn that the angel has praised again and again?

You'an had no time to care about the whirling thoughts of the Qin monarchs and ministers. Her mind was already thinking about fried potatoes, stir-fried potatoes, stewed potatoes...

Ji Bu and Ji Xin faced everyone's eager gazes, just put the potatoes in baskets and carried them away. If it weren't for the name of the divine envoy there, they probably wouldn't be able to leave.

For the first time, Ji Bu realized that his force was not enough to protect himself.

(End of this chapter)