Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 2438: Fighting for the Corn Market
After the car stopped at the entrance of the alley, Yang Xiaotao asked Wang Hao to help move the wooden box in the car to the study.

In the yard, Ran's mother and Ran Qiuye looked at the wooden boxes that Yang Xiaotao moved in with great curiosity.

Yang Xiaotao didn't explain much and just said something about work, and the two didn't ask any more questions.

Entering the study, Yang Xiaotao started tinkering with it.

At this time, Xiaowei flew down from the locust tree and circled above a pile of boxes.

Yang Xiaotao didn't have time to pay attention to her. He first arranged the seeds in chronological order.

Since the reduction in Gao Yufeng's and his team's yield is linked to the capacity of the seeds, that is to say, these seeds have become weaker from generation to generation since the very beginning.

Regardless of whether it is the father or the mother, if this happens, it must be that the characteristics of the plant itself have changed.

Yang Xiaotao found a pen and paper and began to record the time, while listing out the plans in his mind.

After everything was ready, Yang Xiaotao asked Xiaowei to start.

"Xiao Wei, check this row from the beginning to see if there are any changes in the energy inside!"

Yang Xiaotao pointed to a row of grids on the left side of the wooden box, which contained all the male copies.

It's just that it's been passed down from generation to generation, and there's no noticeable difference on the surface, but no one knows what's going on inside.

Xiaowei nodded and quickly appeared in the grid.

In the room, a little green light appeared and disappeared from time to time.

"Master, the energy here is almost the same!"

After hearing this, Yang Xiaotao pointed to the grid in the front and then to the box in front of him.

These two are the seeds with the longest span.

"What about these two? Is there any difference?"

Xiao Wei shook her head, "No, it's almost the same!"

Yang Xiaotao nodded and wrote it down in his notebook.

“The middle row!”

Yang Xiaotao asked, pointing to a row of middle grids.

Xiaowei shuttled through it again, then flew into the air with a serious look on her face.

"what happened?"

"Master, this is a little less!"

Xiao Wei pointed to the last grid and said, "It's less than that one!"

"However, in some grids, some have more, and some have less!"

Yang Xiaotao looked serious. This was the mother of the species.

"In each of them, are there more or less?"

Xiao Wei tried it again, then nodded, "Generally speaking, this one has much more energy, and this one has less energy."

Xiaowei pointed to the last one in the front.

Yang Xiaotao already had a guess, and then asked Xiaowei to look at the row of hybrids on the left.

Sure enough, it was just as Yang Xiaotao guessed.

Although there is more energy in each grid, the overall energy is getting less and less.

Yang Xiaotao paced in the study, his mind lost in thought.

Energy is actually vitality.

It is just like the birth, aging, sickness and death of human beings. Being sick or losing part of the body will affect vitality.

That is, the energy is reduced.

There are only a few factors that cause the vitality of crops to decline.

Water, soil, nutrients, diseases, natural disasters, etc.

Xiaowei was flying aside. The previous things were just a piece of cake for her!
Just when I was thinking about how to go out and tease Wangcai, Yang Xiaotao's voice came.

"Xiao Wei, arrange the items in this grid for me, and put the ones with more energy here!"

Yang Xiaotao pointed to the grid at the top, which was the original master copy.

"understand!"

Xiao Wei responded and rushed into the grid.

After a while, Xiaowei controlled the corn kernels to fall onto the table and then lined them up.

The process is easy and very fun!
Yang Xiaotao came over and began to observe the corn kernels.

Starting from the beginning, at first glance, they are basically the same.

Then Yang Xiaotao took out a magnifying glass from the drawer, cut it open with a knife, and observed it carefully.

Then Yang Xiaotao discovered the biggest difference between the two.

Corn kernels with high energy content have full endosperm.

Not only are the corns low in energy and fullness, Yang Xiaotao also discovered special white spots in the corn endosperm.

If Yang Xiaotao hadn't had his body strengthened over the years and his extraordinary eyesight, along with the help of a magnifying glass, he would have really overlooked it.

Then Yang Xiaotao asked Xiaowei to sort the corn kernels in the other boxes and compare the ones with the most energy with the ones with the least energy. The results were basically the same.

In the same grid, the one with the most energy is the fullest.

Among the different grids, the one with the most energy is the fullest.

The ones with the lowest energy are not only shriveled, but also have white spots.

This is not the end. Yang Xiaotao took out the parent copies used to cultivate Yangcun No. 1 from the space. Since the successful cultivation, Yang Xiaotao kept part of the parent copies in the space.

I didn't think much about it when I kept it, I just felt it had some commemorative significance.

When I get older and look back on the past, I will have a thought.

There is no concept of time in space, so the energy and opportunity of the seed itself are not lost.

Yang Xiaotao asked Xiaowei to help check the energy situation.

Sure enough, the energy of the father remained almost the same.

The original mother has more energy and no white spots.

In this way, Yang Xiaotao can determine that the mother plant has changed during the generation process.

"Xiao Wei, can you feel this white spot?"

Yang Xiaotao pondered for a moment and then spoke to Xiaowei.

He didn't know why this thing existed, but he was sure that the lack of energy was related to it.

Xiaowei quickly came to the table and looked at the cut corn kernels, looking at them one by one with her little head.

"Master, Xiaowei can't feel it."

"Ok!"

Xiaowei would not lie, and Yang Xiaotao did not force her.

As for how this change occurred, Yang Xiaotao didn't have the time to study it.

But the direction has been found, and the answer is not far away.

If this doesn't work, select large and plump corn kernels as the mother plant.

If this thing is really to be implemented, it just requires more manpower.

Now, what we lack the least is people.

The next thing is the matter of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Yang Xiaotao put away the corn kernels on the table, then clapped his hands and praised Xiaowei.

For Xiaowei, this was just a small thing. She completed the task by running around in the corn pile.

But in fact, if people are required to make judgments and identify the differences, not only machine assistance is needed, but also a lot of time is needed for tedious verification.

So, at the critical moment, it still has to be Xiaowei!

With the breakthrough, Yang Xiaotao felt relieved.

"Come on, let me take you swimming!"

He shouted to Xiaowei, and Xiaowei was flying happily in the air.

At the same time, Yang Xiaotao came out of the study and said something to Ran Qiuye and her mother, then rode out on his bicycle with his fishing rod and bucket.

Wangwang followed happily behind him.

……

In the early morning, a thin mist emerged from the lake, covering the quiet town and the farms in the distance waiting for the harvest.

This is a small town located on the shore of Lake Huron.

The entire town has a population of less than a thousand people, but it covers a vast area and has many farms.

Now, the farm is full of corn, so densely packed that from a distance it looks like a yellow carpet covering the earth.

In the center of the town stands a church.

This is where the villagers in the town usually worship.

Over the years it has become the town's regional landmark.

Even during the busy farming season, people’s inner prayers cannot be delayed.

Behind the church, in a manor.

The coolness of the early morning seeped in through the window, making the person on the bed feel a little chilly.

Then a big hand pulled the quilt next to them and covered them, hiding the two bodies.

Just this action made the woman next to him open her eyes.

"Sleep a little longer, dear!"

The man felt the movement and without opening his eyes, he knew what the woman was going to do!
The woman got up and closed the window.

Then he went to the bedside and put on a piece of clothing, quickly went to the next room to check on his sleeping daughter, then went forward to close the doors and windows, and then walked back into the room.

"Ada sleeps like you, hugging the quilt!"

The woman smiled and sat on the head of the bed. The man opened his eyes, then felt the power surging in his body through the loose pajamas. He reached out and pulled the woman onto the bed.

The woman was shy, but she undressed obediently.

This is time for two people.

The man's work meant that they were separated from each other. Even now that his daughter was so old, she had only seen her father a few times.

Fortunately, the supply that never ran out allowed the mother and daughter to live comfortably. She didn't need to rush around for a living and only needed to take care of her daughter.

As for the man's situation outside, she would not ask, nor would she care how many women like her the man has.

The two of them continued exercising until the clouds and fog cleared, and then the woman got up and prepared breakfast.

The man dressed himself and then went to dress his daughter.

However, at this moment, an uninvited guest appeared at the door.

Hearing the knock on the door, the man subconsciously reached for his waist, but after hearing the sound, his vigilance was relaxed again.

I just couldn't help but curse, "Damn bastard, don't you know I'm on vacation?"

The woman opened the door and saw a middle-aged man with thinning hair standing outside.

At this time, the middle-aged man was holding a big stuffed toy in one hand and two bottles of red wine in the other.

Standing at the door, he looked out of place.

"Excuse me, ma'am, I'm looking for Mr. Lawrence."

When the woman heard the other party's intention, she looked back and saw the man walking down the stairs.

Seeing the person at the door, he gave her an apologetic smile.

"Okay, you guys chat!"

The woman seemed to have a premonition of something, and walked aside, looking a little lonely!

“Smith, you’d better give me a reason!”

When he arrived at the door, Lawrence did not let anyone in. Instead, he stared at the men in front of him with a serious expression.

Smith smiled helplessly after hearing this. It was really not easy to work for others.

It was clearly this guy who warned him to come directly to him if he had any news.

But when I really came, I was rejected again.

I want to take a vacation too!
"Sir, I'm sorry to disturb your vacation, but this time, I have to tell you."

I cursed in my heart but still had to look apologetic on my face. After all, he was my boss.
Hearing Smith say this, Lawrence frowned, then opened the door and the two walked in.

"Oh, is this the beautiful and lovely little Princess Ida?"

When Smith entered the house, he saw the little girl lying on the stairs.

He knew Lawrence's situation. Although he had countless women and even often went out with his secretary, when it came to family, there was only the mother and daughter in front of him.

Only a few people know about this place.

"You big bad guy, I hate you!"

Aida looked at Smith, who was waving the doll at her, and uttered something very hurtful.

Smith felt a little helpless. Are all children nowadays so naughty?
He ran more than a thousand miles to get here.

"Let's go to the study."

Lawrence gave Ada a thumbs-up and then led Smith into the study.

"what happened?"

Lawrence asked before Smith sat down.

Smith took out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Lawrence, then explained, "This is the intelligence sent back by the people we planted in the alliance."

"Also, I specifically asked about the research status of 'leukoplakia', and I think it is necessary to tell you about it."

“Maybe we need to start preparing!”

After Smith finished explaining his purpose, Lawrence looked at the information solemnly.

The intelligence data is the corn production data on the black soil of the alliance in recent years.

Of course, this is not the total number of the league.

After all, a new emperor appoints new ministers, and the newcomers will always step on the heads of their ancestors in order to demonstrate their abilities.

Especially the political achievements of the predecessor, even if they cannot be vetoed, they should be belittled to reduce their influence.

Therefore, there is not much research value in looking at the total amount of corn.

On the contrary, the data from that black soil is more valuable for research.

Large tracts of corn are planted there every year, and it is also the most important grain-producing area in the alliance.

Therefore, the data here can provide a direct understanding of the changes in the alliance’s grain production.

Since the last time, due to the farmers' unauthorized actions, they missed the opportunity to control the alliance corn market.

What’s even more hateful is that their mistake actually helped China, allowing China’s Yangcun No. 1 to enter the world’s vision.

More importantly, they missed a major opportunity.

An opportunity that could lay the groundwork for the alliance's collapse.

For this, a group of farmers became scapegoats.

And he was also punished.

Today, Chinese corn hybrids have almost the entire market for improved corn varieties in the Union, and are competing with the United States in other areas as well.

In order to re-establish the dominant position, and at the same time to pry open the alliance's piece of cake and regain control of this market.

A while ago, they coordinated a series of foreign policies, offered a more favorable price than China, and finally pried open a gap in the alliance.

But who would have thought that the alliance's mind would change in the blink of an eye.

A space-based weapons program wiped out their flirting.

Then they became close with Hua Xia again.

What the hell is this scientific research exchange meeting?

What a waste of my time!

After calming down, Lawrence focused on this matter.

This incident was also his turning point.

If done well, previous dereliction of duty will not affect future career.

If you don’t fight well, you will probably fall into the abyss!
People in their line of work are like lambs to be slaughtered if they lose their power.

Looking at the content of the intelligence, if it was an ordinary matter, Smith would not deliberately disturb him. The fact that the other party came meant that the matter had been carefully considered.

“Have you determined the reason for the production cut?”

Lawrence asked directly, and Smith nodded immediately, "Basically confirmed."

"We analyzed corn seeds obtained by the consortium and found numerous white spots in them."

"This is consistent with what we encountered in earlier years."

"Later, laboratory research found that the presence of white spots would affect the pollination of corn and cause a certain amount of yield reduction."

"It's just that this type of white spot is less contagious, so it didn't cause a large-scale reduction in production. That's why it wasn't discovered."

After Smith finished speaking, Lawrence caught the key point, "Have you figured out how to spread the virus quickly?"

Smith nodded.

Lawrence's spirits were instantly high.

"The institute has produced a herbicide that can kill weeds at a certain concentration."

“At the same time, it can also induce the growth of white spots, making them contagious.”

"pretty."

A cold light flashed in Lawrence's eyes.

There are many ways to monopolize the profits of an industry.

But the most direct and effective way is to kill the opponent.

It's almost July now, and pollination is only a month away, which will be the best time.

So, be quick.

Looking at Smith, he was very satisfied with this subordinate.

"Smith, go get ready. I'll be leaving later."

Smith stood up and said, “Okay, I’ll wait for you outside.”

After saying that, Smith left the study and smiled apologetically when he saw the woman holding Ada beside him.

Lawrence then walked out, and when he saw the mother and daughter, he went up to pick up little Ada and said, "Sorry, I have to be away for a while."

The woman's eyes dimmed when she heard this, then she smiled and said, "It doesn't matter, we will be fine."

"Well, I'll leave some money for you. You don't have to save it. You can travel wherever you want."

Lawrence said, noticing his daughter pouting.

"Ada, next time, Dad will take you hunting."

The girl smiled quickly, "Can I use the big revolver?"

"Of course not. Your hands won't be able to handle it."

"Well, I can use a revolver."

"Well, I can prepare an M10 for you."

"Yeah, great, I want to hunt wild boars and rabbits."

The girl shouted, trying to dispel the reluctance in her heart.

Lawrence comforted his daughter, then looked at the woman and said confidently, "Two months. I will come back with honors and bonuses in two months, and then I will take you to see the pyramids."

The woman smiled and said, "Okay, we'll wait for you."

The two kissed goodbye, Lawrence went out and got in the car, and soon left the town.

“Smith, didn’t you buy the plane ticket?”

Smith, who was driving, was stunned for a moment, then shook his head, "No, sir, for confidentiality."

Lawrence was speechless.

After a long while, he said, "So, you plan to drive thirteen hours back?"

Smith half opened his mouth. "Yes, yes, sir."

"Okay, let's drive~"

"Yes, sir."