Daqin: White porridge and pickled mustard tuber, I became the national teacher

Qi Pan recalled the cassava planting method and the suitable soil, and explained.

"Cassava is generally suitable for warm and humid places. It's too dry here for it to survive."

what?

It won't survive.

Ying Zheng felt a little regretful.

It would be a shame if grain with such a high yield per mu could not survive!

but.......

A warm and humid place...

Daqin seems to have it too.

If it can’t be planted near Xianyang, it can be sent to other counties for planting!

"Ah, it's okay, it's okay. We can't grow it around here. I can send it to a place where we can grow it."

"only......"

Ying Zheng said, "Sir, please explain the method of growing cassava."

Qi Pan nodded generously, "That's no problem."

“Cassava is grown from rhizome cuttings.”

As he spoke, Qi Pan reached into the bag and took out a few cassava roots.

Cassava rhizome, cassava stalk

"Put this rhizome in the soil, give it some water, and make it sprout quickly."

"As for the land for growing cassava, the more fertile land is preferred."

"it is good."

Ying Zheng nodded and memorized it in his heart.

Qi Pan continued, "Cassava cannot tolerate waterlogging, so when there is too much water, it must be drained in time."

“To prevent the cassava roots from rotting and resulting in low yields.”

"You need to apply fertilizer regularly to provide the cassava with sufficient nutrients. Oh, and by the way, it is best to use farmyard manure."

"On a daily basis, you can remove weeds, leaves, rotten grass roots, rotten vegetable leaves, and human urine and feces."

"Dig a big pit and pile up all the excrement from horses, cows, sheep, chickens, ducks and other poultry animals."

"They are fermented into agricultural fertilizers to enrich the soil."

"Add fertilizer to cassava and crops."

Fertilize?

Farmyard manure?

Composting fertilizer?

And urine and feces?

Animal excrement?

"Can these be used as fertilizer to add nutrients to crops?"

Ying Zheng didn't know much about farming matters, and he looked at Qi Pan with confusion.

Qi Pan nodded and said, "Sure."

"When I was a kid, I would directly carry manure water to water the vegetables in the vegetable garden."

"However, direct irrigation can cause great harm to crops and can easily burn their roots."

"You need to water it twice more, or dilute it with water before watering."

"I'll look for this on my phone and write it down for you."

"it is good."

Ying Zheng said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, sir."

Qipan picked out the cassava rhizomes that could be planted and put them aside.

Then he took the edible cassava and greeted Twelve who was standing nearby.

"Twelve, wash these cassavas and steam them."

"I'll give it to your boss to taste later."

"okay!"

Twelve quickly responded.

He took the cassava from Qi Pan's hand with both hands, and when he saw that Ying Zheng still had one in his hand, he hesitated for a while.

"Um...Sir, do you want to cook this one together?"

He looked at Qi Pan and pointed at the cassava in Ying Zheng's hand.

He himself didn't have the courage to take it.

Qi Pan looked at Ying Zheng, "Brother, do you want to keep it for later or cook it together?"

“This cassava can only be eaten, not planted.”

Ying Zheng handed the cassava in his hand to Twelve.

“Let’s cook it together.”

"okay!"

Twelve took the cassava and walked quickly to the kitchen.

Looking at the dirt on Ying Zheng's palm, Qi Pan took out a small pack of wet wipes from his pocket.

He pulled out a piece and handed it over, "Hey, brother, let me wipe your hands."

Ok?

"What is this?"

Ying Zheng took it with a puzzled look.

A little moist to the touch.

Qi Pan said, "These are wet wipes. They are used to wipe your face, mouth and hands."

After saying that, she carefully put the small packet of wet wipes back into her pocket.

She only brought such a small bag, so one less piece would be needed.

Wet wipes?

Ying Zheng looked down at the thing in his hand and slowly wiped the dirt off his hands.

It was white silk cloth of unknown texture, and it had a faint fragrance.

Is this wet wipes?

It looks somewhat similar to a handkerchief.

Ying Zheng saw Qi Pan's extra care and pain in her body.

He asked doubtfully, "Are these wet wipes very precious?"

"A bit expensive."

Qi Pan said, "It's five dollars a pack, and there are only three in it."

This time I'll give one out.

She felt distressed.

Although I'm not sure how much silver is five dollars.

But looking at Qi Pan's expression, Ying Zheng knew that it would definitely not be cheap.

"If you need some silk cloth to wipe your hands, I'll send some to you tomorrow."

"You can use this wet wipe for now. I'll think of a solution."

"Okay, thank you brother!"

Qi Pan agreed with a smile.

A quarter of an hour later.

Twelve came over with a plate of steamed, steaming cassava.

He put the cassava on the table, "Boss, sir, the cassava is steamed."

Qipan picked up a cassava and broke it in half.

He handed the larger piece to Ying Zheng, and the smaller piece to Fusu standing beside him.

"Come on, brother, try it! That Xiao Su is for you."

"Okay, thank you sir."

Ying Zheng reached out and took the cassava.

Fusu looked at the cassava in his hand, which was smaller and much shorter than Ying Zheng's.

I feel so pitiful.

Why were the cassava given to the father so big, but the one given to him so small?

Sir, you are biased!

But thinking that I had just met Qi Pan, I was definitely no match for my father.

Then I felt relieved.

It’s good enough if he can have a taste of it, he is not picky.

Qi Pan took another cassava, broke it into several pieces, and distributed them to Eleven, Twelve and the Black Ice Guards.

"Come on, come on, come and take some to taste. Whoever sees it gets a share. Whoever sees it gets a share."

"Thank you sir!"

Eleven, Twelve and a group of Black Ice Guards stepped forward happily.

I didn't expect that even they would be involved?

That’s great sir!

They were in for a treat as they could actually taste food from two thousand years later!

When I return to Xianyang later, I will have something to brag about to my other brothers!

They must be so envious!

With such a portion, there was not much cassava left, which was already limited.

Qi Pan took a cassava, peeled it, and started eating.

It's soft and sticky when you put it in your mouth, neither too cold nor too hot, just right for you.

Everyone followed Qi Pan's example, peeling the skin and eating.

"Cough cough!"

"Cough cough cough..."

Soon, the inn was filled with the sounds of coughing and patting chests.

Twelve ate quickly and patted his chest.

While stretching his neck, he swallowed hard!

Eyes staring like copper bells!

"Cough cough..."

Qi Pan quickly poured himself a cup of tea.

"Gudong."

After swallowing the cassava in his throat, Qi Pan poured a cup of tea for Ying Zheng and Fusu respectively.

"Come on, drink some tea, don't choke."

Eleven, Twelve and a group of Black Ice Guards went to the kitchen in batches to get water!

It's really choking!

But this feeling of fullness is real.

I only ate a small piece of cassava and drank two large bowls of water.

Their bellies are full.

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