My subjects are too rebellious!

When the diners around saw the old man so enthusiastically inviting Qin Chuan to taste the freshly made spicy soup and heard Qin Chuan's praise, they were attracted by the lively atmosphere and gathered around.

They looked at the bowl in the old man's hand with curiosity, and the rich aroma aroused their appetite.

"Old man, give us a bowl to try!" someone couldn't help but shout.

The old man responded cheerfully and deftly served everyone the freshly made spicy soup.

The diners took the bowls and couldn't wait to slurp them up, with expressions of satisfaction on their faces.

The unique spicy taste and rich ingredients made them want to have another bowl.

As a result, bowl after bowl, the diners praised the dish one after another.

Some diners felt that it was not satisfying enough, so they ran to the next stall and bought a hot sesame cake to eat with the spicy soup.

The crispness of the sesame cake and the softness of the spicy soup form a sharp contrast. The two are intertwined in the mouth to create a richer taste, which makes people linger in the aftertaste.

"Oh my, this spicy soup and sesame seed cake are a perfect match!" a diner exclaimed while eating.

"Yes, the old man's cooking skills are really good. This spicy soup tastes unique." Another diner agreed.

The old man was delighted to hear the diners' praise.

With his love and persistence for Hu La Tang, as well as Qin Chuan's guidance and the support of diners, the old man's cooking skills improved day by day and his reputation quickly spread throughout Kaifeng City.

People come here in droves just to taste the unique Hu La Tang.

As his business prospered, he used the money he earned to buy a store in a prosperous area of ​​the city, upgrading the simple spicy soup stall into a restaurant with elegant decoration and comfortable environment.

After the restaurant opened, the old man still insisted on cooking himself, and every bowl of spicy soup was made with his heart and soul.

He keeps trying new ingredients and seasonings, striving to ensure that every bowl of spicy soup can bring diners a new taste experience.

As time went by, the old man's Hu La Tang restaurant gained a firm foothold in Kaifeng City and gradually became a local specialty.

Both local people and foreign tourists will come here specifically to taste a bowl of Hu La Tang.

The old man and his family of six also settled down in the city and lived a happy and fulfilling life.

Whenever night falls, the restaurant is brightly lit and bustling with people.

The old man stood in the middle of the kitchen, looking at the busy figures of his family and the satisfied smiles of the diners, his heart filled with gratitude and pride.

But all this is a story for later.

...........

After leaving Kaifeng City, Qin Chuan and his party set out on the journey to the fields outside the city.

The sunlight shines through the sparse clouds and shines on the winding path, forming rays of light that are extremely beautiful.

Qin Chuan walked in front, stopping from time to time to carefully observe the growth of crops in the fields.

Standing on the ridge of a field outside the city, as far as the eye can see is an endless plain. The vast expanse of green is as magnificent as the ocean.

He couldn't help but feel a strong sense of emotion in his heart, and his voice was filled with excitement and awe: "This is a natural granary!"

Looking at this land full of vitality, Qin Chuan's thoughts began to drift away.

I squatted down and grabbed a handful of soil. The soil in my hands exuded the fragrance of the earth.

He squeezed it hard, then slowly stood up, turned to face Long San, and said, "Go and tell the Jinyiwei to contact Long Shi immediately and tell him that I want to see him."

.........

Qin Chuan waited patiently by the fields outside the city until the afternoon sun shone obliquely and Long Shi's figure finally appeared in his sight.

When Long Shixing came closer, Qin Chuan got straight to the point and asked, "Long Shi, how are the potatoes and sweet potatoes I gave you earlier being cultivated?"

Upon hearing this, Long Shi's face froze slightly, and he replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, potatoes and sweet potatoes have successfully grown fruits, which is a great blessing for our dynasty. However, as Your Majesty said before, the high yield has not yet been achieved. I speculate that this may be because the time is still short and the crops are not yet fully mature. In addition, natural conditions such as soil and climate may also affect the yield."

After hearing this, Qin Chuan nodded slightly to show his understanding.

He knew very well that the growth of crops follows its own natural laws and one should not rush for quick results.

Potatoes and sweet potatoes, as high-yield crops, are of great help in alleviating the country's food pressure.

Besides, these seeds are rewards from the system, so naturally they can’t be that bad.

So, Qin Chuan asked: "So, what are your plans next? How do you ensure that these crops can reach the expected yield as soon as possible?"

Long Shi was well prepared and quickly replied, "Your Majesty, I have already started to increase the planting efforts in multiple test fields and have sent special personnel to take good care of them, in the hope of finding the most suitable planting methods and conditions through practice."

After hearing this, Qin Chuan nodded with satisfaction.

He admired Long Shi's initiative and foresight, and approved of his plan.

After all, as far as he knew, that was what the lovely old man did in his previous life.

So he said, "Okay! Your idea is very good. I will fully support your work."

Thinking of something, he solemnly said, "Long Shi, you did a great job. After this batch of potatoes and sweet potatoes mature, be sure to carefully estimate the yield and ensure the accuracy of the data. This is the key to whether we can plant on a large scale in the future."

"At the same time, once the yield reaches the expectation, or even if it is slightly insufficient, we must immediately start large-scale planting. The high yield of potatoes and sweet potatoes is of great significance to alleviating the country's food pressure and ensuring that the people can have enough food!"

"I obey your command!" Long Shi bowed respectfully.

After Qin Chuan finished speaking, he looked towards the vast Kaifeng Plain in the distance, and a more ambitious blueprint was already in his mind.

He turned to Long Shi and said, "Go and tell the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue that I have decided to build a well-connected transportation hub on the Kaifeng Plain."

Qin Chuan continued, "First, we need to vigorously build cement roads. These roads must be strong and durable, able to withstand the travel of various horse-drawn carriages and ox-drawn carts. At the same time, we must also take into account future expansion needs."

"Secondly, the construction of railways is even more urgent. We need to lay one or more railways on the Kaifeng Plain to form a railway network covering the territory of the Wu Dynasty."

"Furthermore, Kaifeng is located in the Central Plains and has a well-developed water system, which is our natural advantage. We must make full use of this advantage and build canals to connect the water systems of various places. This will not only facilitate water transportation, but also promote the development of riverside areas."

"Long Shi, you must convey my order to the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue, and ask them to go all out and start these projects as soon as possible."

Qin Chuan finally emphasized: "Make sure every detail is perfect."

Upon hearing this, Long Shi bowed and replied solemnly: "I obey your order! I will live up to your majesty's trust and do my best to complete this task."