Traveling through ancient times: living a different life

As November approaches, the weather in the south gradually becomes colder and the children at home all put on their cotton-padded jackets.

Biyue bought autumn clothes, autumn trousers, and sweaters for the whole family through the system, especially Tingyuan, who is over three years old, and Tingbai, who is over two years old. She bought fleece clothes for both of you, and also gave each person in the family a pair of waterproof shoes. Everyone was so happy to receive so many loving gifts.

Call grandpa, grandma and Tingwei to go to the field to see how the potatoes are doing.

Now that we have entered autumn, the green leaves on the roadside have slowly turned various colors such as yellow, red, and brown. The breeze blows, and the fallen leaves float down, interpreting the beauty of autumn.

The sun shines on the fields, and the golden rice ears sway in the wind, telling you that harvest time is coming.

When they arrived at the potato field, Grandpa dug gently with a hoe. Several potatoes appeared at the roots of potatoes, of all sizes. The big ones were as big as peaches, and the small ones were about the size of walnuts. Tingwei hurriedly put them in a basket.

"Grandpa and grandma, we have dug so much from under this seedling. We can stir-fry it and eat it today. Let them grow for a few more days and then we can dig them up."

"Well, I think it's okay!" When grandpa saw this potato field, he thought that there would definitely be a good harvest.

Tingwei said: "Grandpa and grandma, I want to eat fish."

"I'll go home later, harness the bullock cart, and go to the fields in the east to catch some fish. I'll cook fish for you kids tonight."

"Yeah...! I can eat fish again."

"Okay, grandma also wants to go and see how the fish and rice are doing. Your grandfather, your father, and your second uncle have always been there, and I have never been there."

The four of them went home, put down the potatoes, and drove the ox cart to the fields. The rice was growing very well, the rice ears were strong, and the grains were full, which was another sign of a good harvest.

Grandpa asked the three of them to stay outside while he stood at the edge of the field with a scoop net. This was ordered by Biyue through the system, and it is absolutely useful.

I cast the net when I saw the right fish, and when I pulled them up, I saw two or three fish, about a pound each. I poured them into the bucket, and then I walked a few steps toward the edge of the field and caught three more, a total of six, enough for the family to eat. The whole family can eat rice fish.

Looking at the fragrance of rice wafting through the fields, my grandparents' faces were filled with satisfaction and joy, and I deeply felt the same way. This pastoral life is also very good. Coming from the bustling city in my previous life to this quiet and sweet countryside is also a brand new experience. It’s great!

Half a month passed quickly, and the whole family, including the village chief and several familiar families, came to the field and started digging potatoes. Several families nearby also took hoes and started working. After digging and prying, wow! Seven or eight potatoes rolled out, and the workers all talked about it.

"This potato plant can grow really fast. It has so many fruits on one plant, like peanuts."

A villager exclaimed in surprise.

I will plant a few acres of potatoes next year, as we won’t have enough food at home.

As they talked, they didn't stop working and worked more and more enthusiastically. Everyone saw the potatoes dug out of the soil being loaded into the ox carts and taken away in baskets. How many potatoes were there?

When the village chief saw that almost half an acre of potatoes had been dug, he walked over to Grandpa and asked, "Brother Chen, can everyone in our village plant some potatoes next year? Especially for those families in need, every acre of potatoes would mean an extra grain of food."

Because the Shuiche village chief helped last time, my grandfather's impression of the village chief rose from five points to nine points, and his favorability and trust in him also increased.

"Village chief, this is the first time for my family to plant this year. After this planting, I have gained some experience. If you want to plant next year, you can buy seeds from my house. However, there are not many seeds. One acre at most for each family. Do you think it's okay?"

"Okay, of course. You've been helping the village so much. As I said before, everyone in the village will remember the good things your family has done for them."

Last time we planted about one and a half acres, and with more people there was more power, so we finished digging it all in half an hour.

Everyone followed him to Chen's house.

When we entered the yard, we saw two large piles of potatoes, like two small hills. Everyone was happy to see so many potatoes.

They started to pack the baskets and weigh them one by one. Grandpa and uncle weighed them, the village chief watched from the side, and my father kept account. They put the weighed ones on the left. After everything was weighed, my father calculated the total and was shocked himself.

"A total of 8210 kilograms, this is the yield of one and a half acres."

"Oh my God!"

"so much."

"This acre has more than 5000 kilograms!"

Those who can count will give the number.

"This is incredible."

Everyone was so surprised.

I decided that I must go to Chen's house to buy some potatoes next year. Even if I plant one acre of potatoes, it will be enough to eat for a long time. This is especially true for those who have less land.

The village chief said: "After dinner, the villagers will gather at Daping. Those who want to grow potatoes can register with me and go to Chen Feng's house to buy potato seeds next year."

"it is good."

"Okay, village chief."

"How much does it cost per pound?"

“How many seeds per acre?”

After a series of questions, the village chief finally remembered that he had not asked the price.

"It will be announced in the evening, why are you in such a hurry?" The village chief glanced at the other party.

"Today everyone has helped me, Chen Feng. Each family should take five potatoes back to try. These potatoes can be boiled, fried, or stewed. Any of these will work."

Everyone took five potatoes of uniform size home. The village chief asked Grandpa, "Brother Chen, how much do you sell one pound of potato seeds for? How many pounds of potato seeds do you need for one acre of land?"

"Wait a minute."

He went to find his granddaughter, and his eldest son followed him in.

The village chief looked at Chen Feng's back in confusion.

When my grandfather came back, he told the village chief, "Two cents per pound. 280 to 300 pounds of seeds are enough for one acre of land. This is new grain. This is the lowest price I'm giving you."

"I definitely believe it. I'm leaving now."

After dinner, the village chief struck the village gong. The villagers had nothing to do after dinner, so they all went to the big square. Six people from the Chen family also went there, three children and three adults.

There are more than thirty households in Shuwan Village, with a population of nearly four hundred people.

The village chief cleared his throat and said to the crowd of villagers below: "I have something to announce today. I am recommending a new grain that will produce 3000 to 5000 kilograms per mu. If you want to grow it, please register with me. The seeds can be planted next spring, and there will be two crops a year. This new grain is called potato. It was discovered and successfully planted by Brother Chen Feng. If you have time, you can go to his house to take a look and learn more."

The crowd was in an uproar, with voices and sounds of confusion, like tens of thousands of ducks quacking.

"Uncle Chen, were these potatoes planted by your family first? I'll go check it out later."

“The output is really that high.”

"I heard that many people went to the fields to help dig today. I saw it with my own eyes."

Some also said they would go to Chen's house and see that it was very noisy and lively.

After they dispersed, a large group of people followed to see the potatoes. When everyone saw them, they truly believed what the village chief said and said they would definitely plant them next year.