Disguised as a man: Watch me create a new dynasty

"Uncle, please try it quickly. This is the food made with potatoes." Yan Nansheng used serving chopsticks to pick up dishes for each of the elders.

Just now I saw Mr. Xu almost swallowing his saliva, it was really funny.

Mr. Xu boasted that he was born into a noble family in Beijing. What kind of food had he not seen or eaten?

But when I saw the table full of delicious potato feast and smelled the aroma, I couldn't help swallowing.

Yan Nansheng began to introduce the cuisine, "This is braised pork ribs with potatoes, stir-fried potato strips, spicy and sour potato shreds, crispy baby potatoes, potato cakes, mashed potatoes..."

By the time Yan Nansheng finished his introduction, Mr. Xu was already impatient.

As soon as Yan Nansheng finished speaking, he stopped being reserved and started eating with his stomach opened.

This was not the first time that Grandpa Yan had eaten this. His granddaughter said that this was a dish that was high in oil and salt and was not suitable to be eaten like this often.

So this is also the second time I eat these dishes.

The speed is no slower than that of Mr. Xu.

Mr. Xu also ate the dishes reserved for him in the kitchen. His mouth was full of oil and he didn't even have time to say thank you.

It smells so good.

In the room, Old Man Xu was rubbing his belly, his eyes full of shock.

"I only ate a few bites and I feel full!"

"How can potatoes resist hunger in this way?"

As he spoke, he seemed to remember something and looked up at Yan Nansheng, "Sheng'er, can these potatoes really produce 50 dan per mu? Are you kidding me, granduncle? This is a matter of great importance to people's livelihood, so don't take it lightly!"

Mr. Xu’s reaction was within Yan Nansheng’s expectations.

My grandfather said that Mr. Xu was too rigid in his official duties and could not be tactful, so he was not popular in official circles.

He was transferred to the border to be a county magistrate because he was framed by a villain. The Xu family took this opportunity to use their connections to transfer Mr. Xu to the nearest county town.

If it weren't for the great ideas Yan Nansheng had given before, Mr. Xu would still be serving as the county magistrate in the neighboring county.

Although Mr. Xu is frustrated, any official who truly wants to do practical things for the people and cares about the people will have such a reaction.

In today's era, in border areas, the environment is harsh and not having enough food is the norm for people's lives.

The cultivation of potatoes is not so demanding on environmental conditions and can be grown in many areas.

It is also easy to store and can be dried and ground into powder.

The most important thing is that it is very filling!

"Uncle, since this is a matter of life and death, how can I joke? Do you not trust me or your own judgment?"

Looking at Yan Nansheng's confident and determined expression, Mr. Xu's excitement gradually calmed down.

"Uncle, I have prepared some potato seeds for you. Now is the season for planting potatoes. Go back and plant them according to the recipe I gave you, and you will see the results in three months!"

"Three months! Okay, I'll give it three months!"

"Sheng'er, if this matter is reported to the court, you will definitely be credited with a great achievement." Old Master Xu was so excited that his saliva flew far away.

"Moreover, the Yan family can still register with the emperor. Even if the Yan family returns to the capital in the future, no one will blatantly attack the Yan family."

Old Master Yan put down his chopsticks and looked up at Old Master Xu, "Brother Chang, the Yan family cannot return to the capital at the moment, and cannot even be noticed by the dignitaries in the capital."

Yan Nansheng nodded, "I'm not afraid of them being blatant, but I'm afraid they'll use mean tricks and the Yan family won't be able to handle it."

Yes, the Yan family has both old and young.

Even if Yan Nansheng is here...

Ah Sheng is only five years old, what can he do?

wrong!

There is a lot that can be done!

For example...pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger!

Old Master Yan understood what Yan Nansheng meant, "Do you want to watch the snipe and the clam fight first?"

Yes, the third prince is now the only one in power in the court.

Although he is young, he is more noble than the other princes.

He is the Queen's late-born son and the Emperor's only and most beloved son.

Now the princes are still young and their minds are not serious.

No ambition has been revealed yet.

The Yan family developed quietly in this border exile area for a few years, and when Yan Nansheng grew up...

Thinking of this, "By the way, didn't Sheng'er pass the first two rounds of the Tongsheng exam? He even got first place. How is the preparation for the college entrance examination going?"

"Have you found the two recommended scholars?"

"If it's hard to find, my great uncle can help."

Yan Nansheng was indeed worried about this matter, but he didn't bother to be polite with Mr. Xu.

"Then Sheng'er would like to thank my great uncle first."

To take the college entrance examination, one needs the recommendation of six villagers and two scholars. I originally thought that if I couldn't find anyone, I would go to the county government office to try to find the county magistrate.

During the previous provincial examination, the county magistrate had expressed his willingness to help recommend me, but I didn't know him well and didn't want to trouble him. Now, I have my own family to help me, so I don't have to worry about owing them a favor.

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As the days passed, the last exam for Tongsheng finally arrived.

The entrance to the examination hall became extremely busy today.

People came from all directions, some on foot, some in carriages or sedan chairs, all full of anticipation and nervousness.

The square in front of the examination center was crowded with candidates and their families and friends.

The candidates were dressed in various clothes, some in plain robes, some in gorgeous brocade. They held books in their hands and muttered to themselves, as if they were doing the final sprint review.

The inn in the city was already full three days ago, and the Yan family was able to get a room because the owner of the inn was Mr. Xu.

Almost all members of the Yan family were out, because in addition to the candidates and their families, there were also many vendors setting up stalls in front of the examination hall.

They sold all kinds of pens, inks, papers, inkstones, books and snacks, and their calls were heard one after another.

Some fortune tellers were also walking around, predicting good and bad luck for the candidates, attracting many people to stop and watch.

The Yan family also plans to get a share of the profits derived from the scientific expedition.

This time, Yan Nansheng brought along a few clever kids from the Yan family's side branches.

We brought some delicious potato snacks and were overwhelmed by the crowd right after we set up our stall.

“What a delicious smell!”

"What kind of food is this? Why have I never seen it before?"

Several men dressed as scholars came over following the smell. They were wearing long cotton gowns, had handsome faces, and the scent of ink wafted from their movements.

Only those who write with ink frequently can have the scent of ink on their bodies.

A family that can afford to use ink like this must be well off.

Yan Qingfeng, a member of the Yan family's branch, set his sights on them.

Come to life!

Before coming to the capital, Yan Nansheng gave them emergency training.

If you sharpen your gun before the battle, you will lose all your happiness!

Seeing that the scholars were still watching, Yan Qingfeng quickly put the potato towers on the heated stove. Yes, Sheng'er said that this thing is called potato tower, and its shape is somewhat like a tower.

Sprinkle it with Yan Nansheng’s special barbecue seasoning and grill it over fire, and the aroma spreads instantly.