We have fought to the Arctic Circle, and you want me to inherit the throne?
Chapter 132 Auspicious Thing—Corn!
Hearing Li Che's words, Wang Chongjian's face lit up immediately: "Is this the most fertile soil on earth, black soil?"
Everyone else looked puzzled.
What earth, black soil? I've never heard of it.
Li Che nodded: "It's normal that you don't understand. I will explain it to you briefly."
“You should know that different kinds of land have different fertility.
It is said that oranges grown in the south of the Huai River are oranges, while those grown in the north of the Huai River are tangerines. Their leaves are similar, but their tastes are different.
Because the water and soil conditions are different, people will get different results even if they plant the same seeds.
What few people know is that the most fertile soil in Daqing, and even in the world, is actually outside the Great Wall."
Zhuge Zhe was surprised and asked, "Your Highness, are you saying that this soil is the most fertile?"
Li Che nodded: "Yes, this is black soil. It takes a thousand years to form one inch, but the black soil outside the pass is three feet thick."
Even though Zhuge Zhe was calm and alert, he couldn't help but gasp.
Doesn't it mean that it has taken thousands of years of accumulation to reach its current scale?
How many years of human history are clearly recorded in history books? Could this black soil be a magical object passed down from ancient times?
Everyone's eyes looking at Li Che suddenly changed.
No wonder His Highness once vowed to develop and strengthen Ninggu County.
If this black soil really has such magical effects, wouldn't it mean that whatever is planted will grow, and how can Ninggu County's national security not be strong?
"Don't be too happy just yet. Although this land is fertile, it is not yet under the jurisdiction of Ninggu County." Li Che added.
When everyone came to their senses, they felt like a bucket of cold water was poured over their hearts.
After leaving the customs, I came to Chaoyang City, and I did not see this kind of black land along the way.
"If we want the people to farm on the black soil, we need to go north." Li Che pointed to the map hanging on the wall. "Here, the Nenjiang Plain and the Sanjiang Plain, are the areas with the most black soil."
Everyone looked at the vast plain in the map, as well as the Songhua River, Heilongjiang River, Nenjiang River and Mudanjiang River that passed through the plain, with greed and yearning in their eyes.
What a fertile land!
For the hardworking and kind-hearted Chinese people, the only thing that can drive them crazy is the fertile and juicy land.
A plain with numerous water systems and fertile land is as attractive to the Chinese people as mold seeing oil.
Li Che took in everyone's expressions, and a cunning smile flashed across his face.
That's right, only with desire can there be motivation.
This way, when I launch a war against the barbarians in the north, I believe no one will have any objections, right?
What aggression? What bellicosity?
We liberated our precious land from the hands of barbarians who didn't know how to farm!
It’s such good land, why don’t you guys plant it? There are plenty of people who are willing to plant it!
"Okay, let me show you some more treasures."
Li Che smiled mysteriously and gave Qiu Bai an order.
Soon, Qiu Bai brought a few personal guards and brought bags of seeds to everyone.
"Chili peppers come from overseas and can be eaten cooked or raw. They are spicy and can dispel cold and dampness, promote blood circulation and reduce swelling. They can be used to keep out the cold in winter."
"Peanuts, also sourced from overseas, are an important oil crop. Their seeds contain up to half oil, which can be used to extract oil."
"Cotton, a crop from the South, is known as the 'lamb of plants'. It is a valuable raw material for making cotton clothes."
“Sesame, cucumber, tomato…”
Li Che introduced these seeds one by one as if they were his treasures, with a look of regret on his face.
Many of these treasures were introduced to the Central Plains a long time ago, but unfortunately they were not taken seriously.
Crops like peppers, tomatoes, and peanuts are from South America, but they were found in Daqing, which means that someone in this world has already set foot on that land.
Thinking of this, Li Che couldn't help but feel a sense of urgency.
Finally, he took out the corn seeds in his arms and said in a deep voice:
"Corn can be used as a staple food, but it can also be used to make sugar, brew wine, and grind flour. It has many uses."
"The estimated yield per mu is..."
"Five hundred pounds!"
Li Che's voice echoed in the hall, but everyone stood there motionless, like the Seven Fairies who were under a spell cast by Monkey King.
After a long while, Qian Bin stammered, "Mr. Duo, Mr. Duo?"
"At least 500 kilograms." Li Che said confidently.
Crops such as corn, sweet potatoes, and potatoes are naturally super-yielding crops.
Unlike species such as rice, whose yield has been increased through modern biotechnology, corn has evolved into its present form through continuous breeding and improvement by indigenous South Americans over thousands of years.
In the original world, the world record for corn yield per mu was 2576 kilograms.
Excluding the differences in high-yield varieties, high-tech fertilizers, and mechanized production, Li Che felt that a yield of 500 kilograms per mu was a more reasonable expectation.
A mere 500 kilograms is not considered too exaggerated in the eyes of a modern man like Li Che.
But to people like Qian Bin, it was like a bolt from the blue.
"If that's true, then it's a divine object... a sign of good fortune!" Wang Xi trembled as he looked at the golden corn seeds in Li Che's hand.
Although agriculture occupied an important position in feudal society, grain production remained at a low level for a long time, and the yield per mu was often difficult to exceed 200 kilograms.
Corn can double the yield per mu. In their eyes, isn’t that a good omen?
Qian Bin forced himself to calm down and looked at Li Che seriously: "Your Highness, are you telling the truth?"
"Whether it's true or not, we'll know when the seeds are grown." Li Che said with a smile, "I called you here today because I wanted you to plant these seeds with me."
"If nothing unexpected happens, what you and I do today will be a moment that will go down in history."
"This king would like to invite you all to join him in leaving your names in history!"
After hearing this, everyone suddenly understood.
If corn really has such an amazing yield as Your Highness said, it would be enough to change the national destiny of Daqing and even the destiny of the Xia people.
This moment can really be recorded in history!
No Chinese person can resist the temptation of opening a single page in the family tree, and no ancient person can resist the temptation of leaving their name in history.
After Li Che finished speaking, some people who were already emotionally excited began to sob softly.
Everyone bowed excitedly, and Qian Bin, leading the way, shouted, "I thank Your Highness for your great grace. I am willing to hold your horse's stirrup and sacrifice my life to repay your kindness."
Everyone said in unison: "Your Highness, thank you for your grace."
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