Daqin: A buff of incredible comprehension

After they were roasted, Zhao Gao tasted a few to confirm they were non-toxic before presenting them to Ying Zheng and distributing them to everyone.

Ying Zheng looked at the golden sweet potatoes on the plate that exuded an enticing aroma, slowly put them into his mouth and chewed them carefully.

It was soft, sweet, and truly a delicacy. He unconsciously quickened his eating pace.

Soon, he finished a sweet potato, then picked up a potato and took a bite.

Although potatoes are not as delicious as sweet potatoes, they are also a precious delicacy.

Officials, old people, and farmers all began to eat the delicacies eagerly. They had never tasted such delicious food before.

“It’s so delicious!”

"The yield per acre is high and the taste is great! We are so lucky, thank you, Your Majesty!"

"My king, will you allow us to grow these two crops? Are they difficult to grow? Will they be too difficult to manage?"

"Of course. Once we have enough seeds, we will distribute them to all the people of Daqin. As for the difficulty of planting, it's actually very simple. We will write about the planting methods in the Daqin Newspaper in the future. I believe that in the future, there will be no more hunger in Daqin."

"The king is wise, the king is wise!" "The king is wise, the king is wise!"

For a moment, officials, old people and farmers all cheered loudly, showing their excitement and gratitude at the moment.

Next, everyone excitedly joined in harvesting potatoes and sweet potatoes. Hundreds of people worked together and quickly completed the harvest of 30 mu of land.

Looking at the potatoes and sweet potatoes piled up like a small mountain, everyone's face was filled with happy smiles. This is the mountain of hope, the mountain of happiness.

"Tian Fei, can we continue planting?"

"Your Majesty, it is possible. According to their growth cycles, potatoes and sweet potatoes can be planted for another season, achieving two harvests per year. Under the climate conditions of Chu, even three harvests can be achieved."

"What? Two or three harvests a year? It's simply divine!"

"is that true?"

"It's true. We will never go hungry again. It's absolutely true."

"Tian Fei, if we were to replant all 30 acres of potatoes and sweet potatoes, how much land would we need?"

"My lord, according to my estimation, approximately three thousand acres of farmland will be needed."

"Very good. I will allocate you 3,000 mu of land and appoint you as the Taicang Magistrate, specifically responsible for growing potatoes and sweet potatoes."

"I thank the king!" Tian Fei seemed extremely happy.

"By the way, the weather is going to get colder. Are you sure the potatoes and sweet potatoes will be ripe?"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. The Seventh Young Master said that it won't be a big problem, but the output may be reduced."

“How much?”

"It will probably decrease by 20 to 30 percent!"

"Very good, I'll give you the potatoes and sweet potatoes. I'll give you another reward after the harvest." Ying Zheng didn't care. Even if the yield decreased by 30%, it would still be nearly 30 dan, which was already very high. At 30 dan, 3,000 mu of land could yield 90,000 dan of grain.

In this way, by next spring, more than 100,000 acres of land will be planted, and the following year, Daqin will be able to harvest millions of shi of grain.

Such a large amount of food was enough for Qin to declare war on the six countries in advance.

The unification of the six kingdoms is just around the corner, how can Ying Zheng not be excited!

"By the way, Tian Fei, how do you store potatoes and sweet potatoes?"

"My lord, it's very easy to store and won't go bad in a year!"

"It's really a magical item, haha, the Seventh Young Master has given me another huge surprise!"

Ying Zheng laughed heartily, his laughter full of satisfaction. The faces of officials, old people, and farmers were also filled with smiles, as if they saw a bright future.

"Your Majesty, were these potatoes and sweet potatoes found by the Seventh Young Master?" Wang Jian stepped forward and asked.

"Yes, it was indeed the young master who asked Tian Fei to plant it." Hearing this, everyone was shocked.

It’s because of the Seventh Young Master again!

He is indeed born a sage.

At this time, a respected old man slowly walked up to Ying Zheng.

"I pay my respects to the King and implore you to allow us to personally thank the Seventh Young Master. Without his help, we commoners would not have the life we ​​have today."

"Please stand up, old man. As a prince of the Great Qin, Chen'er has done all that is his duty. As for your thanks, I will convey them to you, but it is indeed inconvenient for him to go out at the moment."

Hearing this, the old man and the others showed a hint of disappointment on their faces. However, they didn't say anything else. After all, they also remembered that Zhao Chen had been assassinated twice before, so it was indeed inconvenient for him to leave the palace at will.

If something happened to Zhao Chen because of them, they would become sinners of the Qin Dynasty.

"Then, on behalf of everyone, I would like to thank the king again! From today on, my family will set up a longevity tablet for you, praying morning and night, wishing you peace and happiness."

As soon as he finished speaking, the old man knelt down. This time, Ying Zheng did not stop him, which was regarded as his acceptance of Zhao Chen's kindness. Not only this old man, but other old men and farmers also followed suit and saluted together.

Such were the people of the Great Qin, pure and selfless as they were. At this moment, Ying Zheng felt a surge of envy and jealousy towards Zhao Chen. Even as the Great Qin King, he had never seemed to have enjoyed such a lofty honor—the erection of a longevity tablet, a privilege usually reserved for saints.

But thinking carefully, Zhao Chen was his son after all, so the respect naturally belonged to him. He whispered, "Old man, please stand up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" everyone said in unison.

With the farm incident successfully resolved, everyone was extremely excited. After returning to Xianyang, they immediately shared what they had seen and heard. Furthermore, the Daqin newspapers featured potatoes and sweet potatoes in great detail, including how to plant, eat, and store them.

Of course, the article didn't omit the fact that these precious crops were discovered by Zhao Chen. More importantly, the King of Qin promised that every household would receive an acre of potato and sweet potato seeds by the beginning of the following spring. This news spread like thunder throughout the Qin Empire, and all who heard it were delighted.

Because they understood that this meant that after surviving the cold winter, people would no longer suffer from hunger. People's gratitude towards the Seventh Young Master Zhao Chen had reached its peak. Some even believed that he had surpassed the ancient sages and become a saint of the world.

He painted a hopeful future for people, one without the fear of **.

However, for other countries, things were far less rosy than in Daqin. When they learned of Daqin's new discovery, they were initially filled with skepticism - how could there be a single mu of land producing tens of dan of food?

But after reading the corroborating reports in the Qin newspapers, they had no choice but to believe them. Then came despair and frustration: Why didn't our country have such crops? Their crops typically only came once a year, yielding only three or four dan per mu. In contrast, the people of Qin had access to grain more than ten times as much. This enormous disparity was unbearable, and they refused to face reality.

Many desperate people began to flee their homes with their families and headed for the Qin State. Those farther away hoped that the Qin State would attack them soon, eager to submit to the Qin State and obtain potatoes and sweet potatoes.

In the eyes of these people, whoever gives them hope of survival will win their loyalty. This is the power of public opinion. He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world! This is no empty talk!

This was particularly evident in the subsequent campaign to annihilate Han. Wang Jian selected three thousand elite soldiers and generals, Gongshu Chou prepared various weapons, and trained them according to the methods provided by Zhao Chen. In just two weeks, these troops grew into the most powerful armed force in the Qin Dynasty. Afterward, Ying Zheng ordered Wang Jian to lead his army to assemble in Yongdi and prepare to march on Han.

"Sir, General Wang Jian has already set out. When do you think the general will be able to capture Han?"

"Sister Yanfei, are you testing me?"

"That's not the case, but I don't think this is the best time. The Moon Goddess once said that this winter will be the coldest in nearly a hundred years, and a severe winter is extremely unfavorable for military operations.

Moreover, although Han is weak, it is not easy to conquer. Ji Wuye's army is very strong, and the Blood Robe Marquis has an army of 100,000. If they hold on and wait for the cold, it will be extremely disadvantageous to our Great Qin army.

"Sister Yan Fei, you still underestimated the power of the ** and flintlock rifles, and also underestimated the strength of the Qin army. In addition, there are some other factors.

According to my judgment, Han may have surrendered to the Qin Dynasty before the cold winter arrives."

"How is that possible? No matter how weak South Korea is, it can't possibly last more than two months, right?"

"Hehe, Sister Yanfei, how are the people doing under Han Wangan's rule?"

"Life is worse than death!"

"Yes, people are living in dire straits." Zhao Chen nodded.

"The ministers and nobles of Han lived in luxury, while the common people suffered from hunger and cold, and were displaced. King An of Han ignored them. Ji Wuye seized military power and intensified his oppression of the people. It can be said that the people of Han were now living in dire straits.

In addition, the new agricultural tools and food crops such as potatoes and sweet potatoes that I introduced to the people of Qin have long made many people in the six countries loyal to Qin and envy the Qin people.

They even hoped that the Qin State would attack them soon so that they could become citizens of the Qin State, obtain the food, and no longer suffer from hunger.

In this situation, unless the South Korean army blocks our army, will the people cooperate?

Without the support of the people, isn't South Korea's fate doomed?

"How could this be possible? Sir, you are exaggerating a lot! How can a large number of civilians resist a large army?

What kind of trouble could they possibly cause?" Yan Fei said with disbelief.

"Haha, just wait and see." Zhao Chen smiled mysteriously.

Hearing this, Yan Fei rolled her eyes.

"But I would like to see the situation in South Korea with my own eyes."

"Oh, is there anything special you want to do, sir?"

"This……"

Zhao Chen would not tell him his real purpose: to go to Zilanxuan to see Zi Nu, Nanyue, and Yan Lingji; he also wanted to meet Han Fei, Wei Zhuang, Zhang Liang and others.