I traveled through time and became the Queen of Ancient Dian

The afterglow of the setting sun gently sprinkled on the land of the ancient Dian Kingdom, coating the distant mountains with a layer of golden glow.

Baona stood at the edge of a vast farmland, looking at the land that had yet to be cultivated, her heart surging with passion.

This land carries her vision for agricultural reform in the ancient Dian Kingdom and her hope of lifting the people out of poverty.

The breeze blew by, bringing with it the fragrance of the earth, and she seemed to be able to see how this land would come alive in the future.

Beside her, the Queen also gazed at the land quietly.

Her eyes were firm and sharp, like a sword drawn from its sheath, showing her immense determination for reform.

She exudes a powerful aura that makes people dare not look directly at her.

The queen tilted her head slightly and looked at Baona, her eyes flashing with understanding and support.

Not far away, a group of traditional farmers stood sparsely.

Most of them were dressed in rags, had dark complexions, and their faces were covered with the frost of time.

They didn't know why these two high and mighty rulers came to the fields, nor did they understand what the new agricultural technology they were talking about was.

A tense and expectant atmosphere filled the air, like the calm before the storm.

Baona took a deep breath, took a step forward and walked towards the group of farmers.

She used a soft voice to try to break the suffocating silence.

Her eyes were fixed on an old farmer with white hair, his name was Gong Liang.

Old farmer Gong Liang is the oldest farmer on this land. He has experienced countless years of hardship and has an almost stubborn belief in traditional farming.

"Old man, I have some new planting methods that may increase the harvest and allow everyone to have enough food to eat." Baona said sincerely, with a hint of expectation in her tone.

Old farmer Gongliang hunched his back, raised his head, and his cloudy eyes were full of doubt and distrust.

"Kid, I've been farming all my life, and my ancestors have been doing it this way. What new method? I'm afraid it's nonsense!" He shook his head repeatedly, his rough fingers tightly gripping the hoe in his hand, as if it was his only support.

A middle-aged man who had been standing behind the old farmer walked out. He was wearing a slightly loose cloth robe and looked gentle and refined.

He is Tuoba, a scholar at the Agricultural Research Institute. He prides himself on being knowledgeable and versatile, but he is also pedantic and conservative.

"A new method is just a mess, isn't it? Without the test of time, who knows what will happen?" He pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose, with obvious sarcasm in his tone.

Baona's patience was gradually worn out.

She tried to convince them with scientific knowledge, but found that this group of people seemed to be trapped in their inherent cognition and unable to accept any new ideas.

"We can try it in the experimental field. If it works, we can promote it together." Baona's tone became a little hurried, and fine beads of sweat oozed out of her forehead.

"Try? Try with our land and food?" The old farmer Gong Liang's voice suddenly rose, filled with strong dissatisfaction and anger.

Other farmers echoed this sentiment, and resistance to the new technology became increasingly evident.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, as if a conflict was about to break out in the next second.

Baona felt an unprecedented sense of frustration

"Why don't we first..." Just as Baona was about to continue explaining, a slightly hoarse voice came from the crowd, with a hint of cunning and greed in the voice.

Everyone's eyes turned in that direction, and saw a middle-aged man dressed in gorgeous silk and with a smile on his face slowly walking towards them.

"Let's see the effect first." There was a hint of cunning and greed in the voice. Duan Gan, the seed merchant, slowly walked to the front of the crowd with a smile on his face and a cunning light in his eyes.

He looked around and saw everyone was looking at him, so he continued proudly, "I have excellent seeds. These seeds will definitely grow the best crops. However, since this is a new method, we need to see the results first before we can set a price."

Baona's face darkened instantly. She keenly sensed the true intention of Duan Gan, the seed merchant.

He wanted to take advantage of the uncertainty of the reform, raise the price of seeds during the chaos, and make a profit.

Just as Baona was about to open her mouth to refute, the Queen took a light step and stood beside her.

The Queen's voice was deep and majestic, like thunder rolling across the sky, striking people's hearts.

"Duan Gan, are you trying to take advantage of the situation?" The Queen's gaze was like ice, piercing Duan Gan's heart.

Duan Gan's heart trembled, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

He quickly apologized with a smile, "Queen, please calm down. I just want to provide the best seeds for our fellow farmers to ensure a good harvest."

"I know exactly what you are thinking." The Queen said coldly, with an unquestionable firmness in her tone, "If you dare to raise the price at this time and undermine the reform, I will never let you off easily." Duan Gan's face turned pale. He secretly cursed his greed in his heart, but did not dare to resist any longer.

He retreated to the side in shame and disappeared into the crowd.

This sudden change made everyone present feel stunned, and a tense and subtle atmosphere filled the air.

Baona took a deep breath and calmed herself down. She looked at the young farmer from Dongguo standing in the crowd. He was a young and energetic guy, with curiosity and desire in his eyes.

Baona's heart moved, and she smiled and said to him, "Brother Dongguo, are you willing to try this new planting method?"

The young farmer from Dongguo nodded, a determined glint in his eyes.

"I'm willing to give it a try. As long as it can increase the harvest and let my family live a good life, I'm willing to try." As soon as he finished speaking, a few whispers came from the crowd, but more of them were support and encouragement for him.

Baona nodded with satisfaction. She led the young farmer from Dongguo to the experimental field and personally taught him how to use the new method.

In the afterglow of the setting sun, the experimental fields are full of busy figures, and the young farmers from Dongguo are waving their hoes with full energy.

Baona patiently explained and demonstrated some techniques from time to time.

A positive atmosphere gradually spread in the experimental field, as if foreshadowing a promising future.

The queen stood quietly by the side, a faint smile on her lips.

At this moment, the queen slowly spoke with a hint of warmth in her voice: "Baona, the success of this experimental field is not only related to agricultural reform, but also to the future of this land. We must go all out." The sun gradually sank to the west, dyeing the sky into a magnificent sea of ​​​​fire clouds.

A breeze blew by, carrying with it the fragrance of earth and the smell of sweat from labor.

Baona and the Queen stood side by side on the ridge of the field, watching the young farmers of Dongguo working hard and sweating profusely.

His dark skin gleamed in the sunset, his muscles were smooth and powerful, and every time he swung the hoe, he was filled with vigorous vitality.

The queen smiled slightly, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes.

"This young man Dongguo is quite motivated."

Baona nodded and a relieved smile appeared on her face.

While wiping the sweat from her forehead, she looked at Dongguo and said, "Yes, he is very serious and humble. I believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to make the new planting technology successful." She shared her expectations for agriculture, her tone full of longing for the future.

The young farmer from Dongguo became more motivated after hearing Baona's encouragement.

He stopped what he was doing, stood up straight, put on a simple smile, and shared with them his desire for a good harvest. The communication between them was full of trust and friendship, as warm as a family. The setting sun stretched their shadows and cast them on the golden fields, forming a harmonious picture.

However, the harmonious atmosphere did not last long.

As time went on, some of the crops in the experimental fields began to show problems.

Instead of thriving like traditional crops, they appear somewhat languishing.

Some of the leaves have turned yellow, and some of the plants are short, forming a sharp contrast with the traditional crops that are growing well next to them.

Baona squatted down, carefully pushed aside a yellow leaf, and frowned.

She carefully observed the roots of the crops and found that they were stunted and clearly lacked nutrients.

She stood up and looked across the entire experimental field. Seeing the crops that were developing slowly, her heart was filled with anxiety.

Her heart sank little by little, as if a huge rock was pressing on her chest, making it difficult for her to breathe.

There seemed to be a depressing atmosphere in the air, and even the air became heavy.

The Queen also noticed Baona's change of mood. She walked over to Baona, patted her shoulder gently, and said softly, "Don't be anxious, take your time. Any new thing requires a process of adaptation."

Baona forced a smile and nodded.

She knew the Queen was trying to comfort her, but it did not alleviate the anxiety in her heart.

She understood that the success or failure of the new planting technology was related to the well-being of the people of the entire ancient Dian Kingdom, and she could not let everyone down.

"The fertilizer made by Baili craftsmen doesn't seem to be suitable for these new crops." Baona murmured to herself, her tone full of confusion.

She felt trapped, as if there was a tangled mess in her mind that made it impossible for her to solve the problem.

Just then, she saw the empress walking towards the Tuoba agricultural researchers in the distance, her back straight and determined.

Baona's heart trembled, and an ominous premonition came to her mind.

She opened her mouth, but nothing came out.