Steel Dynasty - Chapter 408

[Chapter 408 The Taste of French Fries]

“Thirty-two stones.”

Pang Yukun’s heart almost jumped out of excitement.

“That’s right, it’s thirty-two stones. It’s absolutely true.” Kui Wu added up the weighing numbers again.

“Thirty-two stones, thirty-two stones!” Pang Yukun pretended to be crazy and kept chanting: “One acre of land for ordinary people can only produce two stones of food. One acre of potatoes is worth sixteen acres of rice. A family of three can cultivate the land. From one hundred acres, the harvest is only 200 dan. If you plant potatoes, you can get 3,200 dan. This family can afford to have ten children.”

Kui Wu swallowed his saliva while looking at Pang Yukun who was looking crazy. Looking at Xiao Ming who looked calm, he said carefully: “Your Highness, what’s wrong with Pang Changshi.”

“I’m so happy that I’m crazy.” Xiao Ming laughed.

“Are some people crazy with anger, and some are crazy with joy?” Kui Wu shook his head while holding the account book.

Xiao Ming patted Kui Wu on the shoulder at this time, “You did a good job. From today on, this slave’s status will be lifted. As for the household registration, the government office will handle it for you.”

Kui Wu was startled for a moment, and a surge of ecstasy surged over him .

In his heart, he was laughing excitedly like Pang Yukun, and kept shouting: “I am no longer a slave, I am no longer a slave.”

All the slaves were speechless. One of them went crazy, and then another one went crazy.

Looking at the excited two people, Xiao Ming laughed happily. The next step is for the government to encourage the people to have more children. Population is the fighting force these days.

In the evening, Xiao Ming listened to Pang Yukun’s laughter all the way back to the city. The high yield of potatoes completely conquered the long history.

After leaving Qingzhou City, Xiao Ming returned to the palace carrying a small bag of potatoes on his horse. At this time, the palace kitchen was preparing for dinner in the evening.

“Your Highness, what is this bag?”

Fei Yue’er, who was familiar with the environment in the yard, walked towards Xiao Ming accompanied by Xiao Huan.

Xiao Ming is in a particularly happy mood today. These potatoes are not only a matter of eating, but also another business growth point in Qingzhou. If these potatoes are sold throughout the Chongqing Kingdom, it will be another huge profit point.

“This is a potato, Princess. Today I will let you experience the magic of Qingzhou.”

After that, Xiao Ming ordered people to go to the dining room to get the briquette stove and iron pot, and prepare cutting boards and knives. Then he set up a posture in the yard to prepare a modern delicacy.

“Your Highness, what are you doing?” Xiao Ming’s movements attracted Aster and Pothos, each with a look of surprise on their faces, and Fei Yue’er couldn’t help but ask.

Xiao Ming chuckled and said: “Don’t ask now, you will understand later when you eat.”

Under everyone’s gaze, Xiao Ming began to cut the potatoes into shreds, and then put the shredded potatoes into hot water and blanch them. , then Xiao Ming asked the servant to fetch saltpeter and a large basin of water.

Saltpeter was put into the water, white mist began to appear in the basin, and the water gradually froze. At this time, Xiao Ming placed the bowl of shredded potatoes in the middle of the water and covered it with a layer of cotton cloth.

This method of making ice with saltpeter has long been known in Dayu Country. It is not a secret. The dignitaries of Dayu Country will also use the method of making ice with saltpeter to relieve the heat in summer. Therefore, no one was surprised when Xiao Ming came up with this trick.

It was frozen in ice water for a while, waiting for the shredded potatoes to freeze. At this time, Xiao Ming took out the shredded potatoes, put them into the boiling oil pan, sprinkled them with salt, and took them out when they were cooked.

The golden fries exuded an alluring aroma on the plate, and the onlookers immediately swallowed their saliva.

“Your Highness, what on earth is this?” Fei Yue’er blinked her big eyes.

“French fries.” Xiao Ming picked up a fries and brought it to Fei Yue’er’s mouth. Such an intimate gesture made Fei Yue’er blush.

But this is the palace after all, and we are all our own people. Fei Yue’er still took a bite. The golden fries were crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. The aroma of deep-fried food filled her mouth.

Fei Yue’er was conquered by the “french fries” after just one bite. She finished the fries in one bite and was still unsatisfied.

At this time, Xiao Ming began to explain the origin of potatoes and how to grow and eat potatoes. Only then did everyone understand.

“The yield per mu is thirty-two stones, and it’s so delicious.” Fei Yue’er read poetry and books, and naturally knew what this meant. She said, “Your Highness, the benefits of these potatoes are enough to make the people of the six states rich.”

“Yes. , I thought so too. When I came back, I discussed with Pang Yukun that we would promote potatoes in the past two days, and let the people in the six states plant at least one acre of potatoes per household, and they could sell them even if they couldn’t eat them all. “Xiao Ming was very proud.

Fei Yue’er nodded, looking at Xiao Ming with a hint of admiration in her heart. This man was not only respected for his status, but most importantly, his various magical abilities made her feel inferior to him.

Just like when I was in Chang’an, the more I know about Qingzhou, the more I yearn for this place.

With a smile on her lips, Fei Yue’er’s heart suddenly relaxed. With such a man by her side, what more could she ask for?

“It’s delicious.” Fei Yue’er ate another French fries. She called to Aster and Pothos, “You all come and try His Highness’s craftsmanship.”

Pothos was her favorite food, and her saliva had already been swirling in her mouth. She timidly said He picked up a piece of French fries and started eating it, his eyes widened. Aster was not far behind, and Xiaohuan also extended his hand.

Under the attack of five people, the plate of French fries was quickly destroyed, and then the four of them looked at Xiao Ming imploringly.

In desperation, Xiao Ming had to fry another pot of French fries. They didn’t eat much for dinner that night. They all ate half full of French fries.

It wasn’t until it got dark and the lanterns in the palace were lit that Fei Yueer wiped his mouth with oil and Xiao Ming returned to the bedroom with satisfaction.

These days of boating were tiring, and today I was familiar with various affairs in the palace. When I returned to the dormitory, Fei Yue’er felt a little dozed off. Xiao Ming was also a little sleepy, so he urged Fei Yue’er to take a bath with him before going to bed.

Fei Yue’er blushed, hesitated and went to the bathroom with Xiao Ming, but when she saw the bathtub, toilet, and sink in the bathroom, she became energetic again, and grabbed Xiao Ming’s arm and asked questions.

Xiao Ming smiled and explained everything one by one and demonstrated it again, which made Fei Yue’er even more surprised.

Hot water flowed from the water tower into the bathtub. The two undressed and took a bath. Fei Yue’er blinked her eyes. At this moment, she suddenly felt like a village girl entering Chang’an City from the village.

“Your Highness, are you laughing at Yue’er who doesn’t understand anything?” Fei Yue’er pouted and said dissatisfiedly when she turned around and saw Xiao Ming smiling broadly.

Xiao Ming said: “How could it be? I am only smiling because I have married a beautiful woman like a flower.”

Fei Yueer pursed her lips and smiled, and she said: “Yueer marrying His Highness is also a blessing that has been cultivated for hundreds of years. In the future, I just want to grow old together with His Highness.”

Looking at Fei Yue’er whose smile contained no trace of impurity, Xiao Ming felt warm in his heart, he finally had a family.

(End of chapter)