The Agricultural Tycoon of the Red House

Li Lin immediately looked at Jia Lian vigilantly, "What are you going to do?"

"Heh," Jia Lian's sneering smile became more and more obvious, "You are a 'hero and brave' who is afraid of everything, why don't you even have the guts to say your name at this moment?"

"Let's just say, this person is called Sun Shaozu." Li Lin said with his neck stuck.

Hearing this name, patriarch Li slapped his son away, and explained to Jia Lian panting: "There is indeed such a person, who came from the south and settled in a shabby household. He is very good at flattering people, because he has seen the big world, he looks like a dog, and he is also eloquent and eloquent. Many local gentry asked him to be a guest, and asked him to help with ideas and dredge various relationships. Don't look at this guy as a small person, he is full of ghosts, he is well versed in the way of officialdom, and he can really get things done."

Jia Lian just heard that this person was surnamed Sun, and was worried about a coincidence, so he asked casually. He didn't expect that it was exactly as he had a vague premonition.It's just that he didn't expect that Sun Shaozu, who is known for his "wolf heart and dog lungs", has some abilities, but if he thinks about it carefully, if this person is not a bit powerful, how could he climb from his downcast status to the position of military candidate.The reason why nouveau riche will explode, more or less depends on strength.

Since this Sun Shaozu is eloquent and quick-witted, he should know how much impact his remarks will have.Obviously, he didn't say it unintentionally, and his words must have a purpose.In view of the young man's influence among the local gentry, Jia Lian felt that it was necessary for him to meet him for a while.

Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you survive a hundred battles.

After Patriarch Li finished those words, he saw Jia Lian remained silent, his expression seemed to be determined and stern, and he was so frightened that he trembled willingly, knelt down tremblingly, and kowtowed to Jia Lian, "Master Supervising Army, my son is a fool. Caomin kowtowed on his behalf to make amends, and please spare this child’s life for the sake of Zaomin’s old age and frailty. Caomin has lived half his life, and the soil has been buried up to his neck. Ken soon only gave birth to such a child Son who doesn't live up to expectations. I beg you, please spare the only blood of our Li family!"

After Patriarch Li finished speaking, he kowtowed loudly with tears in his eyes.Li Lin was stunned for a while, and after a while, he was so frightened that he rushed to his old father, crying to help him up.Li Lin still had a look of unhappiness, as if he was still full of anger and couldn't express it. He looked at Jia Lian with hatred, moved his mouth as if he wanted to say something, and was slapped to the ground by Patriarch Li as soon as he uttered a sound.

"Bastard, our Li family will be destroyed by you today." Patriarch Li scolded sharply, cutting off what Li Lin was about to say just now.

Jia Lian sat on the slightly old chair, sipping the rough tea on the table.The taste of this tea is a bit astringent and bitter, but it has a fresh and natural fragrance. After careful aftertaste, it feels like being in the green paddy fields in early spring.

"Father, get up quickly, why bother with him." Li Lin couldn't understand Jia Lian's casual manner, and angrily insisted on pulling his father to stand up.

Patriarch Li pushed Li Lin away fiercely, and scolded: "Shut your mouth, and you won't let me save myself!"

Patriarch Li was so angry that his face was red and his lips were a little purple. It was obvious that he was very angry.

Only now did Li Lin become honest, he knelt down embarrassingly, bowed his head and shut up.

"Master Supervisor, the grassroots know that you are uncomfortable. If you want to punish the grassroots, you should punish the grassroots. It is the grassroots who have no way to teach their children. It is really shameful. The grassroots are willing to take it on their behalf!" Patriarch Li kowtowed again.

Li Lin was angry, but under his father's threatening eyes, he had to give in and kowtowed to Jia Lian to make amends.

Jia Lian had only finished drinking tea at this point, and said to Patriarch Li with a smile, "The patriarch made a fuss over a molehill. As I said earlier, I will not punish anyone for the carjacking just now."

Li Lin was complacent, and immediately looked at Patriarch Li with a look of "Look", which meant that he overreacted.

Patriarch Li glared at Li Lin with resentment, slapped him again, and then kowtowed to Jia Lian, "Your son is unreasonable, and the grass-roots people know that they have no face to beg your forgiveness, and they are willing to pay for their sins with their lives!"

Patriarch Li stood up after speaking, stretching his neck to hit the east mountain wall.Li Lin screamed in fright and hurriedly stopped his father.The father and son rushed one at a time and pulled at the other, making a fuss like a drama was staged.

Jia Lian watched the father and son's quarrel indifferently for a long time, and said sharply: "Enough!"

The two were stunned at the same time, and then Li Lin was pulled down by Patriarch Li, and knelt down again.This time Li Lin was completely honest, and he didn't know whether he was frightened by his father's behavior, or he realized something. In short, he kowtowed to the ground very politely and honestly, and seriously made up for Jia Lian's mistakes.

Just then Jia Lian got up, supported the patriarch Li, and said with a smile: "I said I would not be punished a long time ago. Look at you, why are you making such a fuss?"

Patriarch Li sneered, but his heart broke out in cold sweat.This superintendent is really not easy to fool, his wording is exquisite, he only said 'no punishment' but did not say 'forgive'.If he was an ordinary mountain villager, he wouldn't understand the implied meaning here, so he might just confuse this matter.But he was a person who had been in the officialdom, and he was also a person who suffered a lot, so how could he not learn a lesson.

Starting from the previous carjacking, Patriarch Li found that the supervisor was unruffled, calm and composed, with a strong heart, not a person to be trifled with.A promise of no punishment is useless, and in the future, if this person is really offended now, then their Li clan may not even know how to die in the future.

Jia Lian also realized that the old man in front of him was a bit old-fashioned and shrewd, he was not simple, and he didn't want to stay any longer. "I'll stay soon," Jia Lian got up and said goodbye.

Patriarch Li hurriedly went and stayed, and asked Jia Lian the purpose of coming here by the way.

Jia Lian smiled, "I was just listening to everyone's opinions, but now..." Jia Lian looked at Li Lin, who was drooping his head, then laughed, and said slowly, "I understand everything."

Patriarch Li was so embarrassed, he gave his son Li Lin a hard look, and pulled him to bow again to apologize to Jia Lian.

Li Lin buried his head deeper in self-blame.

"Forget it, it's not easy for you guys." Jia Lian walked to the door, turned his head and glanced at Li Lin, and said lightly, "By the way, there may be something that I need to bother Mr. Li."

Li Lin was in a daze for a while, blankly.

Patriarch Li hastily raised his hand and tugged at him, agreeing enthusiastically on behalf of his son.

"Since he has already contacted farmers in eleven other villages and counties, he must spread the word faster." Before getting into the carriage, Jia Lian took a last look at Li Lin, sighed with a chuckle, "Tell them that the court will not Forcing them to grow new varieties, I, Jia Lian, guarantee with my life that the Yamen will not force you to grow potatoes in the future, and you—whether you want to grow or not.”

Then there was the sound of the wheels of the car, and it gradually went away.

This sentence made Patriarch Li and his son both stunned for a while.Patriarch Li gritted his teeth and stomped his feet, and slapped Li Lin on the face again, "Stupid, do you know that you have offended a great person! Our Li family has kept our law and order for generations, and now we are about to be defeated by you. Absolutely!"

Li Linning was unyielding, with a righteous look on his face, "Father, you forgot how my uncle's family died because they were given to the court—"

Snapped!

One more slap.

"Shut up! Now and then, both of us father and son have to live at the feet of the emperor!" Patriarch Li shook his hands and shook his beard with anger. You know! That’s all, this time you must handle the matter that people have told you, remember to say good things, behave well, and don’t let others catch you. Even if you don’t want your own life, you still have to think about us The lives of eight members of the Li family!"

Li Lin didn't understand it very well yet, but he was afraid of his father's threat, so he could only nod his head calmly, and complied.

……

Halfway through the carriage, Jia Lian called to stop.After getting out of the car, he walked in the ridge of the field and grabbed the soil on the ground.Today is cold and the soil is cool.Jia Lian squatted on the ground, and after grabbing a few handfuls, his fingers turned red from the cold.

Xing'er felt distressed when he saw it, and presented the handkerchief, persuading the second master to go back earlier, "Such a big thing happened today, the second master was shocked, but still concerned about what these soils are doing, let's look at it another day. "

"It's all right." Jia Lian put the soil up to his nose, smelled it, squeezed it with his fist, and let go of it again.The clods are bonded and do not disperse.

"It seems that this land has been plagued by diseases before, and a lot of plant ash has been sprinkled. This kind of soil is rich in potassium fertilizer, which is very suitable for the growth of potatoes. If it is planted in spring, the yield will be excellent." Jia Lian clapped his hands, stood up, and looked around. Looking at the land in front of me.

Even in areas with favorable environmental conditions in the south of the Yangtze River, under the old farming conditions in ancient times, the average yield of rice per mu was only about 350 catties. In the case of high yield, the increase per mu was only a few tens of catties.Not to mention the bitter cold in the northwest, where the yield of rice will only be lower.Potatoes are different. Generally, only 160 kilograms are needed for planting per mu, but the yield is at least [-] kilograms, which is six times that of rice.Moreover, its growth period is only three or four months, which is not as long as that of rice, so it can set aside other time to grow other crops.

Using potatoes as food will indeed quickly and effectively solve the major problems of low food production and food and clothing difficulties in the local area.

Xing'er was very puzzled when he heard Jia Lian's words, so he grabbed the soil and smelled it, pinched it?Xing'er also sent it to his nose in a decent way, and what he smelled was an earthy smell, nothing special, how did the second master know that there are good things in it that are suitable for planting?

Xing'er wondered if his nose was not good, so he pushed it closer to his nose.He sucked hard, too hard, and sucked the soil particles into his nose.

Xing'er blew his nose and coughed twice, but forgot that there was still dirt in his hands, blowing and splashing, made a mouthful of mud.

"Delicious?" Jia Lian asked.

"Bah, bah, bah..." Xing'er vomited for a long time, ran back and took the water bag from the car to rinse his mouth, and then he could speak, and with a face of embarrassment, he pouted at Jia Liandao, "Second master, don't laugh at me. It's stinky, how can it be delicious."

Jia Lian smiled, "It seems that there are still plenty of organic fertilizers."

Xing'er: "Master, what is chicken fat?"

"It's rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium..." Seeing Xing'er's increasingly troubled face, Jia Lian explained in simple words, "They are things that are very useful to crops, but these things are born in advance. A state that is not easily absorbed and utilized by crops, so it must be fermented and decomposed through some self-contained changes in the soil, and then these useful substances that are not easy to be absorbed are gradually released into useful substances that are easy to be absorbed. Therefore, This kind of fertilizer has a relatively long and stable effect, which greatly promotes the growth of crops."

"Ah," Xing'er understood most of it, and was very happy, "It turns out that this chicken fat is so powerful, but how do you get it? Do you need to kill the chicken?"

"It's a chance." Jia Lian paused, looking at Xing'er who was holding the water bag, and said, "You can eat more and drink more water."

"Oh? Why is that?" Xing'er poured water for Jia Lian to wash his hands, and then handed over the handkerchief, but he was still confused, unable to figure out how the organic fertilizer came from.

"Think about it yourself." Jia Lian gave him a meaningful smile, then lifted his robe and got into the carriage.

Xing'er drove the car with doubts, and his mind was full of thoughts: He drank plenty of water and ate a lot, how could he get organic fertilizer?

Organic Fertilizer.

fertilizer.

After thinking about it all the way, Xing'er finally realized that what the second master Lian was talking about was excrement and urine.

manure……

Urine……

The second master is really too elegant, he dragged on for a long time, but what he said was excrement.

Xinger convinced!

Three days later, farmers in twelve villages and counties received the news that the yamen did not force them to plant new varieties.All the farmers were very puzzled. The group who resolutely resisted at first began to waver, and they were curious about what this new variety looked like.However, the country gentry inspired by Sun Shaozu took the lead and said that this was a good thing, and all the farmers were "smart" to follow suit, and they were greatly relieved that they did not have to plant new varieties.

During the winter break, everyone is idle and has nothing to do, and some new knowledge and news on weekdays go viral very quickly.Two days later, a news about the Big Stomach King's competition suddenly spread among the ten miles and eight villages.The competition time is set one day later, but anyone who thinks they can eat can sign up to participate.The top three with the best taste and the most edible food will be rewarded with a hundred silver coins.

One hundred taels of silver, that's enough for a small family like them to spend their entire life in wealth.

And this kind of competition to eat more, in the Northwest, where it is easy to starve, is simply a strange anecdote, and the news spreads faster than anything else.When the villagers in Shiliba Village got the news, they were all eager to try.However, when I signed up, I learned that it was food made from new varieties.Many people began to be cautious and conservative, watching the excitement with a wait-and-see attitude. However, some people who did not have enough food at home and had a huge appetite, wanted to make money and eat "don't die", so they boldly signed up.

On the day of the competition, the temporary competition venue in Yizhou was crowded with people.

Farmers from nearby villages and counties flooded into the state city on this day, overwhelming the surrounding area of ​​the competition field.

A total of 32 people signed up for the competition. Except for three beggars who were dizzy with hunger, the rest were all well-known impoverished households in nearby villages and counties and a few "stupid" people known for their "dare to die".

Li Lin was also among the onlookers, but not for anything else, just to see what the new breed looked like.In fact, not only him, but also many farmers present came here for this curiosity. They can not only watch the excitement, see how stupid people in their own village are, but also see the true colors of new varieties. Well!

The arena is very spacious. There are 32 sets of wooden tables and chairs in the center, which are divided into eight rows, with four tables in each row. The tables are very long for placing food.There are also kettles and bowls on each table to provide drinking water for the contestants. On the east and west sides of the 32 sets of tables and chairs, there is a temporary built-in hearth. Apart from some seasonings, there are round things with yellow or brownish-yellow skin piled up around the hearth.There are ten pots on the east and west sides, and there is a cook beside each pot.

These cooks were specially invited by Jia Lian to come from well-known local craftsmen, and they were taught by the palace chefs accompanied by the fourth prince to ensure that they cook the best potato-flavored dishes.

Jia Lian specially invited the fourth prince to watch the game, so he deliberately created momentum.

Of course the fourth prince knew that the ultimate goal of this competition was to promote potato planting. In order to support Jia Lian, he had to come to participate no matter how busy he was with military affairs.However, the fourth prince was still very puzzled about Jia Lian's participation in this competition. In fact, he was similar to those common people who joined in the fun, and he came here out of curiosity.

Yesterday, as soon as the news that the fourth prince would be present at the competition was spread, it aroused enthusiastic responses from more people.The game is very fresh, plus there will be new events that made a lot of trouble before, and the fourth prince himself will be here. Anyone who doesn't watch this game is a fool!

Therefore, on the eve of the game in the afternoon, more and more people poured in, and it was basically a crowded state where people crowded shoulder to shoulder.

Jia Lian still didn't forget about the security issue, so he asked his bodyguard Su Sheng to strengthen his guards, even the roofs near the stadium were guarded.

"The fourth prince is here!"

After all the people knelt down to pay their respects, Yin Zhen entered the stage, took the first seat, and looked at the surrounding people from a distance.

"Be flat!"

After all the people got up, they all secretly looked at the fourth prince in the distance, and they could vaguely see the outline, as expected of a royal, full of grandeur.

Before the start of the competition, Jia Lian explained the rules and precautions: "All the food eaten by the contestants is weighed by the catty, and the weight of each pot is the same. The rules are very simple. Whoever eats the most wins. In addition to bonuses, no .1 You will also get a pair of inscriptions written by the fourth prince. The most important thing in the competition is to participate. I don’t want everyone to give up their lives just to win. I remind you again that all contestants must do what they can. Unsurprisingly, three people are waiting outside the field Doctor. If a contestant is too brave, overeats and has abnormal physical conditions, once the doctor confirms that his condition is not good, he will be disqualified from winning the prize, please leave the venue immediately for treatment."

All the people nodded after hearing this, and felt that Jia Lian's way of handling the game was very good.They also worried about what would happen to those people if they were desperate for money.

"Then let's start the competition." Yin Zhen ordered.

The 32 contestants entered the field one by one, and after reporting their names and origins, they sat down according to the arrangement and waited for the start of the competition.

At this time, the stoves on the east and west sides were also fired, and they were cut with a knife. Some were stir-fried, some were fried, and some were steamed.

The food for the 32 contestants was served in a large wooden basin, but not from a stove, but from a car that had just unloaded boiled hot potatoes.Curious people looked carefully, only to find that the car was used from a family behind the stadium.

After the boiled potatoes were served, the 32 contestants began to taste two mouthfuls carefully, and then started to gobble it up.

The surrounding villagers all started to cheer for the people they knew, shouting their names.But there is another strange thing, that is, everyone found the ten stoves built on the side of the arena. It seems that the food is not for the contestants, but for whom?

"Ugh—it smells so good!"

The group of onlookers who were closest to the stove started to sigh first, and then all the people praised the "good fragrance" fiercely.

After the first pot of fried French fries was mixed with salt, they were delivered to the fourth prince, Jia Lian and other referees.In addition to fried food, there are also stewed dishes, stir-fried dishes, steamed dishes, etc., which are delicious. Many people in the room did not finish eating at noon in order to grab a place in the front. The smell made their stomachs growl. Now, drooling, the competition doesn't seem to be important anymore, everyone is eagerly looking at the dishes being brought to the Fourth Prince.

The fourth prince picked up one, stuffed it into his mouth, picked up another one, and then took...he ate non-stop!

What kind of person is the fourth prince, how noble is his status, what delicacies he has never tasted before, the things he can eat one after another are naturally delicious.And this new variety must not be poisonous, otherwise how could it be given to the fourth prince to eat.His Royal Highness, that's a dragon son, and his body is precious!

After Yinzhen ate a plate of potatoes, he stopped to drink tea and observe the state of the people.Now many people don't go to watch the guys in the game, but stare at the food made by the stove.

Yin Zhen smiled and looked at Jia Lian.

Jia Lian also looked back at him, and suggested with a faint smile: "Why don't your Highness have fun with the people? Let them taste the taste of these dishes too?"

"Reward!" Yin Zhen ordered.

Immediately, a guard came forward with a gong and shouted, "His Highness gives food, line up to get it".It was overcrowded, and some people even lifted out the iron fence that had been prepared in advance and placed it in front.The common people lined up curiously, wanting to taste what His Highness the Fourth Highness had eaten.This can be regarded as being honored by the royal family and eating the royal meal.

"Each person can only get one!" Xing'er who distributed the food shouted.

No matter what kind of mistake it is to pick up, everyone who has taken it will mark it with red paint on the back of his hand, and can no longer take it.

After the common people got to know each other and got to know each other, they would exchange a few mouthfuls and find that everything was delicious, and their admiration was mixed with surprise and joy.

Gradually, waves of compliments followed. Obviously, everyone liked the taste of the new variety very much. Looking at their happy faces, you can know that the resistance of these people to the new variety should have disappeared.

Yin Zhen saw that although the scene was extremely crowded and lively, but the place where the food was served was orderly, he praised it very much, and also admired Jia Lian's thoughtfulness in his heart.

In fact, Yin Zhen was very surprised when Jia Lian suddenly decided not to use the government's help to promote potatoes, and even mistakenly thought that he was too conceited and didn't understand the current situation of local unruly people who are not easy to educate.Now seeing that he is superior in strategy and has his own unique way to make people surrender to him, the fourth prince really admires him, and he should be glad that he is just a geek who only knows how to study farming!

Yin Zhen's approval of Jia Lian grew deeper and deeper, and the corner of his mouth smiled deeply, "You really have lived up to my trust in you. It seems that these common people have accepted the potatoes you promoted."

Jia Lian nodded, "I specially asked people to select the villagers from the selected twelve villages and counties to participate in the Big Stomach King Competition. After eating so much, they will be safe and sound when they go back. In addition, the influence of your fourth highness, you can eat it yourself. They are naturally convinced. After that, they have to sign up and compete for seeds. Who I choose depends on my mood, not theirs."

"Okay, great, great! Hahaha..." Yinzhen laughed, gave Jia Lian a thumbs up, and sighed three times in succession.

Half an hour later at the end of the month, the Big Eater Competition ended, and Jia Lian selected three winners, who were rewarded as agreed.

Afterwards, Jia Lian announced the voluntary registration for the planting of new varieties, and then explained to everyone: "Three days later, the prefectural office will close the registration period, and a total of [-] households will be selected. Only those who register voluntarily and pass the examination can be eligible for new varieties. The seeds will be planted, and the final list of qualified candidates will be notified to the villages and counties by the yamen in ten days, please wait for the good news for all farmers who are interested in participating in the election.”

Hunger marketing establishes the value of new varieties, thereby stimulating the desire of these farmers to plant.In short, what comes from competition is always 'better' than what is delivered to the door for nothing.

All the farmers responded enthusiastically, and rushed to the Yamen to sign up.

Li Lin was still standing there in a daze, staring blankly at Jia Lian's leaving back.He opened his mouth, his face was full of annoyance and regret, but he couldn't make a sound.

After Jia Lian sent the fourth prince away, the corners of his mouth gradually curled up, and he also got into the carriage.

Xing'er: "Master, are we going to the yamen to check the registration status?"

"No, go to Sun's house, I want to meet that Sun Shaozu for a while." Jia Lian said with cold eyes.