If Li Si had not mentioned it.
The few people present had already forgotten about the sweet potatoes.
After all, it was impossible for them to produce 2000 catties or even 6000 catties of grain per mu.
But now, there seemed to be a trace of it.
Song Yuan said that he wanted to increase the efficiency of plowing, so he took out the Curved Plow and increased the plowing speed by three times!
In order to reduce manpower consumption, Song Yuan invented the waterwheel, completely realizing unmanned watering!
After that, Song Yuan said that he wanted to earn money, so he quickly took out a fine wine. Fine wine was now the favorite of the nobles in Xianyang City, so he naturally earned a lot of money!
Soon after, Song Yuan began to form his private army. He took out this magical potion and trained a group of elites in seven days!
Everything indicated that Song Yuan had done everything he said!
However, they had neglected the sweet potatoes.
Because it was too exaggerated, and because it was the first thing Song Yuan suggested.
If the latter was fully realized, was there still a need to question the former?
According to Song Yuan's current progress, the sweet potatoes were most likely real!
"Hiss!"
At the thought of this, the five people in the hall sucked in a breath of cold air.
This idea was too shocking!
It could even be said to be a little scary!
This was 10 times or even 60 times the amount of grain!
If the sweet potatoes and potatoes were really that high in yield, as long as they could grow seedlings, they could be spread throughout Great Qin.
This would be a golden age for Great Qin!
The five people in the hall were the current Qin Emperor, the Prime Minister, and the General.
They naturally knew that Great Qin was facing a serious problem, which was a food shortage!
He had to feed the three million soldiers of the Qin army, as well as the captives and laborers of the six dynasties. One had to know that these people did not farm.
Therefore, countless heavy burdens fell on the people.
When Qin had just been unified, the commoners could still afford it.
However, with the stability in the past few years, many farmers had given birth to many children. The burden suddenly became heavier and they needed to grow more food.
This inevitably required more farming.
However, Great Qin had a military merit system, and only by making contributions could one obtain farmland. During peaceful times, there was no way to fight, so they naturally could not obtain farmland.
For a time, there was already a situation of intense farming and a shortage of food.
Brother Zheng was already thinking about whether to carry out farmland restructuring, but there was no reference. Everything was just crossing the river by feeling the stones.
If he was not careful and repeated the mistakes of the well-field system, it would be better not to change it.
But now, things seemed to have taken a turn for the better. If the sweet potatoes that Song Yuan mentioned were real, all the food problems would be solved easily!
Brother Zheng thought for a moment and said,"Meng Tian, do you still remember what Song Yuan said during dinner?”
Meng Tian was stunned for a moment before she reacted and said,""He said that sweet potatoes and potatoes mature once every two months. When I left this morning, I took a quick glance and saw some seedlings on the field.”
"It seems that all the fields in the Song Manor are planted with sweet potatoes and potatoes, right?" Brother Zheng nodded slightly and asked again.”
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Meng Tian nodded.”
Brother Zheng's eyes sharpened.
If the Song Manor did not grow other crops and the sweet potatoes were not ripe, wouldn't they be unable to pay taxes next year?
In other words, Song Yuan was very confident about the sweet potatoes!
These two crops would only need two months to mature. Counting the time, it was already about half a month. They only needed to wait for another 40 or so days before the results could be seen!
Li Si and the others were also excited. The appearance of seedlings meant that sweet potatoes could be planted.
It was just a matter of production!
At this moment, Meng Yi had completely forgotten about attacking the Song Manor. He said anxiously,"Your Majesty, I request to go to Song Yuan's farm to take a look and carefully inspect it.”
However, Brother Zheng waved his hand." I have my own plans for this matter. Tomorrow, I will go to the Song Manor with Meng Tian. The three of you should not go for the time being to avoid alerting the enemy!"”
The three of them could only nod.
Brother Zheng said," Oh right, Li Si, arrange for a few skilled craftsmen in the palace tomorrow. I want to steal the waterwheel!"”
Li Si quickly agreed.
The others looked at Brother Zheng's righteous expression and felt a little strange.
Since when did His Majesty start to secretly learn from others?
It seemed that this Song Yuan really had some skills. The matter of rebellion was not empty talk!
...
Song Manor.
Song Yuan personally made a bowl of porridge to nourish her energy and blood to comfort the tired Ying Shiman.
Ying Shiman was very happy about this, and she was even a little touched. Her husband had been spending time with those big black men these past few days, and she was a little suspicious.
However, after finishing the porridge, Ying Shiman no longer had any guesses.
She leaned into Song Yuan's embrace and said in a coquettish voice,""Husband, you're so happy today. Is there any progress on the private army?”
Song Yuan smiled and said,"Thanks to you and your daughter, after seven days of training, Butler Ji said that our private soldiers already have the strength of Great Qin's elites!"”
"Is he that powerful?" Ying Shiman asked in surprise. Compared to those elites who were wearing bronze equipment?”
Song Yuan was slightly stunned. Manman's words made him think of something very important.
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