"Six hundred and thirty-seven jin and eight taels!”
Zhu Di exclaimed.
Although he does not engage in agriculture.
However, if he had never eaten pork, how could he not have seen a pig run?
Moreover, he was focused on the battlefield and was extremely attentive to military-related matters.
The army and horses had not moved yet, so he naturally knew about the matter of food.
Ordinary paddy fields, even in a bumper harvest year, could hardly produce 400 catties per mu.
However, Old Fifth's paddy field had a yield of 637 catties per mu.
In other words, in just two years, Old Fifth had increased the yield of rice per mu by more than 50%.
This was simply the work of an immortal.
"Fifth brother, you really amaze the world with a single brilliant feat!”
Zhu Rong patted his shoulder with a smile.
Empress Ma, Zhu Biao, and the others also looked at Zhu Rong with admiration.
This yield per mu could at least allow tens of millions of people to no longer starve and eat a full meal.
For the stability of a country, what Zhu Xiong did was no less significant than defeating the Northern Yuan army.
"Son…"
Zhu Yuanzhang's voice also trembled.
Although he was prepared from the beginning, he knew that the yield of this paddy field would definitely increase.
However, he did not expect it to increase by 50%. It was almost an astronomical figure.
He had lived for so many years. Even when he defeated Chen Youliang at Dongting Lake, he had never lost his composure like he did today.
However, before Zhu Yuanzhang could praise him.
Zhu Rong's indifferent voice suddenly sounded.
"Imperial Father, there is no need to be so agitated. This is only the beginning.”
"In a few years, the yield of rice per mu will only be higher.”
The yield per mu was less than 700 catties, but Old Zhu and the others were shocked to this extent.
If they knew that the yield of hybrid rice could even exceed 2,000 catties per mu, wouldn't their jaws drop?
Due to the limitations of the conditions, it was almost impossible to increase the yield to two thousand catties per mu.
However, he was confident that he could increase the average yield to more than one thousand catties per mu.
" It can go higher!!!"
Xu Da and Zhu Yuanzhang exclaimed.
"Of course. The current hybrid rice has only been cultivated for two generations. After a few more years of cultivation, I'm confident that I can increase the yield per mu to more than 500 kilograms.”
Zhu Xiong said indifferently.
"Thousand Jin! Old Fifth, don't brag in front of me!”
Old Zhu felt that it was simply a fantasy story and subconsciously thought that his son was bragging." I've also planted land before. This yield of nearly 700 catties per mu is already considered a miracle. The yield per mu is more than 500 catties. Do you really think you're a god who has descended to the mortal world?"”
Xu Da nodded his head in agreement.
A yield of 700 catties per mu was already unprecedented, but a yield of 1,000 catties per mu? Perhaps the young man's ambition was a little too high.
Looking at his father and father-in-law's disbelief, Zhu Rong smiled faintly and said,""Father, Uncle Xu, didn't you believe that I could increase the yield per mu of rice before?”
Xu Da and Zhu Yuanzhang were stunned.
The two of them looked at each other.
That's right!
Previously, they didn't believe that Zhu Xi could increase the yield of rice per mu.
The reason why he made this bet with Zhu Rong was to make him give up farming.
But in the end…
Not only did the yield per mu of rice increase, but it also far exceeded the bet of 10%, reaching an astonishing 50%.
"Old Fifth, you said that the yield per mu is over 500 kilograms. Is that true?”
Zhu Yuanzhang asked with uncertainty.
"Really!"
Looking at Old Zhu and Xu Da's shocked expressions, Zhu Xiong couldn't help but laugh secretly in his heart.
This was only rice. If you knew the yield per mu of potatoes and sweet potatoes, you would probably be so shocked that your limbs would go weak and you would collapse on the ground.
However, Zhu Rong was not prepared to reveal these two high-yield crops.
Because he did not have these two things in his hands at the moment. Even if he revealed them, it would only add to his troubles.
"Imperial Father, look at the rice planted by Fifth Brother. The grains are full and exude a faint fragrance. It will definitely be sweet and memorable.”
"Why don't we have a taste of this high-yield rice tonight?”
The King of Jin, Zhu Xi, grabbed a handful of rice and praised.
Who knew that as soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand and gave him a big fight.
"Eat, eat, eat. You only know how to eat."
"These grains of rice are the future of the people of the world.”
Rubbing the back of her head, Zhu Rong retreated with a gentle expression, not daring to say another word.
Seeing that Zhu Xi was defeated, Zhu Xi and Zhu Di covered their mouths and snickered behind them.
"Boss, keep all these rice seeds and distribute them to the people in the coming year. Let the people grow this high-yield rice.”
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said with a flushed face.
With this high-yield rice, the speed of restoring the people's livelihood would definitely be greatly accelerated, enough to restore the broken land to a prosperous state in advance.
"Imperial Father, these grains can't be used as seeds.”
"What do you mean? Can't these grains germinate?"
"That's not it. These grains can naturally germinate, but they are self-preserved seeds. They are the products of self-breeding. Although they can also bear ears of rice, they can't retain the high yield.”
Self? Keep your own seed? Degeneration of yield per mu?
Zhu Yuanzhang was confused. He had never heard of these terms before and could not understand a single one of them.
Since he didn't understand, he didn't probe further and said bluntly,"What about the seeds planted next year?”
"Don't worry, Imperial Father. I've naturally cultivated the seeds and kept them in the warehouse.”
"Good, good, good!"
"We have a good son!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said the word 'good' three times in a row. His face was flushed with joy.
He put his hands on his hips and said generously,
"Old Fifth, you've really done a great thing for the country and the people this time.”
"Tell me, what do you want me to reward you with?”
"If you have any requests, you will agree to them."
The last eight words were sonorous and powerful. When everyone heard it, they all revealed shocked expressions.
It was unheard of for His Majesty to reward him so generously.
However, thinking of Zhu Rong's achievements, it was not surprising that he could receive such preferential treatment.
Reward?
Hearing Old Zhu's words, Zhu Xiong was stunned.
"Hiss ~"
He really couldn't think of what reward he wanted at the moment.
After all, he did not lack anything.
"This son hasn't thought of what he wants yet. Why don't we keep it for now and wait for him to think of something?”
"Agreed!"
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and replied.
At this moment, Zhu Di's voice suddenly sounded.
"Father, Uncle Xu, don't forget about the bet. Fifth Brother, sob ~"
Zhu Xi and Zhu Xi were shocked when they heard this. They quickly covered the fourth brother's mouth and dragged him to the back to stop him from talking nonsense.
Fourth Bro really didn't mind watching the show.
In public, did Uncle Xu not care about his face?
If Old Fifth really took care of the Xu family's girl, where would Uncle Xu put his face?
When Xu Da heard this, his face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
This damned King of Yan, he really shouldn't have mentioned that.
However, the notary was the emperor, so he could not go back on his word. He could only bite the bullet and say,
"King Wu, I was blinded by a leaf.”
"You're right. Farming is about the stability of the country.”
"I lost this bet."
Zhu Xi was speechless.
Uncle Xu, why didn't you mention the bet when you admitted defeat? Are you trying to go back on your words?
No, he had to remind her.
It would be too late if he didn't discipline Xu Miaojin and Xu Miaoqing.
"Uncle Xu, those two girls, Miaoqing and Miaojin,"
Zhu Rong cupped his hands and spoke, but before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Xu Da with a cold expression.
"This minister's province, Wu Wang will come to this minister's residence tomorrow to receive people.”
"Humph ~"
Xu Da snorted coldly with a cold expression. Then, he cupped his hands together with Old Zhu and left quickly.
Zhu Xi was speechless.
Is there something wrong with my cheap father-in-law?
Just a moment ago, he was still glowing with joy and admiration towards me. Why did his face turn as black as the bottom of a pot in the blink of an eye? Even his gaze towards me was like an ice blade polished by a glacier, cold and bone-piercing.
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