novelhk Chapter 318 Planting
Chapter 318 Planting
At this time of year, Cheng Wenwen walked into the Queen's bedroom. Her eyes were shining with determination, as warm and dazzling as the autumn sun.
"Your Majesty, this drought is so severe. If we allow it to continue, how are we going to get through the winter?" Cheng Wenwen said earnestly.
Xu Jiaoran sighed, "The court has ordered all regions to find new crop planting plans, but it seems to have had little success so far. Do you have any good suggestions?"
Cheng Wenwen smiled and said, "Perhaps, we can try to grow a crop called 'potatoes'."
"Potatoes?" the queen asked in confusion. "What's so special about them?"
Cheng Wenwen explained: "Potatoes are drought-resistant, easy to grow and have a very high yield. If grown properly, they may be a solution to our current predicament."
When the queen heard this, a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes. She immediately ordered people to summon the officials in charge of agricultural affairs and several agricultural experts in the palace to discuss the matter together.
Everyone gathered in the Queen's bedroom, and after listening to Cheng Wenwen's description of potatoes, hope gradually emerged in their eyes. Someone couldn't help but ask curiously: "What shape is the potato and how does it grow?"
Cheng Wenwen explained calmly: "Potatoes are spherical in shape, with brown or light yellow skin. They have thick and plump rhizomes, are easy to grow and have strong adaptability. As long as you plant them in the soil and keep the soil moist and get enough sunlight, they will thrive."
The agricultural experts listened with great interest and nodded in agreement. One of the elderly officials said, "If this thing is really so miraculous, then we should try to plant it as soon as possible. Perhaps it will become a savior for our people to survive the winter."
After careful consideration, the queen made a decision. She personally ordered the court to fund the purchase of seeds and farm tools, and also assigned some farmers with rich agricultural experience to go to various places to try planting potatoes.
On the dry land, Cheng Wenwen stood up with a sharp gaze. She was not a fairy who knew the mysteries, nor was she a child of the earth, but her determination and persistence were unstoppable like a torrent.
She began to explore and study potatoes, a tiny seed from a distant country in the Western Regions. In an era when people suffered from famine, it could thrive in barren land.
Cheng Wenwen began her journey with awe for life and deep affection for the earth. She went to the fields to work, exchanged ideas with agricultural officials, and felt the pulse of every inch of land with her heart.
She taught the officials how to grow potatoes one by one, explaining the importance of each step in her warm and firm voice. Her eyes sparkled with hope, like a lamp lit in the darkness.
Under her guidance, officials began to learn how to carefully select, soak, sow, water and fertilize potato seeds. They performed each step meticulously, as if injecting new life into the land. The people followed suit, no longer just waiting for the rain to fall, but using their own hands to change their own destiny.
She explained in detail to the agricultural officials how to grow potatoes, and her words were as refreshing as a spring. Although those officials had heard of this crop for the first time, Cheng Wenwen's words were full of confidence and determination, which made them begin to believe that potatoes might bring new vitality.
However, the people were skeptical. They looked at the dry land with doubts in their hearts.
After all, no one was sure whether the potatoes would bear abundant fruits in a few months. Cheng Wenwen understood their doubts, but she was not discouraged, but strengthened her determination.
Seeing how hard she worked, Qi Shuo wanted to ask her to take a rest.
However, Cheng Wenwen said, "Just as the crops have not grown yet and the people are still suffering from cold and hunger, I cannot rest yet. I have to go buy food and transport it to the north."
"You take a rest, I'll make the arrangements!" Qi Shuo said.
Cheng Wenwen nodded.
At this moment, Cheng Wenwen made a decision without hesitation - to donate her own property to purchase food for disaster relief.
This was not an easy task. In the golden palace, she had seen the corruption and selfishness of many bigwigs. But Cheng Wenwen was not afraid of difficulties or the powerful. She knew that the safety of the people was the most important. So she resolutely sold her property and exchanged it for food, cloth and other supplies.
Under her leadership, cartloads of food and cloth were delivered to people all over the country. Behind every piece of material, there was Cheng Wenwen's deep blessing and care. These grains seemed to have magical power, giving people hope again. People were grateful for her selfless contribution, but Cheng Wenwen just smiled and said, "I just did my part."
In that cold winter day, the people survived the hardship with the help of these grains and cloths. They sat around the fire and talked about Cheng Wenwen's good deeds, their hearts full of gratitude and respect. At this moment, the Dasheng Dynasty seemed to feel the power of hope and warmth.
This move spread throughout the entire Great Sheng Dynasty and attracted the attention of the royal family and officials. The emperor was deeply shocked after hearing the news and ordered to commend Cheng Wenwen for her bravery. But Cheng Wenwen just responded modestly: "I am just an ordinary citizen who did what I should do."
Her good deeds are not only praised by the world, but also left a deep impression in people's hearts.
And winter passes and spring comes.
During this period, she personally guided the people in planting potatoes, doing every step personally, from selecting land, sowing, watering to weeding and fertilizing. Her figure shuttled between the fields, like a hardworking bee, bringing new vitality to the land.
Under her leadership, the people gradually began to accept and try to grow potatoes. They followed Cheng Wenwen's instructions and carefully took care of each potato seedling. Although they still had doubts in their hearts, they were willing to believe that this might be their hope to get out of the predicament.
Time passed like flowing water, and those potato seedlings that were once doubted have now grown into lush plants. The green leaves are shining with hope in the sun, and the potatoes buried deep in the soil are gradually emerging.
When the first batch of potatoes were dug out of the ground, all doubts disappeared. Those heavy, earthy potatoes made everyone excited. Although they looked rough, they contained endless hope and vitality.
The people distributed the potatoes to every household with joy. They used the potatoes to make various delicious foods and shared them with their relatives and friends.
The fragrant baked potatoes, the delicious potato stew...all the delicacies make people feel extremely satisfied and happy.
In this way, Cheng Wenwen brought new vitality and hope to this land with her wisdom and courage. Those who once doubted and worried were conquered by this magical potato, and their hearts were filled with confidence and expectations for the future.
The land of the Great Sheng Dynasty was once again full of vitality.
People no longer suffered from hunger and cold, and the country gradually emerged from such a difficult situation.