After the initial ecstasy, Du Yuzhang's face became cautious, and he asked cautiously, "Shigong, are you really sure it can be eaten?" ”

Shang Shigong nodded, thinking of the dishes cooked by his baby daughter herself, and suddenly felt hungry. He said: "There are many ways to cook this kind of potato, stir-fried shreds, fried slices and fried pieces, just boiled in plain water tastes good, and it is even more delicious to braised with fire, and it can be fragrant when roasted without seasoning." If the adults don't believe it, they can send it to the kitchen for the cook to try, and the lower officials can test the poison themselves. ”

Du Yuzhang was also moved by what he said, and when he heard the last sentence, he felt that the merit of the merchant was very good. It's just that when he turned his head and was about to praise a few words, he saw Shang Shigong looking at the dozen potatoes on the ground with his eyes shining, and that gaze was like a hungry wolf seeing meat!

Du Yuzhang suddenly didn't doubt that things could be eaten, Shang Shigong's gaze didn't seem to be fake, he should have really eaten it. But thinking of this, he suddenly felt uncomfortable again. These potatoes were naturally to be kept for planting, so Shang Shigong sent him eight pots, and he ate them himself!

It's a tyrannical thing!

Du Yuzhang didn't know at this time, Shang Jinxiu had already planted an acre. If it weren't for the fact that the potatoes were too big, Shang Jinxiu didn't dare to take out too much, so he only took two cut and planted them in a pot to breed slowly, and now it would be impossible to plant only one acre of land.

Shang Jinxiu can't help it, the potato is so big, unlike other seeds, the fist big one can grow a lot. Potatoes can't be used, and only four or five plants can be grown in one cut. She was worried about being suspicious of taking out too much of this thing, so she had to use stupid methods to slowly cultivate it herself.

It took three years of hard work. Only then did an acre of land come out. Although there is a lot of land produced by this acre, it has to be kept as seeds. I don't dare to eat too much, it's really depressing.

Du Yuzhang intuitively felt that there should be more than this in the hands of Shang Shigong. He asked, "Tell me the truth, how many of these potatoes do you have?" ”

As soon as Shang Shigong heard this, he struggled in his heart. He knew very well that the potatoes on that acre of land were simply the treasures of his daughter, and they were to be used for planting. If he said it honestly, he would not be able to keep the potatoes of that acre of land. But if he didn't tell the truth, Du Yuzhang would definitely not let him go.

Shang Shigong thought for a while and said conservatively: "Lord Hui, there are still some seeds left in the Xiaguan family. ”

Du Yuzhang was eager to ask him what the so-called 'some' was. Just seeing that Shang Shigong looked embarrassed, he put down the question for the time being, but sighed and said: "Shigong, you should know that this official has always admired you. It's just that recently, someone made a suggestion to the official, saying that your wife opened a 'Yipin Xian', which has a lot of novel ingredients, all of which are controlled by your family. What is the reason for refusing to share it with the people? ”

Shang Shigong understood as soon as he heard that Du Yuzhang wanted to use this matter to blackmail him and make him confess honestly. Perhaps, there is also the meaning of letting him share the seeds of those vegetables and fruits.

If this matter were replaced by someone else, Shang Shigong would also choose the same approach as Du Yuzhang. But it was replaced by his wife and daughter, which he found difficult to accept. He won't forget. How much does his own daughter care about those fruits and vegetables, and even serve them herself, rain or shine. They were planted.

Now, because some people see the value brought by those fruits and vegetables, they are forced to share them, which is simply too deceitful!

However, he did not argue with Du Yuzhang with red eyes, but sighed helplessly and said: "Have you ever thought that the people don't even have enough food to eat, if the lower officials let them grow vegetables and fruits instead of food, what will the people think?" What's more, there are not many seeds in Uchiko's hands. ”

Du Yuzhang thought about it seriously and felt that Shang Shigong was right. Ordinary people have a little land in their hands, and they can't grow enough food to eat, so where do they have the leisure to grow vegetables? But at the same time, he also felt that the business could not be monopolized. The spread of these seeds can be regarded as a good thing for the benefit of the people.

Then he said, "Well, I will send back with you, and you will tell him to bring some of every seed, and I will present them to His Majesty when the time comes." The matter of cultivation and promotion, Your Majesty will inevitably find someone to do it, so you don't have to worry about it, how about it? ”

Shang Shigong dared to say no, so he naturally nodded.

Seeing that he agreed happily, Du Yuzhang was also very satisfied. In fact, he received the news that His Majesty was going to transfer him back to Beijing, and it would not be long before he should go back. Now Shang Shigong brought him potatoes, but it helped him a lot. If potatoes are really as Shang Shigong said, then his status after returning to Beijing will naturally be as stable as Mount Tai, and even the Du family will be stained.

Of course, he will never treat the merchant who helped him a lot, and it just so happens that the candidate for the new Qingzhou prefect has not yet been decided, so he can recommend the merchant merit. With the ability of a businessman, he should not be disgraced.

Du Yuzhang was a little puzzled, where did Shang Shigong find potatoes? There is also the merchant's 'Yipin Xian', and now that he thinks about it, there are indeed more new ingredients in it.

Du Yuzhang thought about it, and still asked: "Shigong, can you tell me honestly, how did you find this potato?" ”

For potatoes, Shang Shigong had already thought of his rhetoric. As soon as Du Yuzhang asked, he said: "My lord must also know that Qingshan County is mountainous, and there are many things growing on the mountain. ”

Du Yuzhang was surprised: "You mean, these things are all grown on the mountain?" Potatoes included? ”

Shang Shigong nodded solemnly: "Lord Hui, that's true." At first, no one cared, just the weeds in the mountains. It wasn't until later that Uchiko decided to plant fruit trees on the hill and clean up weeds, when she stumbled upon potatoes. At that time, the potatoes were only the size of a thumb, and Uchiko felt that they were fresh, so she specially found a pot to plant them. Later, the potato seedlings withered, and when the soil was dug up, it was discovered that the potatoes inside were the size of an adult's fist. Uchiko also tried many times before discovering how to grow potatoes. ”

Shang Shigong deliberately said that Li Shuhua was not Shang Jinxiu, after all, Shang Jinxiu was too young, and Shang Shigong didn't want her to be on the cusp.

Du Yuzhang seemed to see a woman's hard work, he sighed heavily, stretched out his hand and patted Shang Shigong's shoulder: "Your wife has worked hard!" If you have a wife like this, what more can a husband ask for? Shigong, you have to treat her well! Speaking of this, he suddenly promised, "Don't worry, when I go up to His Majesty, your merits and rewards will definitely not be less!" ”

Shang Shigong saw Du Yuzhang's seriousness, immediately knelt on the ground, and said gratefully: "Your grace to Lord Xie!" ”

Who knew that Du Yuzhang said in the next sentence: "Okay, don't be in a hurry to thank you, I haven't finished my words yet." I don't care how many potatoes you have left in your house, you have to divide half of them, and I will transport them all to the capital to present to His Majesty. Seeing that Shang Shigong's face was embarrassed, Du Yuzhang said solemnly, "Shang Shigong, you have to distinguish the severity!" If the yield of potatoes is really as high as you say, then the more potatoes you have in your hands, the more seeds you can cultivate, and more people can plant potatoes! By then, how many fewer people will starve to death? ”

Shang Shigong's face turned pale, and he immediately nodded and said, "Xia Guan understands!" It's the lower officials who are confused, please don't blame the adults! It's not that he doesn't understand this truth, but he thinks that those potatoes are the hard work of his precious daughter, and he is reluctant to let his daughter be sad. However, Du Yuzhang is really right, with more potatoes, more seeds can be cultivated, and more people can plant potatoes.

Once the potatoes are ripe, many people will be spared the tragic fate of starvation.

He shouldn't be too selfish.

Seeing him nodding, Du Yuzhang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time strengthened his idea of promoting Shangshigong. He was not mistaken about Shang Shigong, this man was indeed a manufacturable material.

At noon, Du Yuzhang deliberately stayed with the businessman to eat. There was an extra plate of potatoes on the table, baked with those five small potatoes. Du Yuzhang smelled the fragrance of potatoes and felt that Shang Shigong was right, the taste was really fragrant!

After lunch, Du Yuzhang drove Shang Shigong back. Originally, Du Yuzhang planned to send a team of people back with Shang Shigong to bring back the potatoes and the seeds of those vegetables. But after eating the baked potatoes, Du Yuzhang changed his mind.

He personally followed Shang Shigong to Qingshan County, and he was surrounded by all his henchmen.

The matter of potatoes is not trivial, and Du Yuzhang decided to hide it first.

After Master Qian learned that Shang Shigong gave Du Yuzhang a gift, Du Yuzhang left Shang Shigong for lunch, and Du Yuzhang seemed to be in a very good mood. He felt uneasy in his heart, but no matter how he inquired, he just couldn't find out what treasure Shang Shigong gave Du Yuzhang.

There was no way, Master Qian had to quickly contact the steward of the Gu family, tell him about it, and let the Gu family find a way again, and he would no longer wade into this troubled water. The steward of the Gu family was surprised when he heard this, and he didn't dare to delay, so he quickly reported the matter to Gu Haotian.

Gu Haotian originally thought that after finding Master Qian to give Shang Shigong some eye medicine in front of Du Yuzhang, this matter would be done. Who knew that Lu Daoxiang, a businessman who claimed to be honest and honest, would actually bribe Du Yuzhang, and Du Yuzhang was very satisfied!

He couldn't help but wonder, what did Shang Shigong send to Du Yuzhang to make Du Yuzhang so happy? And things are so hidden, is it really some rare treasure?

Gu Haotian sent someone out to inquire, but there was no clue about what gift Shang Shigong had given, and Du Yuzhang hid the news too tightly. However, Gu Haotian heard one thing, Du Yuzhang followed Shang Shigong to Qingshan County, and took away his henchmen and guards!

Gu Haotian was even more puzzled, could it really be a rare treasure, so Du Yuzhang deliberately hid the news tightly for fear of being remembered?

He hesitated for a long time, and finally decided to go to Qingshan County in person. He has a hunch that he should have a great harvest when he goes to Qingshan County this time!

Shang Jinxiu, who was far away in Qingshan County, suddenly felt a chill in his back, and always felt that something bad was about to happen. (To be continued......)

PS: Migraine I'll go! It's been a long time since this has gone wrong! I won't add any changes today, go to bed, and try to get up early tomorrow.