Chapter 61: Planting Beans South Mountain
Since the potatoes had been kept in the cellar before, they had already sprouted in the spring, so Wang Dazhui had the potatoes cut into pieces according to the sprouts and planted them in the ground.
In order to make the potatoes grow better, Wang Da Hammer specially consulted his own system, from sowing to fertilization, Wang Da Hammer is in strict accordance with the guidance of the system.
Wang Dazhui not only came to work in the field himself, but also brought the crown prince Li Chengqian and the king of Wei Li Tai and others.
In the words that Wang Dazhui gave to Li Shimin, this is called extracurricular practical activities.
Of course, in ancient times, in order to take the lead, the emperor sometimes took the lead in spring ploughing. There are many such records in history.
Therefore, when Wang Dazhui made this suggestion, Li Shimin agreed without thinking about it. He didn't want his son to make a joke about why he didn't eat minced meat in the future.
And the prince Li Chengqian and others because they have basically never been to the field, so they are very curious, as soon as they heard that they can go out to let off steam, they are also enthusiastic to sign up, and the enthusiasm is very high.
"Wang Xiannan, what did you bring us here to plant?" One by one, the crown prince Li Chengqian couldn't suppress the curiosity in his heart, and couldn't wait to ask.
"It's a good thing, one is called a potato, and the other is called a sweet potato." Wang Dazhui took out the sample and showed it to everyone.
"Hey, what kind of treasure am I, it turns out to be two lumps!" Someone next to him immediately said disdainfully, as if it was mockery.
He is Li Ke, since he lost people at the last poetry meeting, he has been low-key for a long time, but he didn't expect to suddenly jump up again now.
Wang Dazhui heard this kind of under-beating words and looked up.
"Hmph, the guy with eyes and no beads, do you know what your so-called lumps of dirt represent to ordinary people, Your Royal Highness King Wu? They will be life-saving rations for millions of people in the Tang Dynasty when they are hungry. ”
"You can eat lumps of dirt? Wang Xiannan is really lying, and he is so fresh and refined. Li Ke sneered, with a sarcastic expression.
"Whether I'm lying or not, wait until everyone knows. But if I prove that these two things can be eaten, I wonder if His Royal Highness King Wu dares to agree to the next request? Wang Dazhui stared at Li Ke closely, his eyes open and firm.
"What requirements?"
Li Ke was a little apprehensive, probably because Wang Dazhu's shadow was too deep for him.
"It's to let you say in front of everyone today that you have no eyes, and when you see me in the future, you will get away." Seeing Li Ke's cowardly face, Wang Dazhui didn't give him a good look.
"You...... How dare you insult His Highness? Li Keqi's face turned red.
"Did I insult you? I'm just stating the facts. Wang Dazhui spread his hands and had a serious expression.
"Okay, you two stop arguing, hurry up and tell me that these two things are really edible as you say?"
The older prince Li Chengqian immediately realized the value of potatoes and potatoes from Wang Dazhui's words. Therefore, I couldn't wait to interrupt the argument between Wang Dazhui and Li Ke.
"Of course, otherwise do you think the men in this county are idle and bored to run here to let off?" Wang Dazhui let Li Ke go for the time being, and said to the crown prince Li Chengqian with a smile.
"Then tell us how they eat them? Is it good or not? ”
"Don't worry, I'm satisfied." After speaking, Wang Dazhui asked Uncle Bao to distribute the fried potato chips he brought from home to everyone.
"Wow, it tastes good!"
"I can really eat it!"
While everyone was eating, there was a lot of discussion.
Wang Dazhui then said: "Everyone has already tasted what is made from potatoes, and as for the other things, I want to surprise you when they are planted in the ground and mature." ”
"Potatoes are so delicious, aren't sweet potatoes even better?" Li Chengqian asked while wiping the crumbs from his mouth.
"If you want to know, just work with me honestly, and first plant the seeds I brought according to the requirements." Wang Dazhui stood on the ridge of the field, quite instructive.
"No problem!" After listening to Wang Dazhu's words, everyone's response was quite high.
Of course, Wang Dazhui didn't dare to let go and let these people really do it, if they were allowed to come, then they would not have to spoil all the seeds.
So, he just carved out a small plot of land and took a small amount of seed and gave it to them.
"Listen to me, today you will plant a piece of land by yourself, and then let the farmer uncle plant a piece of land, and when the harvest time comes, we will compare the one to the other and plant better." Wang Dazhui said his own suggestion.
"Wow, good! Good! Good! ”
"Compare to compare!"
Everyone was in high spirits and seemed to be interested in farming.
Farm tools were distributed, and everyone began to plant potatoes and sweet potatoes under the guidance of Wang Dazhui.
Wang Dazhui taught them to first level the ground into a ridge, and then dig a pit according to the prescribed spacing and put the cut potato pieces into it, of course, the side with buds must face up.
Listening to Wang Dazhui's guidance, everyone performed quite well, although they were covered with dirt, but they all had a satisfied smile on their faces. Because it's not farming for them, it's a fun game.
After a busy morning, a small plot of land was finally planted, and everyone began to talk about their performance. With smiles on their faces, they both make fun of each other for not doing as well as themselves.
"Now you know the hard work of farming! You all live at home on weekdays, and you don't realize the hard work of farming. No matter how much you read in the book, it is useless, and many things can only be experienced by yourself. Wang Dazhui was like a gentleman, and he mentioned it to everyone.
"Yes, I used to only know that it was not easy for ordinary people to farm, but today, I finally understood what it means to face the loess and turn my back to the sky." One of them was full of emotion.
On the other hand, the farming masters invited by Wang Dazhui are still farming unhurriedly, and they are naturally much more serious and awe-inspiring than Wang Dazhui's children.
Every movement is fluid, and there seems to be a rhythm to it, with the hoe rising and falling at the same time, then bending down to lower the seed, and then burying the soil. Gently step on it.
Everyone who was resting on the ridge of the field, watching this scene, consciously quieted down, as if enjoying a beautiful picture.
"Everyone sees that others are still planting, are we embarrassed to sit and rest?" Li Chengqian suddenly got up and patted him and said.
Everyone looked up at him, only to see Li Chengqian say solemnly: "Since we are here and understand that farming is not easy, then we should help them even more, otherwise, even if we understand more truths, what is the use?" ”
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said well, we must prove with practical actions that we not only understand but also do." Chen Yi, the prince's staff, took the opportunity to stand up and said.
"Okay, let's go and help." The crowd immediately got up.
(End of chapter)