Space Farming: Traveling through Ancient Times to Do Business

Xuan Zhentian accidentally dropped the teacup in his hand due to shock, making a crisp sound. The attendant beside him hurriedly shouted: "Your Majesty, your hand!"

Xuan Zhentian waved his hand, indicating that he was fine. His eyes were fixed on Jiang Xue: "Go on."

Jiang Xue continued, "These three-season rice crops are planted three times a year, namely, in early January and harvested at the end of April; in early May and harvested at the end of August; in early September and harvested at the end of December. In this way, there are three harvests in a year, which can greatly increase grain production."

After Xuan Zhentian heard this, a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes.

"What's the yield per mu?" Xuan Zhentian asked anxiously. He had already estimated in his mind that two hundred to three hundred kilograms would be considered a good yield.

Jiang Xue smiled lightly and said confidently: "Your Majesty, the yield per mu is about 1,200 kilograms."

Xuan Zhentian was stunned when he heard this, and he could hardly believe his ears. He stared at Jiang Xue with wide eyes and confirmed again: "Did it grow?"

Jiang Xue nodded and answered affirmatively: "Your Majesty, this is the third year since it was planted."

Xuan Zhentian was shocked beyond words. He knew what this output meant to the country and the people. He looked at Jiang Xue with admiration and respect. Such a woman really had extraordinary abilities and value.

The surrounding court officials looked at Jiang Xue in disbelief. To them, this was simply a fantasy.

Minister of Industry Shi Nong hesitated for a moment and then said, "Miss Jiang Xue, I wonder how many rice seeds you have for the three seasons of rice."

The words of Shi Nong, the Minister of Works, broke the brief silence in the hall. There was curiosity and caution in his eyes, and he obviously had some reservations about this sudden miracle of high yield. But at the same time, as an important official in charge of national agriculture and water conservancy projects, he could not ignore this news that might have far-reaching consequences.

"Miss Jiang Xue," he confirmed again, his tone more formal and expectant, "If the 'three-season rice' you mentioned is really as you said, the yield per mu can reach 1,200 kilograms, which is undoubtedly a major breakthrough in agricultural history. May I ask how much of this high-quality rice seed you currently have? Is it enough to support large-scale promotion of planting?"

Jiang Xue's smile grew even brighter when she heard this. She knew very well that her answer would directly affect whether this innovation could quickly benefit the people.

She replied calmly, "Your Excellency is right. As for the quantity of rice seeds, after three years of careful cultivation and breeding, we already have a considerable reserve. In addition, I have also developed a set of efficient rice seed breeding technology with many agricultural experts to ensure that the planting scale can be expanded rapidly while maintaining high yield characteristics."

She paused, her eyes swept over every official present, and continued, "More importantly, this three-season rice not only has a high yield, but also has strong adaptability and can grow in a variety of soil and climatic conditions. This is of great significance for alleviating food shortages in some parts of our country and improving overall agricultural productivity. I have formulated a detailed promotion plan, including technical training, field guidance, and later procurement, so that every citizen can benefit from it."

Xuan Zhentian's eyes flashed with admiration when he heard this. He stood up, looked around, and said in a deep voice: "My dear ministers, Miss Jiang Xue's achievements are not only a personal honor, but also a blessing for our country. Agriculture is the foundation of a country, and food is the first necessity of the people.

We must fully support the promotion of this innovative technology and make high-yield three-season rice a new driving force for the development of my country's agriculture.

The Ministry of Industry should immediately organize personnel to assist Miss Jiang Xue in distributing rice seeds and popularizing planting techniques; the Ministry of Households should pay close attention to the grain market to ensure that the interests of the people are not harmed. Let us work together to contribute to the prosperity of the country and the people's well-being! "

As Xuan Zhentian finished his words, voices of approval rang out in the hall, and the court officials expressed their willingness to fully cooperate and jointly promote this major event that would benefit the country and the people.

"But this rice is currently only suitable for the south. If Your Majesty wants to popularize it throughout the country, you will have to continue to conduct in-depth research." Jiang Xue hesitated and expressed her thoughts. The words were clearly heard throughout the hall, making everyone present fall into deep thought.

Xuan Zhentian frowned slightly when he heard this, he knew very well that what he said was true.

The high-yield three-season rice is undoubtedly a major breakthrough in agriculture, but the limitation of its regional adaptability is an issue that cannot be ignored.

He turned to look at the Minister of Works Shi Nong, his eyes full of expectation and inquiry.

Shi Nong felt Xuan Zhentian's gaze, and after a moment's silence, he slowly said: "Your Majesty, this lady is right. The promotion of agricultural technology must take into account regional diversity. However, I think we can adopt a two-step strategy.

First, vigorously promote the cultivation of three-season rice in the southern region, and use its high-yield characteristics to rapidly increase local grain production.

At the same time, the Ministry of Agriculture has conducted in-depth research to explore how to gradually adapt three-season rice to the growth conditions in the north and other climatic conditions by improving rice varieties or adjusting planting techniques. This not only ensures the current demand for increasing grain production, but also lays the foundation for comprehensive promotion in the future. "

After hearing this, Xuan Zhentian's frown gradually relaxed. He nodded and agreed with Shi Nong's suggestion. "Minister Shi, your words make sense. I will immediately order that, on the one hand, the Ministry of Industry will take the lead and work with the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of Agriculture and other relevant departments to fully support the promotion of three-season rice in the southern region; on the other hand, we will increase investment in agricultural research, encourage innovation, and strive to overcome the problem of rice seed adaptability as soon as possible. We must not only solve the current food problem, but also lay a solid foundation for the long-term development of the country."

“Your Majesty, each of Miss Jiang’s agricultural experts is comparable to the Minister of Agriculture, or even better than them.” Nangong Rong said upon seeing this, but he quickly realized that his words had attracted attention, so he continued to explain with a bit of admiration in his tone.

"What do you mean, Uncle? What is an expert?" Xuan Zhentian asked curiously, obviously interested in this new term.

"Your Majesty, Miss Jiang has formed a team. Each of them has profound attainments and unique insights in agronomy. They are tirelessly researching rice planting techniques and innovations in various agricultural technologies every day." Nangong Rong explained in detail, with a hint of embarrassment crossing his face, realizing that his previous investigation behavior might be inappropriate.

"Why does the King's uncle know all this?" Xuan Zhentian keenly noticed Nangong Rong's subtle expression, and there was a hint of inquiry and scrutiny in his tone.