Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

The morning sun penetrated the clouds and slanted into the courtyard of the Nara Mansion, with golden light dancing on the bluestone slabs. Fuchang, a landlord with extensive land in the countryside, was standing in front of the mansion, ready to go to his farm, Xiaotangshan. However, at this moment, a servant hurriedly ran over and reported, "Third Master, the Fourth Prince is now in front of the mansion."

Fuchang was slightly stunned, and then a look of joy appeared on his face. He knew that Yinzhen was the son of Kangxi, with a noble status and great influence. He quickly ordered his servants to invite Yinzhen into the mansion.

Yinzhen's figure soon appeared in Fuchang's sight. He was wearing a luxurious robe, and the hem of the robe swayed gently with his steps, like a dancing golden dragon.

Fuchang walked over quickly, bowed respectfully, and then asked, "I wonder what you, the Fourth Prince, have to say to me this time when you visit my humble home?"

Yinzhen smiled slightly, his voice gentle: "Fuchang, I tasted the things you gave to Yiya yesterday, and they are indeed delicious. I heard from Yiya that they are all high-yield crops you planted in Xiaotangshan, and they are now ripe. I am quite interested in this, so I want to go and see it myself."

Fuchang was moved. This was the opportunity he had been dreaming of. He had already planned to present these high-yield crops to Emperor Kangxi, but he had always been troubled by the lack of a suitable way.

Now, Yinzhen took the initiative to ask to go to Xiaotangshan, which was undoubtedly a great opportunity. "Okay, I just happened to be going to Xiaotangshan, so I'll take the Fourth Prince with me now." He nodded and agreed, and took Yinzhen to Xiaotangshan.

The carriage slowly drove away from Nara Palace in the early morning sun, and the wheels rolled over the mud, leaving deep ruts.

Soon, they arrived at Xiaotangshan. Fuchang took Yinzhen to the place where sweet potatoes were planted. In front of them was a large area of ​​lush green sweet potato vines, which swayed gently in the morning breeze, as if welcoming Yinzhen's arrival.

Yinzhen looked at the scene in front of him, with a flash of surprise in his eyes. He asked curiously: "Is this the high-yield crop you mentioned?"

Fuchang quickly explained, "Yes, Fourth Prince. Although these sweet potatoes look like ordinary vines, they can produce abundant fruits underground. Moreover, according to farmers, these fresh sweet potato vines can be used for cooking, and the old sweet potato vines can be used to feed pigs."

After hearing this, Yinzhen could not help but develop a strong interest in sweet potatoes. He felt that this crop not only had high yield and wide applications, but also was not picky about the soil. It was really a rare good thing. He exclaimed: "This sweet potato is really amazing! Not only can it produce so many fruits, but it can also be used as a vegetable to feed pigs. It really kills two birds with one stone."

Fuchang looked at Yinzhen's satisfied smile and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that Yinzhen's words meant that he was very satisfied with these high-yield crops.

Next, Fuchang personally took Yinzhen to dig sweet potatoes. They held shovels and dug in the soil. After a while, huge sweet potatoes appeared in front of them. Yinzhen looked at the sweet potatoes he dug out with his own hands, and his heart was filled with joy. He didn't care how dirty his hands were, he picked up a sweet potato and looked at it carefully.

He exclaimed: "This sweet potato is really great! Not only is it high in yield and tastes good, but it can also be used as a vegetable to feed pigs. It really kills two birds with one stone!"

Looking at Yinzhen's satisfied smile, Fuchang was secretly delighted.

Fuchang took Yinzhen deeper into Xiaotangshan, and they came to a place where potatoes were planted.

At this time, the potatoes were ripe, the leaves were yellow, and only the bare land was exposed with potato plants. Fuchang looked at the land with a proud smile on his face. He explained to Yinzhen: "Fourth Prince, these are potatoes. Although they look like ordinary tubers, they are rich in nutrients and have a very high yield."

As he spoke, Fuchang squatted down, picked up a shovel, and demonstrated how to dig potatoes. He moved skillfully, and soon, one big and round potato after another appeared in front of the two.

Yinzhen looked at the potatoes with surprise in his eyes. He said with emotion: "It's a miracle. I didn't expect that a potato plant could produce so many fruits. It's amazing."

Fuchang smiled and nodded, knowing that Yinzhen had developed a keen interest in these high-yield crops. He continued to introduce them to Yinzhen: "Fourth Prince, these potatoes can not only be used for cooking, but also made into potato flour, potato cakes and many other foods. Moreover, their yield is extremely high, and they are very suitable for widespread cultivation in the Qing Dynasty."

The two stood on the land, holding fresh potatoes in their hands, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation. They said with emotion: "This is really great. With these potatoes, the people of our Qing Dynasty will no longer have to worry about hunger."

The two carefully put away the potatoes they dug, and then came to the corn planting area. Looking at the plump corns hanging on the thick corn stalks, Yinzhen couldn't help but tear open a corn, revealing the golden corn kernels inside, which made people salivate.

He exclaimed: "The corn kernels are so plump, you can tell at a glance that this is a good crop."

Fuchang smiled proudly and said, "Fourth Prince is right. This corn not only has a high yield, but also has a wide range of uses. When it is tender, it can be used to cook dishes and soup. When it is ripe, it can be ground into flour and made into cakes. Moreover, its stalks can be used to feed pigs like sweet potatoes."

After hearing this, Yinzhen admired Fuchang's talent and vision even more. He felt that this trip to Xiaotangshan was really fruitful. Not only did he see so many high-yield crops, but he was also full of hope for the future of the Qing Dynasty.

Finally, Fuchang took Yinzhen to the place where he planted tomatoes and peppers. Yinzhen looked at the red fruits in front of him and asked Fuchang in confusion, "What are these?"

Fuchang explained carefully: "Although these are not high-yield crops, their taste and nutritional value are very high. Tomatoes are juicy, sweet and delicious, and can be eaten as fruits or used in cooking. Although peppers are somewhat similar to dogwood, they taste more unique and delicious. Moreover, eating a bite of pepper in the cold winter can warm up the body and stop feeling cold."

After hearing this, Yinzhen also developed a strong interest in these two crops. He felt that although the yield of these crops was not high, their taste and nutritional value were excellent, which would greatly help improve the lives of the people of the Qing Dynasty and provide a way for border guards to keep warm.

As the sky gradually turned dusk, Yinzhen and Fuchang's exploration of the fields was coming to an end. Looking at the heavy potatoes and corns in his hands, as well as the brightly colored tomatoes and peppers, Yinzhen was filled with joy.

He said to Fuchang: "Fuchang, what we have seen today is truly a blessing for the people of our Great Qing. I intend to bring these items to the capital, present them to the Emperor, and report the situation here in detail."

After hearing this, Fuchang smiled with satisfaction. He cupped his hands and said, "Fourth Master is right. If such high-yield crops can be promoted throughout the country, it will surely save the people of the Qing Dynasty from suffering from hunger and cold. The poor peasants will be grateful."

Yinzhen continued, "Don't worry, I will report this to the Emperor and ask the court to pay attention to this matter."

Fuchang nodded, and suddenly he thought of something, and added: "Fourth Master, these fresh fruits and vegetables are not only for the emperor to enjoy, but also for the Empress Dowager, Consort De, and Yi Ya in the palace. You might as well bring some back so that the nobles in the palace can also taste the freshness of the countryside."

After hearing this, Yinzhen was moved. He thought of his relatives in the palace, the old Queen Mother, and Concubine De and Yi Ya who also loved fresh fruits and vegetables. So he nodded and agreed, "Okay, I will bring more back so that people in the palace can also taste these fresh fruits and vegetables."

Fuchang was overjoyed when he heard this, and immediately ordered people to prepare more fruits and vegetables for Yinzhen to take back to the palace.

That night, Yinzhen set out on his way back with a car full of fruits and vegetables and blessings from Fuchang. He was full of expectations, looking forward to the praise from the emperor, looking forward to the relatives in the palace tasting the delicious fruits and vegetables, and even more looking forward to the prosperity of the Qing Dynasty and the well-being of the people in the future.

As the carriage slowly moved forward in the night, Yinzhen's heart was filled with longing for the future. He knew that this visit was not just a simple field investigation, but also the beginning of his efforts to benefit the people of the Qing Dynasty. He would work together with the expectations of Fuchang and the people to make the Qing Dynasty more prosperous.