Wow, so many people have come!
"Isn't that obvious? This is grain that's said to yield up to 8,000 jin per mu! What does that mean? How can everyone not take it seriously!"
"Wow, if we could really produce this much, we could totally support ourselves! We'd be living a really good life!"
The people were filled with anticipation. For them, this unexpected potato was an opportunity to change their fate and allow them to better support their families.
Nowadays, a yield of 500 jin per mu is considered astronomical. Now, the emergence of a record yield of over 8,000 jin per mu is extremely important to them.
Ordinary people have limited land, so they can only rely on yield to make a living, and potatoes are their new hope.
Although the people of Xiliang had always heard that potato yields were high, they did not know the actual yield because soldiers had been guarding the area for a long time. They were filled with both anticipation and worry.
"They're here! They're here!"
Just then, amidst the anticipation of the crowd, King Lin Yi of Xiliang and his entourage slowly walked onto the high platform.
Looking at the crowd of people below, a smile flashed in Lin Yi's eyes. He then gave Xun Yu a wink, and the latter slowly stepped forward.
This sudden action instantly drew everyone's attention to the stands.
Xun Yu's gaze swept over the crowd, and he solemnly said, "Gentlemen, I believe you all know what day this is. In the past, His Highness's compassion for the world moved Heaven and Earth, leading to the discovery of potatoes, which allowed His Highness to save the world."
"Now, after more than two months of growth, the potatoes are finally ripe, and the All Under Heaven should witness this moment."
Ahhh!!!
Upon hearing these words, the common people couldn't help but cheer. They firmly believed this explanation, because they had searched the place where the prince had found potatoes hundreds of times without success.
This would have been absolutely impossible if the prince hadn't moved heaven and earth.
"What? These potatoes were a gift from heaven that moved the heavens and earth, a gift from Lin Yi?"
Li Yunmiao was dumbfounded. This potato had actually been elevated to the level of heaven and earth. This was simply too outrageous. It was hard to believe the truth of these words.
"This..."
Li Siyuan and Li Yifeng were both amused and exasperated; this thing was beyond their comprehension.
At that moment, a cold laugh rang in his ear, saying, "Your Highness, don't worry. The so-called 'moving heaven and earth' is utter nonsense. It's just that Lin Yi was lucky enough to obtain a rare species!"
The speaker was Wu Tong from the Wu Clan, the younger brother of the current favored concubine, Consort Hui. This was a top-tier family on the list, so he was naturally very knowledgeable.
These so-called divine interventions are just old tricks that their families have already mastered. There must be something fishy about these so-called miracles that move heaven and earth.
"Thank you for clearing up my doubts, Uncle!" Li Yunmiao smile.
Seemingly having overheard their words, one of the members of a prominent family couldn't help but laugh and say, "These potatoes don't look very good. If the yield is even lower than that of ordinary grains, let's see how the Prince of Xiliang will handle this!"
These potato sprouts are yellow and rotten, and they don't produce any potatoes; they're probably ruined.
Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze towards Lin Yi became playful. If Lin Yi was really bragging, then things would get interesting; this could lead to his complete disgrace.
On the high platform, Lin Yi took in everyone's gazes and couldn't help but sneer.
You think this potato is unreliable, but you don't know that it has been tested for hundreds of years. It's a done deal. Your gloating will probably be disappointed. Moreover, he has already secretly sent people to dig and weigh it. This time, it is absolutely foolproof.
He glanced at the sundial beside him; it was almost time. He gave Xun Yu a wink.
"The auspicious time has arrived!"
Xun Yu nodded slightly, then struck the large drum beside him and shouted, "The auspicious time has arrived! Your Highness, please personally break the soil around the potato and dig up the first potato of Xiliang!"
Upon hearing this, the people below instantly perked up, all looking at Lin Yi with eager eyes. The mysterious potato was finally about to make its appearance.
Then, under the strange gazes of the crowd, a huge water vat was carried up and placed in front of Lin Yi. This action left everyone bewildered, not understanding what was going on.
"May Kaifeng bring you great fortune!!!"
Lin Yi laughed loudly, picked up the hammer Wang Yue handed him, and swung it down with a single blow. With a bang, the water vat exploded, revealing fertile black soil inside.
The black soil was soft and loose, and it simply scattered all over the ground.
Lin Yi gently lifted the potato vine with his hand, and instantly five potatoes, each larger than a fist, sprouted from the soil. Several smaller potatoes, about the size of pigeon eggs, were also pulled out and held in his hand.
This potato plant is still attached to its rootstock, so there's no faking it, meaning it's truly exceptionally productive.
Holy crap!
The scene fell silent instantly, and everyone burst into jubilation. This one potato plant had such a high yield! It seemed that His Highness the Prince of Xiliang had not lied. The people of the All Under Heaven were truly blessed.
"The potato tubers are actually underground! I thought they were eating the leaves!"
"My goodness, no wonder the Prince of Xiliang dared to claim a yield of 8,000 catties per mu. This one plant alone must weigh four or five catties. This is too exaggerated!"
"This is unbelievable! So many potatoes in one acre! The yield must be incredible!"
"I think the Prince of Xiliang is being a bit modest. This can't possibly weigh tens of thousands of jin!"
"I heard that the Prince will give priority to planting in Xiliang and Northern Liang. This is wonderful! Heaven has eyes!"
"Waaah, Your Highness is truly sent by Heaven to save us common people! We are so lucky now!"
A group of villagers couldn't help but jump for joy. This yield was definitely several thousand kilograms per mu. As long as this stuff was edible, every family would surely be able to have enough to eat in the future.
Many elderly people in the village even cried. During the most difficult times, people could starve to death. If there had been potatoes back then, their loved ones might have survived.
Wu Tong, who had previously suspected Lin Yi of faking it, now looked rather grim. He muttered to himself, "Such a yield from a single potato plant? This is simply astonishing! Could it truly be a divine seed bestowed by heaven?"
"Damn, this potato is actually real."
Li Yunmiao's face was deathly pale; it seemed that Lin Yi was destined to All Under Heaven this time.
wrong!
He's already All Under Heaven; this time, he's probably going to make everyone in the All Under Heaven owe him a favor—he's going to bestow a blessing upon the All Under Heaven!
He couldn't help but smile wryly, "What amazing potatoes! With this, the whole All Under Heaven will probably never lack food again. Lin Yi is truly terrifying this time."
He turned to look at Li Siyuan and the other man, both of whom had beaming faces, which made Li Yunmiao's heart sink.
The Prince of Shu and the Prince of Min were indeed tempted.
Come to think of it, anyone who isn't a fool would try every means to get their hands on such a high-yield crop.