Ming Dynasty: Every day, Zhu Yuanzhang is in trouble

In the fields, Mei Yin looked at the corns scattered in groups of three or two, here and there.

The mood seems particularly relaxed.

The mood that had been affected by Zhu Yu, a bastard, had quickly recovered.
Compared with villains like Zhu Gui, what I see at this time are the real good things.

We have sweet potatoes, and now we have corn.

As long as these two things can be promoted thoroughly.

Then in the future, the Ming Dynasty will have a lot of foundations.

Many things will become easier to do.

Not to mention saving people from disaster, at least it can prevent many people from starving to death.

To be able to do something for this world.

For Mei Yin, this is good enough.

The corn is growing particularly well at this time.

What Mei Yin found here were 731 corn plants.

Not a single one died.

Moreover, each plant grows very vigorously.

It looks like the corn growing in the fields is even more vigorous than the ones Mei Yin saw in later generations.

This is not known because Mei Yin and his team discovered corn.

Under Mei Yin's leadership, they paid special attention to corn, attached great importance to it, and took meticulous care of it.

It is caused by insects catching during fertilization.

Or, is it that the corn obtained through the system is an enhanced version?

It is very different from ordinary corn.

Very adaptable.

It's also possible that it's both.

Looking at the corns growing healthily, Mei Yin felt so happy.

At this time, the corn has already formed cobs.

Even some of the corn silks on the bottom cobs that grew first had slightly changed color.

It is no longer the light yellow color as before.

Instead it turned brown.

When it turns black, the corn in the corn bag is completely ripe.

Mei Yin looked at it for a while.

Gently tear open the corn cob a little at the top.

When I saw the tender yellow corn kernels inside, I felt extremely familiar with it.

He moved closer and sniffed it hard.

A pleasant, unique aroma of corn immediately penetrated into the nostrils.

It makes people feel much better.

Mei Yin almost couldn't help himself and wanted to break off a few corn cobs to cook at home.

However, he eventually suppressed this thought.

There is still too little corn now.

And corn and sweet potatoes are different.

Sweet potatoes can be planted using vines.

In those days, one sweet potato plant could grow into many plants.

Corn is different.

Corn needs seeds to grow.

You get one if you plant one.

If we want to continue to expand, we can only wait until the climate is right.

Plant the corn seeds.

Then at this time, he broke off a cob of corn.

There will be hundreds less plants next year.

Therefore, in order to expand the scale of planting in the future.

It’s better to leave it here for now.

It’s not a bad idea to wait until next year when we plant more corn and continue eating it.

It doesn't matter for a moment.

The corn provided by this system obviously also has different varieties.

Some corn has only one cob, and it grows very large.

Some corn comes on more than one cob.

While there is a cob below, new corn cobs are growing above.

There are even some corns that have as many as five cobs from bottom to top!
However, according to Mei Yin's experience, those that can grow multiple sticks are most likely the lowest sticks and the ones that grow the best.

The higher you go, the worse it gets.

By the fourth leg, it was almost impossible to find any corn kernels.

In addition, there are some smaller corns.

After careful identification, Mei Yin felt that these seemingly smaller corns were most likely the small corns used to make popcorn.

When I have corn in the future, I can try to make some popcorn with it.

This thing is actually simple, just pour some oil into the pot.

Add a handful of popcorn beans and cover the pot.

Burn slowly over a small fire.

Soon there will be a crackling sound.

If you like to eat sugar, you can put some sugar in the corn after it is fried, turn it into sugar water and stir it back and forth.

Of course, compared to this kind of popcorn fried in a pan.

The kind that when you kick something, there is a loud bang and white smoke rising, which scares people.

The popcorn is even more delicious if it can even make the old man who makes the popcorn fall.

Feeling...

Looking at these corns, Mei Yin had a lot of thoughts and could not see enough of them.

After looking at all the corns, Mei Yin finally broke off two cobs and took them home.

Corn has always been highly valued by Mei Yin.

And here, there are the prince's personal guards, who are specifically guarding the fields.

Ordinary people are not allowed to approach.

Not to mention picking the corn berries.

He would definitely be captured directly.

It is even possible that you may be killed.

People involved are extremely concerned about corn.

When there is a strong wind, there will be people who use things to surround the corn.

And stand guard there to prevent being blown down by the wind.

But at this time, it was Mei Yin who was breaking the corn cobs, so there was naturally no problem at all.

The reason why Mei Yin broke off the two cobs of corn and took them back was that he suddenly thought of something.

That is, there has been no experiment on whether corn is toxic or not.

He naturally knew that corn was a particularly good thing.

But for people of this era, this is not the case.

This is a brand new crop, and it is unknown whether it is edible or not, and whether it is poisonous or not.

It's time to pretend to check it.

Under such circumstances, he naturally felt at ease when he started to break the corn cobs.

……

After returning home, Mei Yin got some corn kernels and fed them to the chickens and ducks.

After waiting for a while and confirming that it was non-toxic, he put some raw corn kernels into his mouth and chewed them.

I just feel the fragrance in my mouth.

Then, take the remaining corn.

Chop the stick into several sections, add some pork ribs, and stew them together.

I want to make some corn and pork ribs soup for my young wife.

It’s quite nice to eat these during the confinement period.

As for the other stick, Mei Yin thought about it and roasted it.

Tender corn cobs do not require much cooking, just boil them in water and they are especially delicious.

But, really speaking.

Roasted corn tastes even better.

It has a fragrance that boiled corn does not have.

After it was done, Mei Yin tasted a little of the soup first.

The aroma of pork bones, meat, and the sweet and sticky aroma of corn are mixed together.

Just a lingering fragrance on your lips and teeth.

He then peeled off seven or eight corn kernels from the roasted corn and put them in his mouth and chewed them.

I also feel that my mouth is full of fragrance.
It tastes really good!

“Come on, Yourong, try this.”

Mei Yin came into the room carrying a bowl of corn and pork ribs soup and a stick of roasted corn.

He looked at Princess Ningguo as if he was presenting a treasure and said.

A faint smile suddenly appeared on Princess Ningguo's face.

At the same time, my mood suddenly became particularly good.

As soon as she saw her husband's expression, she knew that her husband must have made something delicious for her again.

Although she had already told her husband.

So that my husband doesn’t have to take such good care of me.

Just let other people do things like cooking.

You don’t have to cook every meal yourself.

But the husband did not listen.

I still cook for myself on time every day.

Every time, the cooking is different and special.

This touched her heart deeply, and she knew that she had made the right choice.

My husband is really good.

It is my greatest luck to meet my husband!

"What delicious food did my husband make again?"

Mei Yin smiled and said, "I guarantee you won't be able to guess it."

As he said that, he opened the lid.

A fragrance wafted out.

Princess Ningguo was somewhat surprised when she looked at the food in the bowl.

"Husband, what is this?"

After asking this question, Princess Ningguo suddenly reacted.

"Could it be...could it be that this is another new plant that has grown in the ground this year?"

Mei Yin has not yet officially named corn.

Princess Ningguo also knew that this new thing had appeared in her own fields again this year.

Last year sweet potatoes appeared, and this year peppers appeared.

They have all proven to be very good things.

For this one, there are some plants that look like sorghum in the beginning, but as they grow they look less and less like it.

She was also extremely curious in her heart.

I really want to see a new good thing appear.

For her, there are few things she has not seen.

But now it is one that I have never seen before.

It's easy to associate them together.

Mei Yin smiled and nodded: “My wife is really smart.

You guessed it right at once.

That’s the new thing.

I think some of them are mature.

I broke off two sticks and brought them back.

I have tried some methods and it is not poisonous.

I've tried it myself and it tastes very good.

Even if eaten raw, it has a sweet taste.

It tastes even better when cooked.

I'll give it a try for you."

Upon hearing this, Princess Ningguo picked up the spoon, scooped a spoonful of soup from the bowl that Mei Yin had prepared, blew on it, then put it to her lips and took a sip.

Suddenly my eyes were dazzled.

With a sense of enjoyment.

"Husband, it's delicious!"

Princess Ningguo had drunk pork rib soup many times.

But this kind of pork rib soup stewed with this new fruit is the first time I drink it.

The taste is obviously different from the previous pork ribs soup.

It tastes just as good, and has a sweet flavor that I haven't had before.

Mei Yin smiled and said, "If it tastes good, eat more."

As he said this, he put a piece of corn into the bowl.

Let her try it.

Princess Ningguo brought the corn to her mouth and took a bite.

After chewing it for a few times, my eyes suddenly lit up!
"Yum! So delicious!"

This is a taste that I have never felt before.

The unique sweetness of this fruit is mixed with the aroma of pork bone soup.

The combination of them is so delicious!

It was just her first time eating it, but she couldn't forget it.

"Husband, this... is this really the fruit of that new thing?"

Princess Ningguo seemed to remember something after taking two bites.

Busy Wang Mei Yin, asking again?
There was excitement in their voices that was difficult to conceal.

Princess Ningguo is certainly not forgetful.

Mei Yin had already said it, but she forgot about it as soon as she turned around.

She clearly remembered what her husband had just said.

This is the fruit that is produced on that thing.

But at this time, she couldn't help but ask again.

The reason for this is that she tasted it herself and saw how delicious it was.

Suddenly, I thought of more things.

This thing is so good, if it really is a new crop that appeared in my hometown.

Then, the Ming Dynasty will definitely become exceptionally good because of this!

The Ming Dynasty was able to obtain an extremely good crop.

The people of the Ming Dynasty are blessed!

The Ming Dynasty is also blessed!

"Yes, it is the new plant that appeared in our field."

Princess Ningguo smiled brightly upon hearing this.

I'm in such a good mood.
Very good! It's really great!

First came the sweet potatoes, then the peppers.

Now there is another crop like this that is particularly delicious.

From now on, things will become better here in the Ming Dynasty.

"Husband, have you given this thing a name?"

Princess Ningguo looked at Mei Yin and asked.

Mei Yin shook his head.

Looking at the corn, he thought for a while and said:
“I see this thing is also in grains, and it does look a bit like rice grains.

But it is much larger than a grain of rice.

And the colors are different too.

After being cooked in the pot, it becomes crystal clear and has the luster of jade.

Might as well just call it corn."

corn?

Princess Ningguo heard this and looked carefully at the corn in the bowl.

Then he nodded vigorously and said:

“My lord, this name is so apt.

Corn! Corn! It sounds good! "

So, the couple then focused on preparing the food.

You feed me a bite, and I feed you a bite.

We enjoyed the meal very much. It was a great pleasure.

Soon, the corn stewed pork ribs and roasted corn were all eaten.

Princess Ningguo even wanted to taste the corn cob.

Mei Yin smiled and said, “Yourong, this thing doesn’t taste good.

It might be okay to feed it to pigs.”

As I said this, I couldn't help but think of Korea and our daily life.

It is said that some supermarkets there specialize in selling corn cobs.

I don't know how they eat it.

This stuff has to be crushed even if it is used to feed pigs.

Even so, you can't just feed them corn cobs.

It needs to be mixed with bran and many other things.

But they can eat.

This is also really admirable.

……

In the Wuying Palace, King Qin Zhu Chong came here.

He told Zhu Yuanzhang everything that happened after he came to Shuangshui Village and met his second brother-in-law.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded:
"Okay, we get it. We did a good job this time."

Prince of Qin Zhu Chong, who was very happy because of his father's light praise, left.

Zhu Yuanzhang was the only one left in the Wuying Hall.

When Zhu Chong was alive, Zhu Yuanzhang did not seem to care much about Mei Yin's many remarks.

He suddenly smiled.

Then he said to himself:
“This bastard, what he said this time is quite human.

We know that what we did was absolutely right.

When it comes to teaching benchmarks, no one is more attentive than us!

After saying this, he suddenly noticed something.

That is what Mei Yin emphasized to remind him, that one must have a balance between relaxation and work, and not let his son Biaoer get too tired.

It is said that life is a long-distance race, not a short-distance race. Only if you live long enough can you accomplish more.

At first, I didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

But now, the more I think about it, the more I feel that something seems to be wrong.

Mei Yin said this unintentionally.

Or maybe Mei Yin has discovered something.

Or maybe you just know some of the endings of the characters in advance, just like me? ! ! !
(End of this chapter)