Da Qin: From a disciple of Fusu to a generation of imperial masters

Chapter 342: Ying Zheng eats new food! Lin Xuan actually grows such excellent food!
When Lin Xuan heard Fusu's words, a smile appeared on his face.

Fusu needed money in many places after that, and he also had to send people to help him make and sell sugar.

In Lin Xuan's opinion, sharing the money earned from selling sugar with Fusu was the right choice.

When white sugar appeared in Daqin, those merchants and nobles in the court would naturally become jealous of the white sugar business.

When these people knew that the sugar business was related to Fusu, those businessmen and ministers would no longer have any bad thoughts.

After all, the current Fusu is someone they cannot afford to offend.

Fusu would not allow these people to target the sugar business.

Han Xin, who was standing aside, had a hint of envy in his eyes. He envied the teacher-student relationship between Lin Xuan and Fusu.

He also envied the sugar business, but Han Xin was very sensible.

He was already very happy to be the chief general on the border of the Qin Dynasty.

What he had to do next was to go to the border and do what he was supposed to do.

"Teacher, I want to cook some more corn and potatoes and bring them to the palace for my father."

"Father will be very happy if he knows about these two kinds of food, corn and potatoes."

"Once the emperor issues an order, let the people grow corn and potatoes."

"Not only can the soldiers on the border have enough food, but the people will also not have to worry about food shortages at home."

Now that the issue of sugar was resolved, Fusu's attention was once again focused on the corn and potatoes in front of him.

After all, the corn and potatoes were planted by their teacher, so if Fusu wanted to tell the First Emperor, he still had to get his teacher's consent.

"I brought you and Mr. Han Xin here today to tell you about potatoes and corn."

"I also have this idea. Corn and potatoes are two grains with such great benefits. It is the best decision to let people grow them."

Lin Xuan looked at Fusu and agreed with Fusu's idea.

When Fusu heard what his teacher Lin Xuan said, a hint of excitement appeared on his face.

Han Xin, who was standing by, also had a hint of excitement on his face. He believed that His Majesty would be very happy to see the corn and potatoes.

In the Xianyang City Palace, in Ying Zheng’s study.

Ying Zheng frowned slightly as he looked at the memorial in his hand. The memorial in his hand was about the situation of the national treasury and stored grain.

"Hey!"

After reading the memorial, Ying Zheng sighed deeply.

Zhang Han, who was standing aside, hesitated for a moment, and after a while he turned to the First Emperor and asked, "Your Majesty, have you encountered any difficulties?"

When Ying Zheng heard Zhang Han's words, there was a trace of bitterness on his face: "It's still a matter of providing food and grass to the border."

"If it was before, I would not be able to send so much food and fodder to the border."

"Fortunately, during this period of time, under Lin Xuan's strategy."

"The national treasury has become more abundant, and the food and fodder have become much more abundant, so I can send enough food and fodder to the border this time."

"It's just that a large amount of food and fodder was sent to the border this time, and there is very little food and fodder left in Daqin."

"Next time the border needs food and fodder, I won't be able to gather the food and fodder needed by the army."

"Rain also gives me a headache. Once the food and grass get wet, they will get moldy."

"The amount of food and fodder available to the army will be reduced again."

"It would be great if we could keep the food from getting wet by the rain and make it more abundant."

As Ying Zheng spoke, there was a hint of emotion on his face.

Now he could only hope that this time Han Xin and Wang Ben would bring food and fodder to the border.

Try to avoid rainy days along the way, so that you can have more edible food and fodder.

Zhang Han, who was standing aside, did not speak. If it was about something on the battlefield, he could still express his thoughts.

He had no good solution for the food and fodder issue.

"Your Majesty, Prince Fusu requests an audience!"

A eunuch walked into the study and bowed.

"Oh?"

"Why did Fusu come to see me again? It seems like he has something to tell me."

"Let Fusu in!"

"promise!"

After hearing what the First Emperor said, the eunuch bowed and left. Soon, Fusu entered the study room under the guidance of the eunuch.

The eunuch turned and left, closing the study door.

"Your son Fusu pays respects to your father!"

Fusu stood in front of Ying Zheng, bowed with a respectful look on his face.

"Get up!"

Ying Zheng looked at Fusu, and the depression in his heart dissipated a little.

Zhang Han on the side also bowed to Fusu, but his eyes were on Fusu's right hand.

Zhang Han saw that Fusu was holding a box in his right hand. Zhang Han remembered that this kind of box was usually used to hold dishes.

"Fusu, what is that thing in your hand?"

Ying Zheng also saw the box in Fusu's hand and asked.

"The box that I'm holding contains some good stuff."

Fusu smiled when he heard what the First Emperor said, and continued:

"I just entered the study and saw that my father looked a little uncomfortable."

"I wonder what happened to your Majesty? I can help you share the burden."

A trace of concern appeared on Fusu's face and he looked towards the First Emperor.

Ying Zheng felt warm in his heart when he heard Fusu's words. As Fusu's father, he was very happy that Fusu cared so much about him.

"It's not a matter of food and fodder. This time, Li Si and Wang Wangben brought a large amount of food and fodder to the border."

"There is very little food and grass left in the granary in Xianyang City."

"Next time the border needs food and fodder, the food and fodder in the granary will not be enough to support the consumption of the border army."

"I don't want to collect food from the people, so I'm thinking of a way to solve the problem of food and grass."

"Another problem is transporting food and fodder in rainy weather. If it rains, the food and fodder will get wet."

"The amount of food and fodder available to the border troops will be greatly reduced."

Ying Zheng looked at Fusu and told him the two problems that were bothering him.

Fusu nodded slightly when he heard what the First Emperor said. These two problems were indeed difficult to solve.

Fortunately, he has the help of his teacher Lin Xuan, so he can help his father solve these two difficulties.

"Your Majesty, I came here to tell you good news."

"To be precise, I can solve the problem that Father mentioned just now about insufficient food and fodder and the food and fodder being soaked by rain."

Fusu looked at the First Emperor with a smile on his face.

Zhang Han, who was standing aside, was stunned. In his opinion, these two problems were difficult to solve at all.

Especially the problem of rain wetting the food and grass, unless it doesn't rain.

Otherwise, there would be no way to solve the problem of food and fodder being soaked by the rain. Your Majesty has been trying to find a solution but has failed.

Prince Fusu just told His Majesty that these two problems could be solved. Zhang Han was very surprised.

Ying Zheng was also stunned when he heard Fusu's words. Soon, Ying Zheng reacted with a hint of doubt on his face:
"Fusu, how can you help father solve these two problems?"

There was a hint of doubt in Ying Zheng's voice as he looked towards Fusu.

Fusu did not feel the slightest bit disappointed when he heard the First Emperor's doubts.

With a smile on his face, he said, "The box I brought here contains something that can solve the two problems that have troubled your father."

"The things in the box were given to me by my teacher."

Fusu looked at the First Emperor and said the name of his teacher Lin Xuan.

When Ying Zheng heard Fusu mention Lin Xuan, the suspicion on his face disappeared. He knew Lin Xuan's ability, and it was very likely that what Lin Xuan gave Fusu could really solve the problem that troubled him.

"Take out the things in the box quickly. I want to see what kind of things they are and whether they can solve my two problems."

There was a hint of anticipation on Ying Zheng's face as he looked at Fusu.

Zhang Han, who was standing aside, also looked at Fusu.

He was also curious about what was in the box that Fusu brought.

Fusu did not hesitate and placed the box on the table in front of the First Emperor.

When he opened the lid of the box, this is what Ying Zheng saw.

One is a long yellow thing with something like that, and the other is a dark, slightly round thing.

Ying Zheng's nose moved slightly and he smelled a faint fragrance from these two things.

Looking at the two things in the box, Ying Zheng asked with a puzzled look on his face: "With these two things, can you solve the two problems that have troubled me?"

Zhang Han, who was standing nearby, also saw what was in the box. It was also the first time he saw this strange thing.

He also had some doubts in his mind as to how these two things could solve the problems that were troubling His Majesty.

"Your Majesty, these two things are both edible food."

"The long yellow grains on the left are called corn, and the ones on the right are called potatoes."

"My teacher told me about these two kinds of food."

"I have tasted the corn and potatoes myself at your residence. They taste delicious."

"Father, you can taste the corn and potatoes that the teacher grew himself."

Fusu looked at the First Emperor and introduced the corn and potatoes in the box to him.

After hearing Fusu's words, the First Emperor hesitated.

He was somewhat reluctant to try food he had never seen before.

However, this was sent by Fusu himself, and was grown by his teacher Lin Xuan himself.

The resistance in Ying Zheng's heart gradually disappeared, and he had not yet forgotten the fragrance he smelled when he opened the lid.

"Well, I will try some of the food that your teacher Lin Xuan personally grew."

"How should we eat these two kinds of food?"

Ying Zheng looked at Fusu and pointed at the corn and potatoes in the box.

"Father, please take a look."

Fusu broke the corn into two halves according to the method taught by his teacher in the mansion.

He peeled the potatoes again and put them back in front of the First Emperor.

The First Emperor followed Fusu's instructions and started eating the corn.

When Ying Zheng put the corn into his mouth, he instantly felt a hint of sweetness.

His mouth was filled with the aroma of corn, and Ying Zheng's eyes lit up.

It was the first time he had tasted food that tasted this good, and soon half of the corn was eaten by Ying Zheng.

Zhang Han, who was standing by, was stunned when he saw this scene. He had rarely seen His Majesty eating so happily.

Even those who prepare the imperial meals in the palace rarely let Your Majesty do this.

Fusu looked at the scene in front of him with a smile on his face.

When he brought the corn to the study, he believed that his father would be attracted by the fragrance of the corn.

"Father, how does corn taste?"

Fusu looked towards the First Emperor.

"I seldom eat such delicious food. The corn grown by Lin Xuan is really amazing."

"I was very satisfied with the meal I just had."

As Ying Zheng spoke, there was a hint of a smile on his face.

After hearing what the First Emperor said, Fusu continued, "Father, you can try the potatoes."

Fusu looked at the potatoes in the box.

When Ying Zheng heard Fusu's words, he also looked at the potatoes. He had just been attracted by the smell of corn.

I forgot that this time Fusu brought potatoes in addition to corn.

Ying Zheng picked up the potato and took a bite.

This time Ying Zheng did not feel any sweetness, but the fragrance brought by the potatoes was stronger than that of corn.

Ying Zheng quickly ate a potato, and Zhang Han on the side was completely frozen.

His Majesty was already shocked by eating corn, and then His Majesty ate a potato.

Zhang Han couldn't help but be surprised, after all, His Majesty didn't eat much on a daily basis.

I ate corn and potatoes today, and I still feel like I haven’t had enough.

Zhang Han looked at the empty box and he also wanted to taste the potatoes and corn.

Judging from His Majesty's reaction, such delicious corn and potatoes must be extremely precious.

Zhang Han felt a little disappointed. It seemed that it would not be easy for him to eat corn and potatoes.

After Ying Zheng finished eating the potatoes, he looked at the empty box with a lingering look.

With a trace of regret in his heart, he felt that there would be nothing wrong with him just eating a potato and corn.

"The two kinds of food that Fusu brought are very good."

"Your teacher has once again surprised me by being able to grow such delicious food."

Ying Zheng looked at Fusu and praised Lin Xuan for growing corn and potatoes.

"On behalf of the teacher, I would like to thank the emperor for his praise."

"In front of your son, the teacher at the mansion put the corn and potatoes into an iron pot with cold water."

"The cold water in the iron pot becomes hot, and the corn and potatoes are cooked."

“No other action is necessary.”

“More importantly, once the corn and potatoes are cooked, the soldiers can take them with them.”

"This way, when the army is on the move, it can save time on cooking. Without cooking, there will be no dust and smoke, and the enemy will not be able to detect the whereabouts of the army."

Fusu looked at the First Emperor and repeated to him what his teacher had told him about the advantages of corn and potatoes.

Zhang Han, who was standing aside, showed excitement on his face when he heard Fusu's words.

If what Prince Fusu said is true, it will be very useful for the army.

Large-scale military movements inevitably require cooking, and the emergence of potatoes and corn can save time for cooking.

This will make the army's movement faster.

When Ying Zheng heard Fusu's words, a smile appeared on his face.

He had just tasted the corn and potatoes himself. Such good food could be carried by the soldiers.

Ying Zheng felt a little admiration for Lin Xuan.

"Your teacher Lin Xuan is really amazing. He often lets me see amazing things."

"This time, corn and potatoes are very useful to the army."

"If there were corn and potatoes when we conquered the six kingdoms."

"It will take me less time to conquer the six kingdoms, and the casualties of our soldiers will also be reduced."

Ying Zheng said with a look of emotion on his face.

The corn and potatoes that Fusu brought today really made Ying Zheng very emotional.

Zhang Han, who was standing aside, nodded slightly. As a military general, he very much agreed with what the emperor had just said.

"Corn and potatoes are useful in more ways than that. They are also useful to the army."

Fusu said with a smile on his face.

(End of this chapter)