Fang Zhou, I'm just a farmer, not Shennong!

Emperor Fyodor smiled and waved his hand, then asked the three to sit down and clapped his hands. The court waiter standing behind Fyodor immediately understood what he meant and quickly left to inform the kitchen that the banquet was about to begin.

After seeing Lu Yuan again, the three girls had so much to say to him, especially Shi Huaiya. She was a lively and talkative person, and usually she would talk non-stop when she was with Lu Yuan.

Now, after not seeing each other for three months, she should be the one who talks the most. However, the occasion is too solemn and not suitable for reminiscing about the past, so the three of them can only hold it in.

"Let me first introduce you to His Majesty, the Speaker, and the two commanders~"

Lu Yuan spoke first, in an extremely relaxed and casual manner, as if she was not talking to the Emperor of Ursus, the Speaker of the Parliament, or the Commander of the Army Group, but chatting with four ordinary people, with a casual tone.

"This is my good assistant, An Suo, the vice president of the Minliang Association. When I was in Longmen, An Suo helped me a lot. When I was not available, it was An Suo who managed the entire Minliang Association in an orderly manner."

An Suo immediately stood up nervously, then bowed stiffly, and then sat down again.

"This is Lin Yuxia, my investor and partner, and of course also a senior executive of the Minliang Association. The Minliang Association's development in Longmen is inseparable from Miss Lin's help."

Lin Yuxia immediately stood up and expressed friendship and respect to Emperor Ursus with perfect Dayan etiquette.

"This is Miss Beatrix Swire, Senior Superintendent of the Lungmen Guards and also a good friend of mine."

Upon hearing that Shi Huaiya was a senior superintendent of the Longmen Guard Bureau, Speaker Witte was the first to speak. "I didn't expect the officer to be here too. I have a good relationship with your boss, Mr. Wei, the Longmen Governor. We occasionally exchange letters, discussing international affairs and promoting trade cooperation between Longmen and Ursus."

Upon hearing this, Shi Huaiya immediately said, "Hello. I've also heard Commander Wei talk about you. Commander Wei also has a special admiration for you."

Afterwards, Shi Huaiya nodded slightly and sat down again. Her eyes rolled around mischievously and she wanted to reach out and pinch Lu Yuan's leg, but because the distance was too far, she couldn't reach it and instead received a roll of the eyes from Lin Yuxia next to her.

After the introduction, Speaker Witte also started talking about the main topic.

"Hello, Mr. Lu, the land that His Majesty has gifted you for free is located in a plantation area south of Saint Jun Castle, totaling 50,000 acres.

As for the future headquarters of the Civilian Food Association, we in Ursus will rebuild a dedicated office for you. As for funding, His Majesty has decided to provide a subsidy of 50 billion Chervens per year.

Of course, this subsidy is not fixed. As the Civilian Grain Association achieves greater success in Saint Jun Castle, the annual subsidy and research funding will also increase."

Speaker Witte enumerated all the facilities provided by Ursus in one breath, the biggest of which was the supplement. 50 billion in funding a year was not a small amount, and there were not many institutions in the entire Ursus that could receive such a high funding from the state.

Even if there are, they are only some important state-owned institutions, such as research institutes.

Among the external organizations that can obtain direct fixed funding from Ursus, the Civilian Grain Association should be the first one.

Although the money is not too much for Lu Yuan.

But this has already demonstrated the sincerity of the Ursus government towards the Civilian Food Association and Lu Yuan.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, the Speaker for your support and trust in the Civilian Food Association."

Lu Yuan smiled.

"Since Your Majesty and the Speaker are so sincere, it would be a bit unreasonable for me not to show my sincerity."

"Regarding the male and female parent plants of the crop seeds I have, once the Minliang Association has completely settled in Ursus, I will establish the first seed experimental center in Saint Jun Castle. While conducting research and development of new seed varieties, I will also place the male and female parent plants there, and continuously cultivate new seed varieties. These seeds will be sold throughout Ursus."

Lu Yuan said this.

Fyodor and Speaker Witte both stopped breathing.

Isn’t this the most important goal for them to invite Lu Yuan in this way?

Although it is impossible to completely monopolize the seeds, allowing them to be sold within Ursus and for ordinary people to be able to grow them has already achieved the goal.

"Secondly, Miss Ansuo brought a number of technicians from the Civilian Grain Association with her on this trip. These technicians used to be residents of the Longmen slums, but they are extremely diligent in their studies. I recognize their agricultural skills. In the future, some of these technicians will be sent to various remote agricultural villages in Ursus to provide agricultural guidance."

"Although many experienced farmers know how to farm, they still need to learn how to do it scientifically. Scientific farming can not only increase the overall per-acre yield, but also improve the overall quality of crops."

"The third point is about a new crop variety that I recently developed."

Lu Yuan casually dug out a potato that was golden in color and exceptionally plump from somewhere on the ground.

Potatoes are very common in Ursus and are the staple food of many ordinary people in Ursus.

After all, potatoes have a high yield and are more cold-resistant than other crops, making them easier to grow and survive.

But such plump and golden potatoes were rarely seen by Speaker Witte, and Emperor Fyodor had also rarely seen them.

Emperor Fyodor picked up the potato on the table and looked at it carefully. Suddenly, he asked.

"Mr. Lu, is this potato your latest crop?"

Lu Yuan nodded. "Yes, this potato is called the [Fourth Generation Cold-Resistant Energy Potato]. I haven't made it public, so only His Majesty and the Speaker know about it."

"The advantage of this type of potato is its cold resistance. It can grow in temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius. At the same time, the heat provided by each potato is about percent higher than that of ordinary potatoes."

Lu Yuan said a simple sentence.

However, everyone present was stunned.

Shi Huaiya and the others had experienced before that Lu Yuan could easily produce outrageous crops, so when they heard Lu Yuan's introduction, the three of them were not overly surprised.

Not to mention withstanding minus 40 degrees Celsius, even if it is minus degrees Celsius, potatoes can fly, potatoes can become spirits and speak. As long as Lu Yuan says it, the three of them will get used to it instantly, and will feel that even the most outrageous situations are okay and acceptable.

Shi Huaiya and the other two can do it.

It doesn’t mean that the four high-ranking officials of the Holy Castle, led by Emperor Fedor, can do it.

After listening to Lu Yuan’s introduction.

Fyodor and Speaker Witte's jaws almost dropped to the ground. Even the emperor or the empire's speaker would find it difficult to maintain courtesy at this time.

"Forty degrees below zero?! Really?! Mr. Lu!"

Emperor Fyodor no longer cared about his imperial dignity. He put his hands on the table and asked hurriedly.

"of course."

"I've been conducting experiments in the northern tundra for the past few months. The Reunion Movement's food supply relies on these potatoes. If Your Majesty doesn't believe me, you can send your trusted confidants to the uninhabited tundra. There are still fields there."

Hearing Lu Yuan's confident words, how could Fyodor not believe it?

Speaker Witte's breathing was rapid.

Planting is possible at minus 40 degrees Celsius!

Isn’t that right!

Can those areas where the temperature is below zero all year round be used as fields to grow crops?!

Speaker Witte was extremely excited.

really!

Li Xian Tiancai is right!!

If it weren't for the sincere and honest treatment between himself and His Majesty, Mr. Lu would never have been able to take out this amazing crop!

The commanders of the First and Fifth Armies were more concerned about the 40 percent increase in calories.

They politely asked, "Excuse me, Mr. Lu, what exactly does this 40 percent increase in calories mean?"

Lu Yuan smiled and said, "It's exactly what it means. It's more effective at relieving hunger and can provide more energy to the human body."

hiss! ! !

The two pro-royal commanders took a deep breath and exchanged a glance. Providing more energy with less supplies was crucial for the troops.

Although compressed biscuits are now standard equipment in the military, the role of potatoes in marching and fighting cannot be denied.

"Of course, if you two don't believe me, you can just cook it and try it and you'll know for sure."

The two commanders looked at Emperor Fyodor, who nodded and then carefully handed the golden and plump potato to the palace waiter behind him, who then took it to the kitchen.

Soon, a small plate of mashed potatoes covered with Usa's unique sauce was brought up.

Normal times.

Before Fyodor started eating, a special person was required to test the food for poison in person, especially for food taken from other people, which the emperor would never eat.

But this time.

Fyodor didn't even allow the waiter behind him to test the poison. In front of Lu Yuan, he gently scooped a spoonful of food from the spoon, put it into his mouth, and then slowly tasted it.

next second.

Fyodor suddenly opened his eyes, and a light seemed to flash before his eyes.

"These potatoes are very good, with a rich aroma and a smooth texture. The quality of these potatoes is much higher than the ones we grow in Ursus. Mr. Lu is indeed the number one agricultural expert today. Even ordinary crops can be so delicious under your cultivation!"

Fyodor did not exaggerate at all. He took another spoonful and was quite satisfied. The emperor, who was used to eating delicacies from land and sea, accidentally tasted a simple home-cooked dish today. The freshness of the dish made Fyodor linger on the taste.

Although he wanted to continue eating, after thinking about it, he pushed the remaining mashed potatoes to Speaker Witte.

Seeing His Majesty's exaggerated name, Speaker Witte immediately scooped a spoonful. After taking a bite, his cloudy eyes suddenly lit up.

Seeing this, the other two army commanders immediately scooped a spoonful with their own spoons and put it into their mouths.

The dense, sweet and fragrant taste, paired with the sauce, leaves an endless aftertaste in your mouth.

Although everyone cannot accurately feel whether this potato can really increase the energy by 40% because they don’t eat much, judging from the feeling in the stomach, it is definitely more filling than ordinary potatoes.

They don’t care how much higher it can be, as long as it can satisfy their hunger, that says it all.

Emperor Fyodor and Speaker Witte's breathing became more rapid at this time. Looking at the mashed potatoes that had been eaten up on the plate, they felt extremely excited.

It can be grown at -40 degrees Celsius, and it is even more effective! !

This is a normal potato?!

This is clearly a magical crop!!

The main reason why Ursus is potato-poor and has scarce arable land is that there are too many areas in Ursus with temperatures below zero all year round, which is not suitable for growing any crops at all.

Although it can be grown in greenhouses.

But if you add greenhouses and technological temperature control equipment, the cost will go up suddenly. It’s okay if you grow expensive vegetables or fruits, but it’s not so easy if you grow grain crops.

Then the cost would be too high.

And now, Lu Yuan's potato easily solved the big problem that had troubled Ursus for thousands of years!

at this time.

The expressions of Emperor Fyodor and Speaker Witte when they looked at Lu Yuan changed completely.

It's no longer the look of an agricultural expert, but rather the look of "Shennong", the "living father" of Ursus.

It is not an exaggeration to describe Lu Yuan as a "living dad".

Fyodor's tone was extremely excited. He no longer looked like an emperor at all. He moved his chair towards Lu Yuan and spoke expectantly.

"Mr. Lu! This potato!!"

At this moment, Fyodor's eyes were filled with brilliance. What imperial airs? Compared with potatoes that could feed countless people in the country at once, the imperial airs were so worthless.

Fyodor didn't say it explicitly.

But his excited and eager eyes said it all.

He really hoped that Lu Yuan would also include potatoes in the scope of cooperation.

Lu Yuan looked at the expressions of Fyodor, Speaker Witte, and the commanders of the First and Fifth Armies, and smiled softly: "Since I took it out, this potato is of course one of the projects I plan to cooperate with Your Majesty. This also shows my sincerity~"

"However, I suggest that it should not be made public or given to the general public for cultivation for the time being."

Lu Yuan said slowly.

"Controlling food is extremely important for an emperor, but now many nobles outside Ursus control their own territories. Even if the potatoes are distributed so that the people can grow them, the people will not benefit. Instead, the nobles will benefit. They will increase their oppression and force the people to hand over more food, keeping only a small amount to barely fill their stomachs. The remaining potatoes will go into the pockets of the nobles, and even... become tools for their rebellion..."

In front of Fyodor, Lu Yuan spoke without any concealment and told the truth.

After hearing this, although Fyodor felt a little uncomfortable in his heart as an emperor, after all, as an emperor, it was an extremely shameful thing to let the nobles control the territory.

But Fyodor didn't think much about it. Instead, he carefully savored Lu Yuan's words and finally nodded.

"You're right, Mr. Lu... Alas... It's all my fault for being incompetent..."

“There are channels and opportunities to feed the people, but these nobles!!”

When Fyodor mentioned this group of old nobles, he gritted his teeth and felt hatred.

If he had the chance, he really wanted to torture these old aristocrats to death.

"Therefore, Your Majesty, all the current grain production capacity still needs to be controlled by us. For the time being, we should not hand it over to ordinary farmers. However, after a large amount of grain is on the market, we can directly bypass the nobles and provide grain supplies to ordinary farmers. The reason is that Your Majesty has compassion for the people.

I think that no matter how much these old nobles regard the territory as their own, they must openly acknowledge that all of Ursus belongs to Your Majesty. Therefore, if Your Majesty were to send food as a disaster relief, these nobles would be unable to do anything about it."

"First, let the common people have enough to eat. Let them know that Your Majesty still cares about them, and thus win the hearts of the people."

After listening to Lu Yuan's analysis point by point.

Emperor Fyodor's eyes became brighter, including Speaker Witte's.