The store sells raw sweet potatoes directly instead of roasting them before selling them as before. The size is not as well-proportioned and large as the roasted sweet potatoes before. Therefore, the way of selling is different. They are no longer sold by the pound.

Three pennies.

After all, raw sweet potatoes are cheaper than roasted sweet potatoes. The price is close to the people and ordinary people can afford it.

The price of rice is relatively high, at 100 cents per dou, which is much more expensive than the 60 cents per dou sold by other rice shops in the county.

But the store clerk explained that their rice is of a different variety and is more fragrant, waxy and chewy than ordinary rice.

Ordinary people will not buy this kind of rice. They just want to be full and pursue cost-effectiveness rather than taste.

Different selling strategies were formulated by Wei Ruo. Sweet potatoes are mainly for ordinary people, and the price is low so that everyone can afford them. If you encounter someone with a sallow complexion and thin skin who has not eaten for a long time, the store will give them a few for free.

indivual.

The sales targets of rice are dignitaries who pursue quality of life. Firstly, the rice she purchased from Huzhou Prefecture is indeed of this quality and worthy of the price. Secondly, Wei Ruo also has to pay for the purchase and transportation costs of these rice.

Taking this into account, the price will naturally increase.

As for the mushroom sauce, Wei Ruo made it himself.

She and Xiumei cooked a large pot together in the small kitchen of Yingzhuyuan, and then filled twenty jars in small clay pots.

Because the quantity he made for the first time was not large, Wei Ruo did not plan to sell it in the store, but instead used it to eat himself or give it away.

When Wei Ruo went to Xie's house for class the next day, Wei Ruo gave two cans to Mr. Wang, and then two cans of mushroom sauce to Xie Ying.

Xie Ying took the two small earthen jars Wei Ruo handed her and asked Wei Ruo curiously: "What are these?"

"This is mushroom sauce."

"Shiitake sauce? Made with shiitake mushrooms?"

"Well, put some lard in the pot, add the minced meat and stir-fry until fragrant, then add onions, ginger, garlic, diced mushrooms, then add salt, cooking wine, pepper powder, and white sugar and stir-fry evenly. Finally, add

Just some soy sauce." Wei Ruo explained.

Xie Ying was stunned for a while after hearing this: "I don't understand, but it sounds very powerful. Can this sauce be eaten directly? I don't know how to cook, but I know how to eat it. Once I eat it, I will know whether it is good or not."

have eaten."

"It is generally used to mix rice, vegetables, noodles, etc. It will be a little salty when eaten directly, but it is naturally edible." Wei Ruo replied.

"That's no problem."

Xie Ying couldn't wait to ask the maid to bring her chopsticks, then opened the jar, dipped the tip of the chopsticks into her mouth and put it in her mouth.

Xie Ying's eyes instantly lit up: "It smells so good and delicious!"

Xie Ying really thought it was delicious. She liked the rich texture of this sauce, with the aroma of meat, mushrooms, and the rich taste of soy sauce.

"As long as you like it. I'll get it for you after you finish eating. This needs to be fresh. Leaving it for too long will affect the quality. I'll make some new ones and give them to you after a while." Wei Ruo replied.

Although it can be properly preserved for some time by cooking it with soy sauce, covering it with cooked oil, and sealing it in earthen jars, it cannot be preserved as long as modern preservatives and vacuum packaging.

"Okay. In that case, I'll give some to my brother. I'm reluctant to give him only two cans, but if there are more, I'll be a little nicer to him!" Xie Ying said.

"Yeah." Wei Ruo couldn't help but smile. She thought the Xie family's unique way of getting along with each other was very cute.

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After all the sweet potatoes have been harvested, Wei Ruo is ready to plant new crops. Land resources are limited and cannot be left empty.

At this time, there are crops suitable for mountain planting, such as rapeseed, radish, and broad beans, which are all good choices.

If you really consider the cost-effectiveness, it is best to plant wheat at this time so that it can be harvested from April to June of the lunar calendar next year.

However, the terrain of Xiaoyang Mountain is not suitable for wheat cultivation. I chose to plant sweet potatoes because sweet potatoes do not require too much treatment on the sloping mountainous land.

In contrast, the terrain south of the city is more suitable for growing wheat.

When large-scale land reclamation began in the south of the city, Wei Ruo not only purchased a medicinal field with Xie Ying, but also asked the nanny to purchase a large amount of land.

Although the land purchased by the wet nurse is not as favorable in geographical location as those that are open to poor people for free by the government, the terrain is still much better than the mountainous areas north of the city.

The price was also cheap, with fifty taels of silver claiming a full one hundred acres of flat land.

After this period of improvement, the land is now ready for growing crops. Wei Ruo plans to plant wheat on that land. When the wheat is harvested next year, it will be just the right time to plant Wei Ruo's late rice varieties.

Not only does Wei Ruo plan to grow wheat on the land subscribed by the wet nurse, Wei Ruo also plans to let other people in the south of the city also grow wheat.

It is too late to plant rice at this time, but if you plant ordinary vegetables, it is not cost-effective for the poor people who have not yet solved the problem of food and clothing.

Although people on Jiangzhe Road prefer rice to pasta, under the current circumstances, who cares so much, the most important thing is to be able to grow food to fill their stomachs.

To advance this matter with the people in the south of the city, Wei Ruo needs the help of the government.

So Wei Ruo called Nanny Qin and told her her thoughts. She knew that Chu Lan was profitable in this matter, so she didn't have to beat around the bush when making requests to his people, and she didn't have to be embarrassed.

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"Miss Wei is so kind. Planting wheat at this time is indeed the best choice." Aunt Qin strongly agreed with Wei Ruo's judgment.

"If possible, I also hope that Aunt Qin can help transport wheat seeds from the north. There are still very few wheat farmers in Taizhou Prefecture and there are not enough wheat seeds. The planting area in the south of the city is large and the amount of wheat seeds needed is huge. Those

The people are penniless, so it is very difficult for them to obtain wheat seeds by their own abilities."

"Don't worry, Miss Wei, my young master will help Miss Wei handle this matter." Aunt Qin could give a positive answer without even going back to ask Chu Lan for instructions.

His Highness, the Seventh Prince, is so concerned about the reclamation of wasteland in the south of the city. He must be rushing to achieve great results. Now that he has come to this point, how can he not do something about wheat cultivation?

After hearing Nanny Qin's answer, Wei Ruo knew that finding Nanny Qin was the right choice.

Chu Lan's participation is still of great benefit. This kind of thing that is not easy for ordinary people to handle can be easily completed by him.

"I would like to thank Mr. Chu and Nanny first on behalf of the people who are clearing wasteland in the south of the city." Wei Ruo thanked them.

"Miss Wei, you don't have to be polite. The people who opened up the wasteland should be grateful to you." Nanny Qin said.
Chapter completed!