Chapter 918: Cassava on the Beach, Shulots Arrangement
"Chihuaco, are you sure that this kind of cassava can achieve a yield of more than 500 kilograms per mu after half a year of planting?!"
"Uh... Your Majesty... it's not half a year, it's not a crop, it's... a small tree! You have to let it grow for about ten months before the small tree takes shape, and then it can grow a full root! Then, you can see how bright the roots are.
Humphy, hard, and white after being cut open...then it has grown! When you want to eat it, dig it out and eat as you go...Don't put it away! It will rot after a few days..."
The tropical seaside in November is still warm and hot. The temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius, and it rains for six or seven days a month. It is between the tropical rainforest climate and the tropical monsoon climate. It is a very pleasant season.
On the lush coastal plain, the ancient Golden Bay City stood quietly, without any blood, fire or fighting. The city-state was full of warriors patrolling with spears, priests shuttled back and forth, and craftsmen making equipment. They acted.
The trajectory is centered on the temple of the main god in the city. In the temple, behind the newly built statue of the main god, the remaining feathered serpent murals can still be vaguely seen, but they have not yet been completely covered by the murals of the main god.
Outside the ancient city-state, there are patches of neatly cultivated farmland. The corn stalks piled into hillocks and the pumpkin vines that have not yet been removed are all traces of the harvest in October. And in the villages where the people live, the kingdom's
The field battalion commanders cooperated with the Totonak people's field assistants to preside over the farming of the fields. They waved wooden sticks and blew bone whistles, urging the tens of thousands of Totonak tribesmen to continue.
In the harvested farmland, plant beans from the last season's fertile fields.
This vibrant scene inside and outside the city symbolizes that the Totonac tribes in the Golden Bay City area have emerged from the two-year war. At present, with Jinwan City as the center, four hundred miles of conquered areas
The seaside land has been reintegrated under the banner of the kingdom, creating the prototype of a seaside tribal alliance. The person in charge of the entire seaside alliance is in the vast city lord's palace, the former divine palace of Jinwan City.
At this moment, Shulot was in the backyard of the city lord's mansion. He was wearing shorts and shorts that were convenient for working, and he was squatting in the newly cultivated cassava field in the backyard. Next to him, there was an old militiaman who was also squatting on the edge of the field, wearing a short jacket.
Chihuaco.
"Your Majesty! This more than five hundred kilograms is the estimate of the tomato priest, which means that one acre of cassava is equivalent to three or four acres of flat fields. In fact, the Taíno people have never harvested cassava in one go... Again,
It can’t be left alone! It will go bad in a few days after harvesting, so just let it grow in the field and eat it as you dig it. It can grow for many years, as long as you don’t dig out all its roots and stems, it can keep growing!…”
Chihuaco, an old militiaman, pointed at the cassava with a smile on his face, and his spittle flew all over Xurot's face. Xurot didn't pay attention at all. He just concentrated on looking at the stubby stick stuck in the soil.
Looking at the cassava stalks on the pile and looking at the new sprouts, my heart is full of excitement and joy.
"God bless you! I didn't expect that in this era, the yield of cassava would be so high! And the entire Kingdom in the Lake and the territory of the Mexica Alliance can grow this high-yielding crop, allowing millions of rural people to grow
The people have enough to eat!…Haha! Praise the Lord God!…”
Shulot's eyes were bright, he thought for a moment, and then asked again.
"Chihuaco, I remember you said that the skin of cassava is poisonous, and you have to soak it in water to remove the poison before you can eat it?"
"Yes! That's right! Your Majesty, I only told you once. I didn't expect you to remember it, but you are a good farmer... eh!..."
Chihuaco, the old militiaman, paused, his eyes flashed, and he quickly turned around.
"Oh! The skin of cassava is poisonous, and there are some in the stems. You can't eat it directly. People, birds, animals, and insects will die if they eat it directly... So this thing is great! You don't have to worry about insects and animals.
It is harmful because insects, birds and animals dare not eat it..."
"...So, after digging out the mature cassava roots, you need to peel them first and then cut them into pieces. Then throw the cut pieces into the water and soak them overnight! Then, you need to boil the cassava.
Cook the pieces until soft... and you’ll be fine if you eat them like this! It’s so fragrant and glutinous, tsk tsk!... I’m still full after eating it, much better than pumpkin beans or something like that!...”
The old militiaman licked his dry lips, his eyes full of unpretentious longing. And Shulot squatted next to him, his face also showing desire. The two squatted side by side, thinking together for a while, until a bright
The figure, carrying two water jugs, walked slowly and slowly.
"Your Highness, the sun is very bright, drink some water!"
The snake girl Miava smiled brightly and lowered her head to salute the king. She was wearing a loose white robe, but it still couldn't hide the obvious bulge on her lower abdomen. Looking at her gentle smile at this moment, she revealed the brilliance of motherhood.
, it’s like he’s become a different person again.
"Huh? Miava, why are you here? Didn't I ask you to rest peacefully in the palace?"
Shulot frowned and his expression became stern. Calculating the time, Miava was already five months pregnant. However, she had practiced dancing and martial arts since she was a child, and her body was extremely flexible and healthy. She was not
Too serious pregnancy reaction. And relying on her love during pregnancy, she always lingered around Shulot, teasing her from time to time, and even sneaking up and biting like a snake, which gave Shulot a headache.
, and somewhat helpless.
"Well! Your Highness, I have already rested. I see that you value this field so much, maybe I can be of some help..."
The snake girl Miava opened her red lips lightly and blinked again. She handed the clay pot filled with water to the king, and then with a smile on her face, handed one to Chihuaco. The old militiaman shivered and caught the pottery pot.
Can, after just one sip, I didn’t dare to drink again.
"O Lord God! This blind man... the water he drinks is sweet!..."
"Forget it! Since you are here, let's listen together! This field is planted with Cuban cassava, and the entire Totonac seaside is the most suitable place for its growth. And this acre of cassava can feed
A person is equivalent to three or four acres of farmland, and there is no need for complicated field management..."
Speaking of this, Shulot pondered for a while and solemnly ordered Miyava.
"Witness the Lord God! Miyawa, in the next few years, your most important task is to plant cassava, promote cassava, and expand the area of cassava cultivation! This matter is very important, even more important than conquering the inland tribes.
!I give it to you, you must do it well... Do you understand?..."
"Uh?...Your Highness...you want me...to farm?..."
The snake girl Miava stood dumbly for a moment, her watery eyes showing some grievance and even tears. But Shulot knew that she was pretending, so he pinched the woman's cheek hard. In the woman's charming eyes,
He ordered sternly.
"Miawa, food is the foundation of all ministries, and it is also the basis for the Seaside Alliance to gather people's hearts, establish standing and semi-standing legions, and conquer and expand everywhere! Before I leave the seaside, I will personally put this power into your hands.
Just like the aide entrusted to you!"
"And after I leave, you will be one of the three giants of the Coastal Alliance, in charge of civil affairs. Don't be interested in the warrior corps, nor the priestly sect! Your power only belongs to the tribal militia! In fact, this
Your share of power is much greater than you think, do you understand?!"