"Xiaorou, Wuyang, in recent years, winter cold disasters have become more and more serious, and summer extreme weather has become more and more obvious, either floods or droughts. This all shows that the Little Ice Age is coming!"
Jin Feng said: "The Little Ice Age lasted for more than ten years at the minimum. If it was longer, or even lasted for decades, the consequences would be extremely serious.
To solve this problem, we not only need to build water conservancy projects, but also look for new grain varieties that are resistant to drought and floods and have high yields."
"Isn't Doctor Wei already cultivating new rice seeds?" Guan Xiaorou said.
"Rice loves water and needs to be planted in places with sufficient water sources. However, in Dakang and western regions, there is not so much water source, so it is impossible to grow rice."
Jin Feng said: "The most suitable ones for planting in the north are potatoes, corn and sweet potatoes, which experts once said. If Hong Taoping and I can build a large ship that can travel long distances one day earlier, we can go to America to look for good seeds one day earlier.
By bringing back improved seeds, we may be able to save countless lives!" M..
The south of the Yangtze River is warm, but mostly mountainous. If you want to grow food on a large scale, you still have to look to the north.
It's a pity that there are no suitable improved seeds in Dakang now. People mainly grow millet, followed by sorghum, soybeans, millet and other crops.
As for wheat, people don't grow much.
First of all, it is difficult to plant wheat at this time, and it is very easy to get sick and lodging.
Once a large-scale disease occurs, the entire wheat field will be destroyed together, and the harvest of this field will be wiped out.
Secondly, Dakang's current tools for peeling wheat are very backward, resulting in high flour prices and ordinary people cannot afford it. Instead of peeling the wheat, they eat wheat porridge directly. The bran on the surface of the wheat is too rough, and the texture and taste are not very good.
For these reasons, wheat has never been able to become the main food crop in Dakang.
Jin Feng had already told Wei Wuya how to cultivate a new type of wheat, and Wei Wuya and Lao Tan had been working hard on it. However, cultivating a new variety is a long-lasting work. Even if everything goes well, it will take several years.
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If something goes wrong in the middle, it will take even longer.
To be on the safe side, Jin Feng decided to make two preparations.
The work of Wei Wuya and Lao Tan continues, and the search for improved seeds overseas must also be advanced.
A ship that can sail across the ocean is the basic condition for going to sea.
"Master, don't we already have Zhenyuan No. 2? If it doesn't work, let Zhenyuan No. 2 go to sea!"
Although Guan Xiaorou knew the meaning of Jin Feng's actions, she still didn't want Jin Feng to go to the East China Sea.
"Xiaorou, Zhenyuan No. 2 can run along the Yangtze River and offshore, but it won't work in the ocean!" Jin Feng shook his head.
Zhenyuan No. 2 is a refitted cargo ship. The overall structure is still mainly made of wood, and its ability to withstand wind and waves is simply not good. If it encounters a storm on the ocean, it may be overturned and smashed directly.
"Husband, have you made your decision?" Ninth Princess asked.
"Decided!" Jin Feng nodded without hesitation.
Seeing that Guan Xiaorou and Runniang still looked worried, Jin Feng continued: "Don't worry, I will try to bring as many escorts as possible this time. Runniang, you also come with me to cook for me!"
"Well, I'll pack my things later!"
Upon hearing that Jin Feng was willing to take her with him, Run Niang's attitude immediately changed 180 degrees.
"Run Niang, you little traitor!" Upon seeing this, Guan Xiaorou glared at Run Niang.
Runniang knew she was in the wrong, she stuck out her tongue and hid behind Jin Feng.
"Sister, actually as long as you take protective measures, it's not that dangerous to go out."
The ninth princess took Guan Xiaorou's hand and persuaded her softly: "My husband can't stay away from home for the rest of his life, right?"
Guan Xiaorou opened her mouth, but finally lowered her head.
Yes, Jin Feng is only twenty years old this year and has a long life ahead of him. Should he stay in this small village for the rest of his life and never go out?
Besides, wouldn’t there be any danger in the village?
Isn’t it true that the Ninth Princess’s first child was not found in the village?
After thinking about this, Guan Xiaorou finally stopped objecting and said, "Master, if you are determined to go out, I won't stop you, but you must agree to a few conditions!"
"you say!"
"First of all, when you go out this time, you must bring Feifei and the Musketeers with you!" Guan Xiaorou stretched out her finger.
With the current combat effectiveness of the Zhenyuan Escort Bureau, there are not many teams that can confront them head-on. What we need to pay more attention to at this time is the traitors within.
For example, the last time Jin Feng had an accident in the East China Sea, it was not because of foreign enemies, but because of internal mischief.
The female workers of Tiegongshan led by Zuo Feifei may not be the strongest in combat effectiveness, but they are the most loyal to Jin Feng.
In order to protect the soap-making process from being leaked, the female workers almost never have contact with outsiders since they arrived at Tin Can Mountain, which also eliminates the possibility of being bribed.
The most important point is that almost all the female workers in Tiequanshan have signed marriage contracts with Jin Feng.
In Guan Xiaorou's mind, after signing a marriage contract, it is equivalent to becoming a member of the Jin family.
Therefore, in Guan Xiaorou's mind, the female workers from Tieguanshan are the most trustworthy people.
"Okay!" Jin Feng nodded.
The female workers of Iron Can Mountain are indeed worthy of trust. After experiencing the Battle of Brass Trench, their combat effectiveness has also been greatly improved. They are indeed the best candidates for the Guards.
"Second point, after you go to the East China Sea, you can no longer run around. If you must go to sea, the people on the ship must be strictly scrutinized. What happened last time must not happen again!"
Guan Xiaorou stretched out her finger again.
What happened last time really scared her.
"Don't worry, I will pay attention." Jin Feng nodded again.
"And..." Guan Xiaorou tilted her head and thought for a while, but couldn't think of anything to add for a while, so she said, "I'll tell you the rest when I think of it!"
"No problem," Jin Feng was amused by Guan Xiaorou's appearance. He stretched out his hand to rub her hair and asked with a smile: "Xiaorou, if you are worried, why don't you come with me?"
Guan Xiaorou bit her lip, obviously a little moved, but finally shook her head: "I'm not going, I want to stay with Erniu at home!"
After he finished speaking, he added: "Master, be careful, don't let me save you again! I will save you this time, but when I come back, Erniu won't even kiss me!"
"I know!" Jin Feng nodded: "I'll go back later and stay with you and Erniu!"
Guan Xiaorou naturally wanted to spend more time with Jin Feng, but she still asked: "Isn't it busy in the laboratory?"
"I'm almost busy now," Jin Feng put his arms around Guan Xiaorou: "Besides, no matter how busy you are at work, it's not as important as you and your children, right?"
"Glib tongue..."
Guan Xiaorou pushed Jin Feng, but her heart felt sweet.
"Husband, when are you planning to go to Xichuan? I will inform Qing Xinyao to prepare for reception and escort work." Ninth Princess asked.