In fact, this is the best way to solve the food shortage in Jin Feng's mind.
Whether it is sweet potatoes, potatoes, corn, or pumpkins, the yield is very high and the adaptability is very strong. It can be grown in all parts of Dakang.
Unfortunately, the Americas are too far away. With Jin Feng's current ability, he simply cannot reach places as far away as the Americas.
"Is there really such a magical thing in the world?"
Ninth Princess asked excitedly.
Herbal medicines that can treat malaria, crops with a yield of more than 1,000 kilograms per mu...
Just thinking about it made the Ninth Princess excited.
If it is true, then Dakang will no longer have to worry about food shortages.
"The old gentleman will not lie to me," Jin Feng said: "It's just a pity that I don't have a big ship that can travel far, and I don't know any talents in this field."
After speaking, he looked at the Ninth Princess: "I wonder if Your Highness can send a ship to go there?"
This is also the reason why Jin Feng mentioned America.
In the era of imperial power, the royal family occupied the most resources.
He had no choice but to rely on the power of the royal family.
"No," the Ninth Princess shook her head helplessly: "The East China Sea is so big, not to mention a hundred thousand miles away, even to Yingzhou, which is thousands of miles away, it is extremely difficult to go there every time.
A few years ago, Dakang sent envoys to Yingzhou. When they set sail, they had twenty large ships. A year later, only nine ships came back, and the remaining eleven ships were all overturned by wind and waves."
Hearing what the Ninth Princess said, Jin Feng's heart suddenly went cold.
A trip to Yingzhou will cost you most of your money, but crossing the entire Pacific to America is a no-brainer.
Jin Feng could only retreat and ask, "Does the princess know anyone who is talented in shipbuilding?"
Dakang didn't have a big ship that could go there, so why not build one himself?
"Sir, can you also build ships?" Ninth Princess asked in surprise.
"The old gentleman said something, but I can't guarantee whether it can be made."
Although Jin Feng had interned in a shipyard in his previous life and had specialized in studying large ships in various historical periods, Dakang's industrial base was too backward, so he did not dare to speak too highly of it.
"I don't know anyone who can build ships, but I can help you find one!"
Princess Ninth said: "I will write a letter when I get back and find someone to handle this matter."
"Then thank you, Your Highness." Jin Feng hugged his fists at the Ninth Princess.
Jin Feng had previously felt that people like Ninth Princess would definitely have backup plans even if they left the capital.
Now it seems that he was indeed right.
"No, sir, it is for the sake of the country and the country. It is Wuyang who should thank him." The ninth princess quickly returned the gift.
"Okay, let's make two preparations and move forward together."
Jin Feng also felt confident.
Afterwards, a few people chatted about some agricultural matters. When the rain stopped and it was almost dark, Jin Feng took Ninth Princess and others home.
None of them realized how much impact their conversation today would have on Dakang.
Even in the history of this time and space, it left a heavy mark and was called the germ of the era by later historians.
When passing by the old house, the children had already had dinner at the school and went home in groups.
When they saw Jin Feng, the children all greeted him with a smile.
"Mu Lan, is this the free school you mentioned in your letter?"
Ninth Princess asked with a smile: "There are a lot of girls. It seems that the villagers in Xihewan are quite open-minded."
Almost half of the children coming and going are little girls.
This is definitely unique in the whole Dakang.
"It's not that my parents are enlightened, it's that my husband asked them to do this."
Qing Mulan said: "When the school was first established, everyone sent boys here, while most of the girls stayed at home and helped with household chores.
Later, my husband said that all children whose parents work in the village must be sent to school as long as they are under twelve years old, otherwise the parents will have their wages deducted, so they have no choice but to send them."
"Mu Lan, I really envy you!"
The Ninth Princess sighed: "Xihewan is probably the most beautiful place in the world and the most tolerant to women."
"Yes." Qing Mulan nodded: "This is all thanks to Mr. Jin."
"If you praise me again, I'm going to lose my temper." Jin Feng said with a smile.
In fact, he set up a school and forced villagers to send their children to school for future plans.
Some time ago, there was an incident where a veteran of the escort agency and a clerk from the chamber of commerce colluded with each other to secretly devour the soap.
As chambers of commerce and escort agencies become bigger and bigger, there will definitely be more and more such things.
Xihewan is his base and the most trustworthy person for him.
He is currently training children to prepare talents for future chambers of commerce and escort agencies.
Back in the courtyard, Runniang had already prepared the rice, and Guan Xiaorou was setting out the bowls and chopsticks.
"Your Highness, there is nothing delicious in the countryside. I hope Your Highness will not dislike it."
Previously, Tang Xiaobei came back early to conduct some surprise training with Guan Xiaorou on the pretext of something else.
Guan Xiaorou finally knew how to greet the Ninth Princess first and say a few polite words.
"It's okay, I'm disturbing Mr. and Madam."
Princess Ninth smiled and waved her hand.
There was another emotion in my heart.
Nowadays, many small landowners with only a few dozen acres of land have a group of maids at home, and they want to let the maids feed them to their mouths when they eat.
Jin Feng's status and worth were much higher than those of these landowners, but the whole family had to rely on Runniang, who could not even be called a slave, to help them.
As Jin Feng’s real lady, Guan Xiaorou has to personally serve the table and place the dishes and chopsticks.
This simple style made the Ninth Princess have a better impression of Jin Feng.
"Yeah, it's time to eat!"
Xiao'e didn't eat in the school after school, and she didn't know where she went to play wildly. She just came back now, and she was sweating profusely from exhaustion.
As soon as I walked in, my eyes locked on the chicken drumsticks on the table.
But when she saw an outsider, Xiao'e resisted the urge to reach out and took it, and saluted Ninth Princess and Qin'er: "Xiao'e has met the two sisters!"
The Ninth Princess smiled and nodded, winking at Qin'er.
Qin'er quickly took out a golden hairpin from her arms and handed it to Xiao'e.
Xiao'e stretched out her hand, then retracted it, then turned to look at Guan Xiaorou.
Guan Xiaorou turned to look at Jin Feng again.
"Please accept what your Highness has given you."
Jin Feng smiled and nodded.
"Thank you, brother-in-law!"
Xiao'e took the hairpin with a smile and even forgot about the chicken legs.
"I didn't give it to you, why are you thanking me?"
"Well, thank you sister!"
Only then did Xiao'e come back to her senses. She followed the usual behavior of Da Liu and the others, clasped her fists and saluted the Ninth Princess, making the Ninth Princess laugh.
"The country boy doesn't understand the rules and makes His Highness laugh."
Guan Xiaorou patted Xiao'e: "Your Highness is a distinguished guest. You can't eat here today. Go to the back to find Runniang. She has prepared a meal for you."
"Why go to the back? Aren't we always eating here?" Xiao'e asked, "Also, why did you call her Your Highness?"
"Because Your Highness is a princess, the daughter of His Majesty the Emperor." Jin Feng explained.
"Don't you always call the emperor a bastard?"
Xiao'e tilted her neck and asked, "Why is the bastard's daughter an honored guest?"