() The Divine Sword Guards are one of the few good news for the Pingzhou Army in the Death Storm, which has boosted the morale of the army and the people to a certain extent.

But that's all, the storm of death intensified, and although the Pingzhou army was fully prepared, it still suffered considerable losses.

Earthquakes, fires, droughts, floods, and other disasters are staged in different locations one after another. In order to prevent civil unrest, Shang Ji was not stingy in providing relief to the victims. In horizontal comparison, the scale and number of civil uprisings within the territory of the Pingzhou Army are far below the average, and the data on popular sentiment and public security are second to none in the entire continent of death.

However, correspondingly, the grain stored in the treasury was rapidly consumed at a speed visible to the naked eye, and seeing that the grain was getting less and less, the merchants were also a little anxious.

However, Shang Ji's worries did not last long, and the good news came that a month had come, and the first batch of fast-growing rice after the reform of Nonghe Demon had begun to be harvested!

After receiving this news, Shang Ji was overjoyed, and hurriedly took Liu's family, Dian Wei, Zhao Yun, Xun, Guo Jia and other important ministers to the farmland in person to investigate the harvesting situation.

By the time Shang Ji arrived at the farmland, the harvesting of fast-growing rice had already begun. Because it was the first batch of fast-growing rice harvesting, Nonghe also brought a large number of farmer children to the scene to command.

In the endless fields, in the specially opened up fast-growing rice planting base, looking at the farmers who are in full swing to harvest rice, Shang Ji's worries about the food problem have suddenly been reduced by half.

"My lord, according to the consultation between his subordinates and the peasant elders, our army has opened a total of 26 experimental production bases of fast-growing rice in 18 cities, with a total planting area of 600,000 mu.

Four of these bases unfortunately suffered from severe floods, droughts and other natural disasters, and the harvest was basically lost. Six suffered relatively minor disasters and significantly reduced production. However, the replanting work has been completed at the affected base, and a new harvest will be available in about 20 days. ”

"What is the yield per mu of fast-growing rice? Do you have detailed data? Shang Ji asked with some eagerness.

Although Nonghe had reported to him the estimated yield per mu before, he had not actually planted it, and Shang Ji was still a little apprehensive in his heart. Otherwise, the first batch of planting area would not have been only 600,000 mu.

"There are already preliminary statistics, and the average yield per mu of fields that have not suffered natural disasters is about three stones!"

"Three stones?"

Shang Ji was overjoyed when he heard this, before Nonghe had said that the yield of fast-growing rice per mu was between one stone and two stones, and now it seems that Nonghe must have been according to conservative data.

"The order will be sent down, and the garrisons around the experimental base will be mobilized to assist in the rice harvesting, and the harvesting, threshing, and storage will be completed as soon as possible. At the same time, do a good job of statistics, and report anything to me at any time! ”

"Yes, my lord!"

Under the order of Shang Ji, a large number of troops joined the ranks of rushing to harvest, and under the influx of massive manpower, the 600,000 mu of experimental fields were quickly harvested.

At the same time, Xun also sent the final data.

"The Lord of Qiqi, 600,000 acres of fast-growing rice, 370,000 acres of its ** have successfully escaped various disasters and successfully harvested. Another 120,000 acres have endured the disaster, but the degree is relatively light, and there is still a partial harvest, as for the last 130,000 acres, it should be completely lost for a variety of reasons!

600,000 acres of fast-growing rice, a total of 1.2 million stone of grain, an average yield of two stone per mu! ”

"Good!"

After listening to Xun's report, Shang Ji stood up and applauded loudly.

1.2 million stone of grain, which can only be said to be a drop in the ocean for the Pingzhou army, is not even a drop in the bucket in the face of the current food crisis.

However, this is a very good start. Adhering to this model and not finishing the solution to the food crisis can at least ensure the supply of military rations. As for the general public, there are also magic corn and magic potato, and the three cooperate with each other and are capable of surviving the crisis.

"Good! Very good! After passing the order, the fast-growing rice passed the test and immediately began to promote cultivation within the territory! ”

"Yes, my lord!"

Xun immediately received the order. With the fast-growing rice passing the test, the scale of this rice planting in the future will not be a small fight of 600,000 mu.

That would be 60 million or even 600 million acres of planting area!

"Lord, the first batch of experimental fields has the best farmers and the most fertile fields, and the yield per mu can even be four stones or even higher, but after large-scale promotion, the average yield per mu will definitely be greatly reduced, and I hope that the lord will be psychologically prepared."

Xun was still very sober-minded, and he was not carried away by the victory of the test field, but gave Shang Ji a preventive injection in advance.

"Hahaha, it doesn't matter, even if you make a discount, the average yield per mu of only one stone is enough! Wen Ruo is relieved to promote planting, Ben will know it!"

"Thank you, Lord Gong's volume!" Xun bowed.

"By the way, don't forget to erect monuments to the peasant elders and a group of peasant children in various cities to commemorate their merits!"

Previously, Shang Ji promised to build agricultural temples in various cities and erect monuments for agricultural farmers. Although Nong He was excited, he was still very rational and temporarily stopped Shang Ji's action.

According to Nonghe's meaning, it is not too late to issue awards after the real results have been achieved.

Shang Ji thought for a moment and agreed with Nong He's opinion. Now that fast-growing rice has proven viable, it's time to deliver on its promises.

Xun Wenyan immediately laughed, and said loudly: "Lord, as soon as the three magic crops come out, there is no need for us to erect a monument for the farmer, the people will spontaneously build a temple for the farmer!" ”

That being said, we can't help but show it. Otherwise, wouldn't it chill the hearts of the people of the world? If you are personally responsible for this matter, don't be afraid to spend money, and try to do things in the direction of excitement. At this time of turmoil, we need to do some happy things to lift the morale of the army and the people! ”

"Subordinates understand, remember the teachings of the Lord!"

Witnessing the harvest of white grains of rice in storage, Shang Ji's hanging heart finally let go. In the current situation, as long as the food supply is sufficient, it is invincible!

And the Pingzhou Army is not far from this goal!

With joy, Shang Ji hummed a little song all the way back to the City Lord's Mansion, wondering whether to take advantage of the trouble in the surrounding countries and regions to send troops to knock a stick.

After careful consideration, and asked for Xi Zhicai's opinion, Shang Ji reluctantly gave up this tempting idea.

At present, Pingzhou is not stable, and although the food crisis has been initially resolved, natural disasters have continued one after another, and it is not suitable to send troops. Moreover, the duration of the death storm is still short, and the surrounding countries and regions have not yet reached the point of exhaustion, and they need to wait a little longer.

"Lord, Yanhuang Sharp Blade asks to see!"

Not long after Shang Ji returned to the City Lord's Mansion, he listened to the guards preaching.

"The Flame Blade? They're very well informed! ”

Shang Ji said to himself, the fast-growing rice has just passed the experiment, and the Yanhuang Blade is coming, Shang Ji doesn't believe that there is no connection between them!

However, Shang Ji really guessed wrong this time, Yanhuang Blade didn't come here for fast-growing rice, or fast-growing rice was just an insignificant part of Yanhuang Blade's purpose on this trip!