Chapter 473 Development of Private Schools (1)_1
"Kun Noodles?" Even as a civil official, Mei Hanqing was able to recognize that the crossbow before him was currently the most advanced weapon. Upon learning that it was made by Lin Ziyin, a young girl, he stood in astonishment for a long time before deeply bowing to Lin Ziyin as a sign of respect.
Lin Ziyin didn’t know him, but she understood that if Chu Suifeng brought this official to see her, he must be a trustworthy person.
She respectfully returned his bow.
Chu Suifeng gazed at Lin Ziyin tenderly, "The spring wheat and rice were all cultivated by her. The corn, which you saw along your way here, was also her achievement."
"How did the young lady come up with so many farming techniques?" Mei Hanqing looked at Lin Ziyin in astonishment. When he arrived, he saw that all the land around Shili Village was being fully utilized, presenting a thriving scene everywhere.
If a country wants to progress, it must place importance on the development of agriculture. The Northern Land is a harsh, cold place, where, in years past, nothing besides beans and potatoes would grow. Therefore, seeing the lush crops in the field, Mei Hanqing excitedly walked a great distance on foot.
Not to mention the endless fields of rice in Shili Village and another kind of crop he didn’t know the name of, almost brought him to tears of joy. He had been pondering to meet the capable person who planted the rice.
What he never imagined was that the person who grew the rice was a young girl.
"I read books and thought of these ideas randomly. Luckily, my family allowed me to experiment, and to my surprise, the planting was successful." Lin Ziyin explained with a smile.
"That bearded crop, I heard it’s called corn." Mei Hanqing, although he often stays in the Hanlin Academy in the Capital City teaching students, was actually born in poverty and has always been paying attention to agricultural matters. "Is it high yielding?"