The Lone Star of the Tang Dynasty

The three of them came to the backyard, and Empress Changsun took the short-handled hoe and carefully dug up the soil under the guidance of Li Changge.

As the earth gradually peels open, an earthy yellow round object is hidden under a clump of turquoise potato stems and leaves. When Empress Eldest Sun saw the bulging part of the roots of this mysterious plant, she couldn't help but feel a trace of curiosity and anticipation in her heart. However, she looked around and found that the planting was not intensive, and the potato plant in front of her was not large, and she had doubts: how could such a planting density and potato size achieve a yield of 3,000 catties per mu?

The excavation continued, and the first batch of potatoes was indeed not large, not even half a catty, which made Empress Changsun even more suspicious of the authenticity of what Li Changge said. But as she continued to dig down the roots of the potato, there was an amazing scene - there was another potato underneath!

"How can this potato grow like this, is it as rare as a double yolk egg?" the eldest grandson thought to herself, but at this moment it was more important to share her husband's worries, and she decided to continue digging. Soon after, she discovered that potatoes did not grow alone, but in bunches, accompanied by a potato under each root system.

Seeing this, Li Changge smiled and said nothing, and reminded Empress Changsun: "Madam, potatoes are clump crops, and you can pull them up directly when the soil is soft." So, he personally demonstrated, pulled out dozens of potatoes from the soil and skewered them on the roots, the scene was so spectacular that even Xiao Changle was dumbfounded.

Empress Changsun looked at the large bunch of potatoes weighing at least ten catties, and was deeply shocked when compared to the yield of rice. As far as the eye can see, the fields are full of greenery, if every potato plant can achieve such a yield, then the yield of 3,000 catties per mu is not a lie, and it may even be higher. At this moment, she was deeply shocked, and she forgot to clean the soil in her hands, and she only felt that this was auspicious from the sky.

Empress Eldest Sun was so excited that she asked Li Changge to bring some potatoes back to the palace for Li Er to taste, and wanted him to see how to make mashed potatoes.

Li Changge readily agreed, and took the initiative to dig up a few potatoes, collecting a total of fifty catties.

At this moment, the eldest grandson queen has mixed tastes, not only the joy of finding the child, but also the excitement of discovering such an auspicious thing as potatoes, and the expectation of the future prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. She knew very well that this day would go down in history, and this child seemed to be the messenger sent by God to help the Tang Dynasty.

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Li Changge couldn't help but think of a question: "Madam, these fifty catties of potatoes are quite heavy, how do you want to bring them back?"

Empress Eldest Sun seemed confident, "It's okay, let's go to the front hall first." "

When she arrived at the front hall, Empress Changsun summoned her personal guard Li Junxian. Li Junxian saw the earthy yellow fruits filled with baskets on the ground, and he didn't know why for a while, guessing that it might be a native product given to Niangniang by His Royal Highness, but it didn't look tempting and delicious.

"Carry this basket to the carriage, and be sure to protect it strictly, if there is any damage or loss, the family law will serve you when you go back!" Empress Changsun's tone was unprecedentedly serious, which made Li Junxian's heart tighten, he had never seen Niang Niang so nervous about a seemingly ordinary thing.

Although there were many doubts in his heart, Li Junxian did not dare to slack off, and carefully picked up the basket and walked to the carriage that had been prepared outside.

Empress Changsun said goodbye to Li Changge: "Son, I'm a little tired today, maybe my blood is not good, so I will leave first." I'm afraid this potato Lele is not enough to eat, but there is no need to bring any more. Today's gift, Lao Li and I must remember it in our hearts, and we will thank you again in the future. "

Li Changge said with a smile: "What is the heavy thanks, I am very happy if I can accompany Lele more and make good food for her." "

Empress Changsun couldn't wait at this time, she knew the importance of these potatoes, which were related to the fortune of the entire Tang Dynasty, and she left in a hurry.

Sitting on the bumpy carriage, Empress Changsun urged Li Junxian: "Hurry up and go back to Chang'an immediately! Go directly to the Ganlu Hall to see Your Majesty!" Although Li Junxian was stunned, he did not dare to disobey the order and sped up the speed of the carriage.

In the imperial city, an ordinary folk carriage galloped at a high speed, causing the attendants to be stunned, and they were about to stop, but Li Junxian quickly passed. The carriage went straight to the temple of manna.

At this moment, Li Er was discussing government affairs with Fang Xuanling in the Ganlu Palace, because of the compromise, he mentioned that the flood disaster in Lingnan last year caused serious damage to the grain in some counties and counties, and more than 3,000 displaced people poured into Chang'an, which made Li Shimin worried and emotional.

"Why do natural disasters frequently befall my Tang Dynasty? Could it be that God no longer blesses me, or is it that I, the emperor, have been punished by heaven?" Li Shimin's face was full of sadness and his mood was depressed. Fang Xuanling was relieved: "Your Majesty doesn't need to worry too much, there is still a lot of wasteland around Chang'an for the victims to be resettled. The world's grain production is limited, and it is normal for the harvest to alternate ......."

At this moment, an anxious call suddenly came from outside the Ganlu Palace: "Your Majesty!

Li Er was discussing the country's famine with Fang Xuanling, and he knew that this was the most difficult problem since he ascended the throne.

At this time, Empress Changsun suddenly broke into the Ganlu Palace, breaking the original peaceful atmosphere. This is quite abnormal in Li Er's opinion, because Empress Eldest Sun has always been considerate and knows that this is a critical moment for him to deal with government affairs, so he will not be easily disturbed.

I saw the queen running into the hall sweating profusely, and Li Junxian, the personal guard behind her, also followed in embarrassment with a big basket.

Li Er asked in confusion: "Empress, is this ...... What happened?".

"Your Majesty, the concubine has a great treasure to present to you!" Empress Changsun's tone was hurried and solemn, "This thing is very important, you have tasted it, do you remember?" Hearing what the queen said, Li Er was even more puzzled, thinking that what treasures related to the national economy and people's livelihood could he find on a trip to the countryside?

Empress Changsun directly revealed the mystery, the heavy treasure she was talking about was actually a basket of potatoes, and claimed to personally cook a supper for Li Er, so that he could experience the mystery firsthand. Although Li Er didn't know what to do, he still put down the government affairs in his hand and decided to stay and wait.

When the queen walked into the imperial dining room and got busy, Li Er and Fang Xuanling both waited with a hint of curiosity. Soon, Empress Changsun led the palace maids to bring out several large plates of mashed potatoes, which were fragrant and mouth-watering.

The two of them took a bite and were immediately shocked by the sweet, delicate and delicious taste. Li Er was full of emotion and bluntly said that he had never tasted such wonderful food.

Fang Xuanling was also surprised, but he also realized that there were still hundreds of people in Datang who were suffering from hunger.

Li Er couldn't help but sigh, although such a delicacy is good, it is not something that ordinary people can enjoy.

Empress Eldest Sun smiled mysteriously ......