Traveling through time with a house, I teach people all over the country how to farm

Chapter 265 Times Efficiency

The Third Prince quickly comforted him: "Father, calm down. We can investigate these things later. Fortunately, Princess Anping solved the insect infestation that has plagued the Weishui River area for eight years with one dish."

Upon hearing this news, Emperor Yongshun calmed down his anger and said, "Yes, Sisi is really smart. She is worthy of being our lucky star."

The third prince added, "That's not all. Princess Anping went into the mountains and gave me a big surprise. She discovered a plant called camellia, whose fruit can be pressed into camellia oil, which can be used to cook instead of lard. She also discovered a plant called sugar cane, which can be boiled into brown sugar when mature."

"Brown sugar is produced in very small quantities each year, and its selling price in the market has always been very high. If sugarcane can be boiled into brown sugar, it will be a highly profitable business." Emperor Yongshun did not know much about camellia oil, but he knew about brown sugar. With so many concubines in the harem, who wouldn't need some brown sugar? The expense of this in the palace was very high.

The third prince said, "The Princess of Anping said that after this year's autumn harvest, she can save the seeds and plant more next year. In a couple of years, the price of brown sugar will drop."

Emperor Yongshun nodded: "Yes, after planting, the sugar yield will be high and the price will come down."

The third prince added: "The Princess of Anping County also discovered a food called chestnuts, which can be used to fill your stomach, cook dishes, or eat as snacks. The Princess of Anping County said that the forest we discovered can yield more than 10,000 kilograms of harvest per year."

Emperor Yongshun: "This is grain, more than 10,000 kilograms, how come no one knew about it before?"

The Third Prince shook his head: "This ingredient looks a bit peculiar. Others would not think it is edible. The fruit is covered with a thorn ball. The thorn ball is very harmful, just like a hidden weapon."

Emperor Yongshun became more interested after hearing what he said: "Okay, next time I will also take a look at what this ingredient that looks like a hidden weapon looks like."

The Third Prince took out a few more pieces of paper from his sleeve pocket and spread them out on the tea table. "Father, this is the blueprint of the thresher and windmill I mentioned last time. The Princess of Anping has already drawn it. I asked Magistrate Cao in Qingshui County to find someone to build it. I also brought back a sample."

Emperor Yongshun: "Have you tried it and it works?"

The Third Prince nodded: "I tried it, and the effect is amazing. The efficiency of the Valley Windmill is more than a hundred times that of manual labor."

Emperor Yongshun stood up and exclaimed: "What? A hundred times more efficient? You didn't deceive me."

Eunuch Mu was guarding the palace gate. When he heard the emperor's cry, he thought something had happened and ran in to ask, "Your Majesty, are you okay?"

Emperor Yongshun raised his hand and said, "I'm fine. I'm just too surprised."

Eunuch Mu saw that the emperor was fine, just too excited, so he felt relieved and continued to guard the door.

The third prince said, "Father, the finished product has been brought back. We can do a test in front of the civil and military officials tomorrow."

Emperor Yongshun recalled the last test of the new agricultural tools, which had very good results. He agreed, "Okay, take Sisi and get ready. I will take the civil and military officials to see the test results after the morning court tomorrow."

The Third Prince stood up and clasped his fists: "Your son obeys your command."

Emperor Yongshun looked through some blueprints and asked, "Zhen'er, give this blueprint to the Ministry of Works tomorrow to see if it can be made. Since Cao Zhenyu has called people together to do it, let them collect some taxes for Qingshui County."

The Third Prince clasped his fists again: "Thank you, Father, for your grace!"

The third prince took out the bottom piece of paper, placed it on top and said, "Father, there is one more important thing I want to report."

Emperor Yongshun looked down and said, "Is this the cement?"

The Third Prince: "Yes."

Emperor Yongshun asked: "What is cement?"

"Father, you know the contrast between the blue brick pavement and the yellow dirt road."

Emperor Yongshun laughed and scolded: "How can you, kid, think your father is a fool?"