Potatoes and corn were new species brought back at the same time. After a year of cultivation, they had already spread.
After seeing the charm of potatoes, everyone felt that corn must be good.
As time passes day by day, the color of the corn cobs in the field gradually changes, and it is finally time to harvest.
Hundreds of acres of corn, with countless people volunteering to help harvest it, were all recovered within three days.
The newly developed detachment tool from the equipment factory showed amazing efficiency. All threshing was completed in three days. When the statistical results came out, they were extremely shocked.
Although the yield of nearly 60,000 kilograms of corn is not as high as that of potatoes, it is not lower than the yield of three to four hundred kilograms of wheat per mu.
But when corn flour came out, it attracted a lot of noise.
Cornmeal is not as popular as flour.
The promotion of corn planting has been hindered, and few people are willing to plant it. This was different from what Lin Yan expected.
At the Government Affairs Council, Lin Yan went to Yunmeng and asked for details.
Yunmeng is the newly appointed Minister of Agriculture. She took office together with Minister of Industry Mao Mu and Minister of Commerce Mu Qing.
When Yunmeng learned of her purpose, he spread his hands and said helplessly: "I have already investigated and found that people are not willing to plant corn just because it is not as delicious as wheat and potatoes."
This is the objective fact, and Lin Yan has nothing to do, "But we have to plant corn, at least more than a hundred acres. Can you do it?"
"It's not difficult to grow, but what to do with the corn?" Yunmeng was embarrassed, "People grow crops just for eating. Corn doesn't taste good, and you can't sell it after you grow it. No one is willing to put in the effort to grow it."
"Why can't it be sold? People in Sun City think it's not good. Do people in Qingyan City and Yuanye City think so too? There are so many people in Mingwan Village who are starving. It's good to have something to eat. As long as they grow it, You don’t have to worry about selling it. Besides, corn has other uses and requires a lot of use.”
Yunmeng was dubious, "What else can you do with corn?"
Lin Yan said directly: "Can you make an announcement and say that as long as the corn grown can be sold for six pounds per penny, encourage people who have room to grow corn."
"Can."
Out of trust in Lin Yan, Yunmeng did as he was told.
Many people come to ask if corn can really be sold for money. After confirming it, I don’t know whether they believe it or not.
When the sowing was over, Lin Yan was speechless when he saw the results given by Yunmeng. Even with so much done, there are only a dozen households growing corn, covering an area of less than 200 acres.
People can plant whatever they want, and it's not easy to force them. Lin Yan can only accept this result.
After the personnel of the Scientific Research Institute were arranged, Lin Yan approached Huang Ying and asked the Medical Institute to help them study brewing matters.
No one cares about the corn produced, and the number of ships going out is limited, so it cannot be sold out. Lin Yan wanted to use some of the corn to make wine and vinegar research.
These ideas have been around for a long time, but because there is not enough wheat to eat, it would be too wasteful to use it for brewing. Now that there is a backlog of corn, we can do these studies.
After listening to Lin Yan's words, Huang Ying said: "Although corn doesn't taste good, it shouldn't be used like this. There are still so many people who don't have enough to eat."
"Transportation capacity is limited, and it won't help if the corn is piled up. It's better to use some of it for research. Vinegar and wine are both research that must be done in the future, so it's the same as putting them on the agenda first."
"Brewing is a brand new subject, involving microbial fermentation technology. There is no foundation. Starting from scratch takes time. Huang Ying, you have to choose the right person to do it."
"I understand. The medical school has a pharmaceutical laboratory, a physician's office, and a biological laboratory. Winemaking and vinegar can just be handed over to the biological laboratory. I just found two people a few days ago who are suitable for the biological laboratory, so I asked them to do this. .”
Lin Yan was overjoyed when he heard this, "I've really found the right person. In the past few months, you guys have been robbing people, and you've been the one to dig up the most people."
Bai Chen and Shi Zhi were enthusiastic research talents. Asking them to find people for the Institute of Materials Science and Innovation Research Institute really worried Lin Yan. She had to step forward to help select them personally.
However, Ye Cong and Huang Ying took action on their own and successfully formed the first batch of personnel.
Huang Ying sighed: "There are still too few people available, and every department is competing for people. Those who graduate from the elite class are the most popular, and they are the talents we want to compete for. Unfortunately, there are still some people who are not interested in this. Went somewhere else.”
Lin Yan smiled and said: "Don't be too greedy. As far as I know, there are thirty-six graduates of the elite class, and twenty-eight of them have entered the scientific research institute. Other departments are very jealous, and you are not satisfied yet, be careful Put a sack on you when you go out."
"Who dares to put a sack on me? Besides, if he can put a sack on me without being discovered by me, I have to thank him."
Huang Ying was very proud, "I have to say that people with spiritual power are really favored by God and have almost no shortcomings."
Speaking of mental power, Lin Yan suddenly thought of the person with the best mental power, "What has Lan Yue been busy with recently? I haven't seen her for a long time."
"She is busy hiding from people. The military attaches great importance to this precious little girl and sent her to Qingyan City to avoid the six troops who are watching eagerly."
Lin Yan became interested, "Isn't Lan Yue not old enough? How could he be targeted?"
"You really don't remember. Lan Yue was born in March and is legally over sixteen years old. She is the most disadvantaged. She missed the election by just two months. Otherwise, she must have a place in the Arbitration Court. .”
"I really forgot. Lan Yue is determined to stay in the Military Department. It's useless for others to keep an eye on her. Why don't they give up?"
"You are wrong. Although Lan Yue is in the Military Department, she has worked in the Materials Department before and is highly regarded. She is also the person with the best mental strength, the highest force value, and is top-notch in all aspects. Talent, how could the various departments let her stay only in the Military Ministry? Naturally, they were willing to maximize her talents and let her take on several positions. The Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Government Affairs, and the Ministry of Public Resources were all keeping an eye on her. As long as Blue With every nod of the moon, I can give you generous treatment."
Lin Yan touched his head and said, "That's right, but Heitu, Baiyun and Shi Yong are not stupid either. How could they let this big treasure be robbed."
"You're right. As soon as Lan Yue reached her age, the Military Ministry immediately promoted her to the captain of the first team and went to Qingyan City to train the new team, thus avoiding the recruitment process."
Lin Yan really didn't know about this, "Lan Yue is already the captain. He has been promoted so fast that he already has 500 people under his command."
"Isn't that right? The captain is level 12. He seems to have a lower rank than us, but he holds military power and is so majestic." Huang Ying was a little envious. "Heitu, Baiyun and Shi Yong all think highly of Lan Yue and treat her as their own." As Kurotsuchi's successor, she will definitely be promoted in a few years. The military department is currently organizing four brigades. When five brigades are formed into a regiment, she should be the leader."
Lin Yan nodded in agreement, "That's right. The regiment commander is at level 15 and the deputy is at level 13. When ten regiments form an army, the army commander will be at level 17 and the deputy at level 16. The promotion of people in the military department is indeed Hurry up. We don’t have to worry about Lan Yue’s promotion path at all.”
(End of chapter)
