"Having met County Master Fuhui, it would be rude to be a lower-ranking official."
Bai Wu bowed slightly and saluted.
Geng Hanchu glanced at him and then said, "Is the situation in the Agricultural Affairs Department okay recently?"
After hearing Geng Hanchu's words, Bai Wu's expression straightened up instantly.
"Back to Your Highness, the Department of Agricultural Affairs recently received a batch of exotic seeds, and Xiaguan and others are still developing them."
Speaking of this, Bai Wu's expression became more and more excited. "If the research is successful, it will definitely be a huge progress."
He had a hunch that if the current method of planting seeds was really developed, it would be a great thing that would benefit the country and the people.
Speaking of this, he couldn't help but look at Geng Hanchu with some resentment.
"Speaking of this, Your Highness, we finally found the exotic seeds last time. Who did you give them to?"
It's not that Bai Wu doesn't understand etiquette, but that he is an agricultural fanatic himself. When it comes to seeds, he doesn't care about anything.
Ying Qingci was slightly startled when she heard his voice.
He couldn't be talking about the potato seeds that third brother brought her last time, right?
That box with some of her scattered vegetable seeds in it?
“Why stay here when someone can grow it?”
Although the Agricultural Affairs Department is the department in charge of agriculture in Daling, it has always been filled with capable people.
"Can anyone grow it?"
Bai Wu's eyes lit up, and he directly grasped the key point of Geng Hanchu's words, and his tone couldn't help but raise slightly.
Ying Qingci couldn't help but shrink back when he saw the other person's enthusiastic look. This person... was a bit...
Geng Hanchu also noticed Bai Wu's gaffe. He didn't say anything, but just glanced at him.
Noticing his master, Bai Wu swallowed the words in his throat alive and saluted Geng Hanchu.
"Your Highness, I have lost my temper."
"Um."
Seeing that Geng Hanchu had no intention of speaking, Bai Wu's heart felt itchy as if someone had scratched him.
"Your Highness, may I ask who planted that seed?"
Geng Hanchu's eyes fell on Ying Qingci. Ying Qingci was stunned, guessing what he was thinking, and glanced at Bai Wu.
"Master Bai, actually, that seed is a plant called potato. The fruit it produces is edible. Moreover, if planted, it can yield several thousand kilograms per acre..."
'hiss--'
Bai Wu took a breath and suddenly turned his head to look at her.
"County Lord, are you telling the truth?"
"Yes." Ying Qingci nodded, and then said, "I have seen an illustration of this plant before, but Dongling doesn't have it. I forgot to draw it in the plant illustration."
Speaking of this, Bai Wu was a little excited. "County Lord, you are so humble. The plant illustration you drew has helped us know a lot of plants."
There are also many exotic plants among them. They have really studied them according to the planting methods in the illustrated book.
"Then, County Master, can you tell us about this planting method?"
Bai Wu looked at Ying Qingci carefully, "Don't worry, we won't take your credit!"
He looked assured.
Ying Qingci: "..."
That's not why she was.
"certainly."
The smile on Bai Wu's face could not be concealed. After being glanced at by Geng Hanchu, he straightened up quickly and said, "Your Highness, County Lord, please come inside."
Geng Hanchu had previously described the general internal structure of the Agricultural Affairs Department to her.
It was similar to what she imagined, but there were still some deviations.
Her eyes fell on the people who were plowing the fields, and the farmers who came and went greeted Bai Wu without restraint.
Bai Wu didn't have any airs about him, otherwise, these farmers wouldn't be able to be so relaxed and comfortable.
Looking at Ying Qingci's expression, Bai Wuhan laughed and said, "County Master, although this is the Agricultural Affairs Department, most of them are not pretentious, so you don't have to be too formal."
She chuckled softly and nodded.
The further you go, the more and more farmers there are.
Some people held hoes, while others held shovels and dug ditches in the ground.
Not far away, there were people carrying buckets on their backs, carrying water one bucket at a time.
She frowned and said, "Third brother, do you use a pick for watering?"
"Well, the terrain here cannot divert water, so we can only carry water to irrigate the ground."
"Wouldn't this be too much trouble?"
"So what if it's troublesome? You can't stop watering it completely, right?" Speaking of this, Bai Wu's face didn't show any signs of concern.
Although it takes time, it can keep the crops alive, which is the best news.
"Master Bai, can you take me to see the main water source here?"
Bai Wu didn't think much about it, but Geng Hanchu looked at Ying Qingci thoughtfully, followed her and walked over without saying anything.
Bai Wu took her to the location of the water source.
It’s actually not that far from the farmland.
Moreover, the water flow here is very powerful and the conditions are very suitable, so you can give it a try.
"Girl, do you have any ideas?"
Hearing Geng Hanchu's voice, Ying Qingci smiled. Sure enough, the third brother understood her quite well.
"There are some."
Bai Wu was on the side, but he didn't know what they were talking about, which made him a little confused.
At this time, Ying Qingci turned her head and looked at him.
"Sir Bai, are there any skilled craftsmen in the Department of Agriculture?"
He didn't know what Ying Qingci meant, but he nodded subconsciously.
"some."
"Prepare pen and ink."
Geng Hanchu glanced at Bai Wu and slowly highlighted a few words.
"yes."
With the pen and ink ready, Ying Qingci stepped forward, picked up the brush, and began to write and draw on the paper.
Although Bai Wu didn't know what she was doing, he stood next to Ying Qingci and saw the paper under her hand transform from a simple drop of ink into a lifelike painting.
This is not the most important thing.
What matters most is what she draws.
What is drawn on the painting is a very clever tool, and every detail has been described by Ying Qingci, ensuring that there will be no doubts during the production.
"County Lord, what is this?"
"Waterwheel."
Bai Wu's breathing was rapid. He seemed to have caught something, but he couldn't be sure. He could only look at Ying Qingci for answers.
"Master Bai, it's what you think."
Putting down the pen, Ying Qingci returned to Geng Hanchu's side. "This is a waterwheel. With the help of the water power here, water can be diverted for irrigation of a large area, which can save a lot of manpower and material resources."
"Great! I'll let someone do it!"
Ying Qingci happened to be still here, so if he encountered any problems, he could ask her in time.
"If there is anything you don't understand, you can ask me."
"Thank you so much, County Lord. Today's kindness will be unforgettable."
Bai Wu saluted her heavily.
Ying Qingci smiled.
The waterwheel she drew was modified according to the terrain here.
This dynasty is different from the dynasties she knows in history. It is unknown here and she still needs to explore it one by one.
