I relied on a system to prolong my life in ancient times.

Chapter 156 Corn

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Xiao Siyue was unaware that Xiao Qinian's state of mind had undergone a tremendous change because of what happened today.

After she returned, she began preparing for the construction of the workshop.

After handing the matter over to Chuntao, Xiao Siyue breathed a sigh of relief.

She is actually much more relaxed now. After these two years, Chun Tao and Lan Yi are basically capable of taking on important responsibilities.

The two are now thirteen or fourteen years old, and have seen a lot more through Xiao Siyue.

Not to mention Chun Tao, who is already a very capable and shrewd maid, even the timid Lan Yi has accomplished a great deal.

Xiao Siyue now entrusts almost everything to the two of them, and they handle it very well, which puts her at ease.

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Time flies, and it's already March again.

The weather was sunny that day, and the air was especially fresh after a light rain. Xiao Siyue got up, stood in the yard, took a deep breath, and stretched. She immediately felt much more comfortable.

Suddenly, an idea popped into my head: this season is perfect for a spring outing! Just then, Xiao Sizhe mentioned that he would be leaving in a few days to continue his travels.

They can go out for a picnic and enjoy the spring scenery.

Thinking of this, Xiao Siyue quickly went back to her room, took out paper and pen, and drew a barbecue grill.

What's a picnic without barbecue? It's the soul of the trip!

"Lan Yi." After Xiao Siyue finished drawing, she called Lan Yi over.

"Miss,"

"Lan Yi, take this diagram to the blacksmith and have it made. Tell him it needs to be done as quickly as possible, but the treatment absolutely must be successful," Xiao Siyue instructed.

"Miss, I'll go right now."

"Go ahead, and remember to make extra copies of the signature on it." There are many of them, including maids and servants; burning them might not be enough.

After Lan Yi left, Xiao Siyue was about to tell her brother and the others about it when she heard a "ding".

"Congratulations, host. You have successfully planted sweet potatoes on a large scale and have earned 2000 points. You are also rewarded with a bag of corn seeds."

"System, you actually came out." Xiao Siyue was a little surprised.

"Host, it's been a long time. How are you?" The system's slightly cheerful electronic voice entered Xiao Siyue's mind.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Xiao Siyue was really curious as to why her system was so different from the ones in the novels she had read before. This system was so inactive that she often forgot it even existed.

What exactly is the system busy with? It was said to be hibernating, but isn't the hibernation time a bit too long?

Moreover, she always had a feeling that the system that appeared normally was somewhat different from the system that appeared when she completed a task.

Just like the current system, it seems very lively and has its own thoughts, while the systems she usually switches to are just like pre-programmed programs, cold and ruthless.

But now is not the time to think about these things.

The reward this time is actually corn!

Although corn does not have a higher yield than potatoes or sweet potatoes, it can be used as a staple food, just like wheat.

Although it doesn't taste as delicate and delicious as wheat, it can be considered a divine grain for ordinary people today.

"System, quickly show me the corn seeds!" Xiao Siyue exclaimed excitedly.

No sooner had she finished speaking than a bag of corn seeds appeared on the table. Xiao Siyue looked at it and realized it really was a whole bag.

She estimated it to weigh at least seven or eight kilograms.

"System, you're being way too generous this time," the system said. "The seeds you gave us before were only a tiny amount, like the cotton seeds that were only 10 before."

"Because the host has completed the task very well, there are more seeds this time. I hope the host can continue to work hard in the future." The system's voice was a little mischievous.

"Of course," Xiao Siyue replied, suppressing the little thrill in her heart.

In recent years, he has acquired many kinds of seeds from various crops and some industrial products, but most of them are vegetable and fruit seeds.

This is the first time since sweet potatoes that grain seeds have been produced.

Xiao Siyue was very happy.

Moreover, she has accumulated a lot of merit points in the past two years, so she no longer needs to worry about her life.

"System, how many acres of land do you think these corn seeds can plant?" Although Xiao Siyue came from the modern era, she had only ever eaten corn and had never planted it before. She had only seen information about it online.

"Host, this corn can be planted on about five acres of land."

"Yes, five mu. If we calculate at 1000 kilograms per mu, we can harvest 5000 kilograms. Next year, we can plant several thousand mu."

In this way, it won't take more than two years for the entire Great Zhou to have corn. Combined with the potatoes and sweet potatoes already available, the people will no longer have to worry about food.

"However, when planting the corn, you can apply some fertilizer to increase the corn yield, so that you can harvest more next year."

"Yes, yes, and fertilizer too. Although we don't have chemical fertilizers now, we do have natural fertilizers. If we add some more later, the yield might be able to increase even further."

"System, you're so great! Could you reward me with an improved rice variety next time? The current rice yield is too low," Xiao Siyue asked, pushing her luck.

"Host, I don't know either."

"Well, if we can't improve rice varieties, improved wheat seeds will do!"

Wheat production is also very low right now.

"Host, keep going! As long as you work hard to earn merit points, you will definitely get it." The system encouraged Xiao Siyue. Xiao Siyue felt a little person suddenly appear in her mind, raising the scroll to her chest in an encouraging gesture.

Xiao Siyue was stunned. Was this a system?

"No, that's special effects."

"System, what did you just hear me say?" Xiao Siyue asked, puzzled.

"Yes, the host just said it."

Okay, she was just too curious.

He thought the host had a physical form, but he was quite surprised that the system could create special effects in his mind.

After chatting with the system for a while, Xiao Siyue heard that Lan Yi had returned.

Quickly reclaim the corn seeds from the system space.

This can't be known by anyone else, otherwise I won't be able to explain where it came from.

The system stipulates that only the parents should know about the matter, and no one else should be allowed to know.

"Miss, I've already spoken to the blacksmith. They looked at the blueprints and said it should be ready in two days," Lan Yi said to Xia Siyue as she entered.

"Two days? Sure, two days is enough."

"Lanyi, prepare all these ingredients in the next couple of days. Once the oven arrives, we'll go for a spring outing in the countryside." Xiao Siyue gave Lanyi the list of items she had written.

All kinds of meats, vegetables, fruits, and snacks were available. Xiao Siyue wrote down everything she could think of. It was her first time going out for a spring outing, so she naturally wanted to be well-prepared.

"Yes, Miss." Lan Yi accepted the order.