novelAbuy Chapter 22: The US Department of Agriculture Breaks Through Major Defenses!
Chapter 22: The US Department of Agriculture Breaks Through Major Defenses!
Immediately following was an overwhelming surge of joy!
"My God! A miracle! This is a miracle!"
An elderly agricultural scientist with white hair held the report, tears streaming down his face.
"I've dedicated my entire life to breeding, and even the best varieties only show a performance improvement of a few percent!"
"I never expected... I never expected to see such a big potato in my entire life!"
"I see!"
Another historian suddenly slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "It's history! It's the feedback from history that changes things!"
He excitedly pointed to the big screen and explained rapidly:
"Our modern potatoes are the result of hundreds of years of optimization! Comrade Zhang Fan presented the ultimate version two thousand years ago!"
"The source has been changed!"
"The potatoes in our timeline have also undergone a super evolution!"
This discovery sent everyone in Bureau 749 into a frenzy of joy!
They are not just helping the Qin Dynasty!
Every action they take contributes to modern China!
"Okay! Okay! Okay!"
Zhu Feng was so excited he was trembling. He carefully held the basin-sized potato, his eyes gleaming.
"God bless China! This is a divinely bestowed seed!"
He made a decisive decision and announced to everyone:
"I hereby order! This entirely new potato variety shall be officially named—Yanhuang No. 1!"
"Contact the Agricultural Research Institute immediately and send over the seed potatoes from Yanhuang No. 1!"
"Highest level of cultivation! Pilot planting nationwide!"
"in addition!"
Zhu Feng's gaze sharpened. "Contact the State Information Office immediately and prepare for an emergency press conference!"
"Take this opportunity... Chinese scientists have achieved a groundbreaking breakthrough in potato breeding!"
……
the next day.
The China National Press Center was brightly lit and packed to capacity.
The top official of the Ministry of Agriculture, under countless flashing lights.
When he solemnly announced the birth of "Yanhuang No. 1"!
The whole world went silent!
"Through the tireless efforts of our top scientists, we have successfully cultivated a groundbreaking new potato variety—Yanhuang No. 1!"
"Its yield, nutritional value, and resistance to adverse conditions are several times greater than any existing variety!"
"This is a great victory for our country's agricultural science and technology!"
At the end of the press conference, the person in charge changed the subject and solemnly added:
"Here, we would like to express our special gratitude to an unsung hero!"
"It was his support that enabled us to achieve this historic breakthrough!"
"His achievements will never be forgotten by the nation and its people!"
The news shocked the entire nation!
The network exploded instantly!
On Douyin (TikTok), various videos about "Yanhuang No. 1" have spread.
In one video, an expert from the Academy of Agricultural Sciences is holding a "Yanhuang No. 1" potato that is as big as a basketball.
He proudly introduced himself to the camera.
The comment section instantly reached 999+:
[Holy crap?! Am I seeing things? Is this really a potato? Or is it some kind of family heirloom?!]
[My mom asked me why I was kneeling and looking at my phone. I said I was watching a miracle! The country is awesome! The Academy of Agricultural Sciences is awesome!]
[Did these potatoes eat some kind of fertilizer? 10,000 jin per mu? That's outrageous!]
The other video is an official promotional video released by state media.
The music was stirring, instantly igniting everyone's pride.
"I have no regrets about being born Chinese! Seeing Yanhuang No. 1, I was so proud that tears streamed down my face!"
"That's fantastic! Every year when I see the news about how many potatoes are being imported from the US, I feel so resentful! Today, we can finally hold our heads high!"
"My country is amazing! This is truly a powerful national asset! Who will dare to hold us back with potatoes now?"
"It's that unsung hero again! Holy crap, who is this guy? He's practically a god descended to earth!"
"Don't ask, the answer is simply: to forge swords for the nation! A salute to the heroes!"
Online, the comments are overwhelmingly positive and full of pride.
Countless posts and videos are discussing Yanhuang No. 1.
Exclamations of "The country is awesome!" and "The Academy of Agricultural Sciences is awesome!" were heard everywhere.
The popularity of "Yanhuang No. 1" has reached its peak!
……
Meanwhile, across the ocean, in the United States.
The atmosphere at the Ministry of Agriculture headquarters was extremely oppressive.
"Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!!!"
The Minister of Agriculture slammed his fist hard on the conference table.
He pointed at the potato the size of a washbasin on the screen, his eyes bloodshot, looking like a madman!
"Someone tell me! What the hell is going on?!"
"Potatoes the size of washbasins? Yields exceeding 10,000 jin per mu?"
"Did they use nuclear bombs as fertilizer?"
"When did the Chinese acquire this kind of damned technology?! Are our intelligence agencies all pigs?!"
Inside the meeting room.
The agricultural experts and officials were ashen-faced and silent with fear.
They stared at the terrifying data displayed on the screen for "Yanhuang No. 1".
I felt like my worldview had been turned upside down.
"Minister...based on our analysis!"
"This mutation of a trait... completely violates the laws of genetics!"
"This...this is simply impossible..."
"An expert said in a trembling voice."
"impossible?!"
The minister jumped up instantly, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
"What's that on the screen? Is it a ghost?!"
"We export billions of US dollars worth of seed potatoes every year! China is our largest market!"
"It's all over now! It's all fucking over!!"
He slumped into the chair, utterly dejected, muttering to himself:
"It's over...it's all over..."
But nobody knows the source of all this!
All because of a young man named Zhang Fan!
Two thousand years ago, a bag of ordinary potatoes was sent to Qin Shi Huang!
……
And Zhang Fan at this moment.
He was lying in a rocking chair, looking at the potatoes planted all over the yard.
How leisurely!
Not far away, Ying Zheng stood in the corridor, quietly watching Zhang Fan, becoming more and more satisfied with the sight.
Zhang Fan's series of combined measures not only minimized the obstacles to potato cultivation!
It also gave a severe blow to those old ministers who outwardly complied but inwardly defied him, making him feel extremely pleased!
"Good! Well done, Zhang Fan!"
Ying Zheng looked at Zhang Fan and became more and more satisfied.
This person not only possesses extraordinary abilities, but also extraordinary talents!
If we can let him properly assist the Qin Dynasty, then what is there to worry about in establishing a dynasty that will last for ten thousand generations?
More importantly, his eldest son, Fusu, was kind-hearted but also deeply influenced by Confucianism.
This is incompatible with his governing philosophy of "strict laws and severe punishments".
If... Zhang Fan could teach him...
Think of this.
Ying Zheng's heart pounded. After a moment's hesitation, he immediately issued an edict:
"By imperial decree! I have observed that the Immortal Master Zhang Fan possesses extraordinary talent and noble character!"
He is hereby appointed as the Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince, to instruct the eldest son, Fusu!
"Order Fusu to immediately become a disciple of the Immortal Master and learn the ways of governing the world and benefiting the people! There must be no mistakes!"
……
The imperial decree sent shockwaves through the court and the public!
Zhang Fan was even more surprised when he heard the news!
However, Brother Zheng clearly didn't give him a chance to refuse!
The imperial edict was sent directly to his experimental field.
Zhang Fan shook his head helplessly and immediately accepted the order.
at the same time.
Fusu, having received the imperial decree, dared not disobey and immediately prepared his carriage and horses to pay his respects to the new Grand Tutor, Zhang Fan.
Before the carriage had even left the mansion gate, a figure blocked his way.
The newcomer had white hair and beard and was dressed in Confucian robes; he was none other than a scholar of the current dynasty!
Fusu's teacher, the great Confucian scholar Chunyu Yue.
"Please wait, young master!"
Chunyu Yue bowed deeply to Fusu with a solemn expression.
"Why did you stop me, teacher?" Fusu quickly returned the greeting, puzzled.