After hearing Chu Qingmeng's words, the Emperor fell into a brief contemplation. After about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the Emperor spoke again, "Mu Lingxue, I heard that the sweet potatoes you grow can yield two thousand catties per mu?"
"Replying to the Emperor, that is indeed true. Commoner started with five thousand—no, five hundred catties per mu initially, and after improvement, it can now reach two thousand catties per mu." Mu Lingxue answered truthfully.
"Improved? Then can this yield of two thousand catties be pushed even further?" Surprise appeared in the Emperor's eyes.
Chapter 50