There are many heroes in China, and their deeds are engraved in the long river of history. However, there is a story of a hero that few people know, he is not a warrior on the battlefield, nor a powerful minister in the palace, he is an ordinary businessman, his name is Chen Zhenlong. Chen Zhenlong, a small name, is burdened with a huge mission to change China's destiny - to save the country and the people, and save lives from dire straits. And his legendary story began with a seemingly ordinary "sweet potato" ......
Debut: Chen Zhenlong, a righteous man who saves the country and the people.
Chen Zhenlong was born in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty and his family was poor, but he did not blindly indulge in the suffering of fate. As a young man, he was known for his intelligence and diligence, and he was admitted to the examination before the age of 20. However, the government was deserted, and the eunuchs were autocratic, leaving him with no way to look at the office. Under the pressure of making a living, Chen Zhenlong resolutely devoted himself to the business world, running between the Philippines and China, looking for opportunities and opportunities. At that time, businessmen were regarded as "cheap jobs", but Chen Zhenlong did not give up, and with his ingenuity and indomitable spirit, he opened up a world of his own.
Awakening: Discover the "sweet potato" and change the fate of China.
The Philippines, a Spanish colony, Chen Zhenlong opened his eyes here. He discovered a miraculous plant, the sweet potato, which is not only drought-tolerant and productive, but also nutritious, making it a staple food for the locals. For Chen Zhenlong, who often starves and starves, this plant is a rare life-saving food, and it is the hope of all the poor people in the whole village, the whole Fujian, and even the whole China! He was attracted by the value of sweet potatoes, but he was even more moved by the mission to save the country and the people. It was this little red seed that ignited the fire of righteousness in Chen Zhenlong's heart and changed the trajectory of his life.
Decision: Take the risk and bring the sweet potato home.
In 1593, there was a severe drought and famine in central Fujian, and hundreds of millions of people faced an existential crisis. Chen Zhenlong thought of the sweet potato from the Philippines, and if it could be introduced to China, it would definitely solve the problem of famine. However, sweet potatoes are considered a national treasure and are strictly forbidden to be exported, and smugglers are killed. But Chen Zhenlong was not afraid of the hardships, and he decided to take a risk. He used a vegetable basket to disguise potato seedlings, took many adventures to bring them back to China, and finally brought sweet potatoes back to China after many difficulties and dangers.
Dilemma: Thousands of difficulties, life and death.
However, the journey back home with sweet potatoes was not smooth. Each time is a life-or-death decision, and Chen Zhenlong riskes being found and executed, taking risks again and again. At one point, he was spotted and given a stern warning, but he remained tenacious. On a trip back home with potato seedlings, he was even knocked to the ground and almost died. However, in the face of various difficulties, Chen Zhenlong did not give up, he became more and more determined to save the country and save the people, and was determined to unremittingly bring sweet potatoes back to China.
Breakthrough: Finally succeeded, sweet potato saved the people.
After all kinds of hardships, Chen Zhenlong finally brought the sweet potato back to China. He planted the potato vines, and after months of hard work, the sweet potato trial was successful! Sweet potatoes have become the hope of the Chinese people, millions of victims have been relieved, and the disaster and famine have been quickly alleviated. Because of its excellent yield and nutritional value, sweet potatoes have become an important agricultural resource in China, saving countless Chinese from famine.
Sweet potatoes, a miracle that changes fate.
Chen Zhenlong was not satisfied with his achievements, he dedicated the rest of his life to sweet potato cultivation. His descendants continue to carry on his legacy and dedicate themselves to promoting the cultivation of sweet potatoes, bringing it to all parts of the country. Because of its rich nutrition and high yield, sweet potatoes became an important food during the famine years in old China, which greatly solved the problem of hunger and promoted population growth. Chen Zhenlong, whose heroic deeds of sacrificing himself for others and risking his life to save the people will always be engraved in the hearts of the Chinese people, and he is known as the "father of sweet potatoes", and his contribution is ancient and immeasurable.