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Nung sang Chi Yao; compiled by orders of Kublai Khan (1273)
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Taken from: Comments on Writings Concerning Chinese Sorghums, by Michael J. Hagerty
The Wu pen hsin shu says: The shu-shu is suited to low-grade lands. It is planted early in the spring months and with little labor one can harvest much grain which will keep. What is left after human consumption may be taken together with the many broken grains, mixed with bran, and used as feed for the five domestic animals. Besides this the stalks can be woven into doorscreens, plaited into wattles, and used as fuel. In the markets outside the city gates these parts may be sold and also bartered for other products.