The locust plague is terrible.
Especially for people of this era.
After paying the tax every year, there is only a small amount of food left, and you have to prepare rice seeds for the coming year.
If another locust plague occurs, the lives of the people will be extremely miserable immediately.
As early as last year, Zhao Chen had already told the emperor about this matter. As for the result, Zhao Chen didn't want to care about it anymore.
All living beings in the world have their own fate. Even if Zhao Chen is exhausted and dispersed, how big a storm can it cause?
But the villagers in the village had a close relationship with him.
"To be honest, if it doesn't rain like this, and it's not cold enough last winter, I guess the locust plague will probably be coming."
"Ah? What should I do?" As soon as Zhao Chen finished speaking, a villager asked worriedly.
The outbreak of a locust plague means they may not have enough food to eat next year.
Because it was Zhao Chen's fief, they might not be too worried about the issue of eating.
But after all, no one wants to be busy for a year and get nothing, right?
"Brother Zhao, you are smarter than us, but what can I do?"
"The food that everyone has worked hard to grow cannot be ruined by those beasts."
"You are a capable person. Can you come up with any good ways?" others also began to ask.
Locust plague is inevitable.
But now it is still time to prepare.
After all, there are not too many fields in the village.
There is a complete way to cure it.
"Let's do this. Recently, the chickens and ducks at home should have to hatch chickens and ducks, let them hatch."
"If it's not enough, go to the city to buy some eggs and duck eggs that have been used. The more you can hatch, the better."
"We only have a few hundred acres of land. Even if the locust plague comes, we can eat them." After Zhao Chen finished speaking, he saw that the villagers were still moving, as if he didn't understand.
"What's wrong? Is there any problem?" Zhao Chen came out of the mud and asked.
"Brother Zhao, we believe what you said, but how many chickens and ducks do you need? You also know that there are only dozens of families in the village who raise too many chickens and ducks. When the locust plague is over, don't let the locusts be eaten by us, and they will be eaten by these chickens and ducks." The village chief explained to Zhao Chen.
The others nodded as well.
They were worried about such a situation.
The more chickens and ducks, who knows what numbers are?
Maybe they will be eaten up.
"March is coming soon, and the locust plague will arrive in June. Three months is enough for chickens and ducks to grow up. Once the locust plague is over, the chickens and ducks will have their own place to go." Zhao Chen said with a smile.
As for chickens and ducks, aren’t that just for eating?
Then...
"Brother Zhao, these chickens and ducks can certainly be eaten, but if they are too much, they will not be sold at all. They will definitely lose a lot of money." The village chief also understood Zhao Chen's thoughts, but he still reminded him.
These chickens and ducks are just meat foods from ordinary families. They are cheaper than the price. Once they are cultivated on a large scale, the price will definitely drop again.
This seems to be a loss-making deal.
"Don't worry about this, I have my own way. By the way, don't forget that chili peppers can be planted these days. After the locust plague is over, I will still have great use!" Zhao Chen told the villagers with a smile.
"Brother Zhao, don't worry. We may forget other things, but this one won't."
"Yes, Brother Zhao's affairs are a big deal. If you don't eat or drink, you will have to complete them for you."
"Brother Zhao, you came here this time, but you didn't see your wife coming. You are here, and there is no one to do laundry and cook."
A villager asked about Li Ruoshuang.
Zhao Chen was slightly stunned and smiled, then waved his hands to everyone and said, "She has something to do in Chang'an, so she didn't come here this time. It's good that I'm here alone, I can do it myself."
"So, Brother Zhao, you'll go to my house for lunch today. I've agreed a long time ago that you have been refusing to say no. Do you dislike the old man?" The village chief invited Zhao Chen with a smile.
Although he was a little blamed in his tone, Zhao Chen knew that he actually didn't mean that.
"Village Chief, Brother Zhao promised me before, so he should go to my house for dinner."
"Hey, Brother Zhao, it's noon now. I asked my mother to go to the city yesterday to buy the dishes you like, so I thought I'd like to invite you over and have a meal. Come with me."
Some villagers not only spoke of invitations, but also came up and held Zhao Chen's hand and pulled him towards his own direction.
Not to mention, the farmers who work in the fields every day have no idea how strong they are.
Zhao Chen couldn't even make it, so he was dragged to someone's house for dinner.
...
"Old Wei, the last time the queen invited the prince, King of Wei, Zhao Chen and others to the banquet in Lizheng Hall, but the kid didn't go in the end."
"You said, why is this?"
It is fifty miles from Chang'an to Wannian County. At noon, Li Shimin and Wei Zheng dismounted, rested for a while, and had something to eat.
Li Shimin was a little surprised. Zhao Chen heard the most about Empress Changsun on weekdays, so why did he run away halfway through the banquet this time?
This is nothing, not even a greeting, so I ran to Wannian County and Township.
Wei Zheng smiled bitterly, how could he know the reason for this?
Moreover, it is related to the queen, prince, and the king of Wei. Even if it is speculation, it is not that easy to guess.
"Why don't you speak? You're still a counselor. You can't even figure out this matter?" Li Shimin immediately became angry.
Love, Wei Zheng, you are just a good person, and you are useless at all?
The academy couldn't handle it, so I didn't hear any sound after asking this question for a long time.
Wei Zheng felt that the emperor was obviously in trouble for himself.
With his name that he finally made a breakthrough, Wei Zheng felt that he should not give in.
Otherwise, the fat uncle in front of him will definitely gain a better position in the future.
"The queen asked Zhao Chen and the prince to attend the banquet together, so she naturally wanted to persuade them to join us."
"Zhao Chen didn't go, so he definitely didn't want to be persuaded to reconcile. Logically, the relationship between the queen and Zhao Chen is definitely not like this. If it is ordinary, Zhao Chen will go and admit his mistake in front of the queen."
"Maybe the situation is different this time, or Zhao Chen knew something, or maybe something happened, which made him feel disheartened."
"besides……"
"What else?" Li Shimin frowned and asked.
"Also, when Your Majesty is fine, you should read more when you listen to the Duke of Zhao County. Some words that Your Majesty says seem particularly lacking in IQ."
"It's like saying that this counselor is a matter of news and not an advice for His Majesty."
When Wei Zheng said that, Li Shimin was so angry that he jumped up on the spot.
The dry food in his hand was smashed to Wei Zheng who had already turned over.
Good guy, when will this old man dare to be like Zhao Chen and say this to himself as the emperor?
It’s okay if Zhao Chen has real skills, just curse a few words.
Chapter completed!