The sky was hazy, and the night had not yet completely faded. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

On the streets of Qingzhou at this time, a person was in a hurry.

Pang Yukun was heading towards the Qi Palace.

The matter in this report was very serious for him, and it was likely to endanger the farming of the six states.

"Pang Changshi came really early today, His Royal Highness took Feng Shilang to go around Qingzhou City yesterday, he may be a little tired, and he hasn't gotten up yet." The pothos blocked Pang Yukun out of the dormitory.

Pang Yukun's face was anxious, "This matter is a big matter, and it can't be delayed, and I will bother Miss Luluo to call Your Highness." ”

Luluo was a little unhappy, in her opinion, King Qi worked so hard, it was rare to be able to sleep a little longer, this Pang Yukun was really.

"What's wrong?" When the pothos was hesitating, Xiao Ming's voice came from inside the house.

Pang Yukun immediately said in a loud voice: "Your Highness, a few days ago, Xiaguan received a letter from a friend in Jizhou, who said that it had not rained in Jizhou for several months, and there was a precursor to a locust plague. ”

"Omen of locust plague!"

Xiao Ming was getting dressed slowly in the house, and when he heard this, he walked out without caring about his disheveled clothes.

"Yes, Your Highness, as the saying goes, there are locusts in the drought, and there will be locusts in a long drought, this friend of the lower official said that it rarely rained in Jizhou last year, and the drought led to a decrease in last year's grain, and many people have no surplus grain at home, and now they are about to spring ploughing, but the cultivated land is dry and cracked, and there is no way to farm, recalling the early spring of this year, we Qingzhou only had a light rain and never rained again......"

Speaking of this, Pang Yukun's expression was a little solemn.

Xiao Ming's face was a little embarrassed, and he said, "It's okay, you continue." ”

"Your Royal Highness, the history books record that since ancient times, as soon as this drought and locust plague appeared, it was often Jizhou, Bianzhou, and Qingzhou that were affected together, and natural disasters prevented, so after receiving the letter, the lower officials ordered the six states to go out to inspect, and it was found that the locusts in the field this year were indeed a lot more than in previous years, and His Royal Highness should take precautions at this time and buy a large number of grain reserves in case of accidents." After that, Pang Yukun had a deep worry on his face.

"Is it really the Xiaoice River Century?" Xiao Ming smiled bitterly, this Pang Yukun said that the line of Jizhou, Bianzhou, and Qingzhou is basically equal to the modern river. North, River. South, Mountain. East area.

Even in modern times, this area is a drought and locust plague area.

In Xiao Ming's memory, there were several locust plagues in Dayu a few decades ago, which caused the people to starve all over the wilderness, and there were even cases where the people rose up.

Glancing at Pang Yukun deeply, Xiao Ming had a hint of appreciation in his eyes, this is his long history, he can see the subtleties and know it, and take precautions.

He said: "How are the food reserves now? ”

"Back to Your Highness, the grain reserves in the six states are only enough to eat for a year, and the severity of this locust plague is unknown, so we should deal with it in the worst case."

"Well, now you immediately inform Li Kaiyuan to barter goods now, exchange a large amount of grain into Qingzhou, and reduce some things that are not needed for the time being." Xiao Ming commanded.

Putting on his clothes, he continued: "You should immediately plan a concert now, and report this matter to the court, so that the court can take precautions in advance." ”

Pang Yukun wrote down Xiao Ming's words one by one.

"Your Royal Highness, the friend of Xiaguan also said that since the drought, King Yong not only did not reduce taxes, but on the contrary, increased taxes, saying that in order to resist the barbarians to overhaul Jizhou City, Xiaguan is worried that King Yong's actions will increase disasters and affect our place."

Xiao Ming frowned when he heard this, between the vassal king and the vassal king, there was well water and no river water, and it was inconvenient for him to accuse King Yong of his style, but Pang Yukun's worries were not unreasonable.

Nowadays, the Shi clan gate lords have annexed a large number of lands among the people, and the relationship between the people and the government has been in jeopardy.

"This king understands what you mean, but this is not a matter that this king should be in charge of, and it is already up to the court to take this matter to the court, and the rest depends on how the father decides." Xiao Ming said loudly.

Putting on his clothes, Xiao Ming continued: "Now let's think about how to prevent locust plagues in the six states. ”

Pang Yukun suddenly frowned, "Your Highness, this locust plague is a natural and man-made disaster, it must be that the magnates of the Great Yu Country have done too much evil in recent years, and God wants to punish the Great Yu Kingdom, since it is the will of heaven, how to prevent it." ”

"!" Xiao Ming angrily reprimanded Pang Yukun, "The king of loss just now praised you for seeing the subtleties and taking precautions, and now you are talking to this king about these messy things, this king does not believe in the sky, only believes that people can win the sky!" ”

Pang Yukun was stunned by Xiao Ming's words.

It was the first time for Luluo to see Pang Yukun so deflated in front of Xiao Ming, and she couldn't help covering her mouth and snickering.

Pang Yukun's old face was a little unbearable, but he really couldn't deal with the locust plague, he said: "Please also ask Your Highness to make it clear!" ”

"Eat!"

"Eat?"

"That's right, people eat it, chickens eat it, ducks eat it, toads eat it, and whoever can eat locusts is sent to the fields." Xiao Ming said: "You go and tell Li Kaiyuan that in addition to buying grain, a large number of chickens, ducks and geese are bought during this time, and this king will also publish the prevention of locust plague in the newspaper, so that the people can take the initiative to raise chickens, ducks and geese." ”

There are many ways to control locusts in Xiao Ming's science and technology library, but the most practical method in Dayu is biological control, according to data, 2,000 ducks can eat all the locusts on 4,000 acres of land.

Xiao Ming's arguments Pang Yukun was unheard of, but what Xiao Ming said was the Tao, and there must be a basis, so he bowed and walked outside the palace.

"Your Highness, this locust plague is so terrible, can it really be prevented by raising a few ducks?" Pothos hesitated and asked.

Xiao Ming sighed, "Now the locust plague has not yet formed a climate, timely prevention and control can still see some results, this king is not worried about Qingzhou, but Jizhou, King Yong has always been brave and unscrupulous, but I am afraid that this locust plague can not be dealt with in time, and then Jizhou will have a famine again." ”

"Also, there are still many people from King Yong's fiefdom who have fled to Qingzhou, if there is a catastrophe, wouldn't it be a large number of displaced people rushing over."

"Isn't it labor that Your Highness lacks now? If a large number of displaced people came over, wouldn't it solve His Highness's urgent need? ”

A voice suddenly came, but it was Aster who came over with a bowl of mouthwash tea.

"Sister's words are not right, how can Your Highness take advantage of others' danger?"

Aster smiled and said: "How could Your Highness take advantage of the danger of people and take in the homeless, Your Highness is for the country and the people." ”

Xiao Ming glared at Aster, "Don't talk about King Yong's cool words now, whether our fiefdom can deal with this locust plague is still not a word, let's care about our own affairs first." ”

Aster stuck out her tongue and answered, "Yes." ”

(To be continued.) )