The arrival of the locust plague still caused great losses to the people.

But with the previous months of preparation, these losses are also much lighter than they were historically.

Especially with a large number of leopard clams and chickens and ducks and other poultry, the predecessor of the Tang Royal Bank, after a certain large money bank went out on credit.

Not to mention other places, in the areas of Chang'an and Luoyang, the emergence of locust plagues is not only not a bad thing, but a good thing.

This is not an exaggeration, and it is not that there is something wrong with the heads of the people.

After several bumper harvests of potatoes and corn, most of the farmland in Chang'an and Luoyang began to grow grass and pasture.

It is said that this grass can not only be used to feed livestock, but also to restore and even increase the fertility of the field.

So, when the locust plague came, it was not faced with delicious crops, but pasture.

Well, in fact, this kind of grass that has been improved by Li Anran is also very delicious for locusts.

But the point is, for the owners of those fields, it really isn't a problem.

Even if the grass is eaten by locusts, it will definitely affect the feed of livestock.

But don't forget, for many livestock, locusts are fodder in their own right, and they are better fodder than pasture.

Especially leopard clams, this thing is full of treasures.

Clam skin can not only be used in medicine, but also can be made into leather goods.

Don't look at this thing a little scary, but the natural leopard print is quite beautiful when it is made into a finished product.

Not to mention clam meat, it is highly nutritious, delicious, tender and plump, and it is definitely an excellent ingredient.

As soon as it was launched, it was well received by all diners.

As for the whole leopard clam, the most valuable thing is clam oil.

Not to mention other effects. The obvious aphrodisiac alone is enough to make this thing a sought-after item that is in short supply.

The most important thing is that the more this leopard clam eats, the faster it will grow.

It can also survive in water and dry land.

Except for some birds and beasts that are natural enemies, they are very easy to raise.

With such good benefits placed there, the breeding of leopard clams is naturally a matter of course.

It didn't take much effort at all, and it was the first to be promoted in Chang'an and Luoyang.

Wait for the first wave of leopard clams to be slaughtered. Not to mention the huge benefits, even the big families naturally flock to it.

Especially when the locust plague arrived, the growth rate of leopard clams instantly increased to an astonishing point.

There are also poultry such as chickens and ducks, plus those birds and beasts in the wild.

This time, the loss of the locust plague was naturally much lighter than in history.

Even, it can be said that the emergence of the locust plague has promoted the development of animal husbandry in the Tang Dynasty.

No, after the establishment of a large feed mill in which the royal family was a shareholder, locust powder made from locusts dried and ground became one of the main raw materials for purchase.

A large number of people took up nets and pots and began to hunt and kill locusts. Then drown in water, and then sun-dried and ground into powder.

Although the price per catty is not high, it can't support the large number of these things, and there is almost no cost.

At this moment, not only in Chang'an and Luoyang, but also in the entire affected area, the new profession of locust hunter soon formed.

Well, the so-called locust hunter is nothing more than a joke by Li Anran.

But invisibly, the nature of the locust plague has changed. There are even signs of moving from disaster to heavenly blessing.

I have to say, as long as there are human beings. It's hard for any species to really be a disaster.

It didn't take Li Anran to exert himself, but there were already gourmets who had discovered another value of locusts, cooking!

Not to mention, it's actually quite popular.

Even if it is only in a small area, it is loved by those who can't afford to eat meat and the rich who have a special taste, but it is enough to explain the problem.

Unconsciously. The locust plague of Zhenguan for three years passed peacefully in a very positive atmosphere.

A large number of poultry, livestock, and leopard clams, which had been fattened by the locust plague, soon poured into the markets all over the Tang Dynasty.

The advent of a large amount of meat, coupled with the deliberate regulation of the royal family, has significantly reduced the price of meat.

Although this will obviously affect the income of ordinary people. But the appearance of leopard clams has made up for the loss in this regard, and it can even make a lot of money.

Don't look at the high production of leopard clams, the market of clam skin and clam meat has also been affected.

It can't stand the pure natural tonic of clam oil, and it has more obvious medicinal effects than bird's nest and sea cucumber, so how can the market be small.

Not to mention that in addition to Datang, this thing can also be exported to other countries.

The economic benefits generated by clam oil alone have made Datang's "chicken fart" rise a lot.

In the blink of an eye, the three years of Zhenguan, which should have been full of disasters, have passed.

After four years of Zhenguan, Datang's actions were also not small.

The most striking thing is the establishment of the People's Bank of Datang and the emergence of a new monetary system.

Originally, copper coins with an outer circle and an inner square were minted into copper coins without holes, but silver and gold, which circulated in a small area, were also added to the system.

One gold coin can be exchanged for ten silver coins, and one silver coin can be exchanged for one thousand copper coins.

With the advent of two high-value currencies, gold and silver, those merchants no longer had to worry about the hassle and danger of transporting copper coins by car.

That's not all, the large-denomination silver and gold bills equivalent to gold coins and silver coins also took the lead in starting test circulation before the official opening of the People's Bank of Datang.

It's not that no one has ever thought of making counterfeit bills, no, they should be counterfeit bills.

It's a pity that two disciples of the Immortal Family came up with carving and printing techniques that far surpassed this era, as well as the most critical ink technology.

Although the printing of money was eventually nationalized, this means that the possibility of smuggled goods flowing out cannot be ruled out.

However, fortunately, the gold and silver tickets in circulation in the early days were large denominations, and the number was originally limited.

Coupled with the ticket number, seal and the most critical real-name system, at least in a short period of time, there is no need to worry about being copied.

But even so, with the official opening of the People's Bank of Datang, many problems arising from interests have also been highlighted.

Fortunately, another department, or industry, established by the People's Bank of Datang immediately after that, successfully played a role in diverting firepower.

After the establishment of the Datang Lottery Bureau, it has issued the first phase of welfare and sports lotteries.

According to the records of later generations, on the day of the lottery issuance, Chang'an City as a pilot was directly empty of thousands of people.

In particular, the sports lottery has directly spurred the popularity of sports such as kicking and archery.

With Li Anran and Yun Ye's understanding of this method of accumulating money, Li Shimin will naturally not lose money on this project.

Wait until the first lottery is issued and the next day the lottery is drawn.

Although in order to get off to a good start, the first prize was won by cheating through guò, but the huge profit after settling the prize pool still made Li Shimin a little dizzy.

Even if this number is not high, don't forget, this is only in Chang'an City.

Not to mention all parts of the country, just in those capitals and other cities to issue lotteries.

Just thinking about the benefits in this has already made Li Shimin happy to see his teeth and eyes.

As for the problems that come with huge benefits, hehe! It's true that the internal guards who have been trained for a year and the new secret guards are eating white rice.

What's more, the lottery was originally a special product to subsidize officials up and down the Tang Dynasty, and according to the current statement, it should be a special fund for high salaries and pensions.

In this case, even if someone wants to make a bad idea, not to mention whether they will hang up inexplicably, the consequences of causing public anger alone must be cautious and cautious.

With the emergence of the People's Bank of Datang and the Datang Lottery Bureau, the establishment of the Datang Military Academy is obviously not so noticeable.

However, for those Wenchen, the significance of this move is more important than any bank and lottery.

The problem is that not all of this importance is positive, and there are many people who take the opposite attitude.

It's a pity that for a long time, how to completely get rid of the influence and restrictions of major families on imperial power has been a problem that the Yellow Emperors have been considering.

But after the Datang Military Academy, even if this problem could not be solved immediately, it also made Li Shimin see the hope of solving it.

According to the five-year calculation, it only takes three sessions, that is, fifteen years, for the entire military system of the Tang Dynasty to undergo earth-shaking changes.

When the time comes, if the major families want to deal with the royal family like before, they will have to carefully weigh the risk of raiding the family and exterminating the clan. (To be continued......)