The first rebel of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 625 Li Min borrows chickens and ducks

The next day, on the top floor of Daming Palace.

Zhu Shan was summoned by Li Shimin.

But he didn't let him talk, just let him wait, after all he has more important things to deal with, Zhu Shan is just a commoner, so things must be unimportant.

At the same time, Concubine Yang and Empress Changsun were also present.

And Hou Junji and Gao Shilian were also there.

Nahou Junji stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, together with Gao Shilian, I came up with an excellent method to eliminate the locust plague that is coming!"

Zhu Shan was listening, and couldn't help being surprised.

He thought to himself, he had to tell Li Yin about this.He went on listening.

Gao Shilian then said: "Hou Junji discovered a large number of locusts breeding in Jinzhou, and quickly formed a group. After he heard the news, he quickly came to Chang'an to offer advice to His Majesty! He has a heart for the Tang Dynasty, which is admirable and admirable. Impressed."

Hou Junji glanced at Gao Shilian, expressing his satisfaction.

But Concubine Yang said: "Since we found out, why didn't we just wipe out the plague of locusts there, and wait until they multiplied in large numbers? Then they entered the court? Doesn't it matter whether it's serious or not?"

When this question was asked, Hou Junji was momentarily speechless.

Yes, you found out, why don't you treat it, what are you doing in Chang'an?
Gao Shilian immediately said: "When Hou Junji saw this, he came to Chang'an, because there are talents in Chang'an city to fight against the locust plague. If you write a letter, it would take too much time to come and go. With this, he is tired, not afraid of tiredness, not afraid of hardship, so dedicated, it is admirable, he is right to come to Chang'an this time, but Chen Bucai gathered the most intelligent people in Chang'an, and he also thought of a way .”

The man made a big circle and came back again.

In the end, I still say my own good.

"Really? Incompetence is incompetence! No matter how much you say, you are still incompetence!"

Concubine Yang hated the two very much.

The tone became very bad.

Because of their low official positions, and she is a noble concubine, it is hard for them to say anything.

On the contrary, Empress Changsun seemed to be interested in helping Gao Shilian.

"It's rare that they have the heart. Why don't your majesty listen to what they are going to do? Otherwise, when the locust plague comes, the city of Chang'an may be affected!"

Locust plagues have not been easy to overcome since ancient times.

Even if Hou Junji wiped out the plague of locusts there, it would be impossible.

I am just a small county magistrate, and the power I can mobilize is too small.So it is best to come to Chang'an. There are millions of people in Chang'an, and with Li Shimin's support, this time it will definitely succeed.

"I have the same feeling on this point, especially the crops in the south. As far as I know, the kid's crops are all in the south. I really want to know what will happen to those things after they are planted. If this time When the plague of locusts comes, his belongings may be lost, and this will be Datang's biggest loss!"

Hou Junji and Gao Shilian glanced at each other.

They didn't expect that if they did it themselves, they would help Li Yin.

This, they cannot let go of.

But that's how it is.

So Gao Shilian said: "Your Majesty is wise, not only the land of the sixth prince will suffer, but the whole city will be in dire straits."

"That's right, so what's your method?"

Gao Shilian said at this time: "The locusts fly over the wall, and they must go to the fire at night."

Locusts have phototaxis properties.

So Gao Shilian got this method after research.

"Oh? Then what?"

"I suggest building a lot of simple shacks, and then attracting a large number of locusts with a bonfire, and then burning them collectively. In this way, most of the locusts can be wiped out, and then the people can be mobilized to kill them together!"

Although this trick is effective, it is quite costly and often easily leads to the destruction of farmland, so it can be said to be a last resort.But it worked so well that Americans used a modified version of it until the 19th century.

That is really 300 years ahead of the world.

But there is a better way to really kill them.

This solution lies with Li Yin.

Li Shimin was overjoyed and was about to say something.

But Zhu Shan laughed out loud.

At this time, Li Shimin discovered that Zhu Shan was still here.

Let him come into the palace just now, but did not speak to him.

I heard from him that Li Yin asked him to find Concubine Yang for something.

So Li Shimin did not intervene.

He smiled.

It makes everyone wonder.

What is this man laughing at?

Hou Junji said first: "You scumbag, what are you laughing at!"

"Even if you are ignorant, you know that if you do that, the farmland may be destroyed, so what do the people rely on for food? Also, the cost of this trick is too high, the time is too long, and the amount of manpower used is even more terrifying! Is this the power of the whole country to exterminate the locusts?"

Gao Shilian was upset.

"Then you have a way? Let's hear it?"

"I don't have a solution! But Mr. Zili will think about it!"

"He'll think, Huh, I don't believe it!"

Hou Junji said.

"By the way, what did you come to the palace to give me?"

Concubine Yang asked, if it wasn't for the appearance of Hou Junji and Gao Shilian, she would have obtained Zhu Shan's things long ago.

"Concubine Yang, Mr. Zili entrusted me to send this letter into the palace for you, and asked His Majesty to read it too!"

After saying this, Li Shimin's expression was not good.

Why do I have to watch it by myself? If he didn't tell me, I would still watch it, but if he said it, I don't want to watch it.

"Let me see, present it!"

Concubine Yang said.

At this moment, Zhu Shan handed the letter to Concubine Yang, Concubine Yang saw it, her face turned joyful and puzzled at the same time.

When Empress Changsun saw this, she also went to see it.

Same expression.

The two of them were like this, which made Li Shimin very puzzled.He didn't want to watch it at first, but it's all like this. If he doesn't watch it, he feels uncomfortable.

So, took the letter.

one look.

Can't help being shocked.

It is said in it that he has a way to cure the locust plague!

"That kid knows how to control the locust plague. Didn't the news of the locust plague just come to Chang'an? How did he know?"

Li Shimin said, and then asked:

"The kid wants to borrow chickens and ducks? You want to borrow all the chickens and ducks in Chang'an? The number is more than 100 million."

"So, it's just too nonsense!"

Hou Junji first said.

Gao Shilian continued, "What about the method? Didn't mention the method, but then said to borrow chickens and ducks? I'm afraid he wants to borrow and sell them?"

"Your Majesty, this concubine thinks that Min'er has a purpose in doing this!"

"I don't understand much either."

Li Shimin still didn't understand very well.

Gao Shilian said, "Your Majesty, if you borrow it, how will you pay it back? It's better to sell it to them. Anyway, they have money and can generate income. Isn't that better?"

His suggestion was actually adopted by Li Shimin.

"I think it's okay, so let's do it, the imperial court will sell him these chickens and ducks at a price higher than the market price!"

After finishing, let Zhu Shan come back to reply.

As for the proposals of Hou Junji and Gao Shilian, Li Shimin actually agreed with them.

As a result, a large number of people began to move.They began to prepare for the locust plague.

(End of this chapter)