The locust plague in the first year of Xingping came extremely suddenly, and it was extremely large. It was as if the prefecture had opened its door to the world overnight, and hundreds of millions of locusts had emerged out of thin air from Yanzhou, Xuzhou, Yuzhou and other places, like a demonic wind that quickly swept through the entire middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River, and had a tendency to spread to the entire Central Plains. The realm where a flying locust passes covers the sky and the sun, and not a single grass is left. Locusts often eat up the crops and vegetation outside the village, and then flood into the village, eating up the window paper and the grass on the eaves. What's more, locusts even break into people's homes and attack the elderly and infants. As the folk nursery rhyme sings, "Grasshoppers connect with their neighbors, fly in the air like sea clouds, eat up barley on the ground, gnaw on the eaves of bungalows and bite the living." Therefore, don't say that it is ordinary people, even heroes in troubled times such as Cao Cao and Lu Bu have hung up their war-free cards in the face of flying locusts like demon winds, and no longer go out of the city to make trouble.

Although Donglai County is separated from the hard-hit area of Yanzhou, Dongguan (this Dongguan is not the other Dongguan), Beihai and Chengyang counties. But this time the locust plague is raging, and it is only a matter for everyone to fly locusts and invade Donglai County. No, at this moment, Guan Tong, Duan Kui, Huang Zhen, Tai Shici and Cai Ji and other important figures in Huang County gathered in the government hall to discuss countermeasures. I saw Duan Kui, who had just returned to Huang County, holding a cane in his hand, and eagerly asked Guan Juncheng at the Guan Tong who stayed behind, is there any sign of locusts entering Donglai now? ”

"Not yet. However, it is reported that a locust plague has broken out in Zhuangwu County in Chengyang County. Guan Tong pointed to the map and said.

When Duan Kui heard this, he couldn't help but stomp his feet and said, "Oops." Since the locusts have arrived in Zhuangwu County, it is not far from our Buqi County. You're still doing it! Why don't you hurry up and ask the Heavenly Master to open the altar and sacrifice to the locust god!

Although Guan Tong is at odds with Duan Kui on weekdays, he still puts the overall situation first at this critical juncture of life and death. Therefore, in the face of Duan Kui's rude attitude, Guan Tong still calmly reminded Dao Duan Lao that Laoshan Mountain was not a shield in his county. Locusts can't fly to Laoshan Mountain. ”

It's okay if Guan Tong doesn't say it, but as soon as he says it, he immediately makes Duan Kui blow up. I saw that the old man jumped up and pointed at Guan Tong's nose and scolded, "Locusts can't fly to Laoshan Mountain!" This time the flying locusts stretched for thousands of miles, and it could not be compared to an ordinary locust plague. Don't feel distressed when you sell Yetian! If you're not from Donglai, of course you're not in a hurry! ”

Guan Tong immediately became angry when he heard Duan Kui's words, but he saw him arching his hand to the sky and retorted that although Dao Tong was not from Donglai, he was also Donglai's parent official. How can they stand idly by while watching the people of Donglai suffer from the disaster? But Duan Lao, you are in great trouble, and you only know how to pray to God and worship Buddha. Zi Bu is silent, if those magic sticks are really useful, will my Han still have natural disasters. ”

When Duan Kui heard this, he immediately blushed with anger and said, "You, you, you!" You slander the gods! It's going to be plagued by the gods! ”

Cai Ji on the side saw that Guan Tong and Duan Kui had a disagreement, and his face was red. I can't help but secretly sigh in my heart that these two people are almost 100 years old together, why are they still so angry. In fact, Guan Tong and Duan Kui didn't say anything at first. Mountains and rivers can indeed keep locusts at bay. However, in the historical records, the scale of the locust plague in the first year of Xingping in the Han Dynasty is also as Duan Kui said, and the locust plague is extraordinary, which can be compared. The reason for this is that the drought and flood disasters suffered by the Han Dynasty for several consecutive years laid the groundwork for the outbreak of locust plagues; Second, in the past few years, the war in the Central Plains has trampled a large amount of fertile land into wasteland, and these wastelands are the best environment for breeding locusts; Third, the political instability of the Central Plains and the scuffle between the princes made the local governments have no time to pay attention to the people's livelihood, which also provides for the locusts to grow from insect eggs to flying locusts. In short, the locust plague in the first year of Han Xingping can be summed up as three natural disasters and seven man-made disasters. Because of this, although Cai Ji knew that a very large-scale locust plague would break out during this period, he could only watch the locusts come to the world and had no countermeasures. After all, Cai Ji has only traveled to the Eastern Han Dynasty for more than two months. And the locust plague broke out in Yanzhou, which was controlled by Cao Cao. Could it be that Cai Ji also deliberately ran from Donglai to Yanzhou to warn Cao Cao, "Meng Degong, watch the sky at night and pinch your fingers to calculate that there will be locusts in Yanzhou recently." "With Cao Cao's temper, whether he believes it or not, he will directly pull Cai Ji out as a demon girl and cut it down.

However, Cai Ji was powerless against the outbreak of the locust plague. But now that the locusts are already adjacent to Donglai County, Cai Ji can't continue to be silent. But when she saw her, she immediately threw her hand at Duan Guan, who was fighting with a red face and a thick neck, and Duan Lao, Guan Juncheng, don't hurt and be angry, don't hurt and be angry. Both of them are actually thinking about the people of Donglai, so why bother to fight for it. ”

When Duan Kui and Guan Tong heard Cai Ji say this, they also felt that a large number of people of their age were indeed a little undignified to fight to the point of personal attack in front of a female baby. So the two of them immediately closed their mouths and resumed normalcy. Seeing this, Tai Shici on the side opened his mouth and asked Cai Ji at the right time, I don't know what Xiao Cai Fujun thinks of the current locust plague? ”

"As Elder Duan said just now, this locust plague is not trivial, and it must not be taken lightly." Cai Ji secretly gave Tai Shi Ci a thumbs up in his heart, and replied at the same time. As soon as her words fell, Duan Kui, who was sitting opposite, touched his beard triumphantly. As for Guan Tong, he glanced at Cai Ji meaningfully. However, Cai Ji himself turned a blind eye to the expressions of these two people, and only listened to her follow and changed her words, but as Guan Juncheng said, just by praying to God and worshipping Buddha, he could not drive away the flying locusts. Therefore, Ji thought that the top priority at the moment should be to issue an official letter and order the counties and counties to organize the local people to prevent locusts and exterminate locusts. After all, the locusts have not yet entered the country, and as long as we work together, there is still a glimmer of hope that this autumn harvest will be saved. ”

After listening to Cai Ji's heartfelt words, Guan Tong's expression gradually relaxed. And Duan Kui's old face was slightly red, and he also asked? Prevent locusts and exterminate locusts? Could it be that Xiao Cai Fujun has the magic of destroying locusts? ”

Cai Ji saw Duan Kui's eyes shining and looking at him a little uncomfortable. So she immediately coughed dryly and explained: The locust extermination magic can't be talked about. However, Ji had read in a book in his hometown about the deeds of Chen Fujun in Lingshi County to control locusts. Some of these methods of controlling locusts and exterminating locusts are still fresh in my memory. ”

"Xiao Cai Fujun is talking about Chen Xian, the Lingshi County Commander of Emperor Wen?" Guan Tong lowered his head and groaned before suddenly asking.

"Guan Jun inherits good knowledge. No, it's this person. Cai Ji nodded in response. In fact, where has Cai Ji read a book about Chen Xianzhi's locust extermination. She just vaguely remembered that when Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, there was such a county order that was rewarded by the emperor for his meritorious service in curing locusts. So he wanted to use the name of Chen Xian to provide some locust extermination methods in later generations to Guan Tong and others.

Sure enough, Guan Tong listened to Cai Ji Chen Xian's method of exterminating locusts, and immediately was so happy that he stroked his palms again and again and laughed and said that Donglai was saved this time! There is salvation! Chen Xian was rewarded by Emperor Wen as a capable minister for locust control. With his locust extermination technique, why should we worry about the locust attacking. ”

Duan Kui on the side heard Guan Tong say this, and hurriedly leaned over to Cai Ji and bowed, "The old man is here to implore Xiao Cai Fujun to teach us the art of locust control for the people of Donglai. ”

"This can't be helped, Duan Lao, please get up quickly. Ji Nai Donglai is too self-serving. Seeing this, Cai Ji hurriedly helped Duan Kui up. After that, Cai Ji put the methods of exterminating locusts under the guise of Chen Xian's name. The management department carefully recorded these contents on the side, so that they could be collected into a book and distributed to the counties for reference and implementation.

Due to the limitations of technology, the locust extermination methods provided by Cai Ji had to be captured manually. Therefore, after the management system finished recording, it took a lot of manpower to smack the manpower provided by Xiao Cai Fujun. ”

"Ji said earlier that this is not a divine art. As for whether or not the locusts can be stopped, it depends on whether God favors Donglai or not. Cai Ji gave a precautionary shot. After all, even in the 21st century, where pesticides are available, locust plagues cannot be extinguished.

"Xiao Cai Fujun is right. As long as we do our best, we will be able to live up to the trust of Donglai's father. Guan Tong put down his pen and nodded in response.

Seeing that Guan Tong was pessimistic, Tai Shici on the side knew that morale was the most important thing at this time, so he patted his thigh and said heroically, "Isn't it just a lack of people." The government has just recruited 5,000 recruits, and if you are idle, you might as well send them down to help destroy the locusts. ”

Seeing that Tai Shi Ci offered to send troops to relieve the disaster, Cai Ji couldn't help but cast an appreciative look at Tai Shi Ci and echoed that General Tai Shi was right. We can send people to counties that are vulnerable to locusts, such as Buqi County, to help the local people eradicate locusts. At the same time, it can also be used to train new recruits to march and set up formations. ”

Tai Shici originally just wanted to contribute to his hometown fathers and elders. But at this moment, when he heard Cai Ji say that he wanted to take the opportunity of exterminating locusts to train recruits, Tai Shici, who felt that his eyes were shining, immediately stroked his beard and praised Xiao Caifujun's clever plan. In this way, it is indeed possible to provide disaster relief and military training. ”

"It was General Taishi who proposed to use recruits for disaster relief, and it was also General Taishi who trained recruits. How can it be said that it is a good plan? Cai Ji said jokingly at Tai Shici. After seeing the latter laughing, Cai Ji turned back to Duan Kui and said, "Old Duan, although General Taishi will lead his men and horses to help with the disaster. However, the extermination of locusts will eventually require a lot of manpower and material resources. Ji thought that the counties needed to be rewarded for the extermination of locusts, so as to motivate the people to actively participate in the extermination of locusts. Of course, it may cost a certain amount of money to do so. ”

"Xiao Cai Fujun rest assured. This is wrapped up in the old decay. Compared with the locusts crossing the red land for thousands of miles, it is still worth paying this amount of money and food to motivate the people to exterminate the locusts. Duan Kui agreed dryly.

Cai Ji knew that as long as Duan Kui's promise was made, it would be a matter of course for the wealthy men in Donglai County to pay for disaster relief. Therefore, after bowing her head slightly, she turned her gaze back to the map Zhengsedao everyone, although the elimination of locusts and locust prevention is the top priority now. But the ultimate goal of doing these things is to keep food. Therefore, Ji thought that while the inland counties were busy exterminating locusts and preventing locusts, the coastal counties should pay close attention to harvesting wheat and encourage fishermen to go out to sea to fish. In short, even if you can't stop the locusts from entering the country in the end, you must strive to minimize the losses! ”

"Xiao Cai's words are reasonable." Duan Kui nodded approvingly, and then reminded Tai Shici without worry, "I think that after this locust plague, countless hungry people will emerge in the Central Plains. At that time, it is hoped that General Taishi will strengthen his vigilance. ”

"Elder Duan, do you want to keep the hungry people out of Donglai? Cai Ji asked with a frown.

When Duan Kui heard Cai Ji ask this, he thought that her woman's kindness was pitying those hungry people, so he pretended to sigh helplessly and said Xiao Cai Fujun is not old and cruel. It's just that if there is a great famine and starvation is everywhere today, how can the land of Donglai County save the hungry people all over the world. What's more, after the locust plague, Donglai's grain reserves are bound to be poor. Let's take care of the people of East Leben County before talking about other things. ”

"yes. Xiao Cai Fujun didn't know. Those hungry people did everything for food. Once they are let into Donglai, they are undoubtedly luring wolves into the house. Huang Zhen, who had never spoken, also echoed.

Seeing that Duan Kui and Huang Zhen were both trying their best to object, Cai Ji hurriedly explained, "I'm afraid the two of you misunderstood what Ji meant." Ji is not unconsciously trying to use Donglai's food to save the hungry people in the world. Ji just thought that since the locust plague had displaced a large number of people, why couldn't he take this opportunity to use work for relief and recruit some hungry people to come to Donglai or Tuntian or repair the city on the condition of filling their stomachs. It is even possible to recruit some young and hungry people into the army. ”

"Cash-for-work? The idea is not. Duan Kui is worthy of being a landlord bully who knocks on the bone and sucks the marrow, and he immediately saw the benefits of cash-for-work. It must be known that in these days and months, there is no shortage of land and money, and there is a shortage of people and food. In the era when facing the loess and facing the sky, the production of grain is precisely linked to the size of the population. Therefore, Qingzhuang Dingkou has always been the object of absorption by the major princes. However, Donglai's food stock is limited after all, and it is impossible to recruit too many hungry people to work for relief. So thinking of this, Duan Kui added, "But you don't need to fill your stomach." In recent years, big families still have dishes on their faces. Just take care of two meal rations. For children under the age of 16, the ration for the elderly over the age of 60 is halved. ”

"Elder Duan, can the age of the child be changed to under the age of 14. After all, the population has dropped sharply after years of disasters, and it is always a good thing to collect more young and strong. Huang Zhen thought for a while and reminded in a timely manner, "But if you can bring a family to vote, you can consider subsidizing more rations and letting them stay in Donglai Tuntian." ”

"Okay, there is Lao Huang Gongcao for work. In this way, Donglai can accommodate a lot of young people after this great difficulty. Duan Kui couldn't help but laugh excitedly at the thought of the cheap labor that was about to arrive.

Seeing Duan Kui and Huang Zhen complete the Donglai cash-for-work plan under the singing and harmony, Cai Ji couldn't help but sigh in his heart that they were worthy of being the Donglai wolf bèi as a traitorous duo. But the reality is that there is no such thing as a free lunch. If you want to let a wealthy family like Duan Kui take out precious grain for disaster relief in the troubled times of the late Han Dynasty, you must let them see the profitable benefits. Otherwise, relying on slogans such as benevolence and mercy, Cai Ji can only get the other party's disdainful eyes.

Fortunately, at this moment, the locust extermination plan has finally been finalized, and the relief food for the victims has also been settled, and Duan Kui, Huang Zhen and others have also received an unexpected surprise. And Cai Ji should also seek welfare. Thinking of this, she should even announce to everyone, since everyone has their own duties. Ji as Donglai Taishou naturally can not lag behind, once the locusts enter Ji, he will go to the disaster area to exterminate the locusts with the people! ”

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