The locust plague can be said to be a relatively common 'natural disaster' among the ancient people.

Yes, at least in the eyes of those of that era, this was a punishment from heaven on the emperor just because the emperor was not virtuous. After all, hasn't Confucianism always advocated the induction of heaven and man? The natural disaster is obviously God's dissatisfaction with the emperor, so the punishment will be lowered!

Therefore, whenever there is a plague of locusts, most emperors must first issue an edict to admit that they are wrong. As for how to deal with the locust plague, it was nonsense from the courtiers, saying that they had to sacrifice to the heavens and worship the gods or something, and pray that the locust plague would be quelled as soon as possible.

The result was a large-scale famine that year, and if it was lucky enough to encounter heavy snow, the eggs in the field would freeze to death, but if it was still a warm winter, the locust plague that would not break out next year would be even more terrible.

At least, in the four years from 194 to 197, locust plagues were everywhere in China.

So in 195, Cao Cao also had no military rations, so he had to use human flesh as dry food, I don't know if such a situation will occur again in this time and space?

At that time, there was definitely no food production in other places, and you must know that Cao Cao dug so many graves in Xuzhou and earned a lot of military expenses, which was at least enough for him to spend for three years. In such a situation, because of the lack of military rations, human flesh is eaten, which shows that there is only money and no food to buy. At that time, the locust plague was only afraid that it would really spread all over the Central China Plain, so that Qing, Xu, Yan and Yuzhou had no grain to sell.

Of course, Fang Yun didn't know this, he only knew that the locust plague was at least manageable, and it needed to be actively managed. It is definitely useless to pray to God and worship Buddha, unless some monks use secret methods to expel them, such as the Taoist techniques he studied, there are cases of using the aura of heaven and earth to expel locust plagues, but it is only to drive away, not to kill.

However, according to the exercises, it is possible to drive locusts into bonfires and burn them, which is much more efficient than simply lighting fires. They even imprisoned them and let the other soldiers go and arrest them. However, if you can't feel the aura of heaven and earth. This kind of Dao method can't be used, to put it simply, the intelligence is not more than 100, but I am afraid that I will not be able to touch the existence of the aura of heaven and earth.

The Tao is not a magical thing. To put it bluntly, it is the guidance and use of Reiki. Even with the help of aura to refine the body or something, whether there is any condensation into liquid, or even condensation into a pill, or even a broken pill into a baby or something. "Taiping Sect" does not explain it, obviously the Gongfa is also in a stage of exploration, and can only be regarded as the germ of some special civilization.

It's a pity that with the chaos of the five nonsense, I am afraid that the exercises will be silent for a while, and the true transmission will gradually be lost. So much so that in the end, it became the existence of pretending to be a ghost, and it was really the sadness of Huaxia......

According to Ren Jun, there will be a large-scale locust plague in late summer and early autumn this year. It's not just the land of Hebei. I am afraid that locust plagues will occur in the Central Plains and even in Jingzhou and Yangzhou and other places. I don't care how true this report is, I just want to know now, if there is a locust plague, then what should we do? Fang Yun said solemnly.

"The locust plague is a natural disaster, but a ...... from heaven," Chen Qun came out and said slowly.

"The locust plague is a plague of insects, and it can be treated! Don't get involved with God! Fang Yun roared.

The last thing he wants to hear is this argument, will it lead to the statement that there are traitors around the Son of Heaven, and then provide a righteous excuse for the princes to ask for justice?

"Listen to me! His subordinates also know that locust plagues can be managed! Chen Qun replied firmly.

Say. If there is any more argument that 'locusts are a disaster from heaven', the light one will be fined, and the one will be dismissed from office! Fang Yun saw that his attitude was firm, and he didn't show any hesitation. So give him a chance, but the tone must be set.

"Now that a group of thieves are coming, they say that they want to clear the king's side, and this argument that the lord said is obviously their most advantageous weapon. At the same time, many families may also intend to expand their power because of this. and in turn obstruct our governance.

Therefore, if we want to control locusts, the first thing to do is to expand the propaganda efforts, and at the same time, we must beware of the family using this as an excuse to exert force on our side, and then the specific part of the control of the locust plague, otherwise, even if we do our best to control the locusts, it will be in the hands of the princes and other families! Chen Qun said very seriously.

In simple terms, he is illustrating the main points of the tendency to control locusts. On the one hand, it is naturally important to control locusts, but we should not let those who have a heart take advantage of the situation, otherwise we will win in the control of locusts and will also lose the upper hand in public opinion.

"Wen Dacai, something was wrong just now, I'm sorry!" When Fang Yun heard this, he got up personally and bowed solemnly to Chen Qun.

"The lord doesn't need to be like this, the minister is the lord and the minister, and it is just his duty to relieve the lord's worries." Chen Qun smiled, although he said it politely, he could hear that Fang Yun's apology still made him happy.

Fang Yun's maternal line is Yingchuan Chen, strictly speaking, he is his cousin, in fact, according to Chen Ji's meaning, he wants Fang Yun to be called Chen Yun, after all, his father and he did not agree to his parents' marriage, at most it can only be regarded as elopement. In this way, then Fang Yun is his cousin, then it is really a family. In any case, the family should also help.

"It's just that my lord, due to the attack of the bandits, most of our military funds are used to buy strategic materials. Now that the treasury has not much savings, how can we prevent the locust plague? Yu Xing came forward to complain, after all, he is now mainly responsible for financial matters.

"It is not difficult to prevent and control, while it is still winter, let the people turn over the land again and turn out all the insect eggs. Although the weather is much warmer than usual, if you turn the eggs out, you can still freeze to death. However, Wang Lei first gave a proposal, which was based on traditional agriculture.

"Lord, we have opened a lot of chicken, duck and goose farms over the years, whether it is a few free-range or intensively raised, insects are also one of their main food sources. If there is a locust plague, these chickens, ducks and geese can be deployed to go out to hunt locusts, and the eggs produced can also be paid to the local people as a management fee. "Ren Jun is in charge of agriculture, so he is very clear about the situation under his rule, so he also gave a suggestion.

"I have heard that it is easy for insects to gather in campfires at night. Why don't you spread a bonfire at night and burn a batch of locusts to death? Zuo Ming also gave advice.

"Actually, there is no need to be so troublesome, there are millions of people under our rule, and they are concentrated to kill and catch locusts. When the time comes, no matter how many locusts he has, it can't compare to people catching them like this every day, right? With the methods of a few colleagues, the locust plague can be determined! Wang Lei, who usually doesn't talk much, is also rare to admonish.

"Accumulation. It's okay to send someone to arrest him, but if there is no reward, it will inevitably make the people resentful! "The relationship with Wang Lei is okay, and I am fortunate to add.

"Human nature is evil, and this plague of locusts is closely related to them. Even if it is for oneself, it should be, if there is still resentment, isn't it that people's hearts are insufficient? Wang Lei shook his head and sighed.

"The people are ignorant, and what they need is guidance. If the guidance is appropriate, then it is moral politics; Misguided. Then the people will only think that it is evil government. Between good and evil, you have to be careful! Zuo Ming smiled, which was a reminder to him for the same period.

To put it simply, it is not difficult to understand that if the people are forced to put down their work to catch locusts without giving them any payment, even if it is in their own interest, it will make them feel a little uncomfortable.

At this time, if the propaganda of the family or the princes came over, wouldn't anyone think: "Is this Fang Yun weak-hearted?" Otherwise, how could we be in such a hurry to catch locusts? ”

It seems a bit absurd, but once the impression of partial dissatisfaction exists in the hearts of the people. Then this negative thought will naturally be infinitely amplified. It's like when someone drops an axe and the more they look at their neighbors, the more they think they're a suspect, and that's an example of how the impression is amplified.

In this way, even if the locust plague was calmed down, Fang Yun's reputation among the people would inevitably be hit. Even the benefits of the locust plague will be mistaken by them. For example, they will also think: it is more efficient to beg the gods to bless them. The stronger this idea, the more you agree with the statement of the princes and the king, and the more unfavorable it will be to Fang Yun.

The human heart is actually so complicated......

"The Propaganda Department and the press are not vegetarians either. As long as we strengthen publicity, we can even simply ask a certain county to pray to God and worship Buddha, use traditional methods to deal with the locust problem, and then write a special story in a newspaper. It's useless to talk about the traditional method. At the same time, we will intensify law enforcement, and impose capital punishment on those who confuse the public with false rumors and disturb the people's hearts, and even sit in a row, afraid that they will talk nonsense? Wang Lei expressed his opinion again.

"Isn't that too unsympathetic?" Wang Lei reminded.

"In troubled times, use the key, so the country is in crisis. is still there to say cool things, even fanning the flames, and it is cheaper for him to cut it! Wang Lei has his own persistence.

"Forget it, give me peace!" Fang Yun stopped their argument.

"Isn't that what you need to be paid? Pass it to me, three cents per catty of locusts, and I will take it! Fang Yun waved his hand.

"Lord, you mean, with your private treasury to ......" Yu Xing had to wonder if he had heard it wrong.

Today, the treasury, Shaofu and Fang Yun's private treasury are three different departments, and the money in them also has its own property.

The treasury is, of course, in charge of the Ministry of Finance; Shaofu is the money earned by the royal caravan, as well as part of the income from the salt and iron franchise, which is regarded as the private money of the Heavenly Family, which is managed by the officials of Shaofu; As for Fang Yun's private treasury, it was the income from the caravans and other workshops established by the Fang clan under the leadership of Xie Yuan and with the help of Zhang Ning and Ren Hongchang.

Now Fang Yun's meaning is to use his private money to buy locusts collected from all over the world.

Is it very little for a pound of three pennies? You must know that if it is a locust plague, there are locusts all over the world, and it will cost hundreds of catties to catch it casually, and a bad year's income will be worth it!

"Well, tell them that I will only harvest the ones that must be dried, and forget the fresh ones." Fang Yun also gave a compromise, after all, there is too much fresh moisture, and you have to dry it yourself, which is too troublesome.

"Okay, if the lord is willing to contribute, then it will not be a problem. But I don't know what is the use of the Lord to collect these locusts? Xi Zhicai also raised questions, simply spending money to buy fame, this is too hard, right?

Fang Yun smiled, but didn't say anything, there were some things that were not suitable for them to say clearly. Benefits or something, after you have earned enough, how can you share it with others casually? (To be continued.) )

PS: Confucianism is about the induction of heaven and man, and the locust plague is seen as God's punishment for immoral kings. Therefore, the biggest obstacle encountered is obviously Confucianism. However, there is not much that can be done at this stage, after all, it is only late winter, and there is still some time before early spring. Not to mention the end of summer and the beginning of autumn.

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