"It's not about eating."

As if amused by everyone's conjecture, Ye Zhen burst out laughing, and then said:

"I just went out and happened to meet the children in the village chasing ducks, and suddenly I remembered that we can use natural enemies like chickens and ducks to deal with locusts!"

In nature, there are established rules of survival. The locust is terrifying, but it is not at the top of the food chain, and it still has many natural predators.

In addition to the common chickens and ducks, there are also snakes and birds, all of which feed on these insects.

Using this natural biological chain to deal with locusts can be said to be efficient and without side effects, and there is no need to worry about other hidden dangers.

Ye Zhenke remembered that in his previous life, a certain southeastern country was also plagued by locusts, even reaching hundreds of millions of people. As a result, Huaxia sent 40 million duck troops, and it was solved without much effort!

There are only a few chickens and ducks in each household in the village, and all the chickens and ducks in the village add up to about 100, which looks like a lot, but it is far from enough to deal with locusts.

If there is no way to eradicate the locusts, the crops will still be ruined by the locusts, and a hundred chickens and ducks can only play a small role.

"What now?"

Ye Zhen fell into deep thought again.

"Now there's a place that can help us."

At some point, there was suddenly a figure beside her.

Xie Yunshu thought of a place where he could help, there might be a large number of chickens and ducks in captivity, and he looked at Ye Zhen.

"You mean Mochizuki Tower? There will indeed be there, Mochizuki Tower as a restaurant must have its own way of purchasing, and there will be chickens and ducks as ingredients on weekdays. I'll go find Shopkeeper Fu now. ”

Under the hint of the other party's eyes, Ye Zhen understood in seconds, and was about to walk out of the door after speaking.

"Wait, it's too chaotic outside now, and I'm afraid something bad will happen for you to walk alone, I'll go with you."

Xie Yunshu also had to stand up and follow Ye Zhen.

"It's important to ask for help with the locust plague, but the repair of the new house at home also needs someone to supervise the work, and you and I are both gone, who can supervise the construction of the house?"

"This."

For a while, Xie Yunshu was also a little embarrassed.

"I'll go with you, as long as I'm here, I will definitely protect Mrs. Xie."

At this time, Lin Bin stood up and interrupted the conversation between the two.

"That's fine, I'm relieved to have you."

Xie Yunshu only hesitated for a moment before agreeing, if he couldn't leave, Lin Bin was indeed the best candidate, and he also believed that what the other party said would protect Ye Zhen thoroughly.

"Then it's hard for you."

Ye Zhen did not continue to shirk, and went to the direction of the stable with Lin Bin, driving the carriage to the city.

Because of the locust infestation, the business of Mochizuki Tower is not very good now, and there are a few people who eat in the building.

Fu Heng stood inside the counter, frowning slightly and fiddling with the abacus, with a sad look on his face.

"Why is Shopkeeper Fu frowning?"

As soon as Ye Zhen entered the door, he greeted Fu Heng generously.

Fu Heng looked up and saw that it was Ye Zhen, and his brows stretched slightly.

"Naturally, because of today's insect plague, if the insect plague is not stopped, the business of Mochizuki Tower will not be able to continue, and the crops in the fields will also be harmed, even if the insect plague is controlled, Mochizuki Tower will be greatly damaged."

Fu Heng is not afraid to complain in front of Ye Zhen, now that the locust problem has been poked out, the entire county has spread all over the county, and the things he said are also common problems for everyone.

"Shopkeeper Fu, I came today for the insect plague, I have a way to eliminate the locusts, but my strength is too small, and I still need the help of Mochizuki Tower."

Fu Heng's eyes lit up a little when he heard Ye Zhen say.

"Mrs. Xie, if you can really get rid of the locusts, it will really solve my urgent need. What do you think? ”

Although Ye Zhen said that he could solve the locust Fu Heng was very happy, but he didn't easily promise to help, he had to know how much Mochiyue Tower needed to pay for this method, and whether it was worth it.

"I can show it to Shopkeeper Fu first, and then you can decide whether you want to help me after reading the effect."

"Then you come with me."

Fu Heng also simply led Ye Zhen directly to the nearest piece of his own field.

Everyone heard the conversation between Ye Zhen and Fu Heng in Wangyue Tower, and they were also very curious about the way to solve the locusts, and they silently followed them to the field.

Ye Zhen saw the group of people following behind her and didn't stop it, she never thought of monopolizing the solution, solving the insect plague, everyone needs to act together, in order to have the fastest speed, in order to avoid greater losses.

Ye Zhen came to the field to take a look and found that there were not many locusts in this field, and locusts gathered in the field in twos and threes.

"Shopkeeper Fu, there are not many locusts in your field, it is very simple to solve them, you only need to get a dozen ducks, and within half an hour, the ducks will eat all these locusts."

"You're saying ducks can eat locusts?"

Fu Heng's eyes widened, this was the first time he had heard this.

"That's right."

replied firmly, the undoubtedness on Ye Zhen's face made him choose to believe it.

"Come here, go and catch thirty ducks in the building, be quick."

Fu Heng waved his hand to greet his buddy, and thought about letting the guy catch some more ducks.

After a while, the men from Mochizuki Tower returned, followed by a board cart with several cages on it. The quacking of the cage could be heard from afar.

"Let's just let the ducks out."

The man who had been instructed opened the cage directly, and after the ducks who had been hungry in the cage for a day broke free from the cage, they went straight to the locusts in the field.

Everyone stood on the edge of the field and watched as the ducks eliminated the locusts with incredible speed. After the locusts were eaten, the ducks were not satisfied, and continued to quack, looking for food.

"I didn't expect it to be so simple to deal with locusts."

Fu Heng was completely convinced after seeing it, and said with a sigh.

"Locusts aren't that scary."

When Ye Zhen said this, he specially swept around, and saw that everyone nodded again and again before retracting his gaze.

"Mrs. Xie, do you think there's anything I can do to help?"

Fu Hengke did not forget the purpose of Ye Zhen's visit, he came to ask for help.

"Shopkeeper Fu, there are not many chickens and ducks in our village, even if I want to deal with locusts, I'm afraid it won't be enough. I hope you can lend me some chickens and ducks when I need them. ”

"Okay, I'll go back and ask the guy to count how many chickens and ducks are still there, as long as you open your mouth, I will allocate some of them to Mrs. Xie's house."

The sorrow in Fu Heng's eyebrows and eyes was now gone, and he was extremely happy with the help that Ye Zhen needed.

"We also have chickens and ducks at home, and we can also get rid of some locusts, so I will take them to the field when I go back."

Whispers rang out from the crowd of onlookers.

"How can it be so easy, we only have one or two at home, but there are so many locusts in the field, and chickens and ducks can't eat locusts until they are finished."

"yes, when will we have a head in our house?"

The sluggishness in the crowd always spreads quickly, and in a short time everyone goes from excitement to frustration.

Ye Zhen also heard these words, and she knew that everyone had accepted the practice of chickens and ducks eating locusts.

"Ladies and gentlemen, in fact, it is not only chickens and ducks that can eat locusts. People can also eat locusts, locusts are not poisonous, as long as they are handled properly, locusts can also be eaten, not only delicious, but also nourishing the body. ”

It is very slow to rely on chickens, ducks and poultry to eliminate locusts, and it will become faster for people to eliminate locusts, which is Ye Zhen's ultimate goal.

Although the population in ancient times was not large, it is still an era when everyone can't have enough to eat!

If you can persuade them to try to feed on locusts, you may be able to solve some of the problems of food and clothing.

The surroundings became quiet all of a sudden, and everyone's faces were full of surprise, and Ye Zhen repeatedly said something shocking and crazy.

"How is this possible? That's a pest, how can this be eaten. ”

"I feel sick when I see locusts, and if I really eat them, I'm afraid I won't be able to eat for three days."

"But chickens and ducks can be eaten, and there are no adverse reactions after eating."

"What nonsense are you talking about, that's a bug. And how can people be the same as chickens and ducks? ”

Everyone resisted the idea of eating locusts, as if it were some kind of intestinal poison.

"I'll make locusts into a dish, but who would dare to try it?"

Everyone, you look at me, I look at you, all waiting for someone to stand up and give it a try, but no one has stood up for a long time.

"Then I'll ......"

"I'll come, I'm willing to give it a try."

Ye Zhen was about to say that he would make it and eat it for everyone to see, but Lin Bin stood up, he looked directly at the other party, his eyes were full of trust.

"Shopkeeper Fu, please send someone to catch some locusts in the field next door, and borrow your kitchen in the Moon Tower, so that I can have a place to cook these locusts."

"Okay, I'll order someone to prepare."

The guys from Mochizuki Tower used a net to net a bunch of locusts in front of everyone and brought them back to Mochizuki Tower.

"Come with me and see how I cook these locusts."

When he arrived at the Moon Tower, Ye Zhen explained to everyone while cleaning up the locusts and taught everyone how to do it. Although everyone was very resistant to eating locusts, they also watched it very seriously.

After cleaning up the locusts, Ye Zhen prepared a large cauldron, put some cold oil in the pot after it was boiled dry, and waited until the oil temperature rose before the cleaned locusts went in. As soon as the locusts poured in, they squeaked, and the smell of meat being fried until it was charred slowly wafted out of the pot.

One of the onlookers swallowed saliva.

After the locusts were fried, Ye Zhen fished them out of the oil and sprinkled them with a handful of pre-prepared cumin pepper and salt seasoning powder, which made it even more fragrant.

"Brother Lin, you have a taste."

After it was done, Ye Zhen was the first to serve it to Lin Bin, who had been aroused by the worms when he smelled the fragrance before, and when the plate was brought to the front, he picked up a locust and put it in his mouth without saying a word, and chewed it in a big gulp.

"How does it taste?"

Lin Bin didn't reply, he directly picked up another big bite from the plate and chewed it, and after the second one was also eaten, he wiped his mouth unsatisfied.

"It's delicious, not only crispy but also unique."

Hearing Lin Bin say this, the expression on his face didn't seem to be fake, and the suspicious expressions on everyone's faces slowly dissipated, but still no one spoke.

"But anyone else wants to try?"

Ye Zhen took out a few pairs of chopsticks again, waiting for someone to try them.

"Since this brother said it was delicious, then I must try it too."

Fu Heng walked out of the crowd with a smile, picked up chopsticks and ate them.

With Fu Heng taking the lead, the people in the crowd who were still watching also walked out.

"It's really good."

"It's not unpalatable."

"It's fragrant, I haven't tasted it before."

With so many people testifying and tasting, everyone finally put their minds at ease and hurried forward to try, and after a while, a plate of fried locusts made by Ye Zhen was wiped out by everyone.