Everyone was stunned.

The lord has a way so soon?

Xun Yu was overjoyed, and hurriedly asked, "Lord, what is the method, you can tell it quickly." ”

"How do you think the locust plague came about?"

Hua Xiong asked rhetorically.

"Locusts are supposed to be made of fish and shrimp. The locusts flew into the sea and turned into fish and shrimp. ”

Wang Yun shook his head and said.

"No, Bangu once said that war is the cause of the locust plague. Therefore, after the fighting, there will be locusts. ”

Li Ru shook his head in disapproval.

Hua Xiong couldn't help but laugh dumbly.

The cognition of these ancients is really shallow, no wonder when encountering the locust plague, there are still people who try to beg for the locust plague to end quickly by sacrificing to the gods.

"In fact, the reason for the formation of the locust plague is very simple, there will be a locust plague after a long drought!"

There was a commotion in the crowd, and the expressions on their faces were a little incredulous.

How can locust plagues have anything to do with drought?

Seeing that they didn't believe it, Hua Xiong smiled and continued,

"Think about it, since ancient times, before every locust outbreak, has the weather been extremely dry?"

The crowd was lost in thought.

"It seems like that's the case."

Cai Yong, who is extremely familiar with history, frowned.

"But why does drought cause locust plagues?"

Guo Jia asked suspiciously.

"Because of the arid environment, it is very suitable for locusts to grow, reproduce and survive.

So if the weather is dry, there will be a locust plague the following year! ”

Hua Xiong said in a deep voice.

"My lord is right." Xun Yu affirmed that it was a big drought in Yanzhou, Yuzhou and other places last year! ”

"If we want to control the locust plague, the first step is to establish a correct understanding for the people of the world and the ministers of the court.

Let them know that the locust plague is not some so-called heavenly punishment. ”

Hua Xiong said.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"So what's next?" Xun Yu asked.

"When the people realized that locusts were just ordinary natural disasters.

We need to encourage the people to hunt and kill locusts. ”

Hua Xiong described the various methods of controlling locust plagues in history.

For example, by changing dry fields to paddy fields, aquatic weeds can be eliminated to prevent locusts from laying eggs.

For example, the policy was promulgated that as long as the locusts were caught, they would be immediately exchanged for money from the government.

These methods are unheard of by everyone.

Hearing the end, they all opened their mouths in surprise.

As early as when Hua Xiong opened his mouth to speak, Xun Yu on the side worked hard to write and recorded everything.

Looking at the dense paper, Xun Yu said with a look of ecstasy,

"If the method provided by the lord can be implemented, there will be no more locust plagues in the future!"

"Yes, these methods can definitely cure the locust plague."

Cai Yong was also delighted.

"Lord, I thank you for the people of the world!"

Xun Yu stood up solemnly and saluted Hua Xiong.

"Thank you, as long as the people can live and work in peace and contentment, I will be satisfied."

Hua Xiong said with a smile.

Everyone was in awe.

……

Luoyang City Teahouse.

"Little Er, why has the price of your food risen again?"

A middle-aged literati, dissatisfied with the authenticity.

"This lord, you really can't blame us."

Xiao Er said innocently,

"Isn't there a locust plague recently, so the price of food has risen."

The middle-aged literati hammered the table with hatred,

"This is all Huaxiong's traitorous ministers, so it is difficult for God to come down to punish the people."

At this moment, a strong man suddenly stood up and walked over,

"Hey, what nonsense are you talking about?"

The middle-aged literati was startled, and then stiffened his neck and said,

"What, am I not right?"

"Nonsense, of course you're not right!"

The strong man said angrily,

"The so-called locust plague is completely an ordinary natural disaster, you don't have to fuck to slander King Wei!"

"Cut, how many years have you been reading, and you are also pointing fingers at me?"

The middle-aged literati pursed his lips with a disapproving expression.

"Come on, come on, see for yourself who is ignorant."

The strong man sneered and slapped a newspaper on the table.

The people who watched the excitement around looked around, and it turned out to be a "Huaxia News".

It was the locust plague that was reported on the front page of the news.

The content of the article is clearly written from the reasons for the formation of locusts, to the process of formation, and even the final solution.

"This article was written by King Wei himself. What else do you have to say now? ”

The strong man looked at the middle-aged literati with a sneering expression.

"This ...... Maybe it's all fake, it's a thief in order to beautify himself! ”

The middle-aged literati retorted.

"If you say it is false, you point out what is wrong."

The strong man sneered.

But the middle-aged literati hesitated for a while, but they couldn't say anything.

Seeing this, the strong man glanced at him with disdain and turned to look at everyone.

"Folks, don't listen to this guy's nonsense.

King Wei was incomparably benevolent and righteous, and first provided us with seeds and farm tools for free, so that we could reclaim wasteland.

Schools were built in various states to make children literate for free.

He has put down rebellions in various places one after another, so that the people of the world can live a stable life.

Recently, the locust plague has been raging, and his old man has even exempted the locust plague from paying taxes, and even distributed food for disaster relief.

He also encouraged us to catch locusts and exchange them for money.

How can such a person be a traitor? ”

His words made everyone present nod.

"Yes, Lord Wei loves the people like a son, how can he be a traitor?"

"Luoyang City was built by King Wei, and he provided us with a house for free, an absolute good official."

"The school that our children go to is built by King Wei for free!"

The strong man sneered and looked at the middle-aged literati,

"King Wei is not only not a traitor, but a great hero!

And those who slander his old man like you are a big traitor! ”

The eyes of everyone looking at the middle-aged literati had changed.

Dare to say that King Wei is a traitor, don't you want to live anymore?

The middle-aged literati's face turned pale, and he didn't know what to do for a while.

"Get out, dare to say bad things about King Wei in the future, let me catch you, and I will not have your good juice to eat!"

The strong man said coldly.

The middle-aged literati didn't dare to say anything more, and left the teahouse in a gloomy manner.

Hua Xiong's plan for controlling the locust plague was soon conveyed to the states under the jurisdiction of the imperial court.

The officials of the imperial court did not dare to slack off, and hurriedly commanded the people to deal with the locusts with all their might.

……

A few days later, Hua Xiong was in the command post.

Xun Yu and other ministers walked in with a spring breeze on their faces.

"Good news, my lord!"

"Oh, where does the joy come from?"

Hua Xiong asked with a smile.

"Recently, official documents have come from various places that the locust plague has been initially contained.

This is certainly a happy event! ”

Xun Yu handed over a few documents and closed his mouth happily.

Hua Xiong took it and flipped through it carefully.