"There are other ways to solve the problem of insufficient manpower, such as eating the locusts." Gu Yufei picked up a piece of pork elbow and said with a smile.
"Fei'er, are you kidding? How can people eat locusts?" Fu Xiuqi said with a half-smile.
"I'm not kidding, that stuff is delicious when fried. It's also high in protein, so I think a lot of people would like it."
"Hahaha, Fei'er is really thoughtful." Gu Yunfei was fighting outside all year round. Sometimes he would run out of ammunition and food. He even tried to catch snakes, insects, rats and ants to fill his stomach.
But at that time, the march was urgent, so most people just roasted the food over the fire and ate it.
Fu Xiuqi: “……………………”
He usually lived a life of luxury in Jiangcheng and had never thought about eating insects. When the emperor assigned him to treat the locusts, his first thought was to increase the number of people to spread poison, so that no other insects, let alone locusts, would survive.
"What does Xiuqi think?" asked Gu Xiang.
"In response to Father, other than increasing the manpower for pest control, I haven't thought of a better way yet."
As soon as Gu Yufei heard it, she knew that he was planning to target the soldiers.
Is locust control just an excuse?
"I have a way, and it doesn't require a lot of manpower." Gu Yufei said seriously.
"Oh, tell me about it?"
Everyone present looked at Gu Yufei curiously.
"You go to the farm and buy 20,000 ducks and put them on the border. Then find a few sheepdogs and some soldiers to help manage them. If the number of ducks is not enough, add some more later. These ducks can eat locusts." Gu Yufei said.
There was a look of approval in Gu Xiang's eyes.
"Are you sure a duck is enough?" Fu Xiuqi asked.
"Of course you can, unless you're not a locust, but a bat. Hahahaha..."
The border regions of the country have been plagued by locusts. If this infestation can be eradicated, the emperor will be delighted. They originally sent soldiers to catch them, but they couldn't catch them all. Perhaps ducks could help.
"Xiuqi, this is a token for 5,000 soldiers. You can use it to dispatch them." His brother-in-law was in trouble, so he couldn't help. Gu Yunfei thought as he took out a small token from his arms.
"Thank you!" Fu Xiuqi hurriedly thanked him.
Gu Yufei glanced at Gu Yunfei: Her brother is too kind-hearted.
Although there were only 5,000 soldiers, Fu Xiuqi still felt very happy.
Well begun is half done.
After obtaining 5,000 soldiers, Fu Xiuqi became very active. He toasted Gu Xiang and Gu Yunfei with several glasses of white wine, and finally fell down.
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After Fu's mother had her son carried away, she tried to find an excuse to send the guests away. She had to go over and show her power after what that woman had done.
Gu Yunfei didn't want to go back yet. He wanted to see the blue-eyed lady again. He had a few questions he wanted to confirm.
"Mrs. Fu just said that the young lady is a singer who came to celebrate the Queen Mother's birthday. Her singing must be as beautiful as the sound of nature. Could you please ask her to come and sing a song for us to enjoy?" Gu Yunfei suddenly said.
Gu Yufei and Gu Xiang looked at him in unison.
Is this the thousand-year-old iron tree about to bloom?
"Well... Miss Diva is resting now, so it might be a little inconvenient for her." Mother Fu said in embarrassment.
"Forget it, brother, you can listen to it next time." Gu Yufei said. Gu Yunfei must not fall for Du Shuting.
This woman is no ordinary character.
Gu Yufei thought.
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