"It is unknown when these locust eggs were left, but there is no denying that Dagan is about to face an unprecedented disaster."
After hearing what Sun Jian said, Li Gancheng and Yao Tianzheng were ashen-faced. The news came too suddenly, and they still couldn't believe what was happening before their eyes.
This locust plague is beyond anything that humans can match!
This matter is of utmost importance; if not handled properly, it could cost the lives of tens of millions of people!
Fifteen days!
This means that even if they were to deal with it now, they would only have about ten days.
"This matter requires an immediate audience with the Emperor! There is no time to lose!"
"We must come up with a solution to this problem immediately!"
Yao Tianzheng quickly calmed himself down and calmly analyzed the current situation.
"Brother Sun, this matter is of great importance. How many people know about it now?"
Li Gancheng turned to Sun Jian and asked.
No wonder his brother Sun looked worried when he entered the Yao residence; he hadn't expected to discover something so significant.
He and Yao Tianzheng were considering similar issues, but there were still many details that needed to be learned from Sun Jian.
The emergence of this unprecedented locust plague has caused public unrest, and if not properly controlled, it could lead to distorted consequences!
"Before this, no one except Gu Hu and I had discovered it."
Sun Jian remained unhurried, having already experienced the shock he felt at the imperial estate.
"Such a large-scale locust plague was bound to be discovered by farmers and the public sooner or later. Moreover, locusts have an extremely fast growth cycle, so the plague is probably coming before people even notice it!"
"Regardless of whether anyone else discovers it, this news must be blocked immediately!" Li Gancheng said.
Yao Tianzheng chimed in, "Your Highness is right! If the news leaks out, the entire country will be in a state of panic!"
Sun Jian nodded in agreement, acknowledging their proposal.
"The scariest thing about this thing is that it can reproduce continuously... and the larvae have an extremely fast growth cycle."
"There's no time to lose, Your Highness, Mr. Sun. Shall we go to the palace to meet the Emperor now?"
"good!"
Sun Jian immediately agreed, as his purpose in seeking out Governor Yao was to meet with the emperor.
Governor Yao had the authority to travel to the Imperial Study, and the Crown Prince was the heir apparent. With these two present, meeting the Emperor was an extremely simple matter.
After deciding to meet the emperor, the three of them did not hesitate any longer. After settling their respective servants and guests, they set off for the palace in a carriage.
Along the way, apart from Sun Jian, Li Gancheng and Yao Tianzheng both had grim and unpleasant expressions, their minds filled with thoughts of how to deal with the situation.
"I say, why do you all look so gloomy?"
Sun Jian glanced at the two of them helplessly.
Locust plagues have always been considered a natural disaster, and they can't be solved simply by trying to find solutions...
What can you do even if you rack your brains? It only adds to your troubles.
"How can we not worry... Such a severe locust plague is right before our eyes. If it is not handled properly, trillions of people will lose their lives."
After hearing Li Gancheng's words, Sun Jian rolled his eyes at him in annoyance and didn't respond.
Seeing Sun Jian's expression, Li Gancheng thought that Sun Jian already had a solution. Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he fixed his gaze on Sun Jian.
"Brother Sun, judging from your confident demeanor, do you already have a plan in mind?"
Yao Tianzheng also turned his gaze in that direction, and his emotions became agitated.
In their eyes, Sun Jian was a genius who often came up with unexpected strategies and might actually have a way to deal with things.
"There is a saying, but my method is difficult to make effective, and only His Majesty can do it."
In fact, on the way to Yao Tianzheng's residence, Sun Jian already had a solution to the locust plague in mind.
However, this method is somewhat embarrassing to talk about, and it can only be effective if the emperor takes the lead.
Based on his experience across two generations, Sun Jian believed that this possibility was relatively low.
"Sir, please tell me! What method is it?"
Yao Tianzheng said excitedly.
"Yes, Brother Sun, this matter concerns the lives of billions of people, please tell us!"
Seeing how excited the two were, Sun Jian hesitated to speak.
"You really want to hear this?"
"Oh, my dear brother Sun, please tell us quickly! How will our teacher and I know whether it will work or not if you don't tell us?"
Li Gancheng's patience was almost worn out by Sun Jian.
Sun Jian glanced at the two men helplessly. "My method is very simple, just three words: catch, fry, eat."
"What?"
Li Gancheng and Yao Tianzheng were stunned for a moment.
Clearly, they didn't understand what Sun Jian meant, and they didn't even hear those three words clearly.
"Catch locusts, fry locusts, eat locusts."
Sun Jian shrugged and spoke frankly.
"What!!"
This time, the two of them heard clearly, but they were both stunned by the shock of the flax.
The two men were in perfect sync. Both stared wide-eyed, mouths slightly agape, at Sun Jian with expressions of utter shock.
Sun Jian could understand their reaction.
After all, this was the common perception in this era. In their eyes, locusts were a calamity sent down by heaven.
They can only be driven away, not eaten, otherwise misfortune and divine punishment will befall them.
Many ignorant people even believed that locusts were poisonous and that eating them would shorten one's lifespan.
These ideas, which seem utterly absurd in later times, were deeply ingrained in the minds of people in that era.
Sun Jian was not surprised by their reaction, after all, he had not only suggested eating, but also asked His Majesty to take the lead in eating.
It's good that they don't admit they're being rebellious.
Fortunately, today Sun Jian was sitting opposite Li Gancheng and Yao Tianzheng. If it were anyone else, they would have imprisoned Sun Jian no matter what.
Such words are utterly disrespectful and ungrateful.
Sun Jian shrugged and said nonchalantly, "This is the only solution I can offer. Otherwise, what can Heaven do about the locust plague?"
"I've been struggling with whether or not to reveal this method, because it's indeed hard for you to accept, but it's the only way, there's no other way. If I don't reveal it, then I won't mention it again when I meet the Emperor later."
At that moment, Li Gancheng and Yao Tianzheng both fell silent inside the carriage.
Sun Jian was right. Even if he used all the supplies in his backpack, as well as all the lottery tickets and gift packs, it would be to no avail.
Because the number of locusts in this plague is simply too large, even the best prizes won in the lottery are just a drop in the ocean; they can only provide supplementary assistance, not a cure.
It's a different story when it comes to food. There are so many refugees, displaced people, and starving people all over the country.
If such a massive swarm of locusts were to fall from the sky, how many people could be fed?
This is truly turning disaster into blessing, a divine intervention!
But people couldn't accept this, so what could Sun Jian do?
The atmosphere fell silent, with only the creaking of the axle in the air.
After a while, Li Gancheng stammered to Sun Jian, "Brother Sun, can... can these locusts really be eaten?"
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