According to the system, the area affected by the locust plague is thousands of miles away from here.
If we don't take precautions soon, it will be the ordinary people who suffer.
The restaurant was bustling and noisy, a stark contrast to Lin Chengyi's mood at that moment.
If the other party is exaggerating, then it's fine.
But if it's true, it would be very serious.
Nan Zhi said earnestly, "My lord, it doesn't matter where this news came from. The most important thing is that it's true. If we don't take precautions, the refugees will be displaced, and the crisis we face will be much greater than this."
Lin Chengyi's expression grew increasingly gloomy.
After a long silence, he looked up and asked, "Is there any way to stop this locust plague?"
Nanzhi knew that the other party might have believed it to some extent.
She said, "Does Your Excellency know any methods used by the common people to deal with locusts?"
Lin Chengyi: "The only ways people can deal with locusts are by smoking them out or burning them."
But if you burn it, the grain will also be destroyed.
Therefore, locust plagues affecting ordinary people often only protect some important things.
Like crops in a field, there's absolutely nothing you can do about it.
If the grain is ripe, we can harvest some of it earlier.
But the grain is not yet ripe; it's the perfect time for the flowers to bloom. Even if we harvest it, we won't get anything.
If what Namgyal says is true, Lingshan County will have no harvest at all.
Nan Zhi said, "My lord, I have a way."
Lin Chengyi: "Speak quickly." This girl has always been smart. If she can protect the grain, she will be a great hero of Lingshan County.
Nanzhi explained her thoughts to Lin Chengyi in detail.
"Raising ducks is the best way to deal with locusts. Chickens and ducks can eat grass in the fields and also eat locusts. After the locusts are eliminated, people can sell the ducks and make money."
"But where are we going to find so many ducks when there are so many locusts?"
Nan Zhi: "Don't worry, leave the ducks to me. But whether the people are willing to buy the ducks is something that Lord Lin, you must handle."
It has to be said that this is a job that people hate.
"You've got a good eye for things, girl." Lin Chengyi glared at her.
Nan Zhi chuckled and said, "My lord, I am just a peasant official. How can I compare to you in the hearts of the people?"
Lin Chengyi felt very comforted by these words.
Which official doesn't want to gain more respect in the hearts of the people?
"But at this time there was no definite conclusion, so how could the people believe it and be willing to buy ducks?"
"Sir, don't worry. Just inform everyone that there is a very high chance of a locust plague this year. As for whether they buy or not, that's their business."
Lin Chengyi agreed; it seemed that this was the only way.
As Lin Chengyi was leaving, he turned back uncertainly, "Girl, is there really a locust plague?"
Nanzhi stretched out her hand, "If I'm lying, I'm willing to be struck by lightning."
Lin Chengyi flicked his sleeves and said, "Fine, I'll just resign when the time comes."
His mother was incredibly wealthy; she could easily raise a grandson, let alone his own son.
In just a few days, news of a locust plague this year spread throughout the streets and alleys.
Lin Chengyi specifically called over the village chiefs of each village and explained the situation to them in detail.
The village chiefs hurriedly went back to inform the villagers.
Although the villagers didn't believe it, the locust plague was a catastrophic disaster, and they had to take precautions no matter what.
"Have you heard? There's a locust plague this year."
"How are we supposed to live like this!"
"But today the weather is fine and the crops are plentiful, it doesn't look like there's a locust plague."
"Nonsense! This is what the magistrate said himself. How could the magistrate be wrong?"
"I heard that raising ducks can help control locust plagues. I plan to buy a few more. Even if they don't survive, it's just a matter of feeding them some grass. I can resell them later and get a good price for them. They can also lay eggs."
"Yes, yes, I'll go buy a few more too."
Everyone, thinking it was better to be safe than sorry, went to buy ducks.
Seeing that the time was right, Nanzhi had someone bring back the ducks she had bought.
Because the price of ducks in Nam Gyi was low and the quality of the ducks was good, over a thousand ducks were sold in just one day.
Nan Zhi believes that her ducks will be sold out in just a few days.
Lingshan County is large, and 30,000 ducks are not enough, so Nanzhi bought many more from the market to sell.
Almost every household bought ducks.
When Wang Yushu arrived, he saw Nanzhi looking downstairs with a smug expression.
He leaned closer. "What are you looking at?"
He looked down and saw that he was watching someone walk ducks.
Hearing the quacking sounds from downstairs, he complained, "There are ducks everywhere in the city lately, keeping me awake."
Their home also features ducks.
The servants followed behind the duck, constantly cleaning.
He had heard the servants complain several times, but unfortunately, these were all things his father had ordered to be bought.
Even if the servant was exhausted, he dared not speak.
Nanzhi knew why he had come: "Is everything ready?"
Wang Yushu: "Of course, with me in charge, all that's missing now is you."
Nanzhi pulled three pages of paper from her bosom and placed them in front of him.
"These are the blueprints I drew. Take them to a craftsman; they'll understand them."
Seeing that she was taking a cut without lifting a finger, Wang Yushu couldn't help but say, "My Wang family contributed both effort and money, and even He Xiuyuan contributed silver. How come you didn't contribute anything and still took 40% of the profits?"
Nanzhi pulled the three pages of paper back, saying, "I'll do it myself, I don't need you anymore."
"Hey, hey, hey, I was just saying, why are you still angry?" Wang Yushu panicked. This method was actually someone else's idea, so getting 40% wouldn't be a problem.
It's all my fault for being so sharp-tongued.
The few pages of paper were already thin, and under Nan Zhi's strong pressure, they showed a slight tendency to tear.
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