Half a month later, a soldier in armor rode a horse and rushed in through the city gate.
"Locust plague in Wuzhi County! Locust plague in Wuzhi County!"
This sound stirred up a huge wave, and the quiet little county town suddenly became noisy.
The messenger, weary from his journey, rushed to the county government office without a moment's rest.
Upon receiving the news, Lin Chengyi muttered to himself, "What Nan girl said was indeed true."
Fortunately, they were prepared.
Lin Chengyi quickly changed his horse, and the messenger took some dry rations and continued on to the next county town.
"So what the magistrate said was true!"
"Quickly, quickly, feed the ducks well these next few days, and they'll definitely be of help in a couple of days."
Those who haven't bought ducks yet should hurry up and find out where they can get ducks, chickens, or geese.
"Master, the locusts will arrive in three days."
Nanzhi looked at him and said, "But didn't you say it would be at least a month? According to the time, there are still fifteen days left. Why is it so fast?"
Cherry said, "Some areas where locusts pass through are suffering from drought, and there is not much grain in the fields, so the locusts stay for a short time, which is why this situation has occurred."
Nanzhi rushed to the county government office and told him the news she had just received.
"Three days!" Lin Chengyi exclaimed in surprise.
Nan Zhi nodded and said, "Lord Lin, there's no need to rush. Just appease the villagers and tell them not to feed the ducks the day after tomorrow, so they can eat even more then."
With only three days left, the entire city is under martial law. To protect her rice paddies, Nam Gyi returns to her village.
Every household stayed close to their own fields.
Nan Qun stood guard by the rice paddy, his eyes fixed on it without blinking.
The rice seedlings in the paddy field have grown up, and ducks swim around in the field like patrolling guards.
In Namgyal's view, rice paddies are the most important thing.
She bought a pesticide specifically for locusts from the system; this pesticide was only effective against cockroaches.
"Cherry, will the duck be poisoned if it eats this medicine?"
Cherry said, "Of course not. The system's mall is omnipotent. It uses hormones to kill locusts, but it is harmless to humans and animals."
High-tech stuff.
She admitted that she hadn't been careful and had sprayed pesticide all over the rice paddies. By the time she finished, the sun had already set.
Back home, Nanzhi called over her three treasures.
"I'm so tired." Nanzhi sat on the stool.
Da Bao was responsible for massaging the shoulders with his paws, while Er Bao and San Bao were each responsible for one leg.
Nan Zhi comfortably closed her eyes, making Zhou Chang, who was standing to the side, feel envious.
After feeding him for so long, I haven't seen the two wolf cubs massage his shoulders and legs.
Zhou Chang practically wore the word 'jealousy' on his face.
However, Zhou Chang's expression remained somber as he thought about the locust plague that would follow in a few days.
Seeing the worry on his face, Nan Chunxian couldn't help but ask, "Sir, are you worried about this locust plague?"
Zhou Chang glanced at his student and then nodded.
Historically, locust plagues have always been followed by widespread famine, but unfortunately, he can only hide in a small mountain gully now.
He looked at the three students in front of him and said, "Today we'll talk about what to do after the locust plague. Who wants to go first?"
Nan Chungu was young and always took the lead in everything he did. "Sir," he said, "I think the court should allocate silver as soon as possible. With silver, everyone can sell grain and buy clothes."
Zhou Chang didn't comment. "Lin Jiaxiang, what do you think?"
Lin Jiaxiang was as if he had been suddenly chosen by the master; he was completely unprepared.
"I think it would be better if the imperial court distributed grain."
Finally, Zhou Chang turned his gaze to Nan Chunxian, who was deep in thought.
“You.” He pointed at Nan Chunxian with his fan.
"Sir, I think that on the one hand, the imperial court should allocate funds and transport grain to appease the local people. On the other hand, we should also guard against these people to prevent them from becoming refugees."
Zhou Chang nodded. Of the three answers, only Nan Chunxian's was better, but it still seemed to be missing something.
He fixed his gaze on someone who was enjoying themselves.
"Nan girl, what do you think?"
"Huh? What?" Nanzhi, who was called out, opened her blurry eyes.
Clearly, they hadn't been listening to the conversation over there.
Nan Chunxian smiled and said, "Sister, the master is asking for your opinion on this locust plague."
I see.
Nan Zhi rubbed her sleepy eyes, sat up straight, and just when everyone thought she was about to make a statement.
She suddenly said, "I'm just an ordinary person. I have no money, no power, and I can't do anything."
It's inexplicable, but it makes a lot of sense.
In this era, you really can't do anything without being an official.
These words struck a chord with the three men; what good were their lofty pronouncements?
The three men lowered their heads in deep thought, determined to pass the imperial examinations so that they could speak up for the people.
Zhou Chang sneered, "Have you forgotten that you were personally appointed by His Majesty?"
“Master, you know that my official position is nominal.”
Nan Chunxian knew that her sister was always intelligent and had her own opinions on both academic research and business.
Regarding the locusts, it was my elder sister who informed the county magistrate in advance.
Therefore, she must have a better way.
Seeing the curious looks on their faces, Nanzhi coughed and shared her thoughts.
"Let me ask you a question: if you were refugees, what would be the first thing you would do?"
Nan Chungu immediately said, "Find food to fill our stomachs."
"Anything else?"
Nan Chungu: "Find the grain and hide it so no one finds it."
"What if we get discovered?"
Nan Chungu stood up. "Then let's fight them."
After he finished speaking, the older Nan Chunxian and Lin Jiaxiang were energized.
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