After being exiled, relying on space to pamper the chief assistant

"It's not about eating."

Seemingly amused by everyone's conjecture, Ye Zhen laughed and said immediately:

"I just went out and happened to see children in the village chasing ducks, and it suddenly occurred to me that we can use natural enemies like chickens and ducks to deal with locusts!"

In nature, there are established laws of survival. Although locusts are terrifying, they are not at the top of the food chain. They still have many natural enemies.

In addition to common chickens and ducks, there are also snakes and birds that all feed on these bugs.

Using this natural biological chain to deal with locusts can be said to be highly efficient and has no side effects, so there is no need to worry about other hidden dangers.

Ye Zhen could remember that in his previous life, locusts were raging in a southeastern country, and the number even reached hundreds of millions. As a result, China sent 40 million duck troops and solved them without any effort!

"Each household in the village only raises a few chickens and ducks. The total number of chickens and ducks in the village is only about a hundred. It looks like a lot, but it is far from enough to deal with locusts."

If there is no way to eradicate locusts, the crops will still be destroyed by locusts, and a hundred chickens and ducks can only make a drop in the bucket.

"What now?"

Ye Zhen fell into deep thought again.

"Now there's a place to help us."

At some point, a figure suddenly appeared beside her.

Xie Yunshu thought of a place where he could help. There might be a large number of chickens and ducks raised there. He looked at Ye Zhen.

"Are you talking about Wangyue Tower? There is indeed one there. As a restaurant, Wangyue Tower must have its own purchasing methods. There will also be chicken and duck as spare ingredients on weekdays. I will go find Shopkeeper Fu now."

Under the hint in the other person's eyes, Ye Zhen understood instantly and walked out of the door after speaking.

"Wait a minute, it's too chaotic outside now. You might get into trouble if you go alone. I'll go with you."

Xie Yunshu made a show of standing up and following Ye Zhen.

"It is important to seek help to solve the locust plague, but the repairs of the new house at home also need someone to supervise the work. If you and I are gone, who can supervise the construction of the house?"

"this."

Xie Yunshu was also a little embarrassed for a while.

"I will go with you. As long as I am here, I will protect Madam Xie."

At this time, Lin Bin stood up and interrupted the conversation between the two.

"That's fine, I feel relieved to have you here."

Xie Yunshu only hesitated for a moment before agreeing. If he couldn't leave, Lin Bin was indeed the best candidate. He also believed that he would protect Ye Zhenzhou.

"Then thank you for your hard work."

Ye Zhen did not continue to shirk, and went to the stable with Lin Bin, driving the carriage towards the city.

Due to the raging locusts, the business of Wangyue Building is not very good now, and only a few people are eating in the building.

Fu Heng was standing at the counter, frowning slightly and fiddling with the abacus, with a sad look on his face.

"Why is Shopkeeper Fu frowning?"

As soon as Ye Zhen entered the door, he greeted Fu Heng gracefully.

Fu Heng looked up and saw Ye Zhen, his brows relaxed slightly.

"Of course it's because of the current insect infestation. If the insect infestation cannot be stopped, Wangyue Tower's business will not be able to continue, and the crops in the fields will also be harmed. Even if the insect infestation is controlled, Wangyue Tower will be severely damaged."

Fu Heng is not afraid to complain in front of Ye Zhen. Now that the locust problem has been revealed, it has spread throughout the county. These things he mentioned are also common problems for everyone.

"Shopkeeper Fu, I'm here today just to deal with the insect plague. I have a way to eliminate the locusts, but my power is too small, and I need the help of Wangyue Tower."

Fu Heng's eyes lit up when he heard what Ye Zhen said.

"Mrs. Xie, if you can really eliminate the locusts, it will really solve my urgent problem. What is your idea?"

Although Ye Zhen said that Fu Heng was very happy that he could deal with the locusts, he did not easily promise to help. He first wanted to know how much Wangyuelou needed to pay for this method and whether it was worth it.

"I can demonstrate it to you, Shopkeeper Fu, and then you can decide whether to lend a helping hand to me after seeing the effect."

"Then you come with me."

Fu Heng simply led Ye Zhen to the nearest piece of his own field.

Everyone heard Ye Zhen and Fu Heng's conversation at Wangyue Tower, and they were all very curious about ways to deal with the locusts, so they followed them silently to the fields.

Ye Zhen saw a bunch of people following behind her and did not stop her. She had never thought of monopolizing the solution. To solve the problem of insect pests, everyone needs to act together to achieve the fastest speed and avoid greater losses.

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Ye Zhen came to the field and took a look and found that there were not many locusts in the field. Locusts gathered in twos and threes in the field.

"Shopkeeper Fu, there are not many locusts in your field. It is very simple to deal with them. You only need to get a dozen ducks. In less than half an hour, the ducks will eat up all the locusts."

"You mean ducks can eat locusts?"

Fu Heng's eyes widened. This was the first time he heard this statement.

"That's right."

He replied firmly, and the unquestioning look on Ye Zhen's face made him choose to believe it.

"Come here and catch thirty ducks from the building. Be quick."

Fu Heng waved his hand to greet his waiter, and after thinking for a while, he asked the waiter to catch more ducks.

After a while, the man from Wangyue Tower came back, followed by a cart with several cages on it. You could hear the rattling sounds from the cages in the distance.

"Just let the duck out."

After receiving the order, the waiter opened the cage directly. After the duck, which had been hungry for a day, broke out of the cage, it went straight to the locusts in the ground.

Everyone stood at the edge of the field and watched the ducks kill the locusts at an incredible speed. After the locusts were eaten, the ducks were not satisfied and continued to quack in search of food.

"I didn't expect that it would be so simple to deal with the locusts."

After seeing what he saw, Fu Heng was completely convinced and said with a sigh.

"Locusts are actually not that scary."

When Ye Zhen said this, he glanced around and looked away when he saw everyone nodding.

"Mrs. Xie, do you think there is anything I can do to help?"

Fu Heng did not forget the purpose of Ye Zhen's visit, which was to seek help.

"Shopkeeper Fu, there are not many poultry such as chickens and ducks in our village. Even if I really want to deal with locusts, I'm afraid it won't be enough. I hope you can lend me some chickens and ducks when I need them."

"Okay, when I get back I'll ask the guy to count how many chickens and ducks there are now. As long as you ask, I'll allocate some of them to Mrs. Xie's house."

The sorrow in Fu Heng's eyebrows has disappeared now, and he is extremely happy to help Ye Zhen when he needs it.

"We also raise chickens and ducks at home, and we can also eliminate some locusts. When I get back, I will take the chickens and ducks to the fields."

There were also murmurs among the onlookers.

"It's not that easy. We only have one or two locusts at home, but there are so many locusts in the field. The chickens and ducks can't keep eating the locusts until they are all gone."

"Yes, when will our family be the same?"

The depressed mood in the crowd always spreads out very quickly, and everyone turns from excited and excited to depressed in a short time.

Ye Zhen also heard these words, and she knew that everyone had accepted the practice of chickens and ducks eating locusts.

"Everyone, actually, it's not just poultry such as chickens and ducks that can eat locusts. People can also eat locusts. Locusts are not poisonous. As long as they are handled properly, locusts can also be eaten. They are not only delicious, but they can also nourish the body."

Relying only on chickens, ducks and poultry to eliminate locusts is very slow. If people also help to eliminate locusts, it will become faster. This is Ye Zhen's ultimate goal.

Although the population in ancient times was not that large, it is still an era when no one has enough to eat!

If they can be persuaded to try to feed on locusts, it might be possible to solve some of their food and clothing problems.

The surrounding area suddenly became quiet, everyone's faces were full of surprise, and they repeated what Ye Zhen said was shocking and crazy.

"How is this possible? Those are pests, how can they eat them?"

"I feel sick when I see locusts. If I were really allowed to eat them, I would be so sick that I wouldn't be able to eat for three days."

"But chickens and ducks can be eaten, and there are no adverse reactions after eating them."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Those are insects. And how can humans be the same as chickens and ducks?"

Everyone resisted the idea of ​​eating locusts, as if they were some intestinal poison.

"I will make locusts into a dish, but does anyone dare to try it?"

Everyone looked at me and me, waiting for someone to come forward and give it a try, but after waiting for a long time, no one came forward.

"Then I will..."

"Here I go, I'm willing to give it a try."

Ye Zhen was about to say that he would make it and eat it for everyone to see, but Lin Bin stood up and looked directly at him, his eyes full of trust.

"Shopkeeper Fu, please send someone to catch some locusts in the field next door, and also use your kitchen in Wangyue Building so that I can have a place to cook these locusts."

"Okay, I'll order someone to prepare it right now."

In front of everyone, the man at Wangyue Tower used a net to catch a bunch of locusts and took them back to Wangyue Tower.

"Everyone, please come with me and see how I cook these locusts."

When they arrived at Wangyue Tower, Ye Zhen started cleaning up the locusts while explaining to everyone how to do it. Although everyone resisted eating locusts, they also watched it very seriously.

After cleaning up the locusts, Ye Zhen prepared a large pot. After the pot was dry, he put some cold oil in it. When the oil temperature rose, he put the cleaned locusts in. The locusts made a squeaking sound as soon as they were poured in.

, the smell of fried meat slowly wafted out from the pot.

Some of the people watching secretly swallowed.

After the locusts were fried, Ye Zhen took them out of the oil and sprinkled them with a handful of cumin, pepper, and salt seasoning powder prepared in advance to make them even more fragrant.

"Brother Lin, try it."

After it was done, Ye Zhen was the first to bring it to Lin Bin. The latter had been aroused when he smelled the fragrance. When the plate was brought to him, he picked up a locust and put it in his mouth without saying a word.

He chewed it with big mouthfuls.

"How does it taste?"

Lin Bin didn't reply, just picked up another big mouthful from the plate and chewed it. After finishing the second one, he wiped his mouth with unfinished content.

“Very delicious, not only crispy but also unique in flavor.”

Hearing Lin Bin say this, the expressions on his face didn't seem to be fake. The suspicious expressions on everyone's faces slowly dissipated, but no one spoke.

"Is there anyone else willing to give it a try?"

Ye Zhen took out a few more pairs of chopsticks and waited for others to try them.

"Since this brother said it's delicious, I must try it too."

Fu Heng walked out of the crowd with a smile, picked up his chopsticks and started eating.

With Fu Heng taking the lead, people in the crowd who were still watching also came out.

“Really good.”

“It’s not terrible.”

“It’s very fragrant, a taste I’ve never tasted before.”

With so many people testifying and tasting, everyone finally felt relieved and hurried forward to try it. After a while, everyone wiped out the plate of fried locusts that Ye Zhen made.