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

"It's not about eating."

As if he was amused by everyone's guess, Ye Zhen laughed and immediately said:

"I just went out and happened to meet a child in the village driving ducks. I suddenly remembered that natural enemies like chickens and ducks can be used to deal with locusts!"

In nature, there are established rules of survival. Locusts are terrible, but they are not at the top of the food chain, and they still have many natural enemies.

In addition to the common chickens and ducks, there are also snakes and birds, which feed on these insects.

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

Ye Zhen remembered that in a certain Southeast country in his previous life, he was also raging locusts, even reaching hundreds of millions of dollars. As a result, China sent 40 million duck troops, which solved the problem with no 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 one hundred. It looks quite a lot, but it is far from enough to deal with locusts."

If there is no way to cure the locusts, the crops will still be ruined by the locusts. The role of a hundred chickens and ducks can only play is just a drop in the bucket.

"What about now?"

Ye Zhen fell into deep thought again.

“Now there is a place that can help us.”

At some point, there was a figure next to her.

Xie Yunshu thought of a place where he could help, where there might be a large number of chickens and ducks in captivity, so he looked at Ye Zhen.

"You mean Wangyue Tower? There is indeed a Wangyue Tower, as a restaurant, which must have its own purchasing methods. On weekdays, there will be chickens and ducks as ingredients to spare. I'll go to find Manager Fu now."

With the other party's eyes hinting, Ye Zhen understood in seconds and was about to go out after he said that.

"Wait, it's too chaotic outside now. If you walk alone, you may be in trouble. I'll go with you."

Xie Yunshuo also wants to stand up and follow Ye Zhen.

"It is important to seek help to resolve the locust plague, but the repair of the new house at home also requires someone to supervise the work. You and I have both left. Who can supervise the construction of the house?"

"this."

For a moment, Xie Yunshu was also a little embarrassed.

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

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

"It's good, I don't have to worry if you are there."

Xie Yunshu just hesitated for a moment and agreed. If he couldn't leave, Lin Bin was indeed the best candidate, and he also believed that what the other party said would protect Ye Zhen carefully.

"That's thank you for your hard work."

Ye Zhen did not continue to refuse, and went to the direction of the stable with Lin Bin, driving the carriage to the city.

Because of the raging locusts, the business in Wangyue Tower is not very good now, and there are a few people eating in the building.

Fu Heng stood inside the counter, frowned slightly and fiddled with the abacus, with a sad look on his face.

"Why is Manager Fu frowning?"

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

Fu Heng looked up and saw that it was Ye Zhen, and his eyebrows slightly stretched.

"Of course it is because of the current insect plague. If the insect plague is not stopped, the business of Wangyue Tower will not be able to continue, and the crops in the fields will be damaged. Even if the insect plague is controlled, Wangyue Tower will be greatly damaged."

Fu Heng was not afraid of complaining in front of Ye Zhen. Now that the locust problem has been exposed, the entire county has spread all over the county. What he said is also a common problem for everyone.

"Shopkeeper Fu, I'm here today for the insect scourge. I have a way to eliminate locusts, that is, my power is too small, and I need the help of Wangyue Tower."

Fu Heng's eyes lit up a little when he heard Ye Zhen's words.

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

Although Ye Zhen said that it could solve the problem of the locust, Fu Heng was very happy, but he did not easily promise help. He had to know how much Wangyue Tower would pay for this method and whether it was worth it.

"I can demonstrate it to Manager Fu first. After you see the effect, you will decide whether to lend a helping hand to me."

"Then you follow me."

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

Everyone heard the conversation between Ye Zhen and Fu Heng at the Wangyue Tower, and were very curious about the ways to solve the locusts, and silently followed them to the field.

Ye Zhen saw the crowd of people following behind him and did not stop her. She never thought of having an exclusive solution to solve the insect plague. Everyone needs to act together to get the fastest speed and avoid greater losses.

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Ye Zhen came to the field and found that there were not many locusts in the field, and there were two groups of locusts gathered in the field.

"Shopkeeper Fu, there are not many locusts in your field. It is very easy to solve them. You only need someone to get a dozen ducks. In less than a moment, the ducks will eat up all these 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 answered with confidence, and the unquestionable thing on Ye Zhen's face made him choose to believe it.

"Come here, come and catch thirty ducks in the building, come quickly."

Fu Heng waved his hand to greet his friend, thinking about it and let the guy catch more ducks.

After a while, the guy from Wangyue Tower came back, and there was a cart behind him, with several cages on it. You could hear the rattle from the cage from afar.

"Release the duck directly."

The guy who got the order opened the cage directly. After the duck who had been hungry in the cage for a whole day broke free from the cage, he headed straight for the locusts in the ground.

Everyone stood by the field and watched the ducks deal with the locusts at an incredible speed. After the locusts were eaten, the ducks were not satisfied and continued to quarrel and search for food.

"I didn't expect that it would be so simple to solve the locust."

After seeing that it was true, Fu Heng was completely convinced and sighed.

"The locusts aren't that scary."

When Ye Zhen said this, he swept around him. When he saw everyone nodding repeatedly before retracting his gaze.

"Mrs. Xie, what do you think I can help?"

Fu Heng did not forget Ye Zhen's purpose of visiting the door, and was here to seek help.

"Shopkeeper Fu, there are not many poultry like chickens and ducks in our village. Even if I want to deal with locusts, it is not enough. I hope you can borrow some chickens and ducks for me when I need them."

"Okay, I'll ask the guy to count how many chickens and ducks there are now when I go back. As long as you speak, I will send a part to your home by Mrs. Xie."

The sorrow in Fu Heng's eyes and eyes was gone now, and he was extremely happy to see the help Ye Zhen needed.

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

Whispers also rang among the onlookers.

"It's not that easy. We only have one or two at home, but there are so many locusts in the field. Chicken and duck cannot eat locusts until they are eaten up."

"Yes, when will our family be here?"

The sluggish emotions in the crowd always emanate quickly, and soon everyone goes from being excited to being frustrated.

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

"Everyone, in fact, it is not only chickens, ducks and other poultry that can eat locusts. Humans can also eat locusts. Locusts are not poisonous. As long as they are properly treated, locusts can also be eaten, not only delicious, but also nourish the body."

It is very slow to rely solely on chickens, ducks and poultry to eliminate locusts. If people also eliminate locusts, they will become faster. This is Ye Zhen’s ultimate goal.

Although the population in ancient times was not large, it is still an era when everyone can’t eat enough!

If they can be advised to try to feed on locusts, they may be able to solve some problems of food and clothing.

The surroundings suddenly became quiet, and everyone's faces were filled with surprise, and they repeated what shocking words Ye Zhen said.

"How is this possible? That's a pest, how can you eat it?"

"I feel disgusted when I see the locusts. If I really let me eat them, I'm afraid I'll be disgusted for three days."

"But you can eat chickens and ducks, and there are no adverse reactions after eating."

"What nonsense are you talking about? That's a bug. And how can people be the same as chickens and ducks?"

Everyone resisted the proposal of eating locusts, as if it was a poison that penetrated the intestines.

"I will make locusts into a dish, but who dares to give it a try?"

Everyone looked at me, and I looked at you, waiting for someone to stand up and try, but after waiting for a long time, no one stood up.

"Then I will..."

"I'll do it, 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 the other party, his eyes full of trust.

"Shopkeeper Fu, please send someone to the next field to catch some locusts, and you also want to borrow the kitchen of your Wangyue Tower to give me a place to cook these locusts."

"Okay, I'll order someone to prepare."

The guy at Wangyue Tower took a bunch of locusts back to Wangyue Tower in front of everyone.

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

When they arrived at the Moon Watching Tower, Ye Zhen explained to everyone while cleaning up the locusts and teaching everyone how to do it. Although everyone was very resistant to eating locusts, they also looked at it very seriously.

After cleaning up the locusts, Ye Zhen prepared a large pot, and after the pot was dried, he added some cold oil. After the oil temperature rose, he brought the cleaned locusts into it. As soon as the locusts were poured in, it made a squeaking sound.

A smell of the meat being fried to the burnt smell slowly floated out of the pot.

Some of the people watching secretly swallowed.

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

"Brother Lin, try it."

After the preparation, Ye Zhen was the first to bring it to Lin Bin. The latter was aroused by greed 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 started chewing in big mouthfuls.

“How does it taste?”

Lin Bin didn't reply, and directly picked up a big mouth from the plate and chewed it. After finishing the second one, he wiped his mouth with unsatisfactory feelings.

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

After hearing Lin Bin say this, the expression on his face did not seem to be fake. The skeptical expression on everyone's face slowly disappeared, but no one spoke.

"But anyone else is willing to give it a try?"

Ye Zhen took out a few pairs of chopsticks and waited for someone to try.

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

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

With Fu Heng's lead, the people who were still watching from the crowd also came out.

“It’s really good.”

“It’s not bad.”

"It smells very fragrant, I haven't tasted it before."

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