Became a prodigy in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 186 Anti-locust Disaster Technology

Li Ke asked: "Teacher, why are you rushing back in such a hurry? I don't know what's going on with Father Emperor's affairs!"

Cheng Chuli: "Don't worry, you don't need to worry about your father. Since he is so confident and promised so readily, he must know that these locusts are not edible.

I guess!Your father is playing tricks on them!Let's!Just don't mess with him.If we accidentally disrupt his plan, then our sin will be great.

Let's hurry back!The locust plague is coming. If we don’t rush back to prepare for it, our crops will be lost when the locusts come. "

Li Ke nodded and said, "The teacher is right, so let's go back as soon as possible!"

Li Ke and Li You's attention was instantly attracted by Cheng Chuli's words.

Just kidding, that's a plague of locusts!The locust plague is coming, but the knowledge that the crops can still be kept is so attractive.

You must know that throughout history, there has been no solution to locust plagues.This has to be learned, the sooner the better.

Both Li Ke and Li You's eyes were bright, and then they followed Cheng Chuli and left Tai Chi Hall together with Daliu.

Unfortunately, the conversation between the three of them was very quiet, and Cheng Yaojin couldn't hear it at all.

Soon, only a few scattered people including Li Er were left in the Tai Chi Hall.

"Where is Qin Qiong?"

Li Er shouted.

Qin Qiong quickly took two steps forward, cupped his hands and said, "The minister is here."

Li Er: "Send out Zuo Wuwei to closely monitor the entire city of Chang'an. Don't let these old bastards slip away. What's more, we must guard against their tricks? I want to see, what the hell are these old bastards up to? "

That's right, Li Er suspected that these old guys had other plans, and they didn't really bet against him at all.

"Yes. The minister accepts the order."

Knowing that the matter was of great importance, Qin Qiong didn't dare to neglect, and hurriedly accepted the order.

"Yuchi Gong."

Li Er shouted again.

Yuchi Gong hurriedly stepped forward to agree.Qin Qiong withdrew from the Tai Chi Hall.

Li Erdao: "Send out the Marquis Wu's army, and pay close attention to the actions of these families. If something is wrong, send someone to report it immediately. If necessary, you can kill it first and then act."

After Yu Chigong received the decree, he also withdrew from the Tai Chi Hall.

As soon as they go.Li Shimin found Li Junxian again.He said to him: "Li Junxian, go find a hundred people who are willing to eat locusts, and give them enough rewards. If they are willing to do it, don't tell them what happened first. Be sure to keep it secret, and don't make any mistakes. Do you understand?"

Li Junxian nodded and said: "Yes, Your Majesty, do you know what to do?"

Li Er said again: "Choose a thousand people who are trustworthy enough, bring the representatives of those aristocratic families, and go all the way north, go directly to the disaster area to catch locusts for me. As many as you can catch, try to catch as many as possible. Try tomorrow morning Come back before, the sooner this matter ends, the better. Do you understand?"

Not to mention, Li Er is really worried, as the saying goes, there are many dreams in the night!The longer the time drags on, the more likely the other party is to tamper with.

"Yes, Majesty, don't worry! I must choose those who are trustworthy enough, and there will be absolutely no problems."

This link is the most important, and nothing can go wrong.If someone got into a hole and poisoned it or something.It's time to blow up.

How did Li Shimin know?Those old men were very calm and didn't even bother to do such a thing.They are guaranteed to win.

A series of orders were issued, and after everything was arranged.

Li Shimin still looked at Fang Xuanling and the others worriedly and said, "That's all I can think of, tell me, what do these old guys want to do?"

Fang Xuanling and the others also looked confused!We all know that locusts are edible.That's what these old men do.This is really beyond their comprehension.

Fang Xuanling and the others look at me and I look at you.Then, everyone was speechless.

In the end, Fang Xuanling had no choice but to stand up and said: "Your Majesty, this matter is too weird, I really can't understand it. I have something to say, but I don't know if I should say it or not."

Li Er said: "Say."

Fang Xuanling said: "Your Majesty, I am really uneasy in my heart. I always feel that something is wrong with this matter, but I really can't see what is wrong. Your Majesty, is it too hasty for you to accept this bet?"

Li Er's brows immediately frowned.At this moment, he also felt a little hasty.

"Dear dears, in today's situation, these old guys have stepped on my face. Do you think I will endure it?"

Fang Xuanling said: "However, the consequences of this matter are too serious. What if they really follow their way and lose?"

Li Er's heart sank immediately, and the faces of the others were also not very good-looking.

There is no doubt that they all have the same thoughts in their hearts.

Li Er said: "Then what should we do now? Even the agreement has been signed."

Fang Xuanling said: "Now, we can't think of a better way, and we can only follow the emperor's arrangement to arrange this game as soon as possible to reduce the chance of being cheated."

Li Er nodded and said, "Now, that's the only way to go. I believe that as long as we are careful enough to guard against them, victory will definitely belong to us."

There is no solution to this problem.As courtiers, Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji were very embarrassed.

Fang Xuanling thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, when we win, the officials of these aristocratic families will join hands to hang the seal together. What is Your Majesty going to do? Are you really going to kill?"

This was a very worrying question for Fang Xuanling. They admired Confucianism, so naturally they didn't want the emperor to kill.

Although there is a reason to kill them after the investigation by Cheng Chuli at that time, but too many killings will always be bad for the emperor's reputation.

What they want is always a benevolent and righteous king.

The emperor was taken aback. To be honest, he hadn't had time to think about this issue yet.

"Xuanling, do you have a solution?"

Everyone looked at Fang Xuanling with piercing eyes.Not only Fang Xuanling, they are also very concerned about this issue.

Fang Xuanling said: "Your Majesty, I feel that our current official positions are still too bloated. I have been thinking, should I take this opportunity to cancel some of them?"

In history, Fang Xuanling was an outstanding doer and a famous figure in history.

In the early years of Zhenguan, after he served as prime minister, he perfected the basic administrative system through his efforts.Cut down a lot of useless officials.

Finally, a total of 640 civil and military officials were approved.Local administrations have also been largely abolished.

In addition to greatly reducing the cost of the court, it also greatly improved the handling capabilities of various departments.It was a major national reform in the early years of Zhenguan.

Fang Xuanling wanted to bring up this idea a long time ago, but he just couldn't find a suitable opportunity.

Today, he seized the opportunity and decisively proposed it.It just so happens that this is the time when Li Er can speak.

Sure enough, Li Er was happy when he heard that.Said to Fang Xuanling: "The official is to win people, not to have many people. If there are good people, even if they are few, it is enough; if they are not good, even if they are many, they will be ridiculed."

Is this a promise?Fang Xuanling said happily: "Okay, since the emperor agrees, then I will write a memorial and send it to the emperor for his review. Those redundant and useless positions will be revoked."

"Okay, it's better for Xuanling to handle this matter as soon as possible."

Li Er said happily.If this matter can really be achieved, the pressure on him, Li Shimin, will be reduced.

Think about it, Li Er is really too difficult.

Before that, such a decision could never be made without arguing in the court for a long time.Even, the possibility of passing is very small.

After all, he is a good official, and if you suddenly let him go home to farm, who would want it?

But now, he no longer has this scruple.You bastards, don't you want to play Guyin with me?bring it on!

At that time, even officials are really not enough.It just happened to arrange for those poor children to come in.Even if the ability is not enough, use it reluctantly first, and then cultivate it.

After talking about this matter, Li Er looked at Changsun Wuji and asked: "Auxiliary machine, you have always been in charge of the prince's affairs. What kind of trouble is this going to happen today?"

What was supposed to come, finally came.Changsun Wuji was very helpless, since he chatted with Cheng Chuli in Chengjia Village, he was not as concerned about who would be the emperor as before.

This negligence was exploited by someone.However, this cannot be said.

Changsun Wuji stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, I feel that my body and ability are not as good as before. Your Majesty, if possible, I should remove some of my official positions accordingly!"

What the hell?What's the matter with this old bastard?For a long time, this old bastard has made frequent tricks, isn't his purpose all to gain more power?
However, today, this old bastard actually took the initiative to give up his power. What's the situation?
Except for Du Ruhui, everyone in the audience thought they were hallucinating, including Li Er.

Li Er was stunned for a long time, and then asked: "Auxiliary machine, what's wrong with your health? There is nothing serious, right?"

Li Er was really worried. Without Changsun Wuji, Li Er seemed to have broken an arm.

Changsun Wuji said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, there is nothing serious about my body. The imperial doctor said that I should not be overworked. I also feel that I am getting more and more powerless. So, Your Majesty, I request that, except for the position of Shangshu Youpushe, the others, you can be dismissed." Just revoke it!"

"what?"

The crowd was shocked again.

Li Erjing asked: "Auxiliary machine, don't you care about the prince's affairs?"

Changsun Wuji said decisively: "If you don't care about it, you can't care about it anymore."

The speaker is not interested, but the listener is interested.

When Li Er heard the words, he realized something.

It seems that the problem still lies with the prince!

Today the prince is doing this, can the grandson Wuji not feel sad when he sees it?
My uncle has always taken care of you like this, discussed everything with you, and made a plan.It's good for you, without saying a word, you ran to reach an agreement with those aristocratic families.

It made his eldest grandson Wuji unprepared to say anything, if his eldest grandson Wuji hadn't gained enough trust from the emperor.It is estimated that today, it will be difficult to explain.

To put it bluntly, what do you think of my uncle?As Yin Hongzhi said, did your nephew come to cheat your uncle when his wings became stiff?
Cheng Chuli you this scourge.What do you think you have done to these uncles?Did you come here to harm Datang's uncle?Why are you picking on other people's uncles and nephews?

Li Er thought for a while and said: "Everyone, after this bet, I want to send the prince to Chengjia Village, what do you think?"

Cheng Yaojin answered quickly: "Your Majesty, is this bad?"

My son knows that this prince is different from other princes.His personality is arrogant and arrogant, how could Cheng Chuli stand him?

He wasn't worried that Cheng Chuli would suffer, but he was worried that Cheng Chuli wouldn't.At that time, my youngest son will beat the prince until his nose is blue and his face is swollen.How does Cheng Yaojin deal with himself?
Changsun Wuji said: "Your Majesty, you should really think about this."

Others don't know, but his eldest grandson Wuji and Du Ruhui do.Although the people taught by Cheng Chuli are quite good.

But just in case, the prince doesn't want to be emperor anymore.That would be so fucking fucked up.

Du Ruhui also said: "Your Majesty, I also feel that something is wrong."

Li Er covered his forehead and said, "Let's discuss this matter later!"

Speaking of Cheng Chuli, after leaving the Tai Chi Hall, he hurried back to Chengjia Village with his people.

Not long after, a large number of people were recruited to move boxes of highly toxic methamidophos out of a warehouse one after another.To match it, of course, there are also wooden barrels and spray canisters.

After Cheng Chuli explained it to them and taught them how to use it, he brought the more than 1000 people to the north of Chengjia Village.

Then he said to the headed village official: "Grandpa village official, please explain to me, follow the method I taught you just now. Everyone line up, and spray all the way to the north from here. Before the locust plague comes, you will After doing this job, you can spray as far as you can.

Except for the mature crops, I sprayed this on all the green vegetation that locusts may harm.have you understood? "

The village administrator nodded and said, "I understand, but young master. The land past here is not ours, nor are the crops. Why should we spray them, but not our own?"

Why are you spraying yourself?Pesticides are such things that bugs don't die immediately after eating them.When the locusts came here, they destroyed their crops and died, which was meaningless.

Therefore, Cheng Chuli was planning to spend two days traveling ten kilometers to the north along the way.It is safest to prevent the possibility of the locust army reaching Chengjia Village.

But this is a bit difficult to explain to the village administrator who doesn't know what science is.

Cheng Chuli said: "Grandpa the village administrator, I will arrange for another person to spray the crops in the village. Just explain and let everyone do what I say."

The village administrator nodded, and asked again: "Young master, there is another question. When we pass by other villages, if those people don't listen to our explanation and don't believe us. They don't let us spray, what should we do?"

Cheng Chuli said: "Explain to them once or twice, and if you don't listen, bypass their crops and spray all the way north. Let's hurry up and spray as far as possible. There is no need to waste time explaining so much to them. "

Cheng Chuli was not selfish in saying this. In his opinion, as long as the front was sprayed with pesticides, even if some scattered crops were not sprayed, there would probably be no major problems.

As soon as the village administrator heard that he was in a hurry, he didn't ask any questions.He beckoned the villagers over and said to them: "Listen to me, pass on the words later, two people in a team, one is responsible for carrying water, and the other is responsible for spraying pesticides. If you are tired, take turns..."

In other words, Li Ke and Li You really want to learn this anti-locust technology.However, they couldn't follow.

why?
(End of this chapter)