According to Qin Mo, there were 200,000 to 400,000 eggs in every square meter of land. Although not all of them would hatch, even if it was only one in ten thousand, it was still a terrifying thing for the entire pass.
Initially, they did not have any direct impression of it, but Qin Mo spoke with data. That terrifying scene was engraved in their minds, making all of them shudder.
The locusts that blotted out the sky and the sun ate up the crops. The people left their homes and sold their children for food...
Everyone felt a chill run down their spines.
At this moment, Qin Mo started to promote his science."Your Majesty, if science can be developed to a certain extent, artificial rainfall can be achieved. How can there be a drought in the country?”
"Cloud and Rain! Is this the work of an immortal?" Li Er and the others were shocked.
He looked at Qin Mo as if he was looking at a monster.
"It's scary to be uncultured in the United States." Qin Mo rolled his eyes."Everything in the world has its own rules. Rainfall naturally happens too. As long as we can grasp the rules, what's so difficult about artificial rainfall?”
In the future, artificial rainfall was a mature technology, so it was not worth making a fuss about.
However, this was the first time Li Er and the others had heard that people could rain on their own. Their hearts were filled with stormy waves.
Li Er said expectantly,"Will it rain now?"”
If there was rain, not only would the drought be alleviated, even the locust plague would disappear.
Qin Mo said,"Not for the time being.”
Li Er said regretfully,"I will fully support the development of science and technology.”
Then, he asked,"Is there any other way?”
"Your Majesty," the old man said."You should secretly collect food in case of emergency.”
Qin Mo said,"The grain is expensive in Guanzhong. If the imperial court takes action, it will definitely attract the attention of the aristocratic families. At that time, I'm afraid that before the locust plague arrives, the people will already be living in deep water.”
Li Er nodded."The matter of purchasing food from Lin Yi must be carried out quickly.”
"Yes." The old man and the others agreed.
However, Li Er looked at Qin Mo."The danger in Guanzhong is all on you."”
The cunning old man and the others probably couldn't buy much food, so they had to rely on Qin Mo's Dragon Pearl in the end.
Qin Mo said,"The matter of purchasing grain is indeed important, but it's not a good idea for us to sit and wait for death.”
"What do you have in mind?" the old man asked.”
Li Er and the others all looked at Qin Mo. After all, the latter was a wonder child. He might have some strange ideas.
"Eat!"
Qin Mo spat out one word.
In the later generations, locusts had become delicacies on the table of the common people. They needed to be raised to survive.
Qin Mo couldn't help but gulp when he thought of the deliciousness of fried grasshoppers.
In the future, when a locust plague broke out in Russia, they tried to eat locusts but failed. Netizens joked that sending Chinese chefs over could help them eliminate the locust plague.
When Li Er and the others heard Qin Mo mention eating locusts, their faces were filled with fear. In ancient times, people believed that locusts were poisonous and could be harmful to people if eaten. It might even endanger their lives.
And what expression did Qin Mo have? He seemed to be reminiscing.
Old Yuchi was shocked."Kid, you can't be telling us that you ate locusts, right?"”
Even a demon king like him wouldn't dare to eat locusts.
Qin Mo said,"The locusts are crispy and tender, and they taste as delicious as prawns. They are a rare delicacy in the human world.”
"Even if you say so, we won't eat it."”
"Your Majesty, it's now the seventh month of the seventh month. The locusts haven't reached their peak yet.”Qin Mo said.
Old Foolish Yuchi said in disdain,"Then we can just let the commoners kill them. Why do we have to eat them?”
Qin Mo said,"I'm afraid it will cause a panic.”
If the people were allowed to kill the locusts directly, rumors would definitely spread and the situation would become out of control.
The old man said,"Even if we eat them, the commoners can't eat so much. Besides, how are you going to let the commoners eat locusts?”
Qin Mo didn't say anything and just looked at Li Er.
Li Er groaned in pain."As the leader of the people, I am naturally willing to be the example of the world.”
The cunning old man looked at Qin Mo."This brat incited His Majesty to eat locusts. If the censor finds out, he will definitely impeach you for harming His Majesty."”
Qin Mo shrugged."Other than eating, I will also buy locusts at five copper coins per catty. I believe the people will be very enthusiastic.”
Li Er asked,"What's the use of buying locusts?”
Qin Mo said,"Not only are the locusts a delicacy, but they are also a good medicine for treating illnesses. They can be used alone or in combination to treat many diseases. For example, it can be used to treat convulsion, cough, cough, breathlessness, night blindness, etc.”
Li Er said,"It has so many wonderful uses? The only thing is how to make the people believe in the Sovereign."
Qin Mo smiled and said,"It doesn't matter if the people don't believe me. The key is that the people believe in Sun Simiao."”
Li Er asked,"What's the matter with Sun Simiao?"”
Qin Mo said,"Sun Simiao is a divine doctor. He said that locusts can cure illnesses, so the people naturally believe him.”
"You know Sun Simiao?"
"I don't know him!"
"You don't know him, and you dare to talk nonsense.”
Qin Mo said cutely,"But the people don't know that I don't know Sun Simiao.”
(Sun Simiao: I have something to say.）
"Five wens per catty, how do you have so much money?”Li Er asked.
Qin Mo smiled."I don't have many other things, but I have many ways to earn money. Your Majesty, you don't have to worry.”
They naturally had a deep understanding of Qin Mo's Tao Zhu Art, so they no longer felt conflicted.
"DonDon't talk so much about this. I'll cook some roasted locusts for you. I guarantee that you won't be able to stop eating.”
Qin Mo felt a sense of mischief.
"It seems that today is the day of the tribulation.”The old man smiled bitterly.
The emperor was already prepared to eat, so how could they, the ministers, dare not eat?
Hence, Li Er ordered people to catch locusts. In fifteen minutes, they caught hundreds of them. It seemed that the locusts were indeed flooding.
He removed the wings, squeezed out the filth, smeared salt, and roasted it on a stick. In a moment, it was golden yellow.
Even the salt was brought out. Seeing that this kid had long been prepared, everyone smiled bitterly.
"One for each person."
Qin Mo ate one skewer in each hand and started to eat happily. Soon, he had eaten a few skewers.
Was it really that delicious?
Li Er and the others looked at each other.
"I'll try." Old Qin picked up a skewer and carefully took a bite.
"How does it taste?" Everyone looked at Old Qin. They were worried that Qin Mo would lie to them.
Old Qin said,"The meat is crispy and tender. It tastes like prawns.”
Hearing this, Li Er and the others picked it up and ate it.
At the beginning, they ate carefully, but they soon became bold, especially Old Foolish Yuchi. He ate three locusts on a skewer and swallowed them in one bite while letting them taste good.
Qin Mo asked,"How does this locust taste?”
Li Er nodded."It's indeed as delicious as prawns.”
After overcoming the fear in their hearts, they smiled.
Qin Mo said,"Your Majesty, why don't you give this grasshopper a name?”
Li Er asked,"What's your name?”
"Flying prawn." In the future, the Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau regions called these grasshoppers flying shrimps.
"Flying Shrimp! Good name." Li Er nodded in satisfaction. He had the name and then sent people to spread the news that Sun Simiao said locusts could cure diseases. When the time came, Qin Mo would buy them wantonly. He was not afraid that no one would catch them.
Qin Mo continued,"The guards have worked hard. Why don't we reward them with flying prawns and let them taste it?”
"Reward."
In the beginning, the guards were all wearing pants, but after eating it, they all said it was delicious.
As a result, a whirlwind of flying shrimps began to blow in Chang 'an.
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