Datang: Encouraging Li Er to rebel, being overheard

Chapter 36 The Ways to Deal with the Locust Plague

Li Chengqian was terribly frightened, secretly swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and stared blankly at Li Shimin.

"Father, what's wrong with you?"

"It's okay, Chengqian, haven't you been dreamed by a fairy? How do you think this locust plague should be dealt with?"

As soon as the words came out, Li Shimin felt that his question was a bit abrupt.

Even Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui looked at each other, they didn't understand why Li Shimin asked Li Chengqian first.

This made the two of them a little frustrated. It had been a long time since Li Shimin had received much advice from them.

Fang Xuanling smiled wryly.

"Your Majesty, the First Prince is still young, even if there is a fairy dreaming of him, it is not a trivial matter."

Du Ruhui also nodded repeatedly.

"Yes, yes, Your Majesty, Your Majesty should discuss it with the ministers."

"The locust plagues in the past dynasties have consumed a lot of manpower and material resources. The people have no food, are displaced, and have no clothes. The first thing we do is to prepare sufficient food for disaster relief."

Hearing what they said, Li Chengqian rolled his eyes, shook his head directly, and denied the decision of the two of them.

The two who originally had some admiration for Li Chengqian suddenly turned their faces together.

Especially Du Ruhui, he felt that it was absolutely right to prepare the relief food first.

Does Li Chengqian mean that it doesn't matter whether those people will starve to death?
"Eldest Prince, what do you mean? Are you preparing food..."

"Misunderstood, Lord Du, I'm not saying that preparing food should not be done, but that it is completely unnecessary."

Du Ruhui: "What?"

not necessary?
Except for Li Chengqian, the other three were all stupid.

After the locust plague, the people had no crops, and they didn't even have anything to eat. There was no need to prepare food?

Could it be that they have the tragic situation of changing their sons and eating them?
Li Shimin frowned: "How can they eat without preparing food?"

"It's simple." Li Chengqian grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth and bright eyes.

"Father, my son is sure that the plague of locusts will disappear in the shortest possible time, and the common people can still eat delicious food."

[What kind of food are you preparing?This locust is high in protein and low in fat. 】

[Is there anything Chinese foodies can’t eat? 】

【Since there is a plague of locusts this time, I will teach you how to eat them! 】

Thinking of the edible locusts that can only be bought at a high price in later generations, Li Chengqian suddenly felt that the secretion of saliva was much faster, and swallowed quickly.

Hearing what Li Chengqian was thinking, Li Shimin frowned. He didn't think it was feasible. How could locusts eat it?
Before he could speak, Li Chengqian spoke directly.

"Father, before that, can you send some people to the field to catch some locusts? The more the better."

"Catch locusts? The plague of locusts is overwhelming, but how many locusts can you catch?"

Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling didn't quite understand, it was just that Li Chengqian didn't bother to explain to them about their doubts, and just urged Li Shimin.

"Father, you only need to catch the locusts, give me a chance, and I will let you know how I am going to deal with the locust plague."

He paused at this point, Li Chengqian exhaled slowly, clenched his fists and said with a soft smile.

"In addition, the method of reforming the official system does not conflict with this locust plague at all. Father, you can think about it today, and it will be announced tomorrow morning."

Li Shimin suddenly showed doubts.

"You really have a way to deal with the locust plague? This is no joke!"

He was really worried.

Li Chengqian nodded.

"Don't worry, there will be no problem! Leave it to me and I can issue a military order!"

Hearing the military order, Li Shimin's face changed slightly.

His eyes became serious, and he stared at Li Chengqian who was looking confident in front of him.

Li Shimin took a deep breath, paced back and forth in the study for a while with his hands behind his back, and then stared at Li Chengqian with serious eyes and said every word.

"Chengqian, this is not a trivial matter. Also, don't always want to issue military orders. This is no joke."

At least for now, Li Shimin is very satisfied with Li Chengqian's performance.

And according to what this kid said, he also taught him a lot of things to pay attention to in the development of the Tang Dynasty through the fairy dream.

The military order is too heavy.

Li Chengqian raised his hand and rubbed his nose.

"Father, I just want my father and the two adults to know that my ministers have the strength and confidence to make this plague of locusts a blessing for the people of Tang Dynasty."

Speaking of the back, Li Chengqian blinked at Li Shimin a few times.

Li Shimin frowned slightly, thought for a while, and finally gritted his teeth and nodded.

"There is no need to issue a military order, you kid, just work hard and give me an answer tomorrow morning, and the locusts caught today will be sent to the East Palace."

【Great! 】

[Fried locusts, grilled locusts!It's been a long time since I enjoyed it! 】

[What kind of locust plague, this is clearly a feast! 】

[Li Er, Li Er, you are worried about the locust plague, you might as well worry about the upcoming drought. 】

Surprise suddenly appeared in Li Chengqian's eyes.

"My son, thank you, Father!"

Unexpectedly, the locust plague made such a hasty decision and pinned everything on the eldest prince Li Chengqian.

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui looked at each other in blank dismay, both of them were not very optimistic about the First Prince.

Leaving from the study, Fang Xuanling thought for a while, but still chose to call the eldest prince to stop.

Hearing Fang Xuanling calling him, Li Chengqian stopped and turned to look at the prime minister.

"Master Fang, what's the matter?"

"Eldest Prince, is the First Prince really sure about this locust plague?"

Fang Xuanling sighed and looked at Li Chengqian, his eyes were full of worries about the country.

Li Chengqian looked at him with those eyes for a moment, then he was in awe.

He deserves to be the pillar of the Tang Dynasty, Fang Mou next to Li Shimin, and the right arm of the Tang Dynasty.

It is not something ordinary courtiers can do to care about the people of the world.

Not only Fang Xuanling, but also Du Ruhui followed at this time, the two were full of curiosity about Li Chengqian's method.

Li Chengqian laughed out loud.

"My lords, we will naturally know when we go to court tomorrow morning. As long as I pass on my method then, the plague of locusts will become a blessing for the people of the Tang Dynasty."

After that, no matter how the two asked, Li Chengqian shook his head.

In desperation, Fang Xuanling and the two could only look at each other, and told Li Chengqian to do his best.

Human beings have been insignificant in the face of natural disasters since ancient times. Every time a natural disaster occurs, it will be a huge disaster for a dynasty.

Especially the common people will blame the monarch for natural disasters.

This is what both of them worry about the most.

But Li Chengqian refused to say, and there was nothing they could do.

……

In the early morning of the next day, Li Shimin looked at the courtiers below, scanned over and over again but did not see Li Chengqian.

Immediately, anger was burning, and after a process was over, he suppressed the anger in his heart and said coldly.

"Where's Li Chengqian? Could it be that Nizi didn't come to court?"

"This……"

"This one……"

All the ministers below looked at each other, after a long time, Fang Xuanling stood up and said boldly.

"Your Majesty, maybe the First Prince has something to delay."

It's okay if you don't say it, but when he said this, Li Shimin was furious, and he slapped Long Yu with his palm, his eyes were indifferent.

"What can that troublesome son do!"

(End of this chapter)