Travel through Shen Meizhuang to open the system and walk sideways in the harem

The young farmer said with a frustrated look:

"Oh, madam, you don't know that the imperial court gave us these chickens, ducks and geese to raise and exempted us from corvée labor for a month. We were very happy at that time.

But these poultry also need food. Our own food rations are already tight. If we give the food to chickens, ducks, and geese, then when they grow up, we have to hand it over to the court.

We've been busy for a whole year, but not a single chicken has been left behind!

Besides, these are all given by the imperial court. If one of them runs into the fields to eat insects and one of them is missing, or if one of them gets sick and dies, where can we buy these poultry to replace them?"

When the emperor heard this, he finally understood the farmers' worries and concerns. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart:

"So that's how it is. I had never considered this issue before."

Shen Meimei and the emperor visited several more farmers and found that many families had the same idea.

They were worried that their own interests would be harmed and were unwilling to release the poultry allocated by the court.

The emperor realized that measures must be taken to solve this problem, otherwise the locust eradication operation would encounter greater difficulties.

After returning to the palace, the emperor immediately summoned his ministers to discuss countermeasures, and drafted an edict overnight and sent it to all parts of the country.

The imperial edict clearly stipulated that all chickens, ducks and geese allocated to farmers by the court should be released into the fields to eat the larvae to help eliminate the locusts.

At the same time, after the locust plague ended, 60% of the poultry raised by farmers would belong to the farmers, and 40% would belong to the court.

This can not only ensure the interests of farmers, but also enable them to actively participate in locust control operations.

This decree soon produced results.

The farmers were all very excited and drove their poultry into the fields to kill some of the larvae before they grew up.

Unfortunately, although the Qing Dynasty had thought of many solutions, the locust plague still came. Fortunately, due to the previous efforts, the impact of this locust plague was much smaller than before.

According to statistics, grain production decreased by 30%, but the potatoes planted in the fields were not affected.

Shen Meimei's belly was already very big. She went to dig potatoes with the concubines in the harem with her pregnant belly. Each of their faces was filled with the joy of the harvest.

"Royal Concubine, you have made an indispensable contribution to our safe passage through the locust plague this time!" The emperor praised excitedly as he looked at the harvested potatoes.

Shen Meimei told all the concubines that she would treat everyone to a potato banquet in Tangli Palace today.

There are more than a dozen kinds of delicious dishes made with potatoes alone, including potato pancakes, mashed potatoes, shredded potatoes, etc., especially the French fries, which made the concubines in the harem eat with their eyes shining.

"Noble Concubine, it turns out that these small potatoes are so delicious and can be steamed as a staple food. It's amazing!" the emperor exclaimed!

"Isn't it? Your Majesty, have you thought about how to reward the Imperial Concubine?" Concubine Xin said with a smile.

Concubine Duan also stood up and walked slowly to the emperor. "Your Majesty, this potato feast really opened my eyes! The Imperial Concubine is knowledgeable and knows a lot. She also has medical skills. She is really a rare all-rounder!"

Just as everyone was praising Shen Meimei, a voice came from the system:

"Congratulations to the host for completing the mission! As a reward, you will receive a mobile phone that can be used to browse information online, post to Moments, Weibo, and shoot short videos!"

When Shen Meimei heard that she had completed the task, she was so happy that she almost jumped up.

Just at this moment, the baby seemed to move in her belly.