Yesterday, after Li Shimin hosted a banquet for everyone, he discussed with the officials.
After that, he discussed with the other officials how to deal with the locust plague. He even told them about Zhang Feng's plan without holding anything back.
He also told them about how to set up a bone-strengthening powder factory and how to collect locusts.
In fact, it was very simple.
That was to use the human wave tactic and the drug to collect locusts. However, now that they had encountered Tubo and Tuyuhun, they had to think about it carefully.
This plan could be used in the Tang Dynasty. What was it?
It was to generate revenue for the Tang Dynasty, stimulate consumption, and make a lot of money. However, once this method was spread, how much money would the Tang Dynasty make?
No more!
Therefore, the officials were not stupid.
Therefore, everyone used their imagination to the best of their ability.
After having lunch in the Imperial Palace yesterday, they discussed a set of targeted policies.
That was to use such a move against their own people. But what about against Tufan?
I have the drug!
But Lao Tzu will grind it into powder and you'll buy it!
Then, the drug would not be as mild as the Tang Dynasty's pesticide. As long as it could kill locusts, as for the rest?
That would depend on their own luck!
Moreover, there was one more important point.
That was the planned army of chickens, ducks, and pigs. The Tang Dynasty could not collect so many chickens and ducks from all over the world in a short time, and it would take a lot of time and energy. It was better to collect materials locally.
Didn't Tubo want to beg me?
Fine!
Show me your sincerity. I'll help you raise these things for free. Then, these things will have to work for me.
Let's talk about the chickens, ducks, and pigs first. Someone did a calculation.
If the two countries, Jiannan Circuit, Longyou Circuit, and Youzhou Circuit could gather tens of millions of chickens, ducks, and pigs, and so on, they would first use the pesticide to stun these things, then mobilize the army and the people to catch and collect them. Then, they would send these animals to eat!
Not only could they do it all at once, but they could also make the chickens, ducks, and pigs look for food on their own. They did not even need to be fed. Moreover, they could get countless eggs every day. What was that?
That was another way to generate revenue!
And all of that was for free.
And that pig's head.
He would give birth to piglets, wouldn't he?
Then, the piglet that was born would be his!
Borrowing the chicken to lay eggs, this group of civil officials was very crafty.
Therefore, Li Shimin was not worried about this matter. He left it to them to deal with. In the face of great benefits, these ministers were unusually united.
What about cattle, sheep, horses, and fodder?
No!
If the locusts were ground into powder, not only could it be eaten by humans, it could also be eaten by livestock!
When the time comes, the strong ones will stay and the old, weak, sick, and disabled will be replaced. I don't want your cattle, sheep, or horses!
If you give me ten million now, when I return it to you, as long as it's enough, I don't care if you're an old horse or something, as long as you have four hooves!
Everyone in the Political Announcement Hall was clear on this point.
At this moment, everyone was quarreling over this matter.
Even Bardahl and Ao Rige were roaring until their throats were hoarse.
But since they were alone, they could only swallow the grievance in their hearts and sign this agreement with Zhangsun Wuji. They even stamped a bright red palm print on it!
Afterwards, Cheng Yaojin personally escorted this item to Li Shimin. Only then did the ministers feel as if they had won a battle. They were all grinning from ear to ear.
"Old brother! You guys have profited from this matter! "
Zhangsun Wuji patted Bardahl and Ao Rige's shoulders.
The two of them nearly beat up Zhangsun Wuji.
He was too f * cking shameless.
You can even say such words?
Zhangsun Wuji acted as though he did not see it and slowly said, "Come, come, come. Let me calculate the debt for you guys. You will understand once you see it!"
"Look, this food, I am giving it to you for free right? You don't need to pay a single cent. We will also help you raise the livestock for free. Otherwise, when your locust plague is over, do you think that under the hunger, the crazy people will not slaughter the livestock to fill their stomachs? "
"Am I right?"
"Look again. The way to control the locusts is extremely complicated and the price is extremely high. The things I use to control the locusts also cost money. As I said before, I will charge you one tael of gold per catty of medicinal powder. It's not expensive right?"
Bardahl and Ao Rige suppressed the grievance in their hearts.
But what good idea could they have now?
If there were other methods, they would have gone to help India or the Turks long ago. But their relationship with India had always been very delicate. It was very easy to lead a wolf into the house. And the Turks were also suffering from the same thing.
Then, only the Tang Dynasty was left.
Although everything seemed to be very stable, the two of them still faintly felt uncomfortable.
And when they came again, it was already within their expectations. They had a lot of gold. At most, after the locust plague was over, they would dig for gold for a few years and the money would be back …
But the only thing that felt heartache was still the livestock.
The only thing they did not understand was why the Tang Dynasty was so kind this time.
The two of them looked at each other with a bitter smile.
Then, they weakly cupped their hands.
"This matter is settled. We will not disturb you any further. We hope that Lord Zhangsun and the lords can put in a few good words in front of His Majesty the Emperor! At that time, we will definitely thank you greatly! "
"Good, good, good. Everything can be discussed! Oh right, let's go. It's noon, time for lunch. This official has set up a banquet at Swallow Descent Restaurant. If the two of you do not mind, please come to Swallow Descent Restaurant? "
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