GBP Chapter 250 The Emperor came to ask for advice on how to deal with the locusts.
Chapter 250 The Emperor came to ask for advice on how to deal with the locusts.
In the city of Chang'an, the sun shines on the bustling streets, and people come and go, making it extremely noisy.
In Zuixian Tower, Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao were guarding the front of the tower diligently as usual.
Cheng Chumo has an upright posture, a tight-fitting outfit, and a bright gaze, revealing the heroic spirit of a military general's son.
Qin Huaidao had a smile on his face, his blue robe fluttering in the wind, and his demeanor was full of elegance.
Inside the store, Ah Fu was busy washing and cutting vegetables in the kitchen. The knife in his hand flew up and down, and the vegetables on the chopping board were instantly cut into neat shapes.
Acai was in the hall, moving lightly between the tables and chairs, carefully wiping every corner with the rag in his hand, and then carrying the dishes to the guests' tables, always with a warm smile on his face.
Chef Mi showed off his skills in front of the stove. The dishes in the pot gave off an enticing aroma as he stir-fried them. His skillful movements seemed like a wonderful performance.
In the palace, Li Shimin frowned, troubled by the locusts.
He paced back and forth in the imperial study, thinking for a long time, and finally decided to go to Zuixianlou in disguise to find out if Yuyu's family had any countermeasures.
At this moment, in the private room of Zuixianlou, Xiaoyu was discussing the business of Zuixianlou with Yuyu and Li Hao.
Xiaoyu was wearing an elegant silk dress, with her hair simply tied up, and a few strands of hair hanging on her cheeks, adding a touch of gentleness.
Yu Yu was wearing a pink dress, her eyes were bright and her smile was like a flower blooming in spring.
Li Hao was dressed in a blue brocade robe, looking heroic.
"Mom, the business in the store has been getting better recently, but it seems that the shop selling perfume and shampoo could use a few more staff." Yu Yu said softly, fiddling with the handkerchief in her hand.
Xiaoyu nodded slightly: "I was thinking the same thing. Once we find the right person, we'll expand our staff."
As he was speaking, Cheng Chumo hurried into the private room, his expression respectful: "Madam, Miss, Master, the Emperor is here."
Xiaoyu stood up and straightened her clothes: "In that case, please do not delay. Please invite the emperor upstairs."
Soon, Li Shimin, accompanied by Qin Huaidao, walked into the private room. He was dressed in casual clothes, but it was hard to hide his innate imperial majesty.
Li Shimin glanced around, finally landing on Xiaoyu. He smiled and said, "I'm sorry to bother you, but I have something to ask you."
Xiaoyu quickly bowed and said, "You're welcome. Please take a seat."
After everyone took their seats, Li Shimin looked at Yuyu's family and said slowly, "Yuyu is very intelligent. Now that the locusts are wreaking havoc, I'd like to ask if you have any good advice?"
Yu Yu tilted her head slightly, thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, to solve the problem of locusts, if we release chickens and ducks into the fields, the locusts will naturally be eaten by the chickens and ducks, and the crops will be safe." Her eyes were firm and her words were crisp.
Li Shimin's eyes lit up, and a look of surprise appeared on his face: "Is this plan really feasible?"
Yuyu nodded and said, "Your Majesty, why not give it a try? Chickens and ducks naturally enjoy eating insects and ants, so locusts are a delicacy to them. Simply drive flocks of chickens and ducks into the fields, and they will naturally search for locusts. This way, you can reduce the number of locusts without consuming too much manpower."
Xiaoyu added, "Your Majesty, you can also build some simple fences around the fields to prevent the chickens and ducks from running around."
Li Shimin clapped his hands and laughed. "Brilliant! How could I not have thought of this?" He turned to Cheng Chumo and Qin Huai and said, "You two should quickly make arrangements and select some suitable chickens and ducks. Tomorrow we will test this strategy in the fields near the city."
Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao responded in unison: "Yes, Your Majesty."
Li Shimin discussed some matters concerning the governance of the people's livelihood with Yuyu and her family, and was quite impressed by their insights. He looked at Yuyu and said kindly, "Miss Yuyu is so young, yet so insightful. This is truly a blessing for the Tang Dynasty."