Locust.

It can be said that Li Ming has been looking forward to the arrival of locusts before.

Compared with the transformation of other industries, Locust is undoubtedly the most important link in improving the industrial chain.

In the Tang Dynasty, which lasted for more than a thousand years, there was not enough food production, and many things could not be carried out. Even if he had a sacred book like "Postpartum Care of Sows", its usefulness would be limited.

But locusts can undoubtedly solve this problem.

To others, locusts may be a natural disaster and an unimaginable disaster, but to him, locusts are the representative of protein.

As long as there is no locust plague, locusts will provide countless meat, and the most high-quality meat.

The protein content of locusts is as high as 74.8%, while the protein content of common eggs is only 13%, which is much higher than eggs. It is a very good choice to use it as a supplementary source of protein. Supplementing the body with enough protein can maintain the growth, renewal and maintenance of cells.

Repair, promote the growth and development of the human body, and enhance immunity. At the same time, locusts also have relatively low fat, carbohydrate, and cholesterol content. They are currently an ideal high-protein and low-fat health food.

Whether used as military ration or as livestock feed, locusts play an extremely important role.

In a locust plague, how many locusts are there?

Once it has an impact in later generations, the number of locusts will be enough to reach more than 400 billion. Even a small locust plague will definitely exceed billions.

There are only about ten or twenty locusts per pound.

How many pounds of meat is this?

Even thinking about it makes people excited.

As for how to obtain it.

There is nothing that money cannot solve.

If it can't be solved, it means there is not enough money.

Li Ming, who has three million yuan in money and food, is not panic at all.

After meeting with Li Shimin, he immediately returned to the Shaofu to start discussions.

Although I considered purchasing Locust.

But how and how to acquire the locusts are issues that need to be considered.

The ten articles he mentioned were just his temporary ideas, not the final solution.

So after returning to the Shaofu, Li Ming quickly found the Shaofu Supervisor.

And listen to Li Ming's words.

The young eunuch couldn't help but open his mouth again.

No matter how much he overestimated Li Ming, it seems he still underestimated him.

Li Ming asked for three million strings from the emperor.

That's three million guan, not 30,000 guan.

With such money, even if he is well-informed during this period, he will be stunned.

It wasn't until a long time later that the Shaofu Prisoner gradually came back to his senses, but his consciousness was still a little dazed.

"The money has arrived, but Your Majesty has to take full responsibility for the locust issue. If it cannot be solved, then I, the young minister, may be done with it."

Li Ming shook his head and spoke with a solemn tone.

Listening to Li Ming's words, the young eunuch couldn't help but tremble, and then his expression became anxious.

Just kidding.

Li Ming can't leave.

Today, the Shaofu's finances are all supported by Li Ming.

To say that the entire court does not want Li Ming to leave the Shaofu at all, then it is only the people in the Shaofu.

Compared with the original Shaofu, with the arrival of Li Ming, the entire Shaofu can be said to have undergone earth-shaking changes.

This is true both in terms of treatment and spirit.

The Shaofu gradually became more important from an insignificant existence.

The money and food in my hands gradually increased.

And all of this was undoubtedly brought about by Li Ming.

Once Li Ming leaves, everyone in the Young Mansion will not know whether their good days will come again.

"Your Highness, this is feasible!"

"The official will send personnel immediately."

"But!"

The young governor spoke quickly, but there was a hint of hesitation in his voice at the end.

"Say!"

"But what?"

Li Ming frowned and asked.

"Your Highness, is ten coins per pound too expensive?"

"The lower official suggested that one pound should be used as a penny, otherwise Guanzhong may not be able to sustain these three million guan."

The young eunuch gritted his teeth and spoke.

How many locusts are there? The Chinese people who know enough about the locust plague can naturally understand how terrifying the locust plague can be.

Three million guan, if it is ten cents per catty, it may not be enough.

Tens of millions, or even more.

"Isn't it enough?"

Listening to the young eunuch's words, Li Ming couldn't help but be stunned.

Ten coins per catty, three million guan is enough to purchase three billion catties.

Three billion catties is not enough.

"Yes, what I have seen now is that this locust plague is a huge disaster. The number of locusts in the tens of millions is probably hard to count."

The young eunuch nodded, his expression becoming solemn at this moment.

The locust plague has been reported, and the Young Supervisor will naturally have to check it carefully.

The result is extremely pessimistic. This time the locust plague is a major disaster.

As for the great locust plague, there are clear records in history books, and the Shaofu Superintendent is even more aware of its horror.

"Let's see, the Shaofu will still purchase external goods, but the locusts purchased will mainly be dried in the sun, priced at 30 cents per pound."

When the young governor's words came to his ears, Li Ming pondered, and then made a decision.

The acquisition remains unchanged, but the original acquisition was locusts, but now they have to be dried.

Compared with living locusts, the weight of dried locusts is undoubtedly lower. Although the price of one kilogram has increased to 30 yuan, after drying, a locust can have one-tenth of its weight and is already highly incense-burning.

, it can be said that it lowers the price in disguise.

At the same time, the dried locusts can also reduce the number of processes in the Shaofu.

There is no way to preserve live locusts.

Locusts can be dried in the sun, but they are enough to complete storage.

The young master only needs to crush these locusts into powder, which can be said to be much more convenient.

"Dry?"

"Thirty cents per catty?"

"Your Highness, Holy Ming!"

The young eunuch was stunned for a moment, then he came to his senses, his eyes lit up, and he quickly spoke.

"Stop flattering and get it done quickly!"

"Remember, I don't want to see anyone who is seeking personal gain and bending the law. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude."

Li Ming's voice gradually became colder as he spoke angrily.

"No!"

"I understand, I promise that the young master will not show up."

The young eunuch responded, then straightened his expression and spoke with great solemnity.

"Okay, remember your words!"

Li Ming nodded, and then motioned to the young supervisor to leave.

The young eunuch also retreated knowingly.

As the young eunuch retreated, a piece of news instantly spread throughout Chang'an.

That is when the Shaofujian began to purchase locusts from outside.

Anyone can go to the Shaofu Prison to exchange locusts.

A pound of dried locusts can be sold for thirty cash, which is thirty cash.

This alone is a huge shock.
Chapter completed!