Chapter 572

Chapter 572: Locusts, Also Known as Grasshoppers…

Faced with this combination of drought and locust plague.

Luo Ji immediately hit the pause button.

Then, he ran back to the real world to find a solution.

Locust plagues were a relatively distant concept for Luo Ji.

This was because in his home country, nothing ever became overpopulated except for the people.

If any species overpopulated, that species would inevitably end up on their dinner tables…

Locusts, also known as grasshoppers, were one of the many ingredients in his country.

Furthermore, they were quite expensive.

They belonged to the category of green food in every sense.

He checked how the entries from his people described locusts.

Locusts, also known as grasshoppers, are distributed in North China, East China, Central South, and other regions.

After obtaining them, remove the wings and legs, and wash them clean.

Scald them to death with boiling water before eating.

They contain high protein and are the most ideal food.

Several recipes were even attached below.

“…”

This passage left Luo Ji stunned.

The locusts would probably want to call the police!

Most importantly, it clearly stated they could strengthen the spleen and aid digestion, calm wind and stop spasms, relieve coughs and asthma, and clear the meridians!

They are rich in protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper, manganese, and vitamins A and B!

Luo Ji did not mind making these locusts into a plate of fried grasshoppers and serving them on the table.

If this dish could become popular.

He estimated that his Myriad World Civilization would never suffer from locust plagues again.

They would all be nipped in the bud.

However, the locust plague had already started to cause trouble.

Starting to eat them now was clearly too late.

He currently needed a way to stop them before the locusts finished eating his crops!

He looked up ancient methods for dealing with locust plagues.

He felt that none of them seemed very reliable.

Later, his mind turned, and he changed his search method.

Luo Ji quickly typed a sentence into the search bar…

“Natural enemies of locusts!”

That’s right, it followed the same logic as fighting a war.

If the opponent sends cavalry, you send spearmen to counter them.

In other words, wouldn’t it work to use things specifically targeted at locusts?

Upon checking, Luo Ji indeed found useful content.

The natural enemies of locusts are birds!

As early as the Ming Dynasty, his people had already thought of the biological control method of ‘raising ducks to destroy locusts.’

And they achieved outstanding results!

Simply put, he only needed to have the people at the poultry farms release large numbers of chickens and ducks into the fields.

These poultry liked to eat locusts and used them as food.

In this way, they fed the poultry and dealt with the locust plague simultaneously.

This method could be described as killing two birds with one stone.

Luo Ji, who had pondered over it seriously, hurried back to the other world to draft an order.

He indicated that fences should be erected around the fields.

Then, he ordered the poultry farms in each city to release all their poultry into those fields.

Thanks to Luo Ji’s previous efforts with Kaifeng Fried Chicken and braised food shops.

The poultry industry in the Myriad World Civilization had not only come back to life but was even more prosperous than before.

The owners didn’t have to pay for feed and could even receive a bonus from Luo Ji.

Where else could they find such a good thing?

How could the owners of those poultry farms possibly refuse?

After an announcement was issued.

In just half a day, a massive amount of poultry was released into the fields of various cities.

At a glance, large numbers of chickens and ducks were running wild in the fields.

Never mind living locusts.

Even the locust eggs buried in the soil that hadn’t hatched yet would be pecked out and eaten.

They truly earned their title as natural enemies.

You eat the crops, and I throw a bunch of poultry in the fields to eat you.

Who’s afraid of whom?

Luo Ji’s tactics were quite effective.

The locust plague was brought under control in a short time.

Taking advantage of this momentum, Luo Ji posted another announcement to explain locusts.

Locusts, also known as grasshoppers, are rich in nutrition!

They can strengthen the spleen and aid digestion, calm wind and stop spasms, and relieve coughs and asthma…

While writing this announcement, Luo Ji was full of hidden malice.

As this announcement was posted, a major dish called ‘Fried Grasshoppers’ appeared in the major restaurants under Luo Ji’s name.

For a moment, the people looked at each other in surprise.

“This insect is edible?”

“Eat it if you want, but I find it disgusting.”

“But His Majesty’s announcement said this insect is rich in nutrients and can strengthen the spleen and aid digestion.”

“Yeah, His Majesty is very busy. He wouldn’t just tease us for no reason, right?”

“If this is true, I feel this insect is like a great tonic.”

“Isn’t it? The price isn’t cheap either. A plate of fried grasshoppers costs this much…”

While speaking, one of them gestured with his hand.

There was never a lack of people who liked to try new things in this world.

Especially with Luo Ji’s gold-standard reputation.

Plus, the previous Kaifeng Fried Chicken had made many people somewhat addicted to fried food.

And these fried grasshoppers happened to be fried as well.

Just then.

A man sat down in the shop and pointed at the menu.

“Waiter, give me a plate of fried grasshoppers!”

The dish was served very quickly.

The plate of fried grasshoppers attracted the attention of many diners.

The man who ordered the dish leaned in and sniffed it.

Setting aside the somewhat unappetizing appearance of the grasshoppers, the smell was actually fine.

A man who could order this dish at such a time was clearly a bold fellow.

In for a penny, in for a pound; he extended his chopsticks and stuffed one into his mouth.

As a result of this bite.

The man, who looked grim a moment ago, couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.

“Hmm?!!!”

“This…”

Exhaling a single word, the man stuffed another fried grasshopper into his mouth.

Then, he crunched and chewed them up.

He actually felt the more he chewed, the better it tasted.

This appearance undoubtedly made the diners waiting for the result feel anxious.

“Brother! What is it? Is it good or not? Give us a word!”

“Yeah, hurry up and say it!”

“Is it delicious or not?”

Hearing the questions continuously thrown by the surrounding diners.

After eating 2 or 3 more fried grasshoppers, the man spoke with an incredible expression…

“This… this insect tastes good! With one bite, it’s actually crispy on the outside and tender on the inside…”

Once he said this, the first-floor hall of the entire restaurant exploded with activity.

Several old diners who were already very tempted immediately raised their hands.

“Waiter, that fried grasshopper, give me an order too!”

“Wait, I want one too!”

“One order here as well!”

“…”

The situation here was soon reported to Luo Ji in the Hall of Political Affairs.

Hearing this news, everyone in the Hall of Political Affairs, including Lu Yang, looked dumbfounded.

When His Majesty first said he would turn these locusts into a dish.

No one thought anyone would eat these unappetizing insects.

However, they couldn’t openly disregard His Majesty’s pride.

As such, everyone’s expressions were very subtle at that time.

In the end, it actually sold like hotcakes?

What kind of clever move was this?!

For a moment, everyone’s minds couldn’t quite wrap around it.

Luo Ji, sitting in the main seat, sneered repeatedly.

Locusts? Heh heh heh…

I hope you won’t be eaten into becoming a protected species!