The weather during the Little Ice Age was like this. It was more fickle than a woman's face. One month it was bitterly frosty, but this month it was sunny and extremely dry!
Yi Xiaotian was also drunk. Although there are many records in ancient books, the weather in the second Little Ice Age in history was very unconventional. For example, in the hot summer, hailstones would be as big as chicken eggs; for example, earthquakes and sea water would fall.
Overflowing, clear river water, ground cracking in the east of the river, rain and hail, and mountains and rivers bursting out. These are all routine operations, nothing unusual...
But living in this era, Yi Xiaotian knew that life was difficult.
For example, he can't buy food now.
Not only him, but almost every family in Chenliu County and Suizao County can only rely on surplus grain to survive.
It's not because of lack of money, it's because of the locust plague. Nowadays, even if you have money, you can't buy food.
Speaking of which, locusts become more active as soon as the weather becomes dry. This group of pests has an almost terrifying reproductive ability. As the weather gets warmer, they begin to look for food in groups within just one month...
The crops were damaged and there was no harvest. Even Yi Xiaotian's wine shop was unable to buy food and was forced to close down.
No, in the village, under Yi Xiaotian’s call, everyone started catching locusts!
"Sir? There are so many locusts? Can we catch them?" Cai Zhaoji was the first to question...
Although she also thinks that these locusts are pests. They eat the food that farmers have worked so hard to plant, and they should be caught and killed... But, facing such a huge number of locusts?
How can one capture a person from a mere village?
What's more, in order to mobilize everyone's enthusiasm, Yi Xiaotian even offered to exchange grain for locusts.
In Cai Zhaoji's opinion, this is a bit strange to the point of being almost cute... Speaking of which, it seems that Mr. is not a person who cares about the country and the people, right?
"Just catch it!"
Yi Xiaotian smiled slightly, enjoying the joy of catching locusts. He felt like he was back in the countryside when he was a child.
Children in cities may never experience the happiness of children in rural areas.
"Miss Zhaoji, my family caught two more bags."
"Miss Zhaoji, I grabbed half a bag again."
"Miss Zhaoji, your husband is really a kind person... He exchanged locusts for food. Guanyin Bodhisattva is not as kind as him!"
…
Countless villagers came to a wine shop carrying sacks full of sacks.
The sacks are full of locusts...
According to the rules set by Yi Xiaotian, a sack of locusts can be exchanged for half a bowl of millet. During the famine years, even the most kind-hearted and charitable people would never do such a merciful thing.
"gentlemen…"
Cai Zhaoji looked at Yi Xiaotian eagerly, with complicated eyes...
It's like asking, do we really need to change? There isn't much food left in our restaurant!
Unexpectedly, Yi Xiaotian waved his hand and looked quite grand... "Zhaoji, go and settle the accounts with the villagers. It's not easy for everyone to catch locusts!"
When these words were spoken, countless villagers burst into tears, and many even knelt down and kowtowed to Yi Xiaotian!
…
"Da da da…"
The rapid sound of horse hooves resounded...
When Cao Cao and Cao Ren arrived at a wine shop, they were both a little confused...
What's going on?
Why are there so many sacks? Why do the people in the village kneel to the ground and kowtow to Yi Xiaotian? Why does Cai Zhaoji distribute bowls of grain to the villagers?
Could it be that Brother Yi is doing good deeds?
As soon as this idea appeared, Cao Cao shook his head repeatedly.
He has been in contact with Yi Xiaotian for a long time, and he knows something about Yi Xiaotian. It seems that... Yi Xiaotian has nothing to do with words like "kindness, purity, and nobleness". If you talk about intelligence, agility, and cunning, it can be considered...
More appropriate!
Could it be? Brother Yi’s conscience discovered it?
On the occasion of the locust plague, should we help the poor? In exchange for some favor from God?
…
"Brother Zhi is here?"
Cao Cao was still in a daze, and he never thought that Yi Xiaotian would notice him first. "What kind of wind is going on today? Did it bring Brother Hao here?"
Ha ha…
Cao Cao laughed out loud. Every time he saw Yi Xiaotian, Cao Cao always felt very happy and cheerful. It seemed that no matter how much sorrow he had, he could easily solve it here.
"I missed Brother Yi, so I came here." Cao Cao said concisely and concisely. He looked around and seemed to find that Yi Xiaotian was exchanging grain for locusts... He couldn't help but ask. "Brother Yi is doing a good deed?"
"Haha!" Yi Xiaotian laughed and waved his hands. "Good deeds? How can I do any good deeds? I can only do business!"
Um...business?
Doing business with locusts? It’s a strange thing in the world?
"Brother Yi? Will anyone buy locusts?" Cao Cao couldn't help but ask...
Hey, Yi Xiaotian smiled slightly, and immediately stretched out his index finger and made a "shh" gesture, as if to say that the secret must not be leaked...
Immediately, he called to Cao Cao and Cao Ren, and the three of them slowly walked into the wine shop.
…
…
The guys in the wine shop either went to the blacksmith shop to help, or they went to catch locusts.
The whole restaurant was quite quiet...
Cao Cao and Cao Ren sat in a familiar seat, while Yi Xiaotian went to get a jar of wine...
"Brother, this is the only jar of spring wine left in the Nine Brewings." Yi Xiaotian put the wine on the table and explained. "Now that there is a locust plague, we can't harvest the grain for brewing. I'm afraid it won't be brewed for a while."
I won’t be able to produce this nine-bang spring wine!”
While talking, Yi Xiaotian shook his head, looking a little regretful!
"Alas", Cao Cao sighed and murmured in his heart, these damn locusts seem to be not only affecting the soldiers of the three armies and the supply of food and grass, but also all walks of life in Yanzhou are suffering from them!
Thinking of this, Cao Cao nodded. "Damn locusts, it's a pity that there is nothing we can do in the face of this natural disaster!"
At this point, Cao Cao said "Alas" again and sighed deeply. How he hoped that this year would be a good harvest year and that the supplies of food and grass on the front line would be sufficient!
Yi Xiaotian looked at Cao Cao's expression and felt something was wrong, so he hurriedly asked, "Brother Bao seems to hate this locust plague? Could it be that this locust plague has also caused a lot of trouble to Brother Bao's business!"
this…
Cao Cao thought for a moment and simply followed Yi Xiaotian's words.
"Brother Yi, you know that I have some properties in Puyang City! In the past, Lu Bu attacked Puyang City. I couldn't sleep at night, always thinking about those properties!"
At this point, Cao Cao paused for a moment before continuing to speak.
"Last time, with your advice, I gave Brother Yi's plan of dividing his troops into two groups to Cao Cao. Cao Cao was also very wise, so he immediately divided his troops into two groups and led his troops to return for reinforcements. He was about to return to attack Puyang City.
My property is finally settled, but at this time there is a locust plague and the supply of food and grass cannot keep up. This...sigh..."
When it came to food and grass, Cao Cao subconsciously showed a worried look.
He waved his hands, extremely frustrated. "I'm afraid that by next year, my property in Puyang City will be completely finished! This is a huge loss!"
Well…
Yi Xiaotian was stunned for a moment, then unexpectedly his lips widened into a smile.
"Brother Hiding? Are you saying that Cao Cao is also worried about food and grass?"
"Really?" Cao Cao moved closer to Yi Xiaotian. "Brother Yi, are you the most resourceful person? Is there any way to raise this grain in a short time?"
After saying this, Cao Cao's eyes widened, as if he was looking forward to the answer.
Well...
Unexpectedly, Yi Xiaotian waved his hand. "I'm not the God of Grains in the sky. How can I conjure grains out of thin air?"
ah…
When Yi Xiaotian said this, Cao Cao's heart suddenly sank.
Sure enough, even Brother Yi, who is as smart as a demon, can't do anything about the food issue.
At that moment, I lowered my head helplessly...
Unexpectedly, just as Cao Cao lowered his head, Yi Xiaotian's words made him tremble...
"Brother Hiding? I can't change the grain, but what about the food for the soldiers of the three armies? Hehe, how much does it cost? How much is it?"
Well…
Food for the officers and soldiers of the three armies? Or how much is required? This...
Cao Cao suddenly became energetic...
"Brother Yi, please don't show off. It affects the health of the soldiers of the three armies and my business. I hope Brother Yi will give you some advice!"
