I Am A Corrupt Official, Yet They Say I Am A Loyal Minister!

Chapter 301: Coping with Disaster? It’s all about accumulating good fortune!

Chapter 301: Coping with Disaster? It’s all about accumulating good fortune!

Locust plague!

It was indeed a locust plague!

A once-in-a-century locust plague!

He had witnessed this natural disaster more than once, each time bringing terrifying devastation. When the locusts passed through, not a blade of grass remained, all the food was devoured, and it was a force beyond human control. It was impossible to eliminate!

More terrifying than droughts and floods!

The Wuxi Duke was in a panic!

Back when he faced tens of thousands of warriors in the Qinglong Mountains, he had never been this panicked!

Even now, with the emergence of the Rat Army, he hadnt panicked!

Originally, he had only planned to watch the show from the sidelines, but he didnt expect the show to come to him!

Grasping a soldiers arms, he urgently asked, Are you telling the truth? Is the locust plague really coming? Dont tell me youre trying to deceive me?

Your Highness, how could I dare deceive you about something like this? Even if I had nine heads, it wouldnt be enough to chop off! The soldiers face was bitter.

Its actually true? The Wuxi Duke staggered.

If it were in the past, he wouldnt have been so worried!

Even if they ran out of food, they could just take it by force, or spend a bit more money to buy it. There was always a way.

However, now he was already at his wits end, waiting to mobilize his forces after the autumn harvest.

Before that time came, if all the food was eaten, what was he supposed to do?

He was in a dire situation. His soldiers might starve to death even before reaching the Phoenix Mountain Range!

The Wuxi Duke grabbed both of Strategist Fengchus arms and shook them vigorously. Strategist, tell me what to do now? Quickly think of a solution for me, come up with something!

Strategist Fengchu was almost shaken out of his wits.

What could he do in this situation?

This wasnt about marching or fighting; he couldnt deploy his troops. Even if they couldnt win a battle, they could still retreat!

But this was a locust plague, one of the Three Great Natural Disasters!

It was beyond human control!

Even if you could escape, the food couldnt!

Strategist Fengchu shouted loudly, Your Highness, dont worry. Its not the time to worry yet!

The Wuxi Duke was puzzled. Why do you say that, Strategist?

Strategist Fengchu smiled calmly. Your Highness, our Wuxi territory is extremely vast. From north to south, it spans 800 li, and from east to west, it stretches 1200 li. The land is extensive, but there are few suitable places for cultivating crops. The group of locusts might just pass by coincidentally. Lets worry when they reach our grain-producing areas.

Strategist, youre absolutely right. I was too agitated just now, the Wuxi Duke calmed down.

Just then, another soldier rushed in anxiously.

Reporting to Your Highness, the locusts are flying towards the grain fields!

The Wuxi Duke was taken aback. What? Theyre flying towards the grain fields?

Its absolutely true, Your Highness!

The Wuxi Duke became agitated once again, grabbing Fengchu by the neck and shaking him vigorously. Strategist, the locusts are flying towards the grain fields. Quickly think of a solution! Come up with something

Fengchu was once again being shaken out of his wits.

Struggling desperately, he said, Your Highness, stay calm! Theres no need to panic now! Its not the time to worry!

The Wuxi Duke let go of Fengchu, puzzled. Strategist, why are you saying this?

Fengchu coughed twice before saying, Your Highness, even if the locusts are flying towards the grain fields, theres no need to worry! They might just be passing through. Lets worry when they actually reach the grain fields!

Strategist, youre right. I was too impulsive just now. I frightened myself, the Wuxi Duke calmed down once again.

At that moment, a fourth soldier rushed in urgently.

Your Highness, its bad. The locusts are already devouring our rice paddies! There are so many locusts, what should we do?

The Wuxi Duke turned to Fengchu once more.

Fengchu called out in advance, Your Highness!

The Wuxi Duke asked expectantly, Strategist, do you have a brilliant plan?

Your Highness, I wouldnt dare claim its brilliant! I just want to remind you Fengchu clasped his hands, Now its time to worry!

The Wuxi Duke gave Fengchu a slap. Damn it, you jinx!

Then, the two of them hurried to the grain fields.

As far as the eye could see, there were locusts covering the mountains, blocking out the sun and dimming its light!

And these creatures were busy eating his crops, indulging themselves in their feast. On a single stalk of grain, more than ten locusts were gnawing at the same time.

The Wuxi Duke was alarmed and shocked. Quickly, eradicate the pests and protect the crops!

Yes, Your Highness!

Everyone sprung into action, exterminating the locusts.

The Wuxi Duke took the lead, frequently lending a hand, annihilating the pests and defending the fields.

News of the locust rampage in Wuxi quickly spread throughout the world.

In the Northern Hebei territory, the royal palace.

Strategist Zhuge entered with great excitement. Your Highness, fantastic news!

The Prince of Northern Hebei was puzzled. Strategist, wheres this fantastic news coming from?

Strategist Zhuge smiled and saluted. Your Highness, Ive just received word that the locust plague that originated in Southern Jiang has reached the Wuxi territory! Right now, they are devouring the Wuxi Dukes fields!

The Prince of Northern Hebeis delight was evident. Is that really the case? Haha Thats wonderful! Little brother, you must have done something that angered both heaven and people, thus attracting this natural disaster! Heaven wants to eliminate you, haha!

Youre absolutely right, Your Highness! Strategist Zhuge stroked his beard.

Make sure to keep me updated on the Wuxi locust plague at all times. Report every single development, especially the changes in my little brothers expression! Im sure it will be a magnificent spectacle! The Prince of Northern Hebei gloated.

Your Highness, Ill follow your orders!

In the Southern Jiang region, within the royal palace, the Prince of Southern Jiang had returned in a gloomy mood. The blow had been too great, leaving him feeling closed off as he locked himself inside his room and refused to come out. Wang Fugui rushed over with cheerful news, Your Highness, I just received a message. Although the locusts havent invaded the capital, theyve made their way to the Wuxi territory and are currently wreaking havoc on the Wuxi Dukes crops.

With a loud thud, the Prince of Southern Jiang burst out, Is that true? I might not be well-educated, but dont try to deceive me!

Your Highness, its absolutely true. How could I dare to deceive you? Wang Fugui smiled

Hahaha The Prince of Southern Jiang laughed heartily with his hands on his hips. This is karma at work, justice served! This is the proper outcome of a locust plague! My poor little brother, youre finally facing the consequences! Hahaha

The days of his depression could finally be vented.

One word: satisfying!

Fugui, theres something Id like you to do for me!

Please, Your Highness.

Deliver that bell to me. Comfort my poor little brother. Haha!

Yes, Your Highness!

In the capital, within the Great Wu Court, the Empress was equally joyful, her mouth never closing shut after a morning court session.

Who would have thought that my uncle would encounter such a rare locust plague, a once-in-a-century event? Im both pleased no, Im deeply grieved. Someone, quickly write down our advanced disaster relief experience and share it with my uncle!

The court officials were all baffled. Your Majesty, we dont have any disaster relief experience, do we?

Of course, its all about praying for rain! The Empress laughed brightly. Minister Lin, tell us about our disaster relief experience!

Lin Beifan was puzzled. Your Majesty, this is something you can only accumulate good karma for! If your karma is good, there will be heavy rain, and the locusts will perish. If your karma is bad, its a matter of life and death between you and the locusts!

The Empress slammed the table and stood up, laughing. Youre right, it all depends on karma! Hahaha!

Equally delighted were the Slanted Moon Army, who were nestled between two mountain ranges raising rabbit-rats.

Princess, the Wuxi Duke is currently facing the locust plague! According to what Ive learned, this is an exceedingly rare occurrence thats beyond human control. The Wuxi Duke is in trouble! This is highly advantageous for our great cause!

Princess Ziyues face was filled with joy. Youre absolutely right, the locust plague is a natural disaster, a sign that even heaven is helping us! While the Wuxi Duke is without grain, we have so much meat. The scales of victory are tilting in our favor!

Princess is right, our restoration cause is hopeful!

As they looked around, the entire mountain range was densely packed with rabbits. These rabbits were their source of food and had grown into a significant resource. Many Slanted Moon soldiers were busy turning the rabbits into dried meat, storing them just like provisions.

The Wuxi Duke is suffering from a locust plague. Its the perfect opportunity for us to take action!

Princess, are you suggesting

Thats right! Princess Ziyue nodded and smiled. While the Wuxi Duke is preoccupied with eradicating the pests, we can take advantage of the situation to strike a blow, kill some people, burn some grain, and weaken their power!

Princess is absolutely right, Ill arrange for our people to act!

Wait! Theres no need to send so many people. Send a few skilled individuals instead!

Yes, Princess!

Thus, the Slanted Moon Army mobilized, reigniting their guerrilla warfare. Killing people, burning grain, starting firesthis severely disrupted the Wuxi Dukes pest elimination plan!

The Wuxi Dukes attention was divided, and he was growing increasingly frustrated. This group of Rats is causing chaos while taking advantage of the situation! Its outrageous! I wont tolerate sharing the same sky with them! Once the locust plague is over, Ill allocate manpower to deal with them!

In the end, the locust plague remained unrelieved.

Soldiers were ambushed by the Slanted Moon Army and suffered thousands of casualties.

Staring at the rice paddies stripped bare by the locusts, the Wuxi Duke spat out a mouthful of blood. All of my grain its all gone!