Parents are busy farming

Chapter 1801 The locust plague is coming

Fortunately, these locusts are still in the larval stage and are relatively small in size, so the clever Ye Zifen decisively ordered people to release the flocks of chickens, ducks and geese out of the pens.

She knew very well that these poultry were the powerful "warriors" against the small locusts, and she had to take the initiative to eliminate the enemies before they became stronger.

I saw groups of lively and cute chickens, ducks and geese calling and running towards the green grassland.

They chirped loudly, as if communicating their battle plans with each other; at the same time, they scanned the grass around them with their sharp eyes, ready to attack the little locusts hiding there at any time.

The little locusts were innocently jumping around in the grass, unaware that the catastrophe was approaching quietly.

The chickens, ducks and geese, relying on their agility and sharp beaks, quickly and accurately pecked at every small locust that appeared before them, never letting any one slip through the net.

Ye Zifen stood quietly on the high ground of the vast grassland, her beautiful eyes fixed on the busy poultry below.

I saw groups of chickens and ducks happily shuttling among the dense grass. Sometimes they lowered their heads to peck at food, and sometimes they flapped their wings and flew high, as if they were carrying out an important mission.

At the same time, the herdsmen also took action without showing any weakness.

They held the net bag tightly in their hands, bent down slightly, and searched carefully in the grass for the tiny traces of locusts like hunters.

Whenever someone found a locust, he would swing the net in his hand at lightning speed and capture it accurately.

The bright sunshine falls gently on the vast grassland like a golden veil, reflecting the crystal clear beads of sweat on people's foreheads.

The sweat was like pearls that had broken off the string, sliding down people's foreheads one by one, soaking their clothes that had already been soaked with sweat.

However, no one stopped because of the heat and fatigue, and everyone continued to fight fiercely with the locusts.

Even the innocent children on the grassland spontaneously joined in this arduous battle.

Their young faces were filled with seriousness and earnestness at this moment.

Pairs of small hands were like nimble butterflies, constantly fluttering up and down, trying to catch those cunning locusts.

Although their movements were still a little clumsy, their perseverance and courage were in no way inferior to those of adults.

Behind the battlefield, hardworking and kind-hearted women silently took on the responsibility of logistical support.

Some of them were busy preparing rich and delicious food, while others were constantly filling their kettles with cool, sweet spring water.

Then, carrying baskets filled with food and water, they hurried towards those who were fighting hard, delivering them timely nutrients and water to replenish their physical strength.

The entire grassland was bustling with activity.

Here, everyone has a firm belief and is working hard to protect this beautiful home with all their strength.

Whether they are experienced herdsmen or young and ignorant children; whether they are strong men or gentle and virtuous women, everyone has the same thoughts and works together to fight against the terrible enemy, the locusts.

As time went on, locusts were put into sturdy bags one by one, and the bags piled up more and more.

Gradually, people became more skilled in catching locusts, and their efficiency increased steadily.

The shouts from the grassland, the cheerful chirping of poultry and the cheers of people's victory intertwined with each other, like a passionate war song, echoing in the air for a long time.

Ye Zifen and her friends were completely focused on growing crops, so they naturally had no time to pay attention to the grassland.

Who would have thought that in just a short while, the tender grass that had just been cut cleanly and had finally sprouted was eaten up by those aggressive locusts!

The vast grassland, which was originally filled with pleasing green everywhere, turned back to its lifeless khaki color in the blink of an eye.

The yellowish scene looked so desolate and barren, as if silently telling people its helplessness and despair.

In just three days, those locusts that had managed to escape grew rapidly like balloons.

They flew wantonly in the vast grassland, baring their fangs and claws, greedily devouring the little remaining pitiful green.

However, at this critical moment, the poultry that had been raised at home stepped forward and played a vital role.

I saw groups of chickens running and playing happily on the grass. They made clear and melodious clucking sounds and pecked at the hateful locusts with their sharp and powerful beaks. On the other side, the ducks were not to be outdone. They swayed their fat and round bodies, opened their big mouths, and swallowed the locusts into their stomachs in big mouthfuls.

Before long, with the concerted efforts of these poultry, the rampant locusts were finally completely wiped out.

Ye Zifen and the others looked at the grassland that had returned to its peace and tranquility. The big rock in their hearts finally fell to the ground, and they breathed a long sigh of relief.

But who would have thought that just when everyone thought everything was calm, something unexpected happened...

From afar, the overwhelming locust plague was like a black storm, coming again with overwhelming force.

Wherever they passed, all the green disappeared instantly, as if being swallowed up by an invisible giant mouth.

The once vibrant fields became bare in the blink of an eye, leaving only a heart-wrenching darkness.

The dark swarm of insects was so dense that it almost blocked out the sun in the sky, and the whole world seemed to be plunged into the darkness of doomsday.

Ye Zifen stood at the edge of the field, witnessing this horrifying scene, and her heart suddenly tightened.

She opened her eyes wide, filled with astonishment and disbelief.

She never imagined that the locust plague would be so fierce and terrible!

She kept thinking about the various arrangements she had made, but at this moment she couldn't help but have doubts: Would these measures really work? Could they really withstand this unprecedented disaster? Thinking of this, she became more and more uneasy.

At this very moment, the crops that were originally growing well are being ruthlessly destroyed by locust plagues, and food security is facing unprecedented severe challenges.