"Not good enough? Aqing, Aweng thinks you have done a good enough job!"
Gu Heng was worried that his little granddaughter would fall into a dead end, so he quickly smiled and praised her.
He knew that his little granddaughter had extremely strict requirements on him because of her appearance.
She started reading and practicing calligraphy since she was three years old.
Children of the same age as her, let alone little girls, even young men cannot bear to sit on their knees for a long time.
But Aqing just gritted her teeth and endured it.
After sitting on my knees for too long, my legs were numb and I couldn't stand up, so I had to be supported by the maid.
Winter is so cold that even if there is a brazier and a smoker in the house, my hands are still red from the cold from writing for a long time.
If Princess Jiangling hadn't stopped her and ordered people to take good care of her, Gu Qingcheng would probably have suffered from frostbite.
It's so hot in the summer, but the little person is still sitting on his knees with his back straight and reading.
Seeing her hard work, everyone in the Gu family felt distressed and admired——
How old are you that you can be so restrained and work so hard?
In addition to her original tenacity, she also suffered from the pressure and pain caused by her loss of appearance.
Seeing with their own eyes Gu Qingcheng's diligence, hard work, and astonishing self-discipline, everyone in the Gu family tried to find a way to persuade Gu Heng to lower her demands on herself without hurting Gu Heng's self-esteem.
Don't work so hard, don't be so tired, don't look ugly, but Gu Qingcheng's surname is Gu.
Just relying on this surname, she has reached a height that many people can't reach in a lifetime of hard work.
And her relatives have never disliked her.
From Gu Heng to the eldest princess of Jiangling and the third generation, they just hope that Gu Qingcheng can live a more leisurely life and not put too many shackles on herself too early!
Especially now, the Gu family has undergone tremendous changes, leaving only the grandfather and grandson "depending on each other."
Gu Heng also hopes that his granddaughter can "relax" properly and not push herself too hard.
"Aweng! I'm not blaming myself, but our oxcart really has room for improvement."
Gu Qingcheng is so smart, how could he not feel his grandfather's worry and distress?
With warmth in her heart, she smiled and said to Gu Heng, "The bullock cart is too bumpy and it's very uncomfortable to sit in it."
She pretended to be childish and rubbed her buttocks, "I've been sitting for a long time and it's sore and painful."
Gu Heng still looked distressed. How tiring could it be to ride in an ox cart?
My little granddaughter is someone who practices Sanfu in the summer and Sanjiu in the winter, sitting on her knees until she becomes numb.
She is not a squeamish or fussy person at all!
This child has always had high demands on himself, and now he feels sorry for his grandfather.
Alas, she is always so sensible that it makes people feel sad.
Seeing that Gu Heng's eyes were still full of pity, Gu Qingcheng had no choice but to take out paper and lead (ancient version of pencil).
She used a lead pencil to draw sketches one by one on paper.
"Aweng, look, I'm wondering if I can add some small mechanisms to the oxcart to reduce the bumps of the oxcart."
Her memory is gone, but her "common sense" is still there.
For a person who has lived in the mission world for more than eighty years, Gu Qingcheng has spanned two centuries.
She studied hard and tirelessly, transforming a lot of knowledge into "instinct".
What if the memory was forcibly erased?
Her common sense, her instincts are still there.
Relying on these, she may not be able to create thermal weapons or develop black technology, but there is still no problem in making some springs and modifying ox carts.
And bullock carts and the like will probably not change history, let alone cause the world to collapse.
It's probably the main system that noticed Gu Qingcheng's little moves and wouldn't care too much!
"Oh? What kind of small mechanism can have such an effect?"
Gu Heng was not a rotten scholar.
He is a man from a well-educated and versatile family.
In addition to the orthodox classics and history, he is interested in a lot of knowledge and technology.
He is proficient in music theory and is familiar with medical books. Gu Heng has also dabbled in wine-making, ink-making, Luban locks and other things that some people regard as "wonderful skills".
When he saw the sketches drawn by Gu Qingcheng, instead of scolding his granddaughter for "not doing her job properly", he found them very novel.
"This is a spring, made of fine iron. I just don't know if our craftsmen can do it!"
Gu Qingcheng was not completely sure.
The current technology is still very backward after all.
But, you can give it a try.
Gu Qingcheng believed in the skills and wisdom of these ancients (including Gu Qingcheng herself).
What they lack is probably the limited vision and knowledge of the times.
"Interesting! Interesting! Then give it a try."
Gu Heng became interested, and like an old boy, he helped Gu Qingcheng search for craftsmen and purchase refined iron and other raw materials.
Seeing that his grandfather was no longer depressed and had become interested, Gu Qingcheng felt relieved.
The two of them, grandfather and grandson, didn't care about Zheng Mo's sad eyes and stopped directly in the town.
One day, two days... a month.
Under Gu Qingcheng's guidance, Gu Heng ordered the craftsmen to actually pull out the iron wire and press it into a spring.
The oxcart is equipped with springs, which may not have the most perfect effect, but it has a certain damping effect.
In addition, Gu Qingcheng remodeled the carriage.
The volume of the carriage was further expanded, and a thin layer of iron sheet was added to the exterior of the carriage and painted with waterproof and anti-rust paint.
Inside the carriage, Gu Qingcheng added partitions, drawers and other small features.
Bedding, clothes, food and valuables are all hidden in these small "storage compartments".
Several partitions can be folded up to free up space.
If it is put down, it will be the dining table, bed and other furniture.
Gu Qingcheng also created a small space for the maid or servant to be alone.
Of course, the carriage has become larger and heavier, and the load has also increased.
Gu Qingcheng simply bought another strong adult cow and changed the two wheels into four wheels.
Zheng Mo looked confused: ...Well, this should have exceeded the limit.
Under the feudal dynasty, there were detailed regulations on who should wear what clothes and what kind of bullock carts should be used.
However, these are troubled times, and the changes in dynasties are catching people off guard and dazzling them.
Etiquette and music have collapsed, let alone some small rules?
Not to mention, they are now on their way to exile in Lingnan.
Famous ministers and celebrities like Gu Heng have been driven out of the capital. Are they still not allowed to have a little temper?
With this thought, Zheng Mo no longer struggled.
Just pretend you can’t see it!
Zheng Mo continued to lead his subordinates and stayed in the small town. While watching the grandparents and grandchildren messing around, he also had to beware of the group of rangers causing trouble.
"Haha! Not bad! Not bad! This ox cart has been renovated really well!"
Gu Heng participated in the renovation of the oxcart, and when he saw the brand new oxcart, he felt an inexplicable sense of accomplishment.
He went in and experienced it himself. He put down the partitions and could eat and read.
With the partitions retracted, you can sit, lie down, and stretch your limbs freely.
The best part is the cabin's shock absorption and waterproof functions.
With such an ox-cart, they no longer have to worry about potholes and heavy rains when they are on the road.
"Other carriages have also been remodeled."
Gu Heng seemed to be addicted, and with a wave of his hand, he expanded the scope of the renovation.
Gu Qingcheng: ...As long as Aweng is happy! Besides, it does need to be renovated.
Zheng Mo was already numb.
These grandparents and grandchildren are really capable of tossing things around.
However, the modified carriage is indeed quite convenient.
If you encounter rainy days on the road, or you are tired from riding, you can also enter the carriage to rest!
If you think so, you and Qianniuwei's brothers can also benefit from it.
Zheng Mo suddenly felt more mentally balanced.
Forget it, let them do it.
Chen Jing also did not specify how long Gu Heng had to arrive in Lingnan.
As long as he leaves Jiankang and is no longer an eyesore to Chen Jing, this powerful official will probably not care what the Gu family's ancestors and grandchildren are doing, let alone how long they will continue to do so!
Fortunately, Gu Heng was interested, but he did not lose his sense of proportion.
After staying in the town for a month, all the ox carts and horse carriages were renovated.
After purchasing some more grain, meat, eggs and other supplies, Gu Heng finally decided——
"Let's set off!"
Zheng Mo: ...Thank God! I can finally continue on my way!
Even the rangers were a little tired.
They are here to be guards and gain a good reputation, not just to mess around.
As people who are used to traveling around, always staying in a small place, they are so idle that they almost grow hairy.
The most important issue is that their meals are provided by the inn.
Compared with the Gu family's exquisite meals, it's really not even a bit inferior.
Damn, I really miss the taste of Tongding mutton.
There are also braised pork and pork sausages. Just thinking about it makes your mouth water.
Alas, let’s hurry up as soon as possible.
On the way, the third wife of the Gu family was able to cook out a lot of delicious food.
Everyone was looking forward to it, and the team finally started its journey again.
The new ox cart with shock-absorbing modifications is indeed much more comfortable.
Gu Heng was sitting in his bullock cart, holding a book in his hand and steaming tea soup on the small partition. He looked at the scenery outside the window from time to time, feeling very happy.
Gu Qingcheng lay on the car window, looking at the Qianniu Guards and Rangers on both sides.
They were either riding horses or walking, and their speed was not slow.
I can travel thirty or thirty miles every day.
At noon, I would eat whatever I wanted on the roadside.
Gu Qingcheng prepared a lot of dried meat and meat sauce. During the days she stayed in the town, she also ordered people to cook a lot of braised food.
When they stopped for lunch, Gu Qingcheng distributed the braised food he had prepared to the rangers and Qianniu Guards.
Let the cook bake some pancakes, cut them, and add meat. The taste is amazing, not to mention how fragrant it is.
Let’s talk about those rangers who are used to wandering. Even Zheng Mo’s Qianniu Guards were full of praise for the food.
"As expected of the Gu family of Wu County, you really have a lot of background."
“This Roujiamo is so delicious!”
"More than that! Have you seen that the Gu family uses fine fine salt, unlike us soldiers who still use vinegar cloth!"
When Gu Qingcheng got out of the car and took a walk, she heard this sentence.
"Vinegar cloth? What is vinegar cloth?"
As a daughter of a distinguished family, she also has magical experiences.
Gu Qingcheng felt that she was already knowledgeable, but she was still very unfamiliar with this term.
