The row houses for raising silkworms are neatly built.
Shen Tang came over specially to take a look.
A group of female sericulture workers arrange silkworm seeds in an orderly manner.
When Shen Tang entered the house, he saw a warm breeze blowing in his face. Rows of wooden shelves at random heights were covered with densely packed silkworm seeds. The sight made people want to have trypophobia. There were also large and small silkworm nets, bamboo poles, and silkworm plaques neatly stacked in the corners of the row house. , broom and other tools.
The temperature inside the house is obviously higher than outside. This is to maintain the optimal incubation temperature. It is said that in order to achieve the effect, some effort was spent at the beginning of the construction of the row house. An indoor insulation system was created using bamboo tubes and other materials inspired by the kang.
It's just that there is no thermometer, and the indoor temperature needs to be controlled by female workers with experience in silkworm production, which is not very convenient.
"That's enough, I'll buy a silk quilt later."
If the quantity is enough, it can also be used as an official year-end bonus.
Gu Chi said: "Year-end bonus?"
Shen Tang teased: "Why do you think you are so shabby?"
Gu Chi shook his head: "Of course not."
Don't underestimate this small silk quilt.
This thing is really expensive.
Although there are many people who raise silkworms among the people, the output is low. Only the wealthy and powerful can afford to wear silk and cover themselves with silk quilts. For a lesser extent, the stuffing of their quilts is mostly rabbit down, cashmere or other poultry. feather.
Ordinary people at the lowest level?
Most of the quilts are filled with poplar catkins, willow catkins, reed catkins and even straw straw, so you can imagine how warm they are.
It’s really proud to receive the final prize of the year with silk!
Shen Tang joked: "Does that mean you don't have the confidence to win the award?"
Gu Chi rolled his eyes inwardly and didn't want to answer.
Shen Tang trotted to catch up: "Are you still annoyed after a few words of teasing? Don't worry, Wang Chao, no one can miss you if the silk is missing."
"Anyone can be missing?"
This guy Gu Chi is uneasy and kind-hearted.
"Including Chu Wuhui and Qi Yuanliang?"
Shen Tang: "..."
Why does this sound a bit sour?
At this time, little cotton-padded jacket Lin Feng came to save her.
"I've met my lord, I've met your husband."
Shen Tang breathed a sigh of relief: "Why is Lingde here?"
Lin Feng didn't know Shen Tang's situation just now, and said with a smile: "I just received news from the government that leaf material has been delivered. This is not because I am worried that there will not be enough food after the silkworm seeds hatch, but I want to prepare more." Her scribe The way just comes in handy.
"Essentials for Elevating the People" is a masterpiece of agricultural science.
The content recorded in it is very comprehensive.
Its silkworm spinning content enables Lin Feng to promote the growth of mulberry trees with literary spirit. The yield of mulberry leaves is already high, and with the bonus of literary spirit, the mulberry leaves naturally grow wildly. Behind the sericulture row house is a mulberry garden set aside for planting mulberry trees. Lin Feng This time, we were not greedy for more. We asked the workers to pick a few carts, and only half of the remaining mulberry trees were allowed to grow freely. Mulberry trees are cold and drought tolerant, with well-developed root systems and tenacious vitality. All of them survived after transplanting.
I think it's enough to supply sericulture terraced houses.
"I've been so busy these days that I almost forgot about this thing." Shen Tang patted his forehead after she reminded him, "Wen Zhu gave us twice as many silkworm seeds as before. I don't know what to do in one day." No matter how much leaf material I eat, I don’t know if it will be enough.”
"I can definitely provide it." Lin Feng was very confident. She could even provide the supplies for a thousand soldiers, let alone a small silkworm seed?
He couldn't help but raise his hand to pinch Lin Feng's little face and said: "In that case, I will leave this matter to you with full authority."
As he watched the little girl grow up and become more and more capable, Shen Tang couldn't help but feel a little relieved that a daughter in our family had grown up.
"only!"
Lin Feng accepted the order with his hands raised.
"Okay, go and do your own thing."
She watched Lin Feng leave with a smile, and until he was out of sight, the smile on her lips gradually faded, and her brows turned sad.
Gu Chi asked: "Why is my lord so worried?"
The Lord's voice did not mention this at all, and there was no warning about the mood switch. Naturally, Gu Chi didn't know why Shen Tang, who was smiling one second, was full of worries the next. In this case, he didn't bother to guess. It would be more convenient to ask him directly. .
"I'm thinking about silk quilts."
Gu Chi joked: "Worried about not having enough points at the end of the year?"
The Lord's thoughts kept jumping.
Shen Tang waved his hand: "...No, I just suddenly thought that we have the opportunity to cover ourselves with silk quilts and have a heated Kang to keep warm. We are not afraid of the cold, but what about the ordinary people underneath?" The quilt has been as cold as iron for many years. The child was so sick that he was lying on it and the inside was cracked... Can their quilt prevent the family from being cold? Has it been covered with "cold as iron" for many years... Although heated Ondol is vigorously promoted, not every household can use it. "
Even the poor people's houses are leaky.
The clothes are stuffed with catkins and reeds.
Every year when winter comes, countless people freeze to death.
If warmer crops could be widely planted... I dare not say that no one will freeze to death in the world, but fewer people will die.
Shen Tang sighed: "I know that duck and goose down have been processed and screened to have good warmth retention properties, but how many downs from ducks and geese are needed to make a quilt? Nowadays, even people don't have enough to eat, so how can we squeeze out the feed to feed them? poultry?"
cotton!
If there were cotton...
An idea flashed in Shen Tang's mind and he said: "Go back and write a letter to ask the annotator to see if he can find cotton..."
To her, Xu Jie is Doraemon.
If you can find cotton...
Even if the terrain of Longwu County is not suitable for growing cotton, it doesn't matter, she can always find land suitable for growing cotton.
One day everyone can be covered with quilts!
Gu Chi also accepted the offer without asking further questions.
After visiting the sericulture terraced house, I went to the craftsman's workshop. As a layman, she could only provide ideas for improving textiles based on "Tiangong Kaiwu", and could not intervene in other matters. There must be brave men under the heavy reward, and the craftsmen are sure Won't let her down.
It doesn’t matter if you’re disappointed…
She gritted her teeth and was able to allocate more budget.
When Shen Tang returned to the official office, the sky was already dark, and she saw two familiar figures whispering something in the corner from a distance. She had good eyesight, and she recognized them as Ning Yan and Shen Zhi at a glance. She frowned and strode forward shouted before.
Calculating the time, she should have given birth in about half a month.
Shen Zhi's meridians can accommodate the energy of heaven and earth, which shows that she has the talent for cultivation. Although she is older and wastes a lot of precious time, she was enlightened at a young age and made fewer detours than other female students in the college. Her study progress is not too bad. slow.
only--
Why are you running out now if you can't wait for it to start? Are you not afraid of something going wrong at the critical moment?
"I have met my lord."
"I've met Mr. Shen."
"What were you talking about just now?"
Are you asking for advice on parenting experience?
Talking about it, Shen Zhi still wants to call Ning Yan "sir", but she is very heavy and has to go back to the backyard of the government office to wait for her childbirth after studying in the academy for a while. If she has any problems on weekdays, she will ask Ning Yan for advice, and the two communicate quite frequently. .
Shen Zhi herself is not very old, and there are no older female relatives around her to support her. As the birth approaches, she will inevitably feel worried and timid. After much thought, Ning Yan can only rely on her.
It is normal to seek advice from Ning Yan to relieve stress.
Unexpectedly, the two people's answers exceeded expectations.
Shen Zhi came to Ning Yan for beeswax and flower seeds.