The river construction route in Tianchong City has been successfully selected. Before digging the canal, the channel must first be constructed along the determined route.
Officials spent sleepless days and food drawing drawings. The length and width of the river, the style and data of the bridge.
Each item needs to be accurately calculated, including the number of workers and the daily work speed. Estimate the approximate completion date and prepare a series of data for submission.
Zhu Qinghong immerses himself in piles of information every day, confirming details bit by bit. Any deficiencies will be dealt with and recalculated, and he will strive to be more detailed in the clearance process.
To ensure successful trench digging, she traveled the entire route to determine the soil quality and surrounding environment.
How to reinforce soft soil and how to dig rocky areas? Zhu Qinghong discussed with officials every day until dark.
Fang Youan and Su Rui are not idle either.
They have started preparing to build the channel for the trenching route, and can start construction when the manpower is available.
Wei Xuanyu is very curious about the crops in the field.
Even though there are skilled people in their city who are dedicated to improving grain varieties, little has been achieved over the years. The cultivated land outside Tianchong City has once again been exaggerated, and there are several more chicken farms.
Now people can eat eggs in shops.
Sold every three days, each person can only buy one.
Sometimes tea eggs, sometimes boiled eggs, you can smell the fragrance even before they come out of the pot.
The newly reclaimed farmland is used to grow new varieties, including winter melons, pumpkins, tomatoes and other daily vegetables.
Wei Xuanyu used to lament that the weather had not changed, and it was really annoying to not be able to distinguish the four seasons.
I didn’t expect that a balanced temperature would have such benefits for crops, and they can be planted all year round.
Su Rui smiled and handed over a piece of boiled corn that had just come out of the oven: "Try it, it's very sweet. I can eat three or four in one meal."
Wei Xuanyu took it and when he saw her, he immediately followed her example.
The unique sweetness of corn ripples in your mouth, leaving you with an endless aftertaste.
"It's just a good time for you to get a batch of corn that's just ripe." Su Rui gnawed the corn like a mouse. "You won't be able to eat it for a few days."
"Good luck." Wei Xuanyu smiled, "Miss Su, I heard there is a chicken coop. Can you take me to see it?"
"Let's go." Su Rui led the way.
He followed immediately.
Over there, Fang Ye is leading people to build a new chicken coop and fence. Watch them come and rush over.
"Miss Su, who is this?" Fang Ye bowed his hands generously. When he met Wei Xuanyu for the first time, he was curious about her identity.
"Master Wei Xuan Yuwei, the military advisor of Haocheng." Su Rui briefly introduced the two of them, "He will be in charge of Fang Ye. The chicken coop."
The two of them clasped their fists and saluted each other, saying a few polite words.
Fang Ye showed them the chicken coop: "Now we can pick up many eggs a day. A batch of chicks have been hatched, and the city lord has given them to us to raise. When the chicks are raised, maybe everyone can eat eggs." p>
"It can definitely be done." Wei Xuanyu and Su Rui looked at each other and smiled. People's wishes are always so simple.
After seeing the chicken coop, Su Rui took Wei Xuanyu to look elsewhere. At this time, Wei Zhou and his party returned to the city after finishing their work.
There was a shortage of manpower in the city, so they could only start construction of the passage after they returned. A group of men saw Su Rui and a man walking together from a distance, smiling like flowers.
"Which young master is he from? Look at how handsome he is and how elegant he is."
"What a golden couple. Miss Su has passed the 16th of the Lunar New Year, which is the age to discuss marriage. It is estimated that their happy event is coming soon."
"Who says it's not the case? The talented man and the beautiful woman make others envious. We can only look at her occasionally."
Men, I feel sorry for every word you say.
Only Leng Yi's eyes were splitting as he stared at the two people talking and laughing in the distance with great anger.
Tieniu was startled by his expression and ran away quickly.
Those who worked together actually noticed changes in Leng Yi.
They don't know why, they just want to not meddle in other people's business and cause trouble.
Now seeing Miss Su walking with someone else, Leng Yi looked like she was obviously filled with hatred because of love, and she was stunned.
I hope he can figure it out and live a good life.
Wei Zhou returned to the city lord's palace to resume his duties. Zhu Qinghong gave them a few days' leave and had a good rest before continuing to work.
"Yes." Wei Zhou took the order and stepped back, passing by Yuan You who was coming in. The two nodded to each other.
"City Lord." Yuanyou saluted and handed over the account book, "The New Year is coming soon. How does the City Lord plan to spend it?"
"New Year's Day?" Regardless of modern or ancient times, the Chinese New Year is a big festival. Not to mention universal celebration, at least a holiday is required.
The temperature does not change throughout the year, so it is not so obvious during the Chinese New Year. Zhu Qinghong thought about it, some of the jobs that people in the city currently do can be taken off, and some cannot be separated from others. It seems that specific holiday matters will be introduced, and those who are inconvenient to take off will adopt a holiday-adjusted system. p>
Preparations for canal digging are now in full swing, and many officials are busy.
Can't take a long vacation.
It is a critical moment for the development of the city. We will take a few days off during the Chinese New Year. We will plan the holidays later to let busy people take a breather.
There is still half a month until the Chinese New Year.
Zhu Qinghong sent people to post specific holiday notices and explain the tasks that must be completed before the holiday.
In order to have a holiday, many people work hard.
Several people asked their superiors if they were on holiday.
All the embroiderers who weave and sew clothes are on holiday, as are the men who are rebuilding the city and most of the soldiers.
The food store and the chicken coop had to do some work that was inseparable from people. The boss told them not to be discouraged, saying that they could take time off later, just say hello in advance.
When I heard that I could take some time off, people finally had smiles on their faces. Now everyone's wages have increased, and many people have saved some money.
Have a good New Year and be happy. After all the money is spent, you will earn it after the New Year. You should enjoy the good holidays.
There is a cloth shop on the main street, and women go to pull cloth and take it home to make new clothes.
Wear new clothes and celebrate the New Year in style.
Men without wives are either reluctant to part with money, or they spend it on food and don’t care about clothes.
The woman Liu took the cloth and went home to have her man measured. The man's surname was Tao, and his name was Xing Wu.
He hugged Mr. Liu and smiled heartily.
She lowered her eyes and smiled shyly, hitting Tao Wu's chest with her pink fist.
The husband and wife love each other, but they have been childless for many years, which is a pity.
Another house.
The woman with her hair in a bun is sewing clothes while entertaining the child crawling on the bed.
Her name is Dong Shuang, with a smile on her lips and gentle eyes.
When she first started to open up wasteland, she carried her child on her back to do the work every day. She didn't face any difficulties, which made her very grateful.
Nowadays, life is getting better and better. The skinny child who seemed to be dying at any time has become fat and white.
Dongshuang put down the needlework in her hands and hugged the child to learn to walk. The child was very smart and liked to walk. Even if Dongshuang let go, he could still take a few steps.
Seeing that the child was about to fall, she quickly caught it. The child giggled and his little hand touched her face. Dongshuang grabbed the child's hand and kissed it, and couldn't help but have tears in her eyes.
As soon as the child was born, her husband was killed by a demon. She thought that she and the child would not survive long.
Unexpectedly, good days will finally come. Dongshuang wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes and rubbed the child's tender face.
It's good to be alive.
Get off work in the evening.
A group of bachelors hang out with friends, looking for a quiet place to brag. Even if they talk nonsense, they still have a good time.
"What are you going to do during the holidays? There is no mother-in-law at home. Instead of working, you just sit at home and stare?"
"Have a rest. Let's take a chance to see each other and find a wife to go home with. Life is a good one only when you have a wife and children."
"There are more monks than meat. There are only a few women without husbands. How many people are robbing them? Tieniu, don't you have a crush on that widow?"
Tieniu chuckled: "With our current conditions, even a widow would be interested in her. What else are there to choose?"
"No choice. Brother, if you like her, how dare we snatch her away? How about we match her up for you?"
"Brothers can become one. After all, we are not all bachelors. Right?"
"Yeah." The big guys cheered.
They had seen the widow, who was good-looking and hard-working. It is not easy for a woman to raise a child.
Sometimes it helps to work together.
If Tieniu has taken a liking to Tieniu a long time ago, why don’t they lend more hands to make good things happen?
Tieniu is grateful to his brothers. What he likes is his business, and it also depends on whether others are willing. You can’t force yourself.
"Isn't it time for the holiday? Tieniu, why don't you have sex with her? Emotions only come out of nowhere."
"The vacation is over, and we have to leave the city to work again. Who knows when we will come back. If you don't hurry up, you may be taken away."
Everyone burst into laughter.
Tieniu only said that he would work hard, which caused a lot of joking.
When he was going back, he passed by the widow's house and saw that the lights inside were still on.
I want to talk, but I’m afraid of disturbing others.
After thinking again and again, he turned around and prepared to leave.
The door opened with a creak. Dongshuang saw him and couldn't help but said: "Brother Tieniu, you are back."
"Hey." Tieniu responded happily and looked back at her, "Isn't Sister Dongshuang asleep yet? It's getting late."
"I just put the child to sleep." Dongshuang pursed her lips and said caringly, "It's a bit cold at night. Brother Tieniu, please pay attention to your health."
"I will." Tieniu was quite embarrassed.
Dongshuang smiled and planned to go back to the house.
It's getting late, it's time to take a rest.
"Sister Dongshuang." Tieniu hurriedly stopped the person. Seeing her turn around and nervously say, "Are you free during the annual vacation? I, I want to ask you to go shopping together. I know you have to take care of the children, so you will definitely not be able to get away.
.It’s okay, just take the kids with you.”
Dong Shuang clenched his hands and smiled shyly: "If you take the children with you, I do have time. See you then."
After saying that, she went back to the house and closed the door.
Tieniu outside was so happy that he jumped up and down with joy. Sister Dongshuang agreed to him.
There are no stars or moon in the sky, and the lanterns on the street are dim. The iron cow is in full bloom, and everything he sees is pleasing to the eye.
He went home humming the song.
City Lord's Mansion.
Zhu Qinghong rubbed his forehead, his eyes were dazzled by the information. Even Xiaoye scanned it and circled the unreasonable points with a red pen.
When the entire paper turned red, she could hardly see the original content. A lot of information needed to be reorganized and suggestions for improvement were made.
I can't say everything in one go, I have to ask each question one by one.
To be honest, it’s as tiring as you can be.
But after all, she won’t be the one doing the work.
If you don’t break it into pieces and rub it into pieces, let the officials below understand that it will be more troublesome to make mistakes and deal with the consequences.
[Master, will there be a banquet during the Chinese New Year? What dishes will be prepared? Will it be a Manchu-Han banquet?]
"..." Zhu Qinghong waved his hand, "We just held a banquet, and now we have another banquet? No, let everyone have a good rest."
[If you don’t celebrate, how can you feel the joy of the New Year? Master, are you sure you won’t think about it anymore?]
"Just for fun, let's eat whatever you want." Zhu Qinghong was not interested, "Avoid extravagance and waste."