This is a family with three generations living under one roof!
In this era, this kind of family structure is relatively rare. Because even in families lacking male sons, in this era there are usually four or five generations living under the same roof.
Although Lingnan is located in a remote area, since there have been no major wars in the decades since the Liu family established the dynasty, the people have been able to cultivate themselves and develop rapidly.
Of course, Liu Jixing naturally has the most say in this regard. How many people came from the Central Plains and even the Chu region to Lingnan were still a great contribution to the local state capital. However, during Liu Sheng's reign, most of the people who moved in were within Lianzhou. Because of the natural dangers of Wuling, it is difficult for many ordinary people to overcome it. Not to mention the strict control in the Chu region, the wild beasts in the jungle also make it extremely difficult for these people to penetrate deep into the hinterland of Lingnan.
However, since Liu Jixing came to the throne, he deliberately sent out personnel to recruit refugees and disaster victims from all over the country. He also opened the door of convenience. After entering Lingnan, he was escorted by the army, and these people chose sparsely populated residences on their own. Then it was divided by the local county government so that these people could survive. What Liu Jixing knew about the records exceeded the actual number of 30,000.
As for the 100,000 migrating army that was falsely reported to the outside world, although it was politically necessary, for Liu Jixing. These more than 30,000 migrant people will become a huge force in Lingnan that cannot be ignored in the next five to ten years.
Of course, Liu Jixing also wanted to try out the private land system for later generations, but he encountered resistance from many classes. Liu Jixing knew that he could not act too hastily. So while sending out a large number of talents, we also sent out a lot of propaganda talents.
Liu Jixing naturally had his own ideas about a regime that was based in the most remote areas of the Central Plains.
Although the Southern Han Dynasty claimed to be a country to the outside world, in this era, even the disintegrated Chu government believed that Lingnan was just a foreign land. But Liu Jixing didn't feel angry at all. Instead, he felt happy. Because only when others don't pay attention can you have enough time to develop. This feeling of being despised is indeed unpleasant, but when he thinks of the world's admiration for Lingnan in the future, Liu Jixing is a little excited and looking forward to it.
Therefore, Liu Jixing cares about people's livelihood and the survival of ordinary people. After experiencing several iron-blooded massacres, although Liu Jixing was given the reputation of being murderous and cold-blooded, Liu Jixing didn't care at all. Because after a strong shock, the entire Lingnan can basically implement orders and prohibitions. And even in some remote places, the status of the people will be clearly calculated.
Although this place has not yet developed, due to the existence of huge mineral resources in two countries, as long as the people and villagers are willing to work, their lives should be better than those of the general public. Now Liu Jixing just took a brief look and could feel that the situation here should be a place where he can live a relatively peaceful life in recent times.
As for the house where everyone came in to rest, the four thatched houses were not far from the country road. There is a yard of about half an acre surrounding the door, and a fence made of soft-branched plants, with unknown flowers in full bloom. There were indeed a few chickens and ducks raised in the yard. What was surprising was that there was actually a black-haired piglet wandering around the yard.
There are two elderly people named Wang who are nearly fifty years old in this house. When they saw guests coming to the house and heard what the young woman and daughter-in-law said, they seemed quite enthusiastic. Although they are a little reserved, they are not as ignorant as ordinary villagers. Their words and deeds are polite and polite. It can be seen that this family is not ordinary farmers.
Although Liu Jixing was a little curious, he did not deliberately ask questions immediately. Since there was no furniture in the hut, everyone put a few pieces of wood in the yard as stools. Liu Jixing looked at the two old people and saw that they looked similar to the old people in their sixties or seventies in later generations, probably due to the pressure of life.
Liu Jixing was still very emotional, because these people who reached adulthood in their teens were indeed aging much faster than the people of his own time. Looking at them, they are less than fifty years old, but they already seem to be dying.
The young woman's name is Chen, and it is said that she is a descendant of the Chen family, the largest surname in Linwu. However, perhaps because their ancestors were concubines of the Chen family, by their generation, they no longer had the aura of a big family. However, Mrs. Chen was quite polite and had a good face, which made Liu Jixing feel a little more friendly.
However, after Ouyang Tong entered the hospital, he took aim at several Linwu ducks in his house. Seeing that the feathers on the duck's neck were indeed different, and the duck's bill seemed sharper, I felt a little happy. I don’t know what tricks he used, but the family actually agreed to take out a shelduck, but they didn’t want anyone’s money.
Because the Wang family was once the largest family in Linwu, and its origins were almost the same as those of the Chen family. The ancestors of the Chen family were old friends with the Wang family, and they still had some close family ties. When she saw the two old men agreeing to take a duck, she had no expression on her face, but she called a young man from home to help, and it was her brother-in-law Qing Ge.
This young man was only twelve or thirteen years old. He was thin and thin, but he was dressed like a frail scholar. When he was carrying the duck to kill, he looked obviously reluctant to give it up. Everyone looked a little curious and couldn't help but ask the two old people.
The old man had no intention of hiding anything and said: "Lingnan is relatively peaceful now, and we are recruiting talents from various states. As long as you are literate and good at writing, you may go to Prince Xing's Mansion. If you are selected by the imperial court, you may serve as an official in various places!" Brother Qing also attended a private school with a gentleman from the county for three years. Although there is still no hope of passing the imperial examination, as long as he works harder, there is still some hope!"
"Is this court a lie?" Marquis Yuan looked at the old man curiously and said worriedly: "You are probably very far away from Prince Xing's Mansion. If there is any news over there, I'm afraid you will miss a lot of opportunities. ! The imperial court has always required scientific examinations and the promotion of filial piety and integrity to employ people. Even though someone like Brother Qing is literate and has read books, I am afraid it will be difficult for him to be truly useful!"
"This guest has misunderstood!" The old man surnamed Wang quickly said: "The eldest son of the little old man is working as a foreman in the mine. He is also a well-known person among the neighbors. The manager above him is the follower." Your Excellency is here from Prince Xing's Mansion. They personally came to Xiao Lao'er's house and mentioned that Brother Qing's body was weak. It was obviously impossible for him to enter the mines. However, if he relied on his studies and literacy, it was very likely that he would go to Prince Xing's Mansion immediately! "
Liu Jixing was not interested in hearing this. When he saw that there was no decent stool in this house, and everyone was sitting on tree stumps or dead tree trunks, he looked around.
But he happened to see a pile of tree roots and wood in the corner of the yard. The tree roots looked huge, and the wood was thicker than his thighs, so he asked Mrs. Chen, who was hanging clothes to dry, what they were for. Mrs. Chen didn't think so much, and told her that these were used by country people to dry them and make fire.
Liu Jixing was naturally surprised when he heard this, but he was relieved immediately. Because along the way, there are ancient trees everywhere, and trees that are more than a foot thick can only be regarded as small trees. As long as the farmer is willing, the firewood will naturally be continuous. Seeing that the wood was dry and the tree roots had some shape, he asked Chen to borrow some and walked over to choose.
At first, everyone didn't pay attention to Liu Jixing, because Ouyang Tong approached the two old people and successfully got a shelduck. Naturally, everyone wanted to chat with the old people. The two old men seemed to be talkative, and they became even more friendly when they saw that everyone was friendly.
After a while, Huanhuan saw what Liu Jixing was doing, so she came over to watch. Because after seeing Liu Jixing pull out a dagger, Mrs. Chen on the side was shocked. But seeing Liu Jixing gesticulating on the wood, I felt a little more at ease. Then I saw Liu Jixing whittling and chopping, and working on a pile of wood.
It turned out that Liu Jixing saw that there were a lot of camphor trees in the wood, as well as some quite large tree roots, and he suddenly thought of his later hobby of root carving. In addition, at this time, I could say that I was extremely powerful, and the sharp dagger in my hand was more effective than the lathes of later generations, so I decided to make a set of furniture for this family.
After planning the height and width, Liu Jixing naturally started chopping skillfully. In the Xingwangfu Palace, because there were no suitable tables and chairs, he designed them himself. Later, I discovered that I was extremely powerful, so naturally I became even more handy with these tricks. After cutting out the noodles and legs they needed, a wooden stool that only existed in the Song Dynasty soon appeared in front of everyone.
The two old men of the Wang family had been stunned for a long time. Mrs. Chen vaguely understood what Liu Jixing was doing, but she still couldn't help but ask. When I learned that it was a long wooden bench, I couldn't help but sit on it. Feeling the comfort of this stool, she looked at Liu Jixing a little differently.
Then, under everyone's stunned gaze, Liu Jixing used local materials and skillfully put the two delicate tree roots together to create a very charming tabletop. Liu Jixing originally wanted to make a tea tray, but suddenly he thought that people here don't know much about tea, and he was wasting his face and hard work, so he might as well make a dining table for them.
Sure enough, when four stools and a table were placed in the yard, both the family and Ouyang Tong looked at Liu Jixing blankly. Now everyone is even more confused about what Liu Jixing does!
The family had almost forgotten that Liu Jixing's ability to cut iron like clay was beyond what ordinary people could do. Just looking at this set of tables and chairs, I vaguely understood that my home finally had a decent set of furniture.
Liu Jixing steadily helped the old man of the Wang family sit down in front of the table, but Huarui softly praised: "Lang Jun is very skillful. When I first saw the Western Regions Hu stool, and these tables and chairs, I was still I couldn't help but sigh. I didn't expect that when I saw Lang Jun today, he would actually do something in a short time. Now I really can't believe it! "
Liu Jixing laughed loudly, gently held Hua Rui's hand, and said softly: "It's not unusual for a family to be able to make such household items as long as they have seen it! But we are going to Prince Xing's Mansion this time. If there is a problem with your livelihood, as long as someone makes one every day, you will not have to worry about food in the future!"
