I don't know if it's an illusion, but Wei Cheng always feels that the climate of this world is colder than that of future generations. It was only October in late autumn, and when I woke up in the morning, I saw layers of frost crystals on the eaves.
Judging from this situation, it is estimated that the first snow will fall in more than half a month. In the blink of an eye, I have lived in this era for more than four months, experienced the scorching summer and golden autumn, and winter is about to begin.
Wei Cheng sat under the eaves, watching the white frost melt into water droplets, and then droplets fell into the drainage channels on both sides of the stone steps.
"Husband, it's time for dinner." Cai Yan stood at the door of the east wing and waved to Wei Cheng, with a hint of weariness in his eyebrows.
Wei Cheng knew that she must have stayed up late to correct her homework last night. If he had known it, he would not have provided her with nine-year compulsory education.
"Here we come. Wei Cheng stood up and patted the non-existent dust on his butt, and couldn't help but stretch his waist. The restaurant was already full of people, and there was only one main seat left for Wei Cheng. Cai Yan, Ah Ning, Niu Niu, Hao Niang, Zhong Xian, Zhong Chan, and Aunt Niu who was waiting on the side were really a big table.
"Aunt Niu, stop working so hard, sit down and eat together." Wei Cheng said as usual. Aunt Niu was very reserved at first, but now she is used to Wei Cheng and Cai Yan's easy-going approach. After helping Wei Cheng fill a bowl of porridge, she also sat down.
"Well, today's food is good. Where did you get the persimmons?" Aunt Niu replied with a smile:
"The steward of the master's family brought it here. He said it was for the young master to have a taste of." Wei Cheng nodded and signaled that everyone could use their chopsticks.
Aning and Niu Niu were already so hungry that their stomachs were growling. When they saw this, they picked up their chopsticks and started eating and drinking. The two little girls were like competing, one had a better appetite than the other.
Cai Yan and Aunt Niu sat on both sides, wiping the mouths of the two girls from time to time. Wei Yan, whose eyes were full of motherly glory, took a few bites, looked at Hao Niang and asked:
"Are there enough ingredients in the pastry shop?" Hao Niang nodded, thought for a while and said:
"We don't have much sugar left. We only have enough for three to five days. Business has been good recently and we use a lot of it." Wei Cheng said 'hmm', took a bite of the food and said:
"I'll have someone deliver two more bags later. He looked at Zhongxian again and asked with a smile:
"Uncle Zhong, if the stable is not busy, you can spend more time with Chan'er. Hearing this, Zhong Chan blinked gratefully towards Wei Cheng, and at the same time looked at Zhong Xian aggrievedly and said
"That's right, dad only sees those horses and doesn't care about me at all. Zhong Xian looks much better after being nursed back to health these days. When he saw his daughter acting coquettishly, he raised his hand and gestured for a while. Zhong Chan pouted when he saw this said:
"I don't want to go to the school. Those new teachers are so strict." Speaking of the school, Wei Yan looked at Cai Yan. Cai Yan wiped Aning's mouth and said with a smile:
"Mr. Shen and the others are indeed a bit strict, but they have rich teaching experience and being strict is for the benefit of the students. Occasionally, they will hit the board, make them stand, etc. The meal ends in such an atmosphere of talking and laughing. Wei Cheng eats After dinner, I sent Cai Yan to school. On the way, I met Xu Ding who looked in a hurry.
"Sir, I'm just going to find you. Take a look at this." Wei Cheng looked at Cai Yan apologetically.
"Sorry, I can't send you to school." Cai Yan smiled knowingly and said it wouldn't be a problem. After nodding to Xu Ding, he said softly:
"Brother Xu must have something important to do with you. My husband, there is no need to see me off. Wei Yan jumped out of the carriage and signaled the coachman to protect Cai Yan, and then looked at Xu Ding curiously. Xu Ding handed him off to the carriage, and then turned around, He said in a deep voice:
"Sir, there is news from the north. In recent days, barbarians have been going south to plunder from time to time. The border residents suffered heavy casualties and several newly established breeding farms were looted."
"What?" Wei Cheng's expression changed drastically. He immediately thought of these three words.
"It's unreasonable. I didn't go to them to cause trouble, but they took up my idea first. Nowadays, no one in the world knows that Hedong is prosperous and peaceful. The news has spread to the grassland. In their eyes, Hedong is just a big piece of fat. As long as If you go south a few times to grab food, you won't have to worry about having food all winter long. Especially there are many Huns in Hedong. These people provide information and coordinate internally and externally. They know exactly where there are good things and where there are no troops. .
"The main grassland is not peaceful either. I heard that there was a plague some time ago, and cattle and sheep died in droves. Otherwise, they wouldn't have gone south so early. In previous years, they would wait until winter is about to come, so we don't want to go early this year. It caught us off guard." Xu Ding said with a sigh.
Wei Cheng's face was livid, and Hedong was finally getting better. To add trouble to him at this time, is it any different from seeking death?
"It's too late to say anything now... By the way, where are Gongming and Yide? They haven't come back yet?" Xu Ding shook his head helplessly.
Wei Luo took a deep breath and said angrily:
"Send someone to deliver a message and ask them to return quickly. Their home has been stolen, and they still have the nerve to wander outside."
"Uh: I'll go right away." Xu Ding responded. Beicheng Guardhouse.
"Wen Ruo, this is the answer you want to know. To be honest, I shouldn't have shown you this plan." Tian Feng was a little lucky at this time, because just now, Xun Huo agreed to Zhang Qi's proposal. Invited, you will be one of your own immediately.
Tian Feng had already heard a thing or two about Xun Yu's talent from Zhang Qi. The two had just briefly discussed the current situation and personal opinions, and found that they had many things in common.
It can even be said that Tian Feng believes that his views on some overall views have many shortcomings compared to Xun or.
On the other hand, Wei Cheng, many of Xun Yu's opinions can be said to coincide with Wei Cheng. This is also the main reason why Tian Feng is willing to take out Wei Cheng's five-year plan.
After receiving the book from Tian Feng, Xun Yu's expression calmed down, and after bowing, he knelt down on the futon and began to read slowly.
Seeing this, Tian Feng couldn't disturb him. Thinking of the information he had just received, he frowned and walked out of the study.
"Mr. Tian, the young master has invited you." A boy in the courtyard came over and said respectfully. Tian Feng nodded slightly, knowing that he was going to discuss the barbarians going south to plunder. He turned back and glanced at Xun Yu. Tian Feng ordered his subordinates to send some preserved fruits for tea, and then hurried towards the Wei Mansion.
"It makes sense to say that water can carry a boat but also capsize it."
"Gewu is the primary productive force...Gewu?"
"In one year there will be no beggars on the streets, in two years every household will have three meals a day, in three years everyone will have meat to eat... In five years the whole county will be well off?'
"Who is this Xiaokang?" Xun You's voice came from time to time in the study, talking to himself. Busy people were walking around at the door, which did not affect his obsession at all.
He had a lot of confusion about the five-year plan drawn up by Wei Cheng, and he also had a lot of admiration and admiration, but he was even more maddening.
At this time, Xun Yu wished he could meet with Wei Cheng right away, because he really didn't understand many words in the plan.
"What is cement?"
"What is the principle of wind pump?"
"Ah...what's the meaning of this joint-production contract responsibility system?"
"To lay the industrial foundation for the second five-year plan, it seems that this guy called industry is very important."
