The river construction route in Tianchong City was successfully selected. Before digging the canal, the channel must first be constructed along the determined route.
Officials spent sleep and food drawing drawings. The length and width of the river, the style and data of the bridge.
Everything needs to be calculated accurately, including the number of workers and the daily working speed. Estimate the approximate completion date and prepare a series of materials to submit.
Zhu Qinghong soaked in piles of information every day, confirming details bit by bit. Any deficiencies will be dealt with and recalculated, and the customs clearance process will be made more detailed.
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 excavate rocky ground. Zhu Qinghong discussed with officials every day until dark.
Fang Youan and Su Rui were not idle either.
They have started preparing to build the channel for the trenching route and can start construction once the manpower is available.
Wei Xuanyu was 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 is once again 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.
New varieties are grown on the newly reclaimed farmland, including daily vegetables such as winter melons, pumpkins, and tomatoes.
Wei Xuanyu often lamented 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 grown 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, a batch has just ripened." 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 was leading people to build a new chicken coop and fence. He saw them hurrying over when they arrived.
"Miss Su. Who is this?" Fang Ye bowed his hands generously. When he met Wei Xuanyu for the first time, he was curious about the other person's identity.
"Master Wei Xuan Yuwei, the military advisor of Haocheng." Su Rui briefly introduced the two of them, "Fang Ye. He will be in charge of 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."
"It must be possible." Wei Xuanyu and Su Rui looked at each other and smiled. The wishes of the people 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 finished their work and returned to the city.
There is a shortage of manpower in the city, so they can only start the work of building the passage when they return. A group of men saw Su Rui walking with a man from a distance, smiling like flowers.
"Which young master is he from? Look at how handsome he is and the grandeur around him."
"What a golden couple. Miss Su has passed the 16th year of the 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 talent and beauty of the man 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 others, Leng Yi looked like she was obviously filled with hatred because of love, and she was startled.
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 off 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?" Whether in modern or ancient times, the New Year is a big festival. Not to mention universal celebration, at least we have to take a break.
The temperature does not change throughout the year, so it is not so obvious during the New Year. Zhu Qinghong thought about the work that people in the city currently do, some of which can be taken off, and some of which cannot be separated from others. It seems that specific holiday matters will be introduced, and those who are inconvenient to take holidays will adopt a substitute holiday system.
Preparations for canal digging are now in full swing, and many officials are busy.
Can't take a long vacation.
At a critical juncture for the development of the city, we have a few days off during the Chinese New Year. Plan your vacation later to give busy people a breather.
There is still half a month until the Chinese New Year.
Zhu Qinghong sent people to post specific holiday notices and explained the work that must be completed before the holiday.
In order to have a holiday, many people worked 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 are some tasks that cannot be separated from people. The boss told them not to be discouraged, saying that they could take time off later and just say hello in advance.
When they heard that they could take some time off, the people finally had a smile on their faces. Now everyone's wages have increased a bit, and many people have saved some money.
Have a good New Year and be happy. You will make money after the new year is spent, and you should enjoy a good vacation.
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 is Tao, with the fifth row.
He hugged Ms. Liu and smiled heartily.
She lowered her eyes and smiled shyly, hitting Tao Wu's chest with her pink fist. The husband and wife are loving, but they have been childless for many years, which is a pity.
Another house.
The woman with her hair in a bun was sewing clothes while entertaining the children crawling on the bed.
Her name was Dongshuang, with a smile on her lips and gentle eyes.
When we first started to open up wasteland, we carried our children to work every day. She was very grateful that she was not in any trouble.
Nowadays, the days are 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, hugged the child and learned to walk. The child is very smart and loves to walk. Even if Dong Shuang lets go, he can still take a few steps.
Seeing that the child was about to fall, she quickly caught it. The child giggled and put her little hands on her face. Dongshuang grabbed the child's hand and kissed it, unable to help but burst into tears.
As soon as the child was born, the husband died at the mouth of a demon. She thought she and her children wouldn't survive long.
I didn’t expect that good times would finally come. Dongshuang wiped 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 their friends, looking for a quiet place to brag.
Even if we talk nonsense, we still have a lot of fun talking.
"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 look 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 us. Why do we have to choose?"
"No choice. Brother, if you like her, how dare we snatch her? How about we match her up for you?"
"Brothers can become one. After all, we are not all bachelors. Right?"
"Yes." The big guy shouted.
They had seen the widow, who was good-looking and hard-working. It is not easy for a woman to raise a baby.
Sometimes it helps to work together.
If Tieniu has taken a liking to Tieniu a long time ago, why don't they lend a hand 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 use force.
"Isn't it time for the holiday? Tieniu, why don't you have sex with her? Relationships are all about sex."
"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, your care will be taken away."
The crowd roared with laughter.
Tieniu only said that he would work hard, which caused a lot of teasing.
On his way 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 creaked open. Dongshuang couldn't help but say when he saw him: "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, take care of yourself."
"I will." Tieniu was quite embarrassed.
Dongshuang smiled and planned to go back to the house.
It's getting late, it's time to 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.”
Dongshuang 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 into the house and closed the door.
The 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. Tien Niu is so excited that he likes everything he sees.
He went home humming.
City Lord's Mansion.
Zhu Qinghong rubbed his forehead, his eyes were dazzled by the information. Even if Ono 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 needs to be reorganized and suggestions for improvements made.
We can't talk everything out in one go, we have to ask questions one by one.
Seriously, it's as tiring as you can get.
But after all, she wasn't the one doing the work then.
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 are you preparing? Can’t get into the 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 don't want to think about it anymore? 】
"Just make a show and eat whatever you want." Zhu Qinghong was not interested, "Don't be extravagant and wasteful."
