The ring is an earthen house bed, with a blazing fire underneath, and Xiang and Jishi living on it, called the kang, to keep warm. This is the fire kang. The truly mature earth kang appeared in the Tang Dynasty.
For ordinary people, the heated kang is the most convenient and affordable way to stay warm during the winter.
After the task of building the kang was completed, the civil engineering and construction workshop of the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce began to get busy.
It is not difficult to set up a fire kang. The most important thing is to have a good flue. In addition, Lu Songli and the others have experience in setting up a kang when they passed Chen Changan's hometown - Qingxi Village in Yanzhou.
The people in the civil engineering and construction workshop were all experienced craftsmen, and they were guided by others, so they quickly got started.
As a result, Liaodong County launched a vigorous land-and-kang operation.
Because these craftsmen don't hide the skills of making a kang, anyone who wants to learn can come over and learn from it. After learning it, you can go back and make the kang yourself.
If you don't want to do it yourself and want to hire craftsmen from a civil engineering workshop, you will have to pay some labor and material fees. The most expensive material is green bricks.
Villages in Liaodong County are also focusing on the topic of Pan Kang.
Wangping County, Lihua Village
In the morning, the ladies and daughters-in-law came to the small pier by the river to wash themselves with their dirty clothes and quilts.
Everyone took a piece of soap and spread out the wet clothes. Then they gently rubbed the soap on it, applied a thin layer on it, and started scrubbing.
Soap is already sold in Liaodong County. Palm-sized soap weighs two taels and costs two cents a piece. The price is not expensive. Use sparingly, one piece can last a month.
Women and girls all like it, and the laundry is particularly clean.
There is also a purchase limit of five yuan per household per month.
The people from the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce made it clear that it was sold to locals. Whenever it was sold to other places or to outsiders, it would never be at this price.
The ladies were washing their clothes and chatting.
"Does your family have a Kang bed?"
"plate!"
"My family also has a plate, and the head of my family is already collecting suitable yellow mud."
"I heard that blue bricks are used for the Kang bed. Green bricks are very expensive." This was hesitant.
"It's not necessarily necessary to use blue bricks. If conditions permit, use green bricks as the foundation. If not, use stones as the foundation."
"Don't be picky about So So Sou. This year, your men and the eldest and second sons have all gone out to work, so they have made a lot of money, right?"
"It's good to make money, but the fire bed is indeed an additional expense."
"Have you seen the fire bed at the old village chief's house? I don't believe you don't like it?" Don't be too comfortable lying on it in winter.
Some people can't bear to be too fussy, "If the people above weren't afraid that we would freeze to death in the winter, they wouldn't have come up with this fire kang. You are lucky enough to marry into our Liaodong County, why are you still hesitating about it?" Damn it, I can’t even think about it elsewhere.”
"If you don't feel sorry for yourself, don't you also feel sorry for your men and your children?"
"Ignore her. If you want to do it, do it. If you don't want to, don't do it. The boss won't force anyone."
"Hey, I've finished washing. I won't tell you anymore. I'm going back to help pick out the yellow mud."
Many people are very open-minded. This Huokang market is available in the morning and evening. It’s still early to enjoy the early dishes.
Liaodong County, County Sheriff's Office
The subordinate came to report, "Mrs. Qin Liu, Chen Jinshui would like to see you."
Lu Songli was a little surprised. She had a good memory. Chen Jinshui and Liu Erxi were friends Qin Sheng made in the market when he was in Chang'an.
Liu Erxi has always been very active in doing things, has a flexible mind, and is highly regarded. He was previously arranged to go south to take charge of the sales of foot-operated threshing machines. At this time, he should be with Qin Sheng.
In comparison, Chen Jinshui's performance was inferior.
"Did something happen?"
"He didn't say anything. He said he wanted to tell you in person."
"Then please arrange a time."
Chen Jinshui arrived at the governor's house and waited nervously.
Qin Liuye, whom he and Liu Erxi met together.
Now in Liaodong County, everyone is completely different. He didn't dare to compete with Mr. Qin Liu, but compared with his good brother, he was too far behind and felt embarrassed.
When the Qin family was exiled, Liu Erxi and he were busy making preparations.
Before setting off, he did not accompany them on their journey to exile because he had saved a child from going into the water in winter and fell ill.
Later, it happened that the Qin and Lu families were seeking the position of governor of Liaodong County for Mr. Lu, and Liu Erxi was always appointed.
This was the first time that he and Liu Erxi distanced themselves.
Later, after he came to Liaodong County with the Xu family and the families of the Yang Wei Escort Bureau, Qin Liuye and Liu Erxi also kept trying to attract him, and he himself was working hard.
Finally, a big opportunity came, a big opportunity in the Southland.
Unfortunately, he was a little unlucky. He was injured while attacking the Yali Mountain Village in Fang County. We can't go to the Southland together.
Now, the distance between the two is getting wider and wider, and he has to find a way to catch up.
Liaodong County currently has many talented people, and new ones are constantly emerging. Chen Jinshui knew very well that it would be difficult for him to get ahead in Liaodong County.
Wu Ren and his party went out to lay trade roads, which gave him some ideas.
Just when Chen Jinshui was in confusion, a small official from the government office invited him in.
After Chen Jinshui came in, he bowed to Lu Songli and said, "Meet Mrs. Qin Liu."
Lu Songli said gently, "You're welcome, you are Ah Sheng's brother, you can call me Sixth Sister-in-law like before."
"No, no, no, this moment and that moment." Chen Jinshui shook his head like a rattle.
Lu Songli didn't force him and said, "Did you come to me today with something going on? Or are there any difficulties? If so, just tell us and we will help you if you can."
"That's it..." Chen Jinshui expressed his purpose and thoughts to Lu Songli.
After Lu Songli understood his purpose, to be honest, she was a little surprised.
Liaodong County is their base camp. To develop Liaodong County well, not only does the internal circulation need to be smooth, but at the same time, an external circulation system needs to be established. As a result, they need forwards.
She carefully looked at the man in front of her, but she didn't expect that Chen Jinshui actually saw that Liaodong County had a need in this regard. Perhaps there is selfishness in this, but he dares to venture out, dare to fight, dare to jump out of his comfort zone, and is forward-looking. He can be said to be a very good talent.
While waiting for Mrs. Qin Liu's reply, Chen Jinshui was so nervous that his palms sweated.
Lu Songli thought for a while and said, "If you really want to go out and have a try, I have a chance. Do you want to give it a try?"
"good!"
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After explaining the matter, Lu Songli encouraged her subordinates as usual, "Do a good job and look forward to your next performance. If you have any difficulties, come to me anytime."
Chen Jinshui was very excited, "Thank you, Mrs. Qin Liu, I will work hard."
When Chen Jinshui went out, his steps were floating. He didn't expect that he would actually get an opportunity, a good opportunity.
