Chapter 98: Everyone gathers together. Sir, do you want to build a ski resort?

"Skiing and hot springs are the best options."

A cold and ethereal voice was heard. The three of them turned their heads and saw Miss Liu and her sister Yinling walking into the braised food shop gracefully.

Yinling was wearing a moon-white brocade dress, her skin was whiter than snow, and she was also a beauty.

She was good at mixing incense and playing the piano, and after leaving Yaoyue Tower, she didn't know where to go.

After leaving the central government office, the girls heard about the war in the south and decided to go to Miss Gui first and make plans after the situation stabilized.

"Tell me more about it." Guizhi'er's eyes lit up.

"When skiing, you use wooden planks as shoes and wooden sticks as aids, but there are inevitable threats of encountering wild animals and avalanches." Yinling lifted her skirt and slowly sat down.

In addition to the people who dig medicinal herbs and hunt in Meishan, there are occasionally people with superb skills who are willing to experience the joy of galloping in the wind.

"This kind of fun is indeed unique to our northern border." Liu Qianjin suddenly understood.

Nowhere else in the world can you find such a long winter and such vast snowy scenery as in Zhenbei.

But the risks involved are also great...

"It's easy. We just need to build a new outdoor ski resort." Guizhier made the decision.

Winter is coming, and snow can be used locally.

Choose a naturally open hillside, clear away debris such as stones and branches, and then smooth the snow on the slope to form a beginner ski slope.

"Sir, do you want to build a ski resort?" A clear young voice came from outside the door.

A group of handsome men and beautiful women, holding books in their hands, with bright smiles on their faces.

They were dressed in clothes that were either plain or bright, picked off the ginkgo leaves that had fallen from their hair, and walked into Guiji Braised Food Shop with familiarity.

It was exactly the same as when we were in the capital.

"Why don't you take a rest at home? Why are you gathering in the central city?" Guizhier turned her head and raised her eyebrows in surprise.

"We students have come here to take the imperial examination given by His Royal Highness Prince Yue." Wang Pu answered respectfully.

As expected, to achieve great things, one must recruit young talents, and Liang Yue will never let go of the good seedlings that are available.

When it comes to setting up a ski resort, the scholars offer suggestions one after another.

"You can put some grass piles at the bottom of steep slopes and bends to prevent people from sliding off the snow track and causing danger."

“There also needs to be flags, wooden signs and other signs to indicate directions.”

"How about building some more cabins? They can be used by guests to rest, keep warm, or store luggage."

With everyone's collective efforts, the plan to build an outdoor ski resort has taken shape.

"Let's talk about the method of taking a bath!" Guizhier said excitedly.

Yin Ling folded her hands on her knees, a cool air permeating her whole body, but there was still a hint of dignity and self-restraint in her expression.

If you can help Miss Gui, the chances of her staying will be much higher.

She thought for a moment and turned to look at Liu Qianjin.

"Sister, do you remember that the former prefect, Lord Ma, had a small villa in the Twelve Forts?"

In addition to making money, the prefect Ma Lu and his staff are well versed in the fun of life.

Liu Qianjin suddenly understood.

She was once invited to perform in a play, and after recalling it, she told everyone about it.

It turns out that winters in the north are long and cold, and in the ice and snow, steaming hot springs are a great treasure.

Soaking in hot springs can drive away the cold. Some doctors even say that hot springs contain various substances that are very beneficial to physical conditioning.

Ma Lu then took the Hibiscus Soup from Twelve Forts and enjoyed it alone.

"In fact, ordinary people also like to bathe in winter," a scholar continued. "Even if there are no hot springs, scrubbing each other's backs is also a skill."

Everyone was startled when they heard this, then they looked at each other. In an instant, they understood what he meant and smiled happily.

The female scholars raised their lips and covered their faces shyly.

This custom has a long history in the North.

People usually wrap the towels in layers on their hands and scrub from head to toe in a delicate and gentle manner to remove all dirt.

Neighbors and friends often rub each other's backs, which just reflects the warm and generous character of the people in the north.

"That's feasible!" Gui Zhi'er rested her chin on her hand and pondered, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Let's show you the nobles how to entertain our guests in Zhenbei."

"Let's give the Twelve Castles a brand new look before winter arrives!"

Just do it.

Return the emperor's seal, activate the treasury, recruit staff, and use cement made from gray-white jade rock... Guizhier made the preliminary preparations in an orderly manner.

The Twelve Forts serves as the rear base of Zhenbei. A hundred years ago, there were soldiers stationed there to build a fort, hence the name.

West of Daliang, it is rumored that there were tall, broad-shouldered and strong barbarians with blue or green eyes. The previous dynasty stationed troops there to prevent invasion.

"My grandfather's grandfather has seen him. He was a wild man with a beard as thick and dense as weeds, and his hair was brown and yellow."

The people of the Twelve Forts used their hands to indicate a height of over six feet.

"No one encountered it again after that, and the officials also sent all the soldiers to Linghe County."

In short, the Twelve Castles are not in great danger now, but at the same time they are also poor and stable.

The farmers looked pale, their coarse clothes patched with patches, and their feet worn out with straw sandals. Apart from farming, they had no other income.

The county government office was reorganized, the former county magistrate was dismissed, and was taken over by His Royal Highness Prince Yue's people.

"Sir, do you want the new county magistrate to send someone to help us?"

The autumn wind was so cold that it penetrated the bones. Two or three scholars changed into dark blue padded jackets and wore a half-worn cloak on top.

They followed Gui Zhier in a hurry, looking around at the unfamiliar environment.

His Royal Highness Prince Yue's promotion of the imperial examination system is certainly attractive, but there are also families who are loyal to tradition and do not want their children to get involved in this mess.

When the overall situation is uncertain, openly rebelling against the court is also risky.

So they chose to compromise and follow Guizhier to open up new areas.

"There's no need to trouble the government." Guizhier shook her head.

His Royal Highness Prince Yue speaks nicely, but if you need to deploy personnel or spend money, you can just tell the butler.

But is Eunuch Fuan someone easy to get along with?

Especially when Guizhier is a stubborn person.

When facing a superior, it is a luxury to remain neither humble nor arrogant - to be neither humble nor arrogant is to be arrogant.

Autumn is the busy farming season. After harvesting wheat ears in the vast but barren black soil, the people's rough hands are covered with cracks.

Next, we have to store autumn vegetables and make winter clothes, so there is not much free time.

Guizhier put up a sign recruiting workers at the vegetable market entrance in the county town, but only attracted a dozen people.

"My dear, is it true that you say we can work here till winter?"

The corners of the old lady's clothes were slightly curled up, and the fabric was worn rough.

Her hands were covered with calluses, her joints were thick and deformed, her eyes were cloudy but gentle, and she was cautious when asking questions.

"It's true, Auntie." Gui Zhi'er responded with a sincere smile, "Daily wages, two meals included."

Those who did heavy manual labor in building ski resorts and bathing beaches could earn eight copper coins a day, while those who practiced bathing and helped in the kitchen could earn six copper coins.

With the huge amount of money on offer, onlookers are eager to make a move.

"Then let's get started working?" The old lady spoke with a thick rural accent and a sincere look in her eyes.

After all, he is a simple and honest farmer who is used to working all day long. His diligence really makes people admire him from the bottom of their hearts.

Guizhier's eyes lit up instantly.

"Of course, eat first!"