Chu Fan led Mu Xi and the other girls to continue strolling in Kaifeng City. The whole group seemed more lively and active because of Tang Ji's joining. Along the way, Tang Ji seemed to have completely forgotten the task assigned to her by Tang Hongwen. Instead, she played happily with Mu Xi and the others, enjoying this happy time.

Chu Fan was also full of curiosity about the Kaifeng City in this world. He wanted to explore and compare it personally to see what the differences were between this Kaifeng City and the Kaifeng City he knew on Blue Star.

The streets of Kaifeng City were lined with shops, and the sounds of hawking filled the air. Chu Fan and his companions weaved through the bustling crowds, occasionally stopping to admire some novel gadgets.

Like a greedy little cat, Tang Ji was particularly interested in a vendor selling candied haws. She stared at the crystal clear, red candied haws, as if attracted by their sweetness.

Changsun Pinqing, on the other hand, was drawn to a cloth shop. She walked in, captivated by the silks and satins, caressing the soft fabrics with great affection. She thought about buying some to make Chu Fan some clothes to wear when she got home.

Chu Fan was also enjoying this rare happy time. He watched the women around him enthusiastically choosing their favorite things, and his heart was filled with joy. Of course, Chu Fan was also very happy when he was not dealing with government affairs.

He liked this relaxed feeling, as if all his worries had been thrown away. In this bustling street, they seemed to have temporarily forgotten the constraints of their status and simply enjoyed the beauty of life.

The sky over Kaifeng City suddenly turned gray, and then white snowflakes fell from the sky, like white petals floating in the sky.

Tang Ji stood on the street in Kaifeng City, stretched out her hands, and caught a crystal-clear snowflake. She turned around excitedly, holding the snowflake in her hands and said to Mu Xi beside her: "Mu Xi, look, it's snow!"

Mu Xi looked at Tang Ji's excited expression, but there was no smile on his face. Instead, he looked a little worried.

Tang Ji noticed Mu Xi's reaction and couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. She asked with concern, "Mu Xi, what's wrong with you? Am I being too casual and not acting like a lady at all, and making you unhappy again?"

Mu Xi smiled gently and said to Tang Ji: "Silly girl, this matter has nothing to do with you, don't worry about it."

There was a hint of pampering and helplessness in Mu Xi's tone. She also wanted to live a carefree life like Tang Ji, as if she had no IQ. However, under the influence of her father and family, she had already formed such a character and could not change it at all.

After Mu Xi finished speaking, he raised his head and cast his gaze towards the boundless sky. He frowned slightly, thinking that if this winter was too long, it would not be a good thing for the State of Wei.

Mu Xi sighed and said, "This year's winter seems to have come earlier than in previous years." There was a hint of worry in Mu Xi's voice, and he was worried about the coming cold season.

Changsun Pinqing also sighed softly, and she continued Mu Xi's words, "Yes, if winter really comes so early this year, and the weather is unusually cold, then Kaifeng City and the three surrounding citadels, with a total population of over one million, will not have enough firewood to survive the winter.

You know, the imperial court is constantly consuming large amounts of wood, and I'm afraid many people will die this winter."

Changsun Pinqing's words revealed her deep concern for the lives of the people, and her eyes flashed with uncertainty and worry about the future.

Chu Fan finally realized the seriousness of the matter at this time. He understood that although a house built of cement was indeed much stronger than a wooden house, its advantage in resisting the cold was not obvious.

If the court had not taken any preventive measures, those who survived the flood would most likely lose their lives in the coming cold winter.

Chu Fan came up with the idea of ​​making strong liquor to help people maintain body temperature during the cold winter. However, he quickly realized that this idea was unrealistic. While strong liquor could provide short-term warmth, it couldn't fundamentally solve the problem of cold, and long-term consumption of strong liquor was also harmful to the body. Not to mention that the Wei State simply didn't have enough grain to make liquor.

Chu Fan once made several bottles of alcohol to disinfect Liu Xueyu's brother's wounds. But after that, he rarely made alcohol again. Even when he did, it was only in small quantities, and he gave it directly to the eunuchs in the palace, who would deliver it to Mu Yunfeng for use by injured soldiers to disinfect their wounds.

As for strong liquor, Chu Fan did not make it just to satisfy his own appetite. He knew that although Wei State had some grain, it was not enough to make large quantities of liquor.

Chu Fan understood that the most important thing now was to ensure that the soldiers at the border were well fed so that they would have the strength to defend the border. He knew that only when the soldiers were well fed would they have enough physical strength and energy to deal with the various challenges at the border.

Therefore, he prioritized allocating limited food resources to his soldiers rather than using them for luxuries like brewing wine.

As for purchasing alcohol from other countries for purification, Chu Fan had never considered this approach. After all, importing alcohol from other countries is not only expensive, but the transportation costs are also quite high. Purifying alcohol into high-proof liquor or alcohol after purchasing it would be an extremely foolish act.

Chu Fan also had his own detailed plans and long-term considerations for winemaking. His goal was to start making wine by the spring of the following year, when sweet potato cultivation began to be promoted throughout the Wei Kingdom.

Chu Fan particularly likes the sweet potato liquor that Captain Lao Li likes. This liquor once appeared in the classic anti-Japanese war movie "Bright Sword" and left a deep impression on the audience.

Chu Fan was deeply interested in the craft of making sweet potato cakes, and he even learned about brewing techniques online. He knew he would only officially launch his brewing project when sweet potatoes were in season and Wei's grain reserves were sufficient. This would ensure he had enough raw materials to brew high-quality sweet potato cakes and protect the lives of the Wei people and army.

But it’s too far-fetched to think about these things now. The main thing now is how to ensure that the people in Kaifeng City can spend this winter safely.

The snow was getting heavier and heavier, and Chu Fan and the others lost their excitement. Although Tang Ji didn't know what had happened, she saw that Mu Xi and the others were silent and looked uninterested. She also lost the desire to play.

In order to check the situation of the three Acropolis, Chu Fan decided to take Mu Xi and others to Zhonghua City to check on the situation of the people in the city. However, when Chu Fan arrived in Zhonghua City, he saw a treasure.