"By the way, sir, have you found someone to study the firecrackers stored in Ling County?" Wei Xiyin had mentioned the production of gunpowder to Chu Yu before.
In this dynasty, the prototype of gunpowder had already been formed, and the ingredients needed to be readjusted to increase its power.
Chu Yu said: "We have arranged for someone to readjust the ratio, but the results are not out yet."
Wei Xiyin nodded upon hearing this, "There's really no rush. That thing is high-risk, so people should be careful during the mixing process."
Chu Yu agreed.
The water cup on the table remained untouched.
It was drizzling outside.
Seeing that the discussion was over, Chu Yu coughed lightly and said, "Yu still has a lot of things to do, so I'll go down and make arrangements first. The girl can do as she pleases."
Wei Xiyin hurriedly said, "Then sir, please go and do your work first." She was still waiting for Wei Lang. After Chang Ying took him to select the people, she had to take a look before she could feel at ease.
Chu Yu took his leave and left.
As soon as the man came out, took the umbrella and took a few steps, he was stopped by Zhang Qi.
The captives had already gone up the mountain in the rain to mine stones. Zhang Qi was worried that her husband would not work and would have no food to eat, so she asked Chang Ying for half an hour's leave and waited for Mr. Chu in the camp.
Chang Ying nodded in agreement after hearing this.
Zhang Qi is the head of the government soldiers after all. Since he has something to ask Mr. Chu, it is not considered lazy to spend half an hour with him. He can just go and work with him later.
Zhang Qi saw Chu Yu coming out of the house, clasped his fists and bowed, saying, "Mr. Chu, I have something to ask of you."
Chu Yu stopped and raised his eyebrows slightly.
"It's about my eldest son."
"My husband has never suffered much hardship since he was a child, and he's timid. I was wondering if Mr. Chu could arrange some easier work for him..." Zhang Qi made up his mind, "He could even help the women with their work. Although he may not be physically strong, he's good at being careful and dexterous."
Chu Yu glanced at him lightly and said, "What are you thinking about? The women are all from the Wei family. There are differences between men and women. How can you let a man from outside work with the women?"
Zhang Qi looked disappointed, but he quickly cheered up and said, "Sir, please find a job for me, Mr. Dalang."
In the past, Zhang Qi couldn't bring herself to do it, but now for the sake of her husband, she couldn't care less and could only ask with a thick face.
Chu Yu stared at him for a long time, and a barely perceptible smile gradually appeared on the corner of his mouth. "Captain, you're too polite. The fort is so big, and we need people to work in every place. There are also some easier jobs. Can your husband read and write?"
Zhang Qi quickly replied, "The eldest son is the only son of the county governor's family. He has been familiar with the classics since he was a child."
He thought that jobs that required scholars would definitely be easier.
The smile on Chu Yu's face gradually deepened. "That's perfect. The girl is planning to build a house inside the wall and needs someone to do some observation and record every day. This job is very easy. All I have to do is sit there and write."
When Zhang Qi heard about this good opportunity, he quickly agreed on behalf of his husband, "Don't worry, Mr. Chu, the eldest son will definitely be able to do it."
Are you sure you can?
Chu Yu didn't say anything, he just observed and recorded the zombies.
He nodded and said, "That's good. I have things to do, so I'll take my leave."
Zhang Qi saluted him again, "Thank you, Mr. Chu."
Chu Yu left with an oil-paper umbrella and headed towards the blacksmith shop.
As for the matter of taking in the prisoners, he did not mention it in person, and Chang Ying would be responsible for it.
He had enough of his own troubles.
Inside the blacksmith shop.
Wei Ting looked at the woman who came and was very surprised.
The girl in front of him was only twelve or thirteen years old, with a slightly childish face. Seeing the shop busy with people coming and going, she looked naive and a little embarrassed.
Wei Ting quickly stood up, led the person to the compartment and sat down, and poured her a cup of tea.
Then he asked, "Why is Eighth Cousin here?"
The first few cousins in the clan have already married, except Wei Xiyin. The sixth cousin Wei Xiyao is serving with her family, the seventh cousin died, and the younger cousins are still young, all of them are eleven or twelve years old.
The female members of the family also have their own things to do, and are mainly responsible for the logistics of the fort. They are also very busy, so they rarely go out.
Wei Ximing sat down and said softly, "I wanted to look for my fifth cousin, but Uncle Wu said she was out, so I came here to check."
Upon hearing this, Wei Ting asked with concern, "What's the urgent matter?"
Wei Ximing shook his head. "It's not an important matter. I heard from the elders that my fifth cousin is planning to find her relatives who are away from home."
Wei Ting understood that his eighth cousin's family were all in office. Her biological mother passed away and her stepmother came into the family. She was unwilling to follow her father when he was transferred, and she took the initiative to stay in the fort to serve her elders.
Wei Ting could only say, "I don't know about this either. My fifth cousin never mentioned it."
There are many relatives living outside, in various places. No one knows how to find them or where to start. No one knows how the fifth cousin arranged it.
Besides, after half a year, we don’t know who is still alive. The journey is long and it is difficult to find them immediately.
Wei Ximing didn't care when she heard that. Instead, she looked at him hesitantly, wanting to say something.
After a while, she finally spoke, whispering, "I'm not familiar with my fifth cousin. Can you help me talk to her? I also want to train with her and don't want to do needlework anymore."
Now the gentlemen are all involved in work outside.
Wei Xiyin thought that her cousins were still young and were children in her eyes, so she did not assign them heavy work and asked them to do something within their ability in the clan.
But Wei Ximing was unwilling to do so. Her mother died early, and she had lived with her grandmother in the fort. That day, disaster struck, and her grandmother was bitten by the tribesmen while trying to protect her. She was depressed for a long time and locked herself in the earthen house in the underground palace all day.
Until her fifth cousin came back with people and cleaned up the fort, the clan needed to sew gloves and knee pads for the guards, so she followed the elders and cousins to help.
While working, she often heard about her fifth cousin from her elders.
I heard that my fifth cousin organized people to clean up the monsters.
I heard that my fifth cousin led her troops out to look for supplies.
I heard that my fifth cousin went to Yongning County and not only brought back medicinal herbs and quilts, but also saved many people...
Wei Ximing thought her fifth cousin was amazing. She also wanted to be like her, learn some self-protection skills, go out more often, and adapt to this cannibalistic world.
Wei Ting was very surprised when he heard this, "Eighth cousin wants to learn martial arts?"
Wei Ximing nodded heavily, "I do! I also want to be someone like my fifth cousin." She felt a little embarrassed as she said this, feeling that she was overestimating herself.
Wei Ting smiled and said, "That's a good thing. I think my fifth cousin originally had this plan, but she has too many things to do and she is simply too busy to handle it right now."
Wei Ximing sighed softly, "Cousin, did you agree to speak up for me?"
"Well, I'll go talk to my fifth cousin later." Wei Ting said.
Wei Ximing quickly stood up and knelt down to salute, "Thank you, cousin. I won't disturb you from doing your work."
Wei Ting also stood up and walked her to the door.
Just happened to meet Chu Yu.
Wei Ting asked, "Why is Mr. Chu here?"
Chu Yu glanced at the young lady who had just left and replied, "The girl wants to make some steel frames to build a house."
"Also, Yu would like to ask Mr. Ting, how much material is left in the armory?"
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