Chapter 290: On the Twin Peaks
Jiang's awkward mood lasted less than a day before she calmed down on her own. During this process, Xia Youtian had been trying every way to comfort her, which made her feel particularly sweet.
Since she married Xia Youtian, Jiang had always regarded Xia Youtian as her god. She had rarely acted like a petty person and indulged her temper.
Occasionally, Xia Youtian would make a scene like this, but he never let her down. Instead, it made the couple even more sweet.
Now that they were in a better mood, the couple began to discuss what gift to give when Xia Dalang got married again in the future.
The headmaster's family was also well aware that Xia Dalang had to observe mourning for Xia Youcai and Liu.
Therefore, when they came to propose marriage, it was already agreed that the two families should settle the marriage first to avoid any further complications.
But the specific wedding date can be postponed until Xia Dalang is out of mourning. In this way, the headmaster's family can keep their beloved little daughter in her parents' home for a few more years.
As Lihua is still relatively young, her marriage will be arranged in a few years.
But these two happy events finally made everyone in the Xia family feel much happier.
The first snow of this winter came a little earlier than in previous years.
Locals in Jixiang County say that this year seems to be particularly cold.
The Xia family started heating the kang early.
The temperature in Jixiang County is higher than that in Beiguan Town, but it is also more humid. This kind of coldness with water vapor makes people feel cold to the bone.
The Xia family couldn't stand the damp and cold weather, so they lit up the kang almost half a month earlier than the locals.
Looking at the snowflakes falling outside the window, listening to the biting wind, and eating hot pot while sitting on the kang, Daohua felt extremely fortunate that among so many industries, she had chosen to work in brick and cement making.
Including red bricks and cement, the county government has purchased nearly three thousand taels of silver worth of goods from her on credit. As the year is coming to an end, it is almost time to settle the bill.
Xia Daohua originally had no intention of getting this income back.
She initially took care of these two things, although she intended to make money, but more importantly, she wanted to help County Magistrate Yang.
To accommodate the refugees, sturdy and warm houses were built with red bricks and cement, which were much better than mud and thatched houses in terms of both speed and quality.
On a snowy day like today, the refugees all moved into cement and red brick houses, including those rescued by "Puji Rescue". Everyone has a warm house to live in...
Just thinking about it makes people feel happy.
Moreover, perhaps because he had Eunuch Wei and Madam Wang involved, County Magistrate Yang did not let Xia Daohua suffer any loss.
After a careful calculation, Xia Daohua would be able to get about 1,400 taels of the 3,000 taels of silver.
Even if the cost of building the brick kiln and cement kiln is deducted, and the wages and benefits paid to the employees, the profit that Xia Daohua can retain will not be less than one thousand taels.
With the county government taking the lead, there will be no worries about orders from brick kilns and cement kilns for at least the next five years.
Of course, after Eunuch Wei and Wang withdraw, these two industries will definitely attract many coveted people.
However, judging from the current situation, unless something unexpected happens, Eunuch Wei and Wang will not evacuate within a few years.
Unless the imperial court and the royal family lose miserably on the battlefield.
However, if it comes to that, the entire Great Chu may no longer exist. How can I possibly preserve my little industry?
Xia Daohua opened another bag of sesame paste, poured it into her small dish, and dipped two chopsticks of the blanched mutton slices in it.
Mmm, still so delicious!
If the Great Chu really collapses, I don’t know where to hide.
When the time comes, I’ll find a deep forest or mountain and hide there for a few years!
It would be best if I could bring the Xia family along. I hope they can be more sensible, stay in hiding, and not commit suicide.
Wait until the fighting outside is over before coming out.
This will ensure the safety of the Xia family to the greatest extent possible.
Xia Daohua ate another bag of mutton slices while thinking absentmindedly.
This is the third bag she has eaten.
Every time her space was upgraded, her appetite would also increase.
Of course, if she didn't eat, it wouldn't matter. But if she did, she could eat three or five times the amount of food that an average person eats and still not feel full.
It seemed that a certain energy balance had been reached between her body and the space supermarket.
No matter how much high-calorie food she eats, she won't gain weight. But at the same time, even if she drinks only water all day, she won't lose weight.
Fortunately, Xia Daohua's height is still growing, and her hair and nails are normal. Otherwise, she would really be a little worried about her health.
After eating and drinking, Xia Daohua put all the tableware into the space supermarket and threw them into the trash can in the storage area - it felt so good not to have to wash the dishes!
Xia Daohua squinted her eyes comfortably, drinking hot black tea while looking at the snow scene outside the window, and she felt very satisfied again in her heart——
The beneficiaries of the red bricks and cement are not only County Magistrate Yang and the refugees.
In the small village of Xia Daohua, the newly built red brick house was built in imitation of the old-style collective dormitories in modern times.
A solid foundation was built by mixing pebbles, dry bamboo tubes and cement together.
The part above ground is red brick houses with brick and wood structures, one next to the other, all with kangs and chimneys.
The budget for “Puji Relief” actually includes provisions for coal and fire in winter.
But Lihua, Wei Shiqi, Nanny Lin and others still issued the points task for coal and firewood for the winter.
Make full use of the labor force.
However, it was snowing at this time, and for safety reasons, these people could not be allowed to go into the mountains to chop firewood.
Lihua discussed with Wei Shiqi, Nanny Lin, and Xia Daohua and decided to distribute some firewood and charcoal to each household.
They purchase collectively, and since the quantity is large, the price is naturally much cheaper.
In order to prevent these homeless people from being too frugal and getting cold again, they do not have to pay points for materials that meet basic heating requirements.
However, if the usage exceeds the basic amount, you will need to use points to offset it.
Seeing that Lihua, Wei Shiqi and Nanny Lin were managing things in an orderly and methodical manner, Xia Daohua simply let go of her hands completely.
She would only ask about things that required her to provide supplies or money, and she would just let go of everything else, being very carefree.
Lihua, on the other hand, was so absorbed in this matter that she even gave up her favorite embroidery.
While heavy snow was flying all over the sky in Jixiang County, Shuangfengling also welcomed the first snow of the year.
Shuangfengling is geographically dangerous and is a famous bandit den.
It was snowing heavily today and the wind on the mountain was exceptionally cold and hard. The bandits did not go out, but stayed in their base camp, roasting fire, eating meat, drinking and having fun.
Good night, sweet dreams, see you tomorrow.
(End of this chapter)
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