Song Ning examined the protrusion between the two walls more closely and discovered that it was actually black inside.
I heard this place was occupied by an enemy country before. Could it have been dug up by the enemy?
After all, if they could come up with a heated wall, why couldn't they come up with a heated kang (a traditional heated brick bed)? It probably wasn't done by locals.
Unexpectedly, there was a pleasant surprise: we can now grow vegetables here in the winter.
Go out right now and see if it's only at her house or somewhere else.
With everyone mobilized, results were quickly achieved.
Including their family, there are three households with cellars, but Song Ning's family's is the biggest.
After searching for a long time, people finally found two more houses not far from where the original houses were built.
Song Ning went to check, and they were all equipped with firewalls.
Their livelihood for this winter is secured.
In the winter in the north, it's hard to find fresh vegetables. If these could be grown and sold to the neighboring county, you'd definitely make money.
He immediately went out to discuss it with the village chief.
“I think this cellar is pretty good. We can use it to store food in the summer and grow vegetables in the winter.”
"Growing vegetables?" Village Chief Luo didn't understand. He had gone down into the cellar earlier and found it very cold inside. How could vegetables possibly be grown there?
But seeing Song Ning's serious expression, he asked, "Can it really be grown?"
Song Ning nodded. She was confident that sprinkling some of her spring water on the field would be fine.
"But it doesn't get sunlight here, will it work?"
For farmers, crops won't grow well if they don't get sunlight.
"Some vegetables can grow even with little sunlight, so let's choose the ones that are easy to grow."
"Okay, if you say it's possible, then let's plant it. Anyway, none of us know anything else, so we'll just listen to you."
The cellar floor was covered with soil, so there was no need to dig it up. Village Chief Luo simply gave the order to loosen the soil first.
There are quite a few shade-tolerant vegetables, and Song Ning took out the seeds from her space.
Every time she harvests the soil in her space, some seeds are left for her.
Over time, she has come to recognize some of them.
Song Ning chose garlic, scallions, and bok choy.
I've seen these plants in my grandfather's garden before, and he said they're easy to grow.
Those who stayed behind lit torches, picked up hoes, and began digging. Winter was fast approaching, and the cellar was indeed freezing cold.
Song Ning squatted down by the fire, stuffed some firewood into it, lit it, and smoke began to seep into the wall.
Song Ning planted two cloves of garlic and two scallions in a small patch of land nearby, and also scattered some bok choy seeds, then quietly watered them with spring water.
If these can grow successfully, it means this project can succeed.
Two days later, Zheng Gaoyi returned with a dozen or so men. That guy, he even walked differently now.
Before he left, he was acting normally, taking things one step at a time. But after this trip, he came back walking with an air of indifference, as if he didn't recognize anyone.
There's nothing I can do; he's just too proud.
When he first came to Tianxiang County, everyone thought he was crazy. Why would he choose to come to this abandoned place when there are so many other good places to go?
Now, when the magistrate of Jiangning County came to see him off, his face was almost frozen with a smile.
Look, this is their Tianxiang County.
The magistrate was delighted and immediately spoke up. Since there weren't many people in their yamen and they were short of constables, he decided to let Gao Tiedan and the others take charge.
Although they were excited, they did not rush to agree, saying they would go back and discuss it with Er Ya first.
Zheng Gaoyi knew that this group of people were united, and sure enough, he hadn't misjudged them.
As soon as I got back, I heard that my family was going to grow vegetables.
The garlic that Song Ning planted a couple of days ago has sprouted, the scallions have grown quite a bit taller, and the bok choy seeds have also germinated.
To be honest, her spring water really works; at least the bok choy grows noticeably faster.
Zheng Gaoyi was the first to rush over, and as soon as he entered the cellar, he felt a warm sensation.
Before I could investigate further, I saw the leaves growing on the ground.
After a moment of stunned silence, he grabbed Song Ning's hand and said, "Er Ya, you must join us. Our yamen is short of people. As long as you come, the position of clerk, or rather, strategist, will be yours. Don't worry, as long as I'm here, you can walk sideways in Tianxiang County."
Song Ning: ...It's not that she said it, but given the current situation in Tianxiang County, she could walk sideways right now.
Besides, what do you, a county magistrate, need a strategist for?
Song Ning forcefully pulled her hand away and smiled, "No need for a strategist, I'm not very bright."
"It doesn't matter if you're not very bright, as long as you're smart."
Song Ning: Do you want to hear what nonsense you're spouting?
There's nothing in the Tianxiang County government office right now, and they're the only people in the whole county. Are they desperate for manpower?
"Er Ya, Tianxiang County needs you, and I need you too. Come on, let's dedicate ourselves to the future of Tianxiang County!"
Song Ning: Your Excellency, you're putting on quite a show.
Song Ning silently turned around: "It seems our plan will work. This land is good for planting. Tomorrow we'll go buy garlic and scallions."
Upon hearing this, everyone was energized and rushed home to count their money to buy garlic.
We plan to grow vegetables together in these five cellars, and then split the profits from selling the vegetables.
The land allocation process involved measuring the land, which was troublesome, but since no one had any objections, the matter was settled.
After leaving the cellar, Zheng Gaoyi followed behind her: "Er Ya, really, my heart is as clear as day, I will never let you down."
What the magistrate said was truly... shocking.
"And Gao Tiedan and the others, they'll be starting their jobs at the yamen tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Song Ning turned around and glanced at the others, who quickly shook their heads.
No, no, they haven't agreed yet.
"That's good. A job in the government office is a pretty good job."
If ordinary people can get into government offices, it's considered that they've changed social classes.
“Right, right? So when are you planning to come?” Zheng Gaoyi quickly chimed in.
Song Ning pretended not to hear. Their county magistrate was always intermittently normal and continuously insane; they were already used to it.
Song Ning wanted to do his part for Tianxiang County, but he also knew that the laws of the Jin Dynasty did not allow women to serve as officials. Although the secretary was at most a minor retainer of the county magistrate, it was still not allowed.
She had heard Zhou Ling'an mention that there was a female official in the Jin Dynasty who disguised herself as a man, and almost lost her life when her true gender was discovered.
Your Excellency, please calm down and give yourself a rest, and let her rest too.
After finally seeing Zheng Gaoyi off, Song Ning lay on the kang (a heated brick bed) that night and thought of her online space, which she hadn't thought of in a long time.
Since arriving in Tianxiang County, she's been so busy every day that she hasn't had time for anything else. Thinking about it now, she sighed. When will she be able to go back in? She holds a spatial dimension in her hands; she can't just sit there and watch, can she?
The moment that thought crossed his mind, Song Ning on the kang (a heated brick bed) vanished in a flash.
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