Chapter 106 Chapter 106 This will save many children’s hearts…
Chapter 106
When the situation in Yuzhou was so difficult and the safety of the people in the prefecture was uncertain, the disaster in Jizhou Prefecture was the easiest and most smoothly to resolve.
This place was closest to the capital, and the governor of Jizhou, Xu Xingzhi, was transferred from the capital—he had been the runner-up in Xie Junnuo's class. After a year in the capital, he achieved remarkable success and was transferred to Jizhou, where he managed the prefecture in an orderly manner.
The only thing that gave him a headache was that he had to constantly think about how to comply with the government orders of the capital and drive the development of Jizhou.
During this snowstorm, he was the one who responded the fastest among the three state governors.
Unfortunately, due to its geographical location, Jizhou's population was smaller than Qingzhou's, and it couldn't match the abundant grain and mineral resources of the Yuzhou plains. Therefore, even if he reacted quickly, he was constrained by resources and unable to exert his full influence.
Jizhou was a state surviving in the cracks. Fortunately, its geographical location was very important. Xu Xingzhi submitted a memorial to the court so quickly because he wanted the court to dispatch personnel to help him open up Jizhou's main transportation routes to facilitate material trade with other states.
In winter, caravans from Qingzhou and Liaobei like to come to Jizhou and bring delicious seafood, beef and mutton to the people of Jizhou.
Xu Xingzhi is a young official with innovative thinking. He is good at accepting methods provided by staff from all sides and does not "have his own say". He even keeps abreast of the situation in the capital and is willing to seek help from the court. He makes use of resources and connections that Jizhou does not have to help him stabilize Jizhou City.
He is not afraid of being called 'incompetent'.
He was only afraid that the people under his rule would suffer.
After Jing Zhuorui and Meng Weichen set off, they were the first of the three groups to arrive at their destination.
Jing Zhuorui and Xu Xingzhi also had some old acquaintances - for the sake of Xie Junxing, who was the top scholar in the imperial examination at that time and was the most famous person in Beijing, Jing Zhuorui and Xie Junxing played together, so he followed Xie Junxing to celebrate his elder brother Xie Junnuo's success in the imperial examination, so he got to know Xu Xingzhi.
The two of them communicated with each other very smoothly, and Xu Xingzhi also asked about the situation of Xie Junnuo and Chi Huaimin.
Oh, Chi Huaimin was the third place winner in that session.
He was later sent back to his hometown to serve and is now the magistrate of Yangzhou.
Under Xu Xingzhi's guidance, Jing Zhuorui gradually entered the state of imperial envoy.
He had helped his father on missions before, but they were basically in the capital. This was his first time to go out on a mission independently. With his uncle accompanying him and Xu Xingzhi guiding him, he felt very stable and learned a lot.
The most important thing is that he is married after all and has been named King of Chu. It is time for him to grow up and stand on his own.
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Qingzhou, inside the governor's mansion.
After two days of rest, Lin Zhiyi's spirits improved and the high fever did not recur, but his cough would not be cured for a while, so he had to continue wearing a mask to avoid infecting others.
Jingyue prepared some warm water for her and offered it to her to moisten her throat when she woke up.
"Is the medicine here too ineffective? You've been coughing for so long and it hasn't gotten better." Jing Yue frowned. "Was it also so hard to be sick in your old place?"
Lin Zhiyi gulped down the water in one gulp and put on his mask. His voice was a little muffled, but it was laced with a smile. "The medicine here is actually quite effective. The more powerful medicines I have are anti-inflammatory and antibiotics. Of course, it also depends on your individual constitution. If you have a good constitution, you can recover in three to five days. If you have a weaker constitution, it will take ten days to half a month. Don't worry, I have a feeling it will be healed in another day or two."
Jing Yue felt very distressed: "You must have been under too much pressure recently. You are worried about the people in Qingzhou... plus the fatigue from the journey..."
Lin Zhiyi: "A little bit. Mainly because it's really cold. I have to get better as soon as possible and build a heating system for everyone to benefit future generations."
In today's world, most people stay indoors and in cars, and there are very few opportunities to walk on the road in severe winter.
She had come here from a relatively noble background, and had never been exposed to heat or cold before. Although this winter was colder than in previous years, she was well cared for in the princess's mansion. Now, she was suddenly on a business trip, and the long journey was really too much for her to handle due to the emotional pressure and the cold environment.
I've been exercising for so long in vain.
Still no match for Jingyue, a 'Dayan native'.
Jing Yue lived and ate with her, took care of her without taking off her clothes when she was sick, and occasionally asked for a kiss... but she was not infected by the cold at all.
Jing Yue had obviously thought of this as well, and said helplessly, "Ever since we got married, you've been practicing martial arts with me... Alas, it seems your physique still needs improvement."
Lin Zhiyi took the cloak from him and said, "Well, if I get sick, you'll become the palace's housekeeper. You'll keep nagging me. It's not my fault that I'm sick."
Jing Yue was stunned for a moment, then changed her words: "I'm sorry. I'm not blaming you. I just... blame myself too much. I will pay more attention next time."
Lin Zhiyi blew a kiss to Jingyue through his mask, then smiled and said, "No need to apologize. Let's go and meet Master Gu."
They have been resting for the past two days and Lord Gu has been busy, so they haven't met yet.
Jing Yue tightened Lin Zhiyi's cloak and went out with her.
Gu Heming had only slept for two or three hours in the past two days, and he was busy again early this morning - he took over the supplies brought by the princess and the prince consort. He had to keep an eye on the distribution and also pay close attention to the feedback from the people to make the long journey worthwhile for the princess and the prince consort.
The arrival of Lin Zhiyi and Jing Yue gave Gu Heming a sigh of relief. Qingzhou Prefecture, like a willow bud in spring, began to revive and flourish.
"Princess, Prince Consort, can't you rest for a few more days?"
"We've rested enough. We also want to understand the situation of the people."
"That's perfect. I haven't been out on patrol yet. After breakfast, Princess and Prince Consort, please come with me."
"good."
Breakfast was steamed potatoes and pumpkin porridge.
You can add salt or sugar to the potatoes, adjusting according to your personal taste.
There are also bean sprouts, which are fried in a big pot and mixed with potatoes and porridge. They taste pretty good.
Sometimes we would put a few plates of small salted fish to eat.
Although simple, it is also nutritious.
Lin Zhiyi and Jing Yue didn't ask for any special treatment and ate the same food as Gu Heming.
The pork, beef, mutton, fish, shrimp, and other seafood that Qingzhou Prefecture had previously stockpiled for the winter were distributed to the people on time and in appropriate quantities. Pregnant women, elderly people, and children were given priority. Young and middle-aged men who helped the government clear snow were also given a bowl of minced meat soup at noon to satisfy their cravings for a bit of meat.
After breakfast, the three of them left the house together.
The snow on the official road had been almost cleared, and the snow on both sides of the road had also begun to be cleared - the mechanical vehicles brought by Lin Zhiyi and his team were busy at work. There were also three simple mechanical vehicles distributed around.
——Two days ago, all the craftsmen from Qingzhou Prefecture were summoned by Old Yang. Together with Lin Song, Ji Feng and others, they observed and dismantled the locomotives, and worked up all night to make three similar ones.
Although it is simple, it saves time and effort and is more efficient than pure manual work.
After seeing with their own eyes how the officials and people under Gu Heming's rule acted, Lin Zhiyi and Jing Yue both felt relieved - the situation in Qingzhou Prefecture was much better than they had imagined.
The young and strong people began to join the team to clear the snow, and the children made snowmen and played together, unaffected by the disaster. Looking at the lively and innocent children who knew nothing about the world, the adults felt warm and soft in their hearts, and were full of hope and motivation.
A little girl of about four or five saw Lin Zhiyi and Jingyue, looked up with her eyes wide open, and opened her mouth a little. After a while, she said softly, "Are brother and sister fairies? They are so beautiful!"
Her family was afraid that she would disturb the princess and her husband, so they quickly hugged her and bowed to her in fear.
Lin Zhiyi and Jing Yue smiled back: "You are also a little fairy child, so beautiful and cute."
The people who were secretly watching: The princess and her husband are so approachable!
On the way back, Lin Zhiyi began to think about the best way to keep warm.
It should keep you warm for a long time, not consume charcoal and firewood, and ensure safety.
...It would be best to combine some modern heating methods.
Electric blankets are not currently available.
Floor heating? Water heating?
With so much snow and this place being close to the sea, water heating is more feasible.
After returning home, Lin Zhiyi took a dry branch and scratched the snow.
Ready-made 'paper and pen' saves a lot of trouble.
Jing Yue stood beside her, accompanying her. Seeing that she was immersed in her own thoughts, she did not say anything to interrupt her. Only when her movements slowed down and her eyes brightened and relaxed did she step forward and put her arm around her shoulders: "What is this? It looks like a pipe."
"Well, this is a good thing for keeping warm in winter." Lin Zhiyi briefly explained the principle to Jingyue, and Jingyue quickly understood, "It's a bit like a ground dragon."
"Yes." Lin Zhiyi's expression suddenly became depressed when he heard Jing Yue say this - yes, the ancient people were also very wise, and it was very convenient to heat the house after laying floor heating.
She is too self-righteous.
Lin Zhiyi used a branch to scratch off the "masterpieces" on the snow, then turned his head and said to Jingyue, "It's okay, go back to the room."
Jing Yue: “?”
He followed Lin Zhiyi and asked cautiously, "Are you unhappy?"
Lin Zhiyi sat at the table, propping up his chin and sighing, "No. I just felt a little emotional. I thought I was smart, but I spent a lot of time thinking about something useless."
"How could it be useless? It looks quite novel to me. It must be different from the earth dragon, right?"
"But the principle is the same. Ground heating is more suitable for the needs here. Heating the water system in this way also consumes charcoal, and it may cool down faster. It's not cost-effective."
"Water heating?" Jing Yue grasped the key words in her words and instantly understood more clearly, "It's okay. The heat from the ground dragon is sometimes too hot and can easily cause people to get angry. Water heating sounds more gentle. Right?"
Lin Zhiyi calmed down, thought about it, and nodded: "It is indeed more gentle. The plumbing equipment in my place can adjust the water temperature by itself. However, the ones that can be adjusted require electricity. It can't be done here. I can only rely on perception and experience to control it."
"Electricity?" Jing Yue had learned something new. He asked curiously, "Is it like thunder and lightning?"
Lin Zhiyi briefly explained it to him, and Jing Yue became interested: "How can we create 'electricity'? If Dayan had 'electricity', it would definitely become more powerful."
Lin Zhiyi thought that in addition to "electricity", there was something else that was even more worthy of Dayanchao's development and research - a gun.
I wonder if Dayan Dynasty has gunpowder...
"This was invented by someone even more capable. I understand the principle a little bit, but the actual operation is too difficult. There are many raw materials and details that need to be understood..."
Jing Yue came back to her senses from her excitement and comforted her, "It's okay. You having these ideas has helped me a lot. It makes me believe that you are the one who brings me good luck and is my destiny."
Lin Zhiyi also warned herself in her heart that she should be more humble and not live here with the superiority and arrogance of ordinary people. Otherwise, she might end up suffering the consequences herself.
Lin Zhiyi rejected the strategy of water heating facilities. She only modified some things based on the ground dragon to make it more suitable for heating and keeping warm.
After that, she began to discuss other people-friendly policies with Gu Heming.
For example, soldiers and civilians cooperate with each other - this has already taken shape in Qingzhou Prefecture. These days, when shoveling snow, eating, and building mechanical vehicles, soldiers and civilians basically cooperate spontaneously and take care of each other.
The soldiers were strong and helped rebuild the collapsed houses. The people were attentive and considerate, bringing food, drink, clothes, and mending the houses.
Then there is the development of snow sliding and fun projects.
Where there is snow, there are usually skis, sleds and other similar equipment. Lin Zhiyi makes use of these so that he can let the children have fun next year or even in the next few years.
Snow can also be an entertainment activity.
And not just disasters.
This will save more than a few children's hearts.
During the time Jing Yue was in Qingzhou, he learned more about how to manage a city and a province.
Of course, he learned it from Gu Heming subtly, and he would ask Gu Heming questions from time to time.
Gu Heming did not hold anything back and taught the princess... and her husband everything he knew bit by bit without making any noise.
Because Lin Zhiyi once asked Gu Heming about the scandal between him and his master Gu Tingxuan.
Gu Heming’s answer was——
"I didn't expect that after all these years, there's still a legend about me in the capital. Yes, that person is me. General Gu, how is everything?"
"Master is in the Western Regions. She should be back in Beijing by the end of the year. Let me check..." Lin Zhiyi looked at the time he had recorded. "I think she's already back in Beijing by now."
"She has always been amazing. I admire her and am grateful to her. She helped me find my own value."
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