Chapter 363 Talent Emerges
A bed made of earthenware is built around a fire pit, and people eat and sleep together on it to keep it warm. This is the fire pit, and the mature earthenware kang appeared in the Tang Dynasty.
For ordinary people, kang is the most convenient and affordable way to keep warm during the winter.
After the task of making the kang was assigned, the civil engineering workshop of the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce became busy.
It is not difficult to build a kang. The most important thing is to make the flue good. In addition, Lu Songli and his team had experience in building kangs for the locals when they passed by Chen Chang'an's hometown, Qingxi Village in Yanzhou.
The people in the civil engineering workshop are all experienced craftsmen, and with someone to guide them, they can get the hang of things quickly.
So Liaodong County launched a vigorous campaign to build kangs.
Because these craftsmen do not hide their techniques for making kangs, anyone who wants to learn can come and watch and learn, and then go back and make them themselves after learning.
If you don't want to do it yourself and want to ask a craftsman from a civil engineering workshop to do it, you will have to pay some labor and material fees. The most expensive material is blue bricks.
The villages in Liaodong County are also discussing the topic of kang.
Lihua Village, Wangping County
In the morning, the aunts and wives came to the small dock by the river with their dirty clothes and quilts to wash them.
Everyone had a piece of soap in their hands. After spreading out the wet clothes, they gently rubbed the soap on them, applying a thin layer, and then began to scrub.
Soap was already available in Liaodong County. Palm-sized bars weighed two taels and cost two fen each, which wasn't expensive. If used sparingly, one bar would last a month.
The ladies and girls all like it, and the clothes they wash are especially clean.
The purchase is also limited to five pieces per household per month.
The people from the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce clearly stated that it was only sold to local people. If it was sold to other places or to outsiders, the price would never be this.
The ladies started chatting while washing clothes.
"Do you have a kang at home?"
"plate!"
"My family is also planning, and my head of the family is already collecting suitable yellow mud."
"I heard that blue bricks are needed to build kangs, and blue bricks are very expensive." This is hesitant.
"You don't have to use blue bricks. If you have the conditions, use blue bricks for the foundation. If you don't have the conditions, use stones."
"Don't be so stingy. Your husband and the eldest and second sons have all gone out to work this year. They must have earned a lot of money, right?"
"Making money is one thing, but the kang is indeed an extra expense."
"Have you seen the kang in the old village chief's house? I don't believe you don't like it?" It's too comfortable to lie on it in winter.
Some people can't stand being too stingy. "If the people above weren't afraid that we'd freeze to death in the winter, they wouldn't have come up with this kang. You're lucky enough to marry into Liaodong County, but you're still hesitating. You can't get married elsewhere even if you want."
"If you don't feel bad for yourself, don't you feel bad for your man and your children?"
"Ignore her. If she wants to, she can. If she doesn't want to, she can't. The higher-ups won't force us."
"Hey, I'm done washing. I won't say any more to you. I have to go back to help pick up the yellow mud."
Many people are very open-minded. This fire kang has to be opened in the morning and evening. It is better to enjoy it in the morning.
Liaodong County, County Governor's Office
A subordinate came to report, "Madam Qin Liu, Chen Jinshui wants to see you."
Lu Songli was a little surprised. She had a good memory. Chen Jinshui and Liu Erxi were friends Qin Sheng made in the market when he was in Chang'an.
Liu Erxi had always been very proactive and intelligent, and he was highly valued. He had previously been assigned to travel south to oversee the sales of the pedal thresher, so he should be with Qin Sheng at this point.
In comparison, Chen Jinshui's performance is a little inferior.
"Did you say anything?"
"No. He said he wanted to talk to you in person."
"Then arrange a time."
Chen Jinshui arrived at the county magistrate's office and waited nervously.
He and Liu Erxi met Mr. Qin Liu at the beginning.
Now in Liaodong County, everyone is already worlds apart. He didn't dare compare himself to Qin Liuye, but when he compared himself to his good brother, he fell far behind and felt ashamed.
When the Qin family was first exiled, Liu Erxi worked with him to make preparations.
Before setting off, he fell ill after saving a child from the water in winter, so he did not accompany them on the exile journey.
Later, it happened that the Qin and Lu families were trying to help Lord Lu get the position of governor of Liaodong County, and Liu Erxi was appointed to the position.
This was the first time he and Liu Erxi distanced themselves from each other.
Later, after he followed the Xu family and the families of the escorts from Yang Wei's escort agency to Liaodong County, Qin Liuye and Liu Erxi continued to support him, and he also worked hard.
Finally a big opportunity has come, a great opportunity in the South.
Unfortunately, he was unlucky and was injured during the attack on the Yali Mountain Stronghold in Fang County, so he could not go to the South together.
Now, the gap between them is getting bigger and bigger, and he has to find a way to catch up.
Liaodong County currently has many talented people, and new talents are constantly emerging. Chen Jinshui is well aware that it will be difficult for him to make a name for himself in Liaodong County.
Wu Ren and his team went out to pave trade routes, which gave him some ideas.
Just when Chen Jinshui was in a state of confusion, a minor official from the government office invited him in.
After Chen Jinshui came in, he bowed to Lu Songli and said, "Greetings to Madam Qin Liu."
Lu Songli said gently, "You're welcome. You're Ah Sheng's brother. You can call me Sixth Sister-in-law like before."
"No, no, no, this is a different time." Chen Jinshui shook his head like a rattle.
Lu Songli didn't force him and said, "You came to see me today, is there something wrong? Or are you in any trouble? If so, just tell us directly, we will definitely help if we can."
"It's like this..." Chen Jinshui explained his purpose and thoughts to Lu Songli.
To be honest, after Lu Songli understood his purpose, she was a little surprised.
Liaodong County is their base camp. To develop Liaodong County well, not only does it require a smooth internal circulation, but it also requires the construction of an external circulation system. To do this, they need a vanguard.
She carefully sized up the man before her. She hadn't expected Chen Jinshui to see the need for this in Liaodong County. Perhaps he had some selfish motives, but he was daring, willing to step outside his comfort zone, and forward-thinking, making him a truly capable talent.
While waiting for Mrs. Qin Liu's reply, Chen Jinshui was so nervous that his palms were sweating.
Lu Songli thought for a moment and said, "If you really want to go out and try your luck, I have an opportunity. Do you want to give it a try?"
"good!"
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After giving instructions, Lu Songli routinely encouraged her subordinates, "Do a good job. I look forward to your future performance. If you have any difficulties, feel free to contact me."
Chen Jinshui was very excited. "Thank you, Madam Qin Liu. I will definitely work hard."
When Chen Jinshui went out, his steps were floating. He didn't expect that he actually got an opportunity, a very good opportunity.
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