On rainy days, temperatures drop sharply. Eating cold food can easily lead to colds and dysentery, especially after such a disaster when the body's immunity is extremely low.
"Hey folks, what are you eating?"
The refugees found a spot to squat down and were about to drink from their bowls when they looked up and saw a smiling, hat-wearing boy squatting in front of them. They didn't know if he was a refugee, but judging from his neat clothes and handsome features, he must not be from an ordinary family.
Slightly reserved: "Young master, we are eating rice porridge."
Zheng Quchi glanced at the bowl; it was very thin, with a few specks of white rice floating on top. She then looked around and saw that these disaster victims didn't have the shelters provided by the county magistrate. They could only sit on the stones that had been moved there, spread their legs, and drink from the chipped earthenware bowls.
There was no disdain, no complaints, no sadness; just a numb, calm desire to survive.
Zheng Quchi said gently, "Old man, I'm not some young master. I see the porridge is getting cold, why don't you light a fire?"
"We burned it, but the wind was too strong, and the rain kept pouring down. As soon as it got wet, it emitted black smoke, which was extremely choking. Our people have tried several times. Sigh, as long as we can cook food, that's enough. We are already lucky to be alive. As for the rest... we can just bear it."
But it didn't look quite right to her.
After understanding the situation, Zheng Quchi stood up, supporting himself on his knees: "Old man, this is actually not difficult. We can avoid this situation by simply building a triangular shed."
The old man couldn't understand what she was saying, so he just nodded perfunctorily and continued drinking his cold porridge.
Sigh... chestnuts are hard to swallow, so I'll just have to swallow them whole.
After borrowing an axe from the county soldiers, Zheng Quchi went into the woods and soon came out carrying two logs as thick as an adult's leg.
Many people were surprised to see her carrying the logs back, marveling at her small stature and great strength, and curiously observing her actions.
This type of easily constructed triangular shed requires no later maintenance or long-term use. Once the frame is integrated, it can be moved and used at any time, making it very convenient to use. It can be built using mortise and tenon joints, with each piece fitting together to form a sturdy triangular roof.
Narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, it can effectively accommodate a round iron pot burning underneath without leaving smoke or obstructing the view, and it is surrounded on three sides to protect it from wind and rain.
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