Chapter 113: Vinegar Cloth
"Not good enough? Ah Qing, Ah Weng thinks you've done well enough!"
Gu Heng was worried that his granddaughter would get into a dead end, so he quickly smiled and praised her.
He knew that his little granddaughter was extremely strict with herself because of her appearance.
She started reading and practicing calligraphy when she was three years old.
Children of her age, let alone little girls, even boys, cannot endure kneeling for a long time.
But Aqing gritted his teeth and endured it.
From kneeling for so long, his calves became numb and he could not even stand up. He had to be supported by his maid.
It was too cold in the winter. Even though there were braziers and fumigation cages in the house, my hands were still frozen red from writing for so long.
If Princess Jiangling had not stopped her and ordered people to take good care of her, Gu Qingcheng would probably have gotten frostbite.
It was so hot in the summer, but the little guy still knelt with his back straight and read.
Seeing her hard work, the Gu family felt both distressed and admired her——
How old is she, yet she is able to be so restrained and work so hard? In addition to her original strong character, it is also possible that her lack of appearance has brought her pressure and pain.
After witnessing Gu Qingcheng's diligence, hard work, and astonishing self-discipline, everyone in the Gu family tried to persuade her to lower her expectations of herself without hurting Gu Heng's self-esteem.
Don’t work so hard, don’t be so tired, you may be ugly, but Gu Qingcheng’s last name is Gu.
Just by relying on this surname, she has reached a height that many people would find difficult to reach even if they work hard all their lives.
And her family members never disliked her.
From Gu Heng to the Grand Princess of Jiangling and the third generation, they only hope that Gu Qingcheng can live a more free life and not burden herself with too many shackles too early!
Especially now, the Gu family has encountered a huge change, and only the grandparents and grandchildren are left to "depend on each other".
Gu Heng hopes that his granddaughter can "relax" appropriately and not push herself too hard.
"Aung! I'm not being hard on myself, but our ox carts really have room for improvement."
Gu Qingcheng is so smart, how could she not feel her grandfather’s worry and heartache?
She felt warm in her heart and said to Gu Heng with a smile, "The oxcart is too bumpy. It's very uncomfortable to sit in it."
She pretended to be childish and rubbed her buttocks, "I've been sitting for a long time, it's sore and painful."
Gu Heng still looked distressed. How tiring could it be to ride in a ox cart?
My little granddaughter trains hard in the hottest days of summer and the coldest days of winter, and she even kneels down until her legs are numb.
She is not a squeamish or fussy person at all!
This child has always set high standards for himself, and now he feels sorry for his grandfather.
Alas, she is always so sensible that it makes people feel distressed.
Seeing that Gu Heng's eyes were still full of pity, Gu Qingcheng had no choice but to take out paper and pencil (the ancient version of pencil).
She drew sketches on paper with a pencil.
"Aunt, look, I was thinking whether we could add some small mechanisms to the ox cart to reduce the bumps of the cart."
Her memory is gone, but her "common sense" is still there.
For someone who has lived in the mission world for more than eighty years, Gu Qingcheng has spanned two centuries.
She studied hard and tirelessly, and transformed a lot of knowledge into "instinct".
So what if her memory was forcibly erased? Her common sense and instincts still existed.
With these, she might not be able to create thermal weapons or come up with black technology, but it would be no problem for her to make some springs and modify the ox cart.
And ox carts and the like are unlikely to change history, let alone cause the world to collapse.
It was probably the main system that discovered Gu Qingcheng's little trick, but it wouldn't care too much! "Oh? What little trick can have such an effect?"
Gu Heng is not some pedantic scholar.
He is a man of noble family with extensive knowledge and versatile talents.
In addition to the orthodox classics, history, and literature, he was interested in a wide range of knowledge and technologies.
He was proficient in music theory and familiar with medical books. He even dabbled in things that some people considered to be "strange and cunning skills", such as brewing wine, making ink, and using Lu Ban locks.
When he saw the sketches drawn by Gu Qingcheng, he did not scold his granddaughter for "not doing her job properly". Instead, he was very curious.
"This is a spring, made of fine iron. I just don't know if our craftsmen can make it!"
Gu Qingcheng was not completely sure.
The current technology is still very backward.
But, you can give it a try.
Gu Qingcheng believes in the technology and wisdom of these ancients (including Gu Qingcheng herself).
What they lack is probably the vision and knowledge limited by the times.
"Interesting! Interesting! Let's give it a try."
Gu Heng became interested and, like an old child, helped Gu Qingcheng to find craftsmen and purchase raw materials such as fine iron.
Seeing that her grandfather was no longer depressed but instead interested, Gu Qingcheng felt relieved.
The two of them, grandparents and grandchildren, ignored Zheng Mo's resentful look and stayed in the town.
One day, two days…a month.
Under the guidance of Gu Qingcheng, the craftsman that Gu Heng found actually pulled out the iron wire and pressed it into a spring.
The ox cart was equipped with springs, which may not have achieved the most perfect effect, but it more or less played a certain shock-absorbing role.
In addition, Gu Qingcheng rebuilt the carriage.
The volume of the carriage was further expanded, a thin layer of iron sheet was added to the outside of the carriage, and waterproof and rust-proof paint was applied.
Inside the carriage, Gu Qingcheng added small mechanisms such as partitions and drawers.
Bedding, clothes, food and valuables were all hidden in these small "storage compartments".
Several partitions can be folded up to free up space.
If they are put down, they will become furniture such as dining tables and beds.
Gu Qingcheng also separated a small space for maids or servants to stay alone.
Of course, as the carriages became larger and heavier, the loads they could carry also increased.
Gu Qingcheng simply bought more strong adult cows and turned the two-wheeled tractor into a four-wheeled tractor.
Zheng Mo looked conflicted: ...Uh, this should have exceeded the limit.
Under the feudal dynasties, there were detailed regulations on what clothes people wore and what kind of ox carts they made.
However, this is a time of chaos, and the change of dynasties is sudden and dizzying.
Even rituals and music have collapsed, let alone some small rules?
Not to mention, they are now on their way to exile in Lingnan.
A famous official and scholar like Gu Heng was driven out of the capital. Shouldn't he be allowed to have a little temper? Thinking of this, Zheng Mo stopped worrying about it.
Just pretend you don’t see it!
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
Zheng Mo continued to stay in the small town with his subordinates, watching the grandparents and grandchildren making a mess while also being on guard against the group of wanderers causing trouble.
"Haha! Not bad! Not bad! This ox cart has been remodeled really well!"
Gu Heng participated in the reconstruction of the ox cart. When he saw the brand new ox cart, he felt an inexplicable sense of accomplishment.
He went in to experience it himself, lowered the partitions, and was able to eat and read.
Fold up the partition and you can sit or lie down freely and stretch your limbs.
The best thing is the shock absorption and waterproof function of the car.
With such an ox cart, they no longer have to worry about bumpy roads and heavy rain when traveling.
“Some of the other carriages were also remodeled.”
Gu Heng seemed to be addicted. With a wave of his hand, he expanded the scope of the renovation.
Gu Qingcheng: ...As long as Grandpa is happy! Besides, it does need to be rebuilt.
Zheng Mo has become numb.
This pair of grandparents and grandchildren are really troublesome.
However, the rebuilt carriage is indeed quite convenient.
If it rains on the road or you are tired of riding, you can also get into the carriage to rest!
If you think so, you and your brothers in Qianniuwei will also benefit from it.
Zheng Mo suddenly felt much more balanced.
Forget it, let them do it.
Chen Jing did not stipulate how long it would take Gu Heng to arrive in Lingnan.
As long as they leave Jiankang and no longer bother Chen Jing, this powerful official will not care what the Gu family's grandparents are doing, let alone how long they will continue to do it! Fortunately, although Gu Heng was interested, he did not lose his sense of proportion.
After staying in the town for a full month, all the ox carts and horse carriages were transformed.
After purchasing some more food, meat, eggs and other supplies, Gu Heng finally decided -
"Let's go!"
Zheng Mo: ...Thank God! We can finally continue our journey! Even the knights are a little tired.
They are here to be guards and to gain a good reputation, not to just live a lazy life.
As people who are used to traveling around the world, they always stay in a small place and are so bored that they are about to grow hair.
The most important issue is that their meals are provided by the inn.
Compared with the exquisite meals of the Gu family, it is really not even a little bit inferior.
Damn, I miss the taste of Tongding Lamb so much.
There are also braised pork and fried pork intestines. Just thinking about them makes me drool.
Well, let’s hurry up.
On the way, the third lady of the Gu family was able to prepare many delicious dishes.
As everyone was looking forward to it, the convoy finally set out on its journey again.
The new oxcart that has been modified to absorb shock is indeed much more comfortable.
Gu Heng sat in his ox cart, holding a book in his hand, with a cup of steaming hot tea on the small partition. He looked at the scenery outside the window from time to time, feeling very happy.
Gu Qingcheng leaned on the car window, looking at the Qianniu Guards and Rangers on both sides.
They were either riding horses or walking, and their speed was not slow.
We can travel thirty miles every day.
At noon, I just ate something casually on the roadside.
Gu Qingcheng prepared a lot of dried meat and meat sauce. During her stay in the town, she also ordered people to cook a lot of braised food.
When they stopped to eat at noon, Gu Qingcheng distributed the braised dishes she had prepared to the rangers and the Qianniu Guards.
Then ask the cook to bake some pancakes, cut them, and put the meat in them. They taste so delicious.
Not to mention the knights who were used to wandering, even Zheng Mo's Qianniu Guards praised the meal highly.
"As expected of the Wujun Gu family, they really have a profound background."
“This roujiamo is so delicious!”
"Not only that! Did you see that? The Gu family uses the finest salt, unlike us soldiers who are still using vinegar cloth!"
When Gu Qingcheng got out of the car and strolled around, she heard these words.
"Vinegar cloth? What is vinegar cloth?"
As a noble girl from aristocratic family, she also has magical experiences.
Gu Qingcheng felt that she was quite knowledgeable, but she was still very unfamiliar with this term.
(End of this chapter)
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