Jiang Qiao had just finished cooking when Song Lianfeng rushed over, bringing even more explosive news.
"What? Steelmaking? And they also collect scrap iron?"
Not to mention Qiao Jie, even Jiang Qiao was completely confused, mainly because the constant stream of news was overwhelming.
"Oh dear, everyone says it's written in the newspaper and it's what the higher-ups ordered to do. So don't hesitate, hurry up and look for any scrap metal you have at home. We should support national construction, right? I reckon we can start spreading the word everywhere tomorrow. I'm off now, I haven't made dinner yet."
Song Lianfeng disappeared in a flash, just like the wind. Qiao Jie smiled wryly and said, "Your third aunt is always so busy. Alright, let's eat first. We'll check if there's anything at home later. If there is, we'll find it and support the country's development."
Jiang Qiao pursed her lips, too lazy to even speak. She was thinking to herself, "These ordinary people, building their own boilers and smelting steel? It sounds so unreliable. Doesn't that require technology? How can just anyone do it?"
Forget about getting her to believe it, she wasn't even bothered to support any action, and simply told the old man to go eat.
The next morning, loudspeakers could be heard broadcasting the news on the streets, and the local people responded enthusiastically. Many people brought out their ironware and other valuables to hand over early in the morning.
Qiao Jie was infected by this atmosphere and became a little excited. "Look how enthusiastic they are. Our family should hurry up and submit some too."
Jiang Qiao asked indifferently, "Grandpa Qiao, do you think they can be forged into steel?"
The old man said noncommittally, "Why not? Man can conquer nature, and there is strength in numbers. As long as we work together, there is nothing we cannot accomplish."
We drove those Japanese devils out, and we defeated the Kuomintang. Anything is possible.
Jiang Qiao sighed and didn't continue arguing with the old man about this issue. Time would tell, and the truth would come out in due time.
What could that earthen boiler possibly do? Even if it could refine things, the output would definitely be scrap.
Not to mention the city, the countryside is even more lively, surpassing the city in terms of bustling activity.
Besides the lush greenery, what Jiang Qiao saw most was everyone busily demolishing houses and walls. Why? Because building earthen boilers required bricks, and it was impossible to make them on the spot, so they could only use what the common people had at home.
Of course, there were objections as well. She saw several women crying and shouting, trying to stop those fanatics from demolishing their houses, but it seemed to have no effect at all.
Jiang Qiao finally couldn't hold back and asked the question that had been bothering her: "Why is this happening? Why are they tearing down other people's houses?"
Qiao Jie gave a bitter smile. "Back then, those families were landlords and rich peasants. They lived in tall houses and were very wealthy. Only they could afford to live in brick houses. What did ordinary people live in? They lived in mud-brick and thatched houses. If we don't demolish their houses, whose houses can we demolish?"
This is the cycle of fortune; those who exploited the common people back then probably never dreamed they'd be in this situation today. Times change, and no one can predict the future until they die.
"But if their houses are demolished, where will those people live?"
Qiao Jie smiled. "There will definitely be a place for them to stay, it's just a matter of quality. Let's go—"
There are some things they can only observe, unable and unwilling to interfere; they can only sigh about them.
This time, the old man took Jiang Qiao to the mountains outside the city. It was her first time visiting such a place, and she was filled with excitement. All the frustration she had felt along the way vanished the moment she saw the wild rabbits darting by.
Those things had nothing to do with her; wild pheasants and rabbits were what mattered to her, especially the wild vegetables and herbs covering the mountains and fields. Jiang Qiao didn't want to miss any of them.
However, she couldn't show that she knew everything. She consulted with the old man first, and then the two of them split up, keeping a distance that was enough for Jiang Qiao to make her move.
During this period, she wasn't simply resting at home. While recuperating, she was also exercising. Hunting pheasants and rabbits was no longer a difficult task for her. With her spatial abilities as cover, she could simply collect the kills into her spatial storage.
While gathering herbs, she also collected wild vegetables. Many wild vegetables have very high medicinal value. She has understood the principle that food is worse than medicine since she was a child.
Besides these, Jiang Qiao also found a lot of mushrooms. She was having a great time picking them, but the old man was a little worried. Every now and then, he would call out to her, afraid that something might happen to the child.
"I'm here—"
After receiving Jiang Qiao's reply, the old man was relieved and continued to collect herbs. However, Jiang Qiao's subsequent discovery surprised her greatly. A large Ganoderma lucidum, as big as a millstone, appeared in front of her, layer upon layer, which was very eye-catching.
To be honest, you really can't find this thing if you don't look carefully, because Ganoderma lucidum grows in a bush, and if your eyesight isn't good, it's easy to mistake it for a bush.
Even Jiang Qiao was stunned by the size of the Ganoderma lucidum. However, she didn't say anything and put it in her space first.
After hesitating for a moment, I decided to leave two plants for the old man.
"Qiao'er, don't go any further in. There are wild animals inside. Shout if you need anything."
Jiang Qiao called out to the old man, "Grandpa Qiao, come and take a look, what is this?"
Qiao Jie brought Jiang Qiao out so that the child could relax. You know, other people's children only know how to play all day, but this one of theirs just stays at home all day.
Especially regarding Wang Dahua's matter, he was afraid that the child would be traumatized, and he was also worried that the child's personality would become eccentric over time, which is why he agreed to bring Jiang Qiao to the old forest to collect medicinal herbs.
He didn't expect the child to be of much help. Identifying medicinal herbs isn't something that can be done in just a few minutes. Besides, Jiang Qiao has always lived in the city and can't even recognize all the wild vegetables, so he didn't expect her to be of any other help.
When the child called him, the old man thought something had happened to Jiang Qiao. When he came over and saw what was going on, Qiao Jie was surprised. Putting aside what was in the basket, just the color of the two Ganoderma lucidum in Jiang Qiao's hand caught the old man's eye. They were a dark purple.
"This, this is a top-grade Ganoderma lucidum, girl, where did you find it?"
Jiang Qiao pointed to the bushes in front of him, looking completely innocent. "I found it right there. I noticed it's a different color from mushrooms, so I thought I'd ask you, Grandpa Qiao, is this Ganoderma lucidum?"
The old man nodded excitedly, "That's right, this is Ganoderma lucidum, and it's the best of the best. Girl, you're so lucky! You found this on your first trip into the mountains. Let me tell you, I don't always find good medicinal herbs when I go into the mountains. You're amazing."
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