Chapter 272: None of them can read
So, Chu Ci didn't hesitate any longer and quickly finished the little food in his bowl. Then he said loudly, "It's Uncle Song, the carpenter, right? Come over here!"
Upon hearing this, Song Qingnan immediately ran into the pavilion with small steps and said respectfully, "Carpenter Song Qingnan, I greet the princess."
Chu Ci didn't bother with the name. With a kind smile on his face, he asked cordially, "I heard that this pavilion was built by you?"
"Yes, I was young and full of energy back then, so I just wanted to speculate. It's also thanks to Zhang..." Song Qingnan habitually called the village head "Brother Zhang", but when he remembered Chu Ci's identity, he quickly changed his words, "The village head took me in and took the risk to find the best wood."
Song Qingnan bowed slightly, looking humble and low-key, and attributed most of the credit to the village head.
Chu Ci couldn't deny this, but just raised his eyebrows slightly and continued, "So, as long as I can provide you with enough high-quality wood, it won't be a problem to create other exquisite and complex things, right?"
Song Qingnan was mentally prepared, but he still looked cautious and asked carefully, "What does the princess want to build?"
Chu Ci smiled, his eyes full of anticipation, and said, "Since this pavilion can be dismantled so skillfully, the house should be able to do the same!"
"I'd like you to help me build a unique wooden house. This house should be able to be disassembled and reassembled at any time according to my needs, so it can be easily moved. Are you confident in doing so?"
Song Qingnan frowned and pondered for a moment before replying, "My Lady, if this wooden house is to be dismantled, it will be more difficult than the pavilion, but I'm willing to give it a try. I just wonder if my Lady has any specific requirements for the size or style of the house?"
Chu Ci nodded slightly and said, "As for the size, it should be big enough for four or five people to rest. It doesn't need to be overly ornate, simple and comfortable is best. The roof should preferably have a peak to keep out the rain. The windows should be large to let in good light."
Song Qingnan nodded as he listened, and said, "My Lady Princess, I understand. For the wooden house, do you want ordinary materials, or something better?"
Chu Ci thought for a moment and replied, "Any wood will do. I'll prepare the required amount and send it to you. Also, how long do you estimate it will take to build a wooden house like this?"
Song Qingnan estimated for a moment and said, "My Lady Princess, if I do this alone, even if everything goes smoothly, it will probably take about two years. If we can recruit some help, it should be faster."
"Two years?" Chu Ci couldn't help but exclaim. She had originally planned to send this special talent to the Royal Girls' College.
After thinking for a moment, Chu Ci said seriously, "Uncle Song, please feel free to recruit any manpower you want. In this way, how long will it take to complete the project at the earliest?"
Song Qingnan carefully estimated it again in his mind, and then said firmly: "It will take at least two to three months at the earliest. After all, building this wooden house requires many steps, and the quality must be guaranteed."
This time is within the acceptable range for me.
Chu Ci nodded and said gently, "Okay, then I'll have to trouble Uncle Song. As for the wages, don't worry, I will definitely treat you well. As long as the wooden house is well built, the wages will only be more, not less."
Song Qingnan hurriedly bowed and said, "Thank you, Princess. I will make it with all my heart and live up to your expectations."
Then he said with great trepidation, "It's just...it's just, can the village head help me with the job of recruiting people?"
"I usually only focus on my carpentry skills and am not very good at recruiting people. I am afraid that I will delay the princess's important event."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ci stared at Song Qingnan for a long time before slowly saying, "Okay."
At this moment, Song Qingnan keenly noticed that Chu Ci was not in a good mood. He suddenly became nervous, and even beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. He immediately stammered, "Then, then I will take my leave."
"Go down." Chu Ci was already used to people's imaginations, and nodded calmly.
After receiving Chu Ci's response, Song Qingnan felt as if he had been pardoned. He immediately turned around and left in a panic, as if something terrible was chasing him.
Chu Ci is speechless.
But she didn't worry about these little things.
You can't just raise pigs casually.
Although this village is located in the suburbs of Beijing, it is surrounded by not only other villages but also many villages.
Therefore, terrain, water sources, wind direction and other aspects all need to be carefully and well planned.
The terrain should be as flat and open as possible to facilitate the construction of pig houses and daily management; the water source must be clean and sufficient to meet the drinking and cleaning needs of pigs;
The wind direction should be conducive to ventilation to avoid the accumulation of odor and germs.
More importantly, pigs are relatively weak in disease prevention, so all possible diseases encountered during pig farming need to be informed and planned in advance. Common diseases such as swine fever, blue ear disease, and swine flu can have disastrous consequences if they break out.
Breeding personnel should be informed of the symptoms of these diseases in advance. For example, swine fever can cause high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. in pigs; blue ear disease can cause breathing difficulties and reproductive disorders in pigs.
A detailed epidemic prevention plan must also be formulated, including regular vaccination, disinfection of pig pens, and control of outside personnel and vehicles, to minimize the risk of epidemics.
Fortunately, this has been done before in Lianzhou, and all the processes are ready.
Even so, Chu Ci and his team's progress was not smooth.
There was no other reason. Even in the imperial village, except for the village head and his three sons, no one else could read.
Chu Ci sighed helplessly, his expression filled with annoyance, "Looks like we have to run the literacy class again?"
Unlike Chu Ci's frustration, Qianxue and Qianyan were eager to try and said excitedly, "Sister-in-law, there are many more scholars in the capital than in Lianzhou!"
"We're sure to find a better teacher this time. Maybe we can all learn faster and better!"
At this moment, Fan Jingrui had to pour a bucket of cold water on his two sisters who were full of expectations.
He looked serious and said slowly, "There are indeed many scholars in the capital, but they are more constrained by various rules and regulations."
"The red tape and outdated rules make it difficult for them to think outside the box, so they may not be willing to come here to teach people how to read."
Qianxue and Qianyan were slightly stunned when they heard this, and the excitement on their faces froze instantly. How could they forget that this is the capital city!
However, Qianxue and Qianyan are now much more active in thinking after their experiences.
Qianxue spoke first: "If being a scholar doesn't make it, a poor businessman or an accountant who doesn't care about his reputation should be fine, right?"
Qianyan also nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, these people might be more suitable!"
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