Chapter 27
He Xuan and his group rested temporarily in the inn. Wen Yi sent someone to deliver some things, mostly beddings and the like, and left other matters to Yao Wenjun.
Although they had considered recruiting help, Wen Yi and the others were still handling most of the affairs. He Xuan and his group had recently been strolling around the South District. Aside from the one or two accompanying soldiers, the others didn't seem to care much for these newcomers.
After all, I am now busy making quilts so that I can use them before the weather gets really cold. Lying on the kang warmed by the smoke, I even feel a little hot at night.
But no one thinks there is anything wrong with it, and some people even start making some seasonings in warm places.
After training on the training ground, you can wash yourself with water from the fire, then change into thick clothes and walk back. You can also bring some food with you on the way so that you can heat it up and eat it when you get home.
"How was your day?"
After finishing the matters at hand, Wen Yi asked about the familiar face who happened to be rotated out, who was the soldier who was sent out to follow today.
"They seemed very interested in those little things. They looked at them for a long time in several shops and tried some of our dishes."
Wen Yi nodded, and the soldier turned and left without staying here.
According to the news we received from the caravan earlier, although Xinyi is relatively calm, the guys who suffered losses in Pingyi seem to be heading there. We can only hope that the defense there can stop this group of people.
Put the letters back into the box next to it. Yao Wenjun will check them when he comes back, and then you can put them away.
"There's not much to do today, so you should go back and rest early."
Before getting up, Wen Yi saw that there were not many things left on everyone's table, so he gave some instructions.
The days gradually grew shorter, and occasionally a lamp was needed at night, but the light was never as bright as when it was still daylight.
The people present naturally nodded. Being able to go back early was naturally much better than being trapped here. When they were in other places before, they always had to deal with a lot of unnecessary things. Although they were not bad at it, they still felt very tired after a long time.
Dealing with those tedious matters is already exhausting enough, and having to deal with them makes me feel overwhelmed many times. This is one of the reasons why I chose Yao Wenjun over others.
Although there are many things to do now, the relationships are extremely simple. Wen Yi has divided most of the content. All we have to do is to handle today's affairs according to the process. The uncertainties can be put aside and discussed at the end.
Many opinions that you may not write down when making a decision can be easily expressed during the discussion process. Regardless of whether they are right or wrong, you can always get a more satisfactory result in the end.
Wen Yi also brought his own way of handling things here, and they were not averse to learning new things.
In fact, those old-fashioned people had been transferred to other positions in advance by Yao Wenjun, and those who stayed behind naturally understood what she meant.
Apart from anything else, those statistical data are really much simpler. If any problems arise during the verification process between the two parties, they can be found quickly by comparing them.
Although those paper instruments were just okay, they were easy to use and carry.
They can also buy bound blank books at a low price, and many people enjoy copying their own books on them after get off work.
After several people cleaned up the table, they walked out in twos and threes. Wen Yi went to the backyard through a small door at the side.
She didn't come back too late. Qingping was the only one in the yard who came back early. They had nothing to do these days. After finishing their work every day, they would go back. Anyway, they could take those small parts with them and study them anywhere.
"Why, Amu doesn't come to your place these days?"
Wen Yi sat down next to Qing Ping and helped to clean up the cleaned vegetables. The porridge had been cooked at noon and only needed to be heated slightly before eating.
Add the chopped vegetables to the eggs and stir-fry, then serve.
The breeding grounds in the city are not enough to provide meat and are still in the development stage, but a lot of eggs have been accumulated. In addition, if there are no accidents this winter, everyone can get some fresh food without going out.
In a room with a kang, cold-resistant crops can also be grown, depending on whether you want to do so.
Wen Yi did plant some. Although many people say that they shouldn't eat fruits and vegetables that are not in season, they still can't help but eat them when they see them.
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After spending a few days in Pingyi, the young man became much quieter than He Xuan who smiled every day. Sometimes, if the old man didn't ask, he would be like a saw-mouthed gourd and not say a word.
Today was a day off, and Wen Yi thought that there was nothing to do, so he followed the soldiers who were changing shifts to where the group was now. He saw four people standing outside the training ground, watching the group of people who were still insisting on training in this weather.
Wen Yi also stopped not far away.
Yao Wenjun's training concept was actually very advanced. To be more precise, there were more semi-professional soldiers at that time, and most of them became soldiers through labor. Unless conscripted, most people would only serve as border guards for a few years, and the rest of the time they would do odd jobs.
The main task is to transport food and fodder, and there won't even be a complete set of weapons and defenses. Only the commander will have armor and sharp weapons, and there will be countless such soldiers guarding around, so there will be such a heavy reward for cutting off the "armor" with tattered equipment.
Although Yao Wenjun's men also carried out agricultural work, they also spent more time exercising. Apart from the necessary activities and warm-ups, as well as the long spear training, the remaining time was divided into different groups.
Those who are good at bows can practice their accuracy, and those who are good at using spears can continue to practice, but they all have a set number of basic practice times per day, and they will be tested from time to time, or have a few exchanges of moves with them.
Nan Xun originally thought that this was unnecessary. Some people are not born with the corresponding abilities, and abilities come in different strengths, just like he would never be a match for Yao Wenjun.
But each of these people in front of him seemed to be able to bring pressure to himself.
He even spotted a female soldier wielding a hammer, her moves so ferocious that even Yao Wenjun had to dodge. If he were to fight her, he'd be reduced to a shattered straw man in no time.
He Xuan caught sight of Wen Yi from the corner of his eye and waved at her:
"Come and take a look together?"
"It's disrespectful."
Wen Yi did not refuse and walked to the old man's side. Except for him, the others' eyes fell on the training ground.
She had actually always been somewhat curious about how the person Yao Wenjun introduced as being skilled in fortune-telling actually did it. Seeing that He Xuan's attention was not elsewhere, she asked:
"I'm just a little curious, please forgive me."
He Xuan thought Wen Yi was going to say something unorthodox, but he didn't expect to hear:
"What is the basis for your fortune-telling, or rather, for judging people?"
She had read many biographies before, but unfortunately, according to research, many of the contents were added just to justify their own behavior or create a halo.
The old man smiled slightly and answered the question very straightforwardly.
Compared to something as mysterious as fortune-telling, the so-called knowing people is more like observing their words and expressions, and realizing through the subtle details of the person that they may not have discovered their characteristics.
Sometimes, we overlook these things simply because we are too familiar with them. Of course, those who are trying to deceive us will only say what suits the inquirer's mindset.
"Actually, it's not just me, most people are like this." He Xuan said this with some reservation.
In fact, I was quite impatient with people always looking for me. This time, I wanted to find a quiet place to recuperate for a while. I didn’t expect that a small Pingyi has become what it is now. It seems that my original judgment was correct.
When he saw Wen Yi for the first time, he saw many contradictory characteristics in her, some of which overlapped with those in Yao Wenjun. He felt at the time that if it were these two people, that idea might be realized.
What they saw these days were not just the small objects that people in Pingyi were used to, but also the things hidden behind that could change.
With the help of Yao Wenjun, the few of them temporarily found a place to stay. The simple house was fully equipped with all kinds of things, especially warm items such as kangs and quilts.
Nan Xun saw the difference. The moment he confirmed the usefulness of these things, he thought of something that had become popular around him some time ago.
It was said that those who had mastered the craft had become extremely popular. Of course, the price was high, but many families had come together to make it.
The conversations among the people nearby rarely revolved around hunger and cold, but rather new things to eat. The food cooked in the restaurant brought a different flavor, and soybean oil could be bought at the nearby oil mill.
Before this, only a few animals had fat on them, and those were specifically for human consumption. Lack of fat and water has always been a deficiency in people's diet, and Pingyi filled this gap.
The toys in the children's hands were actually usable, although the plastic plowshares had been replaced with wooden ones for safety reasons.
Who would refuse a chance to gradually live a prosperous life? Everyone who has lived here will spare no effort to promote it.
Of course, the things Wen Yi brought would attract some covetousness, but Yao Wenjun and her group of people, as well as those newly manufactured defensive or offensive equipment. He had naturally heard from the neighbors that someone had come to attack the city before, but returned empty-handed.
"Lord Wen Yi brought us here to rescue the wounded—but we didn't expect that our weapons would be of no use to those howling creatures outside. It's unlucky to think about it." The gray-haired old man waved his hand. "But after trying it on them, I've gained some experience. If there's a chance, we'll go up and help."
Of course, I can't compare with the people in the clinic, but the knowledge I learned during that time has been firmly remembered, including some common sense of hygiene.
At first, He Xuan still had a small copper cup. Unexpectedly, as soon as he took it out, this person explained the harms of it very seriously. After he was satisfied with the explanation, he picked up a porcelain cup from the wicker basket next to him and handed it to him.
Before he could refuse, the man spoke first, "Are you new here? This stuff has some flaws and is very cheap. This basket is not worth much."
He Xuan turned the cup over and saw a dent, but it didn't affect its usability. He accepted it with a smile and offered a piece of pastry as a thank you. The person on the other side happily accepted it.
"Oh, I'm just waiting for my granddaughter to come back, so I want to have something sweet before dinner." This kind of pastry looks like it was packed from a restaurant, with some fruits added. It's not expensive, but it tastes good.
Yao Wenjun's subordinates are only young and middle-aged people, but many jobs in the city pay very well, and even children can sign up and go to visit various workshops. You must know that adults who do not work there are not allowed to get close.
The workshop will not accept these little guys, but they will make some small gadgets next to them, and the craftsmen in the porcelain kiln will also help to burn those strange little things. After all, there is a lot of space inside, and these little things don't take up much space.
Now, Amu and his friends often take this group of children of similar age to use those materials to learn how many small objects are made.
Maybe when they grow up, someone will come in to work there, or maybe this is just an experience.
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