Chapter 34
After confirming the types and quantities of supplies that needed to be brought, Wen Yi finally put his mind at ease.
Ordinary people would find it difficult to survive the winter after being plundered. In the eyes of those guys, the farmers under their command were nothing more than consumables. After using up one batch, there would be another batch. They would even take all the fields under their own name, use the refugees or servants to work, and squeeze out all the value.
In fact, it is somewhat like land annexation, but there is no such term at that time, but we already need to take precautions in advance.
Pingyi's initial strategy was not to distribute all the land to individuals. After Wen Yi came, he finalized the rules and the ownership of the land belonged to the city.
If it were any other place, there would definitely be trouble, but Pingyi is special because most of the people here are Yao Wenjun's subordinates, and they came here later. They are not familiar with the land, and even the houses were built uniformly.
Therefore, the implementation of these things was not hindered. After the land was distributed for planting, there was no difference from the past. Most people did not realize this. Those announcements were not even as important to them as the newly opened stores. After all, they could really make money by working there.
Shangyong was not as easy to deal with as Pingyi, so Wen Yi had to put the reconstruction of houses and land planning in the city aside and only count the household registration.
"This is the latest statistics of residents, all determined in accordance with the previous regulations." Song Jin took out a booklet from a box on the side and handed it to Wen Yi.
Pingyi's household registration system wasn't based on previous divisions; a draft had already been finalized long ago during discussions between Shan Tong and Wen Yi. This system separated occupations from households, creating a separate system. The original household registration system was only related to land use rights.
The one I have is the latest statistics, including several households that have recently moved here.
It is not easy to live here now. Except for craftsmen with outstanding skills or those who have made great contributions like the previous merchant, Song Jin will not agree. Therefore, in the place behind the city where there are no fields, people have gradually settled there temporarily. He can only turn a blind eye to this and tacitly allow these people to live here temporarily as long as they do not touch the fields.
Song Jin had some ideas about the refugees, but after discussion he decided to slow down temporarily.
"I'll be back to Shangyong tomorrow. This is the next plan. We can make some adjustments based on the progress here."
Although communication has become much faster after the road was repaired, it still takes time. It is better to take precautions in advance and reduce the waste caused by information asymmetry.
It is safer to carry some important things in person.
Wen Yi had rushed here overnight and was already a little sleepy. After greeting everyone, he got up and walked to the back, preparing to take a nap.
Yuwan seemed to sense something, and he also stretched his waist and stood up, rubbing against Wen Yi and walked towards the back through the small door.
There are not many people in the yard now. Everyone is busy outside during the day. Even Amu and the others often just eat outside. It takes too long to go back and forth, so they only come back at night.
The house in the backyard was still maintained and clean. When Wen Yi opened the door, he found that the floor and bed were still clean and tidy. It seemed that someone was cleaning it.
The cat following behind also jumped up skillfully, leaped behind the bed and nestled next to the two-legged beast.
Wen Yi fell asleep holding the cat until the evening.
When the noise outside started, she rubbed her eyes, got up from the bed and took a moment to relax.
This kind of environment made Wen Yi feel a little strange. Although it was only a short time, those days they lived together seemed a little distant from the time in her memory.
The cat next to me has already woken up, but is still curled up there to rest. The most important thing for it is sleep. It is most active at night, and it is still recuperating.
Wen Yi pushed the door open and walked out, and found that there was already a fire in the yard and a pot next to it was ready. It seemed that they wanted to organize an activity similar to a barbecue. It was a coincidence that he came back.
Amu was originally helping to wash the vegetables. When he saw a familiar figure, he was stunned for a moment, then happily called Wen Yi over. He put all the things he had baked at the beginning on a porcelain plate and handed it to Wen Yi, indicating that she should eat these to fill her stomach first.
"Ayi is back?"
Shu also handed over the porridge next to her. Seeing that her figure was thinner than when she set out, he felt a little distressed and silently quickened his hands' movements.
The remaining few people also came forward. It was really because Wen Yi came back in a hurry this time and didn't have time to inform the rest of the people. For them, it was like a small surprise in their ordinary life.
Soon the plate in front of Wen Yi was piled with food prepared by everyone. Fortunately, after spending a long time together, they knew each other's appetite. Wen Yi tried her best to finish all the food, and then lay on the newly made lounge chair in the yard to digest the food.
After eating some food without much seasoning, Yuwan also went out for patrol. This is equivalent to his job. He will say hello when he meets people on patrol. Everyone has become accustomed to encountering this cat, which is almost as big as a beast, from time to time.
"Luckily I helped change the bed yesterday. How long do you plan to stay here this time?"
Qingping packed up the remaining things while asking Wen Yi who was standing next to her.
"I'm going back to Shangyong soon." Wen Yi sighed, "Something happened in the south, and Wenjun can't take care of it here. I'll take the others to make some preparations first."
"Be better off being careful," Qingping warned.
She had been researching new equipment for some time and was very clear about the lethality of those things. Fortunately, they had these things instead of the other party, otherwise they would have stopped Wen Yi no matter what they said.
Although not many people were injured in these conflicts, there were always some unlucky people who lost their lives in the conflicts, and occasionally you could see their family members with red and swollen eyes.
Wen Yi nodded and agreed seriously.
Shu thought for a moment and said, "Why don't we all go along this time."
She is now helping out at the city's Chinese medicine clinic. In addition to the medical books and manuals left behind, those amateur doctors also generously taught them their skills. Although they don't have much of a solution for difficult and complicated diseases now, they are still better than the group of people who came in to treat them on short notice.
Amu next to him also leaned forward and nodded seriously to show his agreement.
She had been feeling a little dizzy and had originally thought that she could get better by just enduring it, but she didn't expect that after a little thought and a little treatment, she felt much better. After drinking the strange medicine, she woke up the next day feeling refreshed, and she was actually healed so quickly.
The reputation of the clinic has also improved a lot. At this time, many diseases are not serious in themselves, but delays often lead to many serious consequences. For this reason, a census was conducted in the entire Pingyi some time ago, and many people who were unwell but did not take it seriously were found.
They also applied for a small piece of land in the west district to plant medicinal herbs for easy cultivation. Of course, most of them still have to be collected in the mountains and forests.
The group of people who originally helped them manage the valley were of great help. Now the land on both sides of the river bank has been completely reclaimed. The land mixed with silt is very fertile. In addition to the wild animals in the mountains, many apprentices from the medical clinic also stay there, so their safety is guaranteed.
Wen Yi thought for a while. She herself would not be in the front, and the medical staff who followed were mostly in a safe position. It would be good for her to gain more experience. Besides, there might be fewer safe situations where the combat power was overwhelming in the future. Now was indeed a very good opportunity.
"If anyone wants to go, pack up quickly. The caravan should still have enough space to carry some things." But personal preferences also need to be considered; some people don't want to go outside."
Jianwenyi agreed, and Shu went to inform the few people who were closest to him, and asked the rest to convey the news to each other.
Nanxun had already sent a letter in advance, so there was no need to send anyone extra to notify them.
When the caravan set out, in addition to the supplies and people, it also carried the latest equipment and operators. These people left Pingyi under the envious gazes of their companions.
It happened to be night when they returned to Shangyong. Usually the city gate would be ready to be closed at this time, but today it was still open, and there were many soldiers guarding nearby. They were informed by the messenger who came in advance.
The horses equipped by the messengers are spoils of war captured from the north, and some are mixed with local horses. They have greater endurance and explosive power, but are also relatively precious. The daily meals are excellent, and there are people to help take care of the fur.
After entering the city, some people on both sides of the street looked curiously at the equipment vehicles with unknown uses. These things would be directly placed in the warehouse of the temporary training ground.
"Have everything been recorded?" Wen Yi asked the manager who came to report. The man nodded and handed over the form.
After confirming the quantity, Wen Yi handed over another list.
This needs to be counted. After checking for omissions and filling in the gaps tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, we will follow the main force to the east. We cannot be careless.
The steward nodded seriously and said that he would complete the confirmation as soon as possible.
"Report anything wrong in time. Also, it's a bit dry during this period, so add more people to patrol at night." Although several new wells have been opened next to the granary for regular water draw, they are mostly used for firefighting.
Many of the houses in Shangyong are made of wood and are connected to each other. If a fire occurs, the entire area will be devastated.
A few days ago, a small block caught fire due to improper fire making, and now people around it are still living in makeshift places.
Yao Wenjun sent a message saying that the matter was a bit tricky and would take some time to deal with, but he would rush over directly after it was resolved. According to his pace, he would be able to catch up. Wen Yi sighed.
Although his tone was relaxed, Wen Yi could sense that the matter that Yao Wenjun had been dealing with for so long and had not yet resolved was definitely not that simple.
But since Yao Wenjun didn't say anything, it should still be within her ability to solve.
The workshops in Shangyong gradually improved, and paper gradually replaced the remaining bamboo slips. Because it was not expensive, many families in Shangyong even bought some, but not for calligraphy, but for wall coverings or windows.
Yes, although most houses now have gaps for ventilation, some people still choose to open small windows on both sides of the door to facilitate ventilation and lighting.
However, shell windows or other brocade windows are not affordable for most people. These cheap papers are a good choice. Although the light transmittance is not as good as the best ones, the price-performance ratio is there, and they can also block the wind, which is really a good thing.
Soybean oil lamps were also extremely popular, even more attractive than the soybean oil itself.
On rainy days, the house is very dark. After lighting the oil lamp, you can do some work instead of just staring blankly under the eaves.
In contrast, cleansing soaps made with wood ash and soapberry are not as popular. In fact, many people in the upper middle class still don’t have the habit of cleaning themselves regularly. When walking on the street, you can sometimes see people with marks of inflammation or stains on their skin.
But there will always be people who decide to give it a try, even if the progress may be slow.
Wen Yi designated the burned-out area as the first site for construction. The entire Shangyong area was supposedly theirs, but Wen Yi still sent people to negotiate with the families. They would not charge for the construction of new houses, but half of the original area would be allocated for public use.
This would definitely be a loss for Shangyong now, but Wen Yi was not doing this to make money. He just wanted to use this method to gradually clean up the entire area and complete the reconstruction.
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