Four Hundred and Fifty-Five: The First Winter (2)

When Gu Xin took the people away, he not only took away a batch of glass tea sets and a batch of jewelry, he also took away the gifts Jiang Pengji prepared for Liu She. The gifts were not very precious, but were more thoughtful. For example, there were several sets inside Sweaters and trousers to keep out the cold, a set of multi-functional hot pot equipment, a set of equipment that combines barbecue and barbecue, the soup base recipes and sauce recipes she copied...

When Gu Xin saw these things, his expression became a little subtle.

If it weren't for the troubled times, the young boss would probably have become a more powerful merchant than the old boss.

Not only can he become the richest man in Dongqing, but he can even become the richest man in five countries and spread his industry throughout the world.

It's a pity that today's world does not allow it.

Thinking of this, Gu Xin felt a little more pity for Jiang Pengji.

Before leaving, he asked a question he really wanted to ask.

"That Mr. Feng Lang...is he a guest of the young master's family?"

Jiang Pengji looked at Gu Xin's mysterious appearance and almost choked on her saliva.

"No, Huaiyu and I are just gentlemen and close friends. We don't have that kind of relationship."

Jiang Pengji answered decisively to prevent Gu Xin from thinking blindly.

"Then, that little girl before was not the little boss's child?" Gu Xin asked.

She said categorically, "No, it has nothing to do with me."

Gu Xin didn't know whether it was regret or relief, and left Xiangyang County with complicated emotions.

Because of the batch of materials brought by Gu Xin, the construction of the entire Xiangyang County has taken a big step forward. The entire city can roughly see the future prosperity. Jiang Pengji rarely restrained her intention to "not do her job properly" and sat down in government affairs. Office handles business.

The busiest task in recent times is the distribution of improved seeds and the leasing of fields for the coming year. Fortunately, Qi Guanrang has fully registered all household registrations. The task is not very heavy, and he can be liberated by working overtime for a while.

"The weather is getting colder and colder——"

Seeing the leaves in the courtyard turning yellow, Feng Jin sighed slightly.

"It's like this every year. This year has been calculated. At least I'm fully prepared."

Qi Guan Rang has been used to seeing all kinds of tragic situations since he was a child.

Today's Xiangyang County is nothing less than a paradise on earth for him, peaceful and quiet, full of vitality. This is something he has rarely seen in his life, and he hopes that such a grand scene can spread throughout China.

"I'm not worried about this, Jin is worried about another thing. When winter comes, people may not be able to work under heavy snow... Many people in Xiangyang County rely on labor to obtain food. If there is no work in winter..." Feng Jin After saying this, he paused and said, "You can't let the county government open warehouses to release grain, right? Those are all prepared for military rations after next spring plowing, so they can't be used at will..."

Jiang Pengji wanted to attack the Tsing Yi Army in Fengyi County, and Feng Jin and the others knew about it.

The number of recruited soldiers plus the original imperial army and tribes has reached 8,000.

Because Xiangyang County has to seize the time for construction, so from summer to late autumn, they are helping with work everywhere. They are busy and have almost no time to rest. They will wait until winter for the army training. Get really strict.

Feng Jin felt a little pained. Which army didn't train in good weather, but his lord had to postpone the heaviest training in winter.

But rationally, he can understand Jiang Pengji.

Steel tempers the will, and ice and snow forge the military soul.

Only a harsh environment can maximize human potential.

Regarding this problem, Qi Guanrang also told Jiang Pengji in private, and she gave a speechless solution.

Qi Guan gave way, "My lord told Rang about this a few days ago. She said...it's cold in the winter, so we can knit sweaters at home."

His expression was stiff, imitating Jiang Pengji's indifferent tone.

Feng Jin was speechless.

There's nothing wrong with that.

Before early autumn, the construction of houses in all residential areas has been completed.

Starting from mid-September, people will move into new houses in batches.

The house area is about fifty square meters, one house per house, and every ten houses count as one yard.

Of course, these houses are rented to the common people. At 150 cash per month, even the poorest family can afford it.

In early October, the county government began to recruit female workers in large numbers to establish weaving workshops, and the number of female workers expanded to 150.

The main task of the knitting workshop is to process wool and spin it into wool balls.

In addition, the knitting workshop also allows women with some skills to learn how to knit sweaters. If they knit a sweater and trousers of a specified size, the county government can pay them twenty-five to forty-five cents.

If the sweater has patterns and is well-knitted, there will be rewards ranging from five to ten coins.

Of course, if men also want to do this job, the county government will be happy to do so.

As for the wool balls and needles needed to knit sweaters and trousers, each household needs to register a mortgage at the knitting workshop with their real address, real name and the names of family members, and leave a deposit of 50 yuan.

This news is undoubtedly great news for the common people. Knitting sweaters is different from other physical work. You can stay at home. Even in the coldest winter, you don’t have to worry about running out of work. Save some money for next year. It can also be loosened a little faster.

A woman with exquisite skills can knit two sets in about three days. She has nothing to do all day, squatting at home knitting sweaters.

In order to make more money, many men secretly learn from their wives.

The quality of the residential houses built by the county government is guaranteed, and they are much better than most people's houses with air leakage from all sides.

The people showed great confidence in the first winter after the earthquake.

It's November, and the cold wind blowing has already brought a chill, making people's skin ache.

Sweaters and woolen trousers are also officially on the market, with a set of 40 cents for children and 100 cents for adults.

The price is really not high, but most people are waiting and watching. Most of the people who generously spend money to buy it are those who have knitted sweaters and woolen pants.

Not to mention anything else, the clothes are really warm, and the whole body is warm.

Wearing a piece of clothing casually outside, you are not afraid of the cold wind.

In just over half a month, cold-proof treasures such as sweaters and woolen pants have become popular throughout Xiangyang County.

More and more sweaters were sold, and Xu Ke, the housekeeper, looked at the account book and almost cried.

"... Sweaters and woolen pants are a total loss..."

He made a careful calculation and found that he would lose thirty or forty cents for every set he sold.

"Xiaoyu, this cannot be settled like this."

Feng Jin tugged on the hoop scarf around his neck and said with a smile, "You should also calculate how much the county will lose if the people freeze to death. After such calculation, it is actually a big profit. Winter is difficult, even if it is In Beijing, some people died in the snowstorm and severe cold.”

It was a loss-making business in itself, and what Jiang Pengji wanted was for people to survive.

Entering the government affairs hall, Feng Jin quickly closed the door to block the wind outside, and then took off the round scarf around her neck.

If it were in the past, he would definitely have to dress tightly and look bloated, and then put a thick fox cloak over his head.

It’s different now. I put on a set of inner clothes first, then a sweater and woolen trousers. I put on a slightly thicker wide-sleeved shirt and a cloak. After walking for two steps, I feel hot all over my body, not to mention the warm feeling. How comfortable.