Chapter 646 Heavy Snow
When Li Sui, the governor of Guangde Prefecture, and Zhao Jun, heading north on the tower boat, Ding Ze, the governor of Henan County, was seeing off the magistrate Kong Wei.
The white veil gently covered the eaves, and the streets and alleys were silent, and only the sound of falling floes could be heard.
As soon as winter began, it snowed in Henan County for several days, but it was not heavy, and the snowflakes melted after they fell to the ground.
The snowflakes have become bigger in the past two days.
The imperial edict from Kyoto has also arrived.
Although I don't understand why the official family had to mobilize tens of thousands of troops in Henan County to Guangde Prefecture, Ding Ze and Kong Wei could only act on orders.
Ding Ze looked at the army behind Kong Wei and frowned: "Our Henan County has not recovered, and it does not have the geographical conditions like Hezhong County. His life has been very difficult in recent years. These tens of thousands of troops are the bottom of our Henan County. How do you take it out, remember how to bring it back!"
Ding Wei turned around, and most of the soldiers behind him were wearing thin coats, and some even only wore single clothes, trembling in the cold wind and ice and snow.
Even if it is an officer, there are only two out of ten who can afford chain mail.
It is not as good as the Kyoto Imperial Army, and it is not even comparable to the Kyoto wing army.
However, this is already all the troops that Henan County can take.
Ding Wei knew that in heavy snow, if he would definitely suffer casualties on the way with such a group of soldiers to Guangde Mansion.
However, the Holy Order was difficult to violate, and the Holy Emperor was urging him tightly, so they didn't have time to prepare warm supplies for the soldiers.
In fact, even if they have time, they can't take it out.
Henan County is too poor.
Hezhong County's water system is well developed, and taxes provided by merchant ships traveling on the river are enough to restore people's livelihood in Hezhong County.
Not to mention, Hezhong County also has fruit wine, Pata Express, etc.
Henan County is different. It is so poor that even Baida Express has only one location in Henan County.
There is only one fruit wine agent in Henan County.
A county's agent is not as profitable as a county agent in Hezhong Prefecture. "Don't worry, sir, we are just going to Guangde Mansion to serve as a place. With our combat effectiveness, how can we fight head-on with Duke Yun's soldiers? I believe the officials know it."
As for them, at most, they can do the work of the Xiang army. If they really want to go to the battlefield, it is not enough for Duke Yun to cut it.
Ding Ze was not relieved of Kong Wei, and Kong Wei also advised Ding Ze: "Our Henan County is so good at vacancies. As soon as I leave, there are not many soldiers in the county that can be used. Be careful in everything!"
Ding Ze patted Kong Wei on the shoulder: "Don't worry. We all think that rats are poor here, who will have to pay attention to us? As for the people causing trouble, it is even more impossible."
In the middle of winter, they all hurried at home and were in winter.
Set a belt, lie on the bed, and close your eyes.
If you can still open it, it means you have survived this winter.
If you can't open it, it will last for a lifetime.
"I'm leaving."
"Let's go slowly, don't send me off."
After Ding Ze sent Kong Wei away, he returned to the governor's mansion to stay.
In the study, four charcoal basins were lit, and Ding Ze had to open the window to dissipate the heat.
Ding Ze was wearing a silk cotton jacket and picked up paper and pen to settle the score. If he wanted to spend this winter comfortably, he would have to spend charcoal basin. If he built another pepper room, the average cost would be at least two cents per day!
After this, Ding Ze gasped and shouted outside the house: "Remove two charcoal basins for me!"
As for the pepper room, forget it, it’s too expensive and cannot be built.
The pepper room is to use pepper powder mixed with clay to coat the wall, then lay the ground fire dragon, and use fragrant charcoal for fuel.
The warmth effect is excellent and it is the most commonly used method for wealthy families to spend the winter.
Apart from being expensive, there are no other defects.
As soon as the charcoal basin was removed, the temperature in the room instantly dropped, and Ding Ze hurriedly closed the window.
The yard has been covered with a thick layer of snow, and the servants are clearing the snow.
Ding Ze leaned on the chair, staring blankly. Back then, their Ding family was also a wealthy family. They used as much carbon as they wanted in winter. How could they search like this?
What's more, I am the governor of a county, alas!
How come you live this day is worse than day?
In fact, it is very simple to restore your previous luxurious life, that is, to plunder the people's wealth and ointment.
But the people of Henan County have no ounce of meat. If they want to squeeze out some oil and water, they can only use their bones to boil oil.
Ding Ze would not be so crazy.
He rubbed his face and thought to himself that when the Spring Festival is over, he would go to Beijing to operate and leave the poor place of Henan County. Even if he went to Jiangnan to be a judgment, it would be better than being a governor here!
Henan County, which enters winter, is white and quiet.
Especially in rural areas far away from the city, even the dogs don’t have the strength to bark.
Henan County has five counties, Mi County, Xinzheng County, Qi County, Xingyang County and Xiangfu County.
Xingyang County and Xiangfu County are located north, with Xingyang County and Hezhong County bordering.
There is a Hulu Village below Xingyang County. Although this village is poor, it is united and the surrounding villages are unwilling to provoke them.
The villagers of Hulu Village all live in the ground nest.
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Dig a pit half a meter deep into the ground, and then build a shed with branches and straw. If possible, you can use a few wooden boards to make a door.
At a glance, the whole village was full of low ground nests.
Don't care whether it looks good or not, at least such a ground nest can improve their survival rate during winter.
Yang Laosi was lying in the ground, his nose was covered with the smell of soil. Occasionally, there were a few crawlers who couldn't name, crawling past his big toe, and he was too lazy to care about it.
He was lying beside him with his wife, with a tall belly, obviously several months pregnant.
It’s a pity that this child is not the time to come. I guess he will give birth next month, and he is likely to not survive this winter.
The couple knew this very well, so they did not expect any of the children in their stomachs. "How many days have you been?" The woman's voice was hoarse and weak.
Speaking is also a laborious task. If you can say fewer words, just say fewer words.
Yang Laosi knew that his wife was asking him how many days it had been snowing.
When it doesn't snow, they can still find some food in the cold, just drive back before they are frozen to death.
Once it snows, people will probably be frozen before they can leave the village.
"Five days."
Yang Laosi's wife looked at the roof worriedly: "Go and sweep the snow."
If the snow is not swept, the couple will not live once the roof is crushed by the snow.
Yang Laosi didn't want to move. He was so hungry that his chest was pressed against his back. When he walked, his legs were as weak as noodles. "Let me slow down."
The whole village was quiet.
The cold wind whistled, as if it was blowing in my ears.
Suddenly, a creaking sound sounded in the village, like a boot on the snow.
It's really strange. Who would come to Hulu Village in the big winter?
The footsteps are getting closer and closer, and several pairs of eyes are opened in the ground nest.
Yang Laosi couldn't help but feel curious, sat up, looked out through the crack in the door.
The man was wearing a thick robe and a strange hat, protecting his ears tightly.
The footsteps were heavy and heavy, and they looked very strong.
Yang Laosi blinked, not sure if it was the person he knew. He only dared to yell lightly with the door panel, "Brother Lan?"
Hehe, have you guessed who he is?
(This chapter is over)