After several days of busy work.

Hu Dugu and Lao He finally made a good charcoal kiln.

Zhang Bao and Li Daniu also cut a lot of firewood.

Neatly stacked beside the charcoal kiln.

These days.

The construction of a kiln in the back mountain also attracted many villagers to watch and discuss among themselves.

I have never seen such a new thing.

Ever since Zhang Bao recovered.

The village was quite lively.

I have to say.

Once people have enough to eat, they will gradually become more interested in worrying about other things.

Although Zhang Bao knew how to burn charcoal, for ordinary people in this era, this was a technical job.

In ancient times, there was a tradition of cultivating teachers.

The transfer of knowledge and skills mostly relies on word of mouth.

The barriers to any technology are very high.

Zhang Bao’s casual skills and sayings are accumulated from thousands of years of Chinese civilization.

Far beyond their knowledge.

Wait until the charcoal kiln is dug.

Zhang Bao didn't waste any time, and immediately took Li Daniu and others to put the chopped wood upright and neatly placed it in the charcoal kiln, and then set it on fire.

Waiting until the kiln wood is fully burned and the white smoke turns blue, the smoke hole and the fire outlet are blocked with the mud that has been prepared long ago, creating a completely sealed environment.

Let the wood inside be fully charred.

This fire burned from day to night, and then was extinguished.

It was boring for another whole day and night.

Only then did Zhang Bao decide to open a kiln.

In this day and night.

Zhang Bao and his four others, two in a shift, took turns on duty, for fear that something might go wrong.

Fortunately, the temperature of the charcoal kiln is very high, so you won't feel too cold near the charcoal kiln.

Zhang Bao and the others packed in a total of more than a thousand kilograms of firewood, and they expected to produce about a thousand kilograms of charcoal.

Zhang Bao used a hoe to dig out the mud where the fire was made.

There was a burst of warmth inside.

Zhang Bao gently got in, and after a while he took out a few sticks of charcoal that were still warm.

I tried clicking it at the entrance of the cave, and it was no problem!

Moreover, because fir is used as the wood, it not only lasts longer when burned, but also produces much less smoke.

Zhang Bao and the others were overjoyed.

The four of them took turns entering the charcoal kiln.

Take out all the charcoal inside.

This charcoal kiln will continue to be used in the future. Naturally, it cannot be dug directly like Zhang Bao did before.

Zhang Bao looked at the piles of black charcoal piled aside.

Smiling happily with two rows of big white teeth.

Turning around to look at Lao He and the other three, they were all about the same.

His face was dusty and smoky, his temples were gray and his fingers were black.

Several people not only laughed.

With charcoal, you can make iron and exchange money. Zhang Bao feels like there is a bright future in the dark.

"Uncle He, take Li Daniu and make a hard trip to the county government."

"Sell the charcoal at a suitable price and bring back some food."

"The remaining part is left for me and Hudugu to strike iron."

Zhang Bao said to Lao He.

Lao He and Li Daniu nodded and went back to the village to find the wooden cart.

Several hundred pounds of charcoal.

It is naturally impossible for the two of them to carry it.

You have to be pulled there by car.

There are no cows or donkeys now.

It can only rely on manpower.

Li Daniu has the strength, but Lao He has the brains and the connections.

Both of them are indispensable.

However, the speed of pulling a cart is slower than that of Zhang Bao and the others walking before. They will probably have to spend the night at the county government house.

After Lao He loaded the car.

Without delay, he set off immediately.

Zhang Bao and Hu Dugu also moved some charcoal to Hu Dugu's courtyard in preparation for blacksmithing.

Of course it was too late that day.

Although there was an iron-making furnace before Hudugu, it had not been used for a long time and had long been abandoned.

Hudugu needs to be repaired again.

After Zhang Bao sent over the iron ore, he also returned with some charcoal.

It's been a busy day outside.

When Zhang Bao returned, it was already dark.

As soon as you enter the door.

A scream came.

"ah--"

"Eyeballs - ah, it's my husband!"

The dark night, the blackened face, and the white eyes blinked from time to time.

No wonder Su Xiaoyue was shocked.

After seeing Zhang Bao clearly, Su Xiaoyue looked as if she had done something wrong. She quickly fetched water and asked Zhang Bao to wash his face, while she helped Zhang Bao change his clothes.

"Have you eaten when Uncle He left?"

Zhang Bao suddenly remembered something.

He had been busy all day today and had not even bothered to eat. He was so hungry that his chest pressed against his back.

It would be really troublesome for Lao He and the others to go on a long trip without eating.

"Ms. sir, after I heard Uncle He say that he was going to the county government, I prepared some food for him. He didn't eat it, so he took it and left."

"Xiaoyue has already prepared the meal, let's eat."

Su Xiaoyue said to Zhang Bao.

"good!"

"Thank you for your hard work!"

Zhang Bao said sincerely.

Su Xiaoyue is not only smart and clever, but also careful. She can rest assured that she will take care of the house in the future.

Listening to Zhang Bao's praise, Su Xiaoyue blushed.

Quickly put the rice out.

Come back with charcoal.

It can be used for both lighting and heating. The swaying charcoal fire illuminates the house dimly.

From time to time there were a few "pop" and "pop" sounds.
To be continued...