Chapter 265: It's better to choose a day than to hit the sun... (Thanks to [Qin Jiuzhi]
After answering the question, Cheng Wu observed the stove in front of him with great interest.
The stove is a coal stove made of earth and iron sheets, which is durable.
There is also a windshield under the coal stove. When the fire needs to be increased, the windshield is opened and the briquettes inside will burn quickly when new air enters.
If there is no need to increase the heat, just close the windshield and the briquettes inside will only burn slowly and will not go out.
One such stove, plus three briquettes, can be used by a family for a day.
It is definitely a must-have artifact for every common people's home to heat, boil water and even cook.
When Yang Xiu and Fazheng confirmed the answer, they were overjoyed. Fazheng walked back and forth and said excitedly: "Great, I can finally show what I have learned!"
Yang Xiu put the kettle back on, closed the stove baffle, and then sighed and said: "Sometimes I really wonder if Lu Qiaoqi is a god in the sky... Just making two things changed everything.
The people’s lifestyle has solved the problem of people keeping warm in winter..."
"Yes! With briquettes and this kind of stove, not only has it become easier for people to keep warm, but it has also become much easier to boil water for cooking." Meng Da also praised.
"The most important thing is that these two things are very cheap. One hundred briquettes are enough for an ordinary family for more than half a month, but they only cost five cents..." Cheng Wu lived in poverty for a period of time when he was a child.
He spoke more directly about the cost issue that ordinary people are most concerned about.
"Not only that, I heard that the general is still using cotton to make clothes and quilts that can keep out the cold. They are also very cheap things." Yang Xiu then added.
"Looking at what Lu Qiaoqi has done over the years, they have all been for the benefit of the people's lives. Who can compare to him in the past and present?" Cheng Wu admired from the bottom of his heart.
Yang Xiu smiled and encouraged: "It is an honor for you and me to be Lu Qiaoqi's student. Let's work hard and strive to become an official next year and do our best for the world."
When Cheng Wu and Meng Da heard this, they smiled bitterly and said, "Xiaozhi, Dezu, you two should be fine, but we may be close."
Cheng Wu and Meng Da's grades in the military and political class can only be considered average, and they may have to endure a lot more time before they want to become official officials.
"It doesn't matter. Even if we become officials, I'm afraid we still have to start practicing as junior officials. This is the rule set by Lu Qiaoqi, and even the eldest son of the Prime Minister cannot be an exception."
"Is there still such a rule?" Fazheng and Mengda asked in surprise.
"Yes, so even if you want to become an official, you still have to rely on your own ability to climb up step by step." After a moment, Yang Xiu continued, "I have already thought about it, I want to start as a writer, and I understand
Experience the path that Lu Xiuqi traveled back then."
Fazheng sighed when he heard this and said: "Well, I'll try my best to get a Sima with the army and accumulate some experience in the army first."
At this time, Meng Da suddenly asked: "Do you think Zhuge Kongming will start as a minor official? He is a disciple of Tai Chang!"
"Taichang will never make an exception. After all, Mr. Cao is the true lord now..."
“We don’t worry about the scarcity but the inequality… As long as everyone starts from the bottom, then everyone will have no complaints.”
Fazheng is obviously very confident in his abilities, "I'm really looking forward to next year's assessment. I can't wait to serve in the military!"
"The fame comes from the horse! The two of us will work harder and strive to join the army as soon as possible." Meng Da and Cheng Wu looked at each other and said.
"Hahaha!" Yang Xiu suddenly laughed and said: "Then you have to work hard! If Yuan Shao is defeated, Prime Minister Cao will have the power to sweep the world... If the world is peaceful, you will want to get credit from the army.
But it’s difficult!”
...
The winter of the fourth year of Jian'an was particularly lively.
Although the snow keeps falling, the people all have cotton-padded clothes and no longer need to be afraid of the cold.
Throughout the winter, no one in Yanzhou, Yuzhou, or Xuzhou died due to cold or hunger, which is a miracle in history!
Under Cao Cao's rule, the people were well fed and clothed, but the people in other states lived extremely miserable lives.
In contrast, Cao Cao's reputation once again experienced explosive growth, and people in other states of the Han Dynasty also began to yearn for Cao Cao's rule.
April, the fifth year of Jian'an.
Winter is over and everything is coming back to life.
Lu Yan fulfilled his promise to Lu Lingqi and personally led a long team to Qingzhou to propose marriage to Lu Bu. Since Lu Yan was alone and had no elders, he went to propose marriage by himself.
Lu Yan was actually willing to give up his innate realm for a woman. This story moved countless people, and many people did not understand it, but Lu Yan did go.
Sometimes it is actually good to withdraw your gaze from the endless road ahead and focus on the people and scenery around you.
And although innate true energy is something that others can only ask for and is very precious, for Lu Yan, it is just a matter of the system's lip service.
Linzi, in the mansion of the Chariot and Cavalry General.
Lu Yan met Lu Bu, whom he had not seen for a long time, and Lu Bu's two wives, Yan and Diao Chan.
"Lu Changsheng, are you really willing to give up the innate realm?!" Although Lu Bu had expected it, when Lu Yan stood in front of him alive, he still felt a little unbelievable. If it were Lu Bu, he would never
Maybe he gave up his ability to settle down and make a living for a woman.
Lu Yan seemed to have figured it out. He smiled and said to Lu Bu: "Yan has been on the battlefield a handful of times since he followed Duke Cao. This innate state not only makes me immune to cold and heat, and immune to all diseases,
It’s somewhat of a waste... Moreover, even if I fall out of the innate world, I will still be at the peak of the acquired world!”
Yes, even if he is no longer an innate powerhouse, Lu Yan is still an acquired peak.
Apart from Lu Bu, there is really no one else in this world who can be said to be sure to beat Lu Yan.
"But you should know that the innate Qi will nourish your body and extend your life!"
"No matter how long a person lives, what's the point?"
Lu Bu remained silent, but Diao Chan and Yan nodded secretly with great pleasure.
Women have delicate emotions, so they naturally care more about their feelings. The sincere emotions shown by Lu Yan moved their hearts to a certain extent.
"That's all...I won't advise you anymore, just think about it."
"I've thought about it!" Lu Yan nodded firmly and said, "Marquis Wen, Yan has been alone since he was a child, so he is the only one who comes to propose marriage. The betrothal gift has been prepared, please..."
"We don't need those vulgar gifts between us. Your kindness is the biggest betrothal gift."
Lu Bu came down, took Lu Yan's arm and said, "Since you have no relatives or elders, you might as well get married directly!"
"Ah?!" Lu Yan was stunned and asked, "What kind of divine logic is this?"
"That's it!" Lu Bu seemed to be afraid that Lu Yan would regret it, so he decided directly.
Lu Yan thought about it and said hesitantly: "But I still have many friends..."
"It's okay to entertain them again when you go back."
Lu Yan hesitated again and again, but finally agreed: "In this case, let Marquis Wen arrange it!"