Natural disasters in books: I stockpiled goods to escape famine in ancient times

After Zhang Wu and Huang Ying got married, their lives did not change much from before, and they even had one more person to work with.

Every day Huang Ying and Zhang Wu would come to Song Shiwei's place to make breakfast, clean the house, and teach Feng Ru how to paint and embroider. Zhang Wu would occasionally take Huang Ying and Feng Ru to the provincial capital to play.

Song Shiwei had no interest in going into the city.

The temperature is rising day by day and is now around ten degrees.

That day, Zhang Wu took Huang Ying and Feng Ru to the city early in the morning to sell embroidery. They were all purse handkerchiefs that the two had embroidered in recent days. Although they could not be sold for much money, it was at least an income, and Huang Ying did not want to sit back and do nothing.

At the end of the Si hour, the three of them came back. Zhang Wu walked into the main room with a serious face. Seeing this, Huang Ying took Feng Ru to the kitchen to prepare lunch.

Song Shiwei glanced at Zhang Wu: "What's wrong?"

Zhang Wu pursed his lips, his face solemn: "Master, I heard some news in the city. Someone spread it in the teahouse that it will rain for a long time soon. I think this is not right, and I want to hear your opinion."

Song Shiwei raised his eyebrows: "Do you think this message is like extreme cold?"

"Yes, I think the news is the same as the previous Jihan message, but I don't know whether it is true or not. I plan to go to the city during this period to check if the noble family has any action. If they do, we can also prepare in time."

Song Shiwei closed the storybook and put it aside, his eyes calm, "No need to waste time to check, we have already made the necessary preparations. If you are worried about your Yue family, you can tell them in advance before the rain falls."

Zhang Wu raised his head suddenly, his pupils trembling: "Master....you mean, those are not just rumors? But they will really happen?"

"Since someone has given us an advance warning, if you believe it, you should make more preparations. If you don't believe it, there is nothing I can do."

"I will go to my father-in-law's house immediately, but I don't know what preparations we should make for this rainy season."

Song Shiwei propped up his head with a funny look on his face: "You've been following me for so long, do you still need me to tell you this?"

Zhang Wu pursed his lips, his expression hesitant: "I think... if it is true as the rumor says, and it rains continuously for several months, then food must be prepared. Also... if there is a lot of rain, the family must prepare drainage to prevent the house from being flooded. I can't think of the rest."

"water."

"I understand. Thank you for your reminder, Master. I will go and get ready. I will go to Xiahuang Village after lunch."

"Ah."

After Zhang Wu left, Song Shiwei lost interest in reading the storybook. He propped up his head and looked outside in deep thought.

It was almost noon and everyone was just getting ready to eat when there was a knock on the courtyard door and Zhang Wu came in with Wei Cai.

"We're eating, you guys eat yours, I'm here to tell you something," Wei Cai took the stool Zhang Wu handed over and sat aside. He glanced at the people before speaking, "It's not a big deal, you're just going to have a new neighbor, someone will come to build a house in the next two days."

Huang Ying and the others looked at each other.

Zhang Wu received Song Shiwei's signal and looked puzzled: "The village chief said that someone wants to build a house near us?"

"Yes, it's a nobleman in the city. He said he needed a lot of space. Your side is the only area in the village with a lot of vacant land, so he built a house at the foot of the mountain."

Zhang Wu asked again: "Does the village chief know who the other party is?"

Wei Cai looked at Zhang Wu with a smile: "Of course it's someone you all know."

Everyone I know, people from the capital.

The name Li Ang appeared in the minds of Zhang Wu and Song Shiwei at the same time.

Wei Cai really just came over to say something and left.

Zhang Wu sent him out and came back with a puzzled look on his face.

Song Shiwei waved his hand: "Eat first."

After dinner, Zhang Wu was not in a hurry to go to Xiahuang Village. Instead, he sat in the main room and talked with Song Shiwei.

"It must be Brother Li, but why would he come to the Desert Village to build a house? Could something have happened in the city?"

Song Shiwei took a sip of tea and said, "If you want to know the situation, go ask him."

"After I go to the deserted village, I will go into the city. It is impossible for me to be late for dinner."

"It's okay. Your wife is at home. Ask Li Ang more questions and make sure you understand everything before you come back."

Zhang Wu nodded, and seeing Song Shiwei's calm demeanor, he felt inexplicably relieved.

Originally, Zhang Wu wanted to take Huang Ying back with him when he went to Huang's house, but he had to go into the city to find Li An, so it was naturally not convenient to take her with him. Therefore, Zhang Wu said goodbye to Huang Ying before leaving, and then rode out.

Song Shiwei found out the reason in the evening.

"Li An said that not only our village will have houses built, but also many houses will be built in Xiahuang Village. As for the reason, Li An didn't know either. He just said it was Young Master Zhou's idea, and he was just following orders."

Song Shiwei frowned: "Didn't you ask who the house was built for?"

Zhang Wu nodded quickly, "He said that the houses built in the two villages belong to several major families. Our village belongs to the Zhou, Li and Liu families, and Xiahuang Village belongs to the Wang and Chen families, so a lot of space is needed. Dozens of villages here need to build houses. This matter was promoted by Mr. Zhou, and the major families are just following his steps."

"Zhou Huai facilitated this? Li An said so?"

Zhang Wu smiled and nodded, "That's what he said, but I don't know why Mr. Zhou made such a fuss. Li An also has many puzzles about this."

There was no need for Li An, Zhang Wu and other families to be suspicious, Song Shiwei guessed the reason.

Naturally, it was because of the rebirth of Shen Qianxue. Zhou Huai knew about the rainy season floods in advance. At that time, the upper reaches would burst the dike, and the river water in the city would rush into the city. All the people living in the city would be submerged by the turbulent floods. Since Zhou Huai knew it in advance, he naturally had to make preparations early.

As for the majority of houses built in other villages, Song Shiwei guessed that they were probably arranged for the common people.

But I am also curious about how Zhou Huai will make the people in the city leave the city obediently. They can't wait until the flood comes before evacuating them, otherwise it would be a waste of time.

As his thoughts turned, Song Shiwei spoke slowly: "If you really come to live in the village, it will be a lot of fun to watch."

"Yes, from what I have heard, some of the noble families are not peaceful. I just hope they don't cause any trouble."

"Whether it's trouble or not, Zhou Huai will handle it. We just need to live our own lives."

Zhou Huai, who was being discussed by the two men, was currently in his study writing a letter to the military camp.

Li An came in hurriedly, looking a little unhappy.

Zhou Huai didn't even raise his head, and said in a casual tone: "Have you told Zhang Wu?"

Li An resisted the discomfort of feeling dizzy from drinking too much and replied softly, "I have told him everything. I think Miss Song has already known about it. But Master, there is one thing I do not understand."

"explain."

"The Desert Village has always been peaceful and stable. It's fine for our Zhou family to build a house there, and we can also take the Liu family with us. After all, they are working for their master. But why should we take the Li family with us? The Li family's status has plummeted now. If we let them live with us in the Desert Village, I'm afraid the other families will think too much."