Time flies, autumn goes to winter, the first snow falls, and the earth falls silent.

Animals are hidden, personnel are scarce, only the hot kang at home warms the heart of every family.

The valley is now largely evacuated, but a few people are left to guard it, after all, it is the former home, and it may be used in the future.

However, because it is winter, it can kill people if they fall into the sea at this time, and the island is in no hurry to expand. Rather, it is a meticulous plan, and when the spring flowers bloom in the coming year, the chart will be drawn and the soldiers will point out.

This year, because they moved to the island and was close to Yuyang County, Liu Shuhan and others wrote to say that they were going to come to Sanliuzhuang for the New Year this year, but it was very lively.

But now, during the hard time of work, I have to light a stove in the carriage on the way there, and the cold is really unbearable.

A pot of water, a cup of green tea, a closed door, a woolen blanket on his body, lying on a chair, and a smoking pipe on the roof, such a day is too luxurious.

Feng Yu came to report as usual, looking at Liu Feiyun like this, his face was a little unnatural, but he still chose to pretend not to see it. picked up the tea that had already been prepared for him on the table, drank a few sips and began to report to work, and left after the report. This county guard of mine is too bullying, what's wrong with being poor, what to do if I don't know where to buy this fluffy and warm quilt.

This is the standard configuration on the island today, because of the relationship between technology and equipment, the production of wool blankets, woolen sweaters, etc. is only enough for their own use, and there is no possibility of selling them at present.

This can make Feng Yu and them envious, Liu Feiyun gave each of them one, but it can only be used at home, which is like Liu Feiyun, who is extravagant to wrap one in the office, and there is also a one next to it that is covered when it is cold.

It's all people, why is there such a big gap!

Because of the emergence of coal stoves and ondols, the people of the world can be warm in winter, only a few pieces of coal can be warmed for a day, and it is okay to boil water and cook rice. The rich and official eunuchs have a good life, and some ordinary people don't have to worry about freezing to death or being poisoned by cigarettes.

But there are frozen bones on the stinky road of Zhumen's wine and meat, and there are still many ordinary people in this world, and most of the ordinary people are poor.

Liu Feiyun's invention only greatly reduced the possibility of ordinary people dying in winter, and some homeless people still can't withstand this ice and snow, maybe it's also a relief.

"Xiaoxue, didn't you want to come out at this time, why are you disobedient and frozen?" When he returned at night, Liu Feiyun saw a familiar figure and blamed.

"Xiaoxue misses you." Lin Yuxue trotted up and said coquettishly, and then slapped the snowflakes on Liu Feiyun's body with her hand, her eyes full of admiration.

"You." Liu Feiyun didn't know what to say, every day at this time, Lin Yuxue would wait for her return in the pavilion in the courtyard, it was okay when it wasn't cold, but the snow in the winter was extremely susceptible to cold. Although it is beneficial to come out occasionally to breathe, looking at Lin Yuxue's flushed face, I feel a little cool hand. Liu Feiyun tightened her clothes and said, "Go in, you can't do this next time, otherwise I'll be angry." ”

"Got it." Lin Yuxue said with a smile, but next time, I am happy to wait for my lover to return.

"Let's eat, drink some hot soup to warm up your body first, and Li Yu should eat quickly." Liu Feiyun personally scooped a bowl of soup for several people.

"Brother Yun, you can eat it too."

"Brother eats."

Laughter, this is what it feels like to be at home, with loved ones and people who love you, this warmth drives away any bitter cold.

Finally, the New Year is over, the holiday is coming, Liu Feiyun can accompany his family well, Liu Shuhan and they also arrived a year ago, and Sanliuzhuang is once again lively.

In other words, the entire Central Plains is full of joy.

"Brother Liu, Brother Dong."

"Feiyun."

The three of them hugged each other tightly, and silence was better than sound at this time. After a long time of separation, Dong Fang hammered Liu Feiyun's chest: "You kid, don't you go to see us if we don't come?" ”

Liu Shuhan also smiled: "This is a lady, and she is reluctant to leave in the gentle countryside." ”

These words can make Lin Yuxue on the side ashamed, but she still looks at the three brothers seriously.

Liu Feiyun said: "The two elder brothers don't joke, it's just that now they can't help themselves, Feiyun misses the carefree life before." In the past, the three of them took Li Yu to run the valley together, and they were happy and fulfilling, which made him miss it very much.

Liu Shuhan patted Liu Feiyun on the shoulder: "We all know that men need to be responsible, and after having younger siblings, we must also consider and understand them." ”

"But now it's okay, move to the island, if you miss it, you can meet in just a few hours."

"Hmm." Liu Feiyun nodded, and then stretched out his hand: "Two brothers, let's go in first, it's still snowing outside, don't get cold, it's warm inside." ”

"Okay, let's go inside."

When he entered the house, Li Yu pounced directly on Dong Fang's body and shouted, "Uncle Liu, Uncle Dong, you don't come to see Xiaoyu, don't you like Xiaoyu anymore?" After years of getting along and caring, the two have also left an indelible impression in Li Yu's heart.

"How is that possible?" Dong Fang hugged Li Yu directly and said, "How could my uncle not want Xiaoyu, isn't this coming, it's a big girl, you can't be reckless." ”

"Hmph, Uncle Dong doesn't like Xiaoyu anymore, and he doesn't even want to hug him." Li Yu struggled to express his anger and snorted arrogantly.

"You." Dong Fang hurriedly apologized: "Hug, why won't you give a hug, uncle hugs you, as long as you want, uncle hugs you." ”

The atmosphere was not lively, and a group of people went into the house to take a break and talk about interesting things. Then eat and drink, a large table full of dishes, and the wine is open to drink.

During the day, the courtyard was cleaned up inside and outside, but the snow was still falling, which was a helpless thing.

On Chinese New Year's Eve, the old is welcomed by the new, as firecrackers sound everywhere, beautiful fireworks bloom in the sky of Sanliuzhuang, a new year, a new sail.

There are a lot of people who pay New Year's greetings after the New Year, Feng Yu, Liu Wei, Gong Nian, and some county orders and gentry from all over the country, who will not refuse the gift Liu Feiyun, but they will return the gift. The so-called courtesy is still exchanged, and he is not so stingy.

Due to the heavy snow this year, the road was closed due to heavy snow, and it was hindered to go back to Liuzhou to pay New Year's greetings, but the letter still had to be safe, and I sent someone to buy some gifts to send.

Finally stopped, Liu Feiyun declined the visitor, otherwise it would be endless.

In the living room, a pot of wine is warm, and the coal stove exudes warmth. After a few people warmed up after drinking a glass, Liu Shuhan said: "Feiyun, you said how to develop the sea area, it is easy to occupy, but the management is not so simple." ”

Liu Feiyun didn't have much experience in this area, so he could only put forward his own ideas: "Brother Liu, I think that as long as we occupy a place, if the place is large, we will send someone to establish an institution similar to the government to manage it; If the place is small, clean up the people above, and then we will send people to investigate the situation to see if it is useful, and it can be used to grow food crops, etc. ”

"When the time comes, find someone to conduct detailed research and come up with a set of plans. By the way, those natives are firmly guarded, and if they resist, they will not show mercy. It is best to immigrate, although many of the people in the Central Plains have no knowledge and culture, but for thousands of years under the influence of courtesy, righteousness and shame, everyone has their own bottom line, and knows how to be grateful and loyal. ”

"Okay, I've made a note of everything, and then I'll go back and let the staff study and formulate a plan." Liu Shuhan admired: "Feiyun, your idea of the staff is too good, and many things are solved much more efficiently than before." ”

"Hehe, that's good. By the way, how about the children raised by the school, it is time for them to manage the operation of the islands. ”

Liu Feiyun's question, Liu Shuhan replied: "Yes, we have graduated many batches, and we will select the best." Now many of them have begun to practice and learn, and when they pass the assessment, they can be entrusted with important tasks, and when they expand abroad this year, they can almost take on heavy responsibilities. ”

Speaking of this, Liu Shuhan sighed: "Feiyun, I have to admire your vision, the one you sent to the valley before is named Ji Fu, who is very good and learns very quickly, and many of the students in the school have never fallen behind after reaching the first place in the assessment." ”

"Oh, I didn't expect to be a top student." There are a lot of courses in the school, in addition to Chinese, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, etc., Liu Feiyun did not make it too difficult, but it is not simple, coupled with the argumentation supplement of the Valley Research Department, he did not expect him to be able to easily get started with this new subject.

"Learning quickly is secondary, he is a real talent, and he is now the chief of staff, who can handle everything in an orderly manner, and is serious and convincing. Very rare! Liu Shuhan praised again, which shows that he is really satisfied with Ji Fu and can't be more satisfied.

"It's just a talent, and I also liked him seriously at the beginning."

After that, the development strategy of some sea areas was discussed, basically Liu Shuhan asked, Liu Feiyun answered, and from time to time Dong Fang interjected a few words. The atmosphere was not so serious, there was talk and laughter, until Xiaolu came over to call for lunch, and the three of them gave up.

Happy times are always short-lived, and in the blink of an eye, they are about to go to work again, and the county government runs at both ends, but everyone still has a very pleasant exchange of feelings in the evening.

There is no big drama in the spring, the chill has not gone, this spring ploughing has not begun, and most of them are fine.

"Feiyun, we are ready to go back, life is short, and it is rare to have an ambition in our hearts." The snow stopped that day, and Liu Shuhan and others also came to resign.

Liu Feiyun didn't hold back too much, but hugged them heavily and said, "It's in the neighborhood, if I have time to walk around, I will often visit the two elder brothers." ”

"Yes, cherish, brother." Liu Shuhan waved his hand: "Brother and sister take care of my brother, Xiaoyu is also obedient, and when the time comes, my uncle will come to see you again and bring you gifts." ”

Lin Yuxue nodded, and Li Yu was a little reluctant, but she didn't have any other emotions, and said, "Then uncle, don't lie to Xiaoyu." ”

"Hahaha, no, goodbye."

Liu Feiyun and the others also shouted in unison: "Goodbye, have a good trip." ”

Liu Shuhan is gone, the battle for hegemony on the sea chart is officially staged, and in the unknown field of various countries, there is a behemoth that is quietly growing!