The eighth master has been preparing for disaster prevention with the fourth master these days.

The heavy snow for several days has long attracted Kangxi's attention.

The territory of the Qing Dynasty was vast. Every year there is either a flood here or a drought there. There aren't many times when the weather is really good. Therefore, as soon as the weather is abnormal, everyone begins to be vigilant.

It is very difficult to avoid such natural disasters. Prevention can only be done first.

Snow disasters are most likely to cause the collapse of houses, freezing crops and livestock to death, and then the lack of food in people's homes, causing famine and so on.

Therefore, in order to minimize the loss and damage when the snow disaster comes, it is necessary to let all localities prepare for these possible problems in advance.

The fourth master has always been in charge of the household department, and it involves the issue of money and food. Because of the heavy workload this time, Kangxi specially appointed the eighth master to assist.

Because the fourth master is a workaholic, he is extraordinarily serious and harsh in his work. Plus time is urgent. Therefore, the officials of the household department have been getting up early and working overtime in the past few days. When the eighth master saw that the fourth master was guarding there and didn't leave, he naturally wouldn't go alone, so he worked overtime together.

Therefore, the eighth master didn't have time to go into the backyard.

When he returned to his brother's office on this day, he saw Wu Youcai looking at the gate of the courtyard, so he subconsciously asked, "Is there something wrong with the Mao family?" ”

"The slave has seen the master, Gege said that he has something to ask the master, please come over when you are free." Wu Youcai was busy playing Qian'er Dao.

"Then this will go." The eighth master raised his feet and walked to the backyard.

Wu Youcai hurriedly followed, and went back to report the news first.

It would be past dinner time, and it would be dark. Mao Tongtong had just finished soaking her feet and was ready to go to bed. Knowing that the eighth master was coming, she hurriedly asked Qingzhu to put shoes on her.

When the eighth master entered the house, he saw that Mao Tongtong's coat was all draped on her body, and she knew that she was ready to go to bed.

"Rest so early?" The eighth master asked.

"It's too cold, go to bed and get warmer." Mao Tongtong hugged the stove, looked at the eighth master, and said, "The master just returned?" ”

"Hmm. I heard that you were looking for me, so I came directly. The eighth master nodded and sat next to Mao Tongtong.

"I've been really busy these days." Mao Tongtong sighed and said, "The slave and maid are a little worried about the body of the good master when they see that the weather is so cold. I want to ask the master, can the slave and maid go to the good master tomorrow to say goodbye? ”

The eighth master was stunned for a moment before he said, "It's hard for you to have a heart." I've been busy for a while, so I didn't go to say hello to my mother. It's better for you to check it out. ”

"Good. The slave and maid will look at the good master for the master. Mao Tongtong said with a smile.

The eighth master saw that she kept moving her feet when she spoke, and then looked at the two charcoal basins in the house, and knew that she was cold.

"Go to bed, I've got something to do, go back to the front yard." I'll come over tomorrow night. The eighth master got up and walked out as he spoke.

Mao Tongtong also hurriedly got up, "The slave and maid send the master." ”

As soon as the eighth master left, Mao Tongtong hurriedly ran to bed.

"Gege can actually mention it to the master just now. You are weak and afraid of cold, can you add a little more carbon? Although the regulations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are fixed, it is still useful for the master to say a word. Qingmiao tucked the quilt for Mao Tongtong while muttering.

"Forget it, even if you go to bed earlier in the evening, it won't be cold. Why bother with such a trivial matter. He's busy enough. Mao Tongtong said.

You must know that the eighth master is a big filial son. Unless he is particularly busy, he will go to greet his good master every three or five days on weekdays. I forgot to say hello, obviously very busy.

Hearing her say this, Qingmiao didn't squeak. She also felt sorry for Mao Tongtong. It wasn't noticeable when it was still warm before. As soon as the weather gets cold, Mao Tongtong's cold body will be highlighted.

The doctor has said that it will be better to see if the situation can be better in this winter. The problems that fell in Chengde in the summer cannot be completely cured in a short time.

Because of the fear of cold, the carbon basin in this house is not enough. Sometimes, Gege would spend the whole afternoon snuggling up on a soft couch, covered with a thick blanket.

Even though it snows heavily, you can't go out. It is not good for the body to walk without walking for a long time. Qingmiao wants to ask for more carbon, and Mao Tongtong can at least be active in the house.

On the second day, Mao Tongtong remembered to say goodbye to Wei's family, and she got up early, and she didn't even have time to call Qingzhu yet.

"Gege, this snow is going to stop!" Shallots came in from the outside.

"This is knowing that we are going out." Miao smiled.

Qingzhu put on a placket cotton jacket for Mao Tongtong on the outside of the cotton robe, tied a thick cloak, and then stuffed the heater into Mao Tongtong's hand, which can be regarded as the completion of the dress.

"Qingzhu, you're going to wrap me in zongzi! I feel like I can't walk! Mao Tongtong said with a bitter face.

"The slave is not afraid that Gege will freeze." Qingzhu smiled: "Although the snow has stopped, the sky is still gloomy." With slaves and seedlings supporting you, walking will be fine. ”

"Alright, let's go." Mao Tongtong saw that it was not early, so he didn't delay, and went out with Qingzhu and Qingmiao.

As soon as I stepped out of the house, a northerly wind came in front of me. Mao Tongtong subconsciously shrunk his neck.

It's a cold day!

A man who is accustomed to staying in the south is really going to be conquered by this northern winter!

Because the snow has not stopped, the snow on the ground is getting thicker and thicker. Mao Tongtong was supported by green bamboo and green seedlings, but he still walked very slowly.

By the time the three of them arrived at Chuxiu Palace, it was already past the hour.

Concubine Hui is not here today, saying that she went to Cining Palace to greet the Queen Mother. Mao Tongtong was still happy and went directly to Wei's side hall.

"Slave and maid to the good master." Mao Tongtong smiled and blessed his body.

"Get up, sit and talk." Wei Shi also had a smile on his face, "Why did you come here on this snowy day?" Don't freeze. ”

"It's our master who has been too busy recently, so let the slave come to see you for him!" Mao Tongtong said.

As soon as he heard that it was the eighth master who called, the smile on Wei's face was even worse.

Mao Tongtong found that if you want to have a pleasant chat with Wei, there is only one secret, just talk more about the eighth master. As long as it is about the eighth master, even if he eats half a bowl of rice for lunch one day, it can arouse her interest.

"You look good today! Before, I was worried that the weather was so cold, which would cause you to recur from your old disease. ”

"Since I changed the doctor and changed the prescription, my old problem has been much better." Wei said with a smile: "The imperial doctor also left a bottle of small pills for me to take one pill a day this winter." I kept eating it until I felt good. ”

"That's good. If you are healthy, you can rest assured. He said that when he was done with this, he would come to you in person. Mao Tongtong said.

"If he's busy, he won't use it. Go back and tell him I'm all right. Wei said: "It's him, it's so cold, don't care about your body when you're busy." ”