Chapter Fifty-Eight: Different Roofs
"Lao Hu, how long can it last when it rains on this roof!"
"Childe, don't underestimate the leaves on the roof, we locals use it to build houses.
This is the leaf of the iron taro, and after drying, it has the same effect as the linoleum cloth bought, and it will not break as easily as ordinary leaves. Old man Hu was complacent.
There are no iron taro leaves used as tiles, and there are several houses in Xin'an County that can afford to buy tiles.
The leaves can not only build a house, but also the taro underneath can also wrap the belly, which is a major local feature.
"So good!
It's the first time I've heard of this kind of leaf. ”
Ziyu circled around the wooden house twice, not even letting go of the corner where to wash and go out.
There was no trace of a nail in the whole process, and the wooden house built of logs was very primitive, and traces of burning could be seen in some places.
"Yes, old Hu!
From tomorrow onwards, you will be directly under the management of Steward Sheng and will lead the construction of the house.
In two months, there will be a number of stone and wood houses that will be enough to live in.
There should be a fireplace and a kang to keep warm.
The largest sloping land below is built with a circle of stone and wood houses on the periphery, and two exquisite wooden houses on the inside.
I have a general idea, let's discuss it together. ”
In front of the old craftsmen, Ziyu will not trust the earth to think that it comes from the next generation, so it should know more than others.
She is not good at architecture, she can only say what she wants, and her ideas are collected when she wanted to build an ideal residence in the past.
The specific implementation still depends on these veteran craftsmen.
"Mr. Xie appreciates and guarantees that you will have a satisfactory place to live after two months.
If Childe has any ideas, just say it, Lao Hu will definitely do it. ”
The conversation between the two made the Hu family, who were paving the stone road outside, more motivated.
Ziyu put down Xiao Luo, picked up a small branch and squatted down, and explained to Old Man Hu her idea of the house while drawing.
This is even saving pen and paper!
"Stone and wood houses, the attic above is made of wood, which can be used for both people and grain.
The wooden house with two inner courtyards is heated by a ground dragon, and the top is also an attic.
Each room has a glass window and a double ......."
"Childe, the construction of the earth dragon still needs to be explored.
Two months will definitely not be completed.
It also takes a process to dry the wood needed for the wooden house, and the freshly cut down trees are damp and easy to deform......"
Old man Hu had only heard his grandfather talk about the earth dragon before, which was a heating method only available to the people of Futai.
As for glass, I haven't heard of it!
I didn't expect that in their mountain lump, there would be a noble son to build a dragon, he had to think about it carefully, and he couldn't make a mistake.
"The wooden house is not in a hurry, and the materials are ready to be built after the spring next year.
Let's solve the current winter problem first, there is no warm house, and there is no way to survive the winter.
The house is built on the slope of the terrain as much as possible, and the flat area below will be used for arable land......"
Old man Hu nodded again and again, and he could see at a glance which places were suitable for building a house.
He likes this kind of house building that can be played at will.
"Childe rest assured, you will definitely have a satisfactory place to live in two months.
Building a house requires glutinous rice and wood paint, both of which are bought outside.
Lip ash can be made from a variety of shells, and the rest of the materials can be used locally, which is easy to do. ”
It's the first time I've heard of lip ash, and it's estimated that it's about the same as lime, and the locals really know how to use local materials.
The wisdom of the ancients should not be underestimated.
The construction of the wooden house is seamless, which shows that it is not ordinary.
"I have a batch of iron nails ordered, and I want to come to a place where you can use them.
I will let Steward Sheng fully cooperate with you and do a good job.
Well done and continue next year! ”
He drew a cake of purple jade, and saw that the wooden house below was almost built, so he led Xiao Luo down the mountain.
There are many people who are good at work, which is vividly reflected.
The two rows of wooden houses opposite, fifteen on each side of the left, were already laying the last layer of iron taro leaves on the roof.
When Ziyu passed through the six wooden houses, the interior had been completely remodeled, and a row of wooden beds two feet high was nailed to the inside, occupying half of the wooden houses.
As the sun slowly sinks below sea level, the new helpers are already assigned shelter.
A freshly dug ditch leads to a half-man-deep pit next to the wooden house.
The muddy water was wrapped in sediment and grass clippings all the way into the pit to settle.
…
In the barren mountains and mountains, the preliminary conditions for living in a decent manner have been met.
All the reclamation and construction are just waiting for tomorrow to officially begin, and Ziyu has infinite expectations for this paradise in the mountains.
On the road between the two rows of wooden houses, several fires are lit for lighting, and people who eat are either squatting or sitting outside the wooden houses.
In the big sea bowl, the two meat dishes at noon remain unchanged, and there is an extra big crab in each bowl.
All of them live by the sea, and they have even tasted seaweed to fill their stomachs.
With the precedent of having enough food at noon, although everyone ate quickly, they no longer gobbled up, but had an interest in chatting.
Especially around the six Hu family, some craftsmen who were familiar with them gathered in a bunch to inquire about the afternoon.
"Siyou, Uncle Hu looks very happy tonight, is there something good!"
Liu Heizi, who is in his thirties, didn't dare to talk to the older Hu family, so he could only talk from this young and honest Hu Siyou.
As for Hu Quan's junior, if he doesn't understand anything, he won't know.
"Yes, we'll know tomorrow!"
Hu Si pouted in the dark, he really thought he was an honest man, what did he say.
[That's the only good thing for their Hu family, and tomorrow will make those people envy to death! ] 】
"What's a good thing, you can make it clear!
We are all neighbors, what can't we say.
Say it, and let my brother be happy for you! ”
Liu Heizi approached Hu Siyou and stretched out his chopsticks to grab a piece of meat from his bowl.
He didn't know what kind of meat it was, and it was strangely fragrant.
"Liu Heizi, what are you doing!" Hu Siyou turned his back and turned his head and yelled.
"Hehe, you kid found out." Liu Heizi didn't feel ashamed at all.
"If you want to fight, go back to Xin'an County and fight again.
If I get deducted from my wages, I'll throw you into the sea to feed the fish!" Hu Siyou lowered his voice.
Liu Heizi didn't say anything more, the Hu family has a lot of strength, so he won't be so stupid, leaving people with a reason to fight.
"Mother, where do you stay at night?"
"It's okay, you and Erniu have a place to live, and my mother will rest assured.
After eating, I set up a shack under the cliff, and I could get by if the weather was not cold. Shi Liu gritted his teeth and said.
In order to stay and work, I can't care about so much.
……
Half an hour later, many of the newcomers went back to the hut and lay down, touching their stomachs with a rare feeling of fullness, and closing their eyes beautifully.
After a while, there was a flurry of snoring.
Outside, the people who had not been assigned to live in the wooden house were guarding the fire and had no intention of leaving.
Because, they are waiting, waiting for the promise of the morning!
"Hahaha, it's all ha!
Come on, come on, pay the brothers hard money, line up one by one!
Line up as your boat boss! ”