Returning from the border city Ji Wenting was unable to travel as fast as he could because the two royal guards' horses and the sappers still didn't have horseshoes on. They had to stop every three hours to rest their horses. Fortunately, the weather was not colder than when they had traveled. But with the other three wearing heavy robes, making their journey much more difficult than Ji Wenting and Ji Baohu.
Ji Wenting saw them like this and felt sorry for him. So he promised to ask people at home to sew them for them before returning to the border. He was sure that the weather would get even colder from now on. If they continued to wear these clothes, they would avoid getting sick. Before even returning to the border town. General Tuan's bodyguards listened and smiled and thanked this friend of his. They had lived together for a long time and became quite close. Moreover, having communicated through letters all this time, it gave the impression that they were one and the same. already
By the time Ji Wenting and the others returned to Hunhe Village, they had to travel for four days. Even before entering the village, the air was even colder, to the point that the three people's horses could hardly run. Ji Baohu could only run to herd the horses at the back of the train, forcing them to try a little more so that they could hurry and rest their bodies inside. Home soon
Ji Jiu heard someone outside the house. She wore a cloak and a hat covering her head to protect her head from the cold, until she looked like a little doll. When she saw Brother Wenting return, she smiled a faint smile and hurriedly walked out to them to ask.
"How is your brother? Is the journey very difficult?"
"The two of me are fine, sir. Only the old man's horse doesn't look very good, sir. I think I'll quickly take them into the pen to take care of them before they get sick."
"Oh, then hurry and take him away. As for the three of you, follow me into the house first and then we'll talk. It's cold outside."
"Yes, Miss." General Duan's bodyguard hurriedly called the two technicians to follow along.
As for Ji Wenting, Ji Baohu, Ji Fan Rong, and Ji Zhao Gu, they immediately went to take care of the horses. They were really afraid that the horses would become sick, and they didn't even know if there was a horse doctor in the city or not. If you get sick, it will definitely be bad. Kang Jie and Kang Jin were left to continue their woodworking work. So they didn't get up and go help the four brothers.
In the reception hall of Ruan Ji Jiu She made everyone sit comfortably. As for her, she walked back to the kitchen to find the hot ginger water that Aunt Qiao prepared every day for them to drink to cure the cold. Including the snacks that Aunt Qiao had prepared for her. came and gave them something to eat. Then she sat down and waited to hear what they were doing at her house.
The guard, after eating the ginger ale until his body warmed up, immediately began to tell the reason why he had brought the people here this time.
"Sir, I saw the equipment you designed for the horses when Wen Ting traveled. I would like you to teach the two technicians I brought with me. I will use the knowledge from you to create these items and equip them to the horses in the army. I don't know if it's convenient for you or not."
"Alright, Uncle. I have some free time right now. Anyway, I'll teach them design. If they have any questions, they can ask me before going back to work for Grandpa. Oh, but there's no ironworks at my house. Sir, if you want to try it out, you will have to rent a furnace in the district."
"Yes Miss, just teach them the principles of what to do. I think they should be able to do it themselves."
The two technicians nodded to Ji Jiu. But Ji Jiu still didn't trust him very much. She looked at the two technicians and they looked like people who didn't have much experience. So she thought it would be better to ask Brother Wenting first where she could find a furnace and iron. She wanted to see them work in front of her. Before sending them back to work for Grandpa, otherwise she couldn't trust that they would work as well as she wanted.
Ji Jiu sent them out to rest first. Grandfather's guards had already told them that they would be staying in the same house with the elder brothers as before. So she didn't say which one. After all, they had lived together before. It would probably be more convenient for them to stay in the guest room in her house.
Ji Jiu looked out to the front of the house and could still see Ji Fanrong, Ji Zhaogu, Kang Jie, and Kang Jin. We continue to make small cart components. They refused to come into her house. Instead, they placed several stoves around to increase warmth. Yesterday they finished assembling and testing the second small rickshaw. Now they went on to work on the third one. They told her that they wanted to do it quickly before the weather got any worse. If the weather is very cold Going outside using a horse or donkey is more difficult, but if you use a small cart there shouldn't be any problems. Ji Jiu listened to their thoughts and saw that they were true. She was afraid that the animals would get sick. It's also good to let them rest.
After resting for almost an hour and a half, Ji Wenting also came to meet Ji Jiu at the house. He reported on his trip to the border town and returned the money to Ji Jiu. They did not spend any money on this trip. Just the food you've prepared is enough. On the way back, the general also had people prepare food for him. Ji Jiu didn't take the money back. She said it was the wages of the two of them and divided it between them. Then she asked him what she wanted to know.
"Brother Wenting, do you know where I can find a blast furnace and raw iron?"
"What do you want to do, Miss?"
"Grandfather wants me to teach his mechanic to make equipment for your horses. I'm afraid that if they only teach calculations and design, they won't be able to build well. I want to see them try it out with my own eyes. I want to get a furnace and iron when they try it out."
"Oh, then that should be a little difficult. A high temperature iron furnace needs to be specially built, otherwise it won't be able to melt the iron. As for iron, you can go and buy it at the forge in the district. But the authorities do not allow too many.
Because I'm afraid that someone will harm the royal court. Each smithy has a limited amount of iron."
"Sigh, then what should I do? I don't want to let them go back without seeing their true skills. If they can't do what I want. The person who was damaged was probably Grandfather."
"Miss, don't be too upset. Wait for me to go talk to the Royal Guard first. You may have a solution for me, sir."
"Then I leave it to you, sir. Today you guys should rest well. You can come and tell me tomorrow. However, right now traveling might not be convenient. There's no need to rush teaching and that's fine. And the war is over. Let them rest well before coming to me."
"Yes, Miss, then I will excuse myself first."
Ji Jiu nodded and sent Ji Wenting out of the house. She walked back and thought about the iron furnace again. In her time, there was an electrical system that turned up the fire in the furnace to get the desired heat. But in this era She didn't know what kind of charcoal they used to melt iron. Or will she have to make coke charcoal?