Lai Tu County, Cange County.

The early morning mist wrapped the earth, and there was a vast expanse of whiteness everywhere.

The snow was falling heavily, and the snow on the road had only been cleared, and it was piled up to the knees in a blink of an eye.

"Fourth Sun, you are amazing now, you bought so much meat!"

Sun Hu was carrying half a catty of mutton home, when he heard the yelling, he squinted his eyes and looked forward. The one who came in front of him through the thick snow and white fog was Zhao San from the same village.

Although he was proud in his heart, he said modestly: "Hey, it's nothing serious. I only bought it this time all year round. Thanks to the generous factory manager, I have distributed many new year's goods, so I can save money to buy meat."

Hearing this, Zhao San couldn't help feeling a little pantothenic.

People in the same village know each other's details. Sun Hu's parents died young, and he was a penniless and poor boy in his early years. But since he entered a coal mine to work, his life has become easier. Now he has not only built a house and married Wife, I have to buy meat for Chinese New Year and holidays.

Whenever Zhao San thinks of this matter, he regrets it. He was one of the first to know about the recruitment of workers in the coal mine, but when he heard that the mine was going to be mined, he was worried that it was a disguised conscript by the government, so he didn't sign up. Knowing that this is a lucrative job, but even if you want to get in, you can't get in.

He glanced enviously at the meat in Sun Hu's hand, and asked, "Are you not working in the mine for a few days?"

"It's snowing so heavily, how do we start work?" Sun Hu grinned and said, white mist kept coming out of his nose and mouth as he breathed, "The captain said, let's come back on the seventh day."

"Oh..." Zhao San hesitated for a while, but finally couldn't help asking: "Is your coal mine still recruiting workers?"

"I don't know, I have to ask the factory manager."

Zhao Sanlue replied in disappointment.

Sun Hu knew what he was thinking, and then said: "However, in the past few months, more and more coal has been shipped out. I reckon that people must be recruited in the spring."

Zhao San regained his energy immediately, rubbed his hands together and said, "Then remember to tell me when the time comes."

Sun Hu agreed straight away: "Okay, I will remember."

After parting with Zhao San, Sun Hu continued to carry the meat back home. People in the same village he met along the way would inevitably take a mouthful of the meat from his hand. He was happy, his back straightened and his steps became faster and faster. wide.

Going back to his small courtyard, he pushed open the firewood gate, only to see his pregnant wife standing at the door waiting for him.

Such a warm scene, but Sun Hu suddenly became anxious. He had always loved his daughter-in-law very hard, and he would not let her do anything rough and tiring. Now that she is pregnant, he treats her carefully everywhere.

In this snowy day, the ground outside the door was covered with ice. He was afraid that his wife would slip and fall, so he usually wouldn't let her out. Seeing her standing at the door now, he hurriedly said, "What are you doing out, go in quickly." , don’t freeze.”

"I'm waiting for you to come back. A few officers and soldiers have just arrived and brought a lot of things." Li Shi said, seeing the mutton in his hand, his eyes widened in surprise: "Why did you buy so much meat?"

"Today is Zhengdan, of course I have to eat a good meal to make up for you." Sun Hu stepped into the door and noticed at a glance that there was a pile of briquettes and a knotted and bulging big sack on the ground in the corner.

He asked, "Is this sent by officers and soldiers?"

"Yes, every family has it. They say it's a winter subsidy given to the people by the county due to the heavy snow this year." Li rubbed his belly and said happily, "Open it quickly and see what's inside."

This is the first time to receive supplies from the county during the Chinese New Year.

Surprised and curious, Sun Hu put the meat in the cupboard, and then came over and opened the big bag.

There is also a small sack inside the sack. When you open it, there are five large sweet potatoes in it.

Five sweet potatoes are not many, but for some impoverished people who can't even eat, this can be said to be emergency food.

Besides the sweet potatoes, there was only one thing left in the bag, which was the quilt tied with hemp rope.

The outer layer of the quilt is simple linen, although it is not very soft and smooth to the touch, but the cotton batting inside is solid. Just by the thick and fluffy feel when kneading, one can imagine how warm this thing is.

"I'm afraid this thing is not cheap!" Sun Hu works in the coal yard. He once heard the military master guarding the gate mention that their army issued a kind of cotton bedding in winter, which is light and warm. They only cover one bed when they sleep. The quilt will keep you warm all night long.

Just from what the military master said, this quilt seems to be military supplies, and ordinary people can't find a place to buy it even if they have money, so I didn't expect that there would be a day when I would give it to them for free.

"With this thing, it's much easier to get through this cold winter," Sun Hu sighed, "The county magistrate is really a good official who is generous and loves the people!"

"In addition to the county magistrate, you should also thank Governor Jiang," said Li, "from what the officers and soldiers said, it was Governor Jiang who heard about the heavy snowfall in Laitu County and was worried about the severe winter for the people on the border, so he specially sent someone to expedite the transportation. The supplies for the winter have arrived, and without Governor Jiang, we would not have received them."

Hearing Mrs. Li mention the governor, Sun Hu suddenly felt enlightened.

In retrospect, it seems that Jiang Governor's life has been getting better step by step since he took charge of the state.

From being too poor to eat, to gradually not having to worry about food, and later to work in a coal mine to make money, to have a family, and to welcome children. Of course, he has the credit for his own hard work, but if it hadn’t been for the governor to send him to the border High-yield grain seeds, and later opened a coal mine in Lai Tu County, how could he live such a good life now.

Thinking of this, Sun Hu suddenly felt extremely fortunate, and echoed in a solemn tone: "Yes, I really want to thank Governor Jiang very much. I hope he can live a long life and serve as our Governor of Xunzhou."

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"Ah!"

Jiang Shu sneezed, Xie Min immediately raised his eyes to look at him, while slowly hanging the safety talisman on his belt, he asked in a concerned tone, "Is it freezing?"

Jiang Shu shook his head and said casually, "Maybe someone is thinking about me."

Xie Yin raised his eyebrows slightly: "Really, which girl?"

Jiang Shu gave him a speechless glance: "My little girl, can't it be my mother who is thinking about me?"

Xie Yin smiled slightly: "Then I don't need to worry."

While speaking, Xie's traditional peace talisman pendant decorated with jade beads and silk tassels was finished.

Jiang Shu took two steps, watching the fringe rubbing against her dress, she couldn't help smiling.

If you say before, Jiang Shu still doubted Xie Yin's craftsmanship. After last night, he watched the other party stitch the cowhide stitches together, and only then did he believe that the amulet was indeed made by Xie Yin himself.

"However," he squeezed the cowhide charm on the pendant, looked at Xie Min and asked, "Why is it empty here, don't you have anything to send me?"

Xie Yin tidied his clothes, and calmly said: "If I have anything to say, I can just tell you the truth, why make you wait for a year?"

Jiang Shu paused: "That's true."

With their current relationship, they can just say what they want to say, and there is no need to hide anything.

After tidying up and dressing, the two went to the outside room for dinner.

Today is Zhengdan, the annual physical fitness package is naturally unavoidable.

Jiang Shudun felt unwell when he smelled the familiar smell of pepper wine.

With his eyes closed, he forced a sip of the choking drink, and looked up to see Xie Min eating cold dishes mixed with five spices without changing his face. He was both admiring and surprised.

I thought that with Xie Min's taste, the other party would not like these spicy and stimulating things very much.

But then, it suddenly occurred to him that Xie Min had been weak and sick since he was a child. These foods, which symbolize avoiding plague and curing diseases, must be something that Xie Min often eats for him.

Thinking of this, Jiang Shu couldn't help feeling a little distressed, and said to the other party: "I've almost eaten a few mouthfuls, just ask for auspiciousness, so as not to be unable to eat the morning food later."

"Yeah." After taking a sip of the peach soup, Xie Min put down the tableware.

After eating the Johnson & Johnson fitness set meal, Zhitao removed the plate and brought normal morning meals.

In the past, when Jiang Shu had breakfast, he always had to eat according to the forum posts, but not anymore. The time for a meal usually passed after a few chats with Xie Yin.

After eating the court food, Xie Min saw him put on a thick robe and asked, "Do you still have to go to the government office today?"

"Well, there are a lot of people who come to pay New Year's greetings on the first day of the new year, and there are banquets at noon and evening." Jiang Shu said, then turned to him and asked him, "Going together?"

Xie Yin said without hesitation, "Okay."

In the main hall of the official office, Ziming had already prepared a heater in the hall as usual.

The doors and windows of the house were closed tightly, and there was a dry warmth in the house.

The two sat down at the desk, having nothing to do, Jiang Shu took out the document to read it, and finally opened the document, the guard informed Zhang Zong to come to congratulate him with a gift.

Jiang Shu was slightly surprised. In previous years, Zhang Zifang would come to give congratulatory gifts in the afternoon, but this year it was so early, which was beyond his expectation.

He immediately put away the paperwork and said, "Please come in."

"promise."

After a while, Zhang Zifang in cotton clothes appeared in the hall.

Jiang Shu glanced at the mahogany gift box in his hand, and asked with a smile, "Why did Zhang Zong come so early this year?"

"Naturally, I have to come earlier. I am here to congratulate, but I am not representing myself." Zhang Zifang said mysteriously, and handed the gift box to Ziming.

Hearing what he said, Jiang Shu couldn't help being curious.

Knowing that the answer was in the gift box, when Ziming put the gift box on the desk, he couldn't wait to open the lid.

Remove the shockproof cotton, and a crystal clear vase with complicated patterns stands out like a dream.

Jiang Shu's face suddenly showed surprise, and he looked at Zhang Zifang and said, "The glass factory has started?"

Zhang Zifang smiled and nodded: "Congratulations, my lord, a new financial income has been added."

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