I traveled through time and space and encountered a famine, and I became a hermit.

The beam raising ceremony is over.

Mr. Gu gave the gifts he prepared to each family.

The orphans of the victims formed a group, one led by Lufeng and the other from Weng County. They each built a small courtyard to live in.

After a month of getting along, the men who had similar personalities would build a house together. For example, several craftsmen chose to live in the same yard.

Build a yard for those who are close to each other, such as the three square-faced men.

Some people are lucky enough to have surviving relatives at home, such as the Duan family, so they build a separate yard.

There were a few single women left, and they built a yard together.

There were about a hundred people, divided into ten households. The Gu family also built a house in the residential area. They were going to open a store for exchanging supplies, so that people could borrow and exchange supplies in the future.

Everyone took out the food that the Gu family had sent or that they had found in the bamboo forest and woods.

We used a mobile wood stove to cook a big pot of food, and everyone gathered together to eat it, which was considered a banquet.

After the beams are put up, the next step is to lay and improve the roof, and also to make a waterproof layer to ensure that the house can be protected from rain and wind.

The internal walls also need further processing, such as plastering, bricklaying, and then smoothing with cement, to make them stronger, smooth and beautiful, and to keep warm and soundproof.

The installation of doors and windows is also essential, but the Gu family doesn’t know how to make glass yet.

It was Gu Dahe who, inspired by the glass windows at home, made fully openable wooden windows for each house to ensure the safety, ventilation and lighting of the house.

People like to see such windows.

"Everyone, look at this window, it's so convenient! When you pull it to the fullest, you can pull it directly to the two sides of the window, so that the entire window is completely open." Someone shouted happily.

"That's right. Besides, if you open it this way, you don't have to worry about the window support falling down and hitting someone." One person said, causing others to laugh.

"With the windows open, there is plenty of light and fresh air even when you stay at home."

"Yes, from now on, whether I am doing embroidery or resting at home, I will never feel insufficient light or stuffy." A woman also said happily.

After finishing these, it is time to deal with the ground.

Gu Fu suggested to his elder brother, "Brother, when you are doing the floor work, please leave some pipes for electricity and water to flow to each house."

"Fuer, is this your plan for the future? To provide them with running water and electricity?" Gu Ji asked.

"We'll have to wait and see. If they are trustworthy, we can give them the use. Brother, just keep it for now. If they need it in the future, it will save you the trouble."

After listening to his granddaughter's words, Mr. Gu pondered for a moment and said, "Then listen to your sister and reserve it first."

"Okay, don't worry, sister. Brother will definitely reserve some." Gu Ji patted his chest and promised.

Gu Ji then studied the construction drawings of the ten houses and how to distribute them so that the water and electricity could be connected more conveniently and easily.

I also considered how to lay the foundation and where to install water and electricity. After thinking it through, I took a colored pen to mark it on the drawing.

After the laying of water and electricity lines and simple interior decoration are completed, the house and simple furniture can be lived in as long as they are dried.

With everyone working together, it took a full month to complete all these tasks.

You can move in once the house is ventilated and dry.

However, those who had no task of building houses became idle again.

After breakfast, the Gu family gathered together to discuss. Old Man Gu said, "Right now, the house issue has been resolved. I see they have some free time again, and the New Year is coming soon. We should also think of a way to make it a good year for them. Everyone can speak up if they have any good suggestions."

"Dad, that's what I'm thinking about. In the past two months, they have borrowed food from us to build the house. I think we should let them try to exchange for food themselves. Then let them pay off the food debt they owe, so that they can have a good new year without any burden."

"Brother is right. When we first asked to borrow grain, we were afraid that they would become accustomed to eating for free. Now everyone has built a house with their own hands and can move in before the end of the year. Once the debt is paid off, we will be happy! We will also be more hopeful for the future."

"Yes, you are right, I thought so too. But now there is no rule that can help them and settle the account without leaving any trace."

"I can teach them to dig medicinal herbs and exchange them for food or pay off debts." Gu Dahe said.

"I can take people to the mountains to mine stones. Cement is a good thing. In my opinion, we can keep burning cement and bricks. General Xu said that Weng County needs to be rebuilt. Maybe we can use it then." Gu Dajiang also said.

As soon as Mr. Gu heard it, he knew that his second son was still unwilling to give up on building a business team, but what he said made sense, so he didn't say anything else.

"Then I can take people to chop wood, burn bricks and cement, because these are indispensable." Gu Dahai expressed his support with actions.

At this time, Jiang said, "I see, there are a few women who are good at sewing. We can give them some sewing to pay off the debt."

"Taozi wants to make a batch of canned food, so why don't I ask a few women to help out? Not only can they provide him with a meal, but he can also use his working hours to pay off his debts." Wen also said.

"If anyone can defend the line, please give it to me. We are short of people." Miao said happily.

"We are planning to research perfume recently, and we can let the children help us pick flowers." Gu Ji also expressed his thoughts on behalf of his younger brothers.

After listening to everyone's opinions, Mr. Gu came up with an idea.

He said, "That's right, let's do it this way. Dahe will be responsible for teaching everyone to identify herbs and purchase them; Jiang, Wen, and Miao, you will each find someone to help with work to pay off your debts; Jier and your brothers will study perfume, and you can ask the children to help. Dajiang will lead people to quarry stones, and Dahai will lead people to chop wood."

Gu Fu thought of something and said, "Grandpa, we need to think specifically about how much each job will be paid, so that everyone in this industry can have a clear understanding of their work."

"Fuer is right, but if we pay them, it might not be a good idea," Gu Dajiang asked.

"Uncle, we can use wood chips instead of money. For example, if a child is picking flowers, this job is relatively easy, so we can give him one bamboo chip for each basket."

"The work of quarrying is relatively hard, and you can get five bamboo pieces. Five bamboo pieces can be exchanged for two kilograms of rice."

"Compared to quarrying, chopping wood is a lighter job. You can set it to 3 bamboo pieces. If you collect bamboo pieces, you can also exchange them for kilograms of rice."

"That means one bamboo piece is worth one penny," asked Gu Dajiang.

"That's right, Uncle."

Next, everyone discussed the specific details and wrote down the prices and conversion costs on paper.