The fat wife is rebellious: she was spoiled by the group on the way to escape famine

All you need to do is arrange wooden strips of appropriate length in order above the erected wall, and lay them as neatly and tightly as possible; next, lay a layer of solid wooden boards on the neatly arranged wooden strips, cover them with a thick layer of dead branches and leaves as insulation, and finally lay a layer of soil.

After doing this, a simple and solid house has taken shape.

For more particular families, they will further beautify the new house.

For example, a layer of special mud made from glutinous rice will be applied on the newly built wall.

This special method not only makes the exterior of the house look neat and beautiful, but more importantly, it has strong waterproof and dustproof effects. Even if it rains heavily, there is no need to worry about rain leaks or water seeping into the house.

Therefore, the earthen houses built in this way are not only stable and durable, but also provide an ideal living environment that is warm in winter and cool in summer.

When Jiang Jinhe saw such an exquisite house, the image of the greenhouse she often saw in her previous life immediately emerged in her mind. However, this time, what appeared before her eyes was a traditional architectural style that had been improved and designed more reasonably. It was no longer a simple and rough I-shaped structure, but a scientific layout design based on the functional requirements of the entire house. It was both practical and beautiful, which was truly amazing!

How amazing!

"Mom, after our new house is built, we still have to find a way to make a bed, right?"

Jiang Jinhe asked tentatively.

"Um……"

Thinking of the little money left in her purse, Aunt Song couldn't help but sigh, "There's not enough money left at home. For now, I'll just ask Wen Qin to help make a big bed for you two. Everyone else will have to sleep on the floor."

If such harsh living conditions continue for a long time, even if you are originally strong, you will gradually break down and become sick.

After learning that the locals were not used to burning kangs for heating like in rural areas in the north, Jiang Jinhe immediately came up with a good idea.

"Mom, I remember when I was very young, I saw someone in the countryside build a special kind of heated kang. It was made by mixing clay and sand into bricks and then stacking them up. A thick, sturdy piece of wood was placed horizontally on the outer edge for decoration. This kang was hollow in the middle, with a special ventilation vent leading to the outside. In winter, all you had to do was add dry firewood or straw into the hearth and light it, and the whole kang would quickly become very warm."

As she said this, she picked up a branch and began to draw and explain. Soon she explained the entire production process clearly.

"Dad, if we use the same method to build the kang directly while we're building the wall, and leave smoke exhaust holes in the wall at appropriate locations, that will be enough."

"When our new house is completely finished, all we need to do is light a fire and warm the kang. In less than a day or two, the whole house will be dry and warm. It will definitely be much more comfortable to live in than it is now!"

She excitedly spoke of her suggestions.

“That’s a really good idea.”

After hearing his daughter's words, Song Yuanmu stroked his stubbled chin and praised, "It's a bit similar to the heating systems used by wealthy families in cities."

"This will not only help us save money on furniture and beds, but also ensure that no one is forced to lie on the cold ground at night.

"After listening to this, Second Uncle Song Yuanshan also agreed.

Xie Xiaofang, the mother who is the housewife at home and is most concerned about her children's health, thought it was quite feasible and nodded in agreement.

"Mom, I think we should try adopting the third daughter-in-law's method. I will take the initiative to take on the remaining work."

"Count me in."

Seeing this, Song Yuyu immediately stepped forward and volunteered, "I'm also eager to go to bed and rest in a warm bedroom early!"

"Sisters, what you said is great. Let's include the three of us sisters and join in contributing to this great project!"

The Xiaocao trio, who had been standing nearby and listening attentively, shouted in unison.

Mr. and Mrs. Song looked at the group of expectant children in front of them and nodded with satisfaction.

"Okay then, let's follow this plan!"

The Song family father and son were indeed skilled in their craft. Not only did they have extensive experience in building earthen kangs, they also quickly planned the entire construction process.

They demonstrated unique insights and ingenious ideas in the design of the vents, ensuring that the new earthen kang was both practical and comfortable.

Song Wenqin personally went into the mountains to cut some thick bamboo poles, which he carefully embedded into the space inside the wall of the room where the earthen kang was to be built.

After the wall was completely solidified, he took out the bamboos one by one.

This will create gaps in the wall for air to circulate.

The whole family worked together, not even taking a break, and worked all night long.

After working hard all night, by the early morning of the next day, the foundation of the new house had taken shape, presenting a clear and visible outline.

When other people in the village saw the Song family carrying out such a large-scale construction activity, they couldn't help but stop what they were doing and gathered around, pointing at the busy Song family members and talking to each other.

"What do you think this family wants to do?"

Someone asked his companions curiously.

"Oh, I can't guess that either. Maybe it's a new trick that Third Sister came up with."

Another villager speculated.

"It is said that now they no longer make ordinary beds but instead transform them into the Kang (kang) that is extra warm to sleep on."

Another person interrupted and added a sentence.

"Is this really true? If carpenters don't make beds, wouldn't their skills be wasted?"

"You seem to be right. But you might not know that making an ordinary single bed costs a full five taels of silver. But if you replace it with a kang like this, you only need a piece of wood and some relatively cheaper materials."

“It turns out that doing this can save so much money!”

Everyone became even more excited after hearing the news.

"And I heard that this kind of kang can be heated in cold winters by burning flammable materials like leaves! The house will definitely be very warm and comfortable then."

After hearing these introductions, the villagers all said: "This way we can spend less money on buying coal!"

"That's great."

At this time, a smart and nosy person nearby interrupted and said, "Brothers and sisters, I'm telling you all this because I heard it from the third girl herself. I even went to see it in person to verify its authenticity. I'm thinking of making something similar for my family when I get home."