After traveling through time, I was raised by a little brat

The elections finally concluded, and the new officials took their posts. Fortunately, despite the lack of officials in Yingtian Prefecture, the yamen's runners remained fully present. With all personnel in place, many tasks could be immediately addressed.

Although Yingtian Prefecture and Yangzhou City are separated by only a river, their climates differ dramatically. Yingtian Prefecture at this time was already experiencing the bitter cold of December, bitingly cold. While there hadn't been a heavy snowfall, the scattered flakes seemed to hint at the harshness of winter. The ground had already formed a thick layer of ice, making it difficult for hurried pedestrians or slow-moving carriages to avoid slipping and falling once they stepped onto the mirror-like pavement. This undoubtedly caused great trouble for people on their daily journeys. Even walking, let alone running errands, became a difficult task.

At the same time, the Yingtian Academy also early organized its students to participate in the snow clearing work. These young students responded enthusiastically to the call and joined in. Most of them had personally experienced such snow clearing operations and naturally had a deep understanding of the various hazards caused by snow accumulation.

Tang Qi and his companions had come all the way from the Imperial City. Winters there were far more severe, with biting winds howling and freezing temperatures chilling people to the bone. During the winter months, houses often collapsed under the weight of snow. Every winter, countless civilians perished in the bitter cold, with many freezing to death and countless more suffering frostbite. Faced with such a dire situation, Tang Qi and his companions understood the immense responsibility they shouldered. They had to address the challenges swiftly to ensure the people could safely navigate this long, cold winter.

"The most urgent task at the moment is to clear the roads and remove the thick snow. This will prevent houses from being crushed and damaged due to heavy snow. Let Sister Qiuhua lead the team to carry out this task personally, and make sure it is foolproof!" Tang Qi ordered with a serious face.

He then added, "Furthermore, to prevent further damage, residents living in old and dilapidated houses must be notified and asked to evacuate to safe areas as soon as possible. The specific resettlement arrangements will be handled by the respective counties."

Hearing Tang Qi arranging various urgent tasks in an orderly manner, everyone responded in unison: "Yes!" These people who had just taken office were able to quickly adapt to and get into the roles they were taking on. They had no objection to the orders given by their superior and obeyed them resolutely.

Seeing that everyone had clearly defined their respective responsibilities, Tang Qi waved his hand and said, "Well, time waits for no one, so you'd better all take your positions and get started." After that, he turned around and signaled the government offices to lead these new officials to their respective places of work to ensure that all disaster relief and post-disaster relief work could be carried out in a timely and effective manner.

As for Tang Qi himself, he stayed behind with Chen Changxiao and several other capable men to deal with the mountain of complicated affairs that had piled up in the government office...

Tang Wenshu followed Dai Qiuhua closely, and together they reached the bustling street. Looking out, they saw a group of yamen runners methodically organizing the surrounding residents to work together to clear the snow. They were enthusiastic, some shoveling away the thick snow, others sweeping brooms to carefully clear the ice and debris from the roadside, and still others meticulously checking for potential safety hazards.

However, the cleanup efforts were far from smooth. Despite boiling buckets of hot water and pouring them onto the cold, hard stone pavement, the freezing temperatures meant that by the time the water was brought out of the houses, it would have cooled and quickly frozen before it could even reach the ground. This situation forced the team to frequently adjust their strategies and plans.

After much discussion and experimentation, someone finally proposed setting up several roadside stoves to boil water. This way, the freshly boiled water could be immediately poured onto the road, gradually melting the ice. Once the ice had completely melted, a layer of fine sand would be carefully spread on top to increase friction and prevent pedestrians from slipping and getting injured.

Tang Wenshu, observing silently from the sidelines, thought to himself: In modern society, dealing with this snow problem would surely be much simpler. Simply sprinkling some salt on the snow would quickly melt it. But unfortunately, this is ancient times, when salt and iron are firmly controlled by the royal family. Unauthorized production or sale of salt is a serious crime! Thinking of this, Tang Wenshu couldn't help but sigh softly, continuing to observe the bustling scene before him.

Just then, Tang Wenshu caught a glimpse of several people leisurely navigating the streets on horse-drawn sleighs. This novel sight instantly captivated her, and she couldn't help but sigh: "Compared to traditional horse-drawn carriages, these sleighs are so much better!" They're incredibly fast, and they navigate the snowy and icy roads with incredible stability, without the slightest worry of slipping.

Thinking of this, Tang Wenshu excitedly turned to Dai Qiuhua beside him and said, "Sister Qiuhua, look at how great these sleds are! We can definitely load them with wooden boards and use them to shovel away snow and ice. This will not only improve the cleaning efficiency, but also make travel safer and more convenient for everyone."

Dai Qiuhua's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she immediately clapped her hands and praised, "Shushu is indeed very smart, this is a great plan!" After that, she gave orders without hesitation, asking people to immediately prepare to implement this plan.

Before long, all manner of sleds appeared in the streets and alleys of Yingtian Prefecture. Some were pulled by tall, sturdy horses, others by lively, adorable dogs or docile donkeys. Each sled was loaded with thick planks and tools, and workers were busily and systematically engaged in shoveling snow and clearing ice.

Every morning at the hour of Chen, the government office mandated street sweeping. At this moment, as if all the livestock in Yingtian Prefecture had received a unified command, they were collectively requisitioned to participate in the street sweeping task. For a moment, the clatter of horses' hooves, the barking of dogs, and the braying of donkeys echoed one after another, weaving into a lively symphony of labor.

After much effort, when the roads were finally cleared, families boarded their sleds and happily headed out for shopping. Yingtian Prefecture, previously somewhat deserted by the bitter cold, suddenly became bustling with activity. Children played and laughed on their sleds, while adults admired the snowy scenery and chatted about family matters. Laughter and joy filled the air, filling the city with life and energy.