Awesome! My best friend traveled through time and space and became the infrastructure queen

Chapter 211 Difference

Li Shanqi walked in from the outside in casual clothes, with an elegant temperament.

Su Chengnan bowed to him and said, "Uncle Li."

Everyone stood up and said, "Hello, General Li."

He waved his hand and said with a smile, "Everyone, there's no need to be so polite. I'm just here to see you today at your eldest sister's request. I want to tell you about the characteristics of the north."

Han Xing looked at Li Shanqi with bright eyes, his admiration obvious. Su Chengnan withdrew his gaze, walked down from the stage with a smile, and sat down next to Su Linhua.

Li Shanqi walked towards the center. "You've been in Beiling for a while now. I'd like to ask everyone how they feel about this place. Do you feel it's different from where you lived before?"

"Cold! It's really cold here."

"The snow is heavy and can last for many days. Although it snows in the capital, it usually ends in a day or two."

"Yes, I've never seen such a thick layer of snow."

In fact, Su Chengnan had never lived in such a northern place. She had occasionally been on business trips before, and most of the time they were in bustling cities, running between shopping malls and hotels.

This was also the first time that she and Su Linhua lived in such a cold place for such a close distance and for such a long time.

It's indeed very unusual.

If there were no hot spring water in the space and so many modern supplies that could be used, they would probably have complained bitterly and would not have been able to hold on.

So she still admires and feels sorry for these children. They are all great!

The environment trains people!

Li Shanqi continued, "We have a very long winter here, and most of the time we rely on the winter vegetables stored in the fall to survive. Once spring comes, life will be much better."

Someone nodded thoughtfully: "We used to stockpile cabbage in the village."

"And carrots."

"Yes, and some wild vegetable dumplings."

"But none of these are as delicious as the food here. Even the white radish soup is really tasty."

Of course it tastes good!

None of the war horses that died in battle were wasted. Their skins were used to make knee pads, their meat was eaten, their bones were used to make soup, and even the little fat they had was specially cut out and boiled into oil.

"How can this soup with oily bits not taste good?" Li Shanqi laughed.

"The soldiers of Beiling are all hot-blooded men! If they cook or make soup without any meat, their bodies won't be able to handle it."

"The general is kind and considerate!" Han Xing said.

Li Shanqi looked at him carefully, then smiled and said, "Further north from Beiling is Ningguta. Many people turn pale when they hear the word Ningguta, thinking that places of exile must be full of vicious and evil people, right?"

The children below nodded and shook their heads, looking at Su Chengnan and her sister from time to time, their eyes rolling around, and everyone had their own opinions in their minds.

Only Su Yutong and Goudan, the younger children, had no idea about these things and were not afraid. For the others, fear was still the main emotion.

This is also the reason why Su Chengnan specially asked Li Shanqi to come over today.

She didn't want these children to be afraid of where they were going. It would be detrimental to unity. But no matter how much she said, it wouldn't be convincing. After all, she had never been there either. So, Li Shanqi was the best choice.

Li Shanqi smiled and said, "It's normal for you to have such an opinion. Because no one would think that the land of exile is good. If this place is good, how could it become a place for exile of criminals? But!"

He changed the subject.

“Whether a place is good or not depends not only on the people but also on the land.”

This statement might be a bit profound, and the children generally had dazed eyes and obviously didn't understand it very well.

Li Shanqi pointed outside the door and asked, "What do you think of the people from the White Bear Country who are fighting against us?"

"No, they are all bad people!"

"So what do you think of Beiling?"

"Hello Beiling!"

"So what do you think of Beiling, which is currently at war? Is it safe?"

This question strikes on everyone's heart.

Su Chengnan smiled.

Although the example given by Li Shanqi is not perfect, as long as it can make them think, it is a good way.

Li Shanqi waited until everyone had reached their own conclusion before he continued.

"Ningguta also has mountains, land, and rivers. The winters are long and the summers are hot. As long as you are diligent, you can earn food by farming. Although it is more difficult than in the south of the Yangtze River, it is not impossible to survive."

"Okay, then we'll farm! We're hardworking."

"I used to help my parents farm at home. I can do it."

The little kids that Han Xing brought with him all had loud voices.

They were children from poor families, and naturally they were heartbroken after losing their parents, but they had already seen life and death during their escape, and staying alive was the most important thing at the moment.

Li Shanqi was very satisfied with their response: "Good, good, good! You are all good kids."

"General, how can we get the land when we go there? Do we have to buy it with money?" Han Xing cleverly grasped the unspoken part of Li Shanqi's words.

Li Shanqi raised his eyebrows, "Buy it with money? I'm afraid you can't buy it."

"what?"

"Won't that mean we're going to starve to death again?"

Han Xing's younger brothers and sisters are anxious.

Han Xing turned around and signaled them not to interrupt and listen carefully to the general's speech.

After the children quieted down, Li Shanqi curled his lips slightly and said soothingly, "Don't worry too much. Although all the land in Ningguta is managed by the City Lord's Mansion, there are always some workarounds."

"First, both non-criminal officials and the families of those who are guilty can rent land at the City Lord's Mansion. You can use silver or grain."

"Food too?" Han Xing was surprised.

"Okay. But 50% has to be turned over. That was the situation two years ago, though. I don't know about the recent situation."

Su Linhua was shocked after hearing this and couldn't help but secretly tug at Su Chengnan's sleeve.

Su Chengnan nodded slightly at her to show that he understood.

"General, what about the second way?" Han Xing asked.

"The second way is to make friends with the city lord..." Li Shanqi paused after starting his words. He turned his head and looked at Su Chengnan, who nodded, indicating that he understood what he meant.

"As long as we become friends with the city lord, all problems can be solved," he said.

The two silly brothers of the Su family said innocently, "Just be friends with the city lord? Then what's the use of laws?" Their eyes were confused.

Su Chengnan, who was sitting in the front row, turned around and said to them sternly, "At all times, the Su family must abide by the law. We strive for survival, but we will not cross the bottom line."

Their confused eyes gradually became clear and bright: "Yes, I will follow your instructions!"

Li Shanqi smiled and nodded, "Brother Su, you are blessed! You are blessed!"

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