allonlinenovel Chapter 337: The Border Coal Stove is Very Warm
Chapter 337: The Border Coal Stove is Very Warm
At the distant border of the Tang Dynasty, the cold wind was raging like a knife, and goose feather snow was falling, covering the entire camp in ice and snow.
The military advisor was sitting in the tent, shivering with cold, and could barely hold the scroll in his hands.
He frowned, his heart full of worry. In such cold weather, keeping the soldiers warm became a problem.
Just then, there was a noise outside the tent.
The military advisor stood up and opened the tent curtain, only to see several horses loaded with goods slowly entering the camp.
The soldiers gathered around and looked at the goods curiously.
"What is this? I've never seen it before." A soldier asked in confusion.
The military advisor stepped forward and took a closer look.
All I saw were black spherical objects and some iron utensils with quite strange styles.
At this time, the general in charge of the transport came forward and respectfully said to the military advisor, "Military advisor, this was shipped from Chang'an. It is said that a girl named Yuyu discovered this wonderful item. It can help us resist the severe cold."
"Oh? It's Yuyu." A hint of surprise flashed in the military advisor's eyes. "Quick, let someone try it."
The soldiers followed the instructions, put the coal balls into the coal stove, and after lighting them, the coal stove began to emit hot steam after a while.
The temperature in the tent rose rapidly, and the people who had been shrinking from the cold just now suddenly felt warm as spring.
The military advisor excitedly stroked the coal stove and said with emotion, "This woman is truly brilliant! These coal briquettes and the coal stove are like timely help! With them, the soldiers can withstand this severe cold and defend the border!"
Afterwards, the military advisor ordered that these coal briquettes and coal stoves be distributed to each tent as soon as possible so that every soldier could feel the warmth from Chang'an.
Outside the tent, the snow was still falling, but the soldiers inside the camp were full of hope and strength, and Yu Yu's name was also being passed around in this cold border.
In the tent which was gradually getting warmer, the deputy general hurried out of the inner tent after hearing the news.
He looked at the coal stove that was emitting billowing hot steam, then looked at the pile of shiny black coal balls, his face full of surprise and gratitude.
The deputy general said with emotion: "The Yuyu family is really kind! In such severe cold weather, if they hadn't come up with this method, who knows how much suffering the soldiers would have suffered. These coal briquettes and coal stoves are really a lifesaver for everyone."
The military advisor beside him nodded in agreement: "Yes, I heard that this idea was Yuyu's. Your Majesty carefully prepared and transported it here. We must all remember this friendship."
The deputy general's eyes were firm. "When the fighting on the border subsides, we will definitely thank the Yuyu family. Their actions not only warmed the soldiers' bodies, but also boosted their morale."
Outside the tent, the howling cold wind seemed to have weakened a bit, and the warmth from Yu Yu's family, like the warm winter sun, shone into the hearts of every soldier.
In the tent warmed by the coal stove, the deputy general and the military advisor looked at the snow still falling outside the tent, and the topic unconsciously turned to the war.
The deputy general frowned and said thoughtfully, "It's freezing cold out here. I don't know if Goryeo will make any moves. Will they attack us?"
The military advisor shook his head slightly and said with certainty, "No, they definitely won't come in such cold weather. Think about it, marching in such inclement weather is difficult, and logistics are even more difficult. The Koreans wouldn't be stupid enough to risk an attack at this time."
After hearing this, the deputy general's tense expression relaxed slightly and he breathed a sigh of relief. "You're right. This icy and snowy weather is a challenge for us, and for them as well. We can use this time to let the soldiers rest and strengthen the fortifications."
The military advisor nodded in agreement. "Indeed, the situation may change when the weather warms up. We must plan ahead and be fully prepared."
The two men looked through the gaps in the tent at the silvery-white world in the distance. Although the border was temporarily calm due to the severe cold, they both knew in their hearts that this tranquility might just be a brief pause before the storm, and they must remain vigilant at all times.
The coal briquettes and coal stoves sent by Yu Yu's family allowed the soldiers to recuperate during this difficult time.
In the Zuixianlou in Chang'an, Yuyu was standing in front of the counter, helping Xiaoyu wipe the wine glass while looking towards the door from time to time.
She was thinking about the coal briquettes and coal stoves that were being shipped to the border, and couldn't help but mutter, "Mom, those coal briquettes and coal stoves, they should have reached the border by now, right? I guess they're almost there."
Xiaoyu stopped what she was doing and looked at Yuyu with a smile: "It should be here. Starting from Chang'an, according to the distance, it should arrive in the next few days. I hope these things can help the soldiers withstand the severe cold."
Yuyu nodded vigorously. "Yes, it's so cold at the border. It's not easy for the soldiers to defend the Tang Dynasty. It would be great if the coal stove could keep them warm."
At this time, Li Hao walked in from outside, brushed off the snow on his body, and said, "I just heard that the border has been very quiet recently. I guess it's because of the snow that the enemy is trapped."
Yuyu's eyes lit up. "Does that mean that the coal stoves at the border will allow the soldiers to comfortably survive these cold days and better defend the Tang Dynasty?"
Li Hao smiled and stroked the husky's head: "Of course, the idea you came up with is so good, the soldiers will definitely feel your kindness."
Yu Yu's face was filled with a proud smile. She looked at the snow scene outside the window and prayed silently in her heart.
As he was speaking, the door of the tavern creaked open, and a gust of cold wind swept in with snowflakes. Cheng Chumo strode into the tavern, brushing off the snow on his body while shouting, "My goodness, this snow is really heavy! It's freezing me so hard that my nose is about to run!"
He walked over to Yuyu's family and said excitedly, "I just got the news that the coal briquettes and coal stoves you sent to the border have been a great success! The military advisor sent a message saying that once these things arrived, the soldiers felt like they had a great savior. The tents are very warm, and morale has been greatly boosted!"
Yuyu's eyes lit up and she jumped up excitedly: "Really? That's great! I was just thinking I could help!"
Cheng Chumo laughed heartily and gave a thumbs-up. "Of course! Yuyu, you're truly the lucky star of our Tang Dynasty! The soldiers are all so grateful to you. They said they'll be sure to thank you when they get back after repelling the enemy!"
Xiaoyu's eyes were filled with satisfaction, and she smiled and said, "This is all thanks to everyone, and also thanks to Chumo for helping with the transportation."
Cheng Chumo scratched his head and smiled innocently, "Hey, that's nothing! The key is that Yuyu's idea is good. When I heard it, I knew it would work!"
Li Hao also laughed and joked: "It seems that Yuyu will have to think about it more in the future. Maybe he can come up with more ways to help our Tang Dynasty solve the problem!"