Grain reserves were one thing, and drinking water reserves were another.
And more importantly.
Su Miaomiao and Cheng Hao discussed and spent money to buy a batch of water skins.
Then they had everyone fill some water skins when they had free time each day and seal them.
This way, they wouldn't have to worry about the water evaporating.
The weather was truly too hot right now.
Later, they would pack the water skins into large wooden boxes, with grass fodder placed all around the outside of the boxes.
This would ensure coolness.
To better store drinking water.
Besides this.
Cheng Hao also had people buy many wooden barrels and pottery jars. The wooden barrels were for water, and the pottery jars were for the fruit preserves. Boiling water to cook in the future would truly be a luxury.
The currently stored dry food and water were all for easier consumption in the future.
To reduce water usage.
Ji Bo fanned himself daily with a large fan, never putting down his ledger.
He was taking inventory of the supplies.
Water was now being stored systematically every day, and there was also a good amount of grain.
Looking at the cloudless sky, he felt a deep sense of worry.
"I heard the water level of the moat has dropped again, and more and more caravans are leaving Que Prefecture City. Truly, things are unpredictable."
The old man sighed. Originally, everyone had come here for a stable life, but who would have thought that while this place was peaceful, heaven would bring drought.
Wouldn't that be deadly?
Even with two ice chests placed beside Cheng Hao and Su Miaomiao, they still couldn't bear it.
From outside, the hushed voices of servants like Xiao Wuzi and Xiao Liuzi could be heard. The heat made these young boys sweat profusely, and they were squatting in corners to cool off.
They couldn't even sleep during their naps.
Su Miaomiao was also sweating, and she could see sweat drops rolling down her forehead.
Cheng Hao fanned her. The cool air from the ice chest was gone, leaving only heat. When the lid was opened, there was no ice left.
It was useless.
He opened his mouth and said, "Let's go back inside. It's cooler in our room."
Cheng Hao gestured for her to go inside, and he would bring her something to relieve the heat.
It was too hot.
It was easy to get sick.
He mentioned that the horses and other livestock had been suffering recently and they were keeping an eye on them.
Su Miaomiao saw that there were still many things to do and was very concerned, so she was unwilling to leave. Moreover, she could stay and help brainstorm ideas, and two minds would be faster.
So she shook her head and said, "No, I won't go in. It's stuffy inside too. I'm fine, but what about our horses and mules? Uncle Ji, have you bought the herbal prescription I wrote? Remember to boil it for the horses every day."
If they didn't drink the medicinal soup.
The livestock wouldn't be able to hold on.
Ji Bo flipped through his ledger and quickly replied, "Yes, Young Mistress, don't worry. They are all being fed. They seem to be doing better these past two days and are much more spirited."
Cheng Hao saw this and, realizing the heavens wouldn't bring even a drop of rain, said, "Notify everyone. We will depart the day after tomorrow before dawn."
There was still tomorrow.
They would pack their things, and if there were no major issues, they could leave directly.
Originally, the rent was to be paid in advance, up until the end of this month.
They were leaving a little early, but not by much.
There was no need to specifically ask for any money back, as they had already given advance notice.
They could just leave.
Upon hearing this, Ji Bo quickly replied, "Yes, yes, yes. This old servant will go and inform everyone!"
Cheng Hao then nodded, "If everyone is not yet asleep, tell them. Inform them in advance, and if there's anything else they need, they should purchase it as soon as possible."
The people below all had money on hand.
If they needed anything, they could go and buy it themselves.
Ji Bo naturally agreed.
Su Miaomiao propped up her chin, yawned, and then smiled at Ji Bo, "You too. See if there's anything you're short of and replenish it now."
The young couple, along with Ji Bo, had also given him money. He had always refused, saying he lived and ate at home and had no expenses.
But they insisted, so Ji Bo had to accept it. He truly had nothing to spend money on.
The things that needed to be prepared for the caravan were all meticulously provided by the couple.