Daming kill

Chapter 17 Health Actions
Yingshui (now Yinghe River) originates from Mount Song in Dengfeng, Henan Province. It has abundant water and many tributaries. It is the largest tributary of Huaihe River.Even in this dry season, there is still a steady flow.

In the south of Xuzhou, there is a small tributary of Yingshui in a dense forest.

Under the sun, a group of naked men were frolicking happily in the clear river water, and all kinds of strange-shaped containers filled with the cleaning tools of the poor, such as rice washing water and plant ash, filled the shore beside them.

A pair of scissors that were polished and still sharp were passed around by people sitting on the shore to dry their bodies, and the curvy nails that had been cut were scattered everywhere among the grass on the beach.

All kinds of clothes and all kinds of cloth and leather products are hung in the open space where the sun can shine, and the horses, mules and donkeys that have been washed clean are also rarely eating grass leisurely in the forest.

The only two cauldrons were always boiling, but instead of rice, noodles, meat and wild vegetables, there were only clothes and cloth.

Of course, these clothes and cloths have been washed before being put into the pot, and even soaked for a period of time in a pool mixed with wild chrysanthemums, dandelions and other plants with insect repellent and bactericidal effects, but they still have to be washed again in the pot. Boil for a while, and then put it in the sun to dry.

In fact, the vast majority of soldiers in the Ming army did not understand why they stopped for a day to do such a big cleaning. Most of these soldiers came from the bottom of society and never even felt how dirty they were.After passing through several rivers and rivers, they washed their faces and wiped off their sweat. They really couldn't figure out how to be more clean?

Many people initially thought it was just to rest their feet for the day.

But when Zhao Jin ordered to use the precious rice to produce a large amount of rice washing water, all the soldiers of the Ming army realized that the so-called cleaning was really not that simple.Because even the southern soldiers who used rice as their staple food were very careful in using rice washing water in their daily lives.

The more times you buy rice, the more losses will be incurred. This is a very simple truth.Ordinary working people always wash rice as many times as possible, and the output of rice washing water is naturally very small. Even so, most of the rice washing water will still be used to feed chickens and ducks, just in case waste.

Moreover, a large amount of rice washing water also means that a large amount of rice is used, and it is far beyond the amount of rice they eat in a day.

Although Zhao Jin said that he would make rice balls from the excess rice and eat it for the next few days, almost all the soldiers still thought it was a senseless waste.

At this time, people in the Ming Dynasty did not pay attention to bathing. Many scholars even bathed once a day. Bathhouses for urban civilians had appeared as early as the Song Dynasty, and most of their soldiers were Huguang soldiers. Not from the water-scarce Northwest.

But for the majority of ordinary working people, they actually seldom take a full-body bath, or seldom take a very detailed and comprehensive bath. What's more, most of them are very unsuitable to go naked in public Ni.

As for boiling clothes with boiling water, it is even more unheard of.

Therefore, bathing the whole body in accordance with the various requirements and having to accept face-to-face inspections, and even touching and touching various parts of their own bodies made them generally puzzled and even somewhat conflicted.

Many soldiers of the Ming army couldn't help talking about it.

But on this issue, for the first time, Zhao Jin, Shi Ming, Li Shengcai and other visitors from different time and space did not have any disagreement, and everyone was serious and determined.

They've all had enough of the filth and those damn little lice.

Originally, the vicinity of Xuzhou was far from being safe, and they should have walked further to Nando to be safer, but no one could bear it anymore.

The impact of poor sanitation on these modern people was almost as severe as death, especially the three women who collapsed and almost rebelled.

However, the hygienic requirements they designed are a bit too cumbersome for most Ming soldiers, and they don't even take it seriously.

The severe discoloration caused by the original dyeing process caused by boiling clothes in boiling water is a trouble. It is not a serious problem if the efficiency cannot be improved with only two pots. Scrub yourself completely.

And washing clothes, which is something that most men can easily fool by nature, is even more frustrating. Even most of the superintendents in charge of supervision and inspection are passively slowing down their work.

It was inevitable that Zhao Jin, Li Ping, Shi Ming and others would keep roaring and even punching each other.

However, none of the people of the Ming Dynasty exploded or reacted violently.

After going through so much, although these seem abnormal or even a little abnormal to them, they are not killing them, and they can be done relatively easily!So it's not unbearable.

And it was a rare lighthearted moment.

When the endless yelling and scolding finally stopped, when all the procedures had been repeatedly checked and confirmed, everything was left to be done step by step, and Zhao Jin and others could finally breathe a sigh of relief and not have to stare so closely up.

After finally washing himself, Li Ping sat near a pool in the depths of the forest and touched his finally bare chin comfortably. Although he was exhausted, the freshness of his body still made him feel the joy that he had not seen for a long time.

He hesitated for a long time about shaving the beard on his chin.

The fact that he doesn't like growing a beard is not just because of his long-term work and living habits. The most important thing is that he knows that he was forced to develop this habit in order to help maintain hygiene.

The fly in the ointment is that he has to continue to keep a small beard and long hair on his upper lip.

He didn't do it completely because he really didn't dare!

This is an era when only eunuchs and monks don't grow beards, even if he didn't start growing beards at the age of 22.

But this is the military, and the beard is a symbol of manhood and bravery.It’s okay to shave the beard on the chin, which can be regarded as growing a darker and harder beard. If he wants to shave the beard on the upper lip, he will definitely be regarded as a brat.

Why are beards so important?
That's because Chinese Han people had a tradition of growing beards before the Qing Dynasty.Although it does not mean that everyone has a big beard or that the beard is never trimmed, but the beard is fluttering and can be stroked casually is a common aesthetic among people.

In fact, the fact that Chinese Han people did not grow beards began in 1645 with the Qing Dynasty's "hair shaving order".

Everyone has heard about the shaving order.However, in the hair shaving order, it contains a small item that many modern people do not understand, that is, beards also need to be shaved, and the regulations are very detailed.

That is: all the beards on the lower lip should be tweezed off with tweezers, and there are more than ten beards on the upper lip.To put it simply, the lower lip should be smooth and clean, leaving more than ten on the upper lip to form a loose mustache, and the middle one should be tweezed off with tweezers.

This is very different from what we see in Qing palace dramas, but this is the real history.

This situation did not change until the society continued to change in the late Qing Dynasty, and some Chinese talents began to grow beards slowly.

As for long hair.

There is nothing to say, the Chinese can basically understand what is going on.

But for Li Ping, not getting used to it came second, and those annoying lice were the most intolerable for him.However, these current cleaning methods cannot effectively remove them at all, and only a bald head can ensure complete removal of lice.

But shaving his head would definitely cause a greater sensory impact than shaving all his beard. If he really dared to do that, his subordinates who hadn't established a sense of loyalty would probably be scared away.

At this time, the noise coming from a distance caught Li Ping's attention. He stretched his neck to look, and saw that a lot of people had already gathered in a small open space, and some brave fighters were still going there. Gathering, judging from the successive applause, it should be that Shi Ming is competing with others again.

Li Ping's eyes immediately became deep.

Shi Ming became active after reorganizing the army.From teaching the soldiers various skills of identifying directions, how to obtain clean drinking water, how to lay traps for hunting, various and practical methods of knotting, etc., Shi Ming is trying his best to show his existence and ability.

This also shows that he has played outdoors a lot in the past!
Wang Chengwu has become Shi Ming's most loyal supporter. He never steals Shi Ming's limelight, but he also knows a lot and cooperates very well.

Every time he rests in the camp, Shi Ming will use his excellent modern fighting skills to hold a small martial arts competition, which effectively establishes his brave image, and also allows him to gain great prestige and appeal in just two days.

The captain positions of Shi Ming and Wang Chengwu were also quickly stabilized.

If Zhao Jin and Li Ping hadn't also demonstrated outstanding and amazing abilities in marching, camping, and guard deployment, Li Ping really doubted that Shi Ming's prestige would soon overwhelm them.

Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and Shi Ming is by no means free.

When Li Ping was thinking about things, Song Baolai, who was also shirtless, wandered around and turned back. He was the first to be in charge of guarding.

Watch out for the three women who are washing in a pool of water not far behind Li Ping to prevent anyone else from approaching. At present, they can only take turns to do it.Not only have the women not yet established enough trust in those Ming Dynasty people, but they are also not very relieved.

Song Baolai first stretched his neck to look at a piece of clothes hanging on the other side of the pool, then turned around and sat down beside Li Ping and asked, "Those clothes should be dry, right? Why, they haven't finished washing yet? It's all a matter of time." how long it has been?"

The hanging clothes were washed and dried by the three women first, and together with the surrounding trees and water plants, they effectively blocked the scenery in the pool.And the clothes they changed later are still being soaked and boiled, so these clothes that are drying are the only ones they can wear.

Clothes are still hanging, which means they are still cleaning.

But Li Ping asked Song Baolai in a funny way: "Where can they go after washing? It's too difficult to run over to see all kinds of children? It's better to cool off in the water for a while."

Song Baolai was stunned for a moment, but after thinking about it, he couldn't help but smile badly.

"Why did you come back when you didn't watch their competition? Do you want to continue peeping?" Li Ping teased.

"No! No! Brother, I'm not that kind of person, I just want to come over and talk for a while." Song Baolai hastily defended, his face was a little red, and he didn't seem very funny.

"Okay, I'm teasing you. How's the washing up?" Li Ping turned the subject with a smile.

"Tired and happy. I just basked in the sun for a while, but I'm excited." Song Baolai finally put on an expression of enjoyment.

"Is Shi Ming competing with someone again?" Li Ping confirmed it.

"Well, they teach people how to fight there! A lot of people have a piece of cloth around their waists, and many of them don't wear anything. It's funny." Song Baolai replied.

"Then why don't you learn two tricks?"

"Hey! There are so many people, I don't want to join in the fun. It's hard to relax. More rest is better than anything else."

"Yeah! We need a break."

After Li Ping answered casually, the two of them didn't speak for a long time, but just sat quietly, watching the scenery in the forest leisurely.

……

"Brother, why do you think some people insist on making up nonsense for themselves? Just be what you should be! It's all here, what's the use of what was before?" Song Baolai finally couldn't help but dare Made a sentence.

This seems to have been held back for a long time.

Li Ping was trembling all over, and his body became a little stiff.Fortunately, Song Baolai didn't look at him, he was still looking up at the front, as if expressing his feelings.

"What's wrong?" Li Ping asked without knowing why.

Song Baolai suddenly laughed at this moment.

Then, he turned his head and whispered in Li Ping's ear, "Brother, let me tell you something funny."

"What is it, so mysterious?" Li Ping was a little surprised and unnatural.Song Bao didn't seem to be talking about him, so who could it be?
Did Zhao Jin reveal his stuff?
Li Ping's heart was full of waves.

"Over there just now, Li Shengcai and Liu Shixiong quarreled for some reason. It should be because of red eyes. Seeing that I didn't put my arms around me, I just exposed Liu Shixiong's bottom. I was shocked. Absolutely Big news!" Song Baolai didn't continue to be a joke, but said directly.

"What news do they have?" Li Ping asked suspiciously, suppressing his heart that almost jumped out.

"Listen to me! The identities of the couple are not what we thought, they were all bragging. Surprise!" Song Baolai sneered.

(End of this chapter)