The original small days in the portable space

Chapter 10 Starting to Burn Bricks

I started to burn bricks today, and it was still the kiln for burning charcoal. There is no way, the conditions are so bad now that this is the only way to go. When the first batch of bricks is successful, we will build a brick kiln in the tribe. The blanks of bricks and red bricks are ready, and they have been formed after a day of drying. The probability of success should be high.

"Let me tell everyone, you have burned charcoal, and you already know it in your heart. I still say that your life is more important than these bricks. Be careful when firing. This time we will burn some first. If it succeeds, we will Build a larger brick kiln in the tribe. Burning bricks is the same as charcoal, but the temperature is higher than that of charcoal. If the temperature is high, you are more likely to be injured, so you must pay attention to safety. If there is anything If something is wrong, run away, we will have a lot of bricks." No matter what, safety comes first.

"Ah Qi is right, we are one family, even if bricks are not enough, we can build a house with stones, so you should pay attention to safety." Aunt Bai also told everyone to pay attention to safety.

"Grandma Bai, you and everyone go back. I have some beans, green ones. You can use them to boil water for everyone to drink. Add more water and put five handfuls of beans. It will be fine when the water turns red. Put some of the juice in it, then let it cool and bring it, and the rice of the kiln burners here should pay attention, broth, sweet potato soup, boiled sweet potatoes, wild vegetables, and fruits are all fine, no barbecue or anything, we were not a few days ago You can dry some sweet potatoes, turn them into powder, add wild vegetables or minced meat to make pancakes, the kiln itself is very hot, and the food you eat can’t be overheated.” Aqi has the potential of an old mother, so worrying too much too much.

"Understood, you stay here for a day, and you must go back to the tribe at night. I will arrange the food. You are a worry about your life. You should pay attention to your own safety." Aunt Bai took Aqi's hand and said, Grandma is very grateful to me. I have done so much for the tribe in just one month. No matter who I am, I will be moved from the bottom of my heart.

"Well, I got it, Grandma, I'll go back together when dinner comes, go back quickly." After sending away the female soldiers headed by Grandma Bai, Aqi began to stare at the kiln. There is still a difference between burning bricks and charcoal. The temperature is much different. If the temperature of the charcoal is not up to the maximum, the charcoal that comes out will not be good. If the brick is used, it will not be formed and not so strong.

"Ah Qi~ You go to the rest meeting, I'll be watching here." I haven't seen Ali for several days, and today I've fired bricks, and I saw Ali again.

"No, if the brick firing temperature cannot be reached, it will fail. It's a waste of time. I want to watch it and try to minimize the loss."

A dozen strong men with naked upper body are ready. Firing a kiln is physical work, and it may be life-threatening, and it takes a long time.Someone has to be watching all the time, charcoal has to be added to the burner, and the temperature has to be kept high.I'm afraid these guys won't be able to survive for a few days and nights, so they are almost arranged.

When everything was ready, a man went up to the burner and stuffed dry grass and branches into the burner, and lit it.Then add charcoal to it to ensure that the man who adds the fire will not be burned by the high temperature.After the fire became more and more intense, these idlers stepped back.The head of the man who added the fire was covered with sweat, Ali asked loudly: "Is it okay? Can you take it? If you can't take it, just ask for a change, don't hold on." This was just the beginning.

When the temperature reaches the point where the kiln must be closed and the temperature must be maintained, that is the real suffering.Aqi has been staring at the kiln, never daring to relax.This is the first time to burn bricks. I only learned how to burn charcoal before. The process is similar, so there must be no problems.The work of guarding was too tiring for Aqi to do, so A Li had to play in person, and Aqi could only remind him.Anyway, I have also explained the tricks of making pottery. Everyone has the skill of burning charcoal, so this is not too bad.

After the middle of the sun, the fire also reached a high temperature.As for the man in charge of stoking the fire, he was already in a sluggish state at this time. Looking at the man who was sweating profusely and the animal skin skirt was dripping, it was as if he had been fished out of the water.

The substitute at noon brought lunch by the way, and replaced the previous man. Aqi told them some precautions, and those people went back after eating. When it was dark in the afternoon, the kiln The temperature finally reached the highest temperature, Aqi ordered the kiln to be closed, and after the kiln was sealed, the replacements came at night, and told them about the rest, mainly to maintain safety and temperature. Tired, I have to keep an eye on the kiln all night.

The next day, I went to see the degree of kiln firing early, but it took three days and three nights to burn the kiln this time.From the fourth day onwards, there is no need to add charcoal. Let the charcoal in the kiln burn out and then lower the temperature by yourself. For this, Aqi uses charcoal.

Aqi vaguely remembered that in ancient China, charcoal was used to fire porcelain, but here it is bricks, and the grade has been lowered.So the temperature will not be a problem.Instead, she was worried about the capacity of the kiln.After burning for such a long time, the whole earthen kiln was bright red, with a faint glow of fire.Aqi was a little worried, maybe the clay kiln would burst at some point, so a brick kiln must be built, and there must be porcelain and so on.

(End of this chapter)