Chapter 223: The Mansion Under Construction
When my uncle heard the news, he was delighted. He said, "That's great! With a hospital next to our home, our village's living standards will be the same as those of city dwellers."

His words were full of expectations and longings for the future, as if he saw a better life scene.

This not only means convenience in medical services, but also means that the living standards in the village will be greatly improved and the quality of life of the villagers will be improved.

After hearing this, the third uncle could not help but nod his head and praised: "That's right! In the future, there will be hospitals, supply and marketing cooperatives, post offices, credit unions, book stations, agricultural machinery stations, training camps, markets, and schools.

In the future, there will be running water, a biogas power station, heating and gas supply, and telephone connections.

Think about it, this is really great! Our lives will definitely be better than those of people in the city in the future!"

Although this imagined beautiful life still requires everyone's efforts to achieve, they have already seen hope instead of unrealistic fantasies.

Liu Zhiye is certain that the country will undergo drastic changes in the future, and it has become a reality for farmers to live like city dwellers. The living standards of some rural residents have even surpassed those of people in cities.

If it weren't for his participation, according to the course of history, life in the western Beijing area would still be extremely happy decades later.

It's just that he brought this kind of life forward by a few decades.

Liujiazhuang is now known as the pearl of western Beijing. How can outsiders ignore the changes in Liujiazhuang? Even people in Beijing are familiar with "Liujiazhuang cherries", "Liujiazhuang watermelons" and "Liujiazhuang crabs". In the future, there will be a good reputation for "Liujiazhuang rice".

The leaders were full of praise for the changes in Liujiazhuang and came to investigate many times. Ambitious people from other places also organized commune cadres to come and learn about Liujiazhuang's development model.

Leaders believe that the changes in Liujiazhuang are not only the progress of a village, but also an inspiration and reference for other places. This development model is not only worth learning, but also worth promoting so that more rural farmers can benefit.

The reason why Liujiazhuang has undergone such drastic changes is inseparable from its unique geographical environment - beautiful mountains and rivers, vast land and sparse population.

Another is that the people here are united as one (one clan) and the leading cadres are dedicated to their duties.

With the help of Liu Zhiye's guidance and hard work, we have achieved what we have today, which is something you cannot learn anywhere else.

He provided several projects for the village. Except for Chinese herbal medicine cultivation, which requires a long period of operation before it can yield a harvest, the other projects have brought rich returns to the village.

Specifically, he provided projects such as breeding, planting, and handicrafts, which not only met the needs of the villagers but also brought them considerable income.

According to the prediction of Uncle Liu Yuanhai, these projects will bring a total income of about 700,000 to 800,000 yuan to the village this year. After deducting various input costs, the net profit can reach about 500,000 yuan.

In Liujiazhuang, which has a population of only 2,700 to 2,800 people, the per capita income is more than 200 yuan, which is higher than the income of most ordinary families in Beijing.

Liu Zhiye knew that the villagers' income would increase significantly this year; but he did not expect that the average income of each family would be almost the same as that of an eighth-level worker's family, and the quality of life would be much higher.

Even in a big city like Beijing, there are only a handful of families with such a living standard.

Coupled with the increasingly abundant living facilities in the village, the convenience of daily life is not much different from that in the city.

Isn't it to attract many young people from the surrounding areas to come here to make a living? Not to mention the other communes and villages that are currently experiencing a "gap" in the economy, even families with large populations in the city want to send their daughters and sons to Liujiazhuang to enjoy a good life.

This is a virtuous cycle. As the population of Liujiazhuang increases, the labor force will also increase, and development will become faster and faster.

After dinner, the third uncle suggested that they take a look at the "big yard" that Liu Zhiye was building.

Liu Zhiye’s courtyard house under construction is located at the foot of the mountain in the northwest of the village, not far from the old house.

The design of this courtyard house is extremely ingenious and can be said to be a culmination of both modern and traditional elements.

Liu Zhiye spent a lot of money to invite several experts from the Beijing Design Institute and the Palace Museum to participate. He fully considered the local environment and characteristics and made a design that suited local conditions.

This courtyard house is truly unique and its difference can be felt at first glance.

It not only retains the charm of the traditional courtyard house, but also injects modern elements, making this house both simple and elegant, and adding a bit of modern flavor. Whether it is the appearance or the internal layout, full consideration is given to practicality and aesthetics, making this house a work of art.

Seen from a distance, it blends in with the surrounding natural environment, giving people a sense of tranquility and peace.

The construction of the courtyard house is in full swing. The Lei family's construction masters and workers are busy but not chaotic, shuttling between the construction sites, forming a busy and orderly picture.

Their skilled craftsmanship and meticulous craftsmanship in every detail, from the laying of bricks and tiles to the construction of wooden beams, all reflect the spirit of ingenuity. With their efforts, this courtyard will gradually reveal its outline, simple and elegant, as if telling a story of history.

The sunlight shines on the construction site, reflecting the busy figures and newly built buildings, forming a beautiful picture.

The surrounding scenery also takes on new vitality because of the rise of this courtyard, as if this building will inject new vitality into the entire mountain village.

The geographical location of this courtyard is also very advantageous. It not only has a beautiful environment, but also convenient transportation, providing a good living environment for future residence.

The whole courtyard is three-entry, with two cross-courtyards in the east and west, and more than 40 houses. The northernmost position close to the mountain is a back garden, and in front of the southernmost gate is a small square of about square meters. In front of the square is a small river dug through a small ditch, and the river water comes from the stream flowing down from the mountain.

Across the clear stream is a small stone bridge with a wide deck that can accommodate a "Da Jiefang" vehicle.

A closer look at the Shikong Bridge reveals a rich carving art - reliefs. The reliefs have a variety of patterns, some depicting landscapes, some showing birds and animals, and some showing auspicious plants and flowers.

These exquisite reliefs not only add artistic beauty to the stone bridge, but also inherit the essence of ancient Chinese sculpture art. Each relief carries beautiful visions and blessings, symbolizing prosperity, auspiciousness and longevity.

Its design and shape are usually rich in traditional cultural connotations, and through the profound stone bridges, it embodies the aesthetic idea of ​​pursuing the unity of man and nature.

The gate of the courtyard is the "Guangliang Gate". In the past, this kind of gate could only be used by people of certain official rank. This Guangliang Gate is one bay wide, with the door located at the center pillar and decorated with gorgeous decorations.

The gate is the passage that connects the courtyard to the outside world. It is located on the southeast side of the entire courtyard, symbolizing an auspicious feng shui location.

It was built on the southeast side, which means "purple air coming from the east". Some people also say that it occupies the Xun position in the Eight Diagrams, which means the wind position. The gate is the position where the gentle and moist wind blows in, which is an auspicious position and embodies the principle of "Kan House Xun Gate".

The gate is made of solid white marble or precious wood, decorated with exquisite carvings and patterns, highlighting the wealth and grandeur of the courtyard.

There is a wide staircase outside the door, which makes it convenient for people to go up and down, and also increases the majesty and grandeur of the gate.

Liu Zhiye is well aware of the rarity and unique value of precious woods. Taking advantage of the relatively low prices and large quantities of precious woods, he used a large amount of these woods in the construction of this courtyard.

He selected various precious woods, such as camphor wood, rosewood, mahogany, beech, sandalwood, nanmu, elm, fir, etc. These woods are not only beautiful, but also extremely practical and durable.

As well as glazed tiles, bricks, gold bricks, marble, granite, white marble and other bricks and stones used in building the palace.

The glazed tiles on the roof are not only beautiful, but also effectively prevent rainwater leakage, ensuring the stability of the building.

Marble and granite are used for floors and walls. They are not only wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant, but also can maintain indoor temperature, providing a comfortable environment for future living.

White marble is used for carving decoration, such as doors, windows, railings, murals, etc., which are both beautiful and practical.

In addition to his high standards for building materials, the artistic charm of true antique buildings is also reflected in the colorful and solemn and elegant paintings carefully painted on the interior and exterior eaves.

It is precisely because of the colored paintings that those ancient buildings that have experienced many winds and rains can still be described as magnificent and golden, thus giving the ancient buildings a bold and awe-inspiring aura.

Ancient-style buildings are the specialty of the "Yangshi Lei" family. For this purpose, Liu Zhiye spared no expense and worked with the design institute, cultural relics experts from the Palace Museum and the "Yangshi Lei" family to strive for perfection.

After unremitting efforts of the three parties and many times of careful polishing, this antique courtyard finally appeared before their eyes. It is like a fine work of art, full of antique charm.

(End of this chapter)