Chapter 39: Drilling in the Mud
The next day, Zhao Zhen first practiced the mountain splitting stick technique with Han Bolong. After learning, he went to the front hall to have breakfast. Yesterday Zhu Sha spoke in general terms, but today Zhu Sha reported in detail. The catches have all been placed, and the fishermen have all rested.
Zhao Yuanli said: "The forty-two fishermen who came with the three Ruan brothers were also arranged in the village. The fishing boats they brought were all small fishing boats and they were all parked on the dock. The Ruan brothers were also divided. At home, the heroes Ruan Xiaowu and Ruan Xiaoqi have not yet gotten married, and they are arranged in the east courtyard. Ruan Xiaoer and his wife are married to take care of their mother. They also have an adopted son named Ruan Liang. They were arranged in the west courtyard yesterday to keep company with Bai Duo's family. "
Zhao Zhen thought for a while and said: "Now there are fewer people and we can still live in open spaces. I'm afraid it will be inconvenient in the future. If we find a larger house next to the manor, we'd better let Ruan Xiaoer's family move." Go out and live. It won't make you feel uncomfortable."
He hesitated and then said: "As for the Bai family, let's find a house nearby."
Zhao Yuanli said: "Master, during the day the four members of the Bai family were in the hospital for consultation. Now they have dug a snake pit in Xikua Hospital and put down the vipers. It will be inconvenient to move out."
"That's the case. , That’s it.” Zhao Zhen said.
Zhao Zhen said: "Go to the warehouse to get some cloth. The new farmers and the fishermen who came with the Ruan brothers will each send one piece. The three Ruan brothers will each send two pieces, and then let the good people in the village The female worker, together with Li Xiaoer's wife, made tailor-made clothes for each of the three brothers."
Then he said: "I just got three more big fish, take a big carp and make one today. A whole fish feast was held in honor of the seven heroes. The village steward, Sun Zheng, Li Gu, Zhong Rang and others also sent a fish to him. "
Zhao Yuanli agreed and went to arrange it.
At You hour, everyone came to sit in the front yard. Vegetables and snacks had been placed on the table. After a while, sixteen fish dishes were served one after another. Everyone was drinking and chatting. Guang Hui said: "Today there is another full-fish feast, all thanks to the fishing skills of the Zhusha brothers."
Zhao Zhen said: "There is only one medium-sized fishing boat in the village. Only then did I dare to go fishing in the depths of the lake. I can’t catch many of these 100-pound fish in a month. Thanks to the help of the Ruan brothers, I caught two more big carps, which I usually don’t see twice a year.”
Ruan Xiaoer said: "We were born in Shijie Village and grew up in Shijie Lake. Liangshan Boli is also our bathhouse. The owner of the village is bounded by a stream and a large lake, which is connected to the same water. Big fish can also be caught. There are a lot of them, most of them are sold in market towns, and occasionally eaten, they are also stewed randomly. How can I see so many kinds of things? It's a real treat today." Ruan Xiaowu and Ruan Xiaoqi agreed.
Having half drunken wine, Ruan Xiaoqi was straightforward and straightforward, and couldn't help but said to Zhao Zhen: "Master of the village, I'm talking to brother Bao Xu today. He came to the village not long ago. Now he has a job. I'll wait for you." The brothers also want to ask for a job with the owner of the village. "The three brothers stood up and bowed together.
Zhao Zhen hurriedly helped the three of them up and said, "It's not that we don't arrange duties for the three brothers. I just saw the brothers running around and working hard. I will only wait for the brothers to rest for two days before discussing it. Since I mentioned this today, I will discuss it with the three brothers." The brothers talked about it. Now Guanghui, Jiao Ting, Han Bolong, and Bao Xu are all coaches at the village. They usually coach Zhuang Ding, but they also have other things. For example, the Guanghui brothers are building a manor in Baishigang this year. A pagoda temple, brother Guanghui went to guard it, brother Han Bolong also ran the tavern business in the village; brother Bao Xu led some villagers to garrison Kushu Tun in the northwest, and brother Jiao Ting garrisoned Zhuangzi
The four brothers are all tigers on land, but they lack brothers who are like dragons in the water. We also invite the three brothers to serve as instructors and select some brave fishermen who dare to fight to teach them some water kung fu and become sailors. Help me expand the territory of this place. My brother and I have similar temperaments and have the same minds. It's just that my brother has to be wronged to also serve as the fishing manager. There is no need for the three brothers to worry about trivial matters. I will let Cinnabar be the manager to assist you and so on.
There are four-bearded carps in the big lake in the north. They are excellent spiritual creatures. Eating one carp can strengthen your physical condition. Firstly, it is a designated autumn tax credit item in Yuncheng County. Secondly, we will wait for you. Brothers can also enjoy it. Even getting the main world is a good deal. What do you think of this matter, brother? "
After hearing this, the three Ruan brothers were happy and agreed without any hesitation.
Ruan Xiaoer said: "We are fishermen by nature, and fishing is very important to us. That's the ability to eat, which is most suitable for us. The uncles and brothers we brought with us are also fishermen, and they will fish with us as soon as possible. "
Ruan Xiaowu said: "I have the strength to eat spiritual fish. This Shijie Lake is connected to Liangshan Lake, and there is also a spiritual creature, which is replaced by a mud drill. This thing is rare, but it requires people to explore in the mud at the bottom of the water. I have one on my boat, waiting for me to fetch it and present it to the owner of the village. "As you speak, you will get up.
Ruan Xiaoer and Ruan Xiaoqi also stood up: "I also have one on my boat." After saying this, everyone laughed. After a while, the three Ruan brothers each brought a catfish. Zhao Zhen looked around and saw that Ruan Xiaoqi had the biggest one, Ruan Xiaoer had the smallest one, and Ruan Xiaowu was in the middle.
World Log
Eight-bearded Catfish
Spiritual creature, owned by Shijie Lake, often found in the mud, and burrowed in the mud.
The spirit does not exceed 25, and it can be increased a little by eating one kilogram.
Zhao Zhen shouted: "It's a good spiritual thing, but it's a pity that it can't be fed."
Immediately called Li Xiaoer and told him to make the stew into a pot, and put it all in bowls. Make one pound per bowl. Li Xiaoer carried the three fish down.
The Ruan brothers were seated at the table, and everyone in Jiao Ting came to persuade them again. They ate more than ten bowls of wine from the big bowl. Within an hour, Li Xiaoer sent two young men to carry two trays, each holding seven. Bowl, put it on the table.
Li Xiaoer said: "The owner of the village cleaned everything carefully, except for the gills of the fish, squeezed out the dirt in the belly, along with the fish bubbles, fish blood, fish intestines, etc., and made fourteen bowls, small Two kilograms, the big one is seven kilograms, and the middle one is five kilograms. The largest one has a jade ring in its belly." He handed it to Zhao Zhen, who didn't have time to take a closer look and put it in his sleeve.
Everyone laughed after hearing Li Xiaoer's words, and Li Xiaoer looked confused. Zhao Zhen said to Li Xiaoer, "It's none of your business. The weight corresponds to Xiaoer's name, Xiaowu, Xiaoqi. Isn't it God's will."
Everyone laughed again.
Zhao Zhen asked everyone at the table to take a bowl each, but San Ruan refused, saying that he had already eaten and it was of little use to the three of them. Zhao Zhen said: "How does it taste?"
Ruan Xiaoqi said: "It's delicious. Even without salt, it's still more delicious than other fish."
Zhao Zhen insisted on letting San Ruan also eat it. Each ate a bowl and said: "Then eat another bowl. Although it does not increase the attributes, it is still a rare delicacy."
Ruan Xiaoer wanted to refuse, but Ruan Xiaoqi said: "Damn it, just eat once, brother, don't refuse."
Zhao Zhen said: "Xiaoqi is still happy." There were eight good men at the table. After finishing a bowl, Zhao Zhen saw that there were still six bowls left, and said to Zhao Yuanli: "Take three bowls and give them to Sun Zheng, Li Gu, and Brother Yun. Li Xiaoer, you take two bowls and go down with Qian Hun's family to enjoy them. I You and your wife have worked very hard while waiting for dinner at the manor, so this is a reward for waiting. There is no way your wife can become a hero and go one step further than you. "
After hearing this, Li Xiaoer knelt down. He fell in front of Zhao Zhen and said thank you to the owner of the village for cultivating him. I took two bowls of fish and went down carefully.
Zhao Zhen looked at the remaining bowl of eight-bearded catfish and said to Zhao Yuanli: "Send it to the west courtyard so that Bai Langzhong can also have a taste."
(End of this chapter)