Chapter 148 He Ying
I have saved a lot of eggs and duck eggs at home, but not as much as before.
Liang Yuemin came to his home the first two times and brought a lot of things.
When I left, I naturally couldn’t let anyone go empty-handed, so I carried two baskets of eggs and duck eggs back.
Now someone came to buy them. They picked out a total of fifty pieces of the two items and sold them at the highest price on the market.
The couple knelt down and picked them up carefully, looked at the quality of the chicken and duck eggs, and nodded secretly, not feeling that they were at a disadvantage.
After weighing the weight, it was also very satisfying to give the money.
Actually, free-range eggs are much smaller than normal eggs.
Chen Ling’s eggs are so big that they are almost as big as other people’s duck eggs.
Many people saw it and thought it was not native eggs.
But to the touch, the eggshells are much thicker than eggs laid by farmed chickens.
In fact, not only eggs, but duck eggs are also larger than normal.
Even if I haven’t eaten it, I know that such chicken and duck eggs are definitely good.
Of course, today’s people are not as particular as those in later generations, and they don’t pay attention to whether they have local eggs or not. They look bigger, but they feel better.
The couple didn't stay long. After buying, they picked up the basket and left.
After leaving, Qin Rongxian said that the two of them lived not far from them in the county town. They bought this not for themselves, but for their daughter during confinement. Liang Hongyu gave some to her a few days ago and made steamed eggs for her daughter to eat. I still wanted it, so I made a special trip here.
"I live not far away..."
Hearing what Qin Rongxian said, Chen Ling was stunned for a moment, and suddenly felt that the two people looked familiar.
"Uncle, these two are not Qin Qiumei's parents-in-law, right?"
"Haha, do you know each other?"
"That girl is Qiu Mei's husband's family. If we really talk about it, the girl who should call me Fourth Uncle is from Qinwan in the south of the city. When you were building a house before, I met you at your house and knew that it was the plan. Your aunt and I both had some impressions of having a baby. When we met and talked with each other that day, we found out that she was from the same country. Her parents-in-law retired this year and had nothing to do at home. They just started to communicate with each other recently. "
Chen Ling nodded, indicating that he understood.
He didn't know him at first, and when Zhao Dahai drank too much when he was building a house, he drove his car to help Qin Qiumei off, and then he felt that she looked familiar, but he only saw her briefly and left. I didn't recognize him when I came home this time.
They are all families who are not short of money anyway.
Find a home to buy it to save him from going to the county town.
While chatting, Liang Yuemin set up the chessboard, and an old man and a young man started killing each other.
He watched for a while and saw that the game of chess between father and son took a little long, so he turned around, grabbed a handful of wheat, whistled and went to feed the pigeons.
Recently, father and son have been coming here every now and then.
The villagers also knew that they were looking for Chen Ling to play chess and cards.
After a while, a bunch of people gathered in the yard.
Chen Ling lost two games in a row.
Not long after the change, Qin Rongxian had an argument with an old man in the village until his face turned red and his neck became thick.
The onlookers didn’t favor anyone, they hugged their arms and watched the excitement.
It was noisy and noisy until noon.
Qin Rongxian was still unsatisfied and made an appointment with a few old men to fight again tomorrow.
Then he refused to stay for dinner, so he and his son rode away on a bicycle.
The villagers also left one after another. Before leaving, Chen Yubin from the Guoxing family dropped a few words.
"Uncle Fugui, remember to eat early in the evening, we have to go to the Earth Temple."
"I got it."
The village went hunting together, and we had to go to the Earth Temple the night before. To worship the Lord of the Earth.
Pray to the Lord of the Land for blessings and get more prey.
As for why the sacrifice is made to the land instead of the mountain god, it is unknown.
It has been passed down from the older generation and has always been like this.
Afternoon.
The seven groups who wanted to enter the mountain gathered together at Wang Lixian's house.
Let’s discuss tomorrow’s hunting together.
Which direction to go, who has the right dog to chase the mountain, who will guard the pass, who will search the mountain, etc. The detailed division of labor is not needed in the outer forest and there are few prey. These are all after going deep into the mountain forest.
After everything is prepared, all that is left is to go to the Tutu Temple to worship the Tutu God in the evening.
In addition to offering large offerings during the Chinese New Year, Tutu Temple also has people adding incense and burning paper during festivals such as the Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival.
Normally no one comes here, so it’s relatively deserted.
The inside was full of dust, cobwebs, and the dust was very thick. A few young people cleaned it in advance before starting to worship.
Everyone who enters the mountain this time, no matter which team they are in, must come here, burn some incense, light yellow paper, offer fruits and meat, kowtow respectfully, and say a few words. Words of respect.
Otherwise, so many people would enter the mountain without even saying hello.
Grandfather Land will be unhappy and hide all the prey, or let them run away, so that no one who goes hunting in the mountains can catch a single hair.
At about nine o'clock at night, the worship was basically finished.
Chen Ling got up and went to set off the cannon.
A large plate of Erqiji was taken out from the sack, lined up in a row, and lit around the Tutu Temple. The flames burst out and exploded in the night sky.
The sound lasted for ten minutes.
At this point, worshiping the Lord of the Earth is complete.
The last ones to leave closed the temple door and waited until tomorrow to enter the mountain.
The seventh team had the most people entering the mountain. In addition to Chen Dazhi and Wang Lixian, there were also several uncles and brothers from Chen Yuqiang and Chen Ze's family, totaling twelve people.
There were still five people who couldn't get a gun, because they thought they were too young, so they all rushed to follow up the mountain.
Early in the morning on the fourth day of leap August, Chen Ling put on his shotgun and led the two dogs out.
Wait outside the village to set off.
He didn't bring too many things. He just put on his coat and packed a package, asking Hei Wa to help carry it.
There is a woodcutter stuck diagonally on his waist, which is used to open roads and cut off vines.
This one is similar in shape to a dog-leg knife. It is a few years old and was left by Chen Ling’s father. He often brought it with him when delivering letters.
Whether it's to open a road or to defend yourself, this knife can solve the problem, it's very sharp.
After special processing and polishing, it is still sharp and sharp after all these years, with no signs of rust.
For people living in the mountains, a hatchet is a must-have item at home.
Just like a sickle, there are always two or three spares at home.
As a hunter in the mountains, a woodchopping knife is as important as a skinning hunting knife.
In addition to clearing roads in areas with dense grass and vines, it can be used to defend yourself against wild beasts that suddenly jump out. It can also be used to chop bamboo to make rafts, which has many uses.
It didn’t take long for everyone from team seven to arrive.
Although the other teams did not go together, they were still lively. Outside the village, groups of three and five gathered together, smoking, talking and laughing with great enthusiasm.
Chen Ling brought the dog.
Others in Team 7 also brought their dogs.
This was discussed at Wang Lixian's house yesterday. The two dogs of Chen Ling's house are more powerful.
As long as the two of them take the lead, the local dogs in the village will become completely different, extremely ferocious.
Dare to rush forward in the face of wolves.
And the dogs in the village, after the last battle with the wolves.
There were a lot of injuries, but they did look a lot more ferocious, barking, and their spirits changed.
When hunting in the countryside, we don’t pay much attention to hounds such as retrieval and tracking.
The local dogs that I raise, like the yellow tabby that Wang Lixian brings, can search, chase, bark and bite a dragon after training their legs.
It’s gun hunting anyway.
It is much easier than usual to go into the mountains and hunt prey.
Dogs are mainly used for warning and searching for prey and driving them out of the mountains. "Now that everyone is here, let's wrap up our trouser legs. Let's get ready to go."
After Wang Lixian smoked a cigarette, he asked everyone to wrap their legs and feet with tape. After entering the mountain, it can prevent poisonous insects from getting in.
After wrapping their belts and tying their legs, a group of people set out to the north to enter the mountains from Chen Ling's home.
Each of them was carrying a cloth bag with bags of various sizes hanging on their backs, which also contained medicine and some commonly used items.
Passing past the wheat field and heading north, the entrance to the village in the northwest corner is Nianzikou.
The old nianzigang is no longer there. The fields next to the village at that time are now built into houses.
But Langdao Rock has not changed much. It is the highest peak of the mountain in front of us, and we have to pass it this time.
“Look at Fugui, Susu is still here to see you off.”
After walking for a while, Chen Dazhi smiled and patted Chen Ling on the shoulder, asking him to look back.
Chen Ling turned around and saw Wang Susu and her sister standing at the entrance of the village, looking over here.
In the past, Chen Ling went to the mountains just to play.
This time we have to go deep into Wuyun Mountain, which is very dangerous.
On weekdays, the villagers' activities are only on the periphery. If they want to get more prey, they have to go deeper.
Among them, wild boars and wild wolves are very common, as well as leopards. Poisonous snakes, poisonous insects, land leeches and the like are even more difficult to guard against... There are many dangers in the deep mountains and old forests, and there are many things that cannot be named, which are also very deadly.
Before leaving, Wang Susu was unwilling to say unlucky words, but how could she not be worried.
She had to wait until the team had gone far before coming over to take a look.
Chen Ling seemed to be able to see his little daughter-in-law's big eyes that concealed many emotions. He smiled and waved to her, shouted "Go back quickly," and then called the dog barking after him. Called the two dogs, turned around and walked away over a steep slope.
Everyone followed closely behind, and naturally some teasing and joking was unavoidable.
"Fugui, after passing Langdiao Rock, let Xiao Jin lead the dogs to chase the mountain. Xiao Jin can run fast."
After walking up the mountain road, Wang Lixian suggested.
He got it right by accident.
Xiao Jin does have this ability, he can be the queen of dogs.
Wang Lixian said that it was also on the night of the wolf hunt that he and the villagers all witnessed Xiao Jin’s amazing speed.
When running, it's like following the wind. You can't even see the shadow of your legs. If you see a wolf, you will give up.
"Okay, then this big responsibility will fall on my little Jin."
Chen Ling touched Xiao Jin's head and told him to drive away from the mountain later.
It doesn’t matter if there are few prey outside the forest. Once you climb over the mountains outside and enter the inaccessible mountains, you have to release your dogs from outside to inside to search them step by step.
The presence of prey is mainly judged by the barking of dogs. When dogs smell the scent of prey, they will naturally bark loudly and continuously, which means that prey has appeared. If the dog barks softly, and The barking sometimes stops, indicating that no prey has appeared yet.
When the prey is found moving, the people searching the mountain will send signals one by one, shouting loudly that the prey has come out of the mountain and has reached a certain location. Please pay attention.
Then outflank them and raise their guns to fight.
"Haha, Uncle Fugui, why are you talking nonsense to a dog? No matter how smart it is, can it still understand human words?"
Chen Yubin, a boy from the Guoxing family, laughed.
After finishing speaking, he was scolded by Chen Dazhi: "Old dogs understand human nature, old dogs understand human nature. Have you never heard of this? When you were an electrician, you were electrocuted and fell under a tree. , you ask who called me? Isn’t it my dog?”
"Your second grandma was still alive at that time, and the dog at home was very strong, with shiny fur. The dog was grateful and sensible."
Chen Yubin was confused after hearing this: "Huh? Why haven't you heard from An Da? "
"I won't tell you, it was Brother Guoxing who was beaten with a sap, so I told you. You guys hold grudges."
"Who, that bastard is trying to beat me up? Uncle Dazhi, tell me, I definitely don't hold grudges."
"That man has died long ago, and the grass on his grave is old. It’s too high, there’s no point telling you.”
"..."
The two of them said.
Wang Lixian said to Chen Ling: "We are all going up the mountain. How can you let Heiwa carry so many things? The dog's waist is weak and it can run but cannot carry it. If it can't go far on the mountain, it will hurt the dog. "I'm exhausted."
"It's okay, Hei Wa is stronger than a calf. He's covered in tendons, so it won't be a problem to carry something on his back."
Even though Chen Ling said so.
But he still turned around and kicked Hei Wa beside him, and said: "Okay, since Brother Xian said, I won't let you carry the burden. You can lead the way. Behave well later and don't let Xiao Jin compete again." ”
He took off the package and carried it on his back.
Hei Wa was still heartless. He stuck out his tongue and looked at him innocently. Then he shook his hair vigorously and rushed forward to play with Xiao Jin and a group of local dogs.
The sun is still bright today, and the cool breeze is blowing gently. Looking at the heavy fruits on the wild trees, red and yellow, the ripe wild fruits exude a rich fruit aroma, and everyone feels comfortable physically and mentally. .
But after entering the mountains and forests, the journey became difficult.
As long as no one walks on the trails created by the villagers to collect herbs and game in the mountains for half a month, weeds and vines will completely block them, as if these trails have never appeared.
The brothers Chen Yubin and Chen Guangbin who were walking in front, holding woodcutter, cut through the thorns and opened the way in front of them.
This work seems very enjoyable, but in fact it is very tiring.
Weeds are slightly better, but intertwined vines and shrubs are not so easy to deal with.
The physical exertion of these young people is very great. Chen Yuqiang is still relatively fat and not suitable for this job. From time to time, Chen Ze and his brothers have to step forward and take turns to clear the way.
More than an hour later, we climbed over the top of the mountain where Langdao Rock is located.
Wang Lixian reminded again: "It's shady, watch your steps."
It's referring to the poisonous snakes and insects under your feet, which are mostly on the shady side of the mountain.
There are usually fewer people here, and the road is more difficult to walk.
The canes are also thicker, and the shrubs and thorns are messy.
The young people were panting from exhaustion and swinging their arms. The wild vines were thick and tough, and their arms were sore and numb when they were chopped.
Seeing this, Chen Ling pulled out the woodcutter and stepped forward: "Let me do it, you guys have a rest."
Replaced them all.
When everyone backed away, Chen Ling picked up the woodcutter and waved it.
The sound of "clicking" and "clicking" kept coming.
Wild vines and shrubs broke in response, and the snow-white hatchet was particularly dazzling in the slightly dark forest.
The team was indeed much faster.
When we arrived at a valley.
The two dogs beside Chen Ling suddenly pricked up their ears and were about to rush out, but Chen Ling stopped them immediately.
“What happened to Fugui?”
Wang Lixian's eyes became solemn.
The people behind him also raised their shotguns vigilantly.
Chen Ling put his finger to his mouth and shushed softly.
Then he pointed forward.
Everyone looked along the steps, and the view ahead was much wider. There was a mountain stream not far away, with gurgling water, green bamboos and dense trees all around. There were big white birds with long toes standing in the water. The beak is trimmed with unvaried feathers.
It was a group of white cranes, about seven or eight of them, a small group of cranes.
At this time, cranes were playing in the water in the mountain stream, but there was a strange white crane, with its long neck held high, chest puffed out, and round eyes open, as if it was watching vigilantly.
Everyone held their breath and concentrated, not daring to disturb them.
But the local dog couldn't hold it back, whining softly, surrounding Heiwa and Xiaojin, its tail wagging restlessly, always wanting to rush over.
The alert white crane quickly discovered the movement here, so it called loudly, flapped its wings, put its legs together, stretched its neck and held its head high, and flew into the sky.
Then, another clear and long cry was heard in the air.
Perhaps hearing the warning from their companions, the other white cranes also stretched their necks, flapped their wings and flew into the sky.
"It's Crane Fei who's back."
Chen Dazhi raised his thin face, looked at the sky in the distance and sighed.
The crane is here again, autumn is here, and the year is coming to an end soon.
(End of this chapter)