Xianggui

Seeing Grandpa's expression loosen, Ding Xiang said again, "Grandpa, think about how big I am, when did you hear me wrong? I also regret my life. If I were to go to sea and take a big boat now, I would definitely not go. fear death."

Ding Zhao thought about it and realized that every time he heard Xiangxiang's words, he was right.

He said, "Father, Xiangxiang is right. Since there is no danger, let her go again. When she grows up, she won't be able to go even if she wants to."

Ding Zhuang thought for a long time with a serious face, and then said, "Xiangxiang won't delay there, whether you can find ginseng and ganoderma or not, you must hurry back. Don't waste time looking for other things, money is not as important as life. You Just remember, if you have an accident, Grandpa will not survive."

Only then did Ding Zhao think of the most important question, "How will Xiangxiang get there without a flight bag?"

Ding Xiang took out the newly made flying bag from under the pillow, "I made another one."

Ding Zhuang and Ding Zhao looked at each other, it was determined after eating the weight.

After several people discussed it for a while, Ding Xiang fell asleep with satisfaction.

Neither Ding Zhuang nor Ding Zhao could fall asleep.

tension.

The sky is bright.

Zhang Laozhang came over tremblingly on crutches, and apologized to Ding Zhuang, "Oh, I'm sorry, I shouldn't let Xiangxiang eat drunk shrimp and make her suffer."

Ding Zhuang waved his hands with a dark face, "I don't blame my in-laws, it's Xiangxiang who is greedy."

Not to blame, but still not happy.

Breakfast is ready and Ding Xiang is still sleeping.

Ding Zhuang and Ding Zhao were invited to have dinner in the main hall.

Big Brother Hong and Brother Hong looked at them very sorry again, and they were also responsible for what happened to Xiangxiang.

Zhang Jinshan bowed to Ding Zhao, "Caomin pays homage to Mr. Ding."

These words made the atmosphere in the room relaxed immediately, and a smile appeared on Ding Zhuang's face.

During the meal, the Zhang family saw that the faces of the Ding family and his son were not ugly, and asked those officials about the situation in "Baotie".

Ding Zhao spoke briefly.

How to cast fine iron is now not only the secret of "Bao Tie", but also the secret of the imperial court.Only two officials saw the whole process of casting iron, while the others saw cast iron.They are very satisfied and give high praise.

Those people went to Jiaozhou again.A few years ago, Zhu Qian seized a cannon belonging to the Franji pirates. It was different from Dali's cannon. It had a long range and hit the target well.

I didn't dare to make it like this before because of the poor quality of iron in Dali, but it can be made with ductile iron.Zhu Qian made some improvements to this kind of cannon, which may be better than the cannon of the Franji, because the ductile iron is better than the iron of the Franji.

Invite those people to visit Jiaozhou, report back to the emperor and elders, and try to make that kind of cannon with ductile iron.

After seeing it, the officials returned to Linshui County and returned to Beijing by water.

Ding Zhao didn't go because he saw that kind of cannon years ago, and went to the capital together when they returned to Linshui County.Manufacture ductile iron together with the Weapons Bureau and the Staff Bureau, and then use this iron to make firearms and weapons.

He will stay in the capital for more than two months.

Beiquan Village wants to invite a flowing water banquet, and the Ding family will offer ten taels of silver.The Ding family always wanted to treat guests, and the Ding family gave out six taels of silver.Hearing that Mr. Zhang wanted to invite a few tables, Ding Zhao gave him another six taels of silver and told him not to accept gifts.

After dinner, Ding Zhao said to Big Brother Hong, "A few days ago when those adults were in Baotie, they mainly used charcoal instead of firewood. They left and needed firewood again. You have to go back quickly. Brother Liren Let the two go with you, Xiangxiang will take care of her for another day, and my father and I will take her back tomorrow."

Da Hong also doesn't want others to think that they are with Ding Xiang anytime.Ding Zhuang and his son are powerful, and he can rest assured that they will protect Ding Xiang.

Said, "Okay, let's go."

Ding Zhao asked them to take the mule away, and he would carry cloves home tomorrow.

Ding Zhuang said again, "Take Ling'er away too. Tomorrow we will walk fast, and I can't bear the little girl's delay."

The Zhang family prepared some mountain goods for them to take away.

Half an hour after they left, Ding Zhuang saw that Ding Xiang was in better spirits and proposed to go home.

"Zhaozi is going to the capital in a few days, we have to go back early to make preparations, so we can't delay the big event."

Mr. Zhang couldn't keep it, so he had to agree.

Ding Zhao said again, "Father and Xiangxiang go first, I'll go to Huangshi Mountain to have a look, and then go after watching."

After hearing this, Ding Xiang also clamored to go
Ding Zhuang said, "Then they all go."

Zhang Dabao wanted to go with him, but Ding Zhuang shook his head and said, "No, they have already delayed you a lot of time here. You are busy, we will go home after watching."

Zhang Laozhang gave them five flatbreads and six boiled eggs that they ate on the way.

This is only enough for lunch, and they still have to eat at night.I have everything else at home, but I don’t have any ducks.

Ding Xiang said, "Grandpa, I like to eat duck eggs fried with toon."

She also quietly packed some salt in the kitchen.

Zhang Laozhang was happy, and asked Liu to get the duck eggs.There were still twelve in the family, and Mrs. Liu brought ten.

Ding Zhao carried a big basket with Lilac and Feifei in it.Ding Zhuang carried a parcel on his back, which contained Ding Xiang's clothes and food.

After they went to the village, they walked north along Baishuihe for more than two quarters of an hour to the bridge.

Occasionally I meet people, including hunters and herb collectors, as well as people who pick up mountain products and fish.

They all knew the father and son of the Ding family, and greeted them with a smile, "Old shopkeeper, shopkeeper Ding."

Someone who is well-informed calls Ding Zhao "Master Ding."

On the way, Ding Zhao would pick up some firewood and edible wild vegetables.

After walking across the bridge for nearly a quarter of an hour, we came to Huangshi Mountain.

Except for the Yellowstone Mountains where there is no grass growing, the surroundings are green mountains and green waters.

The courtyard is built on the top of the mountain, and the yellow mud wall is high and strong to prevent wild animals.Wild beasts don't dare to come here in broad daylight, but it's hard to tell at night.

The cabins are not big, one has a stove, a table, a cauldron and some basic daily necessities.There is a large earthen kang in one room, on which a lot of hay is piled up, and there are iron rods under the grass, which are used to deal with wild animals.

Occasionally someone stays here for a night, or takes a rest.Some hunters outside the mountain will climb the wall and stay overnight before they can get out of the mountain.

In order to prevent wild animals, several traps were dug around, all marked.

Ding Xiang and Ding Zhuang sat on the kang, and Ding Zhao lit up the fire in the stove, and went down the mountain with a bucket to fetch water and came back to boil water and cook wild vegetable soup.

Several people ate lunch, leaving half a pancake and an egg for Ding Xiang to eat in the evening.Duck eggs have a fishy smell, and she doesn't like to eat them boiled in plain water.

In the afternoon, Ding Zhao went to the back of the mountain to see the traps.There was a rabbit in a trap. It had been dead for several days and was already smelly.

He took the rabbit out and threw it away, and then repaired the trap and leveled it.He went to the river to catch a fish and took it back for Feifei to eat.

Fearing that it might not come back after running away, Ding Xiang kept it by her side.

Ding Xiang saw that Ding Zhuang was restless and leaned against him to talk.

The soft words gradually soothed Ding Zhuang's heart.

After comforting grandpa, Dingxiang stood in the yard with Feifei in her arms and said "Yellowstone Mountain", reinforcing the name of this place.