Living in the mountains and forests as hunters

Chapter 38

Dinner was simple venison and winter bamboo shoots, as well as pickled vegetable and egg drop soup. After eating, the two of them began to toss some ice water again. The big pot was covered with a small pot, and the ice in the small pot was pressed on the meat, and the heat went up. The cool air goes down, and the ice can freeze the meat.

After packing up their things, the two of them washed their hands and feet again, and they were about to go to bed. At this time, a wolf howled suddenly came from outside. Hearing that the sound was much closer than usual, Zhao Yiyi couldn't help being startled, and hurriedly put on his shoes , went to the door to listen, and Dug followed, opened the door a little bit carefully, and looked outside.

"Sister, why, what, sister, I feel as if the wolf is nearby!"

When saying this, not only Zhao Yiyi, but even Zhao Dahu couldn't help shivering. Seeing the quietness in the courtyard, Zhao Yiyi made a plan in his mind, and hurriedly closed the door, then pulled the table over and put it on top of him. Zhao Dahu said:
"Don't be afraid, we have a courtyard, and the courtyard wall is also covered with thorns, and it is high. Even if real wolves cross the boundary and reach our boundary, they will not be able to enter. I reckon, it is probably a wolf from Wolf Mountain. I came here because I was very hungry, and I will definitely leave at dawn. After all, this is not their own territory, and they are also worried that they will meet a large number of hunters, and they will die!"

She said it with confidence, but her behavior of pulling the table has already clearly expressed her uneasiness, but fortunately, what she said is not unreasonable, even if the wolf really crossed the line, it will be too late for a while. If they can't get here, there are courtyard walls blocking them. At least the two siblings are safe at this time.

"Yes, yes, my brother-in-law will be back the day after tomorrow, and I'm afraid they will have to escape by then. My brother-in-law's bow and arrow are very powerful."

Speaking of bows and arrows, Zhao Yiyi suddenly thought that since he got married, he seemed to be a little bit unmotivated. He knew how dangerous it was to live in the mountains, but he didn't even want to learn more about archery. It was a waste of time. Long time also wastes her own physical condition. Zhao Dani's body, although she can't eat enough all the year round and is a little thin, but she also works because she was young, digging wild vegetables and picking firewood all over the mountain, her body flexibility has always been very good, The body also has some strength, at least not inferior to those gentle and ordinary men at the foot of the mountain. If you really learn some skills, not to mention the strength of your fists and feet, and your achievements, at least you can have some self-protection skills in this mountain, right?

Thinking of this, Zhao Yiyi secretly made up her mind to wait for An Dalang to come back. No matter what, she also wanted to learn some hunting skills, but what should she do now?
Just when the two of them were restless in the cave, the sound of howling wolves outside became louder, Zhao Yiyi felt as if the wolf was getting closer, how good this is!

"Dahu, think about it, did you miss anything when you dealt with those trap bloodstains?"

"No! I have read every place three times! They are all done according to what my brother-in-law taught me."

"Then why did this wolf come here today? Could it be that a herd of deer has come? It attracted this wolf? I heard from your brother-in-law that there are twenty or thirty wolves on this wolf mountain! There are also jackals following them." , Very powerful, usually he never goes to provoke, there are many rabbits, goats, deer on the mountain, they don't have to come here to find food, why is it different this time?"

"Sister, tell me, could it be a snow disaster? Didn't it snow heavily a few days ago? Could it be that something went wrong in Langshan Mountain, which made them change places?"

"No, most wolves live in caves in winter, and they will be afraid of snow there."

"What's the matter? Could it be that the tigers from Baihu Mountain came to them and drove the wolves out? My brother-in-law said that apart from humans, the wolves are only dangerous to them, such as tigers and leopards."

"It's not certain, but it sounds like there are a lot of wolves! Could it be a pack of wolves? It shouldn't be! Wolves never live together in different groups! Why are there so many wolves in this wolf mountain? "

"Sister, I think this is a bit strange! Don't they usually get into the water and not violate the river? Even on the road to Wangjiagou, there is no sign of them. Why did they come out all of a sudden?"

"How do I know, who to ask at this time?"

"Sister, tell me, how long are they going to stay? They won't stay here, will they? Will you meet my brother-in-law when he comes back?"

When Zhao Dahu said this, Zhao Yiyi was not sure, but secretly prayed in his heart, it must not mean that the wolves want to migrate!If it is normal to cross the border to find food, it will take a day or two at most, and the wolves will naturally leave. If they are restless on their own mountains and want to come here to live, what can I do?An Dalang doesn't know anything, and he has two children with him. What if he encounters him when he comes back?
In such uneasiness, Zhao Yiyi and Zhao Dahu didn't sleep almost all night, listening to the movement outside, even Zhao Dahu bravely went to the yard and lit a bunch of bonfires. Wolves are afraid of fire and people. Because of their suspicious nature, before they figured out the situation, they saw the fire and knew that there were people, so they would not come here at will.With fire, it is telling them that their natural enemy, human beings, is here, and it is also telling them that human beings already know that they are coming.

It was finally dawn, and the howling of wolves could no longer be heard outside. Zhao Yiyi finally let go of half of her heart. Why did she say half? Firstly, she was not sure if the wolf had really left, and secondly, she remembered The wolf didn't come out to wander around very often. If he didn't leave and squatted in that corner, wouldn't that mean that the wolf was really planning to set up camp in his sphere of influence?Anyway, at least it's safe now, and that's why she let go of half of her heart.

"Dahu, let's count the firewood at home and see how long it lasts, and bury the traps brought by your brother-in-law at the door and mark them. If it's safe to live nearby, try our best to spend more time during the day today. Get some firewood nearby."

Zhao Yiyi looked at the younger brother beside her, and thought that she was an adult at any rate, she had to stand up and do something, otherwise this ten-year-old child might get scared out of his wits, and she had to worry about the safety of the two of them!
"Sister, why do you need so much firewood? I saw that we have a lot of firewood in the cave. Even if we light a bonfire in the yard like last night, it is enough for one night."

"Not only for one night, but we also need to prepare for tomorrow's day. Your brother-in-law and Dabao and his two children, if you don't have any preparations, if you meet them along the way, you will die. Let's light the bonfire. Add some dung, the smoke will rise high, and your brother-in-law will be able to see it from a long distance. He must know that something happened at home, so he will be more careful. Maybe he will call Uncle Lin and the others to come over. More, it's safe, isn't it!"

As Zhao Yiyi said, she put a stone on the edge of the yard, stood on tiptoe and looked outside, thinking in her heart, if it wasn't for the two of them, one woman and one child, she would have thought about finding some As for wolf dung, didn’t people use wolf dung for the beacon fire at the border in ancient times? It is said that the reason why wolf smoke became a tool for conveying news is because the smoke turned black when it burned.

It's a pity that she didn't dare to leave her safe fortress too far. Such thoughts can only be shelved, and those traps made by An Dalang, as far as she wants to come, after being harassed by wolves for such a night, there must be a lot of animals Those who panic and do not choose their way will be recruited, and they are dying in the trap!Such a good thing!Even those skins are money!It's a pity that she didn't dare to think about it at this time!If the wolves are still there, if they go out and compete with the wolves for food, they are looking for death, they don't have much fighting power.

"Understood, sister, don't go out. I'm a man. When I go out, I'll pick it up around here. No, sister. Give me the axe. You don't need to pick it up. I'll just chop down the tree down here. This tree is wet firewood, as long as it is lit, there will be smoke, and a piece of wood can be lit for a long time! Just use it during the day."

"It's good to pay attention to this."

Zhao Yiyi's eyes lit up when he heard this, but he was really stupid, since this is the case, if there is not enough time, can he chop one more?Start ordering this afternoon, in case that idiot An Dalang comes back at night!This man is really uncertain, according to his usual way of loving his family, it's better to be more careful.

"In this way, you cut down a tree first, and we will start lighting it in the afternoon. In case of the past, add some smelly grass to the remaining branches and leaves on the tree at night, and smoke the ground around the door. I will see how they come. If If there is no sound at night, it means the wolf has left, if it is still there, then tomorrow morning, I will light a bonfire here, and you can continue to cut trees outside."

Zhao Yiyi, who was reminded by Zhao Dahu, immediately thought of a way, the stinky smoke attack, this wolf is like a dog, the nose is the best, and they don't like the stinky smoke.

The two brothers and sisters who had an idea immediately got busy again. Zhao Dahu touched the ax and carefully opened the yard door and walked out. He cut trees on the side of the downhill path, and the yard door was ajar, so that it was convenient for Duhu to enter. , Such a distance is relatively safe. If he sees any movement, he can enter the yard as quickly as possible and close the door.

As for Zhao Yiyi, he lit a fire in the yard, added a handful of sulfur powder, and added a stinky weed, then placed a stool at the gate of the yard, stood on it, looked around, and stood guard for Zhao Dahu. .

In such a tense atmosphere, Zhao Yiyi was not in the mood to cook, until Zhao Dahu cut down the tree, dragged it into the yard smoothly, and closed the door of the yard again, and the two siblings let go at the same time. In a breath, Zhao Dahu put the tree aside, ready to use this tree to connect the bonfire when it was almost lit, and Zhao Yiyi was finally in the mood to cook, at least he couldn't starve himself.He warmed up the leftover venison and winter bamboo shoots from yesterday, steamed a tray of steamed buns, and the two siblings ate together.

Watching the sun outside shifting to the west little by little, Zhao Yiyi's heart twitched again. She didn't know if she would hear the uneasy voice this time at night, but she just stared blankly. Looking at the gradually darkening sky outside, I kept praying in my heart.

(End of this chapter)