Living in the mountains and forests as hunters

Chapter 52

This is to send a few men who are planning to live in his house to work again, but everyone thinks it makes sense and nods one after another.The men were all vigorous and decisive, so they immediately acted. As soon as An Dalang finished the work in his hands, he got up and prepared to go, while the other men took over his work and continued to dismember the wild boar.And Zhao Yiyi started to prepare meals, because there were too many people, so the meal had to be made earlier, otherwise it would be too late.

Dabao and Erbao listened to An Dalang and the others all the way, knowing that there would be many people in their family during the Chinese New Year, and they were very happy. Children like to be lively the most. There are only uncles, aunts, and the four of them in this mountain. Loneliness, the most important thing is, someone will come to work tomorrow, will the little uncle come?It's been a long time since they've seen each other!Children also feel like they don't see each other one day.

An Dalang picked up a wild boar and left straight away. He was going to use this pig to exchange for the wages of Tuyu's family, and he could buy some other things for the rest. After all, if so many people celebrated the New Year together, he would also I wonder if there are enough vegetables at home!Uncle Liang from Zhaojiawozi said that if he went down the mountain to buy dried vegetables and the like, he would have to pay for it, so he could just use this pork as the top, which is the most affordable at this time of year.

As soon as An Dalang left, the others divided the work. Dabao followed Zhao Yiyi to cook, and Erbao was taken by Lin Erwa to light a bonfire in the cave and clean the ground. , such a light work, it is very convenient for children to do it.

When An Dalang came back at night carrying a basket of soil embryos, followed by a follower, Zhao Dahu, carrying a basket of dried vegetables, Zhao Yiyi already thought it was a bit funny. It's only been a while, and this kid, Dahu, has already gone here It's been two times, if you pick it up again during the Chinese New Year, wouldn't this family have been living here for most of the time?Fortunately, my mother was relieved, so I let him run around alone.

Everyone was very happy with Zhao Dahu's arrival, especially the children, who were so lively that the small cave suddenly felt a little rubbing shoulders.Zhao Dahu even talked to Lin Erwa about the story of his discovery of this cave, showing his wisdom, which made everyone laugh.

Not long after dawn the next day, Uncle Qi, who knew the way, came with twenty strong young men from the village, each with a big basket, carrying soil embryos, and everyone had smiles on their faces, could they not laugh? Well!There is still such a job in such weather, and it is still a job for the meat directly. Some people don't like it there, especially the poorest families, and they want to thank Zhao Yiyi. The bones can also be stewed and eaten, which has made them live a meaty life recently, but it makes the family happy.

"Da Lang! He's a man. He's going to clean up the house again so soon. He's got all the soil embryos from three or five families in our village who are planning to build a house at once! It's really amazing if you have the ability!"

Seventh Uncle looked at An Dalang happily. He and Dani's father are old brothers, and they have always had a good relationship. Seeing that Dani is married to a good person and can support everyone in her natal family, there will be people who don't like it.

On the contrary, An Dalang smiled foolishly and said:

"It's not me alone. It was made by Uncle Lin and the brothers of the Wu family. After finishing the work, those who traveled from south to north, and those who missed the place, have a place to rest!"

When An Dalang said this, everyone else couldn't help but look at him more. To be honest, hunters in the mountains build a wooden house, or build a temporary residence on a tree, and put some rice grains and firewood in it, so as to save their lives. Prepare for emergencies, and a well-made house and prepared food are not necessarily for yourself. If other people pass by, they can also take them if they need them. Just remember to make up for them afterwards. Such things are not in this mountain forest. rare.

It is also a manifestation of the simplicity, kindness, and benevolence of people in the feudal society. It can even be said that this is already a spiritual state. A method that is convenient for oneself and convenient for others.No matter how noble or simple it is, such a place doesn't really need a big price, just a piece of wood, it takes a little time, but what did An Dalang and the others do this time?That's different, because they paid a lot more than those. Not to mention anything else, the heated kang alone requires a lot of expenses, which is really a bit big for poor people in the mountains.

Seventh Uncle thought about it and asked:

"Dalang, don't you want to open an inn?"

He thought, after paying so much, if he didn't get any money, wouldn't it be a big loss?No matter how kind you are, it's not good to drag down your own life, isn't it!But An Dalang smiled and said:

"It's not an inn, but I don't need everything. I'm thinking of using a few boxes in the empty space in the middle of this cave. Put some rice grains and dried vegetables in one box. The other box is empty, and I will pile it up in the other." Bring some firewood. If someone stays here in the future and uses rice, grain and firewood, if you have strength, then use firewood to make up for your own expenses. If you have food, use food to make up for your expenses. If you have nothing, Then use copper plates, no matter how much you like, just put it in an empty box. When this house is built, I can use it myself, and visitors can also live in it. Therefore, the kang, bedding and so on are naturally provided by ourselves, and others If you want to use it, it’s just a temporary loan, so don’t worry too much about it, but I don’t own this cave alone, so I don’t need to pay for the inn to stay overnight, so it’s still the way of the hunter’s house in the mountains.”

When he said this, everyone looked at him and Uncle Lin differently. They only felt that they were doing good deeds. Uncle Qi hurriedly said:

"If that's the case, what wages can we ask for? This is doing good deeds, Dalang, you should have made it clear earlier!"

"Seventh Uncle, don't be like this. Since it's winter and you are asked to work, naturally you should pay for the wages. Besides, after the building is completed, we will be the first to enjoy it! There can take advantage of everyone in this way. If everyone thinks that here Alright, I’ll just help to collect more firewood when I come to stay overnight. Why worry about it, we are rich people now! We just got a lot of prey, so why don’t you give us a chance to spend it? I can count on this meat if I get it It's easier, don't use the market price outside to calculate with me."

An Dalang often walks around now, and his speech is no longer the same as An Dalang a few months ago. Not only does he sound polite, but also makes people feel comfortable, and the truth is also the same. Uncle Lin couldn't help but read more After a few glances, I thought to myself, An Dalang went to his daughter-in-law, not to mention his popularity, even his demeanor has changed a lot. In the future, let him and Da Lang walk around more, and learn more from them, so that they may be more promising in the future.

After hearing this, Uncle Qi nodded after thinking about it. He knew that An Dalang was indeed living a better life than them now, and those who have the skills in their hands are the best!They didn't dare to provoke this wild boar, but in An Dalang's hands, how many wild boars is this within half a year?Besides, which of these young men who came out of the village didn't come out to let the family eat meat. Could it be that because of a word of my own, I made them spit out the meat in their hands?This is unrealistic, it is better to just go on like this.

"Alright, you heard it too. This is what An Dalang and the others do for good. Do it more carefully. If you come to live in the future, remember to put in more effort so as not to lose your heart. This is what we are doing Good deeds have become a matter of earning food!"

The rest of these words are all for the young and strong Zhao family. Those men are mostly the juniors of Uncle Qi, so naturally they dare not not listen to what Uncle Qi said. They are mostly honest people and are not used to taking advantage of others. He was reluctant to spit out the meat again, but he also felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. Now that he heard what An Dalang and Uncle Qi said, he felt that there was a reason to let him go, so he immediately nodded in agreement.
"Uncle Qi, look at what you said, we also know the truth, Dalang, you have handled this matter openly! You can compare us all at once, if you can't do it, next time you come to the village, you have to come to my house to have a drink Just a glass, or I won't feel at ease."

Da Zhu and An Dalang were also familiar, so naturally they spoke more casually.He was the first to speak, he is the son of the village chief, and he can be regarded as somewhat influential among young and middle-aged people. There are quite a few people who agree with this statement.
"No, Dalang, it's time to come to the village to drink."

"Da Lang, tell me earlier next time, we'd better bring some more stuff for you to supplement."

"It would have been cheaper for you if you knew about the soil embryo in my house."

"You idiot, why don't you say it's not money."

"It was called by my father. It took a long time, and it's not worth the money. My mother won't cry and show me! At worst, I'll eat less and make up a few pennies, that's the best."

"Hahaha, let's say you're a fool, you really are a fool, and Dalang doesn't need a few pennies for you."

"Okay, brothers, hurry up and do the work, we have taken this kindness wages, this work should be done better, not to mention, Da Ni's food, I have been hungry for a long time, it was all caused by the elder brother, He said it to me three or five times, which made me drool a lot."

"Er Zhu, there are three of you here, are you thinking of eating all the New Year's dinner?"

"Hahaha, let me tell you, our village is the most powerful, and it seems that all the most edible ones have come. Speaking of which, how much rice should Dani cook this time!"

"Hey, it's still morning, and you want to eat now? You glutton."

"San'er, tell me, are we at a loss? The girl with the best food in our village is Dani. Why didn't they think of embarrassing An Dalang when they got married? Anyway, we are all clansmen. Brother, it's uncle!"

"Yes, it's a loss, can you make up for it?"

There are many young people, and there are many lively activities, but no matter how fiercely they bicker, the work in their hands is faster, but in a blink of an eye, there is already a kang and a wall is up.

(End of this chapter)