Porridge and side dishes [farming]

Chapter 118 Fighting Tigers Up the Mountain 【Fog】

There is a lot more food at home, and it takes another round to waste when transporting it up the mountain.But at this time, there is no reason to dislike too much food.

The weather has been gloomy these days.Don't know when it will rain.Li Ji begged and hoped that it would not rain, and it would only rain at night.Otherwise, it will be delayed to send things up the mountain.

Almost all the animals have been moved up, but the feed for the animals still has to be brought up.Needless to say, pigs need to eat corn to grow fat.And chicken.Rabbits, cattle and sheep can be fed by eating grass.But right now he is still busy moving things up the mountain, where is the time to mow the grass?You can't herd sheep.Therefore, the grass we are eating now still needs to be carried online on two legs.Fortunately, most of the rabbits and chickens have been taken away, and the rest are easy to feed.When carrying things up the mountain, grabbing two handfuls of grass, or a ten-pound-twenty-pound piece of crushed corn is enough to feed them.

Li Ji has been looking after the house at the foot of the mountain, and he knows everyone in the left and right villages, so he is not afraid of anything happening.

Prepare three meals a day, and prepare supplies such as water and jerky at any time.When the people came back, they immediately filled the food belts hanging around their waists.Going up the mountain is a physical effort, and you may be hungry halfway.

Li Ji prepared dinner for twelve people by himself, which was actually quite hard work. At this time, each family took care of each other, and he couldn't find anyone to come over to help.

Li Ji's second nephew, Li Jin, came over and said that he and his elder brother planned to follow the county magistrate into the mountains, just like Li Ji.Now the two children who went to school are called back.Whether I can continue to study after this is still a question.

Li Ji specially called the two children to have a look.After all, this person who has studied is different. Standing there and looking at his back straight, he is not at all different from the children of the same age in the village.

Little Tudou is young, and his family raised a daughter-in-law for him.Many people in the village put their eyes on Li Tian.Li Tian is only twelve or thirteen this year, and he is in school again.After studying for two or three years, I will be fifteen, which is just the age to get married.

Regardless of whether there will be fame or not in the future, those who have studied are much better than ordinary people, so naturally everyone is vying for it.

In this regard, Li Ji also told his eldest nephew not to worry about the children's marriage, children and grandchildren have their own blessings, and let the children choose what they like in the future.

Fortunately, Li Tian's parents are not so impatient, and the children have gone to school. Afterwards, when they get married, they can only pick their own, and no one can pick their own.Since it's not that you can't get a wife, you can choose slowly and don't worry.

People from the county magistrate have already started to come to the village to record people's records.As long as you are willing to go up the mountain, give a fingerprint on the list and then move away the food and silver.After two more days to prepare, someone will come and lead them up the mountain together.

For food or something, send it to the mountain first, so as not to be in a hurry when the time comes.

Many people in the village deliberately mentioned Li Ji and Er Gouzi, hoping to be more accommodating.I even thought about begging for money to buy through the officers and soldiers.But obviously this method didn't work, and he was almost exempted from the qualification to go up the mountain.

After all this tossing and tossing, less than half of the people in the village are willing to go up the mountain.Half of this is because he trusts Li Ji and is willing to take a risk.Most of the rest are family properties that I am reluctant to save over the years.Because many of these family properties are still accumulated from generation to generation, this choice is too heavy, so I can't make a choice.

The old man of Li Jiben's family is the kind of person who is unwilling to give up his family property and go up the mountain.

Moreover, the old man is really bad this year. It can be said that most of his body is buried in the soil. The only difference is that he could not stand firm that day, and he will die. Walking is a problem on weekdays. How can he go up and down the mountain like this?

According to his old man's words.The rebels come and come.There is an old man on the left and right, and when he dies, he dies.If the rebels really wanted to kill him, an old man, then the rebels would not be able to achieve great things, and they would not be able to rejoice for a few years.

Of course, the grandson who has been serving him has no reason to leave, so he can only stay in the village and resign himself to fate.His wife and children had no reason to leave.

After all, it was the old man of the family, and Li Ji couldn't go over to persuade him.He just went over and sent two marinated rabbits to the old man to make up his body, and Li Ji couldn't take care of the rest.

Things are finally sent up the mountain.One last trip up the mountain.Li Ji also packed up, brought water and dry food, and piled the basket on his back high.Songsong and Taotao are pine trees, and they can follow them by walking directly on the tree. The little tail is afraid of danger on the mountain, so he is tied with a rope and led away.

Li Ji's physical strength is actually the worst among the people here, not because Li Ji is so useless.Because of long-term work, Li Ji is stronger than most of his peers in the village.But this is a person who is too extraordinary, everyone is a little bit capable, which makes Li Ji seem inconspicuous.

Everyone can recite as much as they can.The rest of the family is basically coal, corncobs and the like.There is also hay that can't be taken away.

The hay comes from money, so it's a pity to just throw it away.But if you go up halfway up the mountain, it's not worth it.Because there are not many other things on the mountain, but there is a lot of grass.Although a bit risky.But it takes less than a short time to go out with a sickle to mow a basket full of grass. It may be more troublesome to feed in winter, because there is less sunshine on the mountain and it is troublesome to dry grass.But now there are fewer livestock and livestock, and less food to eat.

There is still some time before winter, and there is always a way to prepare.

This is Li Ji's first time going to the place where he lives in the mountains.The residence of East and West Security is the closest to the village among the three residences.It is said that it is to enter, but in fact it will take nearly two hours to walk.The main reason is that the mountain roads are rugged, and many places have to be passed hand in hand.

It is precisely because of this that it is not easy to find.Going around in the mountains, if there is no map, you want to find it purely by memory.The chances of being discovered are very small.

It was the first time that I walked such a long distance with so many things on my back.Li Ji was a bit overwhelmed.After walking for half an hour, my physical strength basically couldn't keep up.

Er Gouzi kept an eye on Li Ji's condition, and found that Li Ji's footsteps were flimsy, so he came over to inquire.

"Put some on for me, you have too many."

Li Ji smiled wryly: "Don't embarrass me. I can still go."

Li Ji tried his best to keep up with others.He poured water into the grain storage for himself, and ate two mouthfuls of jerky sent by the county magistrate to replenish his strength.

After reluctantly talking for an hour, he finally rested on the road for a while.

Someone among the servants comforted Li Ji: "Fourth Master, don't worry about it. You have never memorized so many things, and you have never learned how to punch. It's normal to be unable to bear it all at once. It's not like we all practiced hard since we were young. .”

"Have you been at the master's place since you were young?" Li Ji didn't really think about what he said.

The leading servant smiled: "Why did the fourth master forget? We all followed the master halfway. The master was born in Yijia Tanhualang, and he has only been an official since then. The younger ones used to serve the master next door. Said To be honest, in Beijing, except for those famous families, there are few masters who can really serve the long-term. Officials below the third rank are considered small officials in Beijing. Each background can change five or six a month. Either be dismissed , or be transferred away. Once transferred out, all the servants in the mansion cannot be taken away. Naturally, they are all sent to change hands."

Obviously, these people were all resold to the county magistrate because of some accidents in the original owner's house.

This is easy to say, but after thinking about it, how can this be a human being?It is clearly a livestock bought and sold at will.

But being a slave, this is the rule.This has been the case since childhood.

Li Ji couldn't understand the feeling in his heart, it was just not good.No matter how much you don't like it, it won't change anything.

Li Ji eat something and drink some water to recover his strength as soon as possible.After chatting casually for a while, we continued to walk deep into the mountains.

Going further inside, it is deep in the mountains.The place outside is safe, but it's not clear what's going on here.

Li Ji was always protected in the middle, looking around anytime and anywhere, very vigilant.

Every time there is movement in the grass, it will be frightening.Be careful, for fear of any danger caused by a momentary negligence.

This is the second time Li Ji has entered the deep mountains in so many years.The last time I came in, I was lucky, and I didn't encounter any danger along the way.In addition, I only had to carry some leather on the way back, so there was no burden at all, and it was no problem to lift my legs and run if something happened.

It's different now.Everyone is carrying a lot of things on their backs, and running is not displayed.And with the speed of heading into the mountains, the loss of physical strength is also accelerating.It can be said that the closer to the destination, the higher the degree of danger.

Ergouzi's ears are the most sensitive.At this time, he didn't dare to wear his face, and listened intently to the nearby voices.

After walking like this for another hour, he stopped again to rest for a while.At this moment, Li Ji didn't even have the strength to speak more.Don't water too much.After taking two sips of water to moisten his throat slowly, and chewing the delicious jerky, he felt his cheeks were exhausted.

Li Ji wiped the sweat off his face with a sweat towel, and looked at the dirty sweat towel, feeling a little uncomfortable.The quality of life has improved in the past two years, making Li Ji more and more fond of cleanliness.On weekdays, when I work inside, I prepare a few sweat towels, throw them in the basket when they are dirty, and rub them when I do the laundry.Dirty sweat towels are hardly ever used.

In fact, this sweat towel is placed with other people in the village, and it belongs to the category of cleanliness.There are sloppy sweat towels that have not been washed, and they will continue to be reused when they are dry. The smell of sweat precipitation can be smelled from afar, and I don’t bother to go to the river to rub them well.

In the final analysis, it is still a way of living one person after another.

The sweat towel was soaked, and so was the clothes.Li Ji felt uncomfortable all over, so he could only pick a leaf and keep fanning himself to cool down.

Er Gouzi felt sorry for Li Ji, wiped the sweat off Li Ji's forehead with his own sweat towel, and said again: "It's easy for me to carry it on my back, share some with me."

Li Ji still shook his head: "Don't hit me, dear. Even if I really can't carry it anymore, I can't ask you to help me. You are the most familiar on this mountain, and you have to lead the way. If there is any accident, I can't do without you. I can't help you with anything on the mountain, if you can't memorize these things, then why should I follow?"

Seeing Li Ji's insistence, Er Gouzi can't be too reluctant.Frowning, he watched Li Ji carry the pannier on his back for a while.

If Er Gouzi moves things down stubbornly, Li Ji can't control him.But Er Gouzi didn't want to go against Li Ji's will.Li Ji said no, just no.

No matter how distressed you are in your heart, you have to endure it.

After resting for a while, they were about to get up, but Er Gouzi stopped them.Standing up, Er Gouzi looked around vigilantly, and pointed to a location: "Get ready, there is something over there."

The four servants holding bows and arrows immediately stood up and adjusted their postures to draw the bows fully.

Er Gouzi forgot to explore the way there, and finally confirmed the direction. With one finger, the two arrows were set and gone.

The bushes shook for a moment, and the gray beast fled quickly.

Li Ji didn't see clearly, and asked what Er Gouzi was.Er Gouzi doesn't know what it's called, so he can only describe it as: "It's similar to a beast. It's actually not very strong, but it likes to sneak attack. Sometimes it will be in groups, which is very troublesome."

Li Ji's face turned pale: "Then will it call its accomplices?"

Er Gouzi is not sure: "I don't know. Let's go."

The two archers walked over and carefully retracted the two arrows.These arrows are all made of iron, and the cost is very high.If it can be taken back, it is natural to take it back as much as possible.

Twelve people continued to walk on the third, perhaps because they were nervous, or their limbs were too tired and numb.Although Li Ji walked slowly on the road ahead, he did not choose to rest because of exhaustion.

Until the outline of the residence could be seen, there was no more danger.

Li Ji heaved a sigh of relief, saw the target, and quickened his pace.

But they could already see the residence, but Er Gouzi waved them to stop.

Er Gouzi signaled them to silence and let them listen by themselves.

Li Ji calmed down, and sure enough, besides the sound of birds and wind, he also heard some inexplicable messy sounds.

I walked forward carefully for a while, and finally I was able to see the appearance of the residence in front of me clearly.At this time, two red and white shadows can be seen wandering around.

The residence is not so much a house as it is an oversized tent.The avenue covers the entire courtyard.

Li Ji rubbed his eyes, and double-checked that he was right.Only then asked in confusion: "This...what is this?"

Someone among the servants explained: "Fourth Master, it's normal that you haven't seen it before. This is a reference to the yurt in the northwest, but it is made a bigger size. The outer layer of this yurt is a layer of rainproof fabric, and the inside is thick cotton. I'm not afraid of rain, no matter how cold the wind is in winter, it's not easy to blow my head, it's very warm."

After listening to the explanation, Li Ji nodded: "It's like a pot that's been thrown over has closed the yard? Can you still see the light?"

The servant explained patiently: "The top piece can be opened, and a fire can be lit in it. Just point to that piece and put the fireworks in. The light can also shine in. Apart from this, there are also a few pieces around that can be opened. Teacher Hu is planting in the yard, although there is not enough sunlight to grow slowly, but it is warm here, and you can grow some cold-resistant things in winter. You can plant one at the bottom of the mountain, and you can plant two seasons here.”

In most cases, the first six months of the year are winter.In the long winter, not a grain of grain will grow in the ground.Therefore, even if the land in the north is fertile, the harvest is more than that in the land of fish and rice in the south.

Li Ji nodded after hearing this.These are the capable people and strangers under the magistrate of the county who can figure it out. If it were Li Ji, he might not be able to figure it out in eight lifetimes.

"It's really wonderful. After waiting for the night like this, just close everything that should be closed, and you won't be afraid of any wolves, tigers and leopards."

The servant smiled and said: "There are also disadvantages. For example, in winter, you have to live and keep warm. You have to open the top after giving birth. In winter, there are beasts that are very hungry and come out to find food. Maybe the gap in the top is for There is an entrance for wild beasts. The solution is to put traps on them in winter, and be careful not to trap people.”

Li Ji expressed his understanding: "There is nothing to do in winter. In summer, if you just fasten it like this at night and open two small openings for ventilation, it may be cooler."

The servant said: "You don't have to worry about the scorching heat in summer. Originally, it was very cool in the mountains. A small ice bank was dug in the ground, and some ice was stored in this winter. It will be used in the next year. If you save some, use it wisely." Fall is fine."

Just such a giant yurt was detained in this deep mountain for two or three months.It is hard to imagine how much financial and material resources the county magistrate has wasted to reach the current level.

But all the preparations made by the magistrate are useful.Proof at least for now.How much energy was spent by the county magistrate back then, how safe are the two of them now.

Li Ji originally thought that the residence in the mountains was a small courtyard located in the forest, but it turned out to be such an exaggerated appearance.And there are three more such giant tents!

Thinking about the whole county, I am afraid that only the county magistrate has the financial and material resources to achieve it.

"Then what should we do now? Those outside can't make tigers!" Although Li Ji had never seen a tiger, he had heard of it.

The servant nodded and said, "It's indeed a tiger. But with so many of us and weapons, it's not too difficult to deal with. We don't have to fight to the death. We just need to drive him away."

A group of people walked over there, and soon attracted the attention of the two tigers.

From a distance, I saw the two tigers stretching their necks to look this way, walking back and forth a little restlessly, as if considering whether to attack or not.

If there are twelve wolves, the tiger will choose to leave, because it will be very troublesome to deal with.If there were twelve deer, the tiger would pounce on them without hesitation.

But tigers can't tell which one humans belong to.I'm not familiar with it because I haven't seen it.These two are the two that were scared away by the torch before.With the previous lesson, at this moment, I saw that they did not have torches on them.While having lingering fears in his heart, he was also eager to try, wanting to see what kind of enemy he was.

Getting closer and closer, the four archers have already drawn the bowstring to the full.This has come to the doorstep.In order to avoid future troubles, it is best to kill these two tigers completely to prevent future troubles.But for the tiger, unless the bow and arrow hurt a vital point, as long as it escapes, the wound will only take a while for the tiger to recover, but it will attract more hatred.

Li Ji looked at their nervousness, and remembered what they said before, tigers are afraid of things they have never seen before. The flames are hot and can move, so they can scare away tigers.

Li Ji's brain flashed, and he lowered his voice and asked, "Are they afraid of noise?"

The servant was taken aback: "What noise?"

"It's just a loud noise." Li Ji said eagerly.

The servant nodded: "If it beats louder than it roars, then you will be afraid."

Li Ji narrowed his eyes slightly, and nodded with a calculation.

"Listen first, I have agreed with Fazi."

A group of people carefully surrounded Li Ji, and the leader waited for Li Ji's answer with a puzzled expression.

Li Ji smiled and said: "Last year, I bought a lot of firecrackers and firecrackers, and I still have a lot left. When I went up the mountain, I didn't want to throw them away, so I brought them with me. Since the tiger is afraid of fire, he will also be afraid of setting off firecrackers. We can try."

The leader Lian Lian nodded: "Why didn't I think of it before? There are so many things that the tiger has never seen before, and there are even more things that can scare him."

Li Ji took off the pannier, took out firecrackers and firecrackers from inside, and then said: "There is another problem, that is, you don't have to be afraid if you leave them far away. Even if you are afraid, they will come back when you turn around. It is best to put them by your side. They were frightened and looked for them, and they remembered it in their hearts, and they will definitely not come here again in the future.”

Then it's a problem to go to sleep and fire the cannon.It's not a question of who runs fast.You have to get close enough to quickly ignite the fuse and throw it out.

The first question is whether the fuse can be ignited quickly.You should know that when people are nervous, their hands will shake very violently, and the stronger the shaking, the less likely it is to ignite.Secondly, if the firecracker is thrown out, the tiger will definitely go after the person who threw the firecracker first. How fast does the tiger run?If you wait for the tiger to go far before making the sound, then you will not be able to reach the tiger.

Li Ji spoke out the problem to see if they could find a solution.

Li Ji definitely can't.Among the twelve people, he couldn't get his turn.The best quality here is Er Gouzi.Li Ji also knew that Er Gouzi was the best candidate.But people always have a little selfishness, and they don't want Li Ji to go.

Er Gouzi looked at the firecrackers, firecrackers and firecrackers in Li Ji's hands, and said directly, "I'll go."

Li Ji almost blurted out and said no.But she can't.They were also raised by their fathers and mothers. Just because they called Er Gouzi their masters, they can't really let them take the lead in everything.

And judging from everyone's personal conditions, Er Gouzi is indeed the best candidate.

Li Ji did not speak, but the servants could not remain silent.

"How did this happen? It's dangerous. You are the uncle. Where can you take this risk? We are alone. If two people distract our attention, it is convenient for others to throw it. If you are alone, what danger is there?" We can't afford it."

This is not a question of who is the right one, but these ten servants, if they are really in danger and let their master step up, don't say whether they are willing or not, if they go back and the county magistrate finds out, that's enough for them I can stand it.

After arguing for a while, Li Ji was enlightened. Looking at a servant's bow and arrow, he suddenly asked, "How is your archery?"

A servant with an arrow said: "It's okay."

"Then can you shoot the firecrackers that are about to burn out near the tiger?"

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