The old Chinese doctor in the courtyard

Chapter 17 You're Going to Dig a Grave

Seeing that Li Shengli wanted to decline, Lord Hai turned his face down and said the reason.

"Do you want to take all the fish you guys caught and the rabbit you just caught?

Do you need Hai Ye to pick out the fish offal that you eat in your stomach? "

Master Hai felt a little bit angry when he said this. Knowing that this was Master Hai's aggressive method, Li Shengli could only tactfully explain the reason.

"Master Hai, there are so many things, I can't explain them clearly when I get home.

My family lives in a courtyard house, there are many residents there, so taking so many things back will cause trouble. "

What Li Shengli said made Zhao Sihai nod his head. This reason is still valid.

"Don't be afraid of those cowards who can only sue black.

When I go back, I will ask Man Kui to write you a letter of introduction, so that you will not be afraid of being checked on the way.

Now which farmer visits his relatives in the city without carrying a bag with him?

Our side is close to the city, so it is normal to bring firewood.

If someone checks on you, let him come to the valley. There are so many of us, why are we afraid of those cowards?
You can also take the smoked fish in the yard and the rabbits you packed up.

The city is no better than the countryside, there is a lack of food and clothing, you look thin, and your cheekbones are exposed. "

Li Shengli's reason is not valid on Haiye's side.

As the common surname of Wali, his son is also the village party secretary, Hai Ye has his own tyranny, not to mention the whole Wali village.

It's Zhao's family, there are more than a dozen young men in their twenties.

Fear of trouble does not exist in Zhao Sihai's heart.

Zhao Sihai is even more unafraid of moving guys and fighting with weapons. Wali Village dares to open up mountains to grow food, and has its own unruly temperament.

Because of the private land on the mountain, Wali Village is very united, and there are conflicts in the village everywhere.

To the outside world, there are ten miles and eight villages, and there is no fear of any village in the valley.

Those who come down to check from above, if they can't speak, Zhao Sihai will scold him like a slap in the face, isn't it a shit.

Today's peasants have tough waists, no less than urban workers.

"Smoked fish and rabbits, I just take a little less, and you don't need to prepare too much food. The house is not big, so I can't put it down."

Li Shengli's reason is even more nonsense in Zhao Sihai's view. He has not heard of it after living for more than 60 years. Who eats too much and can't let it go.

The landowner Wang back then had tens of thousands of mu of fertile land, and he didn't say that he couldn't put down the food.

"If you tell you to take it, you can take it. Fishing is a trap. Didn't you teach it to a few children?

We have mountains and water here, do you also have mountains and water in your home? "

His own reasons were rebuked by Lord Hai, and Li Shengli no longer gave in. When the gold nuggets in his pocket were disposed of, it would not be too late to repay.

The old and the young came out of the wing room after reaching an agreement, chatting casually in the yard.

The Zhao family brothers are also familiar with handling rabbits. With a small opening, the entire rabbit skin was peeled off.

In less than half an hour, the clean rabbits were hung on the hanging rope.

The fish meat that had been smoked all night also dried up a lot. Under the guidance of Lord Hai, the Zhao brothers took out the fish meat and hung them on the drying rope.

The rabbit meat was rubbed with salt and spices, and sent to a simple smokehouse.

When the smell of rabbit offal wafted from the pot in the main room, Zhao Mankui also walked into the yard carrying a large leather bag.

"Yo...

I caught a lot of rabbits, and the skins of these rabbits are enough to make half a coat.

Victory, the backpack is done for you.

Two pairs of big-toed shoes, and fourteen pairs of cotton shoes for you, both big and small, take a look. "

Glancing at Li Shengli who was chatting with his father, Zhao Mankui put the purse beside him.

"Brother, do you change too much? A pair of cotton shoes costs five or six yuan."

He glanced at the frayed shoes on his feet. Because of Li's father's injury, Li Shengli has no cotton shoes to wear.

Last year's cotton shoes were too small and cheap for my younger brother Li Jianshe. As the eldest brother, I can only wear single shoes to make ends meet.

"That's the price in the city. When going to the market, no matter how well the cloth shoes are made, they don't cost more than three and a half yuan.

Your brother, I will neither cheat the folks in the country, nor will I cheat you, a little brother.

Let the three of their brothers go back with you tomorrow, the road is not smooth, there are many people and it is easy to walk.

I also made an agreement with the village that the carriage will go fast if it is pulled more, and I will leave early tomorrow morning.

When you arrive in the city, you don't have to worry about the food, the family has prepared food for them. "

After the instructions, Zhao Mankui also joined the ranks of chatting, completely ignoring Li Shengli's reaction.

Regarding Zhao Mankui's instructions, Li Shengli didn't take care of them either. When he was in the valley, people took care of the food, and when he arrived in the city, he also had to take care of the food.

It's just that he has no experience in eating out, and he doesn't know if the one yuan or eighty cents in his pocket is enough?

The delayed lunch didn't disappoint Li Shengli, but he didn't feel as happy as last night.

With the stewed fish offal in sauce last night, the stewed rabbit offal in sauce without the fishy smell, the taste is so-so.

Although it is also spicy and salty, it is still not as sweet and delicious as fish offal with pancakes.

After eating, Zhao Mankui hurried away with his three sons.

Li Shengli suppressed the idea of ​​going to the mountains to chop some more gold, and began to collect his harvest.

Apart from rhino horn cups, beads, and silver dollars, the medicine box was not empty, except for half a set of bloodletting needles, an inkstone, and a few pieces of residual ink.

The acupuncture needles made of sterling silver have long since disappeared, and only four three-edged bloodletting needles remain.

Although it is not complete, the workmanship of the bloodletting needle is good. The needle body made of steel still has a bright white luster. It is obviously a high-quality tool that was specially customized at the beginning.

He didn't open the two stacks of thread-bound books to check them. Mr. Zhao was very neatly bound, and the old books were not moldy, and they were stored in good condition.

Put the rhino horn cups, beads, and silver dollars in the medicine box into your army bag.

This trip, just these things are enough for him.

Li Shengli also checked the beads carefully, and he was sure that it was Qinan.

The small string is nothing, but the large string of [-] seeds is definitely the best among similar items, and it is a good thing that is hard to find.

It's just that when Wenwan is used to set the price, under the premise that most people don't know the goods, these things are really not worth a dog fur coat.

If you can't get enough to eat, even the best Wenwan is just rags.

I put the things I thought were valuable into the army bag, and tried the newly modified cowhide backpack, which just fits the pickaxes and engineering shovels.

The tools are packed, the cotton shoes are stuffed, and the backpack is also propped up. The fine stitches look pleasing to the eye.

He also tied up the remaining padded jackets and fishing nets and put them in the outhouse together.

After finishing the work, Li Shengli lay half on the bed and began to look at the rhinoceros horn cup and Qinan beads in his satchel.

Rhino horn is a holy medicine for children with high fever and convulsions.

In Li Shengli's view, the medicinal value of this thing is far greater than the cultural value.

Although antelope horns can also be substituted, the curative effect is still very different.

Time passed unconsciously while playing with the antiques, and when the sound of carriages and horses was heard in the courtyard, the sky outside the window had already darkened.

When he went out, he saw the half-filled carriage. Li Shengli was about to speak when he was stopped by Zhao Mankui.

"Shengli, we're ready to eat, let's have another drink?

The things on the car are considered the medical fees paid by the village. You deserved it for curing three strong laborers in the village, so let's not give in. "

Dinner was the leftover rabbit chowder and cabbage, and the staple food was freshly made Lianghe noodles steamed buns, which was a delicious meal.

Before Li Shengli got up, Master Hai called the three grandsons into the back room.

I have to get up early tomorrow, and there are no entertainment activities at night, so Li Shengli went to bed early.

The next day, before dawn, he was greeted by Zhao Youfang, and everyone loaded up the car together. Zhao Mankui sent the four of them to the entrance of the village all the way, and then turned and went home.

On the way, the loyal boss Zhao still didn't talk much, and the second child still pestered Li Shengli to inquire about his experience in swindling fish.

Around seven or eight o'clock, the carriage entered Andingmen, and the journey was smooth.

Under the guidance of Li Shengli, Boss Zhao drove the carriage to the intersection where the courtyard house was located.

On a working day in early winter, there were no people on the street, so Li Shengli asked the three brothers to wait outside for fear of alarming the Korean women, and entered the yard by himself.

In the courtyard that had just been busy, there was no one there. Li Shengli quietly opened the door, and his mother Han Jinhua's sharp eyes greeted him.

"You still know how to go home?"

Hearing his mother's voice getting louder, Li Shengli hurriedly took out a big gold nugget from his trouser pocket.

"Mom, gold!
There is also the ocean here. "

Li Shengli's gift of treasure did not attract praise from the Han ladies.

Seeing Han Jinhua's two eyebrows raised slowly, and the evil spirit in his eyes, Li Shengli shivered involuntarily.

"You son of a bitch, have you gone to the countryside to dig a grave?

If you don't have serious things, you are not afraid of losing the virtue of your old Li family.

Is this what people should do?

You bastard with no conscience, get the hell out of here! "

Seeing that his mother was showing signs of doing something, Li Shengli hurriedly began to explain.

Leaving out the section on digging for gold, he explained how to save Lord Hai and how to pick up the tools in a fairly complete manner.

But Han Jinhua was unmoved, looking at him with evil spirit.

"You got advice from Master Liu and went to the countryside to cheat.

This is not what people should do.

Can you see bone injuries by reading this medical book?

Don't you go to heaven?

Call your fellows in. "

Seeing that his mother Han Jinhua couldn't make sense here, Li Shengli threw the big gold and silver dollars beside her, and called the eldest and second child of the Zhao family in when he went out.

Han Jinhua, the clever second son of Zhao, didn't like to see him very much. After asking the boss Zhao a few words.

She didn't ask where the gold nugget came from, which temporarily dismissed the suspicion of Li Shengli and the others as a tomb robbery gang.

After all, the letter of introduction from the village department in Boss Zhao's hand is not fake, and the big red stamp on it is still very bright.

Seeing that his mother reluctantly accepted Boss Zhao's statement, Li Shengli took the three brothers and began to unload the car.

Seeing the grain piled up in the house, Han Jinhua, a powerful mother, was somewhat moved.

Meat oil and roasted sweet potatoes are not rare items in her eyes, but dried melons, pumpkins, and millet are the real good things.

In the pigeon market, millet is not much cheaper than rice and flour, and it is a good thing for nourishing the stomach and nourishing the body.

After the three of them sweated and finished unloading the firewood, mother Han Jinhua still didn't speak, but gave Li Shengli a small stack of money tickets.

"You are not too young, and I can't teach you.

If you want to go the wrong way, our mother and I should hurry up and live separately, so as not to bring your younger brother and sister into trouble.

People come all the way, I don't care what you do, we can't be rude.

There are food stamps and meat stamps in it, go out to eat first, and talk about our mother and daughter when I come back. "

A large pile of firewood, food, fish, and rabbit meat was placed in front of him, and Han Jinhua was unmoved, with a serious face, and gave Li Shengli the money ticket.

Watching Li Shengli take the Zhao brothers away, she beat her chest a few times and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

(End of this chapter)