Crossing the green wheat ears

After the wheat harvest, the family's wheat field was ridden again. After a few days of busy work, the family planted Chinese cabbage and radishes in the three-acre field.

The season has passed the beginning of autumn, and grandma and mother are busy drying vegetables again.There are almost no fresh vegetables in winter, and people here almost have to dry some vegetables.Before the beginning of autumn, you can't dry it in the sun, and there will be insects. Therefore, after the beginning of autumn, hemp ropes are pulled up in the yard of every family, and the sliced ​​​​eggplants and squash are placed on it, and they are placed in the colander on the roof of the warehouse to dry and cut into pieces. Silk beans and radishes have just been planted in the ground at this time, and the radishes will not be dried until after autumn.

In the vegetable garden at home this year, after the early crop vegetables began to be sold, Xiyuan cultivated another crop of vegetable seedlings. Wherever the vegetables in the field were sold out, various vegetables would continue to be planted there. Because the growth seasons of vegetables are different, the garden The vegetables in the house are planted at different times, some just in time for the season and some a little later. Therefore, the vegetables in the house have not been cut off from spring to summer. Now that summer is about to pass and autumn is coming again, Some people’s vegetables in their homes are either old or almost out of season, so when drying vegetables in the sun, you have to carefully measure how much to dry.Xiyuan's family doesn't have this concern. The evening vegetables in the garden are growing vigorously, and it doesn't matter how much they are exposed to the sun.

"Mother, why don't we think of this way every year, guarding such a big garden, when the weather gets colder, the child can't find a gherkin if he wants to eat it." Niang Xiyuan sighed.

"Why don't you say that my grandson is promising, whose child can have his brains!" Grandma said with a smile, anyway, now she can't do without his grandson in two of the three sentences.

"Who doesn't say anything, I envy Old Wang's third uncle's house, and I want to exchange their pillars." A few days ago, I went to Wang's house to deliver some vegetables. When Xiyuan was mentioned, even Zhuzi's mother was full of praise. Jiazhuzi's face has become round after following Xiyuan this summer, and he has become more sensible.

"I don't know where Xiaoyuan and his grandfather are?" Grandma began to miss her grandson.

After finishing all the dishes at home, Xiyuan and his grandfather set off for Fucheng.Originally, brothers Xi Mingwen and Xi Mingwu were going to accompany Xiyuan, but the old man was worried, so he went with his grandson in the end.

"I can see that all the people in our family combined are not as important as his grandson in my father's heart!" Xi Mingwu joked.Now there are vegetables in every vegetable garden, and tofu can't be sold much, so he is not in a hurry to go back, and stays to help his elder brother take care of the house.Xiyuan is not at home, those ducks and geese have to be released by an adult, and the crops in the field need to be taken care of from time to time. In addition, he also wants to follow how his elder brother's family raises these poultry. Even if he doesn't raise so many, he should raise less A point is also an entry.

"I don't even look at how lovable our Xiaoyuan is, whoever has such a good child will be a treasure!" Grandma beat Xi Mingwu with the sewing board in her hand.

"Yes, yes, your eldest grandson is fine everywhere!" Xi Mingwu grinned and said.

"I am just waiting to enjoy the blessing of my eldest grandson!"

The person being talked about, Xiyuan, is now walking on the road as tired as a dog.Originally, Xiyuan wanted to go to the county town and hire a car to go to Fucheng, but when he went to the county town to ask, the driver actually asked for [-] Wen. Grandpa refused to take the car no matter what he said, Xiyuan was also afraid that he would not have enough money. After all, if he bought a car in Fucheng When he saw something he wanted to buy, he and grandpa had to hire a car.But walking is too difficult!If I knew his family was three hundred miles away from Fucheng, ah, three hundred miles!

The father and father walked about fifty miles a day, and they carried the dry food prepared by grandma in their bags. When they were hungry, they took out to eat, and when it was getting late, they found a village to rest.

"Hey! Why haven't we arrived yet!" Xiyuan looked at the sky speechlessly!When he walked seriously, he couldn't even keep up with his grandfather. Because the old man had been working all the time, his physical strength was still good.Grandpa has been making do with Xiyuan, slowing down, resting while walking.

The two walked for more than 300 miles, and they walked for eight days. On the way, they stopped at a farmhouse in Xiyuan and refused to leave. They strongly asked for a day off, and my grandfather agreed with a smile.The owner of this house is also kind, he invites the two of them to the table after the meals are ready, Xiyuan is not too polite, after eating a full belly, he really can't eat the dry food he brought.Before leaving, grandpa left ten Wen coins for the master's family and put them on the kang, and they would not ask for it in person.

After a day's rest, Xiyuan recovered from fatigue, and the speed of the remaining two days was faster, and finally arrived at Fucheng in the evening of the eighth day.

Binjiang City got its name because it is on the bank of Qujiang River, and it is the largest city in the Northland.As soon as he entered the city, Xiyuan suddenly felt that the prosperity in it was not comparable to that of Yansui County.There are many shops in the city, the population is prosperous, and the streets are very wide.Fortunately, Xiyuan has the vision of his previous life, and he is not scared out of his wits, like a grandfather who doesn't know which leg to walk on.

It was getting late, Xiyuan led his grandfather to inquire and found a small inn.The owner of the inn was very enthusiastic. He took the two of them to the room. There were already several men in the room. Some were washing their feet, some were eating, and some were lying on the kang with their eyes closed, wondering if they had fallen asleep.

According to Xiyuan's meaning, he wanted an independent room, but his grandfather thought it was too expensive, so Xiyuan didn't say a word because he was afraid that the old man would not be able to sleep in the middle of the night if he cared about money.In the room, there was a straw mat on the kang, and a very thin quilt was placed. The quilt was stained with sweat, and the room was filled with the smell of stinky feet.

Xiyuan really wanted to turn around and leave, but where would he go?Xiyuan and the boss came to wash their feet, soaked it with grandpa, ate something and fell asleep.Xiyuan slept in Kang Shao, with his head pressed against the wall, and beside him was his grandfather. The money brought by the family was sewn into Xiyuan's close-fitting little gown by his grandmother. Xiyuan had to guard against other people's evil intentions.

Originally, he thought he would have no sleep all night, but Xiyuan fell asleep not long after he lay down.

The child must have been tired from walking for the past few days. Grandpa tucked the quilt up for Xiyuan, so that the grandson could have a good sleep. He needs to be more vigilant, and don't let anyone touch the money.

Waking up early the next morning, Xiyuan was full of energy. He and his grandfather came out of the inn, drank a bowl of soy milk at a breakfast stall, ate two corn buns, and bought eight more corn buns before leaving. These were the lunch and dinner for the two of them. up.

Before Xiyuan left the inn, he asked the boss how to get to the market in Binjiang City. They are now in the west of the city, where the poor are concentrated. Go out of the inn and walk two blocks forward, then turn left, and walk for about two quarters of an hour. almost there.There is also a bazaar in the east city, but it is a rich area. The things sold there are better than those in the west city. There are more samples and the corresponding prices are also expensive.In addition, because the Qujiang River flows from the south of the city, there is also a big market at the Qujiang Wharf. There are often ships that go from south to north berthed there, and there are merchants on board who will sell some strange things.

Xiyuan is not in a hurry, he plans to visit several markets, and it is best to buy everything he can think of.Xiyuan has raised so many chickens, ducks and geese, and plans to start cooking roast ducks, geese and chickens after the autumn harvest.Xiyuan also planned to make the necks of those chickens, ducks and geese into spicy ones, similar to the Juewei duck necks in his previous life. Chicken feet, duck feet and goose feet should be made into pickled peppers.There is such a goal, but it may not always be achieved. The key is whether the seasoning for these things can be bought.

Xiyuan has searched carefully in Wande Town and Yansui County. There are only common ones such as prickly ash, ginger, and star anise, but not cumin, cinnamon, and shiitake mushrooms.Excluding those that can be bought nearby, Xiyuan made a long list on the paper, and he wanted to buy as many as possible in Fucheng.

After shopping with my grandpa for three days, I bought everything else, except fennel, shiitake mushrooms, and peppercorns. Xiyuan planned to go to the pier to try his luck.

Early in the morning, the two of them set off after eating, and arrived at the place after walking for about an hour.At this time, just after the hour, the morning sun shines on the river surface, reflecting the sparkling water of the river.There are many fish houses on the bank, the fish in them are alive and kicking, and the fish sellers stand beside them and sell them.After walking for a while, I saw the market at the pier.

After entering the market, I went to various grocery stores in Xiyuan to inquire from door to door, and finally bought these three items in a Nanhuo store.In addition, Xiyuan also saw Chaotian peppers in this shop. Originally, Xiyuan planned to use local sharp peppers instead of pickled peppers. Now that he found Chaotian peppers, Xiyuan didn’t want to make up for it. Moreover, Xiyuan remembered his previous life Chaotian peppers in the north It can also be planted. Next year, he can try to grow some at home.

Only when the things are bought well can Xiyuan be in the mood to go shopping.By the river, there are many and cheap samples of various aquatic products, but it's a pity that I can't take them back.Xiyuan bought some small dried fish for Wei Cheng and Xi Wei. The family does not rely on mountains or water. It is not easy to eat fish, and the family members are reluctant to spend money to buy it. Xi Wei and Wei Changchang have never eaten it.Dried small fish are delicious whether steamed or fried, and can be eaten as snacks, so Xiyuan bought more.

It was still early in the sky, and the two of them walked slowly along the river.At this time, Xiyuan saw something for sale on a boat not far away, and upon closer inspection, it turned out to be seafood.I asked about the price, and it wasn't that high. The guy at the bow was worried. He thought he would bring some sea goods to the north for sale, but people here didn't like it, and very few people cared about it, so the price dropped again and again.In fact, this place is located in the north, and the sea products in the south are less sold, so the seafood is not pure, that is, there are fewer people who know how to make it, so the local people dislike the fishy smell of the sea and don't spend much money on it.

Xiyuan picked and picked, picked and picked, and finally bought some dried shrimps, a bundle of kelp, and some dried scallops.The main reason is that he and his grandfather don't have much money left in their pockets, and they have to hire a car when they go back, so they have to reserve the money for the car.

After spending the money, the two of them carried their things and headed for the city after noon. What they had bought earlier were put at the innkeeper's place.

"Are you two in a carriage?" A carriage behind passed by the two of you spoke on the handlebars.

"Don't sit, it's not far from the city, we'll be there after a short walk." Grandpa refused.

"Your accent is from Yansui's side, right?" The handlebar style was also funny, which made the horse slow down, and he chatted with his father without saying a word.

"Yes, my hometown is Yansui's side." Grandpa said something to Luo, he had to be careful not to be fooled by others.

"I'm also from Yansui." It turned out that the driver's home was in Lijia Village, three miles away from Yansui County. He took a job to Qujiang Wharf, and now he is considering turning back.I'm worried about going back with an empty car and running away without pulling the owner to hire me.

"How much will it cost us to take your car?" Xiyuan took the opportunity to ask.

"There are not many people coming to Binjiang City from our place, so you have to pay for the round-trip car if you hire a car. I'm taking your father and son back on the way, so I don't ask for more. You can just give 150 Wen." When I went back, I didn’t dare to ask for more handlebars.

"Okay." Xiyuan pretended to think about it for a long time before finally agreeing.I thought I would have to spend [-] Wen to hire a car, but now I got a great deal!

"Then it's settled. Let's go together tomorrow morning. You two don't walk anymore. Let's go into the city by car. Don't worry, you won't ask for money for these two steps."

As soon as Xiyuan heard that no money was required, he quickly jumped into the carriage, and his grandfather also sat up, took out his cigarette pocket, and chatted with the two of them while smoking.