Bianshanhan [farming]

In the evening, Li Qingwen and his three brothers went to the east room to sleep with their parents, while Li Qingyun and his wife stayed in the west room.

Before going to sleep, Li Qingwen saw his father and his eldest brother standing in the back room and said something, and then he saw his father's expression turned bad.

Talking about the middle of the night, an hour later than usual, Li Qingfeng fell asleep as soon as he lay down, and Li Qinghong was not a quarter of an hour later.

He usually went to bed early, the stove was suffocating, and the kang was hot, but today the kang was a bit cold, Li Qingwen curled up on the top of the kang and didn't fall asleep for a long time.

He didn't move, Chen thought that the younger son was asleep, and said in a low voice: "Father, what did the boss tell you just now?"

Knowing that he couldn't hide it from the people around him, Li Maoxian heaved a sigh of relief, "Maoyu hasn't been back for two years, the boss came back and went to his aunt's house on purpose through Nanyang County..."

Mrs. Chen turned her head, "What's wrong, his sister-in-law and uncle are bickering again? They can still bite their tongues, how can they live in harmony all the time, don't worry, everyone is chirping."

"If you quarrel, I'm not worried..." Li Maoxian sighed, "The animal beat someone, Maoyu told the boss that he broke his arm, the boss asked that dog, that dog was afraid of him Backing up, I was so scared that I didn't dare to say a word, and ran away."

Mrs. Chen was also shocked, "I can't, his uncle is very honest. In the past, no matter what his sister-in-law said, he would laugh and laugh. I'm afraid Maoyu didn't even dare to move a finger."

Li Maoyu married to Nanyang County, more than 200 miles away. When they first got married, Li Maoxian didn't want his younger sister to find her husband's family so far away, but Li Maoyu had a stubborn personality and made all kinds of troubles at home.

Li Maoxian deliberately went to Nanyang County to inquire about Liu Dacheng, and learned from his neighbors and people in the market that Liu Dacheng is a genuine and honest person with no major problems, except that his family is poor.

The Li family is also poor, so they won't dislike it. As long as people are good, they can live on.

Li Maoyu, a peasant girl, married to the county town. At that time, many people in Yangshu Village were very envious. Li Maoxian didn't brag a word.

Because of the distance, only a dozen or so people from the Li family were the ones who sent off their relatives. When they came back, they said that such a good-tempered man at the Maoyu stall would be considered lucky in this life.

Mrs. Chen was puzzled, and when she asked the reason, there seemed to be some unspeakable words. Li Maoxian only said that Liu Dacheng didn't learn well now, and was getting drunk every day.

Li Qingwen listened, and his little sister's melon face appeared in his mind. He heard from outsiders that my sister was the most handsome girl in several nearby villages. At that time, many people in other villages were interested in her, and they fought secretly. Marry far away.

Hearing this inadvertently, Li Qingwen couldn't help thinking about a lot of things about his sister-in-law. He didn't know when he fell asleep, but when he heard someone shouting "It's frost" outside, he slowly woke up.

When he opened his eyes, Li Qingwen saw the handsome face of his second brother first, and was taken aback for a moment.

The air is solemn and condensed, and the dew turns into frost.Together with the light frost, it was colder than usual in the house.

Li Zhengliang ran from the wing room to the east room to buy meat before dawn. Li Qingwen was asleep at the time, so Li Qingrui carried him out.

Li Qingrui and Li Qingfeng were going to the county seat, and they happened to meet Li Qingzhuo on the way, and the three brothers went to buy meat together.

Today is not a day for Li Qingzhuo to rest. A few days ago, people from the surrounding villages of Liushan County went to Fucheng to do hard labor. Someone went to Huichun Hall to collect medicine. Li Qingzhuo heard about it.

Li Qingzhuo didn't know how many days later his eldest brother would come back, and he hadn't seen him for a long time. He was thinking about it, and he had been thinking a lot these days. Dr. Lu saw that his expression was different, so he found out after asking, and then sent him back to take a look at the house.

At this moment, the Li family gathered together, and Chen and Jiang, who had been busy every day, were also dragged to sit on the kang, and the family began to talk.

They talked about Li Qingyun's weaving, Li Qingzhuo's study of medicine, Li Qingrui's going to Fucheng for more than half a year, and of course, the most talked about was what happened at home after Li Qingwen woke up.

In the past, no matter how much hardship they endured, Li Maoxian and Mrs. Chen told the children that as long as they survived, they would have a good life.After so many years, the family is still poor and cannot fill their stomachs...

Until now, the family has finally made a big improvement. Even without the windfall of 50 taels, I can honestly make sugar and grow sorghum. In the future, I will still be able to eat and clothe myself warmly, and build a spacious and bright house.

Speaking of joy, Li Qingrui also said: "The letter to Jiang Cong has also been delivered. If he knows that Zier is well, he will definitely be happy for our family."

When it comes to the savior, Li Maoxian is also full of emotions, "The days will be better in the future, I don't know if any of you will run far away, no matter where you go, our savior must not be forgotten!"

The whole family has heard this saying many times, and they all said yes in unison.

While talking, Mrs. Chen refined the fat pork she bought back into oil. The aroma filled the room, and the yellow-brown oil residue was fried dry and brittle. With a little salt, it tasted very delicious.

Li Qingwen ate two pieces of pork loin that were sliced ​​and deep-fried in a pan.

Li Qingzhuo knew that his family was making money, so he said happily: "Then hurry up and buy some pens and paper, and let the children learn to write."

Li Maoxian also planned in this way, but before teaching his sons, he had to do one more thing.

Li Qingzhuo is acid-loving, today Li Qingrui specially bought vinegar from the county seat, a big jar is only a few pennies, and it can last for a long time, but his family used to be difficult, so he definitely wouldn't waste money on it.

With this, Li Qingwen made a pot of pork at noon.The bottom of the pottery pot is thicker than that of an iron pot. The meat that has been oiled twice is not particularly hard, but after adding sweet and sour sauce, the delicious taste explodes. The meat is not out of the pot, and the mouth is watering It's about to flow out.

"God, I don't want to go back after eating the dishes cooked by Zai'er." Li Qingyun said with a hearty smile.

Li Zhengliang immediately hugged his aunt's waist and refused to let her go.

During the meal, everyone was still laughing, but Li Zhengliang didn't care about it because he was buried in the meat.

How happy these two days were, and when Li Qingyun and his wife and Li Qingzhuo were about to leave, they were so reluctant.

There was no other way, the Fu family still had a lot of work to do, Li Qingyun couldn't stay longer at her mother's house, Li Qingzhuo was only allowed two days off, and had to go back to work.

Not only did they want to leave, but Li Maoxian also wanted to go out with him. He heard that his sister was being bullied and couldn't stay at home, so he had to go to Nanyang County.

Li Qingrui wanted to go with him, since it was his territory after all, more people would be enough for him.

Li Maoxian didn't let it go. The son and his wife had been separated for so long before they could get together again. Unfortunately, they had to separate so soon, and finally brought Li Qinghong with them.

After walking a few times at once, the house seemed to be empty all of a sudden. Mrs. Chen felt uncomfortable when she had no time to go. It was cold and there were no winter clothes at home, so she had to buy something quickly.

Mrs. Chen asked the elder son to go to the county town to buy cloth. Li Qingrui, a man, doesn't know this. After talking for a long time, Li Qingfeng said: "Why don't mother and sister-in-law go to the county town too, we will be blinded when we arrive at cloth village."

When he said this, Li Zhengliang yelled loudly: "I'm going to the county town too. Father promised me before that he would take me to the county town to eat meat buns when he comes back!"

When Li Qingrui was about to leave home at the beginning of the year, Li Zhengliang tugged on his trousers and refused to let him go. He said this to let him go, but I never thought he would remember it until now.

There is no life in the family's fields, and there is nothing to do. Being pestered by her grandson, Mrs. Chen finally agreed.

The whole family wanted to go out, so Li Qingrui went to Uncle Cui's house one night in advance to tell him, and the family boarded the donkey cart to the county early the next morning.

The donkey cart was not big and couldn't accommodate so many people, so the three Li Qingrui brothers walked beside it.

During the slack season, everyone was free. On the road, I met many neighbors, carrying baskets or baskets, selling their own chickens and duck eggs or harvested mountain products. They didn’t work in the fields, and they could live a little more if they could buy some money.

Because of the sweet stalk sorghum, many people knew about the Li family, and they received countless greetings along the way.

After entering the city, they went straight to the cloth shop. Even if they had money now, the Chen family and the Jiang family were not willing to spend a penny, and carefully selected in the shop.

Li Qingwen didn't understand this at all, standing outside the shop, he was soon dragged by his nephew to buy meat buns.

Farmers would not come to the county if they had nothing to do, and they would not bring their children when they had something to do. Li Zhengliang was so old that it was his first time to come to the county, so he was naturally curious about everything.

Seeing that his mother and sister-in-law would not be able to finish watching for a while, Li Qingwen took his nephew to the biggest street, which was the widest and most lively street.

Li Zhengliang looked at those colorful things, and kept asking, "Uncle, what is this for, can this be eaten, is that delicious..."

Li Qingwen had a copper plate specially stuffed by his mother, and he bought it if his nephew liked it. Li Zhengliang was so beautiful that he wanted to fly.

At this time, there was a sudden commotion not far ahead, and people on the road avoided to both sides.

Not knowing what happened, Li Qingwen grabbed his nephew's hand and retreated to the side of the road.

Soon, several guards came over, followed by dozens of prisoners in prison uniforms.The prisoners, with shackles on their heads and chains on their feet, were unkempt, walking side by side with their heads bowed.

The people on both sides of the road looked at the prisoners in fear and curiosity. Li Qingwen was squeezed to the outside, and saw that the last few prisoners had glaring blood on their bodies and walked very hard, as if they had been injured.

The guards in the back didn't seem to like being surrounded by so many people, they rudely yelled at the few prisoners who were behind, and even took out their whips to threaten them.

The common people's fear of official missions is deeply rooted in their bones. When they saw this, they immediately hid back, for fear of being implicated innocently.

At this moment, one of the prisoners suddenly fell to the ground. The prisoner next to him was afraid that he would be beaten, so he hurried forward to help him, and shouted hoarsely, "Jiang Cong, get up..."

Li Qingwen didn't hear what the man said behind him, and the name made him freeze in place.

Misheard?Or the same name?Isn't Brother Jiang on duty? Why did he become a prisoner here?

For a moment, Li Qingwen thought a lot, and walked forward involuntarily, eager to know if the person in front of him was someone he knew.

Li Qingwen walked over in a daze, and the guard looked wary, waving his whip and said: "The imperial court wants to offend, don't come near!"

His arm was swept by the tail of the whip, and the sharp pain brought Li Qingwen back to his senses. He stopped in place and stared at the people on the ground with wide eyes.

The man's face was so dirty that he couldn't see his face clearly.

Li Qingwen's heart beat like a drum, and he said, "But Jiang Cong from Xijiang Mansion in Hongzhou?"

The people on the ground seemed to have passed out and did not respond.

The guard was about to drive away the man, when the prisoner next to him looked up at Li Qingwen and said in a hoarse voice, "Yes, you know Jiang Cong?"

Li Qingwen's head buzzed, and he watched the two prisoners lift Jiang Cong up to leave, and shouted, "He is my savior!"