Southeast Australia, while the northern hemisphere is experiencing a cold winter, the southeastern part of Australia in the southern hemisphere has the hottest weather of the year.
Since arriving in Australia two months ago, Li Dahai's family has been extremely busy. First, they marked their pasture on the map, then put a number on the boundary line of their pasture, and then started to build their own new house.
It also raises cattle, sheep and horses.
Of course, due to the reason of crossing the ocean, the number of cattle, sheep and horses brought over was very limited. Li Dahai's family used to have hundreds of cattle and sheep, but after arriving in Australia, there were only a few dozen left.
Cows, sheep and horses.
This is their family's seed. They must rely on these cattle and sheep to slowly multiply more cattle, sheep and horses. Therefore, while grazing, Li Dahai's family must open up fields and plant crops, so as not to go hungry.
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"Batu, you need to hold the plow steady with your hand, and then plow the land slowly and press it hard, so that the land dug out can be deep enough and thick enough. Only then can the corn, sweet potato, and wheat produced be
It’s growing better.”
Li Dahai is teaching Batu how to farm. Batu, who grew up on the grassland, does not know how to farm at all and can only herd sheep. Moreover, he has an instinctive resistance to farming and is unwilling to learn.
In his words, he is an eagle on the grassland. How can he learn to farm?
"Got it~"
After hearing Li Dahai's words, Batu said impatiently and absent-mindedly. A lot of land had been cultivated and the area was very large. He really didn't understand why Li Dahai cultivated so much land. Wouldn't it be better to use it for grazing?
Farming is something that people from the Central Plains do. He is a prairie man and an eagle on the grassland. How can he farm?
But Li Dahai was his stepfather, and he had to listen to his words, so he had no choice but to drive the ox in front while he plowed the ground behind him.
"Abba, Batu, it's time to eat~"
After being busy for a while, Qiqige rode over and shouted.
"Coming~"
Hearing Qiqige's voice, Batu put down the plow in his hands as fast as he could, then mounted the horse next to him that was freely foraging for food, and hurried back home.
"This kid is going to have a family and a career soon, and he's still so naughty."
Seeing Batu's appearance, Li Dahai smiled and shook his head. He put away the plow and let the cow go to graze on its own.
A large area around is the pasture of Li Dahai's family. There are very few cattle, sheep and horses here, and there is plenty of water and grass here, so there is no need to worry about the cattle and sheep getting lost.
In addition, there are no large carnivores here in Australia, and cattle, sheep, and horses are very safe.
After a brief tidying up, Li Dahai mounted his horse and walked back. As he walked back, he also carefully looked at his pasture again.
The pasture is large, full of water and grass, and the climate is humid. It can not only be used for grazing, but it is also very suitable for the development of agriculture. Whether it is growing wheat, corn, or sweet potatoes, it is very suitable.
"Well, the area near the Batu River is easy to irrigate and can be reclaimed for farming. Now we have reclaimed dozens of acres, which is almost enough."
"But we have to surround it, otherwise the cattle and sheep will definitely eat it all after the wheat sprouts."
Li Dahai looked at everything in front of him and kept planning the future bit by bit in his mind.
Coming from a rural background, he has never been so wealthy.
With thousands of acres of private pasture of your own, such a large area, and a river flowing through it, with abundant water plants and a humid climate, this place is simply like paradise.
Ride a horse and inspect your home pasture while walking.
The cattle, sheep and horses all ate fat and made them strong. They lost weight while crossing the ocean and became very thin. But now they have recovered. And because the water and grass here are very good, they don’t need to expend any energy to take care of them.
They all look good.
Well, the number is a bit small and it will take time to slowly grow.
Overall, Li Dahai is very satisfied with life here in Australia.
Because it can not only satisfy Anmur's life of herding cattle and sheep, but also satisfy his own farming life. The two are perfectly integrated, and coupled with such a vast private pasture, such a life has never been imagined before.
Not only Li Dahai is satisfied with his current life, but so is Anmul.
At the foot of a mountain, the tent of Li Dahai's family was set up here. It was surrounded by the pasture of Li Dahai's family. The forest behind them contained a large number of trees that could be cut down for firewood or used to build houses.
In the surrounding area, there is a vegetable garden cultivated by Li Dahai. Many vegetables have been planted, some of which are already edible. Further away, Li Dahai has planted many fruit trees, which will become a large area in a few years.
orchard.
For Anmul, who had lived a nomadic life all his life, he felt a little uncomfortable at first settling down in one place, but he gradually fell in love with this stable life.
The Ming Dynasty court provided enough food and seeds, as well as a large number of living and farming tools, so that they could quickly settle down here.
Having no worries about food and clothing, such a life is simple and fulfilling.
"Batu, where is your father?"
Anmul is busy cooking. Because cattle, sheep and horses are relatively precious, and there are too few brought here, they must be kept for breeding and cannot be slaughtered for eating. Therefore, after arriving in Australia, they have been eating rice and noodles.
, corn and potatoes.
Anmur, who used to be good at cooking mutton, quickly learned to cook rice, noodles, polenta and mashed potatoes, and even gradually fell in love with eating these things.
It is easy to digest and makes you healthier and more comfortable than eating meat all the time.
"It's in the back~"
Batu curled his lips slightly, then sat directly on the table. When he saw the rice, fried vegetables and a plate of fried kangaroo meat on the table, he immediately said dissatisfied: "Why is it rice, vegetables and kangaroo meat again? I want to eat mutton."
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"Kangaroo meat would be good to eat, but also mutton. These cattle and sheep are now used for breeding. If you want to eat it, it won't be until next year at least."
Qiqige looked at the pouting Batu and said.
"This kangaroo meat doesn't taste good at all. The smell is too strong."
Batu picked up a piece of kangaroo meat, smelled it, and said disgustedly.
"It would be nice to have meat, but I still dislike it."
Anmul shook his head helplessly when he saw it.
There are still very few cattle and sheep here in Australia, and no one is willing to kill them, but it is impossible not to eat meat, so they focus on the kangaroos here in Australia.
This huge animal has a lot of meat, and the key is that there are so many kangaroos in Australia, they are everywhere, and they are easy to catch. They suddenly became the main source of meat for Australian immigrants.
In Australia, there are tens of millions of kangaroos. They are huge, weighing one hundred to two hundred pounds, and have no natural enemies. They are simply the overlord of Australia.
But now it has become the main dish on the tables of immigrants. The taste of kangaroo meat is similar to that of beef, but it is not as tender as beef, has a strong smell and is too sour. However, it is quite nutritious and is no worse than beef.
The strong smell of mutton naturally bothered the Ming Dynasty people who are foodies. Add ginger, garlic, and some chili, stir-fry over high heat, and kangaroo meat is also a delicious dish.
"Yeah, it would be nice to have meat to eat!"
At this time, Li Dahai also came back. First he looked at the baby in the cradle next to him, and then he sighed.
That is to say, now, in the past, not to mention eating meat, even having a full meal was an extremely luxurious thing. In Li Dahai's childhood memories, hunger occupied a large part.
Because of hunger, he ate bran, tree bark, and Guanyin soil. After eating these things, his stomach became very bloated and uncomfortable. He couldn't defecate for many days. His stomach was very bloated, but he was very hungry.
, like a starving ghost, he rushes for food when he sees it.
In Li Dahai's view, life now is simply paradise.
After a full meal, there is still meat to eat. No matter what kind of meat it is, kangaroo meat is also meat. It is similar to beef. What does the smell of mutton have to do with it? Just add more salt, chili, ginger and garlic.
"I just want to eat mutton~"
Batu curled his lips and said, in fact, he gradually fell in love with Australia.
The weather here is humid and warm, without the coldness of the grassland, and it is very comfortable.
"Wait until next year. There are more sheep in the house, so you can eat enough."
Li Dahai smiled helplessly and said.
I had only eaten a few bites of the meal when someone came riding a horse outside.
"Is Li Dahai at home?"
As soon as he heard the voice, Li Dahai knew it was Temulun, a prairie man who immigrated to Australia with Li Dahai.
"Temulun~"
Li Dahai hurriedly walked out and said with a smile: "We happened to be eating, come and drink together!"
"No, no, come next time. The main reason I came here this time is to ask you about planting corn."
Temulun is a typical grassland man who doesn't know how to farm at all. Now that he has come to Australia, it is impossible not to farm. There are too few cattle and sheep to eat, so he must plant some land to supplement food.
"No hurry, no hurry, come in first to have some food and drink~"
Li Dahai enthusiastically pulled Temulun into the tent. Anmul quickly prepared bowls, chopsticks and kumiss, and also went to take out the preserved bacon.
"Brother Dahai, how embarrassing~"
Temulun said a little embarrassed.
"No need to be sorry, we are all old friends."
"Come, come, drink!"
"There are too few cattle and sheep. They were originally meant to be slaughtered, but now we can only make do with some kangaroo meat."
Li Dahai said with a smile.
Here in Australia, there are not only a large number of grassland immigrants, but also more Han immigrants, and the court deliberately mixed everyone together. Many people have become acquaintances and neighbors with each other, and naturally and slowly
As we got along, we got to know each other better, and there were fewer gaps and misunderstandings.
