Zhao Tuanqing was able to agree. Not only Lu Lu and Chen Xiuqing were happy, but also Zhao Yongke, his wife and their children.
Going down the mountain is an inevitable trend, but it does not mean that you cannot enter the mountain. You can go into the mountain anytime you want. The younger generations still need other ways out...
This is something Zhao Yongke also understands.
As for whether to go to Wulaga or follow Lu Lu to Xiushan Tun, they didn't think too much about it. For them, it was still the same sentence: As long as they can enter the mountains, it doesn't matter where they live!
Originally, they were the people who lived in the mountains chasing roe deer, deer and other wild animals.
Now that the goals are agreed upon, things can be easily settled.
The atmosphere immediately became very relaxed.
Zhao Tuanqing stayed in Luocuozi to rest, while Wu Nakan and his two children were still processing the roe deer meat.
Lu Lu, Chen Xiuqing and Zhao Zaiyongke carried guns and carefully walked around to check. From time to time, they fired into the air to drive away the big claws that might be hiding nearby, and by the way, they killed the horse that was frightened.
Get it back.
Six dogs followed the three people, running and jumping happily.
During the domestication process, the Oroqen hound was also given a very good characteristic, that is, it does not make much noise.
This point is particularly prominent in this hound called Black Mouth.
Lu Lu and Chen Xiuqing didn't seem to have heard it bark when they arrived.
In this regard, they match Yuanbao and the others very well.
Yuan Bao is a female dog and has a very good affinity. The other four dogs are all half-grown pups, and Heizi is also a half-grown pup, so they blend in naturally.
Hunting dogs are very good at observing every move of their owners. They can easily feel the closeness between people, and thus have a higher ability to accept people or things that are close to their owners.
Just like when Qinglang was first bought, he integrated into the small group of Yuanbao after just one night.
Lu Lu and Chen Xiuqing had been working hard today and were already hungry. When the three of them rode back to Luocuozi, they let their horses graze nearby and went straight into Luocuozi where Zhao Tuanqing was.
"Dad Zhao, sister-in-law!"
Lu Lu greeted the two people who were still cooking.
"Have you discovered anything?" Zhao Tuanqing was more concerned about Big Claw's whereabouts.
"I just followed it for a short while, and then I couldn't tell anymore." Zhao Yongke shook his head and said.
The big claws that flew out all the way may look like behemoths weighing four to five hundred pounds, but the thick flesh-padded claws can always hide their traces.
"At night, let's take turns keeping vigil!" Lu Lu suggested.
It has attacked three places in Wulileng, so there is no guarantee that the big claws will not come at night.
Night is when the big paws are most active, and during the day they prefer to find a place to lie down and rest.
"It's time to keep vigil!"
Regarding what happened today, everyone present has lingering fears. Zhao Tuanqing is no exception.
Tonight there was Zhao Tuanqing and his wife, so there was no need to set up a tent. The two of them sat down directly by the firepit.
The firelight illuminated Luo Zuozi red and bright, and it also danced in the eyes of several people sitting around.
Especially Chen Xiuqing and her two children looked at the white steam coming out of the hanging pot on the fire and smelled the smell of meat.
Chen Xiuqing swallowed her saliva, then reached out to lift the lid of the pot without any surprise: "It smells so good!"
Zhao Tuanqing said with a smile: "Don't move yet, it's not healed yet!"
"Have you never eaten roe deer meat?" Zhao Yongke looked at Chen Xiuqing and asked with a smile.
This sturdy young man who never spoke much made him feel stupid.
Chen Xiuqing smiled naively and said, "I have, but I have never eaten the roe deer meat you cook. I have always heard Brother Lu praise that the roe deer meat you cook is the most authentic."
As soon as these words came out, Zhao Tuanqing and Zhao Yongke both laughed. This was a compliment.
Since Zhao Tuanqing refused to move, Chen Xiuqing could only sit aside and warm himself by the fire, staring at the hanging pot intently.
Today he just drank some millet porridge, steamed buns and so on, but they were gone long ago, and he didn't bother too much. He was very hungry.
Seeing his appearance, Zhao Tuanqing used a hunting knife to pull out an animal head from the ashes, which was covered with firewood ashes.
He hit it hard with a wooden stick a few times, and the outermost layer of burnt skin fell off, revealing the flesh that was as colored as a sweet potato.
Chen Xiuqing was a little confused: "What is this?"
Zhao Yongke pretended to be mysterious and said: "What do you look like when you look at me?"
Lu Lu gently touched Chen Xiuqing next to him with his knee: "You can't even tell that, Brother Zhao just shot a roe deer today!"
"ah……"
Chen Xiuqing looked a little surprised. He didn't expect that the roe deer's head would be burned directly in the firewood.
Zhao Tuanqing looked at Chen Xiuqing with a smile. Although this new guest was dumbfounded, he did things very directly and did whatever he wanted. He was very honest and honest, and it was easy to get along with him. He quite liked it.
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"Roe deer head, delicious! Every place has its own flavor!"
As Zhao Tuanqing spoke, he used a hunting knife to cut different parts of the roe deer's head. After cutting off a piece, he handed it to Chen Xiuqing. He looked at Chen Xiuqing seriously and motioned for him to eat it.
Chen Xiuqing took it blankly, picked it up with his fingers and looked at it. Then he turned to look at Lu Lu. He felt that he was afraid to take his mouthful. There seemed to be blood streaks on the meat.
"Eat, what do you want me to do?"
Lu Lu glanced at him and said with some caution: "Qingzi, in the hospitality etiquette of Mr. Zhao and his friends, the head of a roe deer is a symbol of dignity, and is only eaten by venerable old people and respected guests."
After hearing this, Chen Xiuqing quickly understood. He ate the pieces of roe deer meat in his hands one by one, then put another piece into his mouth, and ate it very carefully.
But Lu Lu could see that Chen Xiuqing didn't dare to chew much at all. He probably just rolled some of it into a ball with his tongue and swallowed it whole.
After finishing eating, Chen Xiuqing said sensibly: "It's delicious!"
Seeing this, Zhao Tuanqing and Zhao Yongke both laughed again.
Lu Lu also ate the burned roe deer head. Zhao Tuanqing said that different parts have different flavors, but Lu Lu didn't actually taste the difference. He only felt that the texture was somewhat similar to the lamb head meat he had eaten before.
Zhao Tuanqing and Zhao Yongke are people who live in the mountains all year round. Like most Oroqen people, they are quick in action but slow in speech.
Not good at words!
Giving Chen Xiuqing a piece of cake is actually an expression of close relationship. Therefore, in such a situation, even if you can't eat well, you still have to say hello.
It was getting dark, the fire in Luo Zuozi was burning brightly, and the meat in the pot was almost ready.
Before starting the meal, they have to complete an important task - the Oroqen people's pre-dinner ritual.
According to the custom of the Oroqen people, after hunting prey in the wild and having a picnic, they must offer sacrifices to the gods before eating.
For example, if the prey comes from the mountains, we must sacrifice it to the mountain god; if the bonfire comes from flames, we must sacrifice it to the fire god.
They worshiped many gods, and they held in their hearts awe of the mountains and wilderness.
Zhao Yongke didn't pay much attention to these traditions, but Zhao Tuanqing was a very traditional Oroqen man, and Zhao Tuanqing was in charge of the matter.
He took out a marching kettle (some supplies and equipment distributed by the government working group), poured out the wine inside, lit some with his hands, then flicked it upward to show respect to the sky, and flicked it down to show respect to the earth.
After the process is completed, it’s finally time to eat.
The meat in the hanging pot is simmering. This is stewed meat. The Oroqen people call this "Uluo Ren", which is also called boiled meat. This is their traditional way of eating for thousands of years.
When cooking meat, first cut the meat into pieces or strips and boil it in a pot. After it is cooked, take it out and each person will take a piece and cut it with a knife to eat.
Although the method may seem primitive, primitive does not mean simple.
If you want to make a good pot of Uroren, you must control the heat, and even the type of firewood you use.
Oak wood, pine wood, basswood in the mountain forest...different wood emits different heat when burning. If you want to cook the meat tender and fresh, you must use different wood, and at the same time adjust the distance of the hanging pot from time to time.
The height of the flame.
What we are cooking today is roe deer meat. The roe deer meat is very tender. Put it in the pot under cold water and take it out as soon as the pot is boiling.
If you want to cook venison, wild boar must be cooked until it's tender.
Authentic Uro Ren does not add salt when cooking. It is eaten with a portion of water for dipping, and wild leeks and wild onions are added to enhance the freshness and remove the fishy smell, and enhance the taste.
Zhao Tuanqing drank heavily from the green military kettle, and tons of wine went down his throat and into his stomach.
"ah……"
He shouted with satisfaction, and then handed the kettle to Lu Lu: "Have some!"
Lu Lu took it instinctively. Just as he was about to drink it, he remembered the big paw today: "It's better not to drink it. You can drink it. I will keep vigil tonight!"
"You kid... are afraid of birds. Besides, you will regret it if you don't drink this good stuff!" Zhao Tuanqing said with a smile: "It's not easy to get drunk!"
"Good stuff!" Zhao Yongke also laughed at the side.
Lu Lu raised his brows, and the general put the water bottle under his nose and smelled it. He immediately laughed, raised it to his mouth, and poured water into his mouth.
As soon as he smelled it, he immediately smelled the smell of blueberries in the wine inside, and immediately recognized that it was fruit wine made from wild blueberries last year.
The alcohol content is not high, but the taste is quite pure, which is really good stuff.
"Dad Zhao, do you still have this good stuff? Remember to leave some for me."
After Lu Lu drank a lot, he handed the bottle to Chen Xiuqing. He also picked it up and drank a lot, and then handed it to Zhao Yongke.
"Also, I'll share some with you when we get out of the mountain!" Zhao Tuanqing said with a smile. As he spoke, he fished out the meat from the pot. After cutting off a large piece, he dipped it in the salt water and chewed it a few times in his mouth.
Just swallowed it.
This man who has lived in the mountains for most of his life likes this rough way of eating.
Among grown men, there are not so many particularities and they all like to be straightforward and straightforward.
Even the two children and Unakan also drank some of it in bowls made of birch bark.
As if he suddenly remembered something, Zhao Tuanqing shouted: "By the way, eat this!"
He took out two dark red meat balls from the pocket hanging next to him, cut them into small pieces with a hunting knife, and divided some between Lu Lu and Chen Xiuqing.
Lu Lu seemed very ordinary. He had known Zhao Tuanqing for more than a day or two, and he ate roe deer more than once or twice. When he saw the two lumps of meat, he knew they were the liver and kidneys of the roe deer.
The Oroqen people believe that eating raw roe deer liver can improve eyesight, and eating raw roe deer kidneys can strengthen the body.
Hunters must have keen eyes and a strong body, so they have a special liking for these foods.
Lu Lu took it naturally, dipped it in the water, and ate it quickly.
Chen Xiuqing was dumbfounded. Looking at the dark red piece of meat in his hand, he couldn't eat it or not. He could only look at Lu Lu with eyes asking for help.
He had never seen such a wild way of eating.
Even if it was Lu Lu's first time eating raw meat, it would be difficult for him to accept it.
"Eat, this is good food! Most people can't eat it." Lu Lu smiled at him and ignored him, just eating meat and drinking wine on his own.
After hesitating for a while, Chen Xiuqing simply changed his mind and followed Lu Lu's example, dipping it in water, putting it in his mouth, chewing it a few times, stretching his neck and swallowing it, making everyone laugh.
What Lu Lu didn't expect was that after Chen Xiuqing finished eating, he didn't have any strange reactions. His receptive ability was stronger than Lu Lu's before, and he repeatedly praised: "It's so tender."
He dipped another piece of raw liver in his hand and began to taste it carefully.