Jiang Zewei asked Lu Lu the same question, but Lu Lu stayed up all night and slept deeply, with no impression of dreaming at all.
He smiled and shook his head.
It seems that Lu Lu hasn't had any dreams since he returned to the mountains.
"It's a good sign. We will definitely be able to carry the big stick this time...Originally, you should be the one to do this. However, this is my last time. I'm afraid I won't have such an opportunity again, so I will do my job!"
Jiang Zewei smiled at Lu Lu.
"Uncle, what are you talking about? Apart from you, the few people present here are all novices and first-timers. Without the guidance of an old master like you, what can we do?"
Lu Lu smiled.
Although Jiang Zewei has told him all the methods and various details of how to lift the mallet, he thinks that there will not be much problem in operating it. However, as Jiang Zewei himself said, this is his last chance to satisfy himself.
It was his wish and at the same time, he was able to learn from it in actual combat.
Practical combat is the best way to learn. For Lu Lu, it is not a kind of consolidation and improvement.
"You kid..."
Jiang Zewei knew that Lu Lu wanted to be modest, so he smiled gently at him and then said: "Hurry up and get the food. Let's start climbing the mountain early."
The mountain rangers look for sticks on the mountain, which is called mountain pressing, patrolling the mountain, opening the mountain, etc.
In front of the mountain, look at the mountain scenery from the head, and decide which forest to go to find the stick.
Jiang Zewei led several brothers to this place many years ago. They had already seen the mountain scenery at that time. It was here that the five brothers encountered a blind bear and lost one person's life.
When such a big thing happened, they had to go back regardless of the rules of the mountain release or the actual situation.
Therefore, I guess I was only looking for a small piece of this mountain at that time, and it was also in the Mada Mountain in this big mountain. Now I continue to choose this mountain. Jiang Zewei must also have his own intention: he wants to complete what he has not completed before.
Several people stopped talking and just ate with their heads down, thinking of leaving as soon as possible.
Starting from Weihe and heading into the mountains, we spent four days on the road alone. It was already the afternoon of the fifth day. We were all hoping to gain something, but we were not in a hurry. That was a lie.
Legend has it that a stick can make a spirit become a spirit, and loud noises will scare away animals. This is one of the reasons why everyone does not speak. In fact, the main reason is that talking can easily distract you and do not do any good, and talking loudly can easily attract wild beasts.
This is a very detailed matter and requires a lot of patience. Only by focusing can you make better discoveries.
The horses had been fed in the morning, and Yuanbao and the others were well fed. There was no need to leave anyone to guard the tent. Moreover, it was only one afternoon, and Jiang Zewei couldn't find it very far with his legs and feet.
Therefore, Chen Xiuqing, who was originally assigned to serve the pot (cooking), could also participate.
Generally speaking, when looking for Bang Chui, use the camping place as the center point and search in different directions every day.
When pressing the mountain, a group of people should line up in a formation, called platooning sticks, and line up in order.
With the head in the middle, the head stick is the most experienced person, responsible for the direction of the team, giving orders, and controlling the rhythm of the search.
The one in the middle is the waist stick, usually the first-timer (novice).
Those lined up on both sides are the side sticks, which also require experienced people to hold the team and prevent them from getting separated.
After the team was lined up, there was a distance of about ten feet between the people. Everyone was searching slowly in a zigzag pattern within a span of one foot. The treasure sticks between each other could even touch each other.
People who put mountains in the mountains emphasize "It would be better to leave a mountain than a brick". What they mean is careful search.
I thought of running around trying my luck, but there was no place I chose to search carefully. Of course, this would quite test the skill of the foreman.
After having a full meal, Jiang Zewei made arrangements for the manpower: "Qingzi and the Zhao family, you two will be the waist sticks, and Lu Lu and Kang Bo will be the side sticks!"
When he said this, Jiang Zewei glanced at several people and his eyes fell on Lu Lu.
"This is not appropriate!"
Lu Lu thought about it carefully and then said: "I think Brother Liang and Brother Zhao are the side sticks, and Qingzi and I are the back sticks. This way we are closer to you, so if anything happens, I can help you to guard against it."
Originally, one should not question Jiang Zewei's arrangements as the leader, but in Lu Lu's view, such an approach was indeed not very safe.
Lu Lu didn't want any accidents to happen to Jiang Zewei along the way, and if he wanted to take him back safely, he still felt it was better to protect him himself. Moreover, Zhao Yongke and Liang Kangbo were both veterans who often traveled to the mountains, so there shouldn't be a big problem in this regard.
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Knowing that Lu Lu had good intentions, Jiang Zewei smiled at him: "Then let's arrange it like this!"
After the matter was settled, several people tied their horses to the tree, and Lu Lu also left the ingot to take care of it, and each of them also carried his own gun.
There is no guarantee that no one will come to a place like this again. The most important thing is to carry it carefully, especially weapons like guns.
There are rules for the herders. Food, beds, etc. are placed in the shacks (shuangzi) where they stay. The herders passing by can use them if they need them, and they can stay there.
In such deep mountains, people's hearts are even more unpredictable. I just met the person who picked up the black ticket yesterday. If the weapons or the like are left inside and become a tool to hold him hostage, that won't be a good thing.
If you should be careful, you still have to be careful.
The group of people each took the treasure sticks stuck in the ground. Jiang Zewei used his crutches directly to go to the place near the ravine below, lined up in a line, started to move upward, and carefully moved the grass forward.
The forest is covered with dense weeds, vines, small trees and bushes, and there are fallen branches and leaves. At first glance, everything is lush and green. I want to find a stick hidden in this environment, and follow
It's like finding a needle in a haystack, which is not an easy task.
Several people slowly pushed aside the weeds, vines, and dead branches with their pick sticks, and carefully searched the gaps between the bushes, all looking for the slightest possibility.
While everyone was searching, they broke off the branches of small trees or shrubs around them and pulled them forward, using crutches to move forward.
The purpose of this is to mark the places that have been explored to avoid repeated searches, and it is also a mark when returning.
This mountain and forest is so big that Jiang Zewei and several people can visit Mada Mountain, so we must pay attention to it.
For a time, the only sounds left in the quiet forest were the swishing sounds of grass blades and branches brushing against clothes as they walked through it, and the clanging sounds of copper coins tied when the grass blades were fiddled with with the pickaxe.
Lu Lu was also searching carefully. From time to time, unknown insects were spooked out, toads were jumping, and strings of money were wandering around.
Looking at the other people, they all moved the treasure sticks in their hands very diligently.
The big trees cover the small trees, and the small trees cover the weeds. In such a humid environment, there is another wonderful thing and another more mysterious danger.
Throughout the afternoon, the group did not gain any results. They kept their heads down and bent down to search, feeling that their waists were numb.
After resting twice in the middle, I heard Jiang Zewei knock three times on the tree trunk. This was the signal to go back, and everyone gathered towards Jiang Zewei.
It was getting late, the light in the forest was already very dim, and it was not suitable to continue searching.
Furthermore, everyone was dazzled after staring at the ground and searching for so long.
That feeling is more tiring than chasing wild animals.
After returning home to rest in the evening, Chen Xiuqing was busy fetching water and cooking, while Lu Lu and others were busy feeding the animals or helping to make the fire.
Horses that have been tied up for a day can be regarded as being bitten by mosquitoes in the forest, and they are a little irritable and restless.
Yuanbao and the other dogs couldn't sit still, and they were being gouged everywhere.
The meal in the evening was very simple, with millet and salted beans, so we all lay down early to rest.
Things did not go as smoothly as in the dream. After two days in a row, nothing was gained.
Several people started to get a little anxious.
"Calm down, everyone. If the mallet is so easy to get, then it is impossible to sell it at such a high price. Maybe you can find it tomorrow?"
Lu Lu comforted a few people while chatting in the evening: "When you go up the mountain to carry the stick, you have to be patient. The more impatient you are, the easier it is to miss it. It is normal to leave the mountain for ten and a half months. I believe Jiang
According to the uncle's judgment, this place must have it, and it must have a lot of goods. We are well prepared and can stay for a long time."
After hearing what Lu Lu said, everyone became much quieter.
"I won't go with you tomorrow. I'll stay here to carry the pot and fiddle around for two days. I really can't bear it... I'm getting old after all, and I have to admit it! I'll stay here to take care of the animals. I'll tie them up every day and just feed them.
It’s not a big deal to order some ingredients.”
Jiang Zewei was holding his pipe in his mouth. The pungent smell of smoke filled the tent. He kept hammering his legs and said with a wry smile: "I see that you are all turning the treasure sticks very diligently and cooperate well. Just
It's up to you to find it yourself. Remember to call me when you find the mallet, so you can enjoy the addiction of lifting the mallet again!"
"I admire your body very much. Look at the entire Xiushan Tun and Huilong Tun. I'm afraid there's no one in their seventies who can still go into the mountains with us for so many days... Have a good rest tomorrow.
, I will definitely call you if I find Bang Chui!"
This is indeed what Lu Lu said sincerely. In this day and age, people as tough as Jiang Zewei are indeed rare.
"well!"
Seeing that Lu Lu agreed, Jiang Zewei seemed very happy, and the smoking sound of the pipe pot in his mouth became more and more cheerful.
Liang Kangbo also smoked dry cigarettes. Under the weak light of Mingzi's fire, he could see the smoke coming out of their mouths and filling the tent.
Zhao Yongke, Lu Lu and Chen Xiuqing could not stand it.
Probably the only advantage is that snakes, insects, rats, and ants don't dare to get close.
Fortunately, the two of them stopped after smoking and went to bed early.
At dawn, after having breakfast early, the four of them changed directions and searched diagonally upward.
These people were all in their prime, and when searching, their speed sped up a lot. After a few days, their proficiency improved a lot. The faster speed does not mean that they are not careful.
Millet is easy to cook and easy to cook, but as time goes by, the energy contained in it is quickly extracted.
Seeing that the sun was setting in the west, the light in the forest became dim again. The day ended quickly, and it was time to go back. There was no gain, which made the four of them feel a little depressed.
Lu Lu sighed slightly, held the treasure stick in his hand, and knocked three times on the trunk of an oak tree nearby.
Zhao Yongke and Liang Kangbo both came closer.
Chen Xiuqing just looked back at the three of them, then turned back and continued playing with the grass blades on the ground.
Lu Lu was closest to him. Seeing that he was still unwilling, Lu Lu frowned slightly and shouted: "Qingzi, go back."
Chen Xiuqing seemed not to have heard anything and was still looking in the grass with her head tilted to one side. Later, she simply squatted down.
"Qingzi, what's wrong?"
Usually he would move when called, but today he was a little disobedient, which was quite abnormal. Lu Lu couldn't help but ask again.
"Brother Lu, I'm not sure..." Chen Xiuqing looked back and scratched her head: "I'm afraid I said the wrong thing."
Lu Lu was stunned for a moment, then walked over a few steps. After a closer look, he found a two-branched stick among the weeds that Chen Xiuqing was pulling. He immediately laughed and shouted loudly: "Bangchui!
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Hearing this, Zhao Yongke and Liang Kangbo were stunned for a moment, and then became ecstatic.
Zhao Yongke was the first to react and asked loudly: "What kind of goods?"
"Erjiazi!"
Lu Lu said with a smile: "Finally, my eyes are open. Qingzi, I will take credit for your success this time. If it weren't for you, we would have changed directions tomorrow!"