In order to prevent freezing, the reed heads of Bangchui must shrink underground as much as they grow each year.
This contraction force is mainly borne by the arms of the main root of the mallet.
The mallet grows over time, at least thirty years, causing the main root and shoulder to shrink and accumulate to form annular horizontal stripes.
Because the mallet has not moved in its native place, the annular transverse stripes are thin, dense, and deep, and the main root shrinkage is very prominent, which is also a basis for age judgment.
A mallet that is more than a hundred years old is rare!
Everyone can be said to be the king of ginseng.
When Lu Lu dug it out, he was very excited. If this kind of thing were sold at the buying station, it would be a waste of natural resources. In the eyes of a real expert, the price can be several times the price at the buying station. If it is used as a collection,
As there are fewer and fewer truly good sticks in later generations, their value continues to increase.
The most famous one about this is probably the one in the Jilin Exhibition Hall of the City Hall.
In 1981, four mountain farmers discovered a large ginseng seedling on the gentle slope of Dahei Mountain on the edge of Changbai Mountain in Fusong, weighing 285 grams, which was equivalent to the old name of nine taels, one qian and two cents, far exceeding the seven taels of ginseng and eight.
Two are treasures' standard.
Until now in 1983, there are still regulations: all township supply and marketing cooperatives must send wild ginseng purchased to the county medicinal materials company, and medicinal material companies must send wild ginseng purchased from sixth grade and above to the county foreign trade company for export to earn foreign exchange, and wild ginseng purchased below sixth grade must be sent to the county foreign trade company to earn foreign exchange.
to sell freely.
In other words, this stick cannot be freely bought and sold by oneself.
If you want to sell at a high price, you have to go through special channels and contact rich people to sell. Once the news is released, it is a very dangerous thing. And when you go to the buying station to sell, the price given is at most five or six thousand.
, the price is too low.
Although the purchasing power of money now is very strong, if you put it in a pile of money, it will still be the same amount of money in a few years.
The king ginseng tree in the Jilin exhibition hall was sent to the purchasing station. It was obviously a top-grade large product, so it was ordered to be a second-grade mountain ginseng, plus a dozen small trees. The purchase price at that time was only 1,600 yuan. Later, it came
It was purchased by the provincial government and upgraded to the first level of wild ginseng. At the same time, more than 300 yuan was paid to four mountain farmers.
In other words, the ginseng tree that could be put on display in the Great Hall only cost 2,000 yuan at that time. But now, a fifth-grade mallet, as long as it is in good condition, has far exceeded this price. In two years
Over time, prices have risen rapidly.
The most amazing thing is that the place where the King Ginseng tree grows is among the trees three or four meters away from the mountain trail where people come and go. After so many years, no one has discovered it.
Compared with this, Lu Lu suddenly felt that it was not surprising that he found a top-notch sixth-grade leaf in a mountain like Guokui Mountain that could not be regarded as a deep mountain, where so many ginseng gangs came and went.
Several people stared at the mallet for a long time, and Zhang Shaofeng sighed slightly: "It took more than 140 years to grow just a little bit... ugh!"
Lu Lu reached out and patted his shoulder: "This stick tree is definitely worth eight taels as a treasure. Don't look at it just like this. It's already quite difficult. Do you think this is a big radish? A real wild ginseng.
, the weight gain is quite slow, unlike those artificially planted, which can grow big in a few years. In the process, it can be said that there is a narrow escape from death."
"Escape from death?" Chen Xiuqing muttered in a low voice, very puzzled: "This grows under the soil, in the final analysis it is just a herb."
"This is the magic of the stick."
Lu Lu said with a smile: "They grow in the mountains and have to withstand freezes, heavy rains, and attacks by diseases and insect pests. During their long growth years, they often encounter disasters such as being bitten by insects and rats, or being trampled and maimed by wild beasts.
It does not germinate and enters dormancy.
After staying underground for an unknown number of years, it will sprout new stems and leaves. At that time, the number of leaves will be even smaller, and it will change from the original fifth-grade leaves, sixth-grade leaves, to two-grade leaves, and reincarnate again.
During the hibernation process, to stay alive or repair damage, but also to absorb the energy accumulated by itself, the stick will become smaller. This is not going through hardships, and what is a narrow escape?
This is why when we are carrying the stick, we must not let go of the jiazi or the lampstand, and it is also the reason why people say that the stick will run away if it has a spirit."
When Lu Lu said this, he glanced at a few people and emphasized: "This matter needs to be paid attention to, because even if it is an Erjiazi tree, there may be a rare and big thing underneath. You can't miss it, and you have to pay attention when lifting the mallet."
Be careful and don't be reckless."
After listening to this, everyone knew that Lu Lu was teaching skills and knowledge, and he was very attentive to learning. They all nodded seriously: "Remember!"
"In that case, let's go back and search for that area. We were in a hurry." Liang Kangbo thought for a while and said, "This is a big area. We didn't even look for a large area. And, finally,
I didn’t even look for the place where I killed those guys..."
"When I carried the sixth-grade hammer, my first thought was to leave quickly and protect the thing. The less people knew about it, the better. But I was pestered by those Koreans. I didn't see that they all wanted to kill me.
Are our people there? There are so many people dead now, we have to wait until things calm down and we can go take a look when we are ready to go back!"
Lu Lu took a deep breath: "I always said that I should control my gun, but I didn't expect that even though I live a peaceful life, someone who is restless would come after me..."
Zhang Shaofeng also sighed: "It's because they don't follow the rules and want to cause trouble."
"They asked for it!" Liang Kangbo was relieved now.
Zhao Yongke was very calm and said nothing, while Chen Xiuqing nodded slightly.
"No one is allowed to mention this matter after we go back. As long as our brothers know about it, keep your mouth shut!" Zhang Shaofeng emphasized: "Not even people in my own family can talk about it."
So many lives were lost all at once. If you can't keep your mouth shut and spread the word, wouldn't you be causing trouble for yourself? Everyone nodded silently.
"There are other reasons why it is rare for a stick to grow so big."
Lu Lu paused for a moment, then continued: "The winter in the wilderness is too long. The peak growth season is June, July, August, and August. The first frost begins in mid-September and lasts until mid-May of the following year.
The dormant period lasts for 240 days, so if the stick grows one gram per year, it is considered good."
"Didn't you say that this mallet weighs more than half a catty before? If it weighs more than 250 grams, it won't last for hundreds of years?" Chen Xiuqing asked stupidly.
"Listen to what I'm saying... The weight gain of Bangchui is very slow in the early stage of growth, with a weight gain of about half a gram per year. In the first few years, there will be negative growth, because many nutrients are still insufficient for the growth of stems and leaves.
If the soil in the forest is thin and fertile, it may even take thirty years to grow to about five grams, which is about the size of a penny, and then enter the middle stage.
In the middle period, it grows faster. Because the stems and leaves are thick and strong, the ability to absorb nutrients becomes stronger. At this time, it can grow to about two grams a year, which is almost ten years, and it has entered the later stage.
By this time, the roots of the stick have grown long and begun to shrink completely, or are damaged, and the nutrient delivery will slow down again. From now on, it will almost maintain a weight gain of one gram a year.
The place where our stick tree is located is not bad, the soil is fertile and deep, and the reed heads, roots, etc. have not been damaged at all, so it can grow to such a big size. If we try it in another place, it will not be possible!
"
Lu Lu explained patiently: "You know how rare it is to be able to grow so big!"
This knowledge is more from the experience he accumulated in collecting mountain goods in his previous life. Jiang Zewei did not have so much research.
After so many years, Bangchui can be said to be truly absorbing the essence of heaven, earth, sun and moon, and constantly concentrating it.
Some people say that after a certain age, sticks become lignified. It is sheer nonsense to compete with artificially grown garden ginseng or forest ginseng against such treasures.
Apart from anything else, there are so many rich people who are willing to spend millions and tens of millions to buy it. They are not fools.
After laying the groundwork for so long, Lu Lu took the opportunity to get to the point: "I want to discuss it with my brothers. I plan to keep this stick tree and not sell it."
Several people were stunned for a moment, then laughed.
"If you want to keep it, just keep it. What's there to discuss?" Zhang Shaofeng said immediately.
"If it weren't for you, we wouldn't be able to find these things! Just keep them for yourself!" Liang Kangbo also said.
Zhao Yongke simply said four words: "I have no objection!"
As for Chen Xiuqing, she smiled stupidly: "You are the leader. You are the one who discovered all the big stuff that I am looking for these days. Even if it is a reward, you deserve more."
Lu Lu shook his head slightly: "As I said, we brothers have settled the accounts, and some things need to be explained. The gang went to the mountain to carry the stick. They are a whole, there is no distinction between high and low, but why did they immediately
To put it bluntly, the rule of equal division is because the mallet is valuable to avoid vendetta. As soon as this thing is mentioned, we all understand that it is the way of survival for the mountaineers.
What I said is a bit unreasonable, but things still need to be handled clearly and openly, so as not to affect the relationship between us brothers in the future.
This mallet is not simple. There are three ways to sell it. The first one is to send it to the purchasing station in accordance with the regulations, but the price given will not be too high.
However, this kind of high-grade mallet is not allowed to be traded freely. Therefore, if you want to sell it at a good price, you can only use other methods. Some old Chinese medicine stores are often entrusted with acquisitions. You can go to such an old Chinese medicine doctor or
It is the middleman who performs the valuation, which is the second method.
The third way is to take a stick with you to places with rich people like Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai to find buyers and discuss the price face to face.
Here, the first method will definitely not work. The third method requires traveling a long distance. Not to mention the risk, it may not be able to get a good price. That is the second method. Although there is a certain risk, the price given is
, is currently the most suitable.
So, when we go back this time and pass through the big city of Harbin, let’s go there and check out the price. Everyone thinks the price is right, so we will convert it according to this price, and I will replenish the money for you. I will also give you those fifth-grade products.
Let’s sell the fourth-grade stick. What do you think?”
Speaking of this, how could a few people not understand what Lu Lu meant.
Although the words may not sound pleasant to the ears, it is indeed true.
And this is also the reason why Lu Lu hesitated when Zhao Tuanqing suggested that several people become sworn brothers. The other people were positive.
He knew very well that in the face of financial interests, such a bond was often as fragile as a piece of paper, easily broken by a poke, so he felt it was unnecessary.
"We are sworn brothers!"
Zhang Shaofeng obviously didn't think so, and was slightly disappointed: "Is it necessary to distinguish it so clearly?"
Liang Kangbo also sighed: "Brother, let me just say one thing. Without you to lead us, just the few of us don't even know where there is a stick. Once we enter the mountains, we can only run around. How many days will it take?"
, you can’t even smell the stick’s fart. No matter how good this stick is, can it be better than our brotherhood? In fact, we have been taking advantage of you. You should keep this stick, including in the future, when you see what you want to keep,
I have no objection at all, that’s what you deserve.”
"If you have to calculate it this way, let's not talk about whether it is divided equally or not. Just follow the method of dividing the shares according to the way when the mountain driving team was established, you hold three shares and each of us holds one share..." Zhao Yongke suddenly said this.
As Lu Lu's uncle, Chen Xiuqing wisely chose to remain silent at this time.
Lu Lu looked at the three of them and couldn't help but twitching at the corner of his mouth: "Third brother, that's a hunting assignment, not a mountain release! Besides, all those erjiazi and lampstands belong to me. I can already get a lot more."
!”
Calculated this way, Lu Lu will only get more!
"Is there any difference? They are all making money by selling mountain goods in the mountains!" Zhang Shaofeng also said: "Just follow what the third brother said! As for those two-grade trees and lampstands, how many of them can't stand up to a fourth-grade tree?
Nothing to worry about."
Seeing that each of them looked a little angry, Lu Lu had no idea what to do. According to what they said, a few of them would only get less.
He finally said helplessly: "I'll keep this mallet, let's divide it equally!"
"This is so ridiculous!"
Several people laughed.
Zhang Shaofeng followed up and said: "I would like to make a suggestion. From now on when we lift the stick, the best stick tree will go to the fifth brother, and the rest will be divided equally. What do you think?"
"No objection!" Liang Kangbo nodded first.
Zhao Yongke smiled and said: "Agree!"
Chen Xiuqing giggled: "Then I have no objection!"
They all know that Lu Lu is the real treasure!
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