Shiwei Township is backed by mountains, with endless mountains and rivers, and many mountains and mountains, among which there are countless animals living.
In Cao Weidong's view, these are the truly valuable treasures.
You must know that supplies have been in short supply in recent years and meat is hard to find. If we can transport game from the mountains to the city, we can definitely set off a wave of panic buying.
However, after careful consideration, Cao Weidong suppressed this thought for the time being.
Times have changed.
After the production team is established, every plant and tree in the team belongs to the collective. If anyone takes it casually, he or she is undermining socialism.
Therefore, although there are many animals on the mountain, no one wants to go hunting in the mountain.
Moreover, Xiaosi also told himself that Captain Wei would take everyone into the mountains to hunt only when he was very hungry, which shows how strict Captain Wei is.
Thinking about how to impress Captain Wei, Cao Weidong walked around to the bulletin board and read it carefully.
These are all very common news.
"Hey, this information is interesting."
At this time, one of the announcements attracted Cao Weidong's attention.
The publicity department of the commune went to the countryside to inspect the literacy results and required all production teams to actively cooperate.
Judging from the payment time, it should have been posted within the past two days.
"The commune propaganda department wants to go to the countryside to check the literacy results. I guess they will be disappointed."
The rain has been good this year, and the farmers are busy working in the fields. Who cares about literacy?
Somewhat unrealistic.
Cao Weidong shook his head, turned and left.
Then he found Xiao Si at the sentry post at the head of the village and asked him to take him to the back mountain to have a look.
Xiao Si immediately became vigilant.
"Brother Wei Dong, everything on the mountain is collective, and the captain won't let us go up the mountain."
"I just went in to take a look. In fact, I grew up in the city and have never seen mountains, so I am very curious."
"What's so curious about the mountains and why they're so dangerous?" Xiaosi didn't understand.
"Forget it, I'll take you there."
Thinking that Cao Weidong was kind to her and even gave him sweet potatoes, Xiaosi decided to take Cao Weidong into the mountains. Before setting off, Xiaosi repeatedly warned, "Let's talk it over first. We can't hunt, otherwise my father will kill me."
No."
"Don't worry, I will listen to you in everything, just go in and take a look." Cao Weidong nodded quickly.
It was already past ten o'clock in the morning. Xiaosi took the hatchet and hoe, and took the shotgun used for duty, and took Cao Weidong up the mountain.
A trodden mountain road winds upward, covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves, which are soft when stepped on.
Xiaosi was in front, Cao Weidong was following behind, and the two of them staggered forward.
Along the way, Cao Weidong became more and more delighted.
There are still a lot of supplies in the mountains.
He saw pear trees, apple trees, edible mountain fungi, and also discovered several tree species that would be very valuable in later generations.
I walked to a pear tree, picked two pears, and shared one with Xiao Si.
Xiao Si said he couldn't help it, but his hand movements were not slow. He even picked a few and put them in his pocket.
Hmm.
Even at a young age, he showed his fatherly demeanor.
Cao Weidong smiled, picked up the pear and took a bite.
A little sour, sweet, and very juicy.
Delicious.
Xiaosi said: "There are many pear trees in our area. People usually pick some and store them in the cellar. They can be eaten as snacks during the Chinese New Year and can be kept until the next spring."
Keep going deeper.
Xiao Si also became interested. He pointed to some dark brown lumps on the ground and explained to Cao Weidong: "This is rabbit feces, which means there are wild rabbits here."
"Our captain is a good hunter. He took us into the mountains to hunt last winter and caught several wild rabbits with lassoes. We all ate a lot of rabbits in the winter."
"And pheasants..."
"This guy is fast and can fly, so it's best to catch them at night. Use a flashlight to shine a bright light on them and they will stay where they are. You can catch them one at a time."
Xiaosi introduced it enthusiastically.
The deeper you go, the denser the forest becomes and the more depressing the forest environment becomes.
After crossing a small mound, Xiao Si refused to go forward, "Brother Wei Dong, let's go back."
Cao Weidong asked in confusion: "Why? The front looks pretty flat, so it's not difficult to get over."
Xiao Si solemnly said: "No, if you go further in, you will reach the depths of the woods. There are wild boars in there, they are very fierce, and there are also wild bears... I even heard the old people in the village say that there are also tigers.
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"Tiger, how did you know?"
"The roar of beasts... There are terrible roars of beasts every night, and I have heard them too." Xiaosi looked frightened.
Cao Weidong suddenly remembered the night when Liang Ladi slipped and fell into the forest. He also heard the roar of beasts deep in the forest and even saw a black shadow.
"Then let's go back."
He didn't deliberately ask to go deeper.
Anyway, based on the current investigation situation.
There is enough game on the outskirts of the forest. There is absolutely no problem in supplying a steel rolling mill. Next, we need to find a way to talk to Captain Wei of the production team.
As usual, Xiao Si takes the lead, and he follows behind.
But on the way back, an accident happened.
Xiaosi was walking when he suddenly felt that his footsteps were empty, his body was weightless, and he was flying upwards like an onion.
Damn it!
Xiao Si was so frightened that his soul came out.
After regaining his composure, he realized that he had stepped on a trap, and the rope was put around his ankles and pulled up.
Xiaosi swung the hatchet violently and cut off the rope around his ankle.
The rope broke and he stumbled to the ground. Fortunately, the leaves on the ground were thick, so his fall was not serious.
"Who is so wicked as to set a trap here?" Xiao Si said with a lingering fear on his face.
Cao Weidong quickly went over to help Xiao Si up and looked at the ropes woven with straw ropes. "It seems that someone in your team is also sneaking up the mountain to hunt."
"This is just raking in the wool of socialism. No, I have to tell my dad about this."
After returning to the village, Xiaosi ran away in a hurry.
Cao Weidong walked around the village twice and suddenly thought of Liang Ladi.
I don’t know what happened to her.
.......
Liang Ladi was hiding in a deserted corner at this time, secretly shedding tears.
After she came back, she caused a lot of heated discussion in the village, and many people came to see her.
This is a city guy.
The pride of Shiwei Township.
But when Liang Ladi asked to borrow food, all these people changed their faces.
Her mother said: "I'll squeeze in and prepare a few kilograms of whole grains for you and a basket of eggs to take back. Don't let the child go hungry."
The neighbor said: "It's not that my aunt won't help you, but our family is also poor. There are seven people in our family and we only eat two bowls of glutinous rice every day. We can't even eat enough."
The friend said: "I only have so little food at home, so I lent it to you. My family will beat me to death."
Even the clan uncle who worked as an accountant refused, "Those in the team who are just a little rich this year have to pay back what the commune owed in previous years. There is no food to lend to you."
Liang Ladi borrowed a circle but returned without success.
She is desperate.
Thinking of the four children at home, Liang Ladi sighed.
There is a small leader in the factory who has always had thoughts about himself. If he really can't borrow Liang, then he will...
Just then, she smelled the aroma of fruit bread.
Look up.
Cao Weidong stood in front of him and handed over a fruit bread.
"Are you hungry? I'll treat you to something to eat."