One hundred and twenty-five, do not read, do not wait
Unexpectedly, the young master of the Xu family, who had returned from a journey of hundreds of miles, did not wait for the distressed Xu family to have a good meal with good wine and food to replenish his body. He took a sip of tea and left again, saying that he wanted to give it to a brother.
He sent a message to Qingshan Town nearby, poured a pot of tea into his mouth and left, unable to persuade him.
Looking at the table that had just been put out, Mr. Xu sighed. The shopkeeper of Fu Xianju came up to him and asked if he felt sorry that no one would come to eat the table and it would be a waste of money. He replied:
"My son is suffering greatly outside. Originally, it was not this year's new tea. He refused to drink a sip, but now he drinks it after just three or two sips!"
The shopkeeper didn't dare to ask any more questions, but he heard Xu Toujia say: "This table of banquets is for you and the cook to eat. You can get a bottle of wine by yourself. Don't just buy the expensive ones. I am very happy today."
The waiters, cooks, and shopkeepers were all puzzled. It was clear that your son had suffered so much outside, so why did he treat us to a banquet worth ten taels of silver? But I couldn’t figure it out. On weekdays, such banquets were just for dinner.
It’s just a look, it’s really the first time I’ve tasted it, not to mention that at such a young age, sitting down to eat noodles, hey, that’s really the first time.
One of the waiters who was full of grease couldn't restrain his curiosity and asked the suddenly generous Xu Toujia why he was happy, but he was rolled his eyes.
My son is sensible and has a brother. How can he be unhappy as a father?
Then Xu Toujia smiled bitterly and touched the missing money bag around his waist. Good boy, this is really not unfamiliar.
....
To be honest, when Xu Qianqian first saw the banquet table, he almost couldn't move. After all, the banquet was made by the chef in his own restaurant. Compared with the pig food he eats outside these days, it is from heaven.
Underground. Unfortunately, Brother Wei's parents are still eagerly waiting for the message he wants him to send back. It will be too late after New Year's Eve...
There is no other way, the ethics of the world still have to be respected.
Xu Xian beat his sore legs and feet and approached the city gate. The sergeant guarding the city gate looked at him like a fool. He had just entered the city before the Chinese New Year and left the city. Could it be that he was a fool? But the silver he was handed over was not light.
He didn't care about that much, and just said hello: "We will still guard the city tomorrow. If you come back tonight, say hello to the brothers who are keeping watch, and I will open the door for you. The mountain road is not easy to walk. Remember to light a lantern if you walk at night when you come back."
Seeing that Xu Xian had gone far away, the city guarding sergeant tossed the piece of silver up and down and joked with his colleagues that it was another windfall.
After leaving Qishan County, there were some hungry people, but they were few and far between. Three or five people gathered together to warm themselves by the fire, with a few red sweet potatoes in the fire. Behind them was a shack piled with some scattered things, which served as a shelter.
The lives of the hungry people within the boundaries of Qishan County are not difficult. Even in the winter in the surrounding mountains, they can still find something to eat, so that they will not starve to death. In addition, occasionally there are guests who come and go with kindness, and Qishan County government offices often visit
People came out to pick up a few loads to show condolences, and put a few down in front of each shack. It wasn't much, but it was better than nothing.
Among the three types of relief in Dayao, namely, relief, rice relief and famine relief, the names are different and each has its own meaning. Among them, the first relief is mainly about cooking and relief work. The former provides porridge to the hungry people, while the latter provides relief through work. Hui
Su'erzhou benefited from the two relief and loan policies, and rice grains were distributed widely in counties and counties, so life gradually improved. Many hungry people living in Jiangzhou began to return to their hometowns. Qishan County originally set up porridge sheds, but every day
The water for cooking porridge was not enough to feed the hungry people outside the city, so the porridge shed could not be maintained for a short time. At this time, a small official in the county government suddenly had a whim, saying that red sweet potato could also be used as a substitute for rice.
Expensive but cheap, the food that could save one person's life is now like this
Today, three or five people can be saved by replacing them with red sweet potatoes. Why not?
Later, the porridge shacks set up in Qishan County were changed to the city's yamen, and the petty officials led the people carrying red potato loads out of the city to distribute food. It was very effective. There have been no cases of starvation outside Qishan County for some time, but the rich households in the city are still afraid of it.
Those hungry people who had gone crazy with hunger were let in and plundered all their homes in a short time. The county government's order to close the city was still in place. Unless people from the county who came back for reunion years were not allowed to enter, they could not enter.
Xu Xian's baggage didn't weigh much at all, it only contained some scattered clothes. However, after walking half way on the mountain road, it weighed more than a thousand kilograms, so he was left in a hidden bush beside the road, waiting to pick it up again when he came back.
After dragging their feet for about an hour, Mr. Xu was half-believing Brother Wei's words, "We'll be there when we see the big swaying locust tree at the entrance of the village." He looked at him with an embarrassed look and said, "Slightly.
"It's a little far", but I became convinced of it.
It's a little far, ten miles, twenty miles, it's also a little far. Xu Xian regrets a little, why he didn't go to the horse and carriage shop to get a horse when he came out. Now there is no village or shop in the back, then Qingshan Town
Or is it still far away with no where to go? What should I do?
Xu Xian stopped to have a cup of tea, and when he moved forward, he met a man dressed as a woodcutter. He was slightly older, and his legs and feet seemed to be inflexible, so he asked: "Old man, what about Qingshan Town?"
How much further is there?"
"It's not far away. There are only eleven or twelve miles left. Hurry up and we'll be there in less than an hour."
There are still more than ten miles away...Xu Xian, who thought the town was close at hand, felt that his head was three times as big as usual.
What you Wei Changpan said about feelings is a little farther than a few dozen miles away!
Xu Xian scolded Wei Changpan in his mind for not making it clear earlier, but when he recalled his shy expression at that time, he realized that he knew at that time that he would be in such a mess on this mountain road?
It does a lot of harm to people.
Xu Xian sighed and then moved forward. If he didn't want to sleep on this mountain road, he had the only way to go.
A stranger came to the entrance of Qingshan Town, saying he was from Qishan County. As soon as the news came out that he was looking for Old Wei's family, the expressions of the people in the town became excited, and the look in the eyes of the stranger seemed a little complicated.
The Zhang family in Qishan County, who were chivalrous and loyal three years ago, have now become gangsters in government notices. This is something that even the people in the county and town can't believe. After all, they get along day and night without looking up.
He became a person who committed adultery, robbery, and robbery. Who can believe it? Who dares to believe it? But the government notice was posted there, with a big red seal on it, and the charges were clearly listed. The old scholar in the town made a special trip to the county for this purpose.
, he was also silent when he came back, and didn't ask anyone to ask.
The old Wei family boy and Qian Erye in the town were both disciples of the Zhang family in Qishan County, and now they have become gangsters. The people in the town looked at these two families differently, although they did not do anything excessive for a while.
But after all, they gradually became alienated, and the children in the town were also warned by their elders to stay away from those two families.
More and more strangers came to look for the old Wei family, but no one was willing to lead him. Xu Xian became anxious. Could it be that he had gone to the wrong town? But the big tree at the entrance of the town was really unflattering.
The locust tree obviously grows there, it can't be in another town.
Looking at the fearful eyes of the people in the town, Xu Xian suddenly understood something and shouted angrily: "Who is Brother Wei? Do you who live in the same place as him not know? Could it be possible that you really believed what was said in the government notice?
Nonsense!"
Hoarse.
"Year
Young man, be careful what you say." The old man on crutches walked out tremblingly. He was a highly respected old man in the town. He had done official business in Qishan County. "There is no falsehood in the notices issued by the government. Stones and money
It’s true that they are all good people in this town, but maybe they got into some bad habits outside and ended up like this. Young man, I advise you not to hang out with these people anymore..."
"You! Fart!" Xu Xian roared angrily, "The government says he is a gangster and he is a gangster. Then I say you are pigs and dogs. What is the difference between you and pigs and dogs!"
"You, you, you..." The old man was stunned and stretched out his finger to point at Mr. Xu, "You can't teach a stick, and you can't carve a rotten tree!"
"How can a rotten tree with half of its body buried in the soil show off here?" If Xu Xian's martial arts cultivation was even 30% as good as his ability to curse, he would probably be able to run rampant in Jiangzhou. "Get away, I'm just a bastard."
On this road, if anyone dares to touch a hair of my head today, tomorrow they will bring people to kill you and kill all the dogs and chickens in your town."
Xu Xian's words obviously frightened the people in the town. Several young people who had just come to teach him a lesson with hoe handles and pitchforks did not dare to step forward.
"No one will lead the way, I will find it myself." Xu Xian added, raising his hand and pointing to the crowd around him, "No one in this town is affectionate and righteous!"
As soon as he said this, a tall, dark-skinned young farmer stood out from the crowd and said in a deep voice: "I will take you there."
"Wu Tongqian!" The old man on crutches finally regained his breath and said to the young farmer, "You are from the town, how can you turn your elbows outward!"
Wu Tongqian's face was gloomy: "I can't bear to see you all. The people who come here are looking for the old Wei family, and they are not digging up your family's ancestral graves. Why can't you help me with this small favor?"
After saying that, without waiting for the old man to come back, he took Xu Xian and rushed out of the crowd towards the town.
The old man was so anxious that he could not do anything.
"This is the old Wei family. After Shitou's accident, Aunt Wei fell seriously ill and is still lying in bed unable to get up. Uncle Wei is responsible for everything inside and outside the house." Wu Tongqian wiped his sweat and said, "I and Shitou
We grew up together, and I can help him with his father's work if he can, but Aunt Wei's illness is just that, if she doesn't go to the county town to get medicine, I'm afraid she won't be cured."
Wu Tongqian led Xu Xian into the bungalow. It looked like it had been built recently, but the owner did not rest frequently, so it looked a little dilapidated: "Uncle and aunt, Tongqian is here, and we have brought a guest in."
There was no trace of New Year's joy in the room. Two people with old and haggard faces were lying on the bunk and the other was sitting on a low stool. Both of them had dull eyes. When they saw a guest, they weakly responded and then kept their eyes blank.
Xu Xian felt as if there was sand in his eyes, so he stepped forward in three steps and whispered next to Mr. Wei.
Wei Changpan is out there and living a good life. Please send me a message back.