Chapter XVII
Shao Manchu hurriedly brought over the wooden basin that had been brought into the stove early in the morning, scooped two scoops of water into the basin, and left one scoop of water...... It is to stuff the stove, slowly heat it in the pot, and wait until the pot is boiled for later use.
In the time difference of waiting, Shao Manchu can take good care of himself.
Because he had just been drugged yesterday, he didn't even dare to wash the mud on his body.
This is very uncomfortable for Shao Manho, who loves cleanliness very much.
When he wiped his body briefly with a hand towel dipped in hot water, there was not too much water left in the pot, and it began to bubble.
Shao Manchu carefully wrapped the cotton clothes, stirred the small bowl of mixed batter soaked in cold water with his fingers, avoided the excess water inside, lifted the bottom of the bowl, and buckled the paste into the pot.
He poked a long-handled spoon the size of a bowl into it and stirred it in a clockwise direction.
For a time, the corn grains and budding grains that were as bright as autumn rape flowers spread out in the water like summer flowers.
The colorless and tasteless white water is turned into fragrant and yellow porridge.
'Click, click......'
With the stirring, the water starch excited by the high temperature increases the viscosity of the porridge water, and brings a beautiful stickiness on the long-handled spoon.
A cereal-specific aroma...... The small cooktop room was filled with space.
Shao Manho, who hadn't eaten well for a few days, had a gurgling stomach.
Wait...... It's not time to get out of the pot yet.
When the watery mixture, which was originally unobstructed, became thick and slimy.
Shao Manchu buckled the fire on the stove.
"Shhh...... It smells so good!"
This is a sincere emotion.
This bowl of batter is a rare delicacy for Shao Manchu.
He scraped the bottom of the pot clean, put the big bowl on the small round table in the middle of the stove, took out a porcelain jar from the basket hanging from the beam, a black and hard nest, and after placing them one by one, he put his hands together and bowed to the stove master on the wall opposite the small table, and then broke the black and hard nest into several pieces and soaked them into the hot porridge water one by one.
This is the best breakfast Shao Manho has had in recent days.
How could he have been willing to eat the fine grain at home in such a way?
If it weren't for the victory he achieved yesterday, which completely solved a big problem, the thrifty Shao Manchu would never have spoiled the only food left in the family.
This meal, he ate slowly and contentedly.
When Shao Manchu had eaten and drunk enough and cleaned up the kitchen, the day was also bright.
"It's time!"
Out of the stove, Shao Man stomped his feet, adapted to the temperature difference outside the house, shrunk his neck, and slid in the direction of the village chief's house.
Why is it slippery?
Because of yesterday's incident, this not wide country road was stepped on back and forth by the villagers several times, and the snow could not reach the feet and necks...... It has also become a layer of ice with potholes.
If you really walk steadily, but take two or three steps, the direction you go is not controlled by the soles of your feet.
Don't be afraid of slipping, this is not difficult for Shao Manho.
He played with a sudden heart, a one-foot back kick, mastered the balance, and slipped out...... Slipped out.
When he arrived at the door of the old village chief's house, he became one of these lonely widows who were chasing their finances...... The first one to come.
The village chief, Gana, raised a big yellow dog in the courtyard that was half a man wide, and when he saw Shao Manchu, a stranger, standing in front of the door, he barked loudly.
The daughter-in-law of the village chief's family opened the courtyard door and looked at it:
"This is the boy of the Shao family?"
"Well, hello aunt, I'm here to find the village chief's grandfather. Shao Manhoarding rules returned the gift.
In a word, this daughter-in-law knows what Shao Manchu is doing.
She opened half of the door and let the people inside: "Shao's family, do you get up early to eat? If you don't eat, come in and order?"
Shao Manho likes to take advantage of this, he patted his stomach, and rejected his aunt's kindness angrily.
"Auntie, don't be busy, I came here when I was full. It's difficult at home, but I'm such a big person, and I still have the ability to find something to eat. ”
"I didn't go in, I just walked outside, and waited for everyone to come before I went in. ”
After speaking, Shao Manchu took a few steps back and let go of the courtyard door of the village chief's house.
Seeing the eldest daughter-in-law of the village chief's family, she felt distressed for a while.
How can this kid be so sensible, like a silly boy in the village, who has to get involved in some good things.
The more this is the case, the more this daughter-in-law wants Shao Man to come in and drink saliva.
When these two compartments were deadlocked, there was movement inside and outside the courtyard.
The old village chief put on a fur flip-out clip and walked out of the house......
The widows and orphans of the other two families also went outside the hospital.
As soon as the two people met, they exchanged a few words, and the village chief led the way towards the two adobe houses of Zhang Dengguan.
The atmosphere on the road was good, relying on his young age, Shao Manchu also took the initiative to walk to the side of the old village chief, leaned over and asked in a low voice: "Village chief, has that person been escorted away?"
The old village chief took a deep look, put his hands behind his back, and gave an affirmative answer: "Your Uncle Wang set off with a few boys early in the morning, and when he counts the time, he should have arrived at the end of the business house by now." ”
"The baby of the Shao family, don't worry, this lantern official is afraid that he will not dare to come back for the rest of his life. ”
After getting the quasi-letter, Shao Manchu was completely relieved, he took a step slowly, followed the old village chief with satisfaction, and walked towards the destination.
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At the same time, the door of the first business house was in full swing.
The coolies of the porter line put bags of Jeseong's local produce onto the flatbed cart.
Of the two dart bureaus that were hired, one was at the front of the team to discuss the details of the trip with the chief steward of the trip, and the other was in a cart with goods that needed to be escorted.
After all, the dart contract they encountered was one thing, and when they really walked up, the goods were pressed in a different way...... It's just too much.
Those of them who work as bodyguards have also developed the ability to add and partially exempt themselves from liability after the fact.
In the end, it is the first business house, and the reputation of doing business is good.
The coolies were all busy, the hired farmers were also gathered in one place, and the dart bureau finished counting the people and goods, which was exactly one or two different from what was agreed in the contract.
Just for this peace of mind, these two darts are very satisfied.
They carefully checked their outfits and equipment, and the dart flags representing the faces of each family...... In turn, they were inserted into the side of the caravan's wagons.
At this time, just wait for the employer's order, and they can set off and go straight to their destination.