Chapter 177: Seventy Birds

Great Bustard? What kind of bird is this—many tourists have never heard of it, but the old man who still recognizes the Great Bustard is very knowledgeable, and he tells everyone about it:

Legend has it that there is a bird that lives together in flocks, and the number of each flock must be seventy, so people created the word "bustard" according to the characteristics of this bird, which means seventy birds.

Due to the misunderstanding of the ancients, it was believed that the Great Bustard was female, and only by mating with other birds could it reproduce offspring, so it was the "wife of a hundred birds". Probably the name of the old bustard in the brothel comes from this.

This kind of bird, there are still a lot of them in ancient times, and there is a special article "Bustard Feather" in the Book of Poetry, which says, "Su Su Bustard Xing, gathered in the bud mulberry", which vividly describes the peculiar form of the great bustard's wings when courting. However, in modern times, because the Great Bustard is not a bird with strong flight ability, and because of its large size, that is, it has more meat, it is very suitable for hunting, so its number has begun to decrease sharply. Up to now, it is said that there are only about 500 of them left in the country.

Everyone was amazed when they heard it, and Uncle Biao slapped his thigh hard: "No wonder Xiaotian ran away, if he is caught, he will not be sentenced!" ”

As he spoke, he saw another figure running wildly in the distance, like a lightning speed. When I got closer, I saw that it was Li Xiaopang who was running straight to the wind box in his mouth, and he was still carrying the little girl on his shoulder. It turned out that Li Xiaopang did not abscond in fear of crime, but moved the rescuers.

The Great Bustard was seriously injured and was dying. So Li Xiaopang didn't dare to toss it anymore, so he could only take Yaya to the scene for treatment.

So many people are looking at it, and Yaya is not too eye-catching. So he leaned down and gently pressed his little hand on the great bustard's wound. The Great Bustard's body trembled violently, and when he opened his eyes, there was a little more life in his eyes.

"It seems to be saved!" The old man screamed, such a precious bird, no one wants it to die in front of his eyes.

Li Xiaopang also pretended to let out a sigh, and then touched the beads of sweat on his head: "Now I don't seem to have to bear legal responsibility——"

Yaya also gave up, and then asked Uncle Chubby to find a large earthen basket, carefully put the big bustard bird into it, and brought it home to raise it slowly. Many tourists also followed Li Xiaopang, who was carrying a basket, to watch the excitement, hula la, and go back to the village together.

The big bustard probably also knew that Li Xiaopang was the culprit, so after recovering some of its spirits, it opened its mouth and made a haha panting sound, as if it was threatening the other party, and then used its big pointed beak to take two mouthfuls on Li Xiaopang's arm in the basket. It's just that the injury is too severe, and he doesn't have much strength.

"I said big bustard, will you find me for revenge when you get better?" Li Xiaopang could only fight back with his mouth, and gave people an ugly name very inauthenticly.

Seeing that this big bustard was tired and gave up attacking, Li Xiaopang became even more energetic: "Look at your small appearance, you still have a long beard, as if others don't know that you are a male!" ”

"No, it's just a female, and the male is much bigger than that." Old Man Wang unceremoniously corrected Li Xiaopang's erroneous cognition, which made the little fat man very unable to get off the stage, and there was a burst of broken birds in his mouth: Mother, what kind of beard does the mother have-

In fact, it is not a beard at all, it is also a feather, but it grows on both sides of the mouth corner, and it is relatively slender, which is easy to remind people of a beard.

Back in the village, many people are playing in the yard, soybeans, millet, millet or something, all of them have to use four wheels to drag the stone rollers to press out the beans and grains inside. Then take a wooden shovel and raise the field, and use the wind to lift out the chaff and the like mixed in it, and it is not easy to collect some grain.

Of course, in recent years, large machinery has been used in many places, so it doesn't have to be so laborious. The Black Blind Cooperative, on the other hand, does not have these things, and secondly, it is also for tourists to have some experiences. Don't you see, in the crowd of Yangchang, there are also some tourists.

The village chief's uncle was raising the field, only to see the wooden shovel in his hand flick lightly, and a tent of yellow and clear grains was lifted into the air, like a fountain. When the wind blows, the grains and other things inside are blown to the side, and the grains that fall are basically full of grains. After the shelling is removed, it is golden millet.

Seeing Li Xiaopang carrying a basket, the village chief's uncle shouted: "Xiaotian, I'm picking up a pheasant again, I'll go to your house to drink two cups in a while." ”

The story of beating rabbits with grass has spread in the village. But Li Xiaopang put on a bitter gourd face: "Uncle, if you dare to eat this thing, it is estimated that the position of village chief will be done." Great Bustard, a national first-class protected animal, do you dare to eat it? ”

When the village chief uncle heard this, he hurriedly threw down the wooden shovel and ran over, looked at the big bustard in the basket, and exclaimed: "Isn't this a ground bustard, I haven't seen this thing for many years, and it has become a first-class protected animal, sad!" ”

After Li Xiaopang's edification, the villagers now have figured out the division of protected animals and know their importance. First-class protected animals often mean that the number is very scarce, so the village chief is sad.

After a while, Li Daming also heard the news and rushed to clean the wounds of the great bustard, and also stitched up the cut bird skin. Those tourists who had asked for a lot of home remedies and herbs in Li Daming's hands began to express their doubts: This guy turned out to be a veterinarian?

Since the last time he rescued Lao Diao, Li Da understood that he still thought that the credit was mainly his, so his confidence was also cultivated. Wash your hands after sewing: "There must be nothing wrong, my craftsmanship is very good-"

When the tourists heard this, they were even more uneasy.

After all, the big bustard's injuries are still quite serious, so they can only be carried home and raised for two days. Fortunately, this guy is not a picky eater, whether it is tender grass or green vegetables, he gobbles it up, and small insects and other things are not refused, and he has a good appetite. The only thing is that Li Xiaopang is not pleasing to the eye, as soon as he sees him, he spreads his wings and makes a lot of effort in his mouth.

I don't have the same knowledge as you as a big bustard - Li Xiaopang Lele went to cook, and pondered while fishing for two rice: Do you want to report the news of the big bustard to the top?

Since you have come to the territory of the Black Blind Tun, you will definitely not continue to wander, and you will definitely attach great importance to such a rare protected animal. Moreover, many tourists also took photos today, and the news must not be hidden, so after thinking about it again, Li Xiaopang still decided to report it, in case it can be a little good!

Just three days later, Li Xiaopang was leading people to harvest grass on the meadow, and someone from the county finally came. Unexpectedly, the leader was actually an old friend Deputy County Magistrate Liu, and there was a large group of people behind him, one of whom was still carrying a camera.

This formation is not small - Li Xiaopang hurriedly shook hands with Deputy County Magistrate Liu, and after saying a few words, Deputy County Magistrate Liu hurriedly asked about the Great Bustard.

"I was looking for something to eat over there just now." Li Xiaopang pointed to the left back with his hand, and saw a group of big birds foraging on the mowed grass, probably picking up grass seeds to eat.

The reporter of the county TV station hurriedly turned on the camera, zoomed in on the lens, and counted for a long time: "There are twenty in total!" ”

Li Xiaopang scratched the back of his head: "I still have one at home, a total of 21, but unfortunately the number is a little less, and it is still called seventy birds, which is not worthy of the name!" ”

"Be content." Deputy County Magistrate Liu glanced at Li Xiaopang with a smile, and said in his heart: Last winter, less than ten Great Bustards were found in Inner Mongolia, and they were all on the CCTV news. If this matter is done well, it may be broadcast on the news. At that time, the deputy county magistrate may really become the county magistrate.

So the more I looked at those big bustards, the more pleasing to the eye, even with it, this little fat man also followed suit, only to see Deputy County Governor Liu wave his hand: "Shoot more materials, you must apply for the Great Bustard Reserve!" ”

Li Xiaopang next to him smacked his lips when he heard it: I have to make such a bird name, but don't let tourists misunderstand, I think we are not clean here, rich in old bustards, specializing in the skin and meat business-

As a result, Deputy County Magistrate Liu misunderstood, thinking that the little fat man was worried that it would be the same as the sika deer and the yellow sheep reserve, and it would not rain when it thundered, so he coughed: "Don't worry, even if I am cheeky this time, I will definitely go to the province to apply for funds, and the funds will be earmarked!" ”

This can't be taken seriously, Li Xiaopang hummed and agreed, and accompanied Deputy County Magistrate Liu to walk around here, and took a lot of video materials of the big bustard's activities, and then returned to the village with great interest.

The county magistrate came, of course, he had to entertain well, especially in this month, the wild fish in the bubble was the fattest, and Uncle Yu had just caught a few fish and stewed them. I boiled a large pot of potatoes and green bud rice, and stumbled over a pot of water vermicelli, and the table was full of the smell of harvest.

In addition to the village chief's uncle, of course, Li Da understood that this was the county magistrate's personal order, so that Li Da understood that he couldn't keep his mouth shut, and he felt that he had face. However, Li Xiaopang privately estimated: It is very likely that Li Da understands that the medicinal wine given to Deputy County Magistrate Liu last time has played a role.

When I was pushing the cup and changing the lamp, I saw someone outside running in: "Village chief, the fight is up, Biaozi is leading the people from our village to fight with the people from Baojiadian——"

Baojiadian is a tunzi relatively close to the black blind tun, about fifteen or sixteen miles away, usually the well water does not interfere with the river water, how to say that the fight will start.

Uncle the village chief was drinking red, and when he heard it, he was anxious, and he slammed the wine glass on the table: "Copy the guys, let's do it first!" ”

When it comes to two tunzi, it is generally this virtue, and when there is a contradiction, it is basically all tun to go into battle, and even the old ladies are carrying ash rakes and burning sticks, and they rush forward with broken horses.

Fortunately, Deputy County Magistrate Liu was present, worried that there would be a fight between the two villages, so he hurriedly reassured: "You can't do it, you have something to say, now is a society under the rule of law!" ”

The village chief's uncle then remembered: The county magistrate is still here, so he asked Li Daniu, who reported the news, but the other party couldn't say it clearly. simply stopped drinking, and under the leadership of Li Daniu, a group of people rushed to the scene of the incident in a hurry.