Chapter 489: Digging Lotus Roots
Zhang Taiping walked towards the south side of the pond near the hillside with a shovel on his back and leather boots on his feet. Pen, Fun, Pavilion www.biquge.info\\. qВ5、//
Cai Yazhi couldn't help but ask curiously, "What are you doing dressed like this?" ”
"Didn't Fan Ming dig up the lotus root over there in the morning? I'll dig some more out there. Zhang Taiping replied. At that time, when digging the pond, I didn't take into account the matter of digging lotus roots, the pond was dug a little deep, and now it is two or three meters deep without releasing water, and the lotus roots in it can't be dug out at all, so I can only dig some out in the shallow water area near the hillside to try it.
"It's all mud down there, be careful." Cai Yazhi admonished a little worriedly.
Zhang Taiping waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, it's close to the hillside, the terrain is gentle, and most of it is sand and stones, not very deep." ”
Wearing tall plastic boots, he slowly poked into the water from the hillside, and after stepping on it, he saw a lotus neck and shaved it around with an iron shovel, and the water quality immediately became turbid, but this did not affect anything, even if the water quality was clear, he could not see the situation at the bottom of the water, and he was not trying to put the meat into the water to check anyway.
Fan Ming pulled the lotus root from the water by himself in the morning, so there was no efficiency at all, and he only got one in the morning, but now Zhang Taiping is different, with an iron shovel in his hand, as long as he finds the direction a few times, he can dig out a lotus root.
This season is actually not the best season to dig lotus roots, it is only mid-autumn, and the lotus leaves on the water surface are still very green, so the lotus roots at the bottom of the water are still growing. The best time to do this is in winter when the lotus leaves on the water begin to decay.
In addition, the edge of this pond is not the best place for lotus roots to grow, so the lotus roots dug up are not very thick, and some even look very tender. The outside is all wrapped in pitch-black mud, and only those that are accidentally dug up will show the white color inside, and there is a faint fragrance secreted between the holes, and the slender filaments are pulled out of the fractures. It seems that this is the famous "broken thread".
Zhang Taiping's big action naturally alarmed the rocks entrenched under the hillside.
This guy first circled around Zhang Taiping a few times, needless to say, it was the spring water in the vertical space, but Zhang Taiping was busy at this moment, and he didn't have time to pay attention to it.
This guy saw that after pestering Zhang Taiping to no avail, he stretched out his head and looked around, and suddenly there was excitement in his eyes, and the head in the shell stretched out as fast as lightning, and the neck seemed to be made of plasticine, and it was instantly stretched out, and then retracted, so fast that he could almost see the afterimage left in the air.
When its head shrank to the turtle shell again, it became clear that it was holding a half-dug lotus root in its innermost part, and unceremoniously clicked it down to its stomach. Then I looked at the water again.
He didn't snatch the undamaged lotus roots that he dug up, but robbed the lotus roots that leaked his breath after they were broken.
After thinking about it for a while, Zhang Taiping understood the reason.
These lotus roots are moistened by the space spring water that they often use, although the space spring water is very diluted, but it still makes the plants in these water carry a little aura, and the aura of this lotus is all concentrated in the lotus root. If it is not dug up, it is okay, the aura in it cannot be emanated, and it looks no different from ordinary lotus roots, but the aura in the dug up lotus root will be calculated out. Although these auras are very rare, they are still felt by the rocks.
If there is one of the most intelligent animals in the house, it is undoubtedly this rock that seems to be hiding under the water all the time. The lifespan of hundreds or thousands of years has given it a lot more experience than other animals, and among these small animals in the home, it is the most sensitive to aura, and even Xiaoxi, who can often find treasures, is slightly inferior.
Seeing that this guy didn't snatch the lotus roots that were intact, Zhang Taiping relieved himself, and threw all the lotus roots that were dug up to it floating at the water's edge.
The rock can feel the aura in the lotus root, and naturally the one who comes does not refuse, and the half-foot-long lotus root is definitely swallowed into the stomach after two or three times, and the sediment on it is swallowed together.
When the sun set, Zhang Taiping finally stopped, and a large pile of lotus roots of different lengths and thicknesses had been piled up on the shore, but only a small section of the pond was dug up.
Zhang Taiping should be happy with this kind of harvest, but he does feel a little headache now. For others, the more lotus roots in the pond, the better, but for him, it is a troublesome thing. Especially at that time, I didn't know the characteristics of this pond water, and there were a little too many plants in it, and it must have been quite troublesome to dig lotus roots at that time. This is not a small pond, but a large pond of more than 20 acres, so a large piece of lotus root has a feeling of self-inflicted sin.
Shaking his head, he temporarily suppressed the troubles of this bumper harvest, and thought to himself: "It's a big deal, just ask the whole village to help dig it when the time comes." ”
The rock guy has long been full and sank to the bottom, a typical guy who sleeps when he is full.
Cai Yazhi came over with a frame, and when she saw the lotus roots stacked on the shore, she said in surprise: "I dug so much, how long does it take to eat it?" ”
Zhang Taiping said with a smile: "How can our family finish eating?" When the time comes, you can send some to the people you know well, and the rest will be pulled to the shops in the city. ”
Cai Yazhi went back to the house and got a bigger frame, and then came over to put all the lotus roots up.
But Zhang Taiping went to the hot spring to take a bath. Although I was wearing plastic leather boots and leather clothes, I inevitably got into the water, and it was very uncomfortable to be sticky and wet, and it was most comfortable to soak in a hot spring at this time.
This guy Wukong was very interested in other things, but he didn't have the slightest interest in this hot spring, and squatted beside Zhang Taiping for a while before running away. On the contrary, the little grizzly bear likes to play in the water, so he jumped into the hot spring and swam around Zhang Taiping.
Xiaoxi likes to be clean the most, and when he sees Zhang Taiping taking a bath, he also comes over to be lively, but it doesn't have the innate swimming ability of the little grizzly bear, and it can't go to the deep water, so it can only fly up a few times in a place near the shore where it can't be buried, and then fly up a few times, and play alone.
After soaking in the hot spring for half an hour, the whole body was comfortable and extremely relaxed. It's no wonder that so many people like to soak in hot springs, and the healing effect of hot spring water for many diseases is one thing, and the feeling of relieving fatigue and stress is another.
When I returned to the house, everyone else was watching TV or cooking, and then Fan Ming sat alone on the edge of the kang with a sad face.
Looking at her appearance, you can see that she didn't get any good ideas from the old man.
Zhang Taiping said with a smile: "Are you still worried about that matter?" ”
Fan Ming wrinkled her nose and snorted without speaking.
Zhang Taiping smiled and said: "I originally wanted to tell you a way to solve your troubles, but I didn't expect you to be unwilling to listen, since that's the case, forget it." He pretended to leave.
Fan Ming, who was still sad just now, as if everyone owed her five million yuan, hugged Zhang Taiping's arm, said with a smile on her face: "Big brother, am I wrong?" Tell me, I'll listen. ”
"Didn't you just want to hear it?" Zhang Taiping glanced at her and said.
"No, I was just thinking about a major issue and didn't notice what my eldest brother said." Fan Ming hurriedly hugged Zhang Taiping's arm tightly and argued.
"Well, just took a shower and was a little thirsty."
"I'm thirsty, big brother, wait a while, I'll go make you tea."
After a while, Fan Ming brought a cup of hot honeysuckle tea.
Zhang Taiping took a sip and said, "Okay, I'll tell you for the sake of your sincerity." "Uh-huh." Fan Ming nodded like pounding garlic, "Big brother, say it, say it quickly." ”
Zhang Taiping put the teacup on the table, picked up a lotus seed, pinched it open, pointed to the core rui inside, and said, "See this?" ”
"See." Fan Ming responded obediently.
Zhang Taiping took out the small core stamen and put it in the teacup and said: "You can take out this core stamen from the lotus seeds and make tea and drink, and you can solve the problem." ”
Fan Ming frowned and said, "Is this still something inside the lotus seed?" ”
"It's something in the lotus seed, but the effect is different." Zhang Taiping said: "Have you watched "The Condor Heroes"? ”
Fan Ming didn't know what this matter had to do with "The Condor Heroes", but she still replied patiently: "I've watched it several times." ”
"Then do you know how Yang Guo's love flower poison was solved in the end?"
"Eat that broken intestine grass" said here, Fan Ming suddenly reacted, and said a little incredulously, "You don't mean that it is mutually reinforcing and mutually restrictive, this core can be cured, right?" "Fan Ming's perception is still very good.
"Yes, the tea brewed by this core is a little different from the lotus seed, it has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, and can neutralize the alkalinity of the lotus seed."
"Really?" Fan Ming was still a little skeptical.
Zhang Taiping spread his hands with a smile and said, "When did you see me deceive you?" ”
Fan Ming thought about it, Zhang Taiping really didn't lie to him, although sometimes what he said was a bit of an afterthought, but it was always correct.
"Humph! Believe in you once. If you dare to lie to me, hum! After finishing speaking, he raised his fist and went over to peel the lotus seeds and go to the core.
During dinner, Zhang Taiping asked: "I may have to pass by the county and the town tomorrow, and I can bring back anything that I need." ”
Everyone else shook their heads, although they lived in the mountains, their families were rich in supplies, and there was really nothing in short supply.
Only Cai Yazhi said: "You said you want to decorate the sedan chair, but there is no red silk cloth in the house, you bring some when you come back, you can see what else you need to decorate the sedan chair, and buy it back, there are some things I can't think of." ”
Zhang Taiping looked at the line like water.
Xingrushui said: "It's a good choice to decorate the sedan chair with some jade pendants or wind chimes, see if you can bring some of these things back." ”
Zhang Taiping nodded, this is indeed a good suggestion, when the sedan chair is ready, the four horses on the feet of the sedan chair, leaving a jade pendant jingle bell or the crisp sound of the bell is also fun.
There are a lot of jade pendants in the space, but the quality of these jade is a bit high, and it is not suitable for decorating the sedan chair. It seems that I have to take the time to go to a small jade shop to buy some inferior jade pendants, just to pretend to be a scene.
I got up early at five o'clock the next day, but Cai Yazhi had already stewed a few eggs.
Holding the stewed eggs with soy sauce floating in the oil flowers this night, the warmth in Zhang Taiping's heart is surging. It must be done at five o'clock, and it must be up at four o'clock. Although it is just a bowl of eggs, it contains feelings that cannot be dissolved.
Zhang Taiping was a little stunned for a moment while holding the egg.
"Hurry up and eat it while it's hot, Wang Gui, they are still waiting." Cai Yazhi said softly beside her.
Looking at her scattered hair and slight dark circles, Zhang Taiping didn't say anything, some feelings don't need to be spoken, and some feelings don't need to be thanked, don't they?
After putting a bowl of stewed eggs that can melt people's hearts, Zhang Taiping straightened the scattered hair on her head and said, "Let's go to sleep in a while." ”
Cai Yazhi nodded slightly, she could also feel Zhang Taiping's unspoken tenderness. In this way, the heart is satisfied.
Zhang Taiping walked out of the still somewhat dark courtyard, and thought silently in his heart: "Maybe the best way to repay the silent and selfless dedication is to accept it without refusal, there is no need for any vows, as long as there is a tacit understanding that you know and I know." ”
This time, no one was going to bring it, but when Zhang Taiping walked out of the yard, Xiaoxi, the little guy, fell on his shoulder. Since he came along, Zhang Taiping didn't drive it away again.
When I came to the door of the old village chief's house, there were already a few people waiting there. Wang Laogun, Qian Laoman, and the silent Wang Min, and Wang Bajin, who is a little afraid of his wife.
There is nothing surprising that Old Man Qian can come to Zhang Taiping, he is a master who can't be idle, but what he didn't expect is that even Wang Min, who has always been honest and silent, has a day of enlightenment.
After Zhang Taiping came over, he said with a smile: "Just wait for me?" ”
Wang Gui shook his head and said, "And Wang Peng's kid." ”
Zhang Taiping nodded, and then said to Old Man Qian: "Uncle Qian is not busy with road repairs?" ”
Old man Qian took out a cigarette pouch and lit it and said: "Fengyukou Village is responsible for the road construction, I don't understand it, and I am blind in the past." ”
In fact, Zhang Taiping can probably guess some of their thoughts, and while he is optimistic about raising pigs in the village, he also wants to sum up some experience and raise some himself. In fact, this is not in conflict with raising pigs in the village, the demand for pork is very large, and it is not the few that the villagers raise themselves can affect the price of pork, so the villagers can learn some pig raising skills and raise some pigs by themselves is a good thing that complements the pig farm in the village. Zhang Taiping has no reason not to support it.
After waiting for a long time, Wang Peng ran over panting, sweating profusely because he was running a little fast.
Wang Laogun joked: "Why did you come so late, it won't be because you are reluctant to leave your mother-in-law, right?" Aha? ”
"Hammer!" Wang Peng spat and said, "My mother made breakfast, so I just let me eat a bowl, and I can't eat it." ”
This kid is in the blessing and doesn't know the blessing, Mrs. Zhang slapped him on the head, and he was inexplicable.
Wang Gui said: "Everyone is here, let's go." ”
A group of seven people got into the small truck, and the co-pilot only had one seat, which was originally for Old Man Qian to sit, after all, his generation was a generation higher. But Old Man Qian didn't specialize, and sat in the back compartment with five other people.
Luckily, it's not winter yet, so the wind alone won't make you unbearable.
The six of them sat in the back compartment, talking and laughing, and it didn't seem that the road was lonely.
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