After spending about 20 minutes to eat and drink, Zhang Shouzhong's brother and his wife went home, brought a kettle and a rifle back to the Zhiqing Point, and prepared to enter the mountain.

Wang Mingyuan also brought his Type 56 submachine gun, considering that he had to get something to eat in the mountains at noon, Wang Mingyuan was also ready to ask Zhang Shouzhong to bring some preserved game.

He himself now has only a small piece of ham elbow left in his house, no rice, and not much wheat flour, and he is almost exhausted.

In this regard, Zhang Shouzhong just smiled: "When you enter the mountain, there is food in it, just bring your left ingredients." ”

Wang Mingyuan thought about it and felt that it was also, the three of them were all experienced hunters, and they really had nothing to worry about, so they brought some dried 99 fragrant chili peppers and a small bottle of rapeseed oil, and the group immediately entered the mountain.

Zhang Shouzhong and Zhang Shouli opened the way in front, the barefoot doctor Kang Langxiang was in the center, and Wang Mingyuan and Zhang Shouyi followed behind, quickly going deeper into the mountains.

Zhang Shouzhong carried a stick and slapped all the way, and Zhang Shouli waved the knife in his hand from time to time, cutting off the branches and thorns that stood in front of him.

This road, when I went to patrol the border last time, I walked most of the branches and thorns that stood in the way had been cut down almost completely, so this time it was very fast.

Wang Mingyuan really didn't expect that even if he was carrying a medical box, Kang Langxiang's footsteps were no worse than his own.

It's also thanks to Wang Mingyuan that he has practiced a little during this time, but he didn't hold a few people back.

Along the way, Zhang Shouzhong and Zhang Shouyi hit three pheasants and a rabbit for a short time, and Zhang Shouli, who walked at the end, was not idle, and he took out a lot of bird eggs in a short time, and these bird nests, Wang Mingyuan mostly passed by, but he didn't find it.

There is also Kang Langxiang, who searched all the way, and from time to time picked up some herbs and held them, saying that they could be used to heal elephants.

Several people have something to do, which makes Wang Mingyuan feel very wasteful.

Rushing all the way, at about one o'clock in the afternoon, the group finally approached the location of the sinkhole.

Suddenly, there was a low sound ahead.

As soon as he heard this voice, Zhang Shouzhong stopped first and motioned to a few people not to move.

After a while, the voice sounded again, and now it was clearer.

"It's a ...... of elephant song"

Zhang Shouzhong looked at Wang Mingyuan in disbelief: "Is it true?" ”

Zhang Shouyi and Zhang Shouli also looked at Wang Mingyuan dumbfounded.

Seeing that several people reacted strangely, Kang Langxiang asked inexplicably, "What's wrong?" Then, she also looked back at Wang Mingyuan.

"Nothing...... Let's go! ”

Wang Mingyuan shook his head and urged.

"Yes, yes, yes...... Let's go! Zhang Shouyi responded to the road.

A few minutes later, the group came to the edge of the cliff of the sinkhole, and Wang Mingyuan saw where the female elephant was still wandering.

When they saw the white baby elephant lying below, Zhang Shouzhong and the others once again looked at Wang Mingyuan with surprised eyes.

"How is this possible?"

"How can it be so accurate?"

"Hey, hey!"

The scene I saw in front of me was exactly the same as the dream Wang Mingyuan said.

Especially Zhang Shouzhong, he doesn't believe much in the so-called dreams. But how can we explain the "facts" in front of us?

Wang Mingyuan looked at the adoring eyes of the three people, but he kept praying in his heart: stay down, but don't see any flaws, otherwise, it will be easy to arouse suspicion, and it will be a trouble that is not easy to explain clearly.

No matter what, it's the right thing to save the baby elephant quickly.

"Let's go down and have a look!"

Wang Mingyuan took the lead, came to the place where Zhang Shouzhong took him into the sinkhole, dragged the hanging vines down to the sinkhole, and then quickly rushed towards the place where the white baby elephant was.

When he got closer, Wang Mingyuan found that the baby elephant was still alive, but there were only blood stains on its body, which attracted a lot of insects, so he hurriedly tore some branches and leaves from the vines and swept them away.

Several people also quickly leaned over, gathered around, pulled rattans, and watched the situation of the baby elephant.

"Such a thick vine can be broken, the strength of this little elephant is really not small, strange, it has the strength to break off, why don't you have the strength to stand up? This rattan feels like it was artificially broken. ”

Zhang Shouzhong said suspiciously.

As soon as he heard this, Wang Mingyuan's heart suddenly jumped up quickly.

Zhang Shouzhong was obviously suspicious.

"What's so strange about this, maybe when it falls, when these broken places are hung on the cliff wall, they are dangling when they struggle, and they fall down after they are worn off a little bit, which is normal."

When Wang Mingyuan didn't know how to answer, Zhang Shouyi gave a reply that sounded reasonable.

Zhang Shouzhong looked up at the cliff, half up a little waist, where the baby elephant fell, there were indeed some raised stones: "Maybe!" ”

Wang Mingyuan breathed a sigh of relief. It was so high and so steep, he didn't believe anyone would be so bored to go up and check it out.

But after thinking about it, even if it was determined to be man-made, Wang Mingyuan could have said that he didn't know, so that this matter could not be investigated.

In fact, there is no point in looking it up.

The most important thing now is this baby elephant.

Kang Langxiang looked at the skin wounds on the baby elephant's body, then looked at the mouth and nose of the baby elephant, and finally looked at the cliff above: "It's incredible, falling from such a high place, it's still alive." ”

"Probably because the vines are hanging and there is a buffer...... Doctor Kang, hurry up and see if you can be cured. Wang Mingyuan said hurriedly.

"These skin injuries are not a big problem, I will get some herbs to put on it, it won't take long, it can recover, just look at the blood flowing from its mouth and nose, and now it can't stand up at all, indicating that the internal organs are also very seriously injured, I can't do anything about this, I can only increase the dose to it, inject a few injections of anti-inflammatory injections, and pour some herbs.

In addition, the baby elephant must not move, the internal organs are injured, and the slightest movement is very likely to lead to greater problems.

There is also the biggest problem, judging from the size, the baby elephant is about six or seven months old, the mother elephant is pregnant, it takes a full 22 months to give birth, and the baby elephant, usually has to eat breast milk for three to four years before weaning, although it is now barely able to eat something, but still have to find a way to get elephant milk, otherwise, the recovery will be slower, and even die due to lack of nutrition.

In addition, the skin of elephants is very thick, but it cannot be exposed to the air for a long time, otherwise, it will dry out and crack for a long time, and it needs to be moisturized frequently, especially in the folds, which are actually very thin and fragile. ”

Kang Langxiang briefly explained the situation, and immediately commanded a few people to start tinkering with various herbs, while she herself was busy preparing needle water.

Wang Mingyuan looked at the busy few people, and could only find something to do by himself.

Baby elephants tend to have chapped skin, and the best thing to do is to help rehydrate.

He took the jugs from several people, unscrewed the lids, and poured them around the baby elephant to help moisten its skin.

As for mosquito protection, the best way is to smear mud.

While several people were busy applying herbs to the baby elephant, Wang Mingyuan carried a knife, found a wild plantain, cut off a few leaves, went to the shallows at the bottom of the sinkhole to take some silt back, and smeared it on the baby elephant.

After seven or eight runs, it was finally completed.

Then he took some water and poured it in the baby elephant's mouth so that it could drink some of it.

Kang Langxiang has injected the baby elephant with needle water, and now, the biggest problem is how to get milk for the baby elephant.

If it is a tamed elephant, it can naturally be milked artificially, but the female elephant that wanders back on the top and makes a cry at the baby elephant below from time to time is an authentic wild elephant.

Not to mention milking, even if you get closer, it will be very dangerous.

In the face of such a behemoth, human beings are too vulnerable in front of it, let alone trampling, and can throw people away with one nose.

But don't let the baby elephant go hungry all the time.

Speaking of this, even Kang Langxiang has no choice, let alone a few other people.

"Why don't I try?"

Zhang Shouzhong is still ready to give it a try.

He asked Kang Longxiang for an aluminum lunch box that he used to cook syringes and needles for sterilization when he practiced medicine on weekdays, and then went to the lowest place and climbed up the vine.

However, as soon as he approached the female elephant, the female elephant suddenly turned her head to look at him, her long nose curled, and her big fan-like ears opened immediately.

As soon as he saw this, Kang Langxiang immediately shouted at Zhang Shouzhong: "Come back quickly, it's dangerous!" ”

When Zhang Shouzhong heard this, he hurriedly retreated.

"What's going on?"

"Once the elephant curls its nose and its ears open, it means that it is angry, and it is very dangerous at this time, and it may attack at any time!"

"What then?"

Several people looked at each other, and there was no good way for a while, and finally they all looked at Wang Mingyuan.

Wang Mingyuan shook his head and said that he couldn't help it.

It's okay to find a way to get the baby elephant up and let the elephant take care of it by itself......" Zhang Shouzhong thought about it and said.

"However, there are more than 200 and nearly 300 kilograms, and we can't get three or four of them." Zhang Shouli shook his head, feeling that this was a big problem.

"If you don't have enough manpower, you can ask the militia brothers who patrol the border for help." Zhang Shouzhong pointed in the direction of the border: "Of course, either dig a road and let the elephants come down by themselves, which will be a waste of time, I'm afraid it's too late." The best thing is to make a shelf and carry it and drag it up."

"Don't think about it, just like it is now, even if it is moved up, without artificial assistance, it will not be able to feed itself, and once it is done, the female elephant will definitely come to guard, at that time, it is difficult to get close, but it may be able to watch it starve to death!"

Wang Mingyuan interrupted the two and said, "If only I could get milk!" ”

"Milk? Is milk okay? And goat's milk! Zhang Shouli asked.

Wang Mingyuan was slightly stunned, and reluctantly reacted.

Yes, you can use cow's milk or goat's milk.

They are all herbivores, so the milk quality should be about the same.

"Third Uncle Zhang, do you know where you can get cow and goat milk?" He asked delightedly.

"We have cattle and sheep on the production team, but these are only milk when we give birth, unless the cubs are gone...... You'll have to ask. Zhang Shouzhong said.

"Then this matter will trouble the third uncle, we must find a way to get the cow and goat's milk back, if possible, it is best to get a few milk-producing goats back, we will raise it here, and it is convenient to milk it." Wang Mingyuan thought for a while and added: "Or just buy a group and raise it, it's not bad to slaughter one and beat the tooth sacrifice." ”

After speaking, Wang Mingyuan stretched out his hand and grabbed the inner pocket in his arms, and then his mind moved, took out a stack of ten-yuan banknotes tied into a bundle with rubber bands, counted a few, and then looked up at Zhang Shouzhong: "How much is a goat now?" ”

Suddenly, seeing Wang Mingyuan scoop out so much money at once, the eyes of several people were attracted and they were speechless.

After a long while, Zhang Shouzhong replied: "The price of mutton is far inferior to pork, a goat is about eight or nine yuan." ”

Wang Mingyuan knows this.

The reason why pork is expensive now is that it can produce oil, and for people who are seriously lacking in fat, lard is the best thing, on the other hand, the price of cattle and sheep is far inferior. This is not like later generations, where the price of mutton has soared all the way to several times the price of pork.

"Even if it's ten yuan a piece, Wang Mingyuan directly counted three hundred yuan and handed it to Zhang Shouzhong, and bought it with the money...... Thirty should be enough, choose a few more she-goats with milk! ”

"This, for the sake of this baby elephant...... Is it worth it? Zhang Shouzhong took the money and asked hesitantly.

He really didn't understand what Wang Mingyuan was thinking in his head.

"It's worth ...... Third uncle, you don't know what I dreamed about last night, I dreamed that when this baby elephant fell, the despair and helplessness of the mother elephant, I also dreamed that they were shedding tears and crying...... Elephants are very intelligent animals, I feel that they have a wealth of emotions, and this kind of emotion is purer than that of humans, such as maternal love. ”

Wang Mingyuan exhaled deeply and said very seriously.

Hearing this, several people were silent.

The mother's love of an elephant is indeed great, 22 months of pregnancy, up to three or four years of breastfeeding, this process is far more difficult than humans, but after all, this is just an elephant, an animal.

What really touched a few people was that Wang Mingyuan could be so kind to an animal, and then to such a point, how could he be worse to people?

Especially Kang Langxiang, when he looked at Wang Mingyuan, there was a different meaning in his eyes.

"Okay, I'll do it...... However, if this baby elephant is hungry, how long can it be carried, I'm afraid it's too late! Zhang Shouzhong said worriedly.

"In my experience, this baby elephant is quite strong, and it should be fine to carry it for another day or two. Also, I have some glucose injections here that can help relieve you. Kang Langxiang said: "If possible, try to come back tomorrow as much as possible." ”

"Good...... The second brother went with me, and I had to drive the cattle into the mountains, and I couldn't do it alone! Zhang Shouzhong looked at Zhang Shouli and said.

"Good!" Zhang Shouli nodded.

After speaking, the two immediately got up and were about to leave, but were stopped by Wang Mingyuan: "Get something to eat and go back together." ”

You can't spend the night on this mountain.

"Let's go back together...... What are you going back for? Walk back tomorrow to take care of this baby elephant? Who will guard this little elephant when you leave, not afraid of being bitten by other wild beasts at night? Don't worry, with my big brother here, no problem. But Dr. Kang ......"

Zhang Shouzhong smiled, and then looked at Kang Langxiang.

After all, it was a young woman, and she spent the night in this mountain, and she was afraid that she would not dare.

"I'm completely fine, I have to watch the baby elephant's injuries often, respond to emergencies at any time, and run back and forth is not a problem, this distance is too far, it is not easy to come here. I've been in the mountains by myself before, I'm fine, don't worry. Kang Langxiang said seriously: "What's more, there are still three people." ”

Belch......

Wang Mingyuan had nothing to say.

You can't act like a woman.

"Gotta eat something!" Wang Mingyuan smiled reluctantly.

"You don't have to worry about us, you can eat a full meal by picking up some eggs along the way."

"Okay then...... Go early and come back early. ”

Wang Mingyuan saw that Zhang Shouzhong said it easily, so he didn't say anything more.

The two of them have a lot of experience in their lives, so they really don't have to worry.

Only before leaving, Zhang Shouzhong secretly winked at Wang Mingyuan, and then looked at Wang Mingyuan, which made Wang Mingyuan look confused.

What do you mean?

He frowned and shook his head slightly.

Zhang Shouzhong simply stepped forward, put his arm around his shoulders and walked aside, and whispered: "This is a good girl, she knows herbal medicine, and she is still a barefoot doctor, I think she is a good candidate." ”

"Got it...... I'll find a chance to talk to her. Understand herbal medicine, be able to identify medicinal herbs, and know how to process medicinal herbs. It can also treat people, killing two birds with one stone. Such people are needed for the construction of farms. Wang Mingyuan said seriously.

Who knows, as soon as Zhang Shouzhong heard this, his eyes suddenly edged: "You know a fart!" ”

"Ah......h

Wang Mingyuan was stunned: "Then what do you mean?" ”

"What do I mean? I've told you all, it's a good girl...... Are you going to be a bachelor for the rest of your life, I see that you have to be twenty-five or sixteen at your age, why are you not in a hurry at all? Those who are seven or eight years younger than you are already fathers! ”

Wang Mingyuan is too familiar with these words.

When he was teaching Li Ming a few street gangsters in Mangxian County, he himself said something similar.

However, looking for a daughter-in-law in this world, Wang Mingyuan really didn't think about it.

"I don't have that idea yet."

"Then it's not too late for you to think about it."

"Third uncle, I think it's better to get the farm up now."

"Of course, you have to get a farm, but you have to marry your daughter-in-law, that's a big life event...... Isn't there something wrong with you? You tell me the truth, if there is a problem, I can help you find some tiger bone wine to make up, I know a person, he has it at home, by the way, he is also a militiaman, or a hunter, I thought about it last night, and I think that if you go to the farm, he is also a good candidate. ”

When Wang Mingyuan heard this, the corners of his mouth couldn't help twitching.

Why did it get to this?

"No, I'm normal. What's the man's name? ”

Li Tong...... Let's not talk about him first, let's talk about you, this Kang Langxiang is a capable person, don't look at her twenties and not married, purely because people are delayed in studying medicine.

In the past, when Han Xiaoling was there, everyone thought that you could do it, so they didn't say anything, but now, everyone has returned to the city, and those who have returned to the city this time will definitely not come back. Since you call me Uncle Sheng, and you don't have any family, you can't think about this kind of thing for you. ”