In the spring of Honghugou, the seeds that have been hiding in the black soil all winter are deliberately ready to sprout, and when the rain and dew bathed in spring will break out of their shells.

Su Hetai took the three of them to the big bag to select the ploughing cattle, most of the cattle on the yurt are meat, and there are few cattle that also work.

Years of farming experience told Man Tang that the main selection of cattle is tall, well-proportioned, full muscles, thick bones, strong physique, cattle back hair should be thick and shiny, and the skin is thick and elastic. The body is long and the waist is short, the abdomen is large and not sagging, the front chest is deep and wide and strong, the back crotch is narrow, the jiri is inclined and compact, the tendons and tendons of the limbs are developed, the waist is straight and the hind limbs are bent when looking at the side, the four hooves are wide and square, the hooves are dense and solid, steady and steady, the tail is round and thick, and it is close to the anus and long to the fibular when standing.

They selected four strong oxen and walked for a day and a half back to Honghugou. As they ate a sumptuous dinner made by Wu Linzhu and drank home-brewed red sorghum wine, they could not have imagined that a pair of fierce and evil eyes were staring at them at this moment.

A poem by Bai Juyi responds to this scene:

The Tian family has less leisure month,

May is busy.

When the south wind rises in the night,

Wheat covered with yellow.

The remote countryside is not only a lack of spirit, but also the hard work of wearing the stars and the moon, how can ordinary people understand.

Four hundred acres of barren land, after a month, they don't recognize themselves. The original black and red face has long become as dark and shiny as the black earth, and the skin on the body has not been peeled off a few layers, and the new growth is no longer human skin, like cowhide. I can no longer find the streets and alleys on the palm, what I see is a group of ditches intertwined, the ravines are vertical and horizontal, and the black soil glued to the feet in the morning has become layers of terraces at night.

At noon, everyone was eating pickles, eating corn tortillas, and drinking milk tea, and Shanhu and Erkui did not forget to tie the cow to the meadow.

After lunch, everyone lazily lay on the soft and warm black soil, escaping from their tired bodies and falling asleep.

"Oh, drive, nest, call" Erkui and the mountain tiger drove the cattle to plow, woke Man Tang from his sleep, he stretched, a donkey rolled over, saw that the ox he drove had been tied to the ground, was holding his head high and waiting for the master's control.

"Second master, we can finish work early today." Erkui said with a smile.

When Mantang heard Erkui say this, he found that half of the land to be ploughed in the afternoon had been plowed, and he asked distressedly, "What?" You two haven't taken a nap. ”

Shanhu laughed and said, "Your snoring is louder than thunder, let's sleep." ”

Erkui also smiled and said, "Yes, our brothers want to catch up when you wake up." After we finished plowing, we secretly called it a day and went back to our bags, so that you could not find us. ”

Hahaha ......, laughter sounded in a peaceful joy.

Mantang is especially grateful to Erkui and Shanhu, and the three of them have established in their hard work no longer the etiquette of master and servant, but the family relationship like brothers and sisters.

Mantang cares about Erkui and Shanhu like brothers, and Shanhu and Erkui rely on Mantang like father and brother.

Although the land had not yet been privatized at that time, Mantang had defected to Su and Tailai, so it was agreed in advance that no matter what the harvest was, Su and Tai would be given two long-term wages. Su Hetai also came to work on the ground as soon as he was free, and today he went to Dabao and asked a merchant to buy a tomato for them in the hall, and the current felt will rot before it can be used in the summer.

The water of Honghugou is particularly sweet, winding and long, clear and clear, and the quiet river surface will ripple in circles from time to time, and the scales and waves are beautiful and moving, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.

The three of them washed away the fatigue and soreness of the past month in the lake, sometimes chasing and playing in the water like children, sometimes jumping up and down like carp in the water. Like a young mother, Xiaohe embraces her children, giving them warmth, vitality and tenacity. They enjoyed the serenity to the fullest. When the fiery sunset was imprinted on the surface of the river and the breeze came, they had a feeling of nostalgia.

Wu Linzhu slaughtered the sheep that he bought, and the aroma of meat in the cauldron wafted into the taste of the returnees.

As soon as Man Tang entered the hospital, he asked, "Has Su Hetai come back?" ”

Su Hetai's youngest son, Alin Bao, ran out of his bag and said loudly, "Abba, I didn't come back." ”

Mantang asked the mountain tiger to ride a horse to meet him on the road, and Erkui also followed. He put some fodder for the horses and cattle and put them in the bag.

Besides, Su Hetai chose Tomamet and bought some salt, and then drove the carriage back to Honghugou. On the way, he passed by Hu Helu's yurt, but was stopped by Hu Helu's horse boy and forcibly taken to the bag.

Hu and Lu were eating hand-held meat and drinking strong liquor with a group of people, and the whole bag was noisy and messy.

When Hu and Lu saw that Su Hetai was pushed in, they laughed

"If I don't invite you, you won't take the initiative to come." Hu and Lu said with their buckteeth bared.

Su Hetai begged in a low voice: "Master, please forgive you a few more days for this year's offering." ”

"I heard that you have opened more than 400 acres of land, how to be filial, you have thought about it." Hu Helu was insidious and vicious, he moved his clumsy and fat body forward, staring at Su Hetai like a hungry wolf.

Su Hetai hurriedly said: "Master, we are driving the wasteland of Honghugou. ”

"Bayin, let him have a longer memory." After Hu Helu finished speaking viciously, he nibbled on the beef in his hand without raising his head.

Bayin pushed Su Hetai out, Su Hetai was tied to a stake, bruised all over his body, someone threw him into the car and said to him, "Master let you think about it and come again." ”

Su Hetai dragged his bleeding body and drove the carriage to the bag with difficulty. When Erkui and Shanhu found him, he had already fainted, and Shanhu used the rescue tips taught by the eldest master to wake up Su Hetai.

It was getting dark, and the hall couldn't sit still, so he told Wu Linzhu that he was riding a horse to chase the mountain tigers.

As soon as Mantang ran out of the house, he saw Su Hetai's carriage coming towards him, he anxiously greeted him, saw Su Hetai's tragic situation, and heard about the gluttony of the local snake Hu and Lu, and knew the seriousness of the problem, which was the first major event he faced in his life.

The first test that Man Tang faced when he came to Honghugou. is unfamiliar with life, has no background and no backing, only one Su Hetai is still the most honest and honest person here. Su Hetai often treats people with virtue, and never complains about hardships.

Mantang knew that Su Hetai's bruises all over his body today were caused by him and injured for him.

Full House thought: Since I am here, I will overcome all difficulties, eliminate all dangers, for the sake of my family, for the sake of the brothers who follow me, today's evil breath is not fast, this revenge is not a gentleman, and the amount is not a husband.