Yangcun, smoke curls up from cooking stoves
This is a village hidden at the foot of the mountains, isolated from the rest of the world. Like many villages in the Taihang Mountains, it is backed by mountains and in front of the village is land cultivated by ancestors for generations;
The land in Yangcun is far from fertile, so only some miscellaneous grains can be grown. Even at the foot of the mountain, sweet potatoes, which are drought-resistant, easy to grow regardless of the soil, are planted.
Today is a great day for Yang Qiye, the patriarch of Yang Village, to marry his third concubine. Every household has sent people to help.
Although Yang Village is barren, as the only landowner and clan leader in Yang Village, Yang Qiye collects rent by relying on more than 300 acres of land under his name. The Yang family has naturally lived a very prosperous life. It is not difficult for him to survive even at this age. Married to the third concubine.
The girl was sixteen years old and was the youngest daughter of Luo Minghui, who lived in a shabby settlement in Luojiaao more than ten miles away. She looked like Hua Guduoer;
Just by hearing his name, you can tell that he used to come from a wealthy family. In general, many men are called Goudanniudii. They can be called whatever they want, because they are easy to support!
The daughter-in-law she married was also the daughter of a wealthy family, but her family fell into decline later on, which is hard to explain.
It is said that Yang Qiye once went to Luojia'ao to visit friends. After meeting Luo Nu, he was astonished. A year ago, he approached Luo Minghui for employment, but he politely refused. At that time, the Luo family could still have a bite of food.
Later, Luo Minghui went to the town to go to the market, and was coaxed and tricked into a black gambling house. He lost dozens of yuan in a daze and was in debt;
Creditors came to Luojia'ao every day to press for debts and wanted to send Luo's youngest daughter to a brothel to pay off the debts. Yang Qiye came to visit his friend by chance and helped him pay off the debt that the donkey was rolling in, saving Luo Xiaoyu from the fire and water. middle.
Luo Minghui was grateful for Yang Qiye's benevolence and righteousness. Of course, the most important thing was that he could not afford to repay this huge debt, so he promised his daughter Luo Xiaoyu to Yang Qiye;
Yang Qiye was also generous, and also gave Luo Minghui a betrothal gift of 60 yuan, and the marriage was settled as he wished.
This day happened to be an auspicious day, and Yang Qiye couldn't wait to get a pear blossom to crush the begonia!
In order to silence the whole village, and even more to show off, a wedding banquet was held in the whole village;
Even though I was marrying my third concubine, the wedding banquet was of a high standard and the whole village was invited to enjoy the banquet!
Naturally, Yang Qiye not only invited the mud-legged people from Yangcun to dinner, but also invited Luo Shikai, a good friend of Luojia'ao, and Yang Fan, a son of the Yang family who was the chairman of the town maintenance committee. He was also Yang Qiye's nephew. It was run by him, and what happened to Luo Minghui was his fault.
"Uncle Qi, congratulations. I heard that Third Aunt is a well-known beauty. She is only sixteen years old, with a flower-like flower and a pear blossom weighing against a begonia. How can you thank my nephew?"
Yang Qiye's eyes narrowed with laughter. This boy from the fourth family did help his seventh uncle a lot this time. Although we are a family, we still have to thank those who should be thanked.
"Fan'er, your seventh uncle can do without you. Haven't you been coveting the pair of blue and white porcelain vases that uncle has collected? Just take them with you when you go back this time. They were handed down from the time when our old Yang family was the emperor. , it’s baby, don’t break it!”
When Yang Fan heard this, he immediately became happy and said secretly:
"Uncle Qi, this old guy, it's better to take the right path! Otherwise, my nephew will have to enter the bridal chamber for you. What a tender third aunt, what a pity -"
He has been coveting this pair of blue and white porcelain for a long time, and he is going to give it to the captain of the county garrison, Miura Taijun;
He has long been dissatisfied with being the president of the town maintenance committee. He heard that the captain of the county plainclothes team was fired by the Eighth Route Army and became vacant. He is determined to get this fat job!
For the sake of the title of plainclothes captain, Uncle Qi will not enter the bridal chamber for him. Anyway, the days are long and there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.
"Uncle Qi, I heard that my third aunt is as beautiful as a fairy. Why don't you come out and open your eyes to everyone?"
Yang Fan's idea was that even if he couldn't get an advantage, it was worth it to take a look first. Several prominent people at the main table also started to boo;
Yang Qiye was already very proud. After drinking a few more glasses of wine and being coaxed by others, he felt a little carried away and wanted to show off. Men can only be honest if they are hung on the wall. He, Yang Qiye, is Fifty to seven, far from hanging on the wall
Married to a beautiful concubine, surrounded by a group of like-minded people, it is indeed a bit uncomfortable not to show off, like walking in brocade at night.
Yang Qiye pretended, and then said:
"Come here, please invite Xiaoyu to come out and offer a glass of wine to all our virtuous friends!"
As soon as everyone heard that a bride was watching, they started to cheer again, and the atmosphere of the wedding banquet was pushed to a climax.
Just when everyone was holding their breath and waiting for the important moment, a discordant voice broke the festive atmosphere of the wedding banquet——
"Oh no, sir, we've passed the war!"
When Yang Qiye heard about the soldiers, he was so frightened that his color changed. How dare he call the bride out? What people are most afraid of these days is the soldiers. Yang Qiye almost lost his opinion.
In a village like Yangcun, which is located in a corner of the mountains, there are very few soldiers. They might be bandits!
"Seventh Master, I'm leaving now. I'll come back to bother you another day!"
As soon as Luo Shikai, the landlord of Luojia'ao, heard about the war, he was immediately ready to grease his feet.
Several other respectable people at the main table also stood up and prepared to leave. Even the helper Kuhaha was so frightened that he was ready to run away.
The water mat is fragrant, but no matter how fragrant it is, it won’t be as fragrant as life!
"Fan, what should we do?"
After all, Yang Fan is a person who has seen some things in the world. If it is a Japanese, he will not be afraid if he is around;
It would be troublesome if it was the Eighth Route Army. He, the maintenance president, cannot be exposed...
"Uncle Qi, there is only one way into the village. Even if you run away, you can't escape. Let's first ask whose soldiers it is. If it is Taijun, I am here;
If it's the Eighth Route Army, the Eighth Route Army will not hurt you. These Kuhaha people don't know what happened to me in the town. You can't let it slip;
If they are bandits, they must be here for money, so just spend money to avoid disaster! "
Yang Qiye thought about it, and finally calmed down a little, and sent the housekeeper to the entrance of the village to see clearly before reporting back;
"Come here, hide the third wife in the secret room!"
Yang Qiye thought for a while and decided to hide the beautiful third wife before talking. He also called a maid to change into the third concubine's wedding dress;
Yang Fan couldn't help but give his seventh uncle a thumbs up:
"Ginger is still old and hot, what a trick to steal a dragon and turn a phoenix into a phoenix!"
A quarter of an hour later, the housekeeper hurriedly came back to report:
"Sir, it's the Eighth Route Army. It's already waiting at the entrance of the village!"
When Yang Fan heard that it was the Eighth Route Army, he immediately thought of it and said to Yang Qiye:
"Uncle Qi, there are so many people talking here. I'm afraid if someone reveals my identity, it will bring you trouble. The Eighth Route Army hates people who work for the Japanese the most. You'd better hide in the secret room for me."
Yang Qiye was already confused. He was also afraid that his nephew would harm him, so he agreed without thinking and asked his second son to take his cousin to the secret room.
The moment Yang Fan turned around, the evil smile flashed across his face...
"Uncle Qi, I'm sorry for you!"
Master Yang Qi could no longer care about this. As the head of the Yang family, the Eighth Route Army would naturally greet him when they arrived at the entrance of the village.
Although the boy from the fourth family said that the Eighth Route Army did not harm the common people, he had never seen it. Who knows if the rumors were true?
At least don't wait any longer!
Ten minutes later, Yang Qiye met the Eighth Route Army at the entrance of the village.
"Mr. Yang, right? I am Company Commander Ma of the Eastward Column of the Independent Brigade of the Eighth Route Army. I am passing by your village. Excuse me!"
Masuko Shigeo seems to be pretending to be the Eighth Route Army.
