At nightfall, the entire Pingqiantun is completely transformed into a sea of joy.
Because of the large number of people, Pingqiantun could not squeeze in any more people, so they could only light a bright bonfire in the open grassland outside using dried cow dung, dried sheep excrement and urine.
Thanks to the flames and smoke from the bonfire, which was also made from excrement, the smell wasn't great, but it repels mosquitoes.
Damn it, at seven or eight o'clock in the evening, mosquitoes were everywhere, and Zhao Ming and other brothers were bitten directly.
Fortunately, the bonfire was burning, so there were fewer mosquitoes.
At this point, everyone has already put on thick jackets. Anyone who has been to Inner Mongolia knows that the temperature difference between day and night here is quite big.
If some people go out and get lost and do not come back before dark, and if there are no sheep for shelter, the probability of being bitten to death by wolves is not high, but the probability of being frozen to death is extremely high.
Secondly, this girl is really good at drinking!
There was a large amount of alcohol hidden in a village of just over eighty people, and the herdsmen were so enthusiastic when they let go.
They drank all kinds of wine, and many brothers simply fell to the ground on their backs.
Zhao Ming was also being drunk, Old Man Sun and a young man named Heshan.
The two of them went into battle together, and Zhao Ming almost couldn't withstand the weight of five kilograms. Fortunately, Batu, as a guide, took action in time to help Zhao Ming avoid this disaster.
I was drinking and eating meat at the same time. I thought the beef here would be very tender, but it turned out not to be! It’s called a real firewood!
Therefore, the herdsmen here all drink milk tea, and Zhao Ming also followed suit. After soaking it for a while, it is indeed very delicious.
However, those that are both fat and thin are extremely delicious even when grilled. They are not very tender, but they are also extremely delicious.
What's even more amazing is that when you look up, you can see the sky cracking.
In fact, the sky is full of stars, just like the Milky Way unfolding in front of you. The locals call it a gap in the sky, which is a very ancient name.
While drinking kumiss, he admired the stars in the sky, which Zhao Ming never dreamed of in his previous life.
Sure enough, the further away from civilization, the clearer the starry sky becomes. Of course, this is also due to the fact that this is a grassland, which is the best place for stargazing.
"Sir Zhao, we are suffering here!~"
After eating and drinking for an hour or two, this old man Sun never talked about any sensitive topics. He was either complaining or talking about the humanistic characteristics of this place.
Zhao Ming is not in a hurry, the old man must have some ideas.
"Oh? At least we can have enough food here. I'm from Guanzhong. There is a drought in Guanzhong right now. Even the bark of the trees is being eaten." Zhao Ming said with a smile.
"Well, there is no certainty that there will be a famine in your place. We have disasters almost every year here."
As he spoke, Old Man Sun began to sigh.
"It's like a locust plague. Don't think that there is a locust plague in the south and the Central Plains. Once the locust plague comes out, the pasture will definitely be destroyed.
The herd will have to drastically reduce its production next year. The cattle and sheep will have nothing to eat, and we will have nothing to eat.
This is nothing. There is a large sandy land in the northwest of our place. When the wind season comes next spring, when the strong wind blows, the sky will be filled with yellow sand.
The grassland must be covered tightly with thick sand, and we must prepare haystacks in advance, otherwise the sheep will not be able to eat enough.
Cleaning up the sand is even more troublesome.
And sir, look at it now. There are a lot of mosquitoes now, but there will be more mosquitoes in a while.
Mosquitoes here are very fierce. Mosquitoes in other places are the size of rice grains, but here we are the size of a palm.
Not only are they big, but they also have a bad temper. Anyone who can breathe is their target.
Moreover, these mosquitoes are very poisonous, and in this season, I advise the commander not to go to water sources at night, otherwise you will definitely suffer a big loss. "
Zhao Ming fully agrees with what Old Man Sun said, because if there is a flashlight shining outside at this time. You can definitely see a lot of dark stuff flying around in the light.
I remember there is a sentence in Wolf Totem that describes very vividly. Mosquitoes that have sucked the blood of wolves are more crazy and wild than wolves. They will pounce on any animal with hot blood flowing in their body, no matter who it is!
Moreover, I had just been bitten several times by mosquitoes, and my body was already itching unbearably.
Whoever has experienced it knows the taste. It is simply not comparable to mosquitoes in other places.
You can even call it a black cloud of mosquitoes here!
That black cloud that covers the top!
"Oh, that's it. Winter is the hardest part. Winter may not come until December in other places, but it will get cold here in October.
And it will last until April next year.
The winter here is really terrible, and the wind is strong, and there are occasional blizzards.
Many people have frozen to death in winter these years, and many cattle and sheep have frozen to death. Sir, you must prepare in advance. "
Old Man Sun's words were both a complaint and a metaphor.
It is already the end of August, and it will soon be September. Only January is left for the winter season here in Inner Mongolia.
Zhao Ming smiled and said lightly, "Haha, thank you, Mr. Sun, for reminding me. I will definitely pay attention to this."
As he spoke, Zhao Ming changed the topic.
"Mr. Sun, it seems that your preparations were not sufficient before. Wasn't the herd very large in the past? Alas, this winter is really harmful to people, don't you think so?"
After saying this, Zhao Ming already smiled.
Seeing Zhao Ming's smile, Mr. Sun was stunned.
His eyes were dull, and after a moment, he burst into laughter.
"Yes! Yes! Chief Zhao, you are telling the truth. We in Pingqiantun really suffered from old sins before.
But what can we do? There is a heavy snowstorm every winter at the beginning of winter. Our little arms and legs in Pingqiantun cannot withstand it! ~”
In front of the bonfire, Zhao Ming's eyes seemed to reflect the jumping bonfire.
He pointedly said, "Mr. Sun, I think you are missing a mountain. If there is a mountain near your Pingqian Village, your life this winter will be easier."
"Mountain? Where did the mountain come from?"
Sun Laogu talked about him and said with a wry smile, "Sir Zhao is joking, if we are asked to move Pingqian Tun, we won't be able to move."
Moreover, this mountain is not something we can move over to protect us from the wind and rain.
What if the wind is coming against it?
What if there happens to be a fork in the middle of the mountain? When the wind blows in, our Pingqian Village will be in even greater trouble. I'm afraid more people will freeze to death this winter! ~"
Mr. Sun shook his head and sighed as he spoke.
The two of them are like thousand-year-old foxes, having a chat here, and others feel confused when they hear it.
Just listening to Mr. Sun's words, Zhao Ming tightened his grip on the wine cup.
"Mr. Sun, have you ever thought about it? It's not an option for you to continue like this.
Of course, Mr. Sun, don't rush to refute. Whether this mountain is good or not, and whether it can block the wind, you really need to test the water in advance.
But what if this mountain is reliable? How can Pingqiantun give back to this mountain? "
The atmosphere was a bit subtle, and there was still a lot of noise and hilarity around them, but Zhao Ming and Sun Yu in front of the bonfire looked terrifyingly calm.
The two were silent for a long time, and finally Mr. Sun laughed and waved his hand.
"Haha! Let's not talk anymore. Chief Zhao, let's drink and drink!"
