Uncle Lin brought the bows and arrows last time, six in total. They took turns practicing.
Two months passed in a flash. During these two months, several of them learned to ride horses and archery.
It snowed again last month. During this time, they went hunting several times and spent the rest of the time practicing martial arts and reading in the valley.
"Drive! Drive!" Mantang and Ye Mingxuan rode horses in circles in the valley.
The surrounding snow has been cleared by them, and they can run horses freely in the valley.
Zhang Daqian saw that the two of them had already ridden six laps, so he shouted: "Brother Man, Brother Mingxuan, it's our turn."
The last time Uncle Lin took sweet potatoes and potatoes away, he took away several horses, and now there are only two left in the valley.
There are two more horses in the space, but they are not easy to get out, and one of the mare is already pregnant with a calf.
Mantang and Ye Mingxuan got off their horses, and Zhang Daqian and Ye Mingzhe climbed up immediately.
Behind them there was a line of little carrot heads, all waiting to ride horses.
During this period, Ye Yutong brought a bucket of well water out of the space every day for Li Wenxiu to use when making breakfast.
I don’t know if it’s because I’m drinking space well water, or because I’m eating well in winter and not working. Their appearance has obviously improved a lot.
The children are becoming more and more flexible. Even three-year-old Xiaochun and five-year-old Qiaoer are very good at boxing.
Now even Yongchang, a literary talent, is following them to practice boxing and horse riding, and often goes to listen to Master Zhou's lectures in his free time.
Ye Yutong didn't compete with their children to go horse riding. She always practiced last, and now Li Yunze was guiding her to practice swordsmanship.
It was said to be a sword, but it was actually made of wood by Uncle Wencai, and each of them, the children who practiced martial arts, had one.
"When I go down the mountain next year, I'll find you a handy weapon."
Ye Yutong glanced at him and asked, "Are you really going to the capital next year?"
"Well, I have to go there."
"Then I'll go with you, and take the eldest brother and the second brother with me. Let them work inside as before, and let's hurry up so that we don't get delayed."
She also wanted to go down and buy some things. The liquor and wine were brewed very successfully, but she had no containers to put them in. She had to go down the mountain to buy some big vats and bring them back.
She has almost finished studying the ancient papermaking technique. When the time comes, she will buy some tools and she will be able to make paper next winter.
Li Yunze was silent for a moment and said: "Tongtong, the capital is now the territory of the eldest prince and the second prince.
There will definitely be great risks in going here, so don't follow me. I'll go explore the way first. "
Ye Yutong disagreed with his statement, "No matter how powerful your martial arts is, can you defeat thousands of troops? It's better if I follow you! When you are in danger, I can take you to hide inside."
Seeing that she was very insistent, Li Yunze could only compromise: "Okay, but you have to practice horse riding during this period.
The way to the capital is through the official road, which is different from the mountain road to Qingzhou City. We can no longer let Brother Tiger carry us on his back. "
"I know, I will practice diligently during this period, and I will definitely not hold you back."
Ye Yutong thought for a while and then said: "We can travel at night as before, riding horses in the first half of the night, and in the second half of the night when there are fewer people, let Brother Tiger carry us on his back. Is this much faster?"
Li Yunze smiled and praised: "I didn't even think of this, but Tongtong is still smart."
"………Ha ha ha ha ha."
Ye Yutong was amused by his words. This boy was still treating her like a child.
"Daqian, Mingzhe, you have ridden six times, it's our turn." Maodan ran over and shouted.
Zhang Daqian glanced at Ye Mingzhe and said doubtfully: "Ah, is it already six laps? Why do I remember it is five laps?"
Ye Song shouted: "It's been six laps, you two come down quickly, don't be shameless."
Ye Mingzhe and Zhang Daqian got off the horse neatly, laughing and handing the ropes in their hands to them.
"You're still counting on the side, are we the scoundrels?" Ye Mingzhe said jokingly.
Ye Song "hummed" twice, the meaning was self-evident.
Ye Mingzhe smiled and kicked him lightly on the butt, "You brat, after all, I'm a few days older than you, how dare you talk about your brother and me like that."
Ye Song climbed on the horse, laughed and went for a walk.
During dinner, Li Yunze announced: "There will be no horse riding lessons tomorrow afternoon. How about I take you out hunting, bring your bows and arrows, and try your accuracy?"
As soon as they heard that they were going hunting, the boys were all excited and shouted happily: "Yes, Master."
Yongchang asked with a smile: "Ping'an, there's nothing going on in the valley now. Your Uncle Wencai and I will go with you."
Li Yunze smiled and said, "Okay! Uncle Yongchang, if you and Uncle Wencai have nothing to do, let's go together. We haven't been out for several days, so we just want to go out and get some fresh air."
The two decided happily.
"Dad, when we go out, Master wants to test our homework. What are you and Uncle Wencai doing?"
Ye Song was not happy that his father would go with him. Tomorrow the master would have an archery test, and his father's presence would definitely affect his performance.
Yongchang laughed and scolded: "You brat, what do you think we're going to do? We're going hunting with you, and your master didn't say anything. How can it be your turn to have an opinion?"
Ye Song pouted, not daring to talk back, and started eating the wolf meat in the bowl.
Their life is very good now, they have to eat meat every day.
There are a lot of smoked game and salted fish hanging in the cave.
The duck and goose they picked up last time also laid eggs, and the sow is pregnant with piglets. She will give birth to piglets next spring.
Such a good life is much better than living in Yejiacun.
They can still read, read, ride horses, and practice martial arts. These are things that only wealthy people can learn.
Thinking of this, Ye Song grinned again.
Ye Mingzhe hadn't entered the space for several days. When Dayuan fell asleep, he quietly went to his sister's room.
Li Yunze and Ye Mingxuan have already entered.
Ye Yutong was waiting for him outside, "Second brother, do you want to play a game?"
Ye Mingzhe shook his head and said, "Sister, I want to eat durian."
"Okay, I'll pick a big one later so you can eat enough."
Ever since the durians ripened, Li Yunze, Ye Mingxuan and Ye Mingzhe fell in love with the taste and would pick one every two days to eat.
Ye Yutong planted two durian trees. The three of them were afraid that they would not have enough food in the future, so they buried a few durian seeds on the hillside. I often use well water to water it, and now it has sprouted.
Ye Yutong never expected that the three of them liked the smelly durian so much, although she loved it too.
Nowadays, girls like to eat more. I have never heard of a man who loves durian so much?
Li Yunze and Ye Mingxuan are plowing the fields. Now they are planting less vegetables and most of them are growing grains.
This way everyone is less tired and has time to watch movies and play games.
Ye Yutong asked: "Ping An, big brother, what kind of food are you going to plant on this land?"
"My brother-in-law said we should plant corn, sweet potatoes and potatoes."
These three kinds of grains are all high-yielding and some are particularly delicious, and their family members all like them.
"Yes, these three are easy to grow and easy to take care of. You don't need to take care of them once they are planted. Just dig them out when they are mature." Ye Yutong said in agreement.
In fact, she and Ping An had other ideas. They both wanted to promote these seeds in a small area so that the people could have enough to eat.
