Later, Kuai Xingguang graduated from high school and returned to his hometown; two years later, Tai Lishi also graduated from elementary school and returned to his hometown. He could have been admitted to junior high school, but he was introverted and had difficulty communicating with others because he was a "big shot", so he refused to study.
At that time, Kuai Xingguang had become a village cadre and organized the villagers to build water conservancy projects. Red flags were planted on the construction site to boost morale, and the people digging and carrying soil were working enthusiastically. However, to build the dam, you need to "drill". The so-called "drilling" is to use four wooden poles with a diameter of more than 10 centimeters and a length of about ten feet. Every two poles are clamped side by side, and then tied tightly with thick hemp ropes. Eight people lifted it up and smashed it down together.
Generally speaking, the higher the stone roller is hung, the heavier it will be when it hits it, and the soft soil and rubbish will be hit harder. And because the stone roller is made of polished stone, the work of lifting the stone roller and smashing the soil is called "beating the stone". This is the original method for rural people to use soil compactors to compress reservoir dams.
Kuai Xingguang thought of this method and also thought that there was a stone roller on the village's threshing floor, which would be useful. He sent several villagers to tie the stone roller with ropes and carry it to the vicinity of the construction site. They could not walk. There was a narrow dirt road in front of them and people could not walk side by side. The stone roller was huge and heavy and had to be carried by several people.
This method didn't work. Kuai Xingguang thought of Tai Lishi and told him that I, Tai Daxing, had called him for something. Tai Lishi was digging soil. Although he was not old enough to go on official business, the villagers already regarded him as a young man. When the village dispatched workers, Tai Daxing's family was supported by Tai Lishi, and he worked hard in silence.
At this moment, Tai Lishi came to Kuai Xingguang. He recalled that he was punished for carrying a basketball stand in the school playground a few years ago, and he had no good impression of Kuai Xingguang. But now that Kuai Xingguang has become a village cadre, he has to listen to his orders. .
Kuai Xingguang said, I have something to ask you. Come with me. Tai Lishi followed him through the narrow path in front of the construction site, and saw a stone roller squatting with four wooden poles tied on the slightly wider dirt road. He understood something in his heart, glanced at it, and turned away. , that look made Kuai Xingguang feel that he was not enthusiastic about this matter.
Kuai Xingguang thought that there must be a brave man under the heavy reward, so he said to Tai Lishi, you brought this stone roller to the construction site, which is equivalent to your father's two days of work. But you know that this narrow road leading to the construction site is not convenient for many people to carry the stone roller. If other people cannot catch up with you, you will need to do it for you.
Tai Lishi thought that his father was always restless, so what was the use of working for two days? It's better to ask Kuai Xingguang to pay, and then said: If I don't come back for work, how much will you pay me to get this stone roller? Otherwise I won't do it. Kuai Xingguang considered the progress of the water conservancy project and agreed first. Tai Lishi stared at him and asked: "How much will you pay? Please explain clearly."
How much do you want?
At least 50 yuan, 100 yuan is better!
Tai Lishi bargained, and Kuai Xingguang was angry, but he didn't get angry. He just said: It's only 50 yuan, hurry up and get it!
Tai Lishi asked the villagers who had just carried the stone roller to help untie the four wooden poles to reduce the additional weight of the stone roller. He squatted down, put the stone roller weighing nearly half a ton on his shoulders, stood up, and walked slowly on the narrow dirt road. After walking about a hundred steps, he arrived at the construction site.
His shoulders tilted to the left, and he jumped to the side. The stone roller fell heavily, creating a pit.
At this time, Tai Lishi was sweating profusely and approached Kuai Xingguang: Secretary Kuai, I have brought the stone roller over. When will you give me the 50 yuan? Kuai Xingguang snorted and said to wait a little longer.
How long to wait? Tai Lishi had a question mark in his heart, but he didn't stare at him. After more than 10 days, Tai Lishi saw that the Kuba barrier had been raised. Eight men were shouting chants and "beating" on the Kuba. Tai Lishi looked at the stones and stone rollers rising and falling with the chants, and remembered Kuai Xingguang's story. The promise was not fulfilled, so I went to him and asked: Secretary Kuai, why haven't you given me the 50 yuan yet?
Kuai Xingguang frowned and took him aside and said: Water conservancy construction in the village is a matter that benefits the country and the people. We mobilize the villagers to contribute money and efforts if they have the money. Now you don’t need to contribute money, just consider your efforts! What more money do you need?
That's not okay, your word must count. Tai Lishi rubbed the dirt under his feet, and the veins on his forehead trembled because of the excitement of talking. Kuai Xingguang wanted to get rid of him: I have something to do, so don't look for me. Kuai Xingguang walked toward the crowd of people carrying earth to build the dam at the construction site. Tai Lishi followed. Thinking back to the time when he lifted the basketball hoop, he caught up and said offensively: Kuai Xingguang, you bullied me in school. You have been out of society for a few years. You're still bullying me, but I'm not that easy to bully?
This was extremely unpleasant to hear. Kuai Xingguang turned around and scolded: Tai Lishi, I am just using your strength. If I don't use it, your strength will be in vain.
The two quarreled, and when the crowd saw it, they put down their soil-picking tools and gathered around to protect Kuai Xingguang. Tai Lishi saw that everyone was moving towards Kuai Xingguang, and he became the target of the group's attack. He shouted more and more angrily: "Bullshit cadres, their words don't count."
When Kuai Xingguang saw that his words were rubbish, he sent someone to call his father, Tai Daxing, to teach him. Tai Daxing came and scolded Tai Lishi in front of Kuai Xingguang, saying that he was ignorant and asked Kuai Xingguang to forgive him.
Tai Lishi did not admit his mistake, but pointed at Kuai Xingguang and said: If you don't keep your words, I will find a way to deal with you. Tai Daxing covered his mouth, fearing that he would continue to be aggressive and get out of hand, so he pushed him out of the construction site.
He turned back to Tai Daxing and said: Dad, you don't know, Kuai Xingguang's words don't count. It's too bullying to coax me. If there weren't so many people present today, I would beat up that piece of shit Kuai Xingguang.
Tai Daxing saw that Tai Lishi continued to be impulsive and was afraid of causing trouble, so he timidly said: Son, can I kneel down for you? You must not cause trouble for me!
Tai Lishi snorted and returned home with a sullen head, thinking angrily: Back then, you Kuai Xingguang bullied me in school, but now I won't let you bully me. I want you to know how powerful I am. He suddenly had the intention of revenge and came up with crooked ways to take revenge.
In the evening, Tai Lishi came to the construction site and watched the people doing the work humming the work. After a while, they stopped working. About half an hour after the sun went down, he was the only one on the construction site. There was silence all around, and night had fallen quietly. He walked closer to the stone rolling stone erected on the ten-foot-high dam and said to himself: You won't be able to use it tomorrow, Kuai Xingguang, you piece of shit, if you call me "Master" again, I won't pay attention to you. , you can find anyone who has the ability.
Tai Lishi was angry at things, loosened the ropes tied to the stone roller, pulled out four wooden poles, and threw them on the bank dam. Then he pushed the stone roller to the edge of the bank dam, then raised his right foot, squatted suddenly, and the stone roller moved along the bank. The water surface of the dam rolled down until it reached the abyss of the reservoir.
Tai Li went down the stone, put the stone roller on his shoulders, and carried it to the original narrow road. However, because it was dark, he lost his footing and slipped and sprained his waist. The stone roller rolled and sunk into the narrow road. The narrow road pit, his purpose of revenge was achieved - it is not easy for people to walk side by side on this narrow road, and even if the stone roller is tied, they cannot be carried away. But Tai Lishi sprained his waist and hurt his anger. He still felt that he was at a loss, so he scolded Kuai Xingguang angrily.
