Luan Qingshan sat on the root of a tree, looking at the setting sun in the western sky. The sun was very red, casting golden light, and the heaven and earth were rimmed with gold. The moon has risen, hanging crescent in the sky, feeling cold in the golden sky.
Ah Huang lay next to Luan Qingshan, shaking his tail and looking at a little bird in the reeds. The river was dyed red by the sunset, and the breeze blew on the river, causing golden ripples.
After patting Ah Huang's head, Luan Qingshan stood up. Said: "It's getting late, we should go back."
With one leg rotten, Luan Qingshan reached the river and lifted the net he lowered in front of him. There were only a few small fish in the net and many river shrimps. The river shrimps are very small and jump around in the net.
Ah Huang looked at the river shrimp and circled around Luan Qingshan excitedly, not knowing why he was happy.
After collecting the shrimps, Luan Qingshan walked slowly back to the village with a few nets. He met Cao Erlang head-on, carrying a wicker basket full of taro. His trouser legs were rolled up and he was holding a big black fish in his other hand.
Luan Qingshan said: "Second brother, you have worked hard. Why are you holding a fish in your hand?"
Cao Erlang said: "Today I went to the field to cut rice, and I caught this fish in the ditch next to it. It's a small ditch next to the field. I didn't expect it to grow so big! You're not strong yet, so take it back to the Li family's sister-in-law Made for you."
Luan Qingshan waved his hand: "Second brother is kind-hearted. Today I went to the river to catch some shrimps, which are also delicious."
Cao Erlang added: "The taro grown at my home is ready to eat. You can bring some to add to it."
Luan Qingshan couldn't resist the kindness, so he took a few taros from the wicker basket, put them in the net, and carried them back together.
Back home, Li Tong was packing up the netting equipment in the yard. Seeing Luan Qingshan come back, he hurriedly said: "Are you feeling better? Judging from the way you walk, there is still something wrong with your legs. Yesterday I heard someone tell you a recipe for mending bones. I will grab some medicine for you to take in my spare time. "
Luan Qingshan said: "Thank you, brother. No need. My leg was injured in the river, and I will have to do this for the rest of my life. By the way, I caught a lot of shrimps today. I will let my sister-in-law cook them later. Let's have two drinks." liquor."
Li Tongdao: "Okay, okay. Look, the weather is getting colder. New wine will be brewed this year, and the old wine should be drunk earlier."
Luan Qingshan nodded and said nothing more. He carried the shrimp into the house and handed it to Li Tong's wife. I returned to the yard, sat down on a chair, looked at the setting sun on the horizon, and thought about my thoughts there.
Ah Huang entered the courtyard gate and ran to Li Tong. I smelled here and there in the net room, which was very joyful.
Not long after, the shrimps were cooked and a few taros were boiled. Li Tong and his wife cooked another pot of fish in the pot and served it. Luan Qingshan and Li Tong sat on both sides of the table, filling their glasses with wine under the sunset.
After raising his head and drinking, Luan Qingshan said: "I was saved by my brother, and I have been recovering from my injuries at your house for these days. My health is much better. I will never forget the kindness of my brother and sister-in-law's rebirth! Now that I can walk, I can't keep it forever." Stay here."
Li Tong said hurriedly: "Although many things in this remote village of ours are inconvenient, the best thing is that it is clean. If you are willing, feel free to live here. Wait until you feel better, then think about other things."
Luan Qingshan said: "Brother's kindness, I appreciate it. But I have something to do, so I can't keep delaying. When I have free time, I will come to visit my brother and sister-in-law again. By the way, these days, I wonder if there is anything going on in Beiwu Town upstream? "
Li Tong thought for a while and said: "There is nothing surprising. A few days ago, there was some trouble because the Jin army forcibly recruited prostitutes. Nothing happened after that. - By the way, there are suddenly many foreigners these days. There were many conflicts with Dong Ping.”
Luan Qingshan said: "Dong Ping is the dominant tyrant in Wuyang County, who dares to conflict with them?"
Li Tong shook his head: "We are far away from each other. We just occasionally meet people and listen to it. Who knows what the specific matter is?"
After saying that, he raised his bowl and said: "Let's drink! At this time, the world is not peaceful. The nearby grass market is so depressed that there are no wine sellers. Fortunately, I have the skills to make wine, so I can't make mistakes." "
There was a ban on alcohol in the Song Dynasty, but in rural areas, it was generally ignored. In those small rural shops, many of them brew and sell their own wine, paying a few cents in tax. The people make their own wine and drink it, except for the four capitals, other places do not care. Most people in the countryside make their own wine, and the cost is not high, but the quality is poor. Lu You wrote a poem: Don't laugh at the muddy wine produced by farmers. What I’m talking about is the wine made by farmers themselves, which is of poor quality and relatively muddy.
There are only three families in this small fishing village. The main business is fishing and there is a lot of land around it. Every family has cultivated land and grows rice, wheat, soybeans and other crops to feed themselves. Li Tong's family makes a lot of wine every year, and it doesn't cost much to use the food they grow.
Luan Qingshan nodded and drank silently.
This time Feng Hui sent himself to Beiwu Town, and the mission was considered a failure. Feng Hui couldn't handle rescuing a few prostitutes and falling out with Dong Ping. Moreover, one of my legs has rotted and is no longer as useful as before. Luan Qingshan was not sure how Feng Hui would treat him after he returned.
Logically speaking, Luan Qingshan doesn't have to go back to Feng Hui's place now. The world is so big, there is no place for it? But Luan Qingshan is not that kind of person. He has to finish things from beginning to end, and he still has to go back.
Counting the days, Feng Hui will lead a large group of troops to Beiwu Town and attack Dong Ping. At this time, Luan Qingshan could no longer live there. No matter how Feng Hui views himself, he must go back immediately.
Salt tax was an important revenue source for the Song Dynasty, but it was too expensive for rural people. No matter how good Li Tong's wife's craftsmanship is, without salt, the dishes will lose their flavor. Luan Qingshan drank wine and ate tasteless food, thinking a lot.
Li Tong didn't think so much. In his world, everything is simple. As long as the government does not desperately collect taxes and as long as the weather is good, it will be a rare good life in the world. There have been a lot of thieves in the area in the past two years. Fortunately, this small village is remote enough and has not been affected much. In recent days, Wang Xiaolie sent troops to occupy Yancheng. Life has settled down and there are no taxes. It is a good time.
The sun goes down and the moon gets brighter. There is a crescent moon in the sky, accompanied by a bright star. It is so clear that it makes people want to hold a handful of water to the sky and let the sweetness moisten their throats.
Li Tong didn't drink much, but he finally had enough to drink and eat. He said to Luan Qingshan: "I drank enough and I feel a little dizzy. You drink slowly, I'm going back to rest. If you have anything else, let's talk about it tomorrow."
After saying that, he stood up and staggered towards the house.
Luan Qingshan responded and looked at Li Tong's back, watching him walk back to the house step by step.
This is a good man and he should be rewarded well. But in this world, will he really be rewarded?
