Druid's Country Retirement

Chapter 292
For the first bowl of wine, Li Hongbing, as an elder, said a few opening words, picked up the bowl and drank it down.

Seeing this, the others hurriedly took a sip of the wine in their bowls.

After being heated at [-] degrees, the old pot burns are spicy and strong with a grain aroma. The mouth, throat and stomach are hot and hot, and everyone who burns shows grinning expressions.

"Eat vegetables, eat vegetables." Li Hongbing took the initiative to pick up chopsticks and put a piece of bacon in the pot.

In some places, smoked bacon is made, and the temperature in forest areas is low. The raw pickling method is used for bacon. First, salt is put into the pot and fried, and at the same time, some pepper and pepper are put into it and fried together.

Then use high-grade liquor to sterilize the fresh pork, which can prevent the bacon from getting smelly or moldy, prolong the shelf life of the bacon, and can also preserve and increase the flavor.

After wiping the wine, spread the stir-fried and cooled ingredients evenly on the pork, put them layer by layer into the basin to marinate for four or five days, hang them in the sun to dry, and wait for the ingredients to penetrate into the pork to dry, dehydrate and remove the oil Put it in a cool and ventilated place.

This kind of bacon has a delicate taste and is not greasy at all, especially when used to stew soup. The soup is white in color and the meat is salty and chewy.

"Fusheng, you are good at cured bacon." Li Hongbing praised.

Seeing Uncle Hong Soldier pick up vegetables, other people dared to move their chopsticks, and they fished meat and vegetables from the pot one after another to suppress the wine rolling in their stomachs.

In the forest area, when inviting people to a banquet, the elders must sit on the table, pour the first bowl of wine, and eat the first bite of food. If the elders do not serve the wine or add vegetables, others cannot move the bowls or chopsticks.

Li Hongqi and the juniors were even more unbearable. After just drinking a bowl of wine, they blushed, their heads were dazed, and they took vegetables from the pot and stuffed them into their mouths.

After drinking the wine at the banquet, the atmosphere became lively, and they talked about their bravery and great achievements during the battle in Shuanggou Village and the subsequent fermentation.

"Uncle Red Soldier, this time our village is so majestic, it will sound like you're walking when you go to town in the future."

"It's not a big deal. Tiemei's natal family called and asked me to come and sit down if I have nothing to do. Before, their family looked down on me."

"Just wait, this matter hasn't spread yet, in a few days, who would dare to assassinate our village."

A group of gentlemen recalled Shuanggou Village, bragging and showing off triumphantly. After all, the only fight in the forest area in so many years was initiated by Caogou Village, which was enough for them to brag about until the day of the banquet.

Li Hongbing smiled and listened to the lively conversation of the old men, and took a sip from the wine bowl from time to time, feeling relaxed and comfortable.

at this time.

A voice came from the direction of the courtyard door.

"Okay, you don't call me for eating meat and drinking, and I'm scared all the way. You guys are really good at it! Do you know that our village has become famous, and everyone is going to five Zhangs, and they still have the mind to fight."

Immediately afterwards, Li Huaizhong walked into the rice field carrying two heavy bags with an unhappy expression on his face.

Everyone hurriedly stood up to greet him.

Li Hongbing also stood up and said with a smile, "If I knew you were going back to the village, I would have left with me."

In the face of the villagers, Li Huazhong could put on airs, but in the face of Li Hongbing, the word of mouth from the mayor Zhao Mingguo still echoed in his ears.

The mayor bluntly said that he can become the new mayor, including being transferred to work in the city. Li Hongbing played a decisive role in the middle, so he must pay attention to his attitude when facing Li Hongbing in the future, and don't think that he will be the mayor. , I don't know what my last name is.

"Early in the morning, I went to Sanpao's house with the mayor to pick you up too early, so I missed it and left without saying a word."

Li Huaizhong pretended to be angry and lifted the heavy bag in his hand.

"The mayor knows that you like to eat old Wei's beef and mutton, so he specially bought dozens of catties of beef and mutton, and asked me to send it to you to calm your surprise. There are also two roast chickens I brought with you."

The mayor gave Uncle Red Soldiers a present to shock him!

The gentlemen in the yard looked shocked. You must know that the village head is considered a high official in the village, let alone the mayor of Songbai Town.

"Hey, the mayor is interested. Knowing that I like this, hurry up and send it to the kitchen. Let's try it out together. It's not bragging. The beef and mutton from Lao Wei's family is the best in our forest area." Li Hongbing smiled, looking for it for Li Huaizhong. steps.

"Here, Dakui." Li Huaizhong handed the bag to Dakui, walked up to Li Hongbing and sat down, picked up a clay pot, poured himself a bowl of wine, and held it up to Li Hongbing.

"We men don't say anything, we're all in the wine, do it first and respect."

After finishing speaking, he raised his head and drank it in one gulp, turned the bowl upside down, indicating that there was not a drop of wine left, and then bared his teeth and cursed.

"Damn it, the old pot is boiling hot wine, you don't want to go home tonight."

His foul words made the atmosphere lively again.

Everyone gathered around the big iron pot with bubbling heat, the smell of cured pig's trotters was wafting richly, eating meat and drinking heavily, bold and simple.

Three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

The four Li Hongqi, who were in high spirits, left the table early and sat in the corner of the yard hugging each other to doze off.

"Red Soldier, what about the son and granddaughter of the uncle who shaved his head?" Li Huaizhong asked casually, sipping his wine.

Li Hongbing understood that he was asking for his own opinion.

The others also pricked up their ears, wanting to see Uncle Hongbing's attitude. If the anti-American father and daughter could come back, then their own daughter and son-in-law would also have a chance to come back.

"Settle down, for such a serious crime, Shuanggou Village is designated not to go back, and father and daughter can't be wandering outside, besides, I also promised Uncle Shaved."

"That's fine, let's do it like this. I'll go to Uncle Shaved Tomorrow to settle the matter." Li Huaizhong nodded in agreement.

Settling down, just two sentences! !

The others stared blankly at the two of them, getting a better understanding of Uncle Hong Bing.

This face is not ordinary.

Settling three people is equivalent to picking up more than 1 yuan a year for free.

After drinking, it was already the tip of the willow tree on the moon, Li Hongbing declined to see Da Kui and others off.

Walking alone on the mountain road home, three fighting dogs followed behind.

The moonlight sprinkled on the water surface of the meadow, and with a gust of breeze blowing, the surface of the lake shimmered and a layer of ripples appeared.

The scenery in the countryside is really nice, without the streets of the city, without the hustle and bustle of the city, it is a quiet and peaceful place.

Back at the old house, Pit Dog watched Li Hongbing walk into the courtyard gate, and then returned to the barn with peace of mind.

Walking into the yard, the sound of footsteps alarmed the wolfhounds hidden in the darkness.

Woohoo!

Dahua walked out of the darkness, followed by the other three wolf dogs.

"Thank you." Li Hongbing knelt down and put the four wolf dogs into his arms one by one for a while.

Ow!

Da Hua lightly licked Li Hongbing's cheek, turned around and growled at the three younger siblings.

The wolfhounds scattered and walked back into the darkness.

A dim light bulb was lit on the rice field, illuminating the warmth of the home.

Shan Xing sat at the door of the main room, bowed her head to sew clothes, the dim light shone on her face, her face was white and red, as delicate as a lotus just out of water.

Hearing some movement, he looked up and saw Brother Hongbing standing under the steps with a wretched smile, and suddenly thought of something, blushing and packed up the needlework and clothes in his hands.

"Where are Anna and Nanna?" Li Hongbing asked.

"They're all asleep." Shan Xing replied while packing up her things, and then added, "The idiot is also asleep, and there is bath water for you in the room."

After speaking, I found that there was something wrong with my words, and I blushed instantly, dripping water, and walked into the room with my clothes in my arms.

Li Hongbing smiled.

Take your time up the steps.

No sleep for one night.

Early in the morning, the colorful rooster came to the roof of the old house on time, raised its head and sang.

A loud chirping sound echoed in the sky and floated towards the mountain village, announcing the arrival of a new day.

On the rice field, Anna and Nannai recited acupoint songs with panda eyes, and looked at the bedroom from time to time. The little golden monkey also looked like it hadn't slept well, lying listlessly in Anna's arms.

Seeing Li Hongbing appear, Anna stepped forward angrily, "Father, why did you hit Aunt Shanxing?"

Hit people.

When did I hit someone?

Li Hongbing was at a loss.

"Uncle, you are a bad person. Aunt Shanxing is so good, but you still beat people. You are a bad uncle." Nannan also accused angrily.

Just in time, Shan Xing also came out of the house, and when she heard the two children complaining about her, her face turned red, and she wrung Li Hongbing's soft waist, and walked quickly into the kitchen.

Li Hongbing understood.

I understand why the two girls were inexplicably angry early in the morning.

My own bundle of dry firewood finally came back to light a raging fire, and the movement was indeed a bit louder.

However, Li Hongbing did not reflect on his mistakes, but instead wondered whether he should build a separate yard for the two little things.

But this idea is only dare to think about it, if you say it, don't say that your parents don't agree, Shan Xing will not agree.

It wasn't until he promised his two children that he could take the little golden monkey to school, that Li Hongbing was relieved from the white eyes, but why did Shan Xing also send the white eyes, obviously you are the beneficiary, okay?

"Brother, brother, are you here?" Li Hongqi shouted from outside the courtyard.

Li Hongbing walked out of the courtyard with his hands behind his back.

In front of the gate, Li Hongqi, Xiucai, Jianjun, Shengli, and the unlucky foursome from Caogou Village were all present, each carrying tools and a bag.

"What are you doing?"

What are you doing?

My dear brother, you didn't get drunk last night and forgot all the promises you made in the pigsty!
"Brother, you told me to pick up dogs with tools and meat today." Li Hongqi reminded cautiously.

There is such a thing.

Li Hongbing squinted at the three scholars, "The red flag picks the dog, what are you doing?"

"We also want to pick a dog." The three scholars explained with low eyebrows.

"Okay! Come with me."

With his hands behind his back and his back hunched, Li Hongbing, like an old man in the countryside, led the four of them to the barn.

Early in the morning, the grass leaves were covered with dew, and the animals could not eat them, so they all huddled in the barn.

Hei Feng, who had just finished his morning run, leaned forward covered in sweat, but was pushed away by Li Hongbing in disgust. Hei Jiao was also busy with his morning exercises, but he was just playing mosaics. Sheep-colored, unable to extricate herself.

Moo!
The shriveled calf jumped out of the herd of cattle, and lightly bumped Li Hongbing with his head.

The group of four who followed looked at the densely packed sheep, black pigs, and cows in the barn, secretly dumbfounded.

"Brother, you raise so many pigs and sheep, why do you still buy pigs from my house?" Li Hongqi asked curiously.

Li Hongbing kicked the shriveled calf away, "I'll keep the cubs, you know how to kill the pigs?"

"Hurry up, the pigs will be slaughtered early in the morning, and I will go back to help after I pick out the dogs."

"That's fine!" Li Hongbing whistled, and 22 fighting dogs came out of the barn one after another.

After being treated with the power of the source, these fighting dogs not only recovered their mental state, but even their wounds healed.

After recovering, the fighting dogs were even more powerful, looking at the eyes of the four people.

"Have you seen enough? Do you want to pick one back? I'm not bragging, so just take this dog out, tsk tsk, that's a prestige." Li Hongbing smiled and set off.

Uh-huh!

The four of them nodded again and again, their eyes full of shadows of fighting dogs.

See the picture poorly.

Li Hongbing made a request, "This dog can't be picked in vain, how about you build a dog shed and let each of you pick one, how about it?"

Build a dog shed!
What's so rare about it, it's not that it hasn't been covered.

The four readily agreed.

Don't look at the four of them idle around all day long and causing trouble, but the roots of rural people have not been lost. Although their work is not as good as that of the older generation, it is much better than Li Hongbing.

Li Hongqi, Shengli, and Jianjun went to the mountain to cut trees. They picked pine trees [-] centimeters thick and [-] meters high.

After the cut pine tree was dragged back to the meadow, Xiucai inherited his father's half-carpenter's craftsmanship, using a hatchet to cut off the branches and peel off the pine bark.

The peeled pine trees are straight and smooth, exuding a strong pine aroma.

After all the materials were assembled, Xiucai picked up dead branches and leaves and started a fire, and explained in a straightforward manner.

"Brother, my father said that to build a wooden shed, the wood must be baked with fire, so that it can prevent insects and moisture, and it can last for decades."

Ah!
"Your father is right!"

Li Hongbing nodded, anyway, he didn't have to work, and he didn't feel tired moving his mouth.

The four of them picked up the pine trunks and roasted them on the fire until the surface of the pine wood was charred to be considered qualified.

I don't know how fast this job is.

It was noon in a blink of an eye, and when Fusheng delivered the pork, seeing his son buried in his shirtless work, he felt jealous.

When I shouted to kill a pig, you would be deaf.

It's pretty hard to run over to work for others now.

Go later and see how I deal with you.

Naturally, Li Hongqi didn't know that his father had turned into a vinegar king, so Le Diandian picked up a carbonized pine trunk and went to the selected location for the dog shed.

It is located between the barn and the chicken shed. Li Hongbing thought that so many dogs would be idle at home, so it would be better to use them to protect livestock and poultry.

First dig four foundation pits in the soil, and then bury wooden piles in the pits as load-bearing columns to support the entire dog shed.

Li Hongbing, who was hiding under the fruit tree to enjoy the shade, suddenly saw Xiaobai Diandian running over, whimpering softly, Li Hongbing got up quickly, ran to the fire, grabbed a handful of carbon ash, wiped his face, and picked up a carbonized stick. Timber, pretending to be tired.

The four unlucky ones looked puzzled.

what is this?
There was no help when I was working, so why would I be rubbing ashes on my face and carrying wood again.

What kind of crazy is the Red Soldier brother!
……

(End of this chapter)