Druid's Country Retirement

Chapter 473 Settlement
"There is no time. Uncle Mazi can only last for 15 days at most." Li Hongbing shook his head.

Lasts 15 days.

Knowing Uncle Mazi's remaining days, Zhao Qianjin only felt the burning pain at the corner of his mouth.

I have been staying at the construction site every day and night these days, just to rush for the construction deadline and repair the road before it snows. However, it is not ordinary to build a mountain road of more than 20 miles.

Although there are free sponsorship fees from Oak Technology, it is not that difficult to build roads in the mountains. Large machines such as bulldozers and excavators cannot be used, and they can only be dug bit by bit by manpower.

We were able to complete half of the journey only if everyone fought for it day and night.

Now Uncle Mazi only has half a month left.

Qinglong Village is of great significance to Uncle Mazi. If he can carry it up the mountain in a smooth manner after leaving, it will be a big deal for Uncle Mazi, the forest area, and Shilipu.

"Village Chief Li, I will immediately mobilize the Luo family and all those who can move to build the road. We must build the road before my uncle's eyes." The elder Luo family said without hesitation.

"Yes, I will also go to the construction site and tell everyone that even if we work in four shifts, we must ensure that Mr. Mazi can go up the mountain with glory."

Zhao Qianjin also made a promise that the road construction was not only for Qinglong Mountain, but also to bring an end to the atonement of the Zhao family's ancestors.

"Let's go and have a look at the construction site."

Li Hongbing didn't say much and strode towards the carriage.

On the mountain road, Black Wind pulled the carriage and ran wildly. Zhao Qianjin, who was sitting in the carriage, was terrified, clutching the carriage board tightly and not daring to blink. He thought that riding on the mountain road was dangerous enough, but he didn't expect the carriage to be even wilder.

As we drove wildly, the mountain wind blew past our ears, and the trees on both sides of the mountain road retreated rapidly.

On the other hand, Li Hongbing took Shan Xing and sat on the shaft of the carriage, giving orders from time to time to go faster and faster.

It can't be faster!
It will take off soon.

Zhao Qianjin was in the carriage, his heart was in his throat and he didn't dare to open his mouth.

Without any danger, we arrived at the foot of Qinglong Mountain. Temporary work sheds were built at the entrance to the mountain, and a two-meter-wide cement road spiraled deep into Qinglong Mountain.

Support workers from various villages, wearing simple clothes and simple headscarves, carried hundreds of kilograms of sand, gravel and cement and walked steadily along the newly built cement road into the mountains.

Li Hongbing frowned and asked in confusion.

"Village Chief Zhao, how do you use manpower to pick it up? This road should be wide enough for a tram to walk on!"

"There is a bouncing truck, and the materials have been pulled to the front. The cement and sand are used to repair the mud wall to prevent landslides. Let's go to the front to see." Zhao Qianjin explained quickly.

"go!"

Li Hongbing pulled up the reins and the carriage walked onto the cement road. The road was so smooth that you didn't feel any bumps while sitting in the carriage.

After stopping and walking, the carriage came to the end of the cement road.

Villagers from various villages wielded shovels and dug into the mountain. Some used iron drills to break boulders, while others carried heavy objects and transported soil. The construction was extremely hard.

Li Hongbing narrowed his eyes. If the progress continues at this rate, Zhao Qianjin's 20-day completion date is a bit optimistic.

I have walked the mountain road leading to Qinglongzhai. The first half is a dirt road, which is relatively easy to dig. The second half is a rocky road. There are several places where it is simply on the rocks. I am afraid that it will not be completed by the end of the year if I rely on manual digging.

"Village Chief Zhao, is there any faster way?"

Zhao Qianjin hesitated for a moment and said with a guilty conscience, "Yes, but I have to apply to the town for blasting. I applied, but the town refused to approve it. If we can open the mountain for blasting and add a few more excavators, I guarantee that we can complete the project within half a month." "

You promised a few handfuls, as you promised at Uncle Mazi’s house.

When you came to the construction site, you said you would open up the mountain, fire off cannons, and load up the excavator.

Why don't you tell me if you have difficulties?

Li Hongbing glared at him angrily, took out his cell phone, and then remembered that there was no signal in Qinglong Mountain.

"Shan Xing and I will go to Qinglong Village. You can find a few people to help me pick up the things in the carriage. When I return to the village in the evening and make arrangements, I will send the gunner and excavator over tomorrow."

Zhao Jinjin nodded happily, turned around and called three Zhao family members to move the sweet potatoes, grain and oil on the carriage into bamboo baskets.

Crossing mountains and ridges, we arrived at Qinglong Village.

The wild fruit transplanted on the hillside has lush branches and abundant fruits, which is a joy to see.

"Uncle Red Soldier!" A clear cry of joy came from under the tree.

Da Ya took the children in the village and ran down the hillside.

"Slow down, slow down!" Li Hongbing hurriedly opened his arms to greet him. Only rural children are brave enough to play like this. No matter how steep the slope is, they dare to jump down as soon as they close their eyes.

Da Ya ran headlong into Li Hongbing's arms. The other children fell to the ground like gourds. Gululu rolled to the ground, stood up and patted herself as if nothing was wrong.

It has to be said that rural children have strong skin and can withstand falls and beatings.

"Uncle Hongbing, why are you here!" Da Ya, who was lying in Li Hongbing's arms, was still a little embarrassed.

Li Hongbing took out a handful of candies from his pocket and stuffed them into Daya's hand, "I came to see Master Shan. He is feeling well!"

The other children looked at Da Ya eagerly, their eyes full of envy.

Shan Xing smiled and took out the bag and distributed the prepared candies.

"Okay, Mr. Shan ate a lot of meat and drank a lot of wine last night!" Da Ya blurted out without thinking. In the eyes of children, health can only be defined by drinking alcohol and eating meat.

"Let's go up the mountain." Li Hongbing patted Daya on the head.

A group of people climbed to the top of the mountain. In the open space around the village, mountain people were drying bacon, wild fruits, and dried vegetables.

In winter, the mountains are closed by heavy snow, and the mountain people rely on these dried foods for food and drink.

"Dad, Mom, Uncle Red Soldier is here!" Daya ran towards the village, shouting as she ran.

The mountain people looked up one after another and saw Li Hongbing appearing on the slope, and quickly dropped what they were doing.

"Brother Red Soldier, why did you come into the mountain? You didn't even say a word. I came down to pick you up." Zhuang Niu had a silly smile on his face and opened his arms to greet him affectionately.

Li Hongbing stepped forward with a smile, and the two of them hugged each other, "The sweet potato fields are growing at home. Bring some over and give your second father a taste."

"Master Shan was still talking about you yesterday, let's go, I'll take you there." Zhuang Niu pulled Li Hongbing enthusiastically, and did not forget to shout to other mountain people, "Why don't you go over, take over the load, and ask people to drink water."

Following Zhuang Niu to the highest point of Qinglong Village, in front of the stone tomb of 72 strong men in the forest area, the mountain master took a broom and carefully swept the floor, and the bluestone floor was swept spotlessly.

Li Hongbing was about to stop Zhuang Niu from disturbing Shan Ye, but his words were faster than his hands.

"Master, look who's here."

Master Shan turned around and saw Li Hongbing and Shan Xing. A smile appeared on his face and he put down his broom.

"Why are you here!"

Why does everyone ask this when they see themselves?

Is it weird for me to come see my second father?
After Li Hongbing had no choice but to explain it again, he took Shan Xing to the stone monument, knelt down and kowtowed. When he got up and saw the name covered with yellow mud in the corner of the stone monument, he felt inexplicably sad and said softly.

"Second father, Uncle Mazi is afraid that he won't be able to carry the snow."

After hearing these words, Master Shan was stunned for a long time, looking at the yellow mud and sighing, with a touch of sadness and desolation in his tone.

"It will come when it is supposed to come. People have long been looking forward to coming here when they are alive. Dad and brothers are finally reunited."

Li Hongbing looked at the rows of names on the stone tablet.

"I used acupuncture to extend Uncle Mazi's life for half a month. I promised him that when the Qinglong Mountain Road is repaired, I will let the villages in Shiliba hold a beautiful funeral for him and these grandfathers."

After a long time, Master Shan said in a low voice, "You kid has a heart."

After having lunch with Mr. Shan, Li Hongbing was about to say goodbye. There was still some distance to go back.

The afternoon sun is no longer scorching, and the autumn wind blows by. Countless yellow leaves on the jujube trees are falling on the stone tomb, and a desolate chill fills the air.

Li Hongbing walked out of Qinglong Village with a tearful Daya and several children of school age.Heavy snow has covered the mountains, and when we come back, it will probably be spring next year.

The mother is worried when her son travels thousands of miles, and the parents escort the children reluctantly.

Li Hongbing looked at Master Shan who was seeing him off and made another request, "Second father, why don't you go down the mountain to spend the winter in Caogou Village? There is heating at home, but it's too cold in the mountains."

"I've lived here for decades, and I'm used to it!" Master Shan declined again.

Stubbornness seems to be a tradition of the old Li family.

From my grandfather, father, and second father, except for me, everyone seems to be stuck in the same position and can’t persuade me.

Li Hongbing had no choice but to save the country through curves.

"I'll have someone come to collect the fruits in two days, and I'll bring you winter grain, charcoal stoves and coal."

Shan Ye readily accepted his nephew's filial piety.

Under the escort of the mountain people, Li Hongbing returned to the carriage. Before leaving, he specifically found Zhao Qianjin and warned him not to ignore safety in order to make progress.

Zhao Qianjin patted his chest and assured him.

This guy's mouth is like a funnel, full of holes, and he talks and farts.

Can't believe a word of it.

It happened that someone from the Luo family was also working on the road construction team. Li Hongbing recognized Luo Hu in the crowd. Last time the Luo family brothers came to the old house to steal things, they suffered a lot and almost got a leg injury from Master Shan.

But one code equals the other, these two brothers are a bit bad, but they have nothing to say to Uncle Mazi.

The elder brother takes care of Uncle Mazi at home, while the younger brother goes into the mountains to build roads.

"Luo Hu, come here!" Li Hongbing shouted to the crowd.

Luo Hu shrank his neck, grimaced, and walked out of the work team with three turns, cursing in his heart that Li Hongbing's eyes were really poisonous, and he could still be recognized even if he hid himself so carefully.

"Village Chief Li Li."

"You can hide your face even if you hide a few cents!" Li Hongbing joked, remembering that he still didn't know about Uncle Mazi, "Let me tell you something, I came here from Shilipu this morning, and Uncle Mazi is about to die."

What!
Luo Hu's eyes suddenly turned red.

When the two brothers were young, their parents left early, and the master's family tricked the west's family into stealing. Without the protection of their uncle, they would have been beaten to death by the villagers and buried in the mountains.

When they grew up, they became the little kings of hell in Shilipu. The two brothers never forgot their roots. Even though they were cheating and abducting outside, they still respected their uncle. They would chat with him when they had nothing to do, and would visit him during holidays.

This time for road construction, the two brothers agreed that one would take care of his uncle at home, while the other would go into the mountains to build roads.

Unexpectedly, one day in the mountains lasts a thousand years.

My uncle is dying.

Tears welled up in Luo Huxi's eyes, and he was kicked over by Li Hongbing just as he was about to cry.

"Cry a little. I didn't say that Uncle Mazi is gone. Uncle Mazi can still live for a few months. Let me tell you something. Keep an eye on Zhao Qianjin. Don't let him convulse. Ask the villagers to open the mountain and build roads in the middle of the night. When I arrange for the construction team and excavator to go into the mountain, you can go back to Shilipu to see Uncle Mazi."

"Did you hear me?"

Li Hongbing asked fiercely.

When he learned that Uncle Mazi could live for another month, Luo Hu immediately recovered from his sadness.

"I know, you have to hurry up and arrange for someone to come in."

"As you say, keep an eye on me."

After saying that, Li Hongbing turned around and walked towards the carriage, jumped on the shaft and shook the reins, and Heifeng dragged the carriage away from Qinglong Mountain.

It was already dark when we returned to Caogou Village.

Li Hongbing took the children to the canteen. The stove at home was cold, and it was already late by the time Shan Xing finished cooking.

In the cafeteria, the aftermath of the rumors has not dissipated.

The waiters and tourists all looked at Li Hongbing and Shan Xing with admiration.

In their eyes, a true man is a man who can flutter colorful flags outside and keep red flags at home.

If it weren't for Shan Xing's presence, some people would even want to come and get a lesson.

"What are you looking at? Pour some water!" Li Hongbing glared at the waiter carrying the kettle angrily.

oh oh!

The waiter blushed, picked up the towel hanging on his shoulder, wiped the table, and poured bowls of tea for the children.

"Go and tell Master Su, I'll treat you to some hard dishes."

"Got it!" The waiter picked up the towel, threw it over his shoulder, and shouted to the chef, "Doctor Li, please come to the table."

A voice from the back kitchen responded, "Let's take a seat at the table!"

"What the hell are you doing? Are you making a movie?" Li Hongbing slapped the waiter in dissatisfaction.

"Doctor Li, this is what Director Fang said. Tourists like local tunes the most!" the waiter explained with a grin.

soon.

The table is filled with hard dishes, with more meat and less vegetables.

When Daya and the children saw the fragrant and oily meat dishes on the table, their eyes immediately lit up, their mouths opened wide, and their eyes showed curiosity and expectation. They couldn't help but be crazy. Swallow.

Why so much meat!

In Qinglong Village, only visitors can eat meat during the Chinese New Year.

"Eat, eat more. You must go to school well in the future and don't be naughty and make trouble." Li Hongbing said, picking up a large piece of pork knuckle with his chopsticks and putting it into the big bowl.

Uh-huh!

Daya nodded repeatedly, picked up the chopsticks and carefully held the meat, smelled it, and then took a gentle bite.

Suddenly his eyes widened.

The deliciousness, tenderness and aroma of the meat made Da Ya feel extremely satisfied and happy, and she exclaimed, "It's really delicious!"

"If it's delicious, eat more. Hurry up and use your chopsticks, the food is cold!" Li Hongbing smiled with understanding and sadness.

The other children picked up their chopsticks and reached for their plates. After eating, they all looked at Da Ya, wanting to eat more of the delicious food.

Soon.

The food on the table was cleared away by the children like a whirlwind. Even the soup was not spared. It was mixed with rice and eaten, and the stomach was full of food.

Looking at the empty plates on the table, Daya pulled Li Hongbing's clothes in shame and whispered.

"Uncle Hongbing, this meal is very expensive. When school is over, I will go to the mountains to dig herbs for you."

Haha!

Li Hongbing smiled and waved to this exceptionally sensible girl.

"It's not expensive. Come to me whenever you want to eat. If you don't want to go out to a restaurant, just go home and let your Aunt Xing'er cook it for you. Are you all full?"

The children nodded.

Li Hongbing stood up and said, "Let's go, I'll arrange for you to go to school."

(End of this chapter)