Day by day in the infinite game

Chapter 226 226. Travel in the Desert (Twenty)

Achnatherum splendens has extensive ecological plasticity. Under complex living environmental conditions, it can form grassland types with various companion species. It is an important building species in salinized meadows.It has a strong root system, is resistant to drought, salt and alkali, and is adaptable to clay and sandy loam soils. It can be found in all harsh environments from deserts to arid areas. It is like a guardian of the sand and is an indispensable plant in people's lives in the northwest. .

According to different uses, Achnatherum splendens also has different harvest periods.Pasture is harvested from May to July, and grass used for weaving is harvested from September to October.

After harvesting, it should be dried in time to prevent insects, fire and rodents.

Speaking of rodent prevention, here is located in the inland area of ​​the west. The protagonist of the "rat problem" we face is not the ordinary voles we often talk about, but the famous ALS yellow squirrels, Breton's voles, etc. There are also plateau mice in high-altitude areas. Rabbit is involved.

They eat leaves, stems, seeds and buds, consume forage, and build nests in the roots of Achnatherum splendens, disrupting root development until the plant dies.

We all know that there are three treasures in the northeastern region of our country, "ginseng, mink fur, and uraca grass", while the northwest region also has three treasures, "Elaeagnus angustifolia, red willow, and splendens splendens."

It can be seen that Achnatherum splendens plays an important role in the minds of local people.

After Tang Qinqin took the dried Achnatherum splendens leaves, he quickly found the feel and knitted a straw hat neatly.

"Oh, it's so beautiful." Aunt Lan saw it and couldn't help but praise it.

"Aunt Lan, please don't praise her. After all, she has learned a little bit." Lan Lan stuck out her tongue at Tang Qinqin, then leaned over and looked longingly at Aunt Lan and the exquisite handicrafts in her hands: "Teach me a lesson." Well, Aunt Lan, I also want to make such a beautiful piece of art."

"Okay, of course. Come on, let me teach you the basics first..." Aunt Lan smiled softly.

She looked at the young people in front of her who exuded a fresh and youthful atmosphere, and couldn't help but think of her own green years.

Back then, I was also accompanied by three or five friends, playing together, shepherding sheep together, and looking forward to the future together.

I wonder if they are okay now?

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"Here, the delicious roasted leg of lamb is on the table!"

“The mutton dumplings are also good here!”

"Mutton soup just out of the pot! Don't miss it when you pass by!"

"Here comes the sheep bone!"

"..."

Snowflakes were flying outside, the house was steaming, and the lively fireworks made everyone's faces look rosy and happy.

"It's time to eat, it's time to eat! Come here with your own food, everyone!" Peng Lei took a deep breath of the unique aroma of the mutton on the table in front of him, stood up and greeted.

"Let's eat! The mutton rice is ready!" Uncle Li also raised his voice and laughed so hard that he couldn't see his eyes. He hadn't been in such a happy and happy mood for a long time.

He also invited several other families, and everyone gathered together to have a good time.

There were not enough tables, and the kang was full of people, so the remaining players sat on the floor, in pairs, holding their own big bowls filled with mutton and cooking.

Uncle Li and a few other old friends have already sipped on the wine happily, chatting all over the place, while Aunt Lan gets up from time to time to refill the bowls for the players, like a canteen worried about the children not having enough to eat Auntie who cooks.

After eating, everyone left the table. Uncle Li, who was a little drunk, began to snore again. Several other aboriginals who were also drunk were supported by several male players and sent back to their homes. The others took it upon themselves to help clean up the bones and remains. And washing dishes and chopsticks, division of labor and cooperation, the efficiency is extremely high.

"Aunt Lan, what should I do with this sheepskin?" Laojiu squatted aside and asked.

Sheepskin can not only be used as clothing and bedding for cold protection and decoration, but also as a traditional Chinese medicine, which can be taken internally or externally. Its main functions are: removing blood stasis; weakness due to fatigue, deficiency of lung and spleen, swelling and pain from bruises, and bleeding due to poison.

Laojiu can now be regarded as a traditional Chinese medicine fanatic. He is very interested in the medicinal materials recorded in medical books that can be used as medicine.

Good sheepskin is of high value, and doing a good job in the processing of sheepskin is an important part of increasing income and improving economic benefits.

Uncle Li and Aunt Lan, who work with sheep all year round and make a living as shepherds, have a lot of experience in how to obtain a beautiful and perfect sheepskin.

At this time, the sheepskin has been completely peeled off, and there is no need for players to watch another "Gayang Live Broadcast".

"The sheepskin in this state needs to be scraped off with a knife to scrape off the remaining meat, fat, etc., and be careful not to scratch it. We usually use a blunt knife to scrape it." Aunt Lan spoke skillfully, "These We generally don’t want the horn edges, which will affect the neat shape of the leather and may be cut off.”

After seeing a square, square, and natural sheepskin in Aunt Lan's hand, players who are consciously skilled and courageous are eager to try it.

"Aunt Lan, can you let me try the remaining sheepskins?" After the male player finished speaking, he scratched his head in embarrassment. He knew that these sheepskins were the source of exchange for their daily necessities, so he added: " Can I buy it?"

"What a sensible and good boy," Aunt Lan smiled and nodded, "Come on, I'll leave it to you, Aunt Lan will give it to you."

There was an air of simplicity in her smile that made people feel close to each other.

The male player shook his head repeatedly and insisted on putting the money in Aunt Lan's hand.

"I accept Aunt Lan's wishes. But you have to do whatever you want." He insisted.

"Aunt Lan, look at it for me. I need to ask you to point out what I'm doing wrong."

"Okay." Aunt Lan nodded.

Who could bear to refuse such a humble, studious, well-behaved and polite young man?
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"Yes, very nice. Our last step is to pickle it with salt and dry it in the sun. When the weather is bad, you can also bake it slowly by the fire, but you must pay attention to the heat and be patient." Aunt Lan He affirmed the male player's "debut" of sheepskin processing and continued to give instructions.

"Hahaha, I succeeded!" The player couldn't help but dance with joy.

Recently, he has participated in herding sheep repeatedly in the game, and he has gradually adapted to and liked his new identity as a shepherd.

For the sheep that are full of treasures, if it is not the wrong season, he really wants to try to see if shaving the sheep is really super stress-relieving.

After two days of heavy snow outside, the sky finally cleared up.

Everyone worked together to clear the snow on the main road, clearing the way for Uncle Li who was about to leave for the town to exchange for daily necessities.

When Uncle Li came over with the horse, the players realized that Uncle Li not only raised sheep, but also horses and several camels in the backyard.

The horses and camels are a bit old, and Uncle Li doesn't use them for work anymore. Instead, he takes good care of them and provides them with their old age.

When they were young, they accompanied him through hardships, through wind and rain, and silently accompanied him through spring, summer, autumn and winter.

Non-vegetation, ruthless Practice makes perfect.

He also truly respects these old guys who have been with them for many years.

Taking the sheepskins, handicrafts and other items he had accumulated previously, Uncle Li set out at Aunt Lan's instructions.

The idle players were worried about the lack of excitement in winter, so they followed Uncle Li to the town for a stroll.

(End of this chapter)