Republic of China: Guandong Ginseng King

Chapter 184 Return
When everyone had rested enough, the sky outside gradually brightened. At this time, everyone could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

When it was brighter outside, Qu Shaoyang took the slightly injured people out and cleaned up the place.

At this time, everyone noticed the dead wolf king outside the garden stick and the wolf that hanged itself.

After everyone counted, they found that hundreds of wolves were killed last night.

Including those killed in the morning, there were about 170 or 180.

Moreover, the wolf king and the wolf-dog are both dead, and can no longer summon wolves. This wolf disaster should be over.

The matter was settled, and everyone made a fire and cooked. After breakfast, they loaded the remaining wolf carcasses onto the sled.

The dead hunting dog could not be taken home, so we found a big pine tree on the mountain, dug a hole underneath and buried the dog's body.

After the spring comes, it will slowly rot.

Close the door and tie it with a rope; there's no need to lock it.

If there are mountain runners passing by, they can go in to avoid the wind and cold.

Hanging on the beams in the house are some daily necessities such as rice, salt, etc. Anyone who comes can use them and just need to replenish them the next time they come.

The seriously injured people and hunting dogs also sat on the sled, and everyone dragged the sled and returned with a full load.

As soon as everyone dragged the sled into the village from the north, they were discovered by the patrolmen.

"Hurry, go and inform them that the person who went into the mountain has returned." Someone shouted happily.

Soon, the residents in the north of the village all heard the news, and men, women, old and young all came out to greet them.

After seeing the corpses of the wolves, everyone became even more excited.

Especially those whose families had suffered from the harm of people and livestock by wolves, now that their revenge had been taken, they felt much more relieved.

Everyone dragged the sled to Lao Zhou's house, and then divided the wolves and wolf skins according to the number of people who went into the mountains this time and the ratio of guns and hunting dogs.

Qu Shaoyang was the leader of this operation, and he not only provided men but also guns and dogs, so he must have gotten a bigger share.

The wolf king and the wolf-dog were given to Qu Shaoyang, and the wolves and wolf skins were also divided among them.

Each family took the wolves and wolf skins back, some skinned them, some stewed them, and the dark cloud that had hung over everyone's hearts finally dissipated.

That night, Lin Ruolan and Li's mother and daughter stewed a large pot of wolf meat and called Doctor Chen and his son over. They all ate the meat, drank wine and chatted.

"This time, thanks to the medicine my father prescribed, it worked.

The injured ones used the medicine and immediately stopped bleeding and relieved pain, it was amazing." Qu Shaoyang praised his father-in-law.

Doctor Chen was so flattered that he couldn't stop smiling, "Hey, you guys are really brave.

When I heard what you just said, I felt numb all over.

My God, I've always heard people talk about wolfs before, but I've never seen one.

I didn't expect you guys to run into him and beat him to death, you're awesome." Doctor Chen also praised his son-in-law and his son.

"Alas, I was just trying to have a good New Year, but these wolves messed it up.

Fortunately, you have destroyed the wolf's den, so we don't have to live in fear anymore." Liu Dongshan was also very happy.

"Come on, Shaoyang, my two nephews, let's have a drink.

Listening to what you said, I was so excited. I regretted that I should have followed you up the mountain. "

When everyone heard this, they all burst into laughter. All the worries, fears, and hard work of the past few days disappeared at this moment.

The wolves were killed, everyone returned victoriously, and the whole village was immersed in an atmosphere of joy and happiness.

Qu Shaoyang made great contributions in this wolf-hunting operation. The next day, several families came to invite him and insisted that he go for a drink.

"Thank you for your kindness, uncle. I appreciate it, but I won't drink the wine.

I have to go out in two days, and I'll treat everyone to a drink when I come back." Qu Shaoyang said this not to make excuses, but because he really had something to go out for.

It has been more than three years since the original owner came to Guandong Mountain, and there has been no news from his hometown.

Although Qu Shaoyang did not have much affection for the original owner's relatives, he was still the son of the Qu family after all.

Now that he has settled down in Guandong Mountain and married, he always goes back to visit his family to reassure them.

Before the New Year, his family was too busy and he had no time. After the New Year, before the spring plowing, he went back to visit, which was considered as his dedication to the original owner.

After Qu Shaoyang said this, others could not say anything else and could only let it go.

After a few more days, everyone had recovered, and those with minor injuries were almost fully recovered.

Qu Shaoyang told his wife, master and father-in-law that he wanted to go back to his hometown.

"Yes, it's time to go back and see your parents. You said you got married in Guandong Mountain, but you didn't even discuss such a big thing with your family.

When you go back this time, bring more money and other things, and talk to your parents about it.

It’s not that you don’t write to your family, it’s just that they are too far away, there is nothing you can do.”

When Liu Dongshan heard this, he nodded in agreement without saying a word.

This should have been done a long time ago, but they are always busy, so how can they have the time?

Going back to hometown to visit parents is filial piety, and filial piety is above all else, so Doctor Chen and his wife naturally had no objection.

However, the couple both agreed that they did not want their daughter to go back with them.

"Shaoyang, Xiuyun should be with you.

But she is weak and the journey back is long. I am afraid she can't bear it, so she won't go back with you this time.

Wait until it gets warmer, and then let her go back with you." Chen Langzong said.

Qu Shaoyang hadn't originally planned to bring his wife along. Why would he bother her so far away?
Besides, he had other things to do, and it would be inconvenient to take Chen Xiuyun with him.

After the discussion, Qu Shaoyang began to prepare things for his return home.

You must bring some specialties from Guandong Mountain, and also enough silver and money.

Gun: Don’t carry a rifle, it’s too conspicuous. Carry a revolver for self-defense.

The families of Liu Dongshan and Chen Langzhong also packed up a lot of gifts and asked Qu Shaoyang to take them back as a token of their appreciation.

All these things added together filled a carriage.

On the ninth day of the first lunar month, Qu Shaoyang took Xing Jia and Xing Ye out in a horse-drawn carriage.

The brothers Chen Yunhan and Chen Yunzhe also followed them, using the excuse of going out for business.

They had no choice but to leave. Li had announced that she would ask someone to act as a matchmaker and find wives for them.

How can a gang leader get married? This is absolutely not allowed.

So the two of them made an excuse, saying that they were traveling with Qu Shaoyang and could still take care of him, and they ran away from home as if they were fleeing.

Qu Shaoyang's hometown is under the jurisdiction of Dengzhou Prefecture. Logically speaking, the fastest way to get there is by sea.

But the weather was cold at that time and there were almost no ships sailing, so Qu Shaoyang and his team had to take a long detour to go back.

The three of them traveled day and night, getting up early and going to bed late, and finally arrived at Qingzhou in mid-February.

Qu Shaoyang and Xing Jiaxingye separated in Qingzhou.

Qu Shaoyang brought a lot of things and money to the two brothers and asked them to go back to their hometown.

We agreed to meet at Qujiazhuang in a month.

(End of this chapter)