The wealth of rebirth is deep in the mountains

Chapter 315 Fanwai Old Master Feng's Contentment and Joy ([-])

In Bei’an Prefecture in October, just harvested the corn and lost the stalks of the golden fruit, standing alone in the field, facing the cold north wind, waving his arms, and finally swaying wantonly.

The hard-working farmers naturally didn't let them be arrogant too early, a scythe ran rampant all over the world, and soon returned the original color of the land.

But the stalks in Laoxiong Ridge were so lucky that the north wind could blow for two more days.

There is no other reason, but it is because the Dinghaishenzhen of Laoxiongling, the oldest Feng Ye, is celebrating his 66th birthday.

Not to mention Laoxiong Ridge, one by one rushed back from other places, even officials, big and small, aristocratic families, and squires of Bei'an Prefecture all came to celebrate.

The original simple mountain gate made of pine wood has long been replaced by two large wooden gates of Poplar euphratica.This was sent by the Prairie King a few years ago. It is said to be the strongest wood in the world. Even if it loses its vitality, it can stand for 1000 years. rot.

This fits too well with the temperament of the old and young masters of Laoxiongling, so the two gates have received unprecedented love.

With a wave of his hand, Old Master Feng simply cut three feet away on both sides of the mountain pass, and built two gatehouses, all three-story small buildings, with a platform on the roof, in case of danger in the future. This small building is where young and old fight.

In the small building on the left, there are patrols sleeping at night, and there are people on duty during the day to guard it.The small building on the right was taken over by Aunt Liu and the women. The second and third floors were used as warehouses, where grain and various dry goods were stored, and there were also rooms for temporary rest. After more than a dozen large stoves, the small half-empty space is full of wooden stumbles.Not to mention the daily workshops and the patrol team eating together, even if it is cloudy and rainy, the whole Laoxiongling gathers to eat, and the food and firewood saved are enough to last for more than half a month.

In addition, the surviving villagers of Zhaojia Village have long lived in new yards, and even the roof tiles have been washed away by the rain with traces of years.In order to distinguish it from the original village name, and to commemorate their newborn days, the village was named Xincun.

The earthquake a few years ago, if it were in the past, the lucky ones who survived would have been displaced, but now they live in a new courtyard, and even the youngest married daughter-in-law, the widows take care of their children, and the elderly care for their old age .

During the busy season, I take care of the crops in the fields, and during the off-season, I work in Laoxiongling’s workshop, or go out to do some small business. The days are booming.

In Laoxiong Ridge, there is a new atmosphere.

Although the courtyards of the eighteen houses on the top of the mountain were not clearly stated, no one expanded them. At most, the adobe houses were converted into brick and tile courtyards, and the rest of the layout and land occupation remained the same.If I had to say something more was built, it would be the ancestral hall built by the empress after she entered Beijing.On weekdays, each family takes turns to watch and clean, and the incense is constantly burning.

A few years have passed, and the greenhouses of each family are still as warm as spring in winter. Even at this time, everyone knows how to grow vegetables in winter. There is no shortage of firewood. Some families who can afford to buy Haibu can grow a basket of green onions. Two baskets of spinach.

But the entire Northland, and even the entire Great Yuan, agreed on one thing, the vegetables grown by the eighteen families in Old Xiongling are the best and the most expensive.

There is no other reason, maybe it is because the water and soil on this mountain raised the most legendary empress of the Yuan Dynasty, Niannian, maybe it is because there is aura on this mountain, in short, the food here is more expensive than other places.Every year when the winter vegetables are harvested, the people in Bei'an Prefecture will rush to grab them.If it weren't for the old and young masters of Laoxiongling who are all responsible, and there are wise elders like Master Feng oppressing them, the price would be much more expensive than growing vegetables in the first year.

Of course, if the nearby folks are really not rich enough to afford a Haibukou greenhouse, that’s okay, they can grow mushroom cellars.

Old Xiongling had already consulted the Empress Empress for instructions, and then the secret method of growing mushrooms was passed on. It is the easiest mushroom soil to get in summer. Just dig a cellar in front of or behind the house, pile the soil in, and spray some mushroom soil in winter. Water, turn on the fire, and fresh mushrooms will come out, and they can be sold in the city for a lot of money.

If you don't even bother to dig the mushroom cellar, then it doesn't matter.If there are men in the family, they will go up the mountain to catch deer, set up rabbits, hunt pheasants, and hunt mink.

When the deer grow up, the antlers are cut and sold in drugstores, and the meat and blood of venison are all valuable things.

And rabbit fur, gorgeous pheasant feather cat, and mink fur can all be sold in luggage workshops.

In short, as long as you don't be lazy, there will be no one in the entire Old Xiongling for dozens of miles, or even the entire Bei'an Prefecture, worrying about being hungry or lacking a cotton-padded jacket for the winter.

It is said that one person attains the Tao, and chickens and dogs ascend to heaven.

However, there was a queen in Bei'an Prefecture, and the people in the entire state capital received great favor.

Therefore, this time, Lao Xiongling celebrated the birthday of Lao Feng, a highly respected elder, contrary to his previous low-key duty, and it was a rare and lively occasion.

Originally, there were only six or seven courtyards at the foot of the mountain. Over the past few years, [-] families have married their daughters-in-law, adding more than a dozen of them.

On Lingshang, because the empress left too many things when she was not married, it is not easy to receive foreigners.It's not that there are any shady things, but those things belong to the memories of many folks in Laoxiongling.Just like what the empress said when she came back to visit relatives, as long as she stepped into the village, she would be Xiaomi from the Lu family, not Empress Dayuan.

And these things, these memories, are the folks' miss for their daughter Xiaomi.

No matter how close outsiders get along, they can't touch a little bit.

Besides, if there is nothing wrong with the capital, Father Lu, who has been named Duke, will come back to stay for a while. If the person who is let in has evil intentions and hurts the Duke, then the whole Old Xiong Ridge will really explode.

Based on this consideration, the year before last, three mu of land was allocated under the ridge, and a large courtyard was built. As a separate courtyard of the Duke's Mansion, there was no exquisite rock garden. After all, the mountains and rivers not far away are the most natural and beautiful.

The courtyard is only divided into the front yard and the back yard. Whenever there is a festive event and foreign guests need to be received, male guests sit in the front yard and female guests sit in the back yard. The distinction is clear and not rude, which is really the best.

The same is true for this birthday banquet. Officials of all sizes in Bei'an Prefecture, together with all the gentry families, came to congratulate and have a wedding wine against the cold wind.

In the main hall of the main room in the front yard, there is a table facing you. On the chopping board, there is a pair of "longevity" characters and a pair of black satin cotton shoes that are not considered to be of good craftsmanship.

But no one dared to find fault with whether the word "Shou" was written well, whether the cotton shoes were exquisite, no one even dared to take a second look, and they were afraid of being disrespectful when saluting.

Because these two things were sent from Kyoto by a pair of guards in person, the longevity character was from the hand of the emperor, and the pair of cotton shoes were the empress's needlework.

What a face and a blessing it takes to receive such a birthday present.

No wonder the old birthday star sat in the grand teacher's chair next to the altar, smiling like Amitabha.

Zhao Zhigao is still the magistrate of Bei'an Prefecture now. At the beginning, he wanted to transfer back to Kyoto to get away from this poor and remote place, but in the past few years, he racked his brains to find a way, just to stay in Bei'an Prefecture and continue to serve as an official.

If you ask him why, the two things on the altar will explain everything.

The empress is from Laoxiongling, and is also a well-known Gu's family. She has never been slow because her family is a group of hunters, and even now she often sends letters and things back.Besides, when the emperor was in trouble, he recuperated in Laoxiongling, strengthened the empress, and regarded Laoxiongling as his second hometown.During the holidays, the rewards have never been broken.

No matter who sits in the position of magistrate of Bei'an Prefecture, he will be named in the heart of the empress. There are only advantages and no disadvantages at all.

"Ancestor, even though he is celebrating his 66th birthday today, if his expression says that he has just arrived, no one would doubt him. The ancestor is really a blessed person, and the lower officials envy him."

Zhao Zhigao took the lead in flattering, and the rest of the people naturally followed, "Yes, the old ancestor is beautiful and not old, and he is blessed and long-lived."

Old Master Feng smiled and bowed his hands to the crowd. If it was a few years ago, he would have been panicked at such a time, but in the past few years, he has seen such flattering faces almost every day, filling his ears with good words , Everyone will be numb.

"My lords and neighbors, you are very polite. Originally, the old man didn't plan to celebrate any birthdays, but the empress still remembered that the old man happened to have his birthday this year, and the empress was very upset that he couldn't come back. The old man couldn't do it, so he could only make two tables for nothing. Let’s have fun at the banquet, and report it to the empress, and the empress can also reduce her homesickness a little.”

"Your Majesty is virtuous, she has taken care of us hometown people for so many years, and I am really grateful to the officials and the folks in Bei'an."

When mentioning the Empress Empress, everyone was even more bloody, wishing to praise flowers in their mouths.

Standing beside Old Master Feng was Liu Xiaodao. Seeing that Old Master Feng tapped the cigarette pot in his hand lightly, he hurried forward to say hello, "My lords, the banquet is ready, please move. Countryside There is nothing delicious to entertain guests in this place, so please forgive me a little more, my lords."

"Mr. Liu, you are being polite. Who doesn't know that a month ago, you were looking for rare food from all over the world. Today we came with an empty stomach, so we plan to have a good meal."

I don't know who answered, it was very playful, which made everyone laugh, and they all got up and followed Liu Xiaodao to the side hall where honored guests were entertained.

Bei'an Prefecture is now the fiefdom of the Duke's Mansion. Many people in Kyoto have recommended doormen or governors to the Lu family, but the Lu family rejected them all.

The foreign affairs used a disciple recommended by the old dean of the Wasteland Academy, but the internal affairs fell to the head of the knife.Now in Bei'an Prefecture, he is in charge of many affairs of the Lu family, and everyone naturally flatters them all the way.

The female guests in the backyard were naturally greeted by Chen Yuexian, she was born as a merchant's daughter, so it was no problem to take care of the inner house, but the Lu family suddenly became the relatives of the emperor and the family of the Duke's mansion.Boss Lu is the eldest son again, so he directly made the eldest son.

In this case, her shrewdness is really not enough.

When Xiaomi first entered the palace, there was no trustworthy person to send to her natal family to help, so she asked Mrs. Tie.

(End of this chapter)