Flip the table and divide the family property! Take his wife and daughter into the mountains and eat

The sun was high in the sky, and the snow had just stopped.

The entire Kaoshantun village was now enveloped in a strong and overpowering aroma of meat.

That was the smell of stewing meat from more than forty wolves at the same time; it was so fragrant that even the dogs on the roadside were drooling.

Inside the Zhao family compound, the atmosphere was bustling with activity.

The skinned wolf pelts were neatly stacked, like a small gray mountain of spoils.

In the center of the courtyard, in a large iron pot with a diameter of 1.2 meters, boiling water was bubbling, and large chunks of wolf meat were bobbing up and down inside. Erga was holding a large iron ladle and sprinkling salt and peppercorns into it.

Zhao Shanhe changed into a clean cotton-padded jacket and was squatting on the kang (a heated brick bed), carefully wiping Qinglong's wounds with a cotton swab dipped in salt water.

The Azure Dragon has awakened.

Although the broken leg was still in a splint, the eyes regained their sparkle.

It stuck out its tongue and gently licked Zhao Shanhe's palm, its tail slapping weakly against the kang mat.

"Honey, come out and take a look! The meat is stewed until it's tender, and the soup is milky white!" Lin Xiu brought in a basin of washed frozen tofu, her face radiant with an unprecedented glow.

"Alright, serve everyone meat. All you can eat today!"

Zhao Shanhe had just stood up, but hadn't even left the house yet.

"Rat-a-tat-tat—!!"

Suddenly, a tremendous roar of an engine, unlike anything heard before, came from the village entrance.

The sound was deep and powerful, unlike the clanging noise of a tractor; rather, it was like muffled thunder rolling across the snowfield.

"What's going on? Is there an earthquake?" Erga was so startled that he almost dropped the iron ladle into the pot.

Zhao Shanhe strode out of the house and onto the street.

At this moment, all the villagers of Kaoshantun seemed to be frozen in place, holding bowls in their hands, mouths agape, staring blankly in the direction of the village entrance.

On the snow-covered dirt road, a motorcade that would be considered "luxurious" for that era was slowly approaching.

Leading the way was a dark green Beijing 212 Jeep, with a bright red five-pointed star on its front.

In the middle were two brand-new Jiefang CA10B trucks, their cargo beds covered with dark green tarpaulins! Their massive wheels kicked up clouds of snow, and the black smoke from burning diesel fuel left a powerful trail across the pristine white snowfield.

A jeep followed behind to bring up the rear.

"My goodness..."

The pipe in Uncle Liu's hand fell to the ground with a "thud," but he was completely unaware: "I've lived for sixty years, and this is the first time I've seen so many cars enter the village... What kind of high-ranking leader has arrived?"

In this impoverished mountain valley where even bicycles are a rarity, the visual impact of this convoy is even greater than that of the wolf pack last night!

The convoy didn't go to the village office or pay any attention to the supply and marketing cooperative. Instead, it drove straight to the entrance of the Zhao family compound, which had a sign that read "Special Purchasing Station".

"Creak—"

The convoy came to a smooth stop.

The car door opened, and Song Weiguo was the first to jump out. With a joyful expression, he ran to the first jeep and respectfully opened the door.

A foot wearing black cloth shoes with multiple layers of soles stepped onto the snow.

Immediately afterwards, an elderly man with gray hair but a sprightly demeanor, wearing a gray Zhongshan suit and a military officer's overcoat, came down.

He also wore a red Chairman Mao badge on his chest, and his eyes were kind yet dignified.

"That...that's County Magistrate Chen from the county!"

Someone in the crowd shouted, "I saw him at the model worker conference two years ago! He's the top official in our county!"

boom!

The whole village was in an uproar.

The villagers were so frightened that they didn't dare to breathe, and they consciously made way for each other, their eyes filled with awe.

To them, the county magistrate was an extremely important official!

"County Chief Chen, this is Comrade Zhao Shanhe's home," Song Weiguo introduced from the side.

At this moment, Zhao Shanhe also came out to greet them.

He strode forward and sincerely extended his hands:

"County Chief Chen, it's freezing cold, thank you for coming all this way. Please come inside and warm up."

County Chief Chen did not rush into the house.

His gaze was immediately fixed on the wolf-skin mountain in the courtyard.

The piles of wolf meat, the stacks of wolf pelts that hadn't been moved yet, and the bullet holes and scratches left on the walls.

"Good heavens!"

County Magistrate Chen gasped, strode into the courtyard, reached out and touched a thick wolf pelt, then turned to look at Zhao Shanhe, his tone full of disbelief:

"Weiguo reported to me in the car that you led the villagers to wipe out the wolf pack last night. I initially thought he was exaggerating. Now that I see... it's simply a miracle!"

"These are wolves driven to madness by the White Disaster. They have no choice but to fight to survive."

Zhao Shanhe spoke frankly and earnestly, "If they were allowed into the village, these hundreds of men and women would have no way to survive."

"Save lives? You've saved the peace of this region! More importantly, you've preserved precious national resources!"

County Chief Chen turned around, and in front of hundreds of villagers, young and old, he firmly grasped Zhao Shanhe's hand and shook it vigorously:

"Comrade Zhao Shanhe! On behalf of the county party committee and the county government, I want to thank you!"

"The current foreign trade situation is severe, and the country is in dire need of these fur resources to earn foreign exchange. Your victory not only demonstrated the prowess of us hunters but also rendered a great service to the country!"

wow——

The county magistrate himself confirmed that he "made a great contribution"!

These few words carry a weight ten thousand times greater than those dozens of wolf skins!

The surrounding villagers were thrilled.

So killing wolves isn't just about saving your own life; it can even be elevated to the level of "winning glory for the country"?

Zhao Shanhe was also touched: "You flatter me, leader. This was all thanks to everyone working together."

County Chief Chen smiled, patted Zhao Shanhe on the shoulder, and then waved his hand:

"Come on! Take these things down!"

The secretary immediately brought out a red banner with gold lettering from the car, on which eight large characters were written:

[Upholding Justice and Preserving the Order: Pioneers in Foreign Trade]

County Chief Chen personally handed the banner to Zhao Shanhe, then pointed to the two brand-new Jiefang trucks at the entrance and raised his voice:

"Shanhe, I know you're facing transportation difficulties here. The imported trucks that Boss Jin promised are still on their way, but our county can't just watch our heroes suffer!"

"These two Jiefang trucks, along with their drivers, have been specially loaned to your purchasing station by the county! From now on, all the mountain produce you collect can be transported directly to the county using these trucks, and the county will reimburse your fuel costs!"

Two big trucks! With drivers too! And they'll reimburse your fuel costs!

The villagers' eyes widened in astonishment. This wasn't just lending a car; it was practically giving Zhao Shanhe wings!

"in addition!"

County Chief Chen pointed to the boxes of supplies in the truck bed:

"Given that you have just suffered a wolf attack and are experiencing a shortage of supplies, the county committee has specially approved a batch of relief supplies!"

"Two tons of No. 0 diesel!"

"Fifty boxes of military-grade compressed biscuits!"

"Twenty cases of canned braised pork!"

"These things are for the militiamen and villagers who fought last night, to help them recover!"

boom--!!!

If the previous banners were an honor, then these real diesel fuel, biscuits, and canned goods are a welfare that drives the villagers crazy!

These days, canned food is a rare treat that you might not even be able to get during the Lunar New Year!

"Thank you, leaders! Thank you, County Chief Chen!"

Erga and Uncle Liu led the applause, their hands turning red from clapping. The whole village erupted in thunderous cheers.

Seeing this, Sun Dana, who was hiding at the back of the crowd watching the commotion, turned ashen-faced.

Looking at the rows of convoys laden with glory, and at Zhao Shanhe, who was chatting and laughing with the county magistrate, the last shred of hope in his heart shattered completely.

He knew that with County Chief Chen's words and attitude today, Zhao Shanhe was now an "unshakeable" figure in Kaoshantun, and even the entire commune.

If I dare to provoke him again, I really don't want to live.

At this moment, County Chief Chen looked at Zhao Shanhe, his tone becoming serious and solemn, and announced the final decision:

"Given the special contributions and geographical location of the Kaoshantun purchasing station, the county has decided to officially upgrade it to a 'key county-level purchasing station'."

"From now on, all the mountain products from this surrounding area will be under your unified management! We will send someone to put up the labels!"

"Comrade Shanhe, the responsibility is heavy. Do you have the confidence?"

Zhao Shanhe took a deep breath and handed the banner to Lin Xiu, who was so excited that her eyes were red.

He looked at the kind and approachable county magistrate, and at the villagers who trusted him, straightened his back, and said in a deep voice:

"Please rest assured, sir."

"As long as I, Zhao Shanhe, am alive, I will definitely be able to exchange these treasures of the Greater Khingan Mountains for real money, generate foreign exchange for the country, and lead my fellow villagers to prosperity! I will never bring shame to the county!"

"Good! That's ambitious!"

County Magistrate Chen laughed heartily and pulled Zhao Shanhe by the hand, leading him into the house:

"Come on in! I smelled the wolf meat earlier, and I'm here to freeload and try our Hunter King's cooking!"

"Absolutely! Xiuer, quickly get the bowls and chopsticks! Bring out that bottle of Beidacang liquor that's been stored for ten years!"

The snowstorm stopped, and the sun shone brightly.

Laughter filled the Zhao family compound, and the signboard above the gate gleamed in the sunlight.