The next day, the whole family got up early and had a simple breakfast. Lian Fangzhou wrapped a few pancakes and a few boiled eggs in a clean cloth bag, and took Lian Ze and A Jian to Xian Fujiyama went.
Because it is necessary to dig tree stumps, tools such as hoes, shovels, and hatchets are indispensable.
When I came back, I had to install tree stumps, so I took the donkey with me, and hung two sturdy bamboo baskets on one side of the donkey's back.
Compared with the excitement of Lian Fangqing and others, Sangu's grandma was very unhappy, thinking that they were obviously messing around. Seeing Lian Fangqing's happy dance, even Lian Ze and Lian Che, who were always more stable, had special eyes. Jingliang looked excited, and Grandma Sangu couldn't help complaining that Lian Fangzhou "spoiled the little ones!"
Lian Fangzhou smiled disapprovingly, "I'm so spoiled, they're all doing serious things! Don't worry, Grandma Sangu, I have them all, and keeping them will not make them grow crooked!"
The third aunt snorted and said: "This kind of thing is also a serious thing, then there is nothing unscrupulous! Forget it, you go if you want to go! Come back early, that Xianteng Mountain is not easy to go It’s dangerous! Otherwise, no one else will go!”
Lian Ze was in high spirits, wishing to be a little dangerous, so that he could test his skills, so he smiled and said, "Don't worry, Grandma Sangu, with Brother Ah Jian here, everything will be fine!"
The third aunt snorted again, "Brother Ah Jian? So what! Those man-eating tigers and wolves don't know what Brother A Jian is! What are you talking about, my crow's mouth! Anyway, You have to come back soon!"
Even Fangzhou and the others responded with a smile.
When I went out, the sun had just risen from the east, and the morning mist was blowing on my body, making me feel cold.
But this bit of coolness is nothing to those who are on the road. As they walk, they warm up, and when they are excited, they don't feel cold.
After walking for about an hour and a half, the mountains on both sides gradually became tall and majestic, and after walking for more than half an hour, we arrived at Xianteng Mountain.
Lian Fangqing, Lian Che, and A Jian came back for the first time, but Lian Fangzhou and Lian Ze came back for countless times. When the two saw this long-unfamiliar mountain forest, they looked at each other and smiled, with a little kindness in their hearts.
A Jian looked around, but saw that the forest was deep, and at a glance, the forest that rose and fell could not be seen. It was winter now, and the mountains were colorful, including green pines and cypresses that were still green and verdant, as well as various well-known and unknown trees. The trees are full of red and yellow leaves, and the forest is full of dyes, which makes it look more gloomy and calm.
"What a beautiful mountain!" Ah Jian couldn't help but praise.
Lian Fangzhou took a deep look and said with a smile: "It's not a good mountain. I don't know how many valuable mountain goods there are in the mountain. It's a pity that it's too dangerous to go in easily!"
Ah Jian nodded and said with a smile, "Indeed!"
"Sister, should we hunt first, or dig the stump first!" Lian Fangqing couldn't help but asked with a smile. Quite eager to try.
Lian Fangzhou hurriedly laughed and said, "Don't mess around! We are here to dig tree stumps, not to hunt! Don't make trouble!"
hunt? If it's hunting, how can it arrive at this time? Lian Fangzhou couldn't help but think of Sun Changxing, and wondered how he was doing now.
Lian Fangqing stuck out her tongue and said yes with a smile.
Lian Fangzhou is quite familiar with the outer edge of Xianteng Mountain. When picking mushrooms in autumn, this area was completely turned.
At that time, it was the season when all kinds of wild fruits were ripe. After picking mushrooms every day, they always picked some wild fruits to quench their thirst. Therefore, the two of them knew exactly where there were fruit trees in this area.
As for the jujube trees, there is no need to look for them. There are a large area in the side valley, just pick the ones you like and dig.
"Sister, let's dig other things first, let's wait until the end for the jujube tree!" Lian Ze said.
Even Fangzhou had the same idea, so he nodded.
So the group went to the valley on the left.
In this valley and on the slopes on both sides, there are several kinds of wild pear trees, bayberry, loquat, orange trees, etc., and peaches, apricots, persimmons, etc. are also very easy to find. The only thing missing is the pomegranate tree.
It is also important to choose the tree used as rootstock. The main trunk should be as thick as the mouth of the rice bowl for eating, and all the side branches and branches should be cut off, leaving only the main trunk and main branches about one and a half meters high. Dig up the soil, take it home and transplant it. In the coming year, you can graft the healthy home-grown fruit branches.
The fruit trees grafted in this way not only grow fast, but also keep the fruit that hung in the past, so the growth must be good.
There are quite a lot of wild fruit trees in Xianteng Mountain, but in just over an hour, Fangzhou and his party easily dug about forty of them.
There is still time tomorrow, so there is no rush for this matter, so I just let it go, wandered around in the mountains and forests, and looked for other types of fruit trees by the way, and continued digging when I came tomorrow.
The ancient trees in the forest are towering, and the sun is shining brightly from the outside, walking in the forest, but only a little faint light and shadow can be seen. Even in summer, walking in the forest feels cold, especially at this time.
"Is it cold?" Lian Fangzhou couldn't help asking Lian Fangqing and Lian Che.
The two little ones shook their heads in unison, looking around, both nervous and excited, how could they be cold? Just ask: "Why haven't you seen any prey? Pheasants, hares, etc., there should be a lot of them in the mountains..."
Lian Fangzhou laughed and said, "I guess they hid when they saw people coming! Or, they hid when it was too cold?"
Lian Fangqing was a little disappointed at once, but before she could speak, Lian Che said excitedly in a low voice: "Look! Look! There is a golden pheasant over there, with such a beautiful long tail!"
Everyone followed his directions and looked over. Sure enough, a colorful golden pheasant with colorful feathers was using its legs to pluck the fallen leaves on the forest floor to find something to eat. It was very focused.
"Ah! It's really beautiful!" Lian Fangqing was pleasantly surprised, but she still remembered to lower her voice in embarrassment. The golden pheasant did not notice them, and was still concentrating on digging food from the fallen leaves.
Seeing the prey, several people became excited, and Lian Ze was even more eager to try.
Ah Jian whispered to Lian Ze, "Come and try it!"
"Yeah!" Lian Zezheng had this intention, but he was hesitating whether to recommend himself because he was afraid of bad accuracy.
Hearing Ah Jian's words, the sisters and younger siblings looked at him encouragingly without any objection. Suddenly, they felt that their confidence was boosted, so they gently pulled out a bamboo arrow from the simple bamboo quiver, and lightly placed it on the arrow. On the bamboo bow, with one eye closed, aimed at the golden pheasant.
Lian Fangzhou and the others all held their breath, and also stared at the golden pheasant without blinking.
With a sound of "嗖!", Lian Ze moved his finger, and with a slight movement, the bowstring vibrated, and the bamboo arrow left the string, and flew towards the golden pheasant with the sound of whistling wind through the air.