Chapter 744

The 64th dragon scale (2)

With a little money in hand, old man Liu slowly put down the big stone in his heart. He thought, when the next spring comes, his son is just six years old, and he should be able to save two liang silver at that meeting. If he can't, he sold his chicken and repaired his son's bundle first. However, it's getting cold and there are few mountain goods. If he wants to make some money, We still have to catch more insects to feed the chickens. Several hens in the family lay eggs diligently.

This year's taxes have been paid, and there is enough rice left at home to make a living. No matter how much, there are no fish in the river. Although old Liu didn't catch a few in the past, his son can catch them. Why can't he catch them?

It happened that there was no work in the field, and old man Liu began to toss the fishing net again. The river in his village was very wide, and many people wanted to catch fish. It was strange that there was no harvest. Most of the fish caught occasionally were palm long, but no matter how many they were. Daliushu village is generally poor. The way to eat fish is the same. Clean up a little oil and salt, and there is no pattern. Therefore, we have only one impression of river fresh: fishy.

Old man Liu disassembled the previous fishing net and rewrote it. His hands were black, thin and dry, but it was very clever. Most farmers had such skillful hands that they could weave baskets of straw sandals. Old man Liu usually wore straw sandals, so he would wear cotton padded shoes in cold weather. In this way, he didn't waste shoes and could save a few Wen.

Linglong moved a small bench and sat on the side. Seeing that his son Bai Nen's small face was full of curiosity, old man Liu said happily: "Dad has made up the fishing net, so he will give us six treasures to catch fish!"

Linglong:

I believe you ghost. It's strange that you bad old man can catch fish.

In feudal society, most of the people living at the bottom were poor. Being poor means being poor for a lifetime. They had limited information and knowledge. They were in a corner of their own, and few people wanted to stand out, such as the villagers of Daliushu village. We all know that there are fish in the river, but if it's not easy to catch, we won't catch it. If it's bad to catch, we won't catch it. Anyway, it's not a year of natural disaster. We can make a living with enough rice at home. We don't want anything else.

If Linglong's mouth hadn't been particularly picky, the old Liu family wouldn't have racked their brains to find food.

He caught the seven fish!

Old man Liu made great efforts to re weave the fishing net. This time, the fishing net was more dense and strong. Big Niu Erniu and old man Liu Wang also grabbed the four corners of the fishing net, put Linglong on it and shook it to amuse him. Linglong feels that he has really paid too much, and he can still show a smile, which is enough to show that he really loves the family and entertains them!

On the way, when the villagers saw old man Liu, they said to him, "what are you doing, brother?"

"Go to the next net to catch fish!"

The old man shook his head: "there's no fish in the river in our village. You'll catch some small snails in your next net. They're small, have no meat, and have a earthy smell. They're terrible!"

If you have the strength to go under the net, you might as well order a variety of dishes in the field!

Old man Liu said, "my six treasures love fish. I have to try it! I just caught fish from the river two days ago! "

It's all from the villagers. It's hard to say what to hit others. The old man was happy: "well, go and catch it. If you can catch it, I'll go to your house and buy one!"

Old man Liu laughed. Linglong stood by his legs and raised his head. He said, "six treasures, say hello to your uncle Gen."

"Uncle Dagen."

"Well, well, brother, don't say anything else. Your son looks like this!" Liu Dagen thumbed up, "I can't complain that you want to send him to study. It's a pity if this child also planed in the field for a lifetime."

When old man Liu was praised by others for his son, he laughed so hard that he didn't see his teeth. He also thought his son was good. This is not his boasting. You can't find one as good-looking and clever as his son! As soon as he was excited, he picked up Linglong on the ground and put it around his neck. Linglong hugged his head to prevent him from falling: "Dad, I'll go by myself. You still have something."

Old man Liu patted his chest: "your father has great strength!"

Although everyone calls him an old man, he is less than 40 years old this year. In ancient times, people got married early. Seventeen percent of Liu's relatives began to have five daughters in succession at 20, and there was no news for five years. Then Linglong was born. Now Linglong is five years old, and Liu is in his thirties, but in ancient times, the average age is about 50, This age is indeed old, and old man Liu has never had a good life in his life. He is particularly old. His perennial work makes him a little hunchback, but the villagers of Daliushu village are like this. Even children are carved out of a mold. They are black, thin and dry. Therefore, the water is smart, white, tender and exquisite.

Linglong rode on his father's neck, his chin against his father's head and sighed.

Forget it. Fortunately, his family likes to be clean. Unlike uncle Dagen, his hair is shiny across the distance.

In fact, old man Liu's family had a rough life at the beginning. However, Linglong loved to be clean and didn't like to clean himself. Under his influence, the whole family began to pay attention to hygiene. In the past, Wang's pot didn't wash after frying vegetables. This was not because of laziness, but because she wanted to leave little oil residue to fry the next meal... Until she found that her son Liubao didn't eat back pot dishes at all, That's changed.

Now, although the family is poor, it is well organized and clean everywhere. There is no dust in every corner. The chicken coop is even cleaner. Linglong thinks it is his own credit!

When he got to the river, old man Liu put his son aside and began to wonder where to put the net. He took two steps and looked back at his son sitting on a big stone for fear that he would run into the river.

"Dad! Dad! "

"Six treasures! What's the matter! "

"Dad, come here!"

Old man Liu hurried over and Linglong pointed to a direction: "you put the net here. Let's collect it tomorrow night."

Old man Liu scratched his head and hesitated, but he listened. He thought, anyway, he may not catch fish, so listen to his son first and make his son happy. There are no fish in the river. Even if he puts them for a few days, he may not be able to live in a basket. His son wants to collect them tomorrow night... "Yes, it's up to you."

Linglong smiled with satisfaction. Old man Liu threw the fishing net down and fixed it. Then he would pick Linglong up. However, he resolutely refused his father's request and insisted on going back by himself.

For dinner, we had coarse vegetable porridge and coarse nest. Everyone drank very little, because there was not much life in the cold. Eating less could save some food and send Liubao to study after the new year.

Five golden flowers have no objection to sending her brother to study, and even work hard. Five girls get up early every morning and run to the chicken coop to pick up eggs. If the number is small one day, she will go out to catch insects and come back to feed the chicken. For fear that the chickens at home don't lay eggs hard, she won't save much money to send her brother to study.

The next night, old man Liu took his son to the river. This time, he also took three girls and five girls. The other three girls helped peel beans at home.

Old man Liu felt something was wrong when he pulled the fishing net. It was heavy. He couldn't pull it alone. Linglong made a quick decision and asked sanniu to go back and call someone at home. Wang is cleaning the eggs one by one these days. Last month, a peddler selling duck cubs came to the village. She bought several. Now she is growing up. Wang wants to raise ducks and give his son salted duck eggs with porridge.

Three girls ran back panting: "Mom! Dad caught a lot of fish! If you can't pull it, ask you to find someone to help! "

Wang was startled and hurriedly stood up: "have you caught the fish?"

"Many, many!" Three girls are short of words. I don't know how to say it. Anyway, there are a lot of fish! She opened her hands and drew a circle in the air, which was enough for Wang to get her meaning back.

The family was full of women, so Wang knocked on the doors of several friendly people. When everyone arrived at the river, together with five men from old man Liu, they worked hard together before they collected the fishing net.

Looking at the lively fish, everyone opened their mouths in shock!

This, this rough look, there are at least a hundred! And they are all big and fat! One weighs seven or eight kilograms!

Old man Liu was also stunned by this achievement. He never dreamed that he could catch fish this time... To tell the truth, his fishing net was transformed under his son's childish words. Although it is much stronger, when will there be so many fish in the river!

Liu Dagen went back and brought his own cart. Several people took the fish up and brought it to Liu old man's house. Liu old man began to worry again. Where do you keep so many?

His family only had a large water tank, which was certainly not enough. He had to borrow a water tank from these families and reluctantly put all the fish in. As a token of gratitude, he sent several tails to Liu Dagen and other families.

Although it was fishy, it was meat after all. Several people who helped were very happy. Old man Liu was excited and didn't sleep all night. He also wanted to borrow Liu Dagen's scooter to sell it in the city the next day.

But the water tank is too heavy. Where can he pull it?

Linglong said, "Dad, you might as well take some to ask the shopkeeper of the restaurant in the town and go to more stores. If you want goods, let them pick them up and make them cheaper."

"Yes, Liu Bao is right!" Wang nodded like mashing garlic.

"Dad, leave some at home for my brother." Big girl said.

Old man Liu kept nodding. Anyway, no matter who said anything, he was fine.

Early the next morning, he went into the city with a basket on his back. Linglong pestered him to go with him. Old man Liu didn't want to take him, but his son had a flat mouth and tears, and the women in the family couldn't stand it. He had to take his son with him.

Linglong is worried that he can't sell it! As a father, he has a stupid mouth and is honest and honest. If people bargain with him, he certainly doesn't know how to speak. As a five-year-old child, he really breaks his heart!

It's a long walk to the town. Linglong, who insisted on self-reliance at the beginning, has withered behind and completely collapsed in his father's arms. Old man Liu looked thin, but his physical strength was really good. With a basket of fish and his son on his back, he entered the town without blushing and panting.

The town nearest Daliushu village is called Xin'an town. It is the central town of Tongping county. Tongping county government is also here. Therefore, the nearby villagers will come to Xin'an town for anything they want to buy or sell. Compared with other towns under the rule of Tongping County, Xin'an town has developed quite well. There are three restaurants alone!

Old man Liu was stupid. He stood at the door of the restaurant and was embarrassed to go in. He was afraid that his muddy shoes would dirty the lobby. At this time, his son Liubao began to twist on him. He had to go down first. As soon as old man Liu put the man down, he crossed the threshold of the restaurant. Old man Liu was startled. The little man turned back and told him, "Dad, just stand here and don't walk around, When I get back. "

Although he was wearing patched clothes, he was really good-looking. The young master of the county magistrate's house was not as good-looking as him. Almost as soon as he entered, the guests looked at him. Standing there, he was different from others.

The running brother came over and bent down with a smile: "little brother, what can I do for you?"

Linglong looked up at him: "brother, my father caught a lot of fat and big fish last night. Do you want to ask your restaurant? We can sell it to you cheaply. If it works, my father will sell it to you when he catches fish. "

Where can the runner be the master? He thought about it. The child is so good, but he talks like a little adult. People are happy to look at him. He is also willing to help and ask, "wait here, brother. Go and ask the shopkeeper."

"OK, thank you, brother."

He was so cute that the runner looked out at the old man Liu, who was sitting and uneasy, and thought to himself, how did such an old man give birth to such a good child? He took Linglong to the bench where no one was sitting and ran to the counter. The shopkeeper was calculating the accounts. He heard that someone sold fish. Their restaurant has always been famous for roast chicken. There are many mountains and few rivers in Tongping County, but few people eat fish.

He followed the runner to the lobby and saw the little man with pink carving and jade carving sitting there in good order. Although his clothes were patched, they were clean and neat. He liked the shopkeeper. He never married again after he lost his wife in his early years and liked children very much.

After a few words with Linglong, he felt that the child was naive, intelligent and particularly painful, so he was willing to see old man Liu's fish.

At this sight, I was overjoyed!

These fish are fat and live. If they are made, they will please the gourmets! Open the fresh words and see how fresh the fish is! The shopkeeper once worked as a cook in the south. He came back to Tongping county when he was homesick. He spent all his savings in the restaurant. Because of his good workmanship and reasonable price, he soon became famous. There were an endless stream of guests and fish. He would, but there were few river goods in Tongping county and there was no place for heroes.

Now I want all the fish!

Old man Liu was overjoyed. He couldn't help thanking the shopkeeper. Linglong also bowed his hands like his father, but he was lovely and loving. The shopkeeper couldn't help rubbing his cerebellar bag melon and said to old man Liu, "brother, I'll get along with the child. Your child is very good. He's organized at a young age. If he can, he should send it to study and become famous in the future."

Old man Liu nodded: "the shopkeeper is right. My family also thinks so. I'll send him to school at the beginning of next spring."

The shopkeeper has seen many people. Old man Liu is simple and kind, but it's easy for people to say what they mean. Linglong crisp said, "Uncle shopkeeper, do you want to catch fish next time my father catches fish?"

"Yes!"

He saw that the child was really greedy and didn't like it. "I want as much as your family catches!"

It's not false. How do fish taste? There's a pool in the backyard of their restaurant. It's usually empty. It's best to use it to raise fish! Moreover, compared with meat, fish is cheaper. I have to say that the old man is a sincere man and doesn't sell very expensive. Even if he sells it in two other restaurants, people will certainly accept it. It's better to raise the price, be a favor and have a good relationship in the future.

Old man Liu listened to the shopkeeper and said that he would add three Wen per kilogram on the basis of the original. He waved his hand again and again: "no, no!"

"Brother, I'm not polite to you. I'm the first one you look for in the three restaurants in Xin'an town. That's fate. And the price is really not high. I've taken advantage of you. If you want to catch more fish in the future, send them all, and I want them all. "

In this way, I set the price. There were more than 100 fish. The shopkeeper gave a total of more than ten liang of silver!

Old man Liu was overjoyed. In this way, his son's bundle repair was available, and he didn't worry about anything else!

In fact, when the shopkeeper buys the fish and sells it, he can sell it for hundreds of Wen. Xin'an town is located in an important road. There are many people who travel from south to north. Most of them don't need the money.

The shopkeeper also sent someone to transport fish with old man Liu. Before leaving, old man Liu bought some fresh seasoning and left some fish at home. It's not delicious without cooking big food. This time he made money and can let his mother-in-law cook it for his son.

Back home, Wang cried with joy when he saw silver!

The people in the village were jealous when they saw that old man Liu's family had made money from fishing. There were countless people who went to cast a net to catch fish, but strange things came. No matter how they caught them, they would catch a few. They were all thin and small. For example, the big fish caught by old man Liu's family was never seen again.

The villagers all caught fish, but old man Liu didn't. He took six children, one carrying a basket, to the river to dig small snails.

The little snail is actually a snail. No one in Daliushu village can eat it. The meat is less fishy and not delicious. But now their family has money and materials, which can be made into spicy and delicious fried snail. This thing can be put into wine. You can taste it at home and sell it to the shopkeeper. I believe the shopkeeper's eyes can see the good of the little snail.

Old man Liu was still muttering that this thing could be eaten, but his son wanted to dig it. As a result, his daughters also wanted to come. They just had one basket for each child, and the villagers fishing nearby laughed at them. They thought that old man Liu's family was stupid. If he didn't catch good fish, what small snails would he dig?

The last little snail dug by the family was almost full in the water tank. Wang was lost in thought. His son wanted to eat it. The problem was that she couldn't do it! How do you eat this?

Linglong always talks but doesn't do anything. It takes a lot of trouble to wash the little snails. In addition to rubbing them clean, he also has to put salt and water to clean them. In this way, the old Liu family worked hard for three or four days to clean up all these little snails and spit out clean water.

Then we have to remove the screw tail and screw cover, which is another big project. The family is so busy that they want to eat for Linglong. Although everyone doesn't understand, is this meat similar to that? What's delicious?

The last time he sold fish, old man Liu went to the shop, regardless of whether he knew it or not. Anyway, he bought some of all the materials. Wang was still worried about how to get this thing. Linglong on the side guided her intentionally or unintentionally. Wang always knew that his son had an idea. Regardless of the six treasures, he must be right to listen to his big and small things at home.

It was because his son was so clever that the couple wanted to send him to school.

According to what Linglong said, she prepared garlic, star anise, Chinese prickly ash, chives and chili seeds, and fried them according to his words. Wang's cooking for so many years is still very experienced. Linglong will know how to do it a little.

The next door neighbor immediately felt that the bowl of rough noodles in his hand was mushy and it didn't smell good.

The smell of fried snails spreads everywhere. It's not easy for everyone in the countryside. What's the good idea to go to people to eat? But Linglong could be a man. He ordered Wang to pack several small bowls and asked his sisters to send them to their neighbors and friendly families, and then the whole family sat down and ate together.

Maybe men have natural preferences for this thing. Liu old man eats one and then goes up to his head. He also takes out his own Baijiu for years, and drops a small cup slowly there.

He dipped some wine with his chopsticks and tried to deceive his son. How could Linglong be fooled? He looked at his father contemptuously, sucked out the snail meat flexibly, and piled the shells next to him into a hill.

He eats the fastest at home! At first, the sisters and mother wanted to peel it for him to eat. Linglong took one and put it in his mouth. With a Tut, the meat came out of the shell in his mouth. Except old man Liu, others couldn't learn it for a long time.

The next day, at the request of Linglong, old man Liu sent it to shopkeeper Fang in the town. Shopkeeper Fang tasted it and was shocked, because no one thought of eating these gadgets. Coupled with the low cost, it was an excellent wine and dish!

So he bought a prescription for frying snails with 30 Liang silver. Old man Liu didn't want it at first, but the shopkeeper insisted on giving it, and ordered future delivery with him. This thing is in the current season, and the food is fresh. Just after the Mid Autumn Festival, there are still snails in the river, but as the weather turns cold, it will only be less and less. Old man Liu has a conscience of 30 Liang silver.

Shopkeeper Fang said with a smile, "if you think you've taken advantage of me, how about letting Liubao recognize me as a godfather? I have no children. I really like that child. "

Old man Liu was startled. For him, shopkeeper Fang is definitely a noble man who can't climb up. But the noble man said he wanted to be his son's godfather. It's really

Shopkeeper Fang has seen Linglong three or four times so far. He likes every time better than the last time. At his age, he doesn't want to get a wife and have children again. He wants to have someone throw a basin for himself when he dies.

Old man Liu thought for a moment and agreed. He thought there was nothing wrong. Shopkeeper Fang was a good man and kind-hearted. He also took his heart and lungs out to their family. What people pay attention to is fate. Why extrapolate?

When he got home and told his mother-in-law about it, Wang was also nervous. He felt that it was not good to climb relatives like this. Linglong thought about it and nodded.

He must be promising in the future. Shopkeeper Fang has a good eye.