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Chapter 377 The terrifying mountain crossing

noon.

 Baoshan Village.

After eating the sweet potato syrup, Bu Xiaoshi sat in front of his house, smoking a hookah with his hookah.

In this era, due to the influence of the environment, all men, women and children in the village smoke, and non-smokers are very rare.

After smoking a few pipes of cigarettes, Bu Xiaoshi put the pipe away. A friend who often played with him ran over from a distance and shouted while panting: "Brother Xiao Shi, come over and take a look. Deaf San has caught something good." ”

Bu Xiaoshi stood up and asked, "Did you catch anything good?"

The friend said with excitement: "I caught a mountain crossing (king cobra). It's so big and long. It weighs at least ten kilograms."

When Bu Xiaoshi heard this, his eyes lit up, this was indeed a good thing, and he immediately walked quickly with his friends towards Ah Deaf's house.

By the time they reached Ah De San's house, there were already many people surrounding his house on the three outer and inner floors.

 After all, this is a mountain pass, and it is the most powerful venomous snake here, bar none.

There are not many types of snakes in Bobai, there are only kraits, bungar snakes, cobras (this is different from king cobras), green bamboo snakes, yellow tip snakes, black snakes, harp snakes, water snakes, There are more than ten kinds of snakes, such as the bald snake, the grass snake, the peak snake, the wide snake, and the three-line snake.

Among these ten kinds of snakes, the most venomous is undoubtedly the bungara snake. It is also the most venomous snake in my country. However, the threat posed by the bungara snake to humans is not at the same level as that on the mountain.

 The main reason is that bungara snakes are venomous, but their temperament is quite docile, and can even be described as timid and shy. When they encounter humans, they usually avoid them and will not intentionally bite humans.

They will fight back only when they feel threatened.

It's different when you cross the mountain. This snake is really not easy to mess with. It is known as the most ferocious venomous snake in the country. It is famous for its huge size, violent personality and agile speed. At the same time, its IQ is also among the snakes. Highest.

In addition, the climbing speed and chasing ability over mountain peaks are also amazing.

 Why the King Cobra is called "crossing the mountain" in many places in Guangdong and Guangxi? The main expression is its amazing speed and ability to chase people.

If someone accidentally provokes the bad-tempered mountain peak, it will chase you across the entire mountain without giving up. During the pursuit, the mountain peak will make bursts of roars like the wind, which is really scary.

According to reports from people in the village who were chased over the mountain peaks, the snakes that crossed the mountain peaks raised their heads high, with only their tails touching the ground, and then jumped towards people more than one meter high. The terrifying sight was really shocking to everyone who saw it. Legs are weak.

Of course, these are just one-sided words from the villagers. Whether they are true or not remains to be verified.

 After all, few people in the world have had such an experience.

Usually, if you catch such a ferocious snake, even a small one, it will attract everyone to watch, let alone catch a big snake weighing ten kilograms. The villagers who heard the news must come over to open their eyes. .

Ah Desan is a famous snake catcher in Baoshan Village. At this time, he stuffed the snake that crossed the mountain into a homemade snake cage for the villagers to watch.

The villagers were observing the thick mountain crossing in the snake cage while discussing the venomous snake that changed their expressions upon hearing it.

“It’s such a big one crossing the mountain. I haven’t seen such a big snake for many years.”

“Ah Deaf San, you are really not afraid of death. You dare to catch such a big one crossing the mountain. If I had encountered it, I would have been so scared that I would have run away as fast as I could.”

"If you really encounter a mountain peak, let alone if it is far away. If it is close, you must not turn around and run away. This may cause it to rush towards you crazily. The best way is not to Move or retreat slowly to avoid being attacked by it.”

“If I touch it, my legs will definitely be weak and I won’t be able to run. I just hope my ancestors will protect me and prevent it from attacking me.”

“However, if you can catch such a big one and cross the mountain, you will make a lot of money, Deafsan.”

“Yeah, it shouldn’t be a problem to sell it for more than a hundred yuan.”

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Since the liberation of our country, the foreign trade department has often purchased frogs, turtles, turtles, snakes and other animals as export commodities to earn foreign exchange.

Among them, the number of live snakes purchased in Bobai County reached 23,577 in 1965. Since then, the annual number of purchased snakes has basically remained at more than 10,000 to 20,000. It was not until the five years from 1978 to 1982 that the number dropped to a few Thousands of strips.

 However, after 1983, the number reached more than 20,000, and even a record-breaking 31,500 were acquired in 1985.

 Furthermore, the purchase price of snakes is not low. It is quite profitable to catch snakes and sell them in this era.

Of course, not everyone can earn this kind of money. If you want to kill a snake, as long as you have a tool in hand, many people will dare to kill it, even if they encounter a venomous snake.

 But dead snakes cannot be sold at a high price, so they can only catch live snakes and sell them.

 However, beating a snake to death and catching a snake alive are two different concepts.

This thing is inherently scary. Many people feel weak when they see a snake, let alone catch it.

In addition to foreign trade departments purchasing snakes for export and earning foreign exchange, other businesses also purchase snakes and then sell them to Guangdong.

 Because Guangdong is the most dangerous province for eating snakes, no one.

 Cantonese people have been eating snakes for more than a thousand years.

In Guangdong, snake delicacies are as famous as shark fins, bird's nests and other high-end ingredients. Li Shizhen's classic book "Compendium of Materia Medica" also records: "Southerners are addicted to snakes...the meat is extremely delicious."

Snake is one of the most common food ingredients in Guangdong. People in Lingnan openly use snake meat to make dishes, make wine, and use snake gall to make medicine.

Every autumn and winter, during the tonic season, some restaurants in Lingnan always offer a few signature snake dishes to satisfy diners. Snake meat is plump and tender, with the sweet aroma of livestock, the smoothness of aquatic products, and the elasticity of game. In addition, the effect of snakes on nourishing yin and replenishing qi is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and it has always been considered as a good food and tonic to prevent dryness.

The peak period for snake-eating in Guangdong was in the 1990s. It is said that in Guangzhou at that time, more than 20 tons of snakes were eaten every day.

 Eat snakes. There are no venomous snakes on this street that cannot be eaten.

 It is now the late 1980s, and the trend of eating snakes has begun to spread, so there are many businessmen buying snakes.

And King Cobra, a relatively ferocious venomous snake, is naturally more expensive than other snakes. Cantonese people also have a special liking for eating King Cobra.

After the winter solstice, Abiao in Guangdong makes a point of making "a pair of snakes" to make soup.

 A highly venomous king cobra, a less venomous cobra, and a non-venomous grass snake form a pair. The three snakes correspond to the heart, lungs, spleen and stomach and kidneys in the human body respectively. After drinking snake soup, my blood vessels became smooth and my hands and feet stayed warm all winter.

Now that Ah Desan has caught such a big king cobra, it is easy to sell it for more than 100 yuan.

Hearing the discussion of the villagers, Ah Deaf San also laughed happily. He has done nothing in recent years, specializing in catching snakes and selling them. His income ranks among the top three in the village, but a harvest as big as this time is also Rarely seen.

Bu Xiaoshi came over and saw the mountain crossing in the snake cage, and immediately said: "Third brother, how much does this crossing the mountain cost? I want it!"

Hearing this, Deafsan replied with a smile on his face: "Xiao Shi, if you want it, I can take it for a hundred and thirty thousand."

Bu Xiaoshi took out a small stack of money directly from his pocket. There were three or four hundred-yuan bills, and there were also bills of various denominations. The total amount exceeded 500 yuan. The other villagers couldn't help but secretly sigh. He was worthy of being the richest man in the village. Home means pride.

Bu Xiaoshi took out one hundred and thirty and handed it to Ah Deansan, saying: "I will take this snake cage first and return it to you later."

A Deaf San received the money and said happily: "Okay, take it and use it as you like."

So Bu Xiaoshi picked up the snake cage and left the place under the watch of the villagers.

“I bought one hundred and thirty snakes to eat. Xiaoshi is really willing to give them up!”

"If I had the income of the Xiaoshi family, I would be willing to eat like this."

"Yes, the Erzhu family has really prospered in the past few years. They can earn 108,000 yuan every year growing sugar cane. The most powerful one is that kid from Zhongshi. I heard that he runs a transportation company with nearly a hundred large trucks. Trucks can make hundreds of thousands a year!”

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 Seeing Bu Xiaoshi leave, the villagers all talked about his family, and they were all envious.

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After leaving Ah De San’s house, his friend asked excitedly: “Brother Xiao Shi, did you buy this snake to eat?”

Bu Xiaoshi said with a smile: "A Bing, don't even think about taking this one over the mountain. I plan to give it to my uncle. If you want to eat snakes, I will buy some from Deaf San later. He can often catch them." Snakes, we are not afraid of not having any snakes to eat.”

When Ah Bing heard this, he quickly said: "Brother Xiaoshi, it's important that you give it to your uncle. It doesn't matter whether we eat it or not."

Bu Xiaoshi nodded and said: "My uncle just has a bite to eat. It's quite rare to cross a mountain of this size here. I think my uncle will like it."

"Brother Xiaoshi, after you send the snake to your uncle, remember to remind your uncle to be careful when catching it. After all, you are crossing a mountain and it is poisonous!"

“Don’t worry, my uncle eats more salt than we eat rice. He must know how to handle it safely.”

… afternoon.

At about one o'clock, Deng Shirong lay on the deck chair under the longan tree, planning to take a nap.

Just as he was about to fall asleep, his nephew Xiaoshi's voice came: "Uncle, look what good things I got for you."

Deng Shirong opened his eyes and saw his nephew park the bicycle, untie the rope of the cage from the back seat of the car, and then carry the cage over. From a distance, he could see that there must be a snake in the cage.

When the nephew came closer and saw the snake in the snake cage, Deng Shirong's eyes lit up: "Such a big one can pass the mountain peak!"

 Bu Xiaoshi chuckled and said, "Uncle, is this a good thing?"

Deng Shirong took the cage and said, "It is indeed a good thing. Where did it come from?"

Bu Xiaoshi said: "A Deaf San, the Parsel of our village, caught it. He has been catching snakes for many years, and this is the first time he has caught such a big one crossing the mountain. When I saw it, I immediately bought it and gave it to my uncle." coming."

Deng Shirong put down the snake cage and said with a smile: "We have snake soup to drink tonight. Why don't you ask your dad to come with us?"

Bu Xiaoshi chuckled and said: "My dad would like to come and have a bowl of snake soup, but as you know, uncle, my mother is most afraid of snakes. If my dad drinks snake soup, she will definitely dislike him, so my dad can only I’m jealous, he wouldn’t dare drink the snake soup.”

Deng Shirong laughed and said, "Yes, your mother is most afraid of snakes. I guess if you take this snake back, she will start to deal with you."

Bu Xiaoshi smiled and said: "Uncle, you really guessed it right. When I took this snake home, my mother almost chased me away with a broom. Fortunately, I said I bought it for you, so she stopped. Otherwise, I would be like this It’s inevitable that my **** will be slapped a few times.”

Deng Shirong asked: "What about Xiaofang, doesn't she dare to drink snake soup?"

Bu Xiaoshi said: "She is not at home. I don't know where she went to play. My mother dislikes her so much that I can only rush to my uncle's place quickly."

Deng Shirong nodded and stopped talking about this matter. The soup stewed from the mountain is indeed rare, but it is not a rare thing. You can still buy it in the market, but it is rare to encounter such a big one. That’s all.

Seeing his little nephew starting to burn cigarettes with a chimney, Deng Shirong said: "Xiao Shi, you and your cousin Yunheng are the same year. Your cousin Yunheng has already found a partner and will get married next year. It's time for you to find someone to marry."

Bu Xiaoshi held the hookah and smiled and said: "Uncle, you can help me find it. I don't believe in the judgment of other matchmakers."

Deng Shirong asked: "What kind of partner do you want to find?"

Bu Xiaoshi stuffed the tobacco into the mouth of the chimney and said with bright eyes: "Uncle, I want to find someone as beautiful as Gong Xue."

Deng Shirong naturally knew Gong Xue, a big star who was known as the most beautiful woman in the 1980s. After listening to his nephew's words, he said with a speechless face: "Xiao Shi, you are drunk before you drink, right? You are so high. Do you dare to raise my request?"

Bu Xiaoshi chuckled and said, "Uncle, I'm not joking, but I really like beautiful girls like Gong Xue."

Deng Shirong said angrily: "It's not just you who likes it. There are several men in China who don't like this kind of beautiful girl. If you really want to get married, I can help you find a more suitable girl, but if you want to find this kind of A girl who is more beautiful than a flower, then you should give up. Your uncle is not that capable. "

Bu Xiaoshi lit his tobacco, took a few puffs of cigarette, and then said with a smile: "Uncle, I'm just talking about that. I still know how many pounds I have. Anyway, uncle, it's up to you. If you think it’s appropriate, arrange for us to meet.”

Deng Shirong breathed a sigh of relief and said, "As long as you have an idea, I will help you look for them later and match you with the right ones."

 …

In the afternoon, Deng Shirong killed this mountain crossing, took out about a third of it, and killed a chicken to stew dragon and phoenix soup.

Although there are many ways to make snakes, Deng Shirong is only good at stewing dragon and phoenix soup. He has no other methods, so don't waste such a good snake.

In addition to the nephew Bu Xiaoshi, those who drank the dragon and phoenix soup together were also the niece Bu Dafang, the nephew's son-in-law Jiang Dehu, and their two sons.

Bu Dafang’s two sons are Jiang Wenhua, 12 years old, and Jiang Wenshang, 10 years old. They are both studying at Naye Primary School.

 The ingredients used to make soup tend to be larger and last longer, and the taste is better.

Taking the most common chickens and ducks as an example, if they are chickens that have only been raised for three to five months, it is impossible to say how delicious the stewed soup is.

 However, if the old hens and old ducks that have been raised in the countryside for several years are used to stew soup, the taste will be really amazing and it will be very nourishing.

In later generations, people who are good at eating will want to buy the chickens and ducks that rural people have raised for several years. However, this kind of chickens and ducks are difficult to buy in later generations. Even if there are such chickens and ducks, people are reluctant to sell them. Keep it for yourself to eat!

 Because it’s uneconomical to sell it. The cost of raising it will be high even after several years. How much do you need to sell it to get back the cost?

The same is true for snakes. The stew of a small snake is completely different from the stew of a large snake weighing more than ten kilograms.

What's more, in order to match the snake, the chicken Deng Shirong killed was not an old hen that he had raised for several years, but it had been raised for more than a year and a half, and the taste was really delicious.

 In short, everyone was quite satisfied with the dragon and phoenix soup tonight.

 …

 Guilin.

 A certain family named Yan is having dinner.

As he ate, Yan’s father couldn’t help but sigh.

Yan Shuwen couldn't help but ask: "Dad, why are you sighing?"

Father Yan looked at this outstanding daughter and said gloomily: "I shouldn't have asked you to replace me as a railway policeman in the first place. I just wanted you to have a good job and marry into a good family in the future.

But I never imagined that after you became a railway policeman, you would deal with those extremely vicious criminals every day (not a typo, but if you type this word "trafficker", you will not pass the trial). Not to mention the dangerous situation, you are now 24 years old. You haven’t found a partner yet, so what are you doing? "

Hearing this, Yan Shuwen said indignantly: "Dad, those criminals are so abominable. I don't know how many families have been separated and how many tragedies have been caused. I can't control other places, but since I became the These railway policemen are criminals who appear on the train. Naturally, I cannot let them go and must bring them to justice.”

Yan's father said: "Dad is very pleased that you have such a righteous heart, but as parents, your mother and I both hope that you can be safe and not deal with those dangerous elements all day long. Now that the country is reforming and opening up, many people If you quit your job and go into business, you should quit your job too. No matter what kind of business you do, it will be better than what you are doing now.”

Yan's mother agreed and said, "Xiao Wen, can you listen to your parents on this?"

Yan Shuwen frowned and said: "Dad, Mom, I love this job. I personally arrest those who commit heinous crimes and bring them to justice. This sense of accomplishment is unmatched by any job. I understand your worries, but I will be careful. of."

Father Yan said in a deep voice: "As the saying goes, people make mistakes and horses have slippery hoofs. No matter how many times you succeed, as long as you make one mistake, have you ever thought about the consequences? Those criminals will never let you go. They may kill you, or they may sell you to a remote mountainous area where you will not be able to escape for the rest of your life.”

Yan's mother said worriedly: "Xiao Wen, I heard from your dad that some time ago, one of your colleagues was killed because his identity was discovered by a criminal. Mom raised you like this and never asked you for anything. This time I will Mom, please, let’s quit our job, okay?”

Yan Shuwen was silent after hearing this. She really liked this job. She dealt with those inhumane criminals every day. Not only was she not afraid, but she was very motivated. When she thought of being able to send these heinous criminals to prison with her own hands, she felt You will not be afraid of any difficulties and dangers.

However, the mother has already used the word "beg" in her words. As a daughter, it is really difficult for her to say the word "no".

Seeing that his daughter fell silent, Yan's father said: "Xiao Wen, we can't catch all the criminals. You have caught enough in the past few years. You are worthy of the country and the people. Next, you should think more about yourself and live a good life." day, okay?”

Yan Shuwen looked at her father's concerned eyes and her mother's worried eyes, and couldn't help but sigh and said, "Dad, Mom, let me think about it."

Yan's mother said: "What else is there to think about? Ever since I learned that you deal with those people every day, I, a mother, have never had a good night's sleep. I often wake up in the middle of the night. The sooner you resign, the sooner my mother can sleep." Sleep peacefully.”

Yan Shuwen took a deep breath and compromised: "Okay, I will resign later."

Yan's mother couldn't help but said with joy: "Really? Xiaowen, you didn't lie to mom, did you? Are you really willing to resign?"

A smile also appeared on Yan's father's face. As a father, he really didn't want his daughter to risk her life for a long time. Every time her daughter went on a mission, they were afraid. They were afraid that her daughter would never come back, and they wouldn't be able to handle it. Take that hit.

After Yan Shuwen made her decision, she felt relieved when she saw the smiles on her parents' faces. She nodded and said, "Really, I will ask my boss to resign tomorrow."

Yan's mother said with excitement: "That's great, it's really great!"

Yan's father said: "Xiao Wen, if you are so good, your boss will definitely try his best to retain you. Tomorrow, dad will accompany you to resign, so as not to lose face."

Yan Shuwen hummed, and then asked: "Dad, Mom, what can I do after I resign?"

Yan's mother said with a bright face: "Don't worry about this, I have already thought about it for you. Your aunt's cousin has opened a clothing store in Nanning. I heard that the business is quite good. Then you can go and help. Let your cousin take you with her when she buys the goods. Then she can open a clothing store here in Guilin. I won’t be afraid of not making any money.”

Yan Shuwen hesitated and said, "Mom, I don't know anything about clothing. Can I open a clothing store?"

Yan's mother said: "If there's anything you can't do, just study with your cousin for a while and you will naturally know what to do."

Yan's father couldn't help but interjected after hearing this: "Although we are all relatives, this clothing store is her cousin's hard work. It is no problem for Xiaowen to help sell the goods, but I'm afraid if she wants her cousin to teach Xiaowen step by step how to open a clothing store. It’s a bit difficult for others.”

Yan Shuwen also echoed: "Yes, Mom, otherwise I'd better not bother Cousin Qin."

Yan's mother thought for a while and said, "Your worries are indeed justified. So, let's go to your cousin's place to help her first, and then go out more often. I believe that with your intelligence, you will be able to find a job that suits you." business.”

Yan Shuwen nodded and said, "Okay then!"

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