Farmer's ancient daily life

It's finally approaching the New Year's Eve, the streets have been decorated with lights and festoons for many days, and now it's even more lively.

A group of children ran from the east to the west, and ran back happily. Fang Mingfeng was wearing thick clothes, carrying things and preparing to go home.

Fang Mingfeng suddenly remembered Zhang Erlang who had been gone for a long time, since he said he was going to do business in other prefectures and counties, there was no news about him until now.It has been several months since autumn began.

At that time, not long after Zhang Erlang left, their family moved to Zhenji, and now it was already over, so Lao Jiu hadn't come back yet, Fang Mingfeng couldn't help worrying about whether something happened to him and got stuck on his heels.

After all, Zhang Erlang said that he would come back before the New Year's Eve, and now it's almost time, but he still has no news.

Just when Fang Mingfeng was very worried about him, he suddenly heard a familiar voice calling him.

Like... Zhang Erlang?

Fang Mingfeng turned his head and happened to see the dusty Zhang Erlang, and hurriedly went up to him: "I was just wondering why this voice is so familiar, so it's you!"

Zhang Erlang smiled and said: "No, it's a coincidence, isn't it? I just came back and saw you before I entered the house. What's the matter now? Let's talk while walking. This journey will exhaust me soon. Already!"

Seeing that his clothes have been stained with dust, his whole body is dusty, and his beard is also unshaven.Fortunately, he is still in good spirits and still has the energy to chat with him.

Fang Mingfeng felt relieved, nodded and said: "I have nothing to do, let's go to your house and talk, just in time for you to rest too."

Zhang Erlang nodded in response, he was hurrying along the way, just wanting to get home before the New Year's Eve, but now the time is not in a hurry, just because he is a little tired from the journey, he just needs to rest.

He earned a lot of money on this trip, and this time he not only had to return the little donkey, but also distributed the money to others.

After the money is divided, he can rest in peace.God knows how nervous he was with so much money in his pocket along the way.At any rate, I didn't meet any robbers. Although there were twists and turns along the way, it was considered safe and smooth.

The two met by coincidence, and they walked towards Zhang's house together.Calculating the time, it is estimated that Aduqin is also at his house at this moment.

Fang Mingfeng helped Zhang Erlang drive back, chatting while walking: "Is the journey going smoothly? Have you encountered any unexpected things?"

Zhang Erlang replied: "It's going well, but I stayed in Qingya County for too long and was targeted by the merchants over there for a while, but I came back soon after I found out, and the remaining batch of goods were Sold on the road."

"Speaking of which, it's thanks to you telling me before I set off, otherwise my stupid head, I might be caught blind, and I might be tricked if I don't know anything."

Thinking of the past when he was so stupid, Zhang Erlang couldn't help laughing and said: "When I come back this time, let alone the New Year, I won't even be afraid of having no income for the whole year next year." I thought about it and didn't give up. Now it seems that it is a lucky thing.

If he had just given up at the beginning, it is estimated that he is still worrying about the Chinese New Year.

"It's pretty good. You earn a lot of money, right? Will you go next year?" Fang Mingfeng asked casually.

"A lot, a lot, I'll share it with you when I go back later, and it's a lot of money!" Zhang Erlang said, "Of course I'll go next year, but I have to go earlier, so I won't be able to make it back if the road is a little slower." New Year's Eve."

Zhang Erlang has not come back for a long time, and he misses this familiar street very much.I don't know what happened to Fulang at home, but there is a shortage of money.When he left home at that time, he took a lot of money with him. Even if he saved money, he probably didn't have much left.

Touching the bank note in his bosom, Zhang Erlang looked at Fang Mingfeng and asked, "Hey, by the way, what will you do with the land at home when you move to the town market? Are you afraid that the things you plant will be stolen?"

In the past few years, Fang Mingfeng earned a lot of money selling melons and fruits in the town market. The neighbors and neighbors all know about it, so they are not afraid of being picked up and upright, but they are afraid that they will provoke those jealous people at some point and secretly make bad plans.

"There is no need to go back and take care of the land in the village. In winter, there is nothing in the field, and there is no fear of being stolen. Why can't those thieves come to steal the soil? Steal a bunch of useless tree forks?" Fang Mingfeng said.

"After you go, why don't you know how to write a letter back? My husband goes to your house to talk to your husband every day, and he tells me about it when he comes back..."

"Ah? I can't write!" Zhang Erlang turned pale with shock.

"..." Fang Mingfeng: "That's okay."

Nowadays, there are few people who can read and even fewer people who can write. Most people recognize a word and remember it as a pattern.Scholars are even more rare. Every village has a scholar who needs to beat drums and gongs.

In this way, it is quite normal for no one to write for you on the street.In particular, some scholars would rather die than succumb to their "scholar's pride".

The small courtyard of the Zhang family arrived soon, and the two stopped talking, and led the little donkey into the house.

Mrs. Zhang's husband hurriedly looked out when he heard the movement, and happened to see someone coming. Surprised and happy, he got up and went to greet him.

The two met again after a farewell, and Fang Mingfeng and A Duqin didn't want to stay longer, so they just said, "Second brother Zhang, since you just came back today, and it just so happens that you have some things to do at home today, so I won't bother you too much. I'll look for you again."

"Success, success!" Zhang Erlang agreed without hesitation.

It was really inconvenient today, Fang Mingfeng took A Duqin and hurriedly left the Zhang family, and walked slowly on the road with the newly bought candies and pastries.The distance is not far, and walking such a distance is considered a walk.

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On the second day, before Fang Mingfeng had time to look for Zhang Erlang, he took the initiative to come to the door first.

Uncle happened to be sitting at the entrance of the alley chatting with an old acquaintance, and when he saw him coming, he took him home with him.

Since it was a matter of discussing the distribution of money, it was inconvenient to talk about it in the courtyard, so Fang Mingfeng went to the main room with him and closed the door to talk about it.

The neighbors in the neighborhood are close, and the yard is not small, but the houses are close together, so it is better to pay more attention to the matter of money.

Zhang Erlang was the first to speak: "I made a lot of money this time. I counted it carefully again yesterday, and clearly divided what we both deserve."

As he said that, he took out a small piece of red cloth to wrap things, opened them layer by layer, and revealed a few silver bills inside, and said: "These are yours, thank you for the idea you gave me and lent them to me." other things, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to earn so much money myself.”

"Why are there so many?" Fang Mingfeng's eyes were sharp, and he saw the 100 tael silver note on the top at once. The two of them returned so much money after they divided it, which shows how difficult Zhang Erlang's trip was.

"That's a little too much, no, no, it's not a big deal if I gave you an idea at the beginning, how can I collect so much money? Just give me the money for selling the preserved fruit, don't It's really unnecessary."

"That won't work," Zhang Erlang said, "To be honest, if it wasn't for your idea, this trip to the business would have been a loss instead of a profit. Fortunately, you reminded me of some small things before, otherwise I would have been fooled by others. Wouldn't that mean death."

"Besides, I've calculated all the money, and my share is quite a lot. Don't worry, I didn't give you a little more money. I borrowed so many things from you, so I should give you some rent!"

Now that we've talked about it, if Fang Mingfeng refuses again, it will be a bit of a blow to the kindness of others.I had to say: "Okay, you have said so, then I will accept it. If you still have any doubts in the future, just ask me directly. Let's discuss it."

"It's done!"

The New Year's Eve is coming soon, and everyone on the street is beaming.This is one of the few days of the year when you can have fun.The children were so happy that they were running up and down the street at dawn.

This day is a day to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new. Even the stingiest steamed stuffed bun shop owner will be generous once again, rewarding the little beggars with hot steamed stuffed buns just out of the oven.

The gray little beggar looked in surprise at the fat boss who usually had no good looks towards them, holding the bun in his hand and saying some auspicious words, the fat boss was delighted to coax him, and gave him another big bun.

The little beggar was still pleasantly surprised by his good luck today.Being able to eat two big steaming steamed buns was already the best thing he could imagine.

Fang Mingfeng couldn't bear to see A Duqin, so he bought a bowl of hot soup with two copper coins, handed it to the little beggar, and said with a smile: "Today is the New Year's Eve, I hope you can find a good job to support yourself next year."

The little beggar stared at a pair of black and white eyes, pretending to be old-fashioned and said: "Thank you, my lord!" But no matter how old-fashioned he was, he couldn't hide the joy in his eyes. The little beggar thought for a while and said, "Happy New Year's Day, my lord! Kazuo for a long time!"

A Duqin couldn't help laughing, and said, "Aren't you hungry? Hurry up and eat while it's hot."

The little beggar just woke up like a dream, and ate happily with the hot soup and hot buns he just got.

While eating, he raised his eyes and quietly looked at the two leaving figures, a hot tear fell into the delicious buns.

This New Year's Eve was the best he had ever had in his memory.

The streets are bustling with activity, and the pedestrians who come and go have smiles on their faces, and they will say hello when they see someone they know.

We went home together along the path, and my uncle was also busy, insisting on making a table of delicious food.

This year is a good year, and the common people are willing to buy more meat, so the whole family will be happy on the last day of the year.

Looking at this lively scene, Fang Mingfeng thought to himself, he was a fool at the beginning of his life, but fortunately he is living a comfortable life now, without worrying about food and drink, having elders, friends, husband, and his unborn child.

When he was lying on the hospital bed waiting to die all day in his previous life, he never thought that he would have this day.

In this way, he has been very content.

What will happen in the future is not important, what is important is all the good things that exist in front of you now.

A few years have passed. From the beginning, he knew nothing about this world. Now he has lived a happy and comfortable life. Not only is the stability brought by money, but more importantly, his family and friends are by his side.

The future is bright and spring is coming.

Warm in spring, lovely in winter

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