Paradise

After separating from Liu Changwang, Zhou Ze and Lin Bao went to the market first, found a vacant place, and sold the pile of straw hats they brought, because the straw hats were novel in appearance, and the straw hats they were wearing were also on display. , It was sold out very quickly, more than [-] copper coins were sold, but Zhou Ze didn't take it, so Lin Bao kept it all.

Putting the copper plate into his small purse, Lin Bao was overjoyed. This was the first time he had earned money. The joy he felt was beyond words. He had a smiling face and even walked briskly. a lot.

Seeing Lin Bao happy, Zhou Ze was also happy. He patted his head and said, "Let's go, let's go for a walk too."

Lin Bao nodded cheerfully, walked like flying, got into the crowd, looked east and west, he was surprised to see everything, Zhou Ze was similar, it was his first time to visit an ancient market, and for the people here Everything was very novel, I saw all kinds of shops on both sides of the street, all kinds of stalls on the ground, selling everything, most of them were farmers who brought their own vegetables and fruits to sell, all kinds of shouting The cries of selling were endless, but it was very lively.

"Brother Zhou, there are needlework sellers over there, let's go and buy some." Lin Bao still remembered what his brother wanted to buy.

Zhou Ze nodded, took Lin Bao to buy needles and threads, and went to the seasoning store to buy a lot of seasonings, except coarse salt, a can of soy sauce and vinegar, and even bought some expensive rapeseed oil.Thinking that there was not much refined grain at home, Zhou Ze bought another ten catties of white flour at the grain and oil store, but he didn't buy any vegetables at home.

After a visit to the market, Zhou Ze and the two of them had things in their hands, most of which were food, and Lin Bao also had a beautiful windmill toy in his hand. After getting a toy, Zhou Ze thought that he hadn't bought anything for Lin Yu yet. After much deliberation, he didn't know what to give.Then he asked Lin Baodao, "Xiaobao, is there anything your brother likes?"

Lin Bao blinked, thought for a while and said, "Let's buy some chickens and go home. My brother will definitely like them."

"There is still a pheasant at home, let's buy something else."

"The chicken is dead and can only eat meat. What I want to buy is a chicken that can lay eggs. My brother likes to eat eggs. There used to be two hens at home. They are well fed and lay eggs every day. Because I was sick, I sold them all." Lin Bao's face collapsed, "It's my brother who is dragging me down, otherwise he can live a better life."

"What silly things are you talking about? You are your brother's younger brother. Of course he loves you. When you grow up, remember to love him." Zhou Ze patted Lin Bao's head twice.

"Well, I will." Lin Bao nodded heavily.

"Let's go, let's go see where there is a chicken seller." Zhou Ze said.

Zhou Ze took Lin Bao to the livestock market. Generally speaking, those who sell live animals are there. When they got there, they saw that there were a few chicken sellers there. Zhou Ze chose three hens that laid eggs in their prime. And a rooster, this chicken is not cheap, a hen that lays eggs costs [-] Wen, and a rooster is cheaper, selling for [-] Wen. Seeing that Zhou Ze bought a lot, the seller even gave them a chicken made of bamboo. Cage, otherwise it would be hard to take away so many chickens.

Zhou Ze was holding a chicken coop in one hand, and a noodle bag in the other. Even Lin Bao carried a lot of things in his hands. With so many things in their hands, they didn't want to go shopping in the market anymore, and went to the car dealership to meet Liu Changwang .

Liu Changwang had already finished shopping and was waiting for them at the car dealership.

"Tsk, why did you buy so many things? It cost a lot of money." Liu Changwang reached out to pick up Lin Bao's things and put them on the bullock cart, shaking his head in his heart, thinking that this young man just doesn't know how to live. , Just got the money and dare to spend it like this.

"I'm short of everything at home, so I bought a little more after buying it," Zhou Ze said.

"Oh, yes, but money still needs to be calculated, and there will be more places to spend money in the future." Liu Changwang said.

"What Uncle Liu said is that it won't happen next time." Zhou Ze nodded, accepting the kindness.

Seeing that it was getting late, the few people didn't delay, got on the bullock cart, and walked unsteadily to Luoxia Village.

Without a word all the way, we soon arrived at the village.There was a young man standing at the entrance of the village, waiting anxiously in circles. Seeing Liu Changwang's ox cart appear, he galloped all the way, ran over, and said hastily, "Oh, my uncle, you are back, I will wait for you." You have been waiting so hard, come with me, my father is looking for you, let me wait for you here."

"What's the matter, Qiangzi, what happened?"

"People from the village went up the mountain this morning and were caught by wolves and almost killed." Liu Qiang said, wiping the sweat from his head.

"Caught by wolves? Did they enter that mountain?" Liu Changwang's face darkened, "That mountain was entered so casually, how many times have I told them, but they just don't listen."

"If you don't go inside, you're just outside. Who knows you'll meet wolves."

"Okay, I got it, I'll drive the car home and go there, you go home and tell your father first." Liu Changwang said.

"Okay, uncle, I'll go back first, hurry up." Liu Qiang went home.

Liu Changwang sent Zhou Ze and the others home first, drove the car home, drank a bowl of water, and went out again.

As soon as Zhou Ze and the others entered the yard, they smelled a strong smell of meat, and couldn't help but feel hungry, still very hungry.

"Brother Zhou, you guys are back, Xiaobao, why did you buy so many things?" Lin Yu walked out, took the things from Lin Bao's hand,

"Brother, have you stewed chicken? It smells so good. I'm hungry." Lin Bao said happily, "You don't know, Brother Zhou sold roe deer and foxes and got more than two taels of silver today. Our editor I’ve sold all my straw hats, so I can make money too, hehe”

"Little Treasure is the best, go wash up, the meal is ready." Lin Yu said.

Zhou Ze and Lin Bao went to wash their hands. Lin Yu put on the table and put the stewed chicken into a large porcelain basin. The chicken was stewed with mushrooms and beans. It was a big basin. The staple food was pancakes.

Zhou Ze gave Lin Yu and Lin Bao a big chicken leg, "Eat more meat, both of you, so that you can grow stronger."

Looking at the chicken legs in the bowl, Lin Yu felt warm in his heart. After hesitating for a moment, he picked up a chopstick of chicken breast for Zhou Ze, blushing slightly, and said, "Brother Zhou, eat more too."

Zhou Ze smiled and ate the meat into his mouth, feeling very happy.

"Brother, give me a piece of meat too." Lin Bao pouted.

"I can't do without you." Lin Yu conveniently picked another chopsticks of meat for Lin Bao, and the whole family enjoyed the meal. It had been a long time since they had eaten meat. Both Lin Yu and Lin Bao couldn't help eating too much, and Zhou Ze didn't either Exception, all ate a belly circle.

After eating and cleaning up the dishes, Zhou Ze put away the things he bought in the market, washed the sweet apricots and let Lin Yu and his brothers eat them, and put the bought chickens into the chicken coop of the Lin family .

The bumps and tossing along the way made the chickens frightened and listless. Lin Yu fed them some water and threw some food into it. Lin Yu looked at the chickens in the coop and was very happy. Farmers like it the most. The most important thing is to raise some chickens. The chickens can lay eggs, and they can be eaten by themselves, and they can be exchanged for things.

"Brother, we will have chickens again in the future."

"Ah."

The two brothers looked at each other and smiled.

In the afternoon, Liu Changwang came over and said to Zhou Ze, "Boy Zhou, you know what happened in the village. The wolves in the mountains came out and bit people. This is a big deal in the village. People in the village often go to the mountains to collect firewood and so on. Yes, now there are wolves there, people are scared, my second uncle asked me to call a few people to go around the mountains, you are very skilled, how about counting you as one?"

Zhou Ze nodded. This is just a good opportunity for him to integrate into the village. Naturally, he would not refuse, "When will we go up the mountain, do you know how many wolves there are?"

"Some say two ends, and some say several ends. There are many people we go this time, and we are not afraid of them. It is best to kill them. If not, scare them away and drive them back to the mountains." Liu Changwang said, " Make some preparations, we will go up the mountain tomorrow morning." Having said that, Liu Changwang didn't stay long, and went to contact other people in the village.

"Brother Zhou, are you going to fight wolves in the mountains tomorrow? Be careful, the wolves in the mountains are very powerful." Lin Yu worried.

"That's right, Brother Zhou, some people in the village were bitten to death by wolves two years ago, why don't you go, what if you get bitten?" Lin Bao frowned.

"Don't worry, I'm fine. Don't worry. I'm not going alone. There are so many people going together. Nothing will happen. I'll be careful myself." Zhou Ze comforted.

"Anyway, it's always right to be careful." Lin Yu said.

"Well, I'll go and chop some bamboo and come back to make some more bamboo arrows." Zhou Ze said, because the imperial court's control over the iron, people are not allowed to hide weapons privately, and the people use homemade bamboo arrows for hunting. Arrows are easy to break. Zhou Ze broke two arrows when he went up the mountain yesterday. He originally wanted to make a few more bamboo arrows, but he didn't expect to go into the mountain again so soon.

"Brother Zhou, I know where the bamboo is good, I'll take you there." Lin Bao said.

"Okay, let's go now." Zhou Zedao took a hatchet and followed Lin Bao to the bamboo forest to chop bamboo. When they came, there were also several people chopping bamboo, and it seemed that their purpose was the same.

Zhou Ze cut two bamboos and carried them back home. He was busy until dark, and finally made more than a dozen bamboo arrows. The arrowheads of these bamboo arrows have been repeatedly ground and are very sharp. The situation is enough.

Lin Yu gave Zhou Ze the remaining wound medicine to prepare for emergencies.