Crossing the famine, I am a poor fish, and my descendants have to work hard

After walking for a while with the baskets on their backs, they saw a huge pear tree.

This pear tree is so big that it seems difficult for one person to hug it.

It feels like it has been there for decades. At this time, the tree is full of yellow pears.

The previous drought did not prevent this pear tree from bearing fruit.

It was not the big duck pear, but the smaller and rounder one, which looked like the Nanguo pear of later generations.

Several people picked a few to taste.

Zhao Yuanzhen also tasted it and found it was indeed Nanguo pear.

This kind of pear has a soft texture, and is sweet with a little sourness. Whether you smell it or eat it, you will have a strong aroma of wine. In later generations, the Nanguo pear was known as the "Yellow Queen of Pears" and was considered the most delicious pear.

The pears from this tree are sweeter than the ones I've tasted before. It may be because of the drought. The pears don't have much water but a lot of sugar, so they are very sweet. Just like watermelons grown in sandy land.

There used to be two Nanguo pear trees in the yard of her hometown. Those two Nanguo pear trees were the best snacks for her throughout her childhood.

This kind of pear can be kept for a long time if it is picked before it is fully ripe, and can also be made into frozen pears.

This pear tree is sturdy but not very tall, about 5 meters, but it has a large crown.

Fortunately, the tree trunks are very thick, so you can climb up the trees to pick them.

Zhao Yuanzhen likes Nanguo pear very much. So she plans to enjoy this tree all to herself and pick all the pears at home.

Zhao Yuanzhen bought 10 large bamboo baskets at the mall, planning to store them in the space after picking them and eat them slowly later. They can also be made into frozen pears in winter.

Start picking from the parts that can be picked, and put the good, undamaged ones in the basket that Zhao Yuanzhen brought out.

The basket they brought was also full, and Zhang Xinshuo and Zhang Zijin were preparing to send it back.

By the way, I took 10 buns back and gave them to the two people who stayed in the cave. They were not going back for noon today because they wanted to pick all the pears from the tree.

Zhao Yuanzhen and the other two also stopped to rest, drink water and eat buns, which they had bought in the county town where they grew up.

After eating, they did not rest but started picking pears again. The main reason was that the tree full of pears was too tempting. They could not stop.

The ones that were damaged by the birds were not picked, and left there for the birds to eat. The small ones and those that did not grow well were also left.

Zhang Xinshu came back after more than an hour, but he left Zijin behind in the cave, fearing that running back and forth would tire the child.

I gave Zhang Xinsu some buns and water. He sat under a tree to rest and slowly ate his buns.

He is the most polite and slow eater among the three brothers. It may have something to do with his personality.

I picked for about an hour and picked all the fruits I could find on the ground. I picked about 4 baskets, which is one third of the whole tree.

The four of them climbed up the tree swiftly, placed their baskets on the trunk, and continued to pick the fruits. When they were full, Zhao Yuanzhen put them away.

As for his mother being able to make things disappear out of thin air, several people have gone from being shocked to being used to it. After all, she is a god. It's normal.

I kept picking pears until about 5pm, and finally I had picked most of the pears on the tree. The top part was not easy to pick, so I didn't pick it, leaving it for the animals in the mountains to eat.

They picked 15 baskets of fruit in total. In addition to their own three baskets, Zhao Yuanzhen took out two more.

I put the 12 baskets of pears neatly in the space. I felt satisfied. Harvest really makes people happy.

A few people were afraid that the duo would worry, so they quickly carried the baskets and walked back.

When I got home, it was almost 6 o'clock, and I saw the two people wandering around at the entrance of the cave.

When I saw them coming back, I put my worries aside and jogged over to help them get the basket.

Including the basket that was just sent back, there are four big baskets at home.

Zhao Yuanzhen divided one of the baskets into two parts and prepared to ask her son to deliver one part to the old house and one part to the village chief's house.

Zhang Xinbai and Zhang Xinnian had just walked to the cave entrance with their baskets on their backs when they saw Sun Zhang coming over.

Sun Zhang had a small basket hanging from her arm. It was filled with grapes. The black grapes.

"Grandma, you are here, come into the cave quickly."

The sandbags at the entrance of the cave were partially removed this morning. They will be moved back in the evening. They can not only keep out the rain, but also protect against wild animals.

Sun Zhang walked into the cave.

"Second brother's, I was digging wild vegetables today and saw a wild grape. They are all very sweet, but many of them were eaten by birds, so there are not many left. I picked two baskets and gave one basket to you to sweeten your mouth."

Today I went to pick wild vegetables with Wu Erping, so we picked all the grapes we saw from the vines and brought them home.

"Thank you, mother. You have worked so hard. Please have some water." Zhao Yuanzhen took the grapes and handed them to her daughter-in-law, then quickly poured water for Sun Zhang.

Sun Zhang waved her hand.

"I don't want to drink anymore. I'm going back to eat. You guys go ahead and get busy. I'm leaving." He said as he took the small basket handed to him by his granddaughter-in-law and walked out.

"Mom, we just picked some wild pears and were just about to send some to you and the village chief. Let Xin Baixinnian go with you."

"Okay, you are indeed lucky." Sun Zhang smiled.

Then the three generations of grandparents and grandchildren went to the old cave together.

It's past six now, and I don't feel like cooking. When I was picking pears, I was filled with joy of harvest. I only felt tired when I got to the cave.

After thinking about it, I bought 15 servings of braised pork rice.

Although the braised pork rice is also fragrant, it is already cooked and spread on the rice, so the aroma is not as strong and cannot spread out.

After the duo who delivered the pears came back, we started eating.

I made a big pot of tea and you can pour it for yourself if you need it.

The crystal clear white rice is topped with the thick sauce of the braised pork and chopped braised pork, which is made from the pork elbow that is cooked until it is soft and boneless.

There was also a half-cut braised egg, and next to it were a few boiled green vegetables, and next to them were a few kinds of pickled vegetables.

Stir well and take a spoonful, and you will feel less tired.

Xiao Zijin loves to eat this braised pork rice. Zhao Yuanzhen discovered that children like this style of vegetable rice very much, so they will definitely like to eat rice with toppings in the future.

After they had eaten their fill, Zhao Yuanzhen didn't want to move. She was tired and lay down on the bed to rest.

She doesn't need to worry about things like cleaning up, washing dishes and feeding the horses, because she has her children and grandchildren to look after.

Zhao Yuanzhen cleared her mind, lay down for a while, and then got up and scanned the refugee map.

It's better to scatter on the other side of the mountain. There is a lot of food in the mountain. As long as you work hard, you won't starve to death. What's more, you have saved some food.

It seems that they will not target their village.

If there were better ways to make a living, people in the countryside would not be willing or courageous enough to rob.

Zhao Yuanzhen got up and went out to take care of some personal problems. After coming back, he washed up and started studying medicine while sitting on the bed.

Several people went out to practice sword.

On the small kang table next to her were washed kiwis, southern pears, sour dates, and a plate of wild grapes that Sun Zhang had sent today.

I ate them one by one. The grape strings were not very big, nor very tight, but a little scattered. The grapes were not big either. But they were really sweet.

She ate while studying medicine, yes, this is a heavenly life.

I originally planned to study medicine for half a month, but when I had nothing to do, I would take extra classes. Now I have finished half of it, and I feel like I will finish it in another week. And that is without taking extra classes.

I only have one week left to become a miracle doctor. I feel a little excited when I think about it.

But thinking about the bow and arrow that I had to learn, I frowned again. It is true that one should learn as long as he lives. The ancients were not deceiving me!

I got up early and it was another sunny day. The weather looked good except that it was a little cold. The air in the mountains was really fresh in the morning.

Just after we finished eating, the village chief sent someone to tell us that the flood waters below the mountain had receded. The sun had been strong these past two days, and the land was almost dry. We should get ready, as we would set off tomorrow.

We decided to go digging wild vegetables and picking wild fruits in the morning, and come back in the afternoon to prepare food and daily necessities for the journey.

It's still the duo guarding the house.

Zhao Yuanzhen led everyone to look for the remaining green dots. The one that was closer was hawthorn. The tree was not very big, and everyone finished picking them in more than an hour.

The hawthorns at this time are not very delicious, a little sour. After picking them and leaving them for a while, they become delicious and not so sour anymore.

Then you can make candied haws. It tastes sour and sweet, and is very appetizing.

On the way to the next green dot, Zhao Yuanzhen saw a field of fern.

People in the Daliang Dynasty did not eat ferns, as they thought they were hard and astringent and tasted bad.

The picking period of bracken is very short, and it often becomes old overnight. Therefore, it must be picked in time.

Some of the ferns they found were old, but there were also quite a few that were young.

Zhao Yuanzhen told everyone to pick the ones that broke easily when pinched, which were tender and crispy. Those that were too old should be discarded because they were not tasty.

"Mom, is this poisonous? People in the village used to say it can't be eaten."

"It is somewhat toxic, but after picking it, blanch it in boiling water before using it, and the toxicity can basically be eliminated."

"Okay, Mom, I understand. I will pay attention when I cook."

"Well, after picking, you have to put them in the basket as soon as possible. Don't leave them in the sun, or the moisture will be lost too quickly."

"Okay, mom."

There weren't many tender ferns, so I picked a small basket of them.

After everyone confirmed that there were no more tender ferns, they moved on to the next small green spot.

This little green dot is a bit far. It takes an hour to get there. The target is deep in the mountains. Zhao Yuanzhen hesitated for a moment.

Still decided to go and have a look.

When I was almost at the green dot, I suddenly heard a voice above my head.

Zhao Yuanzhen made a stop gesture, quietly stepped back and looked up.

It turned out to be a wild goat.

A tawny goat was standing on a thin branch, leisurely eating tender leaves.

These wild goats seemed to be able to perform martial arts, jumping back and forth between the branches, and their four hooves could even stand firmly on the branches.

Zhao Yuanzhen did not move, and carefully observed the surroundings. There were about 5 wild goats. But on the cliffs of the nearby mountains, there was another group, and there were dozens of them.

They walk on the cliffs as if they were walking on flat ground, and their movements are extremely agile.

It’s a bit tricky!

Zhao Yuanzhen wanted to eat mutton, but she didn't know how to use a bow and arrow, so she was not sure if she could get it.

It's unrealistic to catch it with bare hands. You can't outrun it, nor can you outfly it! It can do Qinggong...