Porridge and side dishes [farming]

Time: The 43rd year of the founding of Dawu

Age: Li Ji is 60 years old and Er Gouzi is 65 years old.

Background: Pension in the mountains.

The holy ancestor passed away, and the current emperor has been in power for more than 40 years.The hidden dangers of Daxia are finally wiped out, and there will be no Daxia in the world. There have been many changes in the past [-] years, and the whole country is thriving, and it has become a state of prosperity.

It was at the heyday of the founding of the country that An Guogong Shen Tianzhan suddenly returned to his hometown.Shen Tianzhan is not only An Guogong, but also the emperor's teacher.The Emperor Kaimeng was taught by Shen Tianzhan. After so many years of hard work, he can be said to be a master of civil and military affairs in the Manchu Dynasty.

Suddenly getting old, the emperor naturally refused.After rejecting it, he continued to play, and the emperor reluctantly agreed in the court three times in a row.At the same time, he bestowed thousands of dendrobium pearls, thousands of pieces of brocade, a hundred acres of fertile land, and countless gold and silver.

The mighty send-off team was sent far away.As the Duke of Anguo, he originally had the Duke of Anguo's mansion to provide for the elderly in Beijing.However, Shen Tianzhan missed his two sons so much, he dragged a long team back despite Jingzhong's repeated attempts to keep them.

Shen Tianzhan, who is already 30 years old, left when he was in his 43s. It took [-] years to leave.Now, finally going home.

Little Tudou became a knight, and sat on the position of prime minister under one person.He had two sons and one daughter, and after hearing what Shen Tianzhan said, all his two sons joined the military and enlisted in the army.

Before leaving, Shen Tianzhan repeatedly warned Little Tudou: first, he must not be the prince's teacher, and second, he must not let his descendants be civil servants.When others gain power, they will definitely take the opportunity to cultivate offspring and party members to stabilize their status.With Shen Tianzhan's good momentum, someone else would have already become a member of the aristocratic family, laying a strong foundation for future generations.

But what Shen Tianzhan is doing now is to cut off the escape route of his descendants.

Others don't understand, but Little Tudou understands.By doing this, Shen Tianzhan precisely saved everyone.Thunder, rain and dew are all blessings from heaven, and the current gain in power may be the beginning of disaster for future generations.Getting out of the body is the best protection.

I have been looking forward to my home for 43 years, and I can finally return.Shen Tianzhan, who is in his early eighties, is getting weaker and weaker, but he has been on the road for several days, and his heart is like an arrow. Apart from resting in the inn at night, he can't bear to ride the carriage during the day when the carriage is slow.

Shen Tianzhan's complexion was not very good due to the tiring ride all the way.But watching the familiar scenery flash before his eyes, the root of Shen Tianzhan's heart finally found his own soil.

Outside the village, more than 60 people were waiting early. Er Gouzi, who was in his [-]s, led the crowd to wait eagerly. The tension on his face eased only when the carriage at the beginning came.

As he got older, time had left many traces on his face.Most of the white hair, the increasing wrinkles, and the age spots on the sideburns all show that this man who was once indomitable is now old.

The carriage stopped, and the servants moved the horse stool, and the eighty-year-old Shen Tianzhan was helped by two maids to get out of the carriage carefully.

The father and son looked at each other.Er Gouzi smiled and called daddy.

The father and son have not seen each other for seven or eight years.When people get old, their bones can't stand the toss.From seeing each other once a year back then, to seeing each other every three to five years later.Later, when people get old, they simply don't go there, but write letters more frequently.Both the father and the son have passed away in their prime, and they have a lot of other feelings in comparison.

"Where's Xiao Ji?" Shen Tianzhan said, his voice a little dry.

"I broke my leg a few days ago, and I still can't get off the kang. That's why I didn't come." Er Gouzi is old, but his bones are still very strong.He personally supported Shen Tianzhan and entered the house that had been rebuilt at the entrance of the village.

The yard is very large, and it is a house with three entrances.The two lived in the first entrance, and the main room in the courtyard was where Li Ji and Er Gouzi lived.

At this time Li Ji was sitting on the edge of the kang, looking out the window, seeing them coming in, he was also excited like something, but his body was not up to date, especially when he was old, his bones were broken, at least a year You can't get up at half a load.

Entering the house, you can smell the strong smell of medicine.Shen Tianci frowned and saw Li Ji sitting on the kang.

"Father! You are back." Li Ji moved, but his legs were inconvenient, so he could only rub against the kang.

"You don't move. Poor thing. Why did you break your leg?"

Li Ji was a little embarrassed, and said: "It's useless after all. A few days ago, I helped the child pick the shuttlecock from the tree, but I couldn't stand up and fell on the rock. The doctor said, why should I raise it for a year or so? I'm afraid I'm going to be lame from now on."

Xu is in his sixties. Regarding the matter of becoming a lame in the future, Li Ji was depressed for a while when he first learned about it, but now he doesn't care at all.In addition to being a bit boring on the kang every day, it is actually quite good to do nothing and enjoy the happiness.

Shen Tianzhan opened Li Ji's quilt to have a look, touched Li Ji's wrapped legs with his withered hands, and preached distressedly: "You too, you still look like a child at such an age. But it's useless to talk about you, you will There is no time to climb the tree."

The servants placed various fruits and melons, and Li Ji grabbed a handful of grapes and ate them with great enthusiasm.As I get older, my hobby of eating snacks has not changed.However, it is precisely this way that the innermost part is not idle, there is a lot to eat, and the body is well maintained.Another old man would not be able to resist such a fall, but Li Ji can still talk and laugh happily on the kang.

The family hadn't seen each other for years, so there was so much to talk about.The meal in the evening was the first time the family ate together in seven or eight years.There are mostly vegetarian dishes on the dinner table, and the meat is also stewed so badly that it can be eaten without any teeth.

The chair made by Li Ji is a special one. Er Gouzi carried him off the kang and put it on the chair to sit in front of the table. Basically, he was trapped in a certain place, and he could only rely on others to help him if he wanted to eat something that he couldn't reach.

What Li Ji likes to eat, Er Gouzi is the clearest. He picks out what Li Ji likes on a plate and puts it in front of Li Ji. Then he picks up the fish bone with his chopsticks.

The two have been together for most of their lives, and they are still so close until now.Shen Tianzhan saw it in his eyes, and felt warm in his heart.

"When Dad left, I knew he would come back and let us take care of you. But I didn't expect it to be 43 years. Don't blame me for saying too much, Dad, you are too cruel. I have been waiting with Er Gouzi for so many years I just waited until you came back. You have worked hard all your life, and now you are over 80, so you can come back to enjoy life in a serious way." Li Ji looked older than Er Gouzi, with such an old face, he spoke with spirited eyes, looked at It's much younger.

"Perhaps I was born to work hard for my father. Otherwise, when the Great Xia died, I would have been idle for the rest of my life. Although hard work is true, I have lived to be more than 80 years old."

Shen Tianzhan has made countless enemies in his life, but how many people have survived him now?What is fame and fortune?Nothing else can change Shen Tianzhan's splendor in his life.

His whole life is enough.

"These days are really hard to resist. Little Tudou is over 50. The last time we met, I saw his grandson looks like a little Douding. He must be seven or eight years old now." Thinking about it, Li Ji really felt that he was old. up.

The older I get, the more I like to think back to the time when I was young.He still remembered that eight or nine-year-old Little Tudou was the naughtiest child in the village.When Li Jigang was rich, Little Potato was a ghostly ghost, and he often came to the door to eat snacks.

In that year when the sun was shining red, Little Tudou was still a child, and was led by Shen Tianzhan to leave the mountain village, and he never came back for 43 years.

"I think my great-grandsons all learn martial arts, not literature. But this little great-great-great-great-grandson is alive and well. He knows a thousand characters at the age of three, and writes poems at the age of five. He has a good memory. Before I leave, I will talk to Dingxian I said that the children and grandchildren should not be civil servants. But God’s meaning is uncertain. Maybe in ten years or so, our family will have a champion.”

In the letter, there was talk about Shen Tianzhan's great-great-grandson, who was also Li Ji's great-nephew and great-grandson under the name of Er Gouzi.

This seniority has been thrown out a lot.Li Ji had been doing it for a long time, but now he is getting older.Simply speaking, the village is ranked according to seniority, and Li Ji has become the ancestor.There are seven or eight generations below.None of my peers.There are only a few people of the junior generation.

Some newly born children don't know what to call Li Ji, so they all call them old masters.

As you get older, your seniority goes up.Don't talk about Li Ji's current status, even if Li Ji is still poor, now he has the qualifications to speak for himself in the village.

Li Ji recalled that when he was young, the old man at that time could decide the marriage of the younger generation with a single word, and it was overwhelming. Now that Li Ji stood in his position, he could only feel lonely and desolate.

The village is full of people looking for him, but he doesn't even have anyone named brother.

"That's because God is looking at our family. It's as if you are destined to be a high-ranking official." Li Ji was forced to quit, and he was not allowed to drink too much tea. He drank nourishing scented tea on weekdays.He picked up scented tea and respected Shen Tianzhan, "I almost forgot to mention it. Father, welcome home."

There is tea on the table.If the three old men have a good or bad time drinking, the loss outweighs the gain.

"Go home."

After drinking the tea, Shen Tianzhan's eyes were a little moist.

Shen Tianzhan is a great figure, and he is almost becoming an old god in the local area.Early the next morning, just after Shen Tianzhan had a rest, he heard someone coming to see him.

Open the door, there are many people coming.Just kowtow and leave when you arrive, without any delay.Especially for those with children, directly begging Shen Tianzhan to touch the child's head, it is tantamount to enlightening the child so that he can have a future.

This person came in and out like a temple.Shen Tianzhan was forced to be a living Bodhisattva for a day, that is to say, he was full of benevolence. He was worshiped this day, and he was not idle except for eating time.

Shen Tianzhan's kindness on the first day doubled the number of people on the second day. People from ten miles and eight villages rushed over, as if to see the honor of this old god.

Li Ji could hear the bustle outside from inside the room, and said gloatingly: "It can be regarded as letting father see what our days were like before."

The current Shen Tianzhan is an exaggerated version of Li Ji in the past.Li Ji is the richest man in several nearby counties. He is easy-going and well-known as a benevolent person.Coupled with the great blessings in life, many people bring their children here to enjoy the blessings.

Li Ji also often said that he was still alive, otherwise he was afraid that people nearby could build a temple to worship him.It must be a blessing, wealth and longevity, and the temple is still lively.

For three days in a row, Li Ji couldn't stand it anymore, so he simply arranged for people to block it, and don't bother Shen Tianzhan too much.

Li Ji was not always lying on the kang.I was bored and wanted to go out, so I told Er Gouzi that Er Gouzi would carry him wherever he went.Some of the servants are people who want to do it for them, but Er Gouzi is very strict, no one can grab such a job.

After the fracture, it is impossible to take a bath, and you can only wipe it with a wet towel. This is what Li Ji can't bear the most.

It took two full months before I got the doctor's permission to take a good bath.

There is a bathroom inside the cover, which is specially used for bathing.There is a special bath, and people can swim in it. The water is clean and not afraid of dirt. If it is extravagant, sprinkle some flower petals in it, which is enough to support people.

The water in the bath is changed every two or three days, because the water is generally not dirty because it is washed before entering the pool.And the water is circulating, there is a small pool next to the big pool, and there is a stove under the small pool.Let's get active here, and after a while, even the water in the big pool can be heated up.

There are only three old people in the family, and sometimes they have washed it, and they are reluctant to waste the water in the big pool. Li Ji will also have people in the family, or the juniors in the village go in to wash it.Especially when the petals are sprinkled inside, many little girls come over to take a good soak.Perhaps it was because Li Ji provided such a good place, the skin of the little girls in the village was much fairer than those in nearby villages.A white cover all ugliness, the girl who grows up is becoming more and more sought after.

Such a virtuous circle, as long as Li Ji releases news to let people go to wash when they are free, the parents in the village will bring their little girls over.

The water in the pool was newly changed, and Li Ji couldn't wait to wash it clean and enter the water.The leg is broken, but there is no wound, so it is enough to connect the bones to give birth.I will be lame in the future, but if I take good care of her for a year or so, walking will not be a problem.

Li Ji is in such a good mood that he can swim in the water with only one leg.

The white hair fell down, Li Ji ran into the water to look at his stiff arm, he was slightly stunned, raised it higher, and felt that the skin was loose.

Er Gouzi was afraid that his legs would choke on the water, so he stayed by his side to protect him.

"Er Gouzi. I'm getting old." Li Ji's eyes were red with the steaming heat, "Life is really irresistible. You haven't had enough time, and you will get old before you know it."

"I'm getting old too. Don't be afraid, we're all getting old. But after getting old, life will be long." Er Gouzi stretched out his hand and squeezed Li Ji's arm, "You've been lying down for too long recently, and you've lost your strength."

Er Gouzi stretched out his hand to support Li Ji, and Li Ji asked him to support him, resting his chin on Er Gouzi's body, touching Er Gouzi's tight muscles, his heart twitched.

He weakened, Er Gouzi was still strong.As he got older, Li Ji was really afraid that he would take the first step.In that case, what should Er Gouzi do alone?Is it too pitiful?

The more he thought about it, the more Li Ji couldn't say anything, and stretched out his arms to hug Er Gouzi.The day when people are going to grow old, no one can bear to leave.

Since then, Li Ji has become more fond of children.The juniors in the village will open the door to let them in to play when they are free.When you meet someone you like, put on good clothes for the child and bring some tidying up, and dress up like a little porcelain doll.

He especially likes to be surrounded by a group of children, and Li Ji distributes sweets for them and tells them stories.After hanging out with children for a long time, I always feel that I am much younger.

The older he got, the more Li Ji understood Shen Tianzhan's obsession with his grandson.The more aging the body is, the more youthful vitality we look forward to.Especially in front of the most vigorous child like a seedling.Li Ji can always bring up full patience and feel the vitality transmitted from the children.

Shen Tianzhan also likes children. The father and son are free to watch the children playing crazy in the yard together. Just watching like this is not enough for an afternoon.

Er Gouzi didn't have so many thoughts, he was used to being lonely, and he only had Li Ji in his eyes.

Just got the letter, Li Qiaoer went.Li Qiaoer's previous life was full of ups and downs, but her later days were smooth sailing.Back then, Li Qiaoer's marriage was full of twists and turns, and later she became the shopkeeper in Li Ji's shop, and the business was booming and she took a lot of money.

It's just that Li Qiaoer had no illusions about getting married at the time. After 25, she couldn't bear her parents' repeated forced marriages, so she combed her head and became a self-combed girl.On the day when a woman combs her hair, no one is allowed to force her into marriage. This is a rule.Later, Li Shuisheng and his wife got old and left, Li Qiaoer was busy with business, and didn't meet the person he liked until he was 32 years old.There was no marriage on the day of the wedding, and two red candles were lit in the shop, which were the wedding candles for the two of them.

The couple's life is plain, each child.But when she died, she was always loving and loving, and Li Qiaoer's life was considered a blessing.

When you get older, the biggest blow is that everyone you know dies.

Li Qiaoer's funeral Li Ji went to see it.Li Qiaoer had no children, so her husband's family sent a boy to adopt her under the name of Li Qiaoer and his wife, and became their filial son to her funeral.

Li Ji felt uncomfortable looking at it, sat on the four-wheeled cart for a while and then left.As a result, as soon as I walked to the door, I heard a snickering voice not far away: "Don't look at this poor man who didn't do anything good when he died, but he left behind a lot of good things when he died. The men are gone and still hold on tight , isn't this going to be ours?"

Li Ji glanced over, felt Li Ji's gaze over there, and hurriedly avoided it.

Li Ji looked back at the coffin, and remembered that someone had told him about it.Li Qiaoer expressed affection to her husband, but her relationship with her husband's relatives was not good.Especially when she was old and had no children, the head of the husband's family was determined to let his adoptive child not let the family go bankrupt. Li Qiaoer was stubborn and refused to agree, so the quarrel became very stiff.

It's just that Li Qiaoer is backed by Li Ji's huge family business, so it's hard for him to say anything if he gets into trouble.

Li Ji didn't miss Li Qiaoer's family property, but he just left and said these sarcastic remarks in front of his spirit, but he was really not afraid that Li Qiaoer would come to find them if his soul was disturbed.

Li Ji is careful and has a good relationship with Li Qiaoer.Now that the Si people have gone, Yin Zi goes to Li Jiben and doesn't want to care about it.Since they got benefits and scolded their mothers, Li Ji couldn't bear to let the hard work of Li Qiaoer and his wife take advantage of the bastards.

There is no need for him to say much, as long as he tells the shopkeeper next to him, young people have odd jobs, and there is always a way to spit out the money they swallowed in a legitimate way.

Li Qiaoer had just been buried when a few more "creditors" came to ask for the debt.It's just that Li Qiao'er may have cheated on the accounts at times and was greedy for money, and everyone who heard the reported money would tremble.It happened to be a pair of debt collectors holding weapons, no one dared to offend.

Fearing that his life would be in danger, he had to spend money to avoid disaster.The silver that had just been put in the pocket, which was not yet warm, was taken out again.

Especially the family whose child is a filial son to Li Qiaoer.Originally, he robbed the filial son in exchange for Li Qiaoer to dress up the family property, but he knew it was a bargain for nothing.It's impossible to think that the child will be handed over to other people's parents for nothing, and will bring a heavy filial piety to the end, and it will almost cause disaster in the end.

Let them prove again and again that Li Qiaoer is dead and only leave the money, and those who "ask for debts" will give up.

Li Ji sent someone to move Li Qiaoer and his wife into the mountains overnight.I was afraid that her husband's family would do something offensive to her in a fit of anger.Left and right have a bad relationship with the clan, so they found another place with good feng shui, so they won't be afraid of being disturbed after they are buried together.

"Qiao'er, this is the last thing fourth uncle can do for you." Li Ji, who was sitting in the yard basking in the sun, sighed after hearing the follow-up results.

Now the four-wheeled cart he made was made by hired skilled craftsmen. It can be pushed by people, and Li Ji can use it by turning the wheels himself.It's pretty fast on flat ground.After getting used to it, Li Ji can walk around without using his legs.

By the stream, Er Gouzi pushed Li Ji to stop beside a hot stone.Just sitting on the rock, basking in the sun with Li Ji.

Listening to the sound of gurgling water, Li Ji enjoyed the comfort.The master is planted by the stream, and the wind is blowing, which is quite artistic.Li Ji was illiterate all his life, but he still appreciates the beautiful scenery.

"The bamboo shoots at this time are not as tender as they were in spring. At that time, the tips of the bamboo shoots were fried with dried meat slices, and the taste was not good."

The two have been taking good care of their teeth over the years, and they usually have a good habit of rinsing their mouths and picking their teeth.Even if the other person of the same age has lost several teeth, both of them still have healthy teeth.As long as Li Ji is not too blunt, he can eat well.Er Gouzi's teeth are better here.

"Although it's not as good now, the fried taste is not bad. Let's dig it out? Dig it out and fry it directly." Er Gouzi suggested.

Li Ji was lazy under the warm sun: "Forget it, I'll just say this. Let's go together next winter when I can go."

Er Gouzi touched Li Ji's leg: "It will get better."

When Li Ji broke his leg, Er Gouzi cried a few times, which was worse than Li Ji's broken leg.But after such a long time, Li Ji himself didn't care, and Er Gouzi gradually let go.

"No work left or right, it's impossible to go up the mountain or down the river. If you are limping, you will be limping." Li Ji opened his hands, "Come on, support me to take two steps."

Er Gouzi supported Li Ji's armpits with both hands and lifted him up.Li Ji touched the ground with one leg, and tried to land on the other leg. After several attempts, he dared to use his strength, and took two strenuous steps while leaning on Er Gouzi.

"Actually, I'm not afraid even if I can't stand up again. It's like now. You can push me anywhere, and it's fine."

"My legs are yours too. I will push you where the four-wheeler can go, and carry you where the four-wheeler can't go. Wherever you go, I will take you there."

The author has something to say: I have tears in my eyes when I write this, really.

Tomorrow is the day when the two of them will die.I have my birthday on the [-]nd of next month, so the extra episode will be a little later, and I will take three days off with the big guys to go out... and then update a few extra episodes.I hope you guys will review it...

【Trial reading of the Record of the Ninth World:】

Xuan Cao led the way before reincarnated, and said, "My lord, Qiao Huan, dare to ask about the name of Chang Dharma."

Yu He didn't even want to turn his name upside down: "The false name is He Yu."

Although Qiao Huan didn't like it, he treated each other with courtesy.Scholars all over the world respect monks and Taoists. If it weren't for Yu He wearing a Taoist robe, he might not even allow him to approach.

"Dare to ask where the real master came from?"

"Mount Zhongnan." Yu He casually mentioned a place, and then whispered with a whisk, "The three black air between the Venerable's eyebrows are getting stronger and stronger, and there will be unreasonable disasters in the near future."

Qiao Huan didn't expect Yu He to say such a sentence, he just thought that Yu He was a cheater, and was about to turn around and chase him away, but there was still Yu He's shadow?