Chapter 157 Digging Stumps (2)

The next day, the whole family got up early and had a simple breakfast. Lian Fangzhou wrapped a few pancakes and a few boiled eggs in a clean cloth bag, and took the three Lian Ze and A Jian to Xian. Fujiyama went.

Because to dig tree stumps, it is necessary to bring tools such as hoes, shovels, and hatchets.

Because when he came back, he had to install a tree stump, so he took the donkey with him, and hung two sturdy bamboo baskets on one side of the donkey's back.

Relative to the excitement of Lian Fangqing and others, the third aunt was very unhappy, thinking that they were clearly making a fool of themselves. Seeing Lian Fangqing dancing with joy, even Lian Ze and Lian Che, who had always been more stable, had special eyes. Jingliang looked excited, and the third aunt couldn't help complaining that Lian Fangzhou "spoiled the little ones!"

Lian Fangzhou didn't take it seriously and smiled, "Where are you spoiled? They are all doing serious things! Don't worry, Grandma San, I have a count, and I will keep them from making them crooked!"

The third aunt snorted: "Such a thing is serious, then there is really nothing serious! Forget it, you can go when you want to go! Come back early, it is not easy to go to Xianteng Mountain. It's dangerous! Otherwise, no one else will go!"

Lian Ze was in high spirits, but he wished to be a little dangerous, so that he could test his ability, and said with a smile: "Third auntie, don't worry, with Brother Ajian here, everything will be fine!"

The third grandmother hummed again, "Brother Ajian? What's the matter! Those tigers and wolves that eat people don't know what Brother Ajian is not Brother Ajian! Bah, bah, my crow's mouth, what are you talking about! In short, You have to come back early!"

Even Fangzhou and the others responded with a smile.

When I went out, the sun had just risen from the east, and the morning mist blew on my body, which was drenched in coldness.

But this bit of coolness is nothing to those who are on the road. It warms up when walking, and when I am excited, I don't feel cold.

After walking for about an hour and a half, the mountains on both sides gradually became taller and majestic, and after walking for more than half an hour, we arrived at Xianteng Mountain.

When Lian Fangqing, Lian Che, and Ajian came back, Lian Fangzhou and Lian Ze didn't know how many times. When the two saw this long-lost and familiar mountain forest, they looked at each other and smiled, feeling a little kindness in their hearts.

Ajian looked around, but saw that the trees were deep, and at a glance, the forests that were rising and falling could not be seen. At this moment, it was winter. The trees are full of red and yellow leaves, and the forest is completely dyed, which makes it feel bleak and even more condensed.

"It's really a good mountain!" Ah Jian couldn't help but praise.

Lian Fangzhou also took a deep look and said with a smile: "It's not a good mountain. I don't know how many valuable mountain goods are in the mountain. Unfortunately, it's too dangerous to go in easily!"

A Jian nodded and smiled: "It is true!"

"Sister, should we hunt first or dig stumps first!" Lian Fangqing couldn't help but asked with a smile. Quite eager to try.

Lian Fangzhou hurriedly smiled and said, "Don't be fooling around! We are here to dig tree stumps, not to hunt! Don't make trouble!"

hunt? If it is hunting, how can it come at this time? Lian Fangzhou couldn't help but think of Sun Changxing, and he didn't know how he was now.

Lian Fangqing stuck out his tongue and said yes with a smile.

Lian Fangzhou can be said to be quite familiar with the outer edge of the Xianteng Mountain. When the mushrooms were picked in the autumn, this area was completely transformed.

At that time, it was the season when all kinds of wild fruits were ripe. After picking mushrooms every day, they had to pick some wild fruits to quench their thirst and thirst. Therefore, the two of them knew exactly where there were fruit trees in this area.

As for the jujube trees, there is no need to look for them. There are a lot of them in the side of the mountain. Just pick the ones you like and dig them.

"Sister, let's dig something else first, then let's wait until the end of the jujube tree!" Lian Ze said.

Even Fangzhou had the same idea, so he nodded.

So the group walked towards the valley on the left.

In this valley and on the slopes on both sides, there are several wild pear trees, bayberry, loquat, orange trees, etc. sporadically growing. Peach, apricot, persimmon, etc. are also easy to find, but the only thing missing is the pomegranate tree.

It is also important to choose the tree used as rootstock. The main trunk should be selected as thick as the mouth of the rice bowl, and the side branches should be cut off, leaving only the main trunk and main branches with a height of about one and a half meters, including the roots. Dig up the mud and bring it home for transplanting. In the coming year, you can graft the healthy fruit branches.

The grafted fruit tree not only grows fast, but also the fruit that was hung in the past year can be kept, and the growth must be good.

There are quite a few wild fruit trees in Xian Teng Mountain, but in just over an hour, it was easy for Lian Fangzhou and his group to dig about forty trees.

There is still time to come tomorrow, so I don’t worry about it, so I just stop and walk around the mountains and forests, looking for the location of other kinds of fruit trees, and I will continue digging when I come tomorrow.

The ancient trees in the forest are towering, and the sun is bright outside, but walking in the forest, only a few weak light and shadow can be seen. Even in summer, walking in this forest feels cold, and this time it's even more so.

"Is it cold?" Lian Fangzhou couldn't help asking Lian Fangqing and Lian Che.

The two little ones shook their heads in unison, just looking around, nervous and excited, how could they say cold? Just ask: "Why haven't I seen any prey yet? Pheasant, hare, etc., shouldn't there be a lot in the mountains..."

Lian Fangzhou smiled and said, "I must have hid when I saw someone coming! Or, it was too cold and I hid?"

Lian Fangqing was a little disappointed, but before he could speak, he heard Lian Che's lowered voice and said excitedly, "Look! Look! There's a golden pheasant over there, with such a beautiful long tail!"

Everyone followed what he was pointing at, and sure enough, a golden pheasant with colorful feathers was pulling the layers of fallen leaves on the forest floor with its two legs to find food, very focused.

"Yeah! It's really beautiful!" Lian Fangqing was pleasantly surprised, but he still remembered to lower his voice. The golden pheasant didn't notice them, and was still digging food from the fallen leaves.

Seeing the prey, several people were excited, and Lian Ze was even more eager to try it.

A Jianjian whispered to Lian Ze, "Come and have a try!"

"Yeah!" Lian Ze had this intention, but he was hesitating whether he should recommend himself for fear of not getting his head right.

Hearing Ah Jian say this, the elder sisters and younger siblings looked at him with encouragement, and felt that their confidence increased, so they gently pulled out a bamboo arrow from the simple bamboo quiver, and gently placed it on the ground. On the bamboo bow, with one eye closed, he aimed at the golden pheasant.

Lian Fangzhou and the others all held their breaths and stared at the golden pheasant without blinking.

"Whoosh!" Lian Ze's fingers twitched, and with a slight movement, the bowstring vibrated, and the bamboo arrow flew away from the string.