Tie Kui Extra Story (4)

Spring goes and winter comes, and it starts again and again. Before he knew it, Tie Kui had three thoughts in the mountains.

After the beginning of spring, Tie Kui hunted a deer. The deer jumped into the trap by itself and only found it with a broken leg.

Deer blood can strengthen the yang, and the rich men in the city like it the most. Selling a whole live deer costs four to five times or even more money than selling a dead one. So seeing that the deer was still alive and kicking, Tie Hu tied the deer and carried it down the mountain.

Three days later, Tiehu still hadn't returned in the second half of the day. Not only Jin, but the three children were also in a hurry. You know, in the past, Tie Kui always rushed back before lunch.

Tie Kui said: "Mother, I'll go down the mountain to find Father."

Jin shook his head and said, "No, the blind bear and the big bug are all out in the mountain now, it's very dangerous for you to go down the mountain."

After finishing speaking, Jin said: "Don't be afraid, Kui'er, your father must be delayed by something, I believe he will come back safely." These words are to convince Tie Kui, but also to convince himself.

Seeing Tie Kui's expression, Chun Ni comforted her and said, "Don't worry, brother, there will be nothing wrong with dad being so powerful. Brother, you have to have confidence in dad."

Tie Kui has studied martial arts for three years, but he only started hunting in October last year. Let alone a blind bear, even a wild boar can't be killed: "Well, Dad will be fine."

Fortunately, before dark, Tiehu came back. This time, in addition to bringing back a bag of seeds, he also brought back more than two hundred catties of grain. With so many things, the pace is naturally slow.

The Jin family was a little surprised, and asked, "Why do you buy so much grain?" Usually, their family buys grain during the summer harvest, and it will be 10 to 20 percent cheaper than usual.

Tie Hu wiped the sweat from his brow and said, "The border town is fighting again, and the price of food will definitely increase. Before the price of food has risen sharply, let's buy a few hundred catties and stock up."

After hearing this, Mrs. Jin couldn't help complaining: "Since when did the border towns not fight? I haven't seen the food soar."

Tiehu didn't explain, just picked the food into the back room. That room is dedicated to storing food.

After the things were put away, Jin asked, "How much did you sell the deer this time?" Because Jin cared too much about her natal family, Tiehu controlled all the money in the family. However, their son was ill before, and they were struggling to see a doctor and get medicine, so Jin didn't ask any more questions. But in the past three years, apart from buying food and some daily necessities, he had no other expenses, so Kim asked a lot.

Tie Hu said vaguely: "I sold it for six taels of silver. In two days, I will go down the mountain to buy grain." In fact, the deer was still alive when it reached the town.

So the price is also very good, it sold for thirty taels. It's just that he didn't want Jin to know. Every time the Jin family went home, the members of the Jin family kept asking questions. In the past, when their son was sick, they still wanted to exploit their family. If they knew that he had saved money, they would not make a fuss and the family would have no peace.

Jin asked worriedly: "Did something happen?" If it was just a border town fighting, there was no need to hoard so much food.

Tie Hu sighed and said, "Just after I sold the deer, I heard the news that Marshal Yan died." He didn't dare to tell the Jin family that the Donghu people had already invaded.

You must know that Donghu people bring a lingering nightmare to the people of Liaodong, so for ordinary people, Donghu people are evil spirits.

Two days later, Tiehu had rested and was about to go down the mountain to buy food. At this time, Jin said that he would also follow. She was not buying more food, but was going down the mountain to visit her natal family. It's a pity that Tie Hu didn't agree, but asked Tie Kui to follow him down the mountain.

In three years, Tie Kui grew from a skinny child to a strong young man. When he came to the town, no one knew him.

As soon as I arrived in the town, I heard everyone talking about the news that Marshal Yan had died in battle and the Donghu people had come in.

First, I went to the grain store, only to find that the grain store was already crowded. As soon as the news came that the Donghu people had called in, the food supply skyrocketed. The price of food today is twice what it was four days ago.

Tie Kui said softly, "Father, we can't buy food in this state."

Tie Hu hummed and said, "Let's go shopping for other things!"

First of all, the cloth shop that Tiehu went to. Because Donghu people entered the customs, the cloth shops were empty. Tiehu bought two bolts of cloth and only spent one. Then, I went to buy fifty catties of salt and other necessities.

On the way back, Tie Hu took Tie Kui into the collapsed house, where he hid two large bags of grain.

At night, they rested at the foot of the mountain. At dawn, the father and son hurried on their way. It wasn't until it was almost dark that the two arrived at the wooden house.

Seeing the father and son returning safely, Mrs. Jin secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "How is the situation outside? Didn't the Donghu ghost come in?"

Tie Kui said with a sullen face, "Mother, the Donghu people have already entered."

Jin's face turned pale with fright.

Tie Hu said: "Don't be afraid, we live in the mountains. No matter what the Donghu people can't enter the mountains." If they dare to go up the mountains, they will kill all these evil spirits.

Jin became more and more worried: "Father, I want to go down the mountain tomorrow."

Tie Hu's face darkened: "What are you doing down the mountain? You take good care of the child at home, and the Jin family doesn't need you to worry about it."

It doesn't matter to him that his wife usually brings some meat to the Jin family. But it's different now, the world is in chaos outside now. If the wife took the things back, who knows if those people will come to his house in the future.

Jin cried all night, but Tiehu was unmoved. It's not that he doesn't feel sorry for his wife, but he still has to support three children. Therefore, it cannot be left to Kim's nonsense.

When eating in the early morning, Tie Kui and Tie Hu said: "Father, the cloth and other things at the foot of the mountain are cheap now, let's buy more, so everyone can make new clothes." , but the clothes of the two sisters are all patches. In the past few years, I have been able to make new clothes for the New Year.

Tie Hu thought for a while and thought it made sense: "We'll go down the mountain after dinner."

The Jin family also wanted to go, but unfortunately they were rejected by the father and son. The Jin family had no choice but to say, "Then you go to Jin's Village and have a look." I don't know what kind of chaos is going on at her mother's side.

Tie Hu said: "Time is too tight, let's talk about it next time." They had to come back quickly after buying something, how could they have time to go to Jin's house. Of course, I don't go there when I have time.

This time down the mountain, the father and son went to the grain store first, only to find that the grain store was closed. And at the door, there were many people hovering.

The father and son also wanted to try their luck, and if they couldn't see it, they went to the cloth shop. This time the cloth is half cheaper than last time. Under Tie Kui's suggestion, Tie Hu bought six pieces of fabric this time. One has small broken flowers, and the others are dark in color. I bought cloth and needlework, and then the father and son went to have lunch. After eating, the two bought some oil and salt and went back to the mountains.

As a result, when I went to eat noodles, I heard a news that made both father and son explode. Tiehu scolded the person who said Marshal Yan was a traitor: "Whoever betrays Marshal Yan can't be treasonous. If you keep talking nonsense, I'll kill you."

The man was startled when he saw Tiehu killing people: "I didn't say that, it was a notice posted by the government."

Tiehu's pair of iron fists clenched and rattled.

Tie Kui grabbed Tie Hu's arm and said, "Father, let's go back!" His father was wronged, and Marshal Yan must have been wronged. It's just that the emperor's fatuous courtiers are also a bunch of flatterers and flatterers, and it's useless to say anything.

Tie Hu was only angry for a while, but soon calmed down after being called out by Tie Kui. No matter how much he hated him, he couldn't help Marshal Yan get justice.

The father and son went to the grocery store and bought necessities such as salt and oil. Without staying for a moment, he went back.

Passing by a meat stall, the butcher saw that the father and son picked so many things that they knew they were rich owners, and immediately tried their best to sell the meat on the meat stall with Tie Hu.

Tiehu hunted by himself, and he was short of meat to eat.

Tie Hu was not interested in meat either, but he glanced at the items on the chopping board and asked, "How much is this suet?"

Usually, this suet costs eighteen cents a catty, but now people are panicking and want to buy more grain if they have money. Although meat is delicious, it can't satisfy hunger and can't save it. And the rich have all gone out, so the meat can no longer be sold at a price.

After some bargaining, Tie Kui bought all the suet in the hands of the butcher at twelve cents a catty.

The weather in the mountains is much colder outside, so the suet is not broken when we get home.

Seeing more than ten catties of suet, Mrs. Jin felt distressed: "How much does it cost?"

Tie Kui said: "Mother, if people don't eat oil, their eyes won't be able to see when they get older. Mother, now you always say that the reason your eyes are not working well at night is because you eat less oil. If you eat more oil in the future, you won't be able to see." I will have this problem again.” One reason is that he seldom eats oil, and another reason is that the Kim family used to make clothes at night. It was Tie Kui who said it would hurt her eyes, so Tie Hu refused to let her do it.

After hearing this, Mrs. Jin was very upset: "My Kui'er is still the most filial."

After speaking, I called Chunxiang and Chunni to go to the kitchen to get busy.

In the evening, I made three dishes, one with cold thorn sprouts, one with bean sprouts fried with oil residue, and one with egg fried with small green onions.

There is not much lean meat on wild animals, and because Tiehu has no shortage of meat to eat when hunting, this is really the first time he eats deep-fried meat.

The vegetables fried in oil are very fragrant and delicious, and the wild vegetable dumpling in a dustpan is quickly eaten up.

After Chunni finished eating, she said, "Father, next time you go down the mountain, buy some suet and come back." You can eat the oil dregs directly, or fry them with fried vegetables, both of which taste very good.

Mrs. Jin glared at Erchun: "Still buying it? You don't need money for this suet?" The family often eats meat, and buying meat is a waste of money.

Tie Kui said: "You can take it when it's cold, but when it's hot, the taste will change when you take it on the mountain."

Chunni didn't say anything.

After eating, Jin had time to take out the things they bought. Seeing so many pieces of cloth, his face was a bit ugly.

Tie Kui smiled and said, "Mother, it's a mess outside now, so the price of the cloth has been reduced. We bought these six bolts of cloth and only spent the usual price of one bolt of cloth."

"real?"

Tie Kui said: "Of course it's true. Mom, you and your sister are both making two new clothes! In addition, change the quilt cover and the quilt we covered!" The quilt cover and quilt are harder than straw paper . Lying on it in cold weather is especially annoying.

Jin scolded: "You will find trouble for me." It took a lot of time to make clothes and quilts, but his face was full of smiles.

Chunxiang and Chunni were very happy when they heard that there were new clothes to wear.

This day Chunni talked back to Jin Shi again, and was scolded by Jin Shi, she was so angry that she ran outside crying.

Seeing this, Tie Kui walked up to her and said, "Second Sister, although A Niang has many shortcomings, she has been busy with this family from morning to night. If it weren't for her hard work, how could we have enough food, clothing and warmth with Dad alone? To have new clothes to wear."

Chunni wiped her tears and said, "Brother, before you came, my eldest sister and I had never had enough to eat. New clothes, let alone worn." It was also Tie Kui who came, and they had a better life.

Tie Kui said: "That's because there were patients in the family before, and the family's life was very tight. Besides, A Niang, she couldn't eat enough and didn't wear new clothes!" I remember the first time I saw Jin, she was dark and thin With a grimace. Now I have gained a lot of weight, and I don’t have a miserable face anymore

Chunni was silent.

Tie Kui saw that Chuni was relaxing, and said softly: "Second sister, you may not know that many people at the foot of the mountain treat their daughters like animals, working all day long without giving them enough food and clothing. When they grow up, They will be married off with a dowry. Whether they live or die, the natal family doesn't care." Since the good times, the Jin family has not treated the two daughters harshly, and has prepared good things for them. Of course, Tie Kui also played an important role in this.

Chunni asked nervously after hearing the words: "Brother, if I marry and get bullied after that, will you take care of me?"

"If they dare to bully you, I will definitely beat them to the ground. If you can't do it, you can go home. If I have a bite to eat, I will definitely not starve you." This is Tie Kui's sincere words.

Chunni laughed through tears.

Seeing this, Tie Kui said softly, "Auntie is also working hard, so don't quarrel with her all the time." Although Jin has many deficiencies, the husband and wife gave him a place to live and did everything they could to make him eat well and dress well. , He kept this kindness in his heart.

Chunni felt a little embarrassed, touched her head and said, "I won't make her angry anymore."

At the end of June, Tiehu took Tiehu down the mountain again. This time, the father and son did not bring the skins down the mountain to sell. Not to mention the mess outside now, just say that leather can't be sold at a good price this season.

In the past, the town went to the market, and the market was lively and lively. But now it is deserted, and many shops are closed. The steamed stuffed bun shop that the father and son often went to was also closed, and the two couldn't even find a place to eat.

Tie Kui went to the shop that often sold prey to inquire, and heard that the Donghu people had already reached Chuncheng. If Chuncheng was about to collapse, it would be difficult to keep Shengjing. Anshan is very close to Shengjing, and it only takes three or four days to ride a horse. So those who could run, all ran. Those who can't escape will go to the countryside to join their relatives and friends. If they encounter danger in the countryside, they can go to the mountains. Those who have nowhere to go just hide at home.

Hearing this, Tie Kui felt that they could no longer go down the mountain during this time, it was too dangerous.

The shopkeeper looked at the live sheep brought by Tie Kui and said, "I've bought this sheep, and I won't accept it next time." Even if I bought this sheep, it was only two-thirds of the usual price.