mesbooks Chapter 133 Preparing to enter the mountains
Chapter 133 Preparing to enter the mountains
The next day, Xiao Li originally wanted to let her husband and child stay in the space, but...
Lu Yuan said she wanted to look around the village. After much consideration, Xiao Li asked Erzhuzi to help find two young men of the same age as Xiao Fulang to accompany them, and then he and Erzhuzi went to the ancestral hall to meet up with everyone.
Xiao Laofu finally adopted the method suggested by Xiao Li, and asked those families with only one young and strong person to stay in the village to protect women, children, the elderly and the young, and then divided the remaining young and strong people into two groups.
Among them, the strong ones followed them into the mountains, while the rest patrolled and guarded the area around the village to prevent anyone from causing trouble in the village while they were away.
As soon as they saw Xiao Li, everyone stood up subconsciously. Even Xiao Laofu stood up to greet him. "Fourth boy, the person has been decided. Do you think it is suitable?"
As he spoke, he waved to the people around him, and the crowd automatically retreated. A group of men in their twenties and thirties walked out of the crowd, holding various weapons in their hands, mainly hoes, hatchets, and sharpened wooden sticks.
Probably because they were all still young, these men all looked at Xiao Li with burning eyes, and no one showed any fear.
"Xiao Si, what do you want to do? Tell us, we know how to do it."
"That's right, Xiao Si. Just tell us if you have any plans. The mountain is so dangerous. You've been in trouble there before. Don't go up there."
"Yes! Xiao Si, you'd better not go up the mountain. Those refugees are very fierce. They might hurt you."
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In terms of height alone, Xiao Li is taller than anyone here, but compared to the muscular farmers who have been working all year round, his muscular body looks a lot thinner.
Although the words were unpleasant to hear, Xiao Li knew that most of the villagers had good intentions, so he didn't get angry or anything. He just said softly: "It's okay, I'm from Yangliu Village too. With such a big thing happening in the village, I should rationally contribute my part."
"You look so weak..." Xiao Laofu frowned, not quite agreeing with him going up the mountain. "Fourth kid, you can contribute to the village by staying here. You don't have to go into the mountains. The mountains are dangerous. If you go in, everyone may not have time to take care of you."
"Don't worry, Fifth Grandpa. I also have to farm in the capital. I am really not a weak scholar. Don't worry about me. I won't hold you back." Xiao Li knew that they didn't believe him, so he glanced around and his eyes fell on a stone pillar. After a moment, he walked towards the stone pillar.
While Xiao Laofu and others were still persuading him, he had already stopped in front of the stone pier, bent down, picked it up with both hands, and then turned to everyone.
Everyone:? ? ?
Everyone:! ! !
That stone pillar was about the size of a water tank. It was originally brought to the ancestral hall to ward off bad luck. It took three or four men to move it in, and now...
Seeing Xiao Li's relaxed look, everyone gasped, looked at him and then at the stone pillar he was still holding, their mouths wide open in surprise.
They had known for a long time that Xiao Si was very strong. At that time, when the third branch of the Xiao family was busy with farming, they saw Xiao Si and Xiao Lao San carrying millet and wheat together. They said that he was filial and that a scholar could be so capable.
Although they praised Xiao Si, they couldn't help but feel that a scholar was just holding on, and no matter how strong he was, how much could he really be? But Xiao Li's actions now told them that they had taken things for granted.
Seeing that everyone looked so shocked that they were speechless, Xiao Li thought for a moment and felt that they must have seen his "strength", so he carried the stone pillar back and put it back in its place, then turned to look at Xiao Laofu.
"Fifth Grandpa, I think I'm still quite strong and my speed is pretty good. I should have a role in going into the mountains, right?" Xiao Li didn't really want to work, he just wanted to catch all those refugees in one fell swoop. He didn't feel at ease if other people went.
He first showed his strength and then asked such a question. Could Xiao Laofu say no?
"Alas!" Xiao Laofu sighed, "In that case, how about you, the fourth kid, take charge of this trip into the mountains?"
Xiao Li glanced at the others and found that no one showed any dissatisfaction, so he nodded gently, "Okay, Fifth Grandpa, don't worry, I will do my best to ensure that everyone returns the same way they entered the mountain, and I will also try my best to catch all the refugees in one fell swoop."
"People must return safely. If you can catch refugees, then catch them. If you can't, then..." Xiao Laofu warned him, and at the same time, he warned the others, "In short, remember this: you are the pillars of your family. You still have parents, wives, and children. They are all waiting for you to come back, so you must be careful at all times."
"Don't worry, Village Chief. We will remember this."
"Chief, we know. Don't worry. I haven't married yet! I still want to have a big fat boy with my wife. I won't let anything happen to myself."
"I haven't married or had children yet, but my mother is already planning to find me a husband. I'm sure everything will be fine."
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Today, not only people from the Xiao family came, but also people from other surnames in the village. After all, this is a village matter, not just a clan matter.
In the face of major events that concern the entire village, even if there are any personal grudges in private, they can be temporarily put aside. Nothing is more important than a stable future.
After things were settled, everyone prepared to set off. Before leaving, Xiao Li asked them to settle their families first, and then meet up at the foot of the mountain. They would set off half an hour later.
The crowd left in twos and threes, and Xiao Li followed the crowd back to the old house in the east of the village. As soon as he arrived at the door, he heard two unfamiliar voices.
"Brother Yuan, how are you so good at giving birth? This baby looks just like you. And Jing'er is so handsome too. He will definitely be a guy that girls like very much in the future."
"That's right. This is the first time I've seen such a handsome boy and boy in my life. I don't know which boy or girl will get the chance to be with them in the future."
"It's not me who can give birth, it's Bao Bao and Jing Er who will grow up well. They will grow up well on their own."
"Oh, look at what Brother Yuan said. If I were Bao Bao and Jing Er, wouldn't I be so happy?"
After using his mental power to observe the situation in the house for a while, he discovered that the two young men had also brought their children with them. While the adults were talking, the little ones were playing under the patio.
Seeing that they were getting along well, Xiao Li did not go in to disturb them. He turned around and planned to return the same way.
As soon as he turned around, he saw a dark and thin boy hiding behind a tree not far away, staring at him curiously.
Seeing him looking at him, the boy was slightly stunned, hesitation appeared on his face, and after a while he walked towards him.
"Fourth Brother Xiao, I..."