He knocked the pipe in his hand and said, "No, it's already been decided and can't be changed! Besides, I'm old, and you three brothers are not very capable at the moment. Even if you hold the boys under your wings like an old hen, you may not be able to protect them from harm for the rest of their lives.
"The best way is to kick them out and let them learn skills to protect themselves! Otherwise, it will harm them and the family!"
Tai Jizu was not good at speaking and looked at his two younger brothers for help, but Tai Jizon and Tai Jiye did not dare to speak either.
After all, Chen Zhao's surname is not Tai, so it is not appropriate for him to interfere with the Tai family's education of their descendants.
As for his nephew who wanted to go to the grassland with him, he also agreed to let this kid suffer a little. After all, with such a father, it would only benefit his nephew to learn to be strong!
At this point, the matter is completely settled.
Yang Lihua went to look for Liu Dongniang. Before Liu Dongniang knew it, so many things had happened while she was in the village exchanging a bag of hazel mushrooms.
She naturally felt sorry for the children, but since the old man had made the decision and her sister-in-law agreed, she didn't dare to object. She could only dive into the kitchen and busy herself with preparing food.
It is cold in winter and it is difficult to do any work, but there is one advantage: food does not spoil easily.
Tai Jiye brought his three boys into the grassland, and the round trip would take at least more than a month. Fried noodles, white flour cakes, steamed buns and meat buns were necessary to satisfy their hunger, as well as meat sauce and pickles to go with the rice.
Besides, Yong'an is still in the military camp at the border. He hasn't seen his family for at least a month. His eyes are probably red from anticipation, and his belt is probably tighter than usual from hunger. If the family convoy passes by, I'll have to prepare some extra food for him.
He also inherited his grandfather's generosity and righteousness. When he wanted to eat good food, he would definitely bring along his familiar and friendly soldiers...
He Xiong is also in the camp. No matter whether they appreciate the food from the farmers or not, they should at least send some to show their appreciation...
The more Liu Dongniang thought about it, the more anxious she became. She wished she had eight hands to help her. Fortunately, the convoy still had two days to go before it departed!
Similarly, Yang Lihua was also busy. She quickly opened the warehouse to get cashmere yarn and arranged for the women in the village to weave masks and gloves for the boys...
When they heard that Tai Jiye was going to the grassland again, the men in the village could no longer sit still. They all went to Tai's yard to chat and were eager to go with him.
Mr. Tai San, of course, sat in the main seat and asked about the whole cause and effect of the matter. He also agreed with his old brother's opinion that there was no need for too many people to go.
Firstly, entering the grasslands in winter was no easy task. If one got lost, the entire army could be wiped out. Secondly, Tai Jiye didn't plan to buy or sell too many goods this time, as having too many people would be useless.
The young and old men didn't mind the hardship; most of them had become accustomed to following Tai Jiye and weren't used to being cooped up at home all day. When they went out with the caravan, a group of them hurried along, drinking, and were no different from the wandering warriors, just as free and easy.
If I were at home, chopping wood and making fire would be my only chore, and I would feel like all my bones were rusted.
Besides, since Tai Jiye and Chen Zhao are going to the grassland, they must make full preparations and will not put everyone in danger.
The snow and wind on the grasslands were cold, but they were wearing their warmest coats and pants, and even a large fur coat to keep out the wind. No matter how cold it was, it was still better than wearing only pants to sell firewood in the city in the winter of previous years, right?
The most important thing is to come back from a trip to the grassland. No matter how much, as long as you earn a few taels of silver, your family will have a prosperous New Year!
Seeing that they could not persuade the villagers, Mr. Tai San and Mr. Tai Lao kicked out the pillars of the family, leaving only those young men who were not married and had older brothers to support the family.
Even if we take a step back and say that we are destined to suffer a disaster and cannot come back, the sky will not fall at home!
The list was finalized only when it was completely dark.
Hengqi and ten other veterans had to go, plus fifteen young men from the village, a total of twenty-five people guarding five carriages and Tai Jiye's uncle and nephew.
As for the Chen family, they don't have to worry at all. They have fifty or sixty skilled fighters, and only fifteen carriages, which is enough to distribute them.
Instantly, the villagers dispersed. Those unable to leave couldn't help but feel regretful. Those whose names were on the list excitedly packed their bags...
The Tai family looked towards Dongshan from time to time, because He Shan and the others and the three boys had not returned yet!
Yang Lihua was worried about the boys' safety, Tai Jizu hesitated whether to take people to pick them up, and even Grandpa Tai vaguely regretted assigning the boys the task of catching three wild boars... Wasn't it too difficult for them?
Fortunately, in the evening of the next day, there was a sudden noise on the small road in Dongshan.
A naughty boy ran so hard that his cotton shoes fell off, and rushed directly into Tai's yard to announce the good news!
"Sixth Grandpa, Sixth Grandpa! Brother Yonglu and the others are back, carrying a huge wild boar. What a huge wild boar!"
Tai Jizu, Tai Jizong and Tai Jiye almost disappeared as soon as they raised their legs!
Old Man Tai didn't care anymore. He followed him out in his cotton shoes, holding his pipe tightly.
Zhuzhu roasted some sweet potatoes in the kitchen. Her mouth was black from eating them. She grabbed one and ran out to share it with her grandfather, but her grandfather was nowhere to be found.
The fat girl was terrified and turned back to hug her aunt's thighs, crying, "Aunt, Grandpa is gone!"
Liu Dongniang was frying meat sauce when she heard these words. She was so scared that she dropped the spatula in her hand.
"What happened to your grandpa?!"
Zhuzhu blinked her big eyes twice, not understanding why her aunt seemed more worried than her.
Fortunately, the yard was already noisy at this time.
Liu Dongniang leaned over the door and saw that the old man was talking and laughing with the villagers, while the three boys, Tai Yonglu, Tai Yongyue and Chen Ruiyang, looked like victorious generals returning to the court, with their chins raised to the sky.
Many people in the village followed behind, working together to lift a sled made of branches, with a bloody wild boar on the sled!
Oh my god!
Liu Dongniang was so scared that she lost her soul. Although she knew that the boys were left in the mountains by the old man to build up their courage, they were just going to hunt pheasants and rabbits. She never thought... they were going to hunt wild boars!
"Sister-in-law, sister-in-law!" She almost screamed, not knowing whether she was crying or laughing, and crawled to the backyard.
Yang Lihua was changing the medicine on Zhimaqiu. The dog's foot was almost healed, but the family felt sorry for it and wanted to take care of it a little longer.
As a result, as soon as Liu Dongniang entered the corner gate, the dog immediately pricked up its ears and then rushed out the door like lightning.
Liu Dongniang felt a flash of black lightning beside her and was so frightened that she forgot to scream.
Until Yang Lihua held her shoulders and asked, "What's wrong? What happened at home?"
The thousands of words in Liu Dongniang's heart were reduced to just two words: "Wild boar!"
The two sisters-in-law supported each other and finally returned to the front yard, which had turned into a sea of carnival.
It seems that all the men, women, young and old in the village have gathered here, and the protagonists surrounded in the middle are three wild boars, two large and one small.
Yonglu and Yongyue were talking to everyone about their heroic feat of killing the pig with great joy. Beside them was Chen Ruiyang, who was nodding and smiling. Zhuzhu was restrained on his back, and he kept stretching his neck to look at the wild boar.
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