Seeing that Qian Niu's expression was not right, Jiang Zhi calmly said, "Back then, there were also rebel soldiers and bandits here. The village was burned down and rebuilt into what it is now."
This mountain was burned, and now it's planted with crops.
No life is ever smooth sailing; it all depends on how you make the best of a difficult life.
It's not necessarily a bad thing that you're here. Even if you suffer injustice, at least your family has the funds to settle down.
Besides, your family lives in Pingchuan County. As long as you work diligently, you'll have opportunities to see them again in the future.
The cowherd's family will be settled in Pingchuan County. In time, they will meet again.
To be honest, it's no different from modern people leaving their hometowns to work and not being able to return home for decades.
For working people, weddings and funerals depend on the boss's mood; whether or not they can get leave is just a matter of a word.
Jiang Zhi's words were clear and true. As the host, she promised to meet with her family members in the future, which shows her generosity.
Qianniu wiped away his tears and nodded: "Madam, I know. My parents and grandfather all said that no matter what, one must be loyal."
He stopped crying as soon as he said those words.
Although the lady's family lived in the mountains, she was able to eat her fill every day and did not suffer the beatings and scoldings from her master's family that her mother had worried about.
Work hard so you can see your family again in the future.
Since they were already there, they decided to work for a while. The two of them quickly started weeding in the field. Peanut fields are prone to weeds, but there was one type of weed that Jiang Zhi deliberately left untouched.
That's "taro," which is one of the most difficult and annoying weeds to clear in the eyes of farmers.
Pinellia ternata, also known as Sanbu Tiao, is slightly toxic and used to stop coughs and asthma, treat phlegm-dampness dizziness, abdominal distension, and hysteria.
Because the shape and color of the rhizome of Pinellia ternata are very similar to those of a single peanut covered in mud, if you accidentally bite into it, you will definitely feel numb and your mouth will water.
The medicinal part of Pinellia ternata varies in efficacy depending on the processing method, and is called either raw Pinellia ternata or ginger-processed Pinellia ternata. Raw Pinellia ternata is poisonous.
The reason why it is difficult to clean is that Pinellia ternata usually ripens only once, but it can be harvested in both summer and autumn in the warm and humid south.
The tender seedlings that sprout in spring produce seeds in the flower stems, which then germinate and grow again once they fall to the ground.
A generation lasts two months, with one harvest in midsummer and one in autumn.
In modern times, it grows in most parts of the country, but the Pinellia ternata from Sichuan is considered the best.
When Qianniu heard that these wild herbs were medicinal materials, he was just as surprised as everyone else, and the only thing he said most often was, "These are medicines too! They can cure diseases?"
However, every time he speaks loudly to express his surprise, Peppa, who is lying idly beside him, will make a threatening humming sound, as if she is annoyed by the noise disturbing her sleep.
That day, Jiang Zhi took Qian Niu and Pei Qi to explore the surrounding mountains and forests, picking mushrooms, wood ear fungus, and digging for medicinal herbs. They also brought back snacks for the family, big and small.
This was also thanks to Peppa Pig; under its guidance, Jiang Zhi found a large clump of goat's milk tree on a hillside.
Also known as Banhanchun, Luduzi, Queersu, and Shigunzi, it blooms in winter and ripens in summer.
The small wild berries were just right at this time, growing in dense clusters.
Peppa Pig circled around the two of them, humming and urging them to hurry up and pick the fruit.
At this moment, the birds were pecking at the food in flocks, and it was extremely hungry.
Elaeagnus angustifolia, also known as the goat's milk tree, is an evergreen, upright shrub that can grow up to 3-4 meters tall. Peppa Pig's short legs are no match for its strength; despite its brute force, it can't reach the fruit.
Jiang Zhi was overjoyed. This was a treasure; not only could the fruit, roots, and leaves be used in medicine, but the fruit also contained abundant nutrients.
It contains multiple vitamins, carotene, calcium, phosphorus, crude protein, fat, total sugar, total acid, and 17 kinds of amino acids.
The root can dispel wind and dampness, promote blood circulation and stop bleeding, and is used for traumatic injuries.
The leaves can relieve cough and asthma, while the fruit can aid digestion and stop diarrhea. It is used for enteritis, dysentery, and loss of appetite.
Of course, none of these can compare to the tempting sweet and sour taste, just like the wild boars nowadays, which keep nudging the oxen, urging them to quickly climb up the thin bushes to pick the fruit.
Having received Brother Pig's order, the ox dared not disobey.
But you can't climb the bushes.
So Qianniu pulled down the branches to hold them down, and Jiangzhi picked fruit from the thin branches and put it into his basket.
Even without pockets, Peppa Pig doesn't stay idle; she opens her big mouth and eats like crazy, but it's safest to stuff it into her own belly.
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