Chapter 74 Deep in the Bamboo Forest
Gu Jiayue tried hard to keep up with her uncle, so she didn't notice the trivial things in the fields.
The uncle had long legs and took big steps. For every step he took, Gu Jiayue had to take two quick steps to catch up with him.
After a while, the two left the fields and set foot on the road.
Taohua Village is surrounded by mountains on three sides. When you climb to the top of a mountain and look around, you can see continuous mountains stacked up one after another with no end in sight.
A clear river meanders through it like a lively ribbon.
It is really difficult to seek development in such a terrain.
But everything in the world has its own way. The plains have their own way of development, and the mountainous areas have their own way of development.
The depths of this mountain are filled with treasures. If you find them, you can become rich.
However, the mountains surrounding Taohua Village are all tall and steep. Except for those who are desperate, villagers generally do not rashly go into the mountains.
Gu Jiayue stood at the foot of the mountain, looking up at the huge crooked mountain in front of her that seemed to have no top in sight, and was so tired that she was out of breath.
That’s right, in the southwest, almost every mountain has its own name.
The three mountains surrounding Taohua Village are called Nanshan, Dawaishan and Xiaowaishan.
The origins of the names are as the names suggest. Nanshan is named because it is located in the south of the village; Dawaishan is named because its shape resembles a crooked and inverted "mountain" character, hence the unique name.
Tsk, the person who came up with this name is really unique. Not to mention, if you look closely, it's really quite vivid.
"Jiayue, there are wild boars on this mountain. You must never go into the mountain alone unless you have nothing to do on weekdays, okay?" The uncle said solemnly with a serious face.
"I know, uncle."
Gu Jiayue naturally would not go into the mountains easily. Not to mention whether she had the physical strength to climb to the top of the mountain, even if she could, she was afraid of encountering an accident.
She had earned her life bit by bit through her own hard work. She cherished her life very much and would never dare to run around.
"Uncle, where is the bamboo? Why can't I see it?"
"Walk a little further and you'll see it after turning a corner." The uncle raised his hand and pointed ahead.
The two walked forward for a while and turned a corner. In an instant, a large bamboo forest suddenly appeared before their eyes.
It was a real sea of bamboo forest, spreading lushly from the foot of the mountain to the middle of the mountain, stretching endlessly.
Gu Jiayue couldn't wait to run forward a few steps and plunged into the green ocean. She was instantly wrapped in the boundless green.
The dense green bamboos are like well-trained soldiers, each one standing tall and straight, proudly, and like a piece of green brocade carefully woven under the sky.
Each bamboo is as thick as a bowl, and its slender body rises straight up from the ground into the sky.
The skin of bamboo is smooth and green, and under the gentle caress of the sun, it glows with a warm luster, like a work of art carefully crafted by nature.
The bamboo leaves, like jadeite, are long and slender, interwoven layer upon layer, weaving a soft green veil. A gentle breeze rustles the leaves against each other, creating a soft, rustling sound like a melodious forest serenade. The gentle, soothing sound carries the unique tranquility and peace of a bamboo forest, calming the heart.
A unique fragrance permeates the bamboo forest, a mixture of the simplicity of soil and the fragrance of grass.
Gu Jiayue took a deep breath and felt refreshed, as if her heart and lungs were completely cleansed by the pure air, and all her worries were thrown away.
Occasionally, a few rays of sunlight penetrate the gaps between the bamboo leaves and pour onto the ground like golden threads, forming patches of mottled light and shadow.
These light and shadows sway with the breeze, as if the earth is happily playing with the sun.
Under the reflection of light and shadow, the ground is covered with a thick layer of bamboo leaves, like a soft carpet, which makes a "crunching" sound when stepped on. Every step seems to be whispering and having an intimate conversation with this sea of bamboo.
The rolling mountains in the distance contrast with the sea of bamboo forest, forming a picturesque and beautiful scenery.
Mountains are the solid support of bamboo, and bamboo is the lively embellishment of mountains. Mountains are more graceful because of bamboo, and bamboo is more profound because of mountains.
As the mountain breeze blows, the bamboo forest rises and falls like green waves. The layers of bamboo waves extend from the foot of the mountain to the top, majestic and spectacular.
Surrounded by this sea of bamboo, time seems to slow down, and the hustle and bustle of the world is far away, leaving only inner tranquility and deep immersion in the natural beauty.
Gu Jiayue was moved again, and she once again had the idea of buying a piece of land here and building a small house.
In your spare time, brew a pot of fragrant tea, lean on the railing and listen to the drizzle. Such days are as pleasant as those in heaven.
"Uncle, whose bamboo forest is this?"
The uncle scratched his head and said honestly, "There's no clear answer as to who owns it. Anyway, we're the only village at the foot of this mountain. For generations, whenever we needed bamboo, we came here to cut it, and no one said anything."
Silly uncle, that’s because no one has discovered this fairyland-like place yet.
If it were known to outsiders, they would definitely take it for themselves.
No, she has to strike first!
Bamboo has many uses beyond weaving mats.
It can also be used to build houses, make furniture, carve handicrafts, and even be eaten. More importantly, it can be used to make paper!
Yes, papermaking!
"Uncle, what kind of bamboo is this?"
Although the uncle didn't understand why Gu Jiayue was so excited all of a sudden, he still answered honestly: "We call it Cizhu."
Bamboo?
Bamboo!
Hahaha, that’s great!
She remembered reading that bamboo fibers are soft and resilient. While their fibers are typically 1.5-3 millimeters long, slightly shorter than moso bamboo fibers, their flexibility allows for excellent folding and elasticity during papermaking.
This property is particularly suitable for making paper that needs to be folded frequently or has a certain degree of elasticity, such as napkins and handkerchiefs in household paper.
Furthermore, the bamboo's relatively moderate lignin and hemicellulose content allows for optimized pulp quality through appropriate chemical treatment during the pulping process. The high degree of polymerization of its cellulose ensures the strength and durability of the paper. In the manufacture of writing and printing paper, bamboo pulp provides a smooth surface and excellent ink absorption.
Bamboo is primarily found in the southwest, where it thrives in subtropical climates. It thrives in these areas, providing a stable and reliable source of raw material for paper mills. Local papermakers can also rationally plan their production based on the bamboo's growth cycle and yield.
Juzhou Prefecture is located in the southwest, so this must be Cizhu without a doubt.
Gu Jiayue gently stroked the bamboo in front of her, her eyes full of kindness.
At this moment, they are no longer ordinary bamboos, but the hope of Taohua Village to become rich and the solid foundation for the children of Taohua Village to study without distraction.
Uncle Gu's eyes turned and saw Gu Jiayue's expression. He was startled and hurried forward to pull her away from the bamboo. Then he raised the machete high in the air and chopped Gu Jiayue's head three times, muttering to himself, "I don't care where you come from, get off my little girl right now. If you don't leave, don't blame me for feeding you!"
Uncle Gu was extremely nervous. Just now, Jiayue's expression was so weird.
A teenager had a loving expression on his face, just like the look on his mother's face when she looked at the three brothers when they were young. It was really creepy.
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