The holes here are basically more than ten meters long. There are many big holes and small holes.
Gao Ming originally wanted to burn bricks to build a house, but it would be impractical to build a house in the environment here. The winter is too cold and the summer is too hot, especially when the winter is so long. It is very likely that the house will be damaged when encountering a group of prey, not to mention that the snow is too heavy and the roof is crushed. You can't sweep the roof every day, right? It was cold and unsafe, and Gao Ming felt sorry for Bujia who would not let cloth add a roof. After thinking about it, Gao Ming canceled the plan to build a house. His hometown is in a small northern city, and there is a city in the countryside where people live in cave dwellings, which are warm in winter and cool in summer and can be used on a kang bed. Gao Ming thought it would be good to build a few cave dwellings in this mountain, but it would take time to plan. That's why I planned to move in the spring of next year, but now... " Tudu
, is there any empty hole here?" Gao Ming paused, "I want to go in and have a look."
I moved here, Zhengmao Aling said, but it was only after the snow season. I heard bad teeth say that you have a lot of delicious food. I have never eaten it before. If you move here, I can use things and food. Do you want to change your food?"
"Of course you can if you want to eat." Gao Ming touched Tudu's head, the little guy was dark and thin, with bright eyes, and he spoke clearly and intelligently, Gao Ming still looked at Tudu Quite like.
"Well, I'll show you a few more caves. No one lives here. We live there. Ah Qi and Bad Ya live there. Bad Tooth likes the sun, but the sun likes Ansamba, Ansang Ba likes a lot of women, Emu said that Ansamba is an excellent hunter, and all the women in the cave want to give birth to him, and I will become an excellent hunter in the future..." Dudu pointed at the cave as an introduction Gossip about the love gossip of their Dong people.
Gao Ming rubbed his chin, he didn't expect good hunters to be so popular in this era, according to what Du Du said, this Ansangba is more carefree than the emperor, every night there are many women, and he doesn't need to take care of the child after giving birth, how romantic he looks. "What about Zhengmao?" Gao Ming asked curiously.
Dudu glanced at Gao Ming, frowned slightly and said unhappily: "Aling Zhengmao is the most powerful hunter of our Dong Clan, and Ansangba is no match. He can always hunt the most abundant prey. Ji Du let us have something to eat so we won't starve to death, he is the best leader—"
"I know Zhengmao is a good leader." Gao Ming nodded in agreement, just now Bujia learned that the title of leader represents an honorific title , similar to the name of His Majesty the Emperor in ancient times, the patriarch of the Yidong clan. "Doesn't Zhengmao have someone he likes?"
Dudu grabbed a weed and played it around in his hand, lowered his head and said: "Em said, when I was young, Ah Ling liked a woman, and then there was a time On a snowy day, the woman was pregnant with Ah Ling's baby, and she ran out of the cave for some reason, and when Ah Ling found it, the woman was already dead, and the baby in her stomach was eaten..."
Gao Ming sighed for a while, looking Dudu looked like he admired and respected Zhengmao, so he didn't ask this question any more. He was just curious. The young Zhengmao led the Baishi clansmen firmly in this mountain. I didn't expect this kind of thing to happen to Zheng Mao.
"As far as I can remember, I've never seen Ah Ling get into any woman's hole, alas." The Tutu kid sighed and said, "When will Ah Ling like women?"
"You little devil I think a lot." Gao Ming joked.
Dudu pointed to a hole and said, "The holes in this area are all empty. I'll take you in to see if there is any strong woman in your hole?"
"Are you going to introduce someone to your Ah Ling?" Gao Ming took out a wooden stick with lard on the front from Lanta's bamboo basket, lightly flicked the lighter, and the torch immediately ignited. Dudu looked surprised and said: "How did you light it?"
"Secret!" Gao Ming held the torch and planned to go into the cave to check one by one.
Dudu curled his lips and said, "You don't need to light the fire. I'll take you in to have a look. It's not dark inside. Haven't you said that there is a woman in your cave? I heard from Bad Tooth that a woman gave birth to a child in your cave, and there are others. Is it a woman? Those who have given birth to children are not so--" Dudu tilted his head and thought for a long time, not knowing what to say.
Gao Ming stroked Tudu's long hair, this guy was really worried! "There is only one woman in our cave, and that woman already has someone she likes and is married. Your Ah Ling is looking for someone else." The entrance of the cave is very big, at least two meters high, tall and wide. Go in first, followed by Gao Ming. It's cool, dry and not too humid inside, but it's very big. Without a torch, Gao Ming can't see clearly, especially the uneven ground, and there are bird nests and bats on the walls. Gao Ming couldn't see clearly, the little guy flapped his wings and flew out, which shocked Gao Ming.
This hole is much bigger than the one they live in now, and the shape of the hole is irregular, at least one or two hundred square meters.
"Where do you all live, Tutu?" Gao Ming is not very satisfied with this cave, but the geographical environment is too remote, far away from Zhengmao's place, and it is not convenient to rescue Zhengmao's place if there is a group of prey attacking it in a snowy day.
Dudu pointed down and said: "We all live below. This is the place where women pick fruits and work during the day."
Gao Ming looked down, and there is a big and wide river in the middle. Very close to the convenience of life. "You don't live here?" After a long time, they still haven't figured out the real residence of Zhengmaodong, which is where they usually work!
"Women and children have to go up the mountain early in the morning to pick fruits and wild vegetables. Hunters will come to protect us. We will go down the mountain in the evening. Ah Ling will bring the hunters back. The women barbecue the hunters to rest." A big tree, "Behind the tree is the cave where E-Mu and I live, next to it is the cave where Ah-ling and the hunters live, Brother Ah Qi and Bad Fang live a little further away from us..."
Gao Ming and the others walked down , got a lot of information from Tudu, about 50 or so people of the Zhengmao Dong tribe live in several big caves at the foot of the mountain and by the river, each cave has hunters, women, and old people evenly distributed, and Ah Qi, Bad Ya, and a few hunters lived halfway up the mountain. According to Dudu, the people in Ah Qi, Bad Ya, and their cave were joined later when he was a child. Zhengmao's cave keeps expanding because there are always people. Join one after another.
It is said to be at the bottom of the mountain, but it is actually a little higher from the river, lower than their halfway up the mountain. The entrances of the living holes are blocked with big stones, and some holes have wooden boards put together to block them with rattan hoops. Gao Ming Pointing: "Whose hole is this?"
"Aling came back from you and wondered what this door is called, but I don't think a big rock is very useful, but it is good to block the wind. Aling is really powerful." Dudu His eyes were full of admiration.
Gao Ming looked around, the caves on this side of the mountain were basically full of people, and some small caves were used as storage caves to store sundries. The side is also very good, not far from the Zhengmao Dongzu, and it is quiet, so it can be regarded as a good place for quietness amidst the hustle and bustle.
"Dudu, is there a bigger hole on Ah Qi's side?" Gao Ming asked.
"Do you want to live with Brother Ah Qi?" Dudu thought that Brother Ah Qi was also nearby, and he felt that it would be convenient to exchange food. After thinking about it carefully, he said, "I know there is a place. The cave is very big and close to the water source, but it's not at Brother Ah Qi's place, but it's not far away either—"
Tudu said and ran ahead to lead the way. Looking forward, he said: "Just go forward and go around. Below the entrance of the cave is the sun's cave, and next to it is the big river."
Gao Ming couldn't take his eyes off the beautiful scenery in front of him for a while, and now he knows what it means to be suspicious There is no way, from the weeds-grown road at the entrance of Aqi Cave to the end, it is obvious that the road is gone. Going up the mountain, the weeds on the ground are covered with a thick layer of yellow, yellow and red leaves, which is very beautiful. Gao Ming's heart moved. Although he didn't see the size of the hole, he was already fascinated by the scenery in front of him. As soon as they exited the cave, they could see the sea in the distance, but the distance was far less shocking than it is now. It would be nice to get up early in the morning to face this scene.
Landa liked it here too, and held Sado's hand tightly.
If Gaoming Landa was attracted by the beautiful scenery in front of him and wanted to live here, then Bujia looked at the geographical environment at the first moment. The entrance of the cave is not far from the bottom of the mountain, and the side is against the big mountain wall. The slope does not tremble. It is the big river, because of the fallen leaves on the mountain, there are many leaves floating on the river surface, which is very poetic, but Bujia didn't notice any poetry. At this moment, he frowned, staring at the entrance of the cave, and said: "The entrance of the cave is too big. ."
Gao Ming took a few steps and saw that this was the entrance of the cave! ! This is the large warehouse entrance with a cross section! It is at least three meters high and five meters wide. How much iron would it take to press the iron gate! Gao Ming scratched his hair, and it really didn't go as expected.
Bujia held the torch and walked in, followed by Gao Ming and the others. The cave entrance was large and the inside was also large, quite dry, but the ground was uneven, and it was one size bigger than the cave I saw just now, and inside was made of loess from the mountain wall. Transverse, as if divided into two, Gao Ming thinks that the inside is actually pretty good, big and spacious, at least they can have some private space for each other after living in it.
"I heard from Eminem that Ah Ling liked it very much when he first arrived here, but later he thought the hole was too big and unsafe, so he found a hole below." Dudu raised his brows, feeling that he was so stupid, even Ah Ling hated it. The entrance of the cave is big, so they must think the entrance of the cave is too big. Besides, they don't see many people, although forty or fifty people can live in this cave.
Gao Ming glanced at Bujia, Bujia frowned and didn't speak. Gao Ming felt that he should go back and discuss with everyone. If he really wanted to live in this cave, it would be too late to clean it up. Anyway, he would have to wait until next spring to make preparations.
It was getting late, and Bujia and the others planned to go back to the cave. Before leaving, Zhengmao came back. Bujia looked at Dakoudong intentionally. Zhengmao laughed and said, "I also fell in love with that one at the beginning! It's close to the water source. But there are mountains on both sides, so the prey is not easy to attack in groups, and there are a lot of wild vegetables on the mountain, so the hole is too big." Patting Bujia on the shoulder, he said: "If you like a hole, you can move it now. I will draw a few people to help you."
"I know." Bujia nodded and said, "It's late today, go back and discuss with them."
"We are brothers!" Zheng Mao cut off a cow's leg and put it on the Sado bamboo In the basket, he said with a smile: "Take it back and eat, the ones in your basket are not very hungry."
Bu Jia didn't refuse either, Gao Ming thanked them, and the four of them headed back towards the setting sun. Because time was running out, Bujia deliberately found a shortcut and walked directly across from the hole they saw. The scenery above is very good. Landa took Saduo's hand to look at the scenery, and said with emotion: "Brother Xiao Ming was there just now. The hole is really good!"
"Where is it good?" Gao Ming teased Landa.
Landa thought it would be good to kiss Sado under the tree, but considering Sado's shy appearance, he still said officially: "There are mountains behind the cave, and there are many trees on the mountain, so it is not convenient for prey to swarm, and it is close to the water source. But it's dangerous for prey to drink water if it's too close, anyway, I think it's good, what do you think, brother Xiaoming?"
"The hole is big," Bujia said. He also felt that the place was great.
Gao Ming stroked his chin and smiled. The three of them looked at him at the same time, Landa Bugasardo, knowing that there was a way to smile, Landa immediately said: "Brother Xiao Ming, do you have a way? Iron gate? How much iron do you need?"
" Do you know about burning pottery?" Seeing that Bujia's eyes lit up, he felt proud at the moment. The square model is reconciled with yellow mud and lime water, poured into the mold to form a shape, and then burned—"The ground in the cave is plastered with lime mud, and the mud is the most common mud, just like how it was built before. The bottom of the earthen stove has been burnt solid and black, a bit like modern cement. If it is fired with clay and lime, it should be much harder.
"The ground in the cave is uneven, so let's burn more. The big and solid caves will be built, and the thinner ones will be paved. First, sand and lime mud will be used to smooth it, and then bricks will be laid. It is dry and moisture-proof, and there is also an earthen kang. I don't want to think about it. The smoke exhaust port should be kept, but where should it be kept? The hole is so big, and the burnt bricks can be built into a small room, so that we can do it later. There are more things... Cough, the middle of the big hole is our living room, where we use it as a place to eat and play. The kitchen is at the entrance of the hole. It's good if the hole is big, at least it's convenient for smoke exhaust, but the earthen kang is really needed, otherwise it's too cold ..." Gao Ming started talking about it, his mind was full of how to modify the original cave dwelling, and when he had an idea in his mind, he slowly overturned it to see if it could be implemented, "Hey!" He staggered and almost tripped over the vines brilliant.
Bujia quickly held onto Gao Ming's arm, firmly holding Gao Ming's arm, his face was a little angry, and said, "Why don't you look at the road!"
Gao Ming looked down, and his eyes that were originally thinking about things slowly became brighter and brighter. "Bujia, we made a fortune!" Gao Ming knelt down, grabbed the vines that were entangled with him, and smiled obscenely, this is a good thing! Counting the time, this is the season, no wonder it is said that autumn is the day of harvest, it is not too good to be able to receive food before sowing the seeds!
Seeing Gao Ming's smile, Landa immediately understood, squatted down quickly, and asked, "Brother Xiao Ming, is there something delicious?
" No food!" Gao Ming threatened Landa.
There are tools in the back basket, and Gao Ming is not idle. Bujia digs with a bone knife, and Gao Ming uses a small shovel to plan. When the first sweet potato with muddy red skin appears, Gao Ming breaks it open and the inside is white and yellow. The sweet potato, bite down, sweet and moist! Gao Ming opened his mouth and said, "This is delicious, better than dry ones."
Although the sun was setting, Gao Ming's enthusiasm for sweet potatoes could not be stopped at all. They had four bamboo baskets in total, one for peppercorns and the other for sweet potatoes. One was yellow poles and wild vegetables, Sado had a leg of beef, and only Gao Ming was left empty. Now that there were sweet potatoes, the four of them quickly dug a basket full. When they stood up, it was already dark and the sun was shining. It's all gone.
Bujia immediately said: "Let's go!"
There was no further delay along the way. Fortunately, there was no danger along the way. When he met a single bantam deer, Bujia left alone, and the bantam came to the entrance of the cave. It was dark, Gao Ming knocked on the door, Dashi opened the door, and when he entered, he saw Lin Zixiaohe's face full of anxiety, and Qi even stood guard at the entrance of the cave, and couldn't help but feel a little guilty, she shouldn't have come back so late, sweet potatoes don't grow Run away, but Linzi Xiaohe and the others will be very worried about them.
Bujia dragged the bantam into the cave, and the four of them put down the bamboo baskets. The torches were lit near the door in the cave, so that the smell was a little lighter. The four of them were sweating profusely, and the leather on their bodies was also dirty, but Gao Ming had a look on his face. Laughing, "I have gained a lot."
"Next time, don't come back so late." Qi worried.
"I made you worry, I won't come back next time." Gao Ming affirmed. He waited for Bujia, and knew how to worry about people, and he shouldn't let those who care about him worry.
Xiaohe quickly mixed warm water. After the four of them scrubbed, Gao Ming picked up three large sweet potatoes and threw them into the iron stove oven. After eating the barbecue, Gao Ming was tired all day and his stomach growled hungry. After eating the barbecue, after he took the sweet potato out of the oven, the taste was sweet when he opened it.
Gao Ming handed half of Bujia, "Is it delicious?"
Bujia hasn't eaten yet! Gao Ming went up to blow the hot air, and said, "Try it!" Seeing that Bujia said it was delicious, Gao Ming gnawed on the piece in his hand. It was really delicious. There is no silk, and the whole mouth tastes like sweet potatoes after one bite. In the past, roasted sweet potatoes were sold on the streets in modern winters. This stuff smells delicious but tastes the same. If you eat too much, it will be dry, but here is not good. Similarly, the roasted taste is particularly strong and very fragrant. After the skin is peeled off, the core inside is reddish, and it is soft and sweet after one bite.
Landa Xiaohe licked his fingers after eating, Gao Ming saw it and said: "I want to eat more, bake two or three more, this thing can't be eaten too much, it will fill my stomach." I still don't feel full after eating, but I really wait until I'm full. You will feel full and stomach ache. "...Also, if you eat too much, you fart too much!"
Xiaohe quietly put the sweet potato in his hand in, shook his head and said, "I'm full."
"I didn't eat enough, Xiaohe baked one for me ." " Dashi saw that Xiaohe wanted to eat but was particularly afraid of farting, so he immediately said that he wanted to eat.
Gao Ming suddenly felt that Dashi was enlightened, but he didn't know that after they left today, Dashi and Xiaohe finally opened the window paper in the cave.