Era: Craftsmen in the Siheyuan

Chapter 135
The fire tree and the silver flowers are closed, and the iron lock of the star bridge is opened.

The next day, Jia Zhang and Qin Huairu went door to door in the courtyard with sticks to express their gratitude.

The main point was of course to thank Xu Deyong. Even if Jia Zhang was a little reluctant, she had to say thank you. If she kept hiding and not showing up, it would really be a bad thing.

Sitting at Xu Deyong's house, Jia Zhang's little eyes moved around after saying thank you.

Qin Huairu held the stick in her arms and said: "Mother Nan, Deyong, my Dongxu said that when he is almost able to go to the ground, I will invite you and the three elders in the courtyard to have a meal at home. I will cause you trouble during this period." ”

Xu Nanshi waved her hand and said: "No, no, I'm not an old lady to help, so I won't serve it."

Xu Deyong smiled and said: "It doesn't matter whether you eat or not. When everyone encounters trouble, you have to take matters into consideration. Sister-in-law, don't you think so?"

Qin Huairu lowered her eyes and said, "You are right."

Jia Zhang, who was standing next to her, could not help but roll her eyes secretly when she heard that there was something in Xu Deyong's words.

……

Today is the Lantern Festival and the weekend, and everyone in the courtyard has put on new clothes and gone out to watch the fun.

In addition to the commonly mentioned activities such as watching lanterns and guessing lantern riddles.

At this time, there are also customs such as welcoming Zigu, walking away from all diseases, and touching door nails.

In many places in the north, there is also the custom of steaming face lamps. The shape of the face lamp is like an ancient round statue. The middle part is filled with peanut oil, and a wick made of a yellow straw wrapped with cotton is inserted into it, and it can be lit.

Generally, twelve noodle lanterns are steamed, from one pleat to twelve pleats, representing the twelve months. If this year is a leap month, one more must be made.

When you were born, you would light a few pleated face lamps, and any extra ones would be given away or asked for.

Children who do not use noodle lamps at home often have to go to several homes to find one that matches their month.

Xu Deyong took Xu Nanshi out to listen to the singing opera for a day.

When Xu Nanshi was listening to the opera, he would browse the surrounding stalls and buy some interesting and interesting things that he liked.

What kind of grasshopper gourd, tobacco pot, copper coins and so on.

He didn't know whether it would be worth anything in the future, so he just bought seven or eight items based on his own preferences and feelings, spending more than three yuan.

He was playing with two walnuts, and when Xu Nan saw him, he couldn't help but say a few words.

After dinner in the evening, fireworks will be set off in some places outside.

Children carry lanterns, set off small whips, compete with lanterns, and watch fireworks in the alley, not to mention how lively it is.

Some of the adults in the courtyard also went out to enjoy the lanterns, while others did not want to go out and gathered in the courtyard to crack melon seeds and chat.

Led by the three uncles, they talked about everything. The men talked about national affairs, and the women talked about family affairs. The two sides could be said to be completely different.

While chatting, Yanbu Gui said: "Hey, now I don't see much when I go out at night. In the past years, the "Burning Fire Fighter" at the Chenghuang Temple outside Di'anmen was so lively."

In the City God's Temple, "city" refers to the city wall, and "huang" refers to the trench dug outside the city wall. Water is put into it to form a moat.

"Pan'er" refers to the judge. During the Lantern Festival, a huge image of the judge is made of clay. Inside is a furnace, which is filled with coal and lit with fire. The judge is burned red all over, and flames spurt out from the seven orifices of the judge. When it came out, it was really beautiful and attracted a large number of people to watch, expressing the meaning of "good and evil will be rewarded" and "punishing evil and promoting good".

Yi Zhonghai nodded and said: "Yes, I can't see it now. I remember that the last time I burned the fire was in Beihai Park in [-]."

Liu Haizhong said with a shy expression, "It doesn't matter whether I look at it or not. Thousands of kilograms of coal will be burned in one go. Isn't that a waste?"

He Yuzhu curled his lips and said: "Yes, after all, the second uncle is more enlightened, but it turns out that a bigger belly of yours is of no use. I think it is also a waste."

Liu Haizhong glared and said: "Silly Zhu, are you deliberately going against me? I don't want to be on the same page with you during this big holiday."

Yi Zhonghai waved his hand and said: "Okay, Lao Liu, calm down. This Zhuzhu is very outspoken, so don't get angry with him."

Xu Deyong smiled and leaned aside to watch the fireworks that occasionally bloomed. He found it interesting to listen to this group of people chatting without saying anything.

Yi Zhonghai glanced at him and said, "Deyong, thank you for what happened yesterday. I have to mention the good people and good deeds in each courtyard when the neighborhood committee meets."

Xu Deyong said with a smile: "Hey, sir, please don't belittle me. This is nothing." He Yuzhu said with a playful smile: "Master, Deyong doesn't want to be mentioned, so just mention me. I am also actively looking for stalkers. , I just didn’t have good luck.”

Xu Damao couldn't help but ridiculed: "Silly Zhu, you are just a soy saucer, you can compare with other people's Yongge."

"Hey, Xu Damao, what's your business? What did you do yesterday? You didn't even show your face, and you still have the nerve to talk to me." He Yuzhu said and stepped forward.

Xu Damao backed away and said, "You are in charge of what I do... Whatever you do, don't come here..."

Sayazi ran away before she finished speaking.

He Yuzhu chased for a while but failed to catch up. He came back and grinned: "Hey, this thief runs really fast. He is a rabbit..."

"Bang bang bang..."

Xu Deyong looked up with a smile, and saw bunches of large fireworks blooming and disappearing in the direction of the Forbidden City. In his ears, he heard children shouting for people to watch, chatting and laughing. This year has really passed...

……

The next day, Xu Deyong got up early to exercise as usual. Several boys in the courtyard lost their fresh energy. Even He Yuzhu, who was previously active, spent three days fishing and two days drying nets.

It’s really not easy to stick to one thing all the time!
He finished exercising alone in the cold early spring. He didn't sweat but felt warm all over.

Then I opened the blind box with a thought.

"Snapped."

A bag of fifty kilograms of millet appeared in the blind box space.

Xiaomi is a good thing. Xiaomi plus rifles create a new era.

Millet is even used as a unit of measurement. For example, Dasu sent many people to us, and each person averaged 20 kilograms of millet. However, our great teacher at the time only had 2 kilograms of millet, which was 1/10 of others.

After breakfast, those who go to work go to work, and those who go to school go to school. In addition to carrying books and homework, every child who goes to school also carries the homework of "getting rid of the four pests", such as rat tails, sparrow legs, fly pupae, etc. How much money will be given to the children later? I'm afraid I won't do it.

After the festival, the capital launched a craze for "eliminating the four pests." According to statistics, in the next nine days from March 3 to 1, people in the city killed more than 9 rats, almost reaching the level of universal participation.

……

In the blink of an eye, Jingzhe comes, the weather gets warmer, and the spring thunder begins to roar. People take off their winter cotton-padded jackets and put on lighter sweaters and other clothes.

The campaign to eradicate the Four Pests in the capital is going on vigorously with the children's song "Eliminate the Four Pests, Pay Attention to Hygiene, Be Clean and Don't Get Sick".

On the other hand, the supply of vegetables in various regions is seriously insufficient. According to statistics from relevant departments, 13026 million kilograms need to be shipped from other places to make up for it.

For a time, vegetables in the capital were expensive but not available. Many people squatted in the vegetable market, and as soon as the vegetables came, they were quickly robbed.

……

In the tavern in the morning, Xu Deyong cleared the table.

After Xu Huizhen's cultivation these days, her pretty face has become rounder and looks more beautiful and attractive.

She hugged Li'er, glanced at Xu Deyong from time to time and said, "Thanks to you for buying more spicy dumplings in those days, now even the spicy dumplings are gone in the market."

Xu Deyong raised his head and said, "Do you have enough food now? Do you want me to buy some for you?"

Xu Huizhen said: "There is enough to eat. I heard that there are several trains of vegetables on the way, so there is no need to rush to grab them."

The two were chatting when a figure came in with a timid glance.

Xu Huizhen saw her from the corner of her eye, and the smile on her face suddenly disappeared...

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　感觉“书友2022＊＊＊0720”“书友2023＊＊＊7351”“顾鑫397”“释迦楼罗“万水千山”等兄弟的月票

　　Thank you brothers for every support

　　
　
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