Ming Dynasty: Every day, Zhu Yuanzhang is in trouble

Chapter 16 Zhu Yuanzhang: Mei Yin must have suffered a lot in the countryside

Mei Yin skillfully removed the scales, gills and internal organs of the four fish he brought back.

These things were not wasted, they were all thrown into the pig feeding basins to improve the pigs' lives.

Pigs also eat meat and are omnivores.

If conditions permit, feeding pigs some meat occasionally will help the pigs grow better.

After seeing Mei Yin throwing the fish offal and other things in, the pigs, one big, two small and three small, got up immediately.

I hurriedly came to the basin and started eating while you were fighting over me.

At this time, they move very quickly and don't even look like pigs.

In a short time, they were all eaten.

Mei Yin cleaned several fish, chopped the smallest one, the black fish, marinated it with salt, put it into the pot and started to stew it.

After a while, the pot began to boil, and the aroma of fish began to fill the air.

It's a pity that I don't have sauerkraut or chili. If I had these things, I could cook a big pot of delicious sauerkraut fish.

Black fish is a perfect match for pickled fish.

As for the remaining three fish, Mei Yin took advantage of this time to pickle them with salt, tie them with rattan and hung them to the rafters.

There was no refrigerator at this time, so he wouldn't be able to eat the fish for a while, so he could only store it in this way.

When Mei Yin was just doing this, a shout came from outside: "Is Mr. Mei here?"

This voice seemed familiar to Mei Yin, but she couldn't tell who it belonged to.

He agreed and rushed out to greet him.

When I saw the person coming, I recognized him immediately.

This is the man who was fishing by the river and told himself not to catch any more, but to cut himself some fish at noon.

This man looked to be in his thirties or forties, and his surname was Zhang. I don’t remember his specific name, Mei Yin.

At this time, Uncle Zhang came over with some wooden boards in his arms and these tools in his hands.

Mei Yin didn't have any airs, so she called Uncle Zhang and let him go into the house.

Uncle Zhang put everything in his hand at the door.

People followed Mei Yin in.

When I came inside the house, I smelled the fragrance.

"Mr. Mei, are you going to have lunch?"

Even though he tried his best to hide it, there was still some surprise in his voice.

Mei Yin said: "I've been busy for a long time and I'm a little hungry. It will be ready soon. Uncle Zhang will have some here."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Zhang swallowed some saliva secretly, but shook his head resolutely and said:

"No, I just had dinner in the morning and I'm not hungry yet."

When he said this, he felt more and more convinced that Mei Yin was a scholar.

And he was of extraordinary origin.

In this day and age, ordinary people have two meals a day.

Only during busy farming days when you need to exert some effort, you can eat dry food. Usually, you can eat watery food.

Even some small landowners in these places only have two meals a day and are reluctant to eat more.

As a result, Mr. Mei had three meals a day!

It still looks so natural.

If nothing else, it can be seen from this point alone that Mr. Mei's background must be extraordinary.

Ordinary people can’t afford three meals a day!

"Uncle Zhang, come as soon as you come. What are you doing with those things?"

Uncle Zhang shook his head when he heard this and said: "Nothing else, I just know that the conditions here are not good. There are not even any doors or windows.

I happened to still have some wood in my house, so I brought it over to make do with it and see if I can make auxiliary doors and windows for you.

In this winter, it’s impossible to live without doors and windows. "

Only then did Mei Yin realize that although Uncle Zhang also loved catching fish, he also had carpentry skills.

Mei Yin didn't say anything more, and hurriedly thanked him: "Uncle Zhang, you came just in time!"

After sleeping all night last night, he had enough suffering without doors and windows.

When Uncle Zhang thanked Mei Yin, he waved his hands repeatedly to show that it was just a small effort.

He doesn't have much ability, so he can't help Mei Yin much, he can only do what he can.

Just as Mei Ying started talking to Uncle Zhang, this old lady came outside again, holding some pancakes in her hand.

Immediately after the aunt came over, other people from Shuangshui Village arrived one after another.

Not empty-handed.

Some brought a few eggs, while others carried a load of firewood.

Some carried some food.

Some, like Uncle Zhang, brought some wood. In a short time, Mei Yin’s place was filled with many things.

"Brother Zhang, you are a carpenter. I don't have this skill, but I can cook a stove.

Come and help some people, and let's plate up Mr. Mei's stove together.

There is no stove in the house, so it is inconvenient to cook. It doesn’t feel like a home. "

The person who spoke was Uncle Zhao, the younger brother of Chief Zhao.

There were also some diligent ladies and aunts who helped Mei Yin clean the yard thoroughly.

Mei Yin was really touched.

In other words, before he distributed the fish to the people in Shuangshui Village, he was just thinking about his very good fishing skills when he first came to Shuangshui Village.

Catching these fish was a piece of cake for him.

Send one to each household so that we can get along here and form a good relationship in the future.

Who would have thought that these people would return the favor so quickly!

"Uncle, aunt, aunt...you...you are so polite!"

Even Mei Yin didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Mr. Mei, why are you so polite? From now on, you will be a member of Shuangshui Village.

We all live together, shouldn't we take care of each other? "

"That's right! Mr. Mei, when you brought fish to my family just now, we were not so polite to you.

I accepted it immediately. "

"That's it!"

While everyone was talking, they helped Mei Yin with his work quickly.

With their help, Mei Yin's residence soon became very different.

These are the people in the countryside!

The people living here are tough and honest, full of petty calculations, but they are also full of human touch.

If you are good to them, most people will be good to you.

If you can integrate into it, you can feel the many conveniences brought by this favor.

Facing these enthusiastic folks from Shuangshui Village, what else could Mei Yin say?

I could only eat quickly to fill my stomach.

Then he called a few more people, took his tools and went out to fish.

Before leaving, he told everyone not to leave tonight but to have dinner at his place.

He wouldn't be happy if any of them left.

I just want him to go door to door and invite them!

……

In the evening, several bonfires were lit in the small courtyard in Meiyin.

The aroma of fish fills the air.

Mei Yin cooked a full fish feast under the hospitality of some aunts and aunts.

Although there are not many cooking options, the main thing is to have a large amount to fill your stomach.

All the old and young men from Shuangshui Village came and gathered here to eat and drink, which seemed particularly lively.

Even if Mei Yin told them that he would take care of the food tonight, many people would not just eat Mei Yin.

For example, those two jars of slightly turbid and sour wine were brought here by Zhao Jiachang.

There are also some pancakes and other foods that some folks brought from their homes...

……

It was late at night, and Mei Yin lay on the bed and began to sleep.

There was a whistling wind outside, but not much cold wind penetrated the house.

Newly built doors and windows have been installed to keep out the cold.

Taking advantage of the moonlight outside to look at the doors, windows, and the brand new house, Mei Yin couldn't help but reveal a smile.

It seems that life in Shuangshui Village is more comfortable than I imagined.

These folks in Shuangshui Village are very humane in what they do...

……

In Wuying Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang finally finished correcting the last memorial.

Putting down the ink pen in his hand, Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and stretched for a long time.

There was a crackling sound coming from the body.

"How is that bastard Mei Yin doing?

Have you suffered a lot? "

Zhu Yuanzhang turned around and asked as if he remembered something.

With some joy in my heart.

When he asked this question, he had already confirmed that Mei Yin was definitely not doing well...

(End of this chapter)