After having lunch and chatting a few more times, Li Laosi and Li Yong each carried a large wicker basket and set off on their way to the military camp.
Two palm-width cloth bags are added to the wicker basket, so that it will not strain your shoulders when you carry it.
The basket is lined with several layers of cotton, which is breathable and insulating, and will prevent the buns from getting wet due to stacking together.
The two of them were riding horses and running, and the heat emanating from behind them was like white wings, making them very happy.
Everyone was standing at the entrance of the village to see each other off, feeling a bit reluctant and sad. Seeing this, they couldn't help but laugh.
"Why do they look like two birdmen on horses?"
"Haha, I want to say this too!"
"I hope the buns haven't cooled down enough when we get to the camp."
"Don't worry if it gets cold, it's much warmer this time of year. "
Everyone said a few words and then dispersed to get busy.
Li Laoer didn't want to delay the children's class tomorrow, so he asked his mother and planned to go to the city immediately.
Mrs. Li didn't stop her and said, "Go to Mr. Wen's place first and bring some pork dishes and meat buns to Mr. Wen and Wen Hai. I'm afraid they don't cook often, so they always have to deal with it." Let's eat."
Soon, the pork was tied with hemp rope and the food was packed. Mrs. Cui asked Sister-in-law Qiong to bring two cloth bags, one large and one small.
The old lady smiled and helped divide the food, and then gave her son a few careful instructions.
After the family's carriage was hitched, Jia An and his family were excited to go to the city to play together. Li Laoer simply hugged Brother Cat, and for a while, Jiayin was the only child left in the family.
It's not that Li Laoer doesn't love his niece, it's just that her niece is too young for a grown man to take care of.
Fortunately, Jiayin wanted to accompany her mother, so she obediently accepted her second uncle's promise to buy snacks, and then sent them off with her little hand.
Tao Hongying's eyes were red, she really couldn't let go of her husband, but there was a lot of work at home and her daughter was always following her, so she had no time to feel sad.
Besides, Li Laoer took his nephews into the city and unexpectedly met the Liu family's carriage at the city gate.
Liu Zhiheng had just returned from Xianhe Town. He heard that Li Laoer was going to find Mr. Wen, so he handed the basket Li Laoer brought to Chang Sui.
"Tell Madam that I will also go see Mr. Wen and come home in the evening."
After that, he changed into the Li family's carriage and left together.
Chang Sui was left with a wry smile. The eldest master hadn't come back for half a month. The eldest wife was at home and didn't know why she was looking forward to it. As a result, she couldn't even enter the house!
The plan for the year begins with spring, and at this time of year, whether it is the common people or the imperial court, the most important thing is the upcoming spring sowing.
Even the most diligent censor kept his mouth shut at this time and did not dare to speak at will, for fear of causing trouble and disturbing such an important moment.
Therefore, after attending court in the morning, there was almost no one at the Yushitai in the afternoon. Everyone from Shangguan to petty officials were fishing together.
Mr. Wen is also reading and writing at home now. The books were sent from Luo'an College.
Jiaren was a very attentive child. Even after copying a copy of the Guo family's books and leaving them in the college, he did not stop writing and continued copying while reading. Then he sent the extra copy to the small courtyard.
Mr. Wen understood that this was his disciple's concern, and he was afraid that if he had time to spare, he would be sad because he was kicked out of his family.
He simply filled the book with his thoughts every day, and after finishing the book, he asked Wen Hai to give it to Jiaren.
Although the teachers and students have not seen each other for a long time, they are closely connected in this way.
Mr. Wen was really surprised and happy when he suddenly saw Li Laoer and Liu Zhiheng coming to the door with their three children.
"Why are you here free? Aren't you busy at home?"
Li Zhiheng waved his hand, "I met Mr. Er at the gate of the city and came here together."
Li Laoer also smiled and said, "My family killed a pig today. My mother You were thinking of letting me bring you a piece of pork so you can eat it fresh."
Wen Hai took the things and saw that the pork chops and steamed buns were still warm, so he smiled and said, "It's great that Mr. Second is here, and Mr. and I are still worried about eating. What? My cooking skills are terrible. After practicing for so long, I am the best at making porridge without getting mushy."
Everyone laughed and hurriedly helped set the table.
Liu Zhiheng didn't eat either, so he simply followed.
Li Laoer drank tea and talked with Liu Zhiheng and Mr. Wen.
Wen Hai took two buns and took a few children to play in the alley.
Li Laoer picked up his purse and handed it to him, "Brother Hai, these guys want to buy sheepskin balls. If you know where they can buy them, take them for a walk. There is one more thing, if you can help me ask a few questions. Even better."
Wen Hai took the purse and said with a smile, "Mr. Er, just ask."
Li Laoer briefly talked about what happened in the valley today. Wen Hai took the order and quickly took the three boys out.
Liu Zhiheng gnawed on the buns and said, "There are so many people coming and going in your valley. Are you stealing someone's business? I'm giving you eye drops behind your back."
Mr. Wen nodded, "I'm afraid the restaurants in the same city can't escape . Let's start a relationship."
Liu Zhiheng shook his head, "I think it has more to do with these flower-viewing villas outside the city. You must know that they also attract customers with their scenery. Their business was very good at first. After they opened Broken Gold Beach, Big discount. I saw that the orchards in Suijintan are about to bloom again this year. The literati in the city have talked about it a lot, which makes those families anxious, right?"
"That's all, we will all know when Wen Hai comes back. Let's eat. , this pig-killing dish is really fragrant, your traditional craftsmanship in the north is authentic. I have eaten it twice in restaurants in the city, and it tastes very strange."
"Yes, why do you think of killing pigs again at home? Isn't it the New Year or the festival? "Liu Zhiheng and Mr. Wen asked about things in the village while eating.
Li Laoer said, "This fat pig is dishonest. He jumped over the wall and fell half to death, so we have to kill him. It happened that Lao Si and Li Yong came back from the military camp and gave them a good meal and carried more than 200 steamed buns. Let's go."
"Lao Si and Li Yong are back? They seldom have good luck. How is the dock? Is the training hard?"
Mr. Wen and Liu Zhiheng are half of the village, so Mr. Yan is a soldier under a pseudonym. , they also knew a little about it, and at this time they said, "I heard that the Yan family is in a big commotion and they are looking for people everywhere. Li Yong is also brave. If he is discovered, he will be in trouble."
Li Laoer smiled and said, "Lao Si and the others He came back before dawn in the morning, and left again after lunch. He didn't meet any outsiders, so he was not afraid of being discovered. Both Lao Si and Li Yong were much stronger, especially Li Yong, who was afraid that his mother would be in front of him. I don't recognize him."
"Oh, that's it, the army really trains people. The Marquis also has a good way of leading troops. The same soldiers guarding the riverside are like tigers in the hands of the Marquis, fighting against the barbarians. We are evenly matched, but in the hands of Dingbeihou, we are losing ground." Liu Zhiheng couldn't help complaining, looking down on Dingbeihou.
Mr. Wen also nodded, "Whenever there is a war, the Marquis takes the lead and kills the enemy bravely. But Dingbei Marquis hides behind the generals for fear of being injured by the barbarians and causing low morale. How can he win the battle?"
Several people were laughing and joking . , after finishing the meal, he put away the bowls and chopsticks, changed the tea and water, and waited for Wen Hai to come back.
Wen Hai didn't waste any time. Less than an hour after leaving, he led the children back.