Chapter 325 The General’s Visit

When many people gather firewood, the flames are high, and when there are many people, work becomes more efficient.

By noon, three acres of wasteland had been plowed.

The unearthed stones, tree roots, and grass roots were also cleaned up by the women.

When encountering larger tree roots, several men gathered around to dig, truly "digging three feet into the ground." They used saws and axes to cut the exposed tree roots, trying to dig deep enough to avoid having to plow them later. encountered obstacles.

If the tree roots are too deep, leave them alone. If they are less than three feet deep, let them exist. It will not hinder planting anyway.

When digging the ground, everyone found a lot of mouse holes, rabbit nests, and snake holes.

Rabbits are very alert little animals and have long since run away.

Some rats or snakes in some caves have been choked to death by the thick smoke, and some are still dying.

Some people wanted to take back the dead or still alive rats and snakes to eat, but the old village chief stopped them.

"Don't catch them! Are you short of food or meat? Don't cause trouble! Who knows if these guys running around in the Devil's Valley are contaminated with miasma? It's better to dig a deeper hole and bury them!"

In fact, with Qiao Ran here, any epidemic would not be a problem at all, but the old village chief did not want to cause trouble to Ran Yatou, and he did not have to waste the old god's favor on Ran Yatou.

When everyone heard this, they thought of the many batches of grain, meat, and vegetables they had received in the past few days. No one wanted to take risks because they didn't know whether there was any diseased rat or snake meat, so they used shovels to shovel these snakes and rats. Buried in a dug deep pit.

The scene that Jia Tongpan imagined of these refugees eating rat meat and contracting diseases and dying tragically will never be seen again.

When it was time to cook, the women and old people took the children of several years old back to the camp to cook. However, the men and teenagers seemed to be tireless and persisted in working until their families brought lunch. .

Then he stopped what he was doing, took the clean cloth handed to him by his family, wiped the gray and black marks on his face that had been washed away by sweat, then picked up the hot and fragrant rice and ate it with meat and vegetables. Delicious dishes, I really feel that my life is happier and happier than when I was in my hometown in Qingzhou.

Although it was tiring to open up wasteland, this land gave them great hope.

Everyone worked hard just to build a better home for their families on this land and give them a more prosperous life.

When they finished work that evening, they had dug six or seven acres of land.

This is because at the beginning, there were a lot of rocks and branches buried in the soil to clear, so the speed was a bit slow.

Most of the stones and branches have been cleared today, and starting tomorrow, the plowing will be more efficient.

Looking at the large piece of land that has been plowed, although my body is tired, my heart is satisfied.

The next day, while the man was digging the land, Qiao Ran went to survey the terrain, reconfirm the direction of the canal, and adjust the original design of the new village.

That ray of sky was still there mysteriously, attracting Qiao Ran and making her want to go in and find out.

What will happen on the other side of the gap in the sky?

Another valley? Or the top of the mountain? Or is it a big cave?

However, just when Qiao Ran was looking for a chance to go in and find out, someone from the camp came over to call her.

It turned out that it was General Zheng and his wife who came with the child Zheng Ruolan.

When Qiao Ran returned to the camp, she saw three carriages parked in the open space in front of the tent area. The carriage drivers and servants, as well as a few women left behind in the village, had already unloaded the things on the carriages.

Those things include fresh meat, vegetables, peanuts, melon seeds, candies, preserves, fruits that are rare to see in winter, and even fireworks and firecrackers that many city people buy during the New Year.

Qiao Ran sighed that the gift was really complete, and walked towards her tent.

Before reaching her tent, Qiao Ran saw a burly figure studying her tent carefully outside the tent.

As she got closer, Qiao Ran heard the man's exclamation: "Not bad! Really good! I didn't expect it to be like this... Well, so solid..."

"General?"

Qiao Ran called softly, and the man was surprised to realize that there was someone standing behind him, and said quickly: "Miss Qiao, are you back? I'm here to thank you. You saved my little girl last time, and I haven't had time to thank you properly. .”

Qiao Ran said quickly: "General, there is no need to be polite. Butler Zheng has already sent so many gifts, it is enough."

Hearing the sound outside the tent, the people inside also came out.

Before Qiao Ran could greet the general's wife, she saw a small pink figure rushing toward her.

The next moment, her legs were hugged by a pair of small hands.

"Sister Qiao! Sister Qiao! Lan'er misses you so much!"

Qiao Ran looked down and saw a beautiful little girl wearing a pink silk satin robe, a small pink cloak, a cute little tie on her head, and a pink ribbon. Isn't she the same girl she was wearing that day? The little baby rescued in Juxian Building?

She touched the little guy's crotch and smiled back: "How is Xiao Lan'er doing lately?"

Zheng Lin, who had just come out, quickly reminded Xiao Ruolan: "Lan'er!"

Xiao Ruolan let go of Qiao Ran's hand, took two steps back, and thanked Qiao Ran deeply:

"Ruolan thanks Sister Qiao for saving her life! If it hadn't been for Sister Qiao's rescue, Ruolan might not have been able to live in this world that day, and she wouldn't have been able to be the sweetheart of her father and mother. Dad and mother said, yes Sister Qiao gave me a second life, I will remember Sister Qiao’s kindness for the rest of my life, and I must repay Sister Qiao well in the future!”

The little guy's childish yet serious words made everyone around him look a little more serious.

Qiao Ran hurriedly stepped forward to help the little person up, hugged her, gently pinched her chubby cheeks, and smiled:

"Don't worry too much, it's just that my sister happens to know this first aid method. Lan'er is so cute, no one can take you away from your parents. But please remember to eat in the future, don't eat too hard. No matter what you eat, you must chew it thoroughly before swallowing."

Xiao Ruolan nodded repeatedly: "Yeah! Lan'er must listen to Sister Qiao's words! She will never eat randomly again in the future."

General Zheng and his wife looked at each other with helplessness and relief in their eyes.

I didn't expect that my naughty daughter would listen to Miss Qiao so much.

Mrs. Qiao, who was holding Xiaoba beside her, quickly greeted her: "It's cold outside, so let's go in and chat by the fire!"

After everyone entered the tent, they gathered around the charcoal basin and sat on wooden stools.

It was not yet noon, but Chen Huiniang, Lin Guizhen, Mrs. Qin, and even Qiao Nan and Qiao Xi were still clearing land in Devil's Valley. Only Mrs. Qiao was left at home to watch Qiao Bei, Qiao Xing, Qiao Yue and Xiao Ba. A little grandchild.

The three little guys, Bei, Xing and Yue, were very happy to see a little guest coming to their house, and she was also a little sister dressed so nicely. They took people with them and went to the corner of the tent to show off their little pets.