Chapter 24 Kufu Bamboo

Lao Liu put the ginseng in his backpack and took everyone to another place in the forest. Like before, this place was also surrounded by towering trees. The difference was that an area of ​​about 100 meters was cleared in the gaps between the trees.

There are about three-thirds of the ground, and there are clusters of delightful American ginseng growing in the ground. It seems to be growing well and the greenery is refreshing.

He looked at the piece of American ginseng for a moment, then took out a small shovel and a small hoe from his backpack and went to dig out the roots of the American ginseng. He was not as careful as he was with ginseng, which was both deer cone and ginseng.

The soil in the border forest is soft and fertile. In the past, a large amount of dead branches and leaves accumulated over time. It was not easy for him to clear this area.

In Lao Liu's eyes, American ginseng was obviously not as valuable as ginseng, so he dug one with a shovel and a small hoe.

After digging out the American ginseng, Lao Liu grabbed the branches and leaves of the American ginseng and said to Le Lang and the others, "It's good to dig the American ginseng like this. Just be careful and don't touch the big rhizomes. Everyone, hurry up and dig it out later."

I'll give you a few, but they're not as valuable as ginseng."

As soon as they heard that something was being taken, everyone immediately acted quickly. When Naruto who was standing aside heard that something was being taken, the wound that was still aching a lot immediately healed for the most part, and he also lay aside and started digging. Saburo originally wanted to dig as well.

Look, he was holding two little ones in his hands. The little ones were not at all comfortable crawling around in his hands, so he had to give up.

In the jungle, there are lush trees and overgrown weeds. This approximately three-thirds of the American ginseng field would have been lost to the weeds, thanks to Lao Liu coming to pull the weeds from time to time.

About three thirds of the land was not very big. Several people started digging together, only focusing on quantity but not quality. In a short time, nearly half of it was dug. Even Naruto, who was already semi-crippled, dug several trees, which was also here.

The soil is soft and easy to dig, otherwise they would cry if it were replaced by the patches of red soil outside. But then again, American ginseng cannot grow on red soil.

Lao Liu stopped for a while and saw the piles of American ginseng. He simply stopped digging and sat aside to trim the branches and leaves of the American ginseng and shake off the excess soil. This was only the first rough processing. After returning, he

You also need to use a soft brush to brush off the dirt on the surface of American ginseng, and then place it in a cool place to dry, so that you can sell it at a good price.

About three-thirds of the land was plowed by a few wild oxen in one go. After Lelang and the others dug the American ginseng, they sat down to rest and drink water. Naruto couldn't sit down, so he had no choice but to lean against a tree that looked more pleasing to the eye and clean.

Go up, but I was thinking: I have dug some American ginseng, and Lao Liu will be embarrassed not to give me some when the time comes. I looked over at Lao Liu, who was busy cutting the branches and leaves of American ginseng, so I have time to take care of it.

Naruto's thoughts. Le Lang looked at Lao Liu who was busy at the side and thought that there was nothing to do. He might as well dig some bamboo shoots. He remembered that there seemed to be a bamboo forest nearby, and it was almost out now.

During the bamboo shoot season, his grandfather brought him here, and he never forgot the taste after eating it once.

"Shenmin, you and Lao Liu are here, Lao Qi and I are going to dig something." Le Lang thought for a moment and said to Shenmin.

"What are you digging for? What's there to dig in the place where this bird doesn't poop?" Naruto listened and rolled his eyes angrily and said to Le Lang, but no one paid attention to him. He is sick now and cannot

Talk to him.

"What are you digging for?" Lao Liu, who was busy on the side, asked curiously after hearing Le Lang's words. He was quite familiar with this place, but he didn't know what good things there were here.

"Bamboo shoots are bitter."

"You're talking about the bamboo forest over there, are there any bamboo shoots in that thing? I've never seen it before." Lao Liu said to Le Lang while cutting the branches and leaves.

"It's okay, I'll go take a look."

"Then you and Lao Qi go. It's easier to take care of them. I'll just stay here to avoid any accidents." Shen Min said at the side.

"Yeah." Le Lang nodded and took Lao Qi away. Originally, Sanlang wanted to follow, but he was driven back by Le Lang. This section of the road was a bit difficult to walk, and he also wanted to go early and come back early, so he could

It's a little cumbersome to carry him. Besides, he also has two little porcupines in his hands? How to get there.

Le Lang took Lao Qi to a relatively high hillside and looked around. The desolate state of the trees after winter suddenly appeared in front of him. Le Lang looked for the direction and found that a few years later, he would be hiding in the bamboo forest.

He couldn't remember exactly which direction he was in, and besides, it was hard to tell which direction he was in the jungle without obvious signs. He looked around, found the right direction, and waved the machete in his hand to cut through brambles and lead the way.

, and quickly walked towards the determined direction.

In the misty jungle, there are many trees where one person and two people hug each other. The small trees are overgrown with weeds, all kinds of wild vines are intertwined, and dead branches and leaves are everywhere. Fortunately, the mosquitoes disappear after winter. Otherwise, if it rains after the beginning of spring, mosquitoes will become more common.

Heap, the kind of flowery mountain mosquito with black and white tentacles will make you miserable and let you know what it is like to enter the mountain forest. Le Lang was cutting weeds and saplings in front, opening a path that few or no one walked through.

On the way, Lao Qi raised his crossbow and did not dare to be careless at all. Although wild animals seldom come out to move after winter, Uncle Afu said that there are groups of mountain dogs recently, so it is better to be careful.

Le Lang couldn't help but laugh when he saw Lao Qi's cautious look, but he didn't care about him. He just focused on clearing the way ahead. After climbing another mountain, he came to a basin sandwiched between two mountains. The basin was not big and full of overgrown trees.

Clusters of green bamboo, although it has entered winter, but no bamboo leaves have fallen. On one side of the rock wall, a small waterfall hits itself from above, forming a stream below that flows slowly through the bamboo forest.

The stream is clear, gentle and winding down.

Le Lang wiped the sweat from his forehead, picked up the kettle and drank some water to regain his energy, and cut all the way. Even though he was young, strong and full of energy, his hands were sore.

"Okay, don't be stuck here, go dig quickly, don't keep them waiting." Lao Qi patted him next to him and urged. Le Lang rolled his eyes and couldn't help but rest. But he didn't say anything.

What, just immerse yourself in the bitter bamboo forest.

"Book of Fujian" records that the bamboo shoots grow in the winter when they are dug up and eaten, and the taste is particularly delicious.

The thickest Kufu bamboo is no more than a finger thick, it can be five or six meters long, and it can be used to make flutes.

The Kufu bamboo shoots do not emerge from the ground like winter bamboo shoots, but are buried underground like Ma bamboo and green bamboo. It is best to do the Kufu bamboo shoots in the morning. After the dew in the morning, there will be a water mark on the ground where the Kufu bamboo shoots are.

You only need to look at the water traces to dig out the bamboo. It is already afternoon, and the water traces have evaporated by this time, so the water traces are no longer visible. However, there is a way, but you must have good eyesight, that is, you must carefully look at the ground to see if there is any moisture.

Look at the tips of the bamboo shoots that come out, or see if there are small mounds of soil that are slightly raised, and if there are cracks on the mounds. If you are sure, there are bamboo shoots underneath.

Kufu bamboo shoots that have emerged from the ground and have turned green cannot be eaten. They taste very bitter, very bitter, and may be more bitter than gall. In the Kufu bamboo forest, Lelang gave full play to the spirit of his ancestors who were not afraid of hardship and tiredness, and worked hard

While digging bamboo shoots, Lao Qi leisurely found a place to sit outside, crossed his legs and looked around. He looked at the quiet creek gurgling down and the bamboo forest swaying gently in the breeze, and felt that

The place was really picturesque, like a fairyland on earth. He felt comfortable outside, but he didn't care that Le Lang was digging bamboo shoots hard inside.

Because no one has taken care of the Kufu Bamboo Forest for many years, it has grown so densely that it is extremely difficult to walk. There are piles of bamboo leaves on the ground, and there is an unpleasant rotten smell from time to time. It is densely covered with spider webs and the bamboo branches are low. To find bamboo shoots, you have to clear the ground.

The layers of bamboo leaves made Lelang miserable. I remember when he and his grandfather came here, they stood aside and watched his grandfather dig them. When he went back to eat, he only remembered how delicious the bamboo shoots were, but he didn't expect it.

Digging bamboo shoots is so tiring.

The bamboo forest is quite large, and Lelang dug out a bag full after digging for a while. Originally, he had to bring a bamboo shoot knife specially designed to dig bamboo shoots, so as not to destroy the shoots and allow the bamboo shoots to grow in an orderly cycle. However,

This trip to dig bamboo shoots was just a last minute idea for Lelang, so he didn’t bring a bamboo shoot knife, so he had to dig with a machete because he was a little tired.

"Hey, this is..." Le Lang was about to walk out with his packed bags, but he accidentally saw a pile of things growing not far away.

The thing resembles a mesh of dry white snakeskin, with a dark green cap, a snow-white cylindrical stipe, a pink egg-shaped stipe, and a delicate white mesh skirt at the top of the stipe from the cap to the

Spread out at the bottom is the bamboo fungus known as the "Fairy in Snow Skirt", "Flower of Mountain Treasures", "Flower of Fungi" and "Queen of Fungi".

Dictyophora is rich in nutrients, rich in fragrance and delicious. It has been listed as one of the "Eight Treasures of Grass" since ancient times. Dictyophora also has the effects of nourishing and strengthening, replenishing qi and brain, calming the mind and strengthening the body; nourishing qi and yin, moistening the lungs and relieving coughs

, clear away heat and dampness. Nowadays, the wild bamboo fungus is worth its weight in gold.

Lelang also didn't expect that there would be bamboo fungus here at this time. He was just looking for bamboo shoots. But it's not surprising when he thinks about it. The bamboo fungus usually grows in warm and humid bamboo forests in autumn, although it's already gone outside now.

It's a bit cold, but it's quite warm in this bamboo forest. It's in this climate that the growth time of bamboo fungus is extended. Moreover, there is such a small stream in the bamboo forest. The climate is humid all year round, which is simply natural bamboo.

Sun growing base.

Lelang quickly put down the bag full of bamboo shoots, took out another bag from the backpack at the back, and rushed to the place where the bamboo shoots were growing. In a short time, he went to more than a dozen places to pick a bag full of bamboo shoots. Don't look at this.

One bag was a lot, but it was very light, as if it were nothing, and even less after it was dried. When he returned to the place where he put the bamboo shoots, he picked up the bamboo shoots and started to leave. After taking two steps, he realized that he had done something stupid, and he couldn't help but take pictures.

He touched his forehead and muttered "You banana guava" in a low voice. But it turned out that he actually forgot to leave a good space and wandered around in the bamboo forest for such a long time carrying a lot of things.

Immediately, I quickly put the bamboo fungus into the Yu Ruyi space. This thing must not be seen by the wolf-like boys outside, otherwise it will definitely be looted. I also have to put half of the bamboo shoots in, mainly because it is easy to carry.
Chapter completed!