Chapter 171: Borrow a shotgun
Xu Jinning naturally didn’t know that his voice could be heard by the cannon fodder.
So, after knowing that this was a **** hunt, she was very worried.
Being a little restless, he kept trying to persuade them not to go, or to bring more powerful weapons.
For example, the shotgun in the hands of the militiamen!
Except for the Xu Xiangdong brothers, the rest of the Xu family heard their thoughts about this incident and could not see the image.
But seeing Xu Jinning's anxious and worried look, they felt that there must be a reason why she was like this.
So, Xu Aiguo spoke.
“I think it’s definitely not possible to ask everyone to cancel and not go hunting.”
“Yes, I think so too.” Xu Xiangdong also nodded.
Everyone is very excited and ready for the hunt. How could it be canceled just because of one or two words from them?
The brothers may not go.
However, you cannot ignore the life and death of the villagers knowing that something will happen.
Although they may not have much contact with each other, they are all from the same village and many of them grew up together.
Of course, if possible, they don’t want the upcoming Spring Festival to be cast in a haze of blood and sadness.
“Then think about it again.”
"How about we go to He Yi to discuss and borrow a shotgun from them." Xu Xiangbei suggested.
With shotguns, thirty or so people are capable of fighting even seven adult wild boars.
And what he meant was the captain of the militia.
“Brother, do you think he is willing to lend it to us?” Xu Xiangbei asked.
They have a militia, formed by members of each production team, responsible for protecting the safety of each production team when necessary.
Militiamen are equipped with shotguns, but their shotguns cannot be lent out casually.
At the beginning, Xu Xiangdong joined the militia and was the captain of the militia, and He Yi had a competitive relationship with him at the beginning.
However, in the competition, He Yi lost to Xu Xiangdong, so Xu Xiangdong became the captain of the militia.
Later, Xu Xiangdong resigned from the militia due to some matters, and He Yi was the one who succeeded him.
Xu Xiangbei was a little worried about whether He Yi was unwilling to borrow the shotgun this time because of the original competition.
Xu Xiangdong was silent. It was really hard to say on this point.
As far as he knows, although He Yi is a bit stingy, he is smart, has a clear sense of grudges, and is relatively tactful in his behavior.
Generally speaking, people are still okay.
But the matter of lending a shotgun is not a trivial matter. Although He Yi is the captain of the militia, he may not be able to lend him a shotgun, especially if the number of shotguns to be borrowed is definitely not one, but two.
"I'll ask about the shotgun," Xu Xiangdong said.
No matter whether you are willing or not, you have to ask to find out.
If He Yi is not willing, then he has to think again and make any plans about hunting in the mountains.
Hence, the hunting was happening in these few days, so Xu Xiangdong didn't delay much, and went out to the place where the militia team was.
When he arrived, He Yizheng was commanding the militiamen and training.
“Cheer up, everyone.”
“Zhang Tiezhu, stand up straight with your legs.”
“As the new year is approaching, our militiamen must train themselves well, stay in good condition, and be ready to protect the villagers at any time.”
He Yi's voice sounded loud and clear in the wide open space.
He Yi is only in his twenties this year. Both his face and the skin on his body are tanned.
He is tall and has a strong build.
Probably because of his dark skin and strong facial features, when he scolded someone with a stern face, he seemed not to be easy to mess with and a bit difficult to get along with.
He Yi turned around and saw Xu Xiangdong walking from a distance. He Yi frowned slightly and then walked up...
… “You mean to borrow a shotgun to hunt wild boars?”
"right."
“How much do you want to borrow?”
“At least ten. How many can you borrow?”
The two sat down and talked, and He Yi poured Xu Xiangdong a glass of water.
"If there are only three or four wild boars, thirty or so of you, armed with axes and hatchets, should be able to handle it."
“I am afraid that there will be more than one wild boar herd, so I always want to be on the safe side.”
After hearing this, He Yi remained silent and did not speak.
“If it’s inconvenient, then I…”
"Can."
Xu Xiangdong was about to get up and leave when He Yi agreed.
"Well, that day, I lent you fifteen shotguns, but I have a condition, that is, if you encounter more wild boars, more than five adult wild boars, then the pork can be divided among our militiamen, and we don't want more. , half a pig at most.”
Actually, He Yi's request is not excessive. After all, if these fifteen shotguns are useful, the bullets in them will not be available casually.
Moreover, if it is really like what Ning Ning said.
Encountering two wild boar groups, nine adult wild boars and two piglets, that's a lot of pork.
Let alone giving half a wild boar to the militia, even one wild boar is more than enough.
"Okay, but I have to ask other people in the village about this." After all, if the wild boar is hunted, everyone will have a share of the pork, and he cannot make the decision alone.
“That’s natural, then I’ll wait for your news.”
Xu Xiangdong didn't waste any time. After leaving He Yi, he gathered together those who planned to go hunting in the mountains and asked for their opinions.
When everyone heard that there was a shotgun, they were immediately shocked.
That is a shotgun. If they encounter more wild boars, even if they encounter a blind bear, they will be able to fight, and they can catch more prey.
The most important thing of course is that their safety is more secure.
Although these people have been to the back mountains since they were children, there are very few deeper mountains.
And deep mountains often hide unknown dangers.
Sometimes, just having an axe, sickle, and hatchet is not enough.
There is nothing better than a shotgun with bullets.
And if enough prey is caught, it is not an exaggeration to give some to the militia. After all, when people lend them guns, they bear risks, and there must always be some benefits.
Besides, they are militiamen. Whenever any production team needs help with something, the militia team is the first to show up.
Everyone has a favorable impression of the militia.
“I think it’s okay.”
“I think it’s okay too.”
"Then Xiangdong, it's up to you to tell Captain He Yi to agree to this matter."
"Okay." Since everyone agreed, Xu Xiangdong readily agreed to the matter.
Soon, he went to tell He Yi about their decision.
"Okay, I will prepare 15 shotguns. You can just come and get them when the time comes."
“Okay, thank you.”
Looking at Xu Xiangdong’s leaving figure, Zhang Tiezhu asked He Yi, “Captain, why did you agree to lend it to Xu Xiangdong?”
After all, everyone knows about He Yi’s competition with Xu Xiangdong.
“Why not borrow it?” He Yi asked back.