Chapter 293: There Seem to Be Too Many People

When Han Li told Village Chief Zhao and the others yesterday that he wanted to borrow a donkey, he learned that there was a special tool called "ice string" (ice piercing) in places with big rivers and lakes, but the river surface in Shanghe Village was too small, so there was no such thing prepared.

However, there were several long iron chisels in the village. This thing was used to pry rocks and open mountains in the early years. Now it is used to poke the frozen ground when people are away in winter and need to build a shed on the street or dig a pit in the field.

Han Li tied the donkey and the sled at the door of his house, and there were several long iron chisels on the sled.

After returning home, the Yun sisters had almost packed up. They were also energetic today, with rosy and attractive faces, and their eyes exuded a happy light.

"Brother Li, have you driven the donkey back?"

"Yes, stop at the door now, pack up the things you need to bring, and then we'll start eating."

"Everything has been packed, go wash your hands first, and we'll go get the food."

While Han Li was eating, others began to go out one after another to see what was going on.

When they saw that the donkey pulling the sled had stopped at the door of Han Li's house, they went home, put on thick clothes, and came here with their things.

Today, all the educated youths were like attending a meeting, except Zhou Guoqing who was still lying on the kang and didn't go out, even Wu Lili had to go with them after hearing the news.

Meng Zaihong from Tianjin was the most active. She was embarrassed to come directly to Han Li's house, so she went to Hao Hongmin's house first and dragged them over together.

"Han Li, Sister Yun, we're here."

Han Li and the others were cleaning up the dishes at this time, and they heard Yang Xiuying's voice.

"Come to the house and rest for a while. We will set off when everyone arrives."

Not long after, Zhang Xiangjun and Zhang Yaozu came together, followed by Yan Weimin from Henan Province and Xu Yongjian from Shandong Province.

Wu Lili came with two female educated youths, Qi Ruying and Yuan Hongying, and finally He Mi, Qi Zhaodi, Hou Yuhua, Zhang Shulan and others.

After everyone arrived, they began to load things onto the sled. Although some people had never fished before, fishing rods, bags, and small stools were still standard equipment for everyone, and of course there were some other things that everyone thought could be used.

Han Li brought more things, including casseroles, leather mats, and firewood.

Others saw that Han Li was still carrying firewood, and after feeling the cold wind, they went home and brought some back.

The things of seventeen or eighteen people filled up more than half of the sled pulled by the donkey, but the consumable firewood occupied most of the space.

Han Li also put the dogs on the sled at this time. At first, they kept shaking, but finally they calmed down after a long howl from the head dog.

Han Li looked at the empty dog ​​sled and called Zhang Yaozu and the others to move some firewood up.

Han Li's dog sled led the way, and Zhang Yaozu drove the donkey-pulled sled to the rear, and then they set off.

This was the first collective activity for the educated youth. Although no one knew whether they could get the fish back, they were almost suffocated after staying in the house for a long time, so they were happy to go out and have some fresh air.

At the beginning, they gathered in groups of three or two to talk, but before they had walked far, the cold wind from the northeast taught them the meaning of the two words "shut up".

Now when everyone was walking, there was only the crunching sound of snow under their feet, the panting of the donkey and the dogs, and the sound of the cold wind whistling in their ears.

Han Li heard Village Chief Zhao describe the situation in the lower reaches of the stream yesterday, and he also had a certain understanding of where to go to break the ice and fish.

After they left the village, they kept walking downstream. As there were many people and many things to do, the speed of progress was not very fast.

After Han Li led everyone to pass a bend in the river, they stopped not long after. He looked at this position and announced that they had arrived.

This place is sheltered from the wind and facing the sun, which is a good place for winter fishing. In addition, Village Chief Zhao said that the water here is also deeper, and the chance of catching fish is also higher.

Then everyone excitedly began to look for their favorite place to break the ice and start fishing, but at this time Han Li specifically reminded everyone.

"Here I want to remind everyone that because the ice surface is solid and smooth, it is most dangerous to break the ice and dig a hole with an iron chisel. If the sharp iron chisel is not careful and pierces the leg or foot, it will be troublesome. So everyone must do it according to their ability. If female comrades can't do it, they can ask male comrades to help dig ice. We all focus on safety."

After Han Li said this, many men couldn't help but pick up the iron chisel and started digging in the place they chose.

However, when the iron chisels in their hands collided with the ice, they all grinned. The recoil force was really strong. Zhang Yaozu was almost injured in the leg by the iron chisel that bounced back.

Seeing this scene, no one expected to make a hole for each person, and they started to make a hole together in groups of three or two according to their usual relationships.

Meng Zaihong had experience in ice chiseling and ice fishing, so she took Hao Hongmei and Yang Xiuying to choose a place with better light and started to chisel the ice slowly.

He Mi's face was wrapped in a scarf, leaving only her eyes. Her eyes were smiling like a narrow crescent moon, and she spread her hands and said.

"Qi Xiaomei and I won't waste the effort to chisel the ice. Yingying, we will follow you later."

Hou Yuhua was a little annoyed at this time. Why didn't she say this first, but her eyes were always fixed on Han Li.

Before Yun Yingying opened her mouth, Han Li spoke.

"With so many people sharing an ice cave, the entrance to the cave needs to be very large, which greatly reduces safety. Everyone just needs to pick the place they like and leave the ice cutting to me later."

When Han Li said this, everyone realized that they were on the ice. If the hole was too big, wouldn't it collapse easily?

So each of them started to pick a place that felt good to them. Only He Mi looked at Han Li with a hint of resentment in his eyes.

Sister Yun chose a place that was more pleasing to the eye. Under the cover of Han Li's decomposition ability, the iron drill was like a sword sharpening iron like mud, and soon a hole in the ice larger than a bucket was made.

"Li Geqian is so awesome. He can dig an ice cave so quickly."

After hearing this, Han Li originally wanted to say a few H-tongued words, but when he saw Yun Yingying's words attracted the attention of several people, he could only swallow the words that came to his lips.

"It's nothing. I just have more accuracy and strength."

"Brother Han, help us get it done."

Of course, Han Li would not refuse these easy things. As long as the other party asked, Han Li would help cut through the ice.

But when Han Li came to He Mi to help.