When I was a child, it was my idea to change my private plot into a fish pond, because I love fish.
At that time, there were two kinds of rural land distribution to households: one was for a limited period, and it was agreed to rotate planting for 3 to 5 years. When the time comes, it will be recovered by the village and allocated by lottery again; There is also a one-time distribution that will remain unchanged for a long time.
The latter, which we call private plots, means that it doesn't have to be owned by the collective. Of course, this part of the land is small. But it can be planned for a long time when it is used.
In this way, our private plot becomes a pond, rectangular and very regular.
Fish ponds are quiet on weekdays. At that time, there were no lotus seeds, only a few wild duckweeds floating on it.
Pull up a basket of weeds every day and throw them to the pond as fish food.
There is only one busy day in a year, that is, the day of draining water and catching fish.
This day is generally near the Spring Festival, "fish are getting more and more year by year". Fish is an essential dish for every family's New Year's Eve.
Choosing this time to catch fish, on the one hand, is to have fish to eat at home, on the other hand, it is also to let fish have a good market.
The people who buy fish are all from this village. So the scene of catching fish is spectacular. Everyone formed a circle around the fish pond, watching the water in the pond become shallow and the fish began to jump out.
At this time, the young man rolled up his trouser legs and walked down the pond to catch fish. They also help those who can't get off the shore to catch fish. They also help our family catch fish in vats.
Every time my brother and I were asked not to go to the pond, but every time we slipped away in the crowd while my mother was not looking.
My brother and I don't know how many children envy us. Because of course they can't come down, this is our fish pond!
We are in a hurry to go down and pick up snails. My brother, in particular, eats snail meat instead of fish.
Snails living at the bottom of fish ponds are very big, which can be as big as fists. Of course, some of them are small, but they are also bigger than ordinary snails.
Unlike fish, snails are slippery and cannot be caught. It just lay there quietly. Just watch it go over and pick it up. This makes us feel a sense of accomplishment.
We compared the size of snails we found and who picked up more.
If the adults who catch fish in the pond find snails, they will also greet us loudly. I'm glad we ran around.
It is often a long time before our mother finds us running down the pond because she is busy collecting money!
Now that we're all screwed, she can't do anything about us. If you catch a cold, you will catch a cold.
Let's have a good time, go home and change clothes, and then drink a bowl of ginger soup.
Even if you really catch a cold, you won't blame us too much. After all, it is a happy day, and it only happens once a year. Besides, on weekdays, my brother and I both help pull fish and grass, so it's a "reward". Let's go crazy.
When the water is drained, it is easy for the big fish to stay and be caught. They were quickly snapped up except what they needed.
However, we will spend more time to pick up those small fish that are left behind. It's always endless At this time, the father will greet the children who stay and watch, and whoever finds it will return it to him.
In this way, the pond has become a paradise for children.
After playing enough, dad opened the floodgate and the water came in again. This is the end of our game. If there is a fish that escapes from the net, you can live for another year.
Of course, in a couple of days, Dad will put another batch of fry in the pond. Fish ponds are pregnant with our next joke.