newbobooks Chapter 206: Even with More Food
Chapter 206: Even with More Food
In the end, everyone stood on Xiuying's side without hesitation.
Everyone supported Xiuying.
"Yes, we should try it!"
"Xiuying is right. We can't let go of this opportunity so easily!"
"Zhao Cunliang doesn't even understand his own little piece of land, so don't get involved."
After hearing Xiuying's words, everyone felt like a fire was burning in their hearts, and they couldn't wait to go to the valley to dig up the sweet potatoes.
Someone in the crowd shouted excitedly: "Let's go dig sweet potatoes!" Others were rubbing their hands, eager to try, and couldn't wait to run over.
This year's severe drought was compounded by hailstorms, and widespread despair and despair were widespread in other areas. In neighboring villages, the soil was parched and cracked, the crops were barren, and the people were emaciated, their faces pale and their eyes filled with despair and helplessness.
However, only every household in Futian Village had stored food. The faces of the people in Futian Village were filled with satisfaction and peace of mind. Children were laughing and playing in the village, and the elderly were sitting at their doorsteps leisurely basking in the sun.
There are so many sweet potatoes in the valley, and the green sweet potato vines cover the valley like a field of hope. Even if you eat sweet potatoes every day, you can still feel full.
An older sister-in-law smiled and said, "We have food stored at home, so we feel at ease and are no longer afraid of going hungry!" Everyone nodded, their faces full of longing and confidence for their future life.
Grandma Zhang stepped forward tremblingly and said worriedly, "We have so much food in our village now. This is no small matter! What if someone with bad intentions covets it?"
Grandma Zhang's wrinkled face was filled with worry, and her cloudy eyes revealed deep uneasiness.
"I'm an old woman over ninety years old. What haven't I experienced? I've seen the horrific scene of people eating their own children during disasters, and I've also witnessed the atrocities of burning, killing, and looting."
Grandma Zhang's voice trembled as she recalled the tragic past: "Back then, people would do anything unscrupulous just to survive. Now that our village has so much food, we may end up in trouble." As she spoke, she shook her head and sighed helplessly.
After hearing what Grandma Zhang said, everyone's originally excited mood was suddenly overshadowed and they fell into deep thought.
Xiuying frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then suggested, "Don't panic, everyone. I have an idea. The checkpoint set up at the village entrance during the drought shouldn't be removed for now. It serves as an early warning. If anything unusual is discovered, we can notify everyone in time so we can be prepared."
Xiuying's eyes were firm and her tone was steady, which made people unconsciously convinced.
"Also, the two teams guarding the water source can no longer just watch the water source as before. Let's turn them into patrol teams, splitting them into daytime and nighttime patrols, alternating between them.
The daytime patrols will focus on checking the surroundings of the village, watching for any strangers or suspicious signs. The nighttime patrols will remain alert and watch for any movement.
Xiuying gestured as she spoke, her expression serious and earnest.
"This way, the safety of our village will be better guaranteed, and everyone can live more peacefully and plan for our future."
Xiuying's eyes are full of concern and responsibility for the village and villagers.
After hearing Xiuying's proposal, the villagers nodded in agreement. Everyone whispered to each other that Xiuying's idea was a good one.
Many men patted their chests and said, "Xiuying, this is a brilliant idea! If anyone dares to take our food, he will never come back!"
These men were all ready to fight, their faces full of anger and determination.
"We are not to be trifled with. Anyone who dares to attack us will be made to know how powerful we are!"
A burly man waved his strong arms and shouted loudly.
"Yes, let's unite as one and protect our village and food!"
The other man echoed, his eyes full of ruthlessness.
For a moment, everyone was excited and their determination to defend the village and food was burning like a raging fire.
After some heated discussion, a decision was finally reached: the task of digging sweet potatoes in the mountains was assigned to the women and children of the village.
A respected elder said solemnly: "The women are careful and the children are strong. Let them work together to dig sweet potatoes, and we will definitely be able to do it."
The women looked at each other, their eyes revealing determination and confidence, while the children jumped up and down excitedly, unable to wait to set off.
The men in the village took on the responsibility of protecting the village.
A strong man clenched his fists and shouted, "We are strong and powerful. We must guard the village like an iron barrel. Not even a fly can fly in!"
The other men responded one after another, their expressions serious and solemn, like soldiers about to go to the battlefield.
"Everyone, go dig sweet potatoes without worry. We'll protect the village!"
The men straightened their backs, demonstrated immense responsibility and courage, and made people feel extremely reassured.
The village chief stood in the middle of the crowd and solemnly warned, "Everyone, please be quiet and listen to me. We need to organize a small team to go to the city to investigate the situation."
The village chief cleared his throat and continued, "It's time to sell the broiler chickens raised by each household, but we can't just act blindly. We need to understand the situation outside and the market conditions."
The village chief glanced at the crowd, his tone growing more serious. "Only after we've fully understood all this can we discuss how to sell the chickens and what the appropriate price should be. This affects the income of every household, so everyone needs to pay attention."
After hearing what the village chief said, everyone nodded in agreement and began to discuss in a low voice who was suitable to go to the city to gather information.
Finally, after a heated and detailed discussion, everyone finally reached a decision. The village sent Li Shenghui, the youngest son of the village chief, and Yang Qingfeng, the daughter of Xiuying.
An old man stroked his beard and said, "Li Shenghui and Yang Qingfeng can read and write, are smart, and have studied in the provincial capital and seen the world. It will be a good idea to let them go." Everyone nodded in agreement.
In addition, each family also sent a laborer to take advantage of this opportunity to purchase what the family needed. These people included strong young men and experienced middle-aged men. They quickly gathered together and formed a team of more than 40 people.
Xiuying generously lent out two ox carts and two donkey carts to carry everyone's shopping.
The team was full of energy and determination. Li Shenghui, standing at the front, said in a resounding voice, "We are carrying the expectations of the entire village this time. We must get to the bottom of the situation and live up to our mission!"