Dressed as a cute kid with a farm: Pick up a brother to farm

The large drying yard in the small mountain village was once again crowded with people.

However, what was different this time was that there were many more people wrapped in rags, and many injured people whose wounds had not yet healed.

There were a few people sitting nearby, dressed in mourning clothes, looking gloomy.

They were there on behalf of their family.

They couldn't just abandon their family members and hold a big meeting. It would be great if someone went back to pass on the news.

Everyone's expression seemed somewhat solemn.

One reason is that with the family members of the deceased around, there is inevitably a sense of embarrassment.

Secondly, everyone was called to a meeting before their injuries had healed yet, and the head of the family was required to attend. This clearly meant that something big was about to happen, and everyone couldn't help but feel uneasy.

The village chief's body was still bandaged with cloth strips and he attended the meeting with injuries.

At first glance, there were no more than two young and middle-aged people sitting there who were unharmed.

"Pot pot."

Ye Yaoyao looked at the solemn atmosphere at the scene and pulled Meng Huaishao's sleeve with some concern.

"fine."

Meng Huaishao patted the baby's back, smiled at her soothingly, and whispered: "Didn't Brother Cai say that we should just come and listen, just go through the motions."

"Oh!"

Ye Yaoyao then remembered that Niu Hongcai came yesterday and seemed to have said this.

After she stopped worrying about her family, she pricked up her ears and listened carefully to what the village chief was saying.

"After the parliament last month, I discussed with the elders and asked Shitou to go to Linyang County to inquire about the situation. Just yesterday, Shitou came back."

When everyone heard this, they all looked up and looked at Niu Ershi who was standing nearby.

Niu Ershi didn't say anything, but just smiled at everyone. The smile was not very bright.

"Shi Tou said that the situation in Linyang County is not very good. It is even worse than the news that came before."

"The water level of the Linyang River has dropped by almost half, and it is expected that there will be problems with water supply for irrigating crops this summer."

The village chief's tone was a little heavy, and the villagers below felt even heavier.

"Linyang County is not doing well, so what should we do?"

"There's no water in the upper reaches of the Linyang River, so aren't we in the lower reaches doomed?"

Everyone looked nervous and talked in low voices.

"Everyone, please be patient!"

The village chief raised his hands and gently pressed them down, signaling everyone to be quiet and continued speaking.

"Although the situation is serious, Shitou brought us good news!"

"What good news?"

When the villagers heard the good news, their eyes lit up.

"Does Linyang County have a way to deal with drought? Or does the imperial court have a way? Just like we can stock up on food in advance?"

"Everyone's guesses are pretty close."

The village chief's frowning brows finally relaxed a little, barely allowing him to smile.

"The government is already recruiting migrant workers to repair the reservoir. It is said that they are preparing to store water to cope with the possible drought in the summer."

"Although we are a little far from Linyang County, at least the government is doing something. We shouldn't die of thirst this year."

When the villagers below heard the news, the emotions that had been suppressed for a long time finally felt released a little.

While they were excitedly discussing the good news, they did not notice that the village chief and elders sitting in the front were not laughing along with them.

Water in a drought year represents not only life, but also money...

Their small mountain village is so far away from Linyang County. Even if Linyang County has stored water, what does it have to do with them?

Even when the most difficult times come, Linyang County will allocate water to them, but can that precious water really reach the hands of ordinary people like them?

Even if they could, how many kilograms of water could they buy with the money in their pockets?

They are no longer so naive as to think they can get life-saving water without spending any money.

The village chief and the elders tacitly kept these difficult issues to themselves.

It is always better to have hope than despair.

On this side, Ye Yaoyao was surprised.

“Is there a reservoir here?”

She still remembered the water conservancy project in her previous life that shocked the world. It was so spectacular, benefiting the country and the people, and benefiting future generations.

There is actually a reservoir here?

Needless to say, the reservoir in Linyang County cannot be compared with that peerless water conservancy project.

But this is also amazing!

If it is a drought year and the reservoir is full, it can definitely save the lives of thousands of people.

"Yeah." Meng Huaishao nodded, "Linyang County does have a reservoir, but it seems to have never been used."

Given Meng Huaishao's limited age, he has never heard of the origin of the reservoir. He only knows that such a thing exists.

"According to Shitou, the repair of the reservoir in Linyang County requires a large number of laborers. Now everyone is signing up for work. Each strong laborer will be given one stone of grain every month."

"One stone of grain?"

All the villagers present were shocked.

One dan of grain is equal to one hundred jin. If you save a little, it is enough for a family to eat for two months.

"Village Chief, is this true?"

"Shitou, do you need anyone now?"

"Can my family go?"

……

For a moment, everyone, whether injured or not, became excited.

There is only one goal, to get that "high-paying job" that can provide one stone of grain!

If they had known this earlier, the entire village would have worked hard for half a month, but each family would not even get one stone of grain.

In this job, a strong laborer can earn one stone of grain a month. If there are many laborers in the family, it will make a lot of money.

It is a good choice for those who require less labor.

"Of course we can." The village chief nodded with a smile.

"Shitou has already inquired about it. The area of ​​the reservoir that needs to be renovated is quite large, and it is urgent to complete it, so a lot of people are needed."

"Time is running out. If anyone wants to go to Linyang County, go back and discuss it, then sign up with me as soon as possible."

"Tomorrow morning, Shitou will lead the team. Those men who want to go will follow him to Linyang County."

"When the reservoir is repaired, we can come back together so that we can take care of each other. Besides, you have brought food with you, and with more people, it will be much safer on the road."

After hearing this, everyone nodded repeatedly, wishing they could go home immediately to say hello to their family members, pack up and set off.

"but……"

The village chief glanced at the people in the large drying field, especially those in mourning clothes, and spoke in a serious tone.

"I promised before that if anyone who goes up the mountain this time is injured or killed, the village will be responsible."

"So, if most of the people in the village go to Linyang County to work, the elders and I will make the decision. We will give them a larger portion of the previous harvest to ensure their livelihood."

"Do you have any opinions?"

Although it is a question, it is affirmative.

Everyone had no objection.

Even if there were one or two who were unwilling to do so, they were held back by their family members and not allowed to speak.

Isn't it disheartening to fight for this little bit of food at this time?

They are incapable of doing such a heartless thing.