Traveling through ancient times to survive

Zhao Chengchuan stood up and took Zhao Qing's hand and wanted to leave.

"Qingya, come with me to talk to the village chief. We all live too close to each other now. If someone gets infected, it won't matter how well we protect ourselves."

The two found the shed of the village chief. The whole shed was almost completed and if nothing went wrong it could be completed today.

"Chengchuan, did your parents make another excessive request?" When the village chief saw the two, he remembered the various troubles that Zhao Yuanmu's family had been in over the past three days. The village chief was overwhelmed, "Yuanmu, this old guy, is getting more and more confused."

Zhao Chengchuan shook his head: "No, I have something else to talk to you about. Qingya, tell the village chief what you heard from the doctor about the epidemic."

Zhao Qing carefully explained again the theory of how the epidemic was produced and spread.

The village chief's face became serious. "After a great disaster, there will be a great epidemic. What Qing Yatou said makes perfect sense. We should really pay attention to it. By the way, Qing Yatou, do you have any solution?"

"Yes, you can..."

"Wait, Chengsong, bring me some paper and pen!" The village chief interrupted Zhao Qing's speech, called his eldest grandson, and bowed to Zhao Qing again, "Qing girl, grandpa wants to ask someone to write it down as a legacy for the clan, I wonder if you are willing?"

Zhao Qing supported the village chief's body, stopped him from saluting, and nodded in agreement without hesitation.

"Of course I am willing. Grandpa, just remember this. The more people know about this life-saving method, the better."

The village chief was stunned at first and then laughed. He asked the eldest son to come over and then asked Zhao Qing. He did have some intention of forcing people. This method was too important, so he had to shamelessly take advantage of the younger generation. He didn't expect that the girl was so upright and nodded without hesitation.

The village chief apologized solemnly: "I was mean-spirited. Our Qing Ya has a very high level of thinking! Today's conversation between me and Qing Ya must be recorded in the annals of the clan, so that future generations will know the great contribution our Qing Ya has made."

Zhao Qing slowed down his explanation while Zhao Chengsong wrote furiously. After recording the epidemic prevention methods and checking them again, Zhao Desong breathed a sigh of relief and praised Zhao Qing.

"Qing girl is really knowledgeable and talented. I, your uncle, really admire you! Last year, our village stockpiled food and firewood before winter, and the snowstorm saved everyone's lives. Now you are teaching us how to prevent the epidemic. Because of you, our entire village has benefited. I will never forget your great kindness. I thank you on behalf of my people."

The old village chief then praised, "Yes, Chengchuan, you really gave birth to a good daughter. Qing girl is the most outstanding among the younger generation. With such a wise younger generation like Qing girl leading us, there is no need to worry about our Zhao family not prospering!"

Zhao Chengchuan was so proud of it that he smiled so hard that his teeth were showing.

The old village chief suddenly had an idea and wanted to pull Zhao Qing into the elders' council. If Feng Jun knew that he had been trying to get the chance to enter the village elders' council by trickery, but was easily obtained by a little girl, and in the more core elders' council, he would probably faint from anger.

"Qing Ya, come and listen to the clan's important events in the future. You can directly participate in the clan's decision-making."

Zhao Qing refused again and again, unwilling to bear the responsibility of an entire clan.

"No, I'm too young to be suitable."

The more the village chief thought about it, the more he felt that his sudden idea was particularly correct. He had a feeling that this would be the best decision he had ever made in his life.

"Why not! Age is not a problem. When choosing elders, we always choose the elderly who are highly respected. It's not because they are old. The fundamental reason is that they have decades more life wisdom than the young people. What the elders need is a clear mind and a forward-looking vision, so that they can lead all the tribesmen to avoid the wrong path and move towards prosperity. Qing girl, you are so discerning at such a young age. Now you have surpassed the advantages accumulated by others in their lifetime. There is no one more suitable than you. And we, the older generation, support you. Qing girl, don't be afraid that someone will not accept you."

Zhao Chengchuan was even more against his daughter joining the elders' council. After entering, his daughter would have to gain recognition from everyone, which would require her to pay much more than men. If she did something slightly wrong, she would not have to make a mistake. As long as she did not make a huge contribution, all kinds of prejudices based on gender would fly all over the place.

Moreover, rather than gaining the respect of the entire village and leaving behind some false reputation, he would rather his daughter live an easier life. This is a burden for most of the village, and he can't just agree to the village chief on a whim.

"Uncle village chief, Qing Ya is a girl, how can she join the elders' council?"

The village chief disagreed: "Chengchuan, this is your fault. Why are you not as open-minded as me, an old man? What's wrong with the girl? Your girl is much more capable than a man."

Zhao Chengchuan certainly didn't think his daughter was inferior to other boys, but other people were not as reasonable as the village chief. They would only scold his daughter for being ambitious, unruly, and a hen that crows at dawn.

"Uncle village chief, it's not just me who thinks so, but everyone else. As long as everyone is a little dissatisfied with her, everyone will use her identity as a woman to humiliate her. This is my own daughter, and I can't bear to see her being scolded like this."

The village chief paused. He was just so excited about his brilliant idea that he didn't consider how others would view Zhao Qing. If his decision pushed such a good child to the forefront and made him suffer from everyone's criticism, it would be a serious fault for him. The village chief looked ashamed.

"You are right. This world is mostly filled with mediocre people. I was inconsiderate. Qing girl, I apologize to you. I shouldn't have put such a heavy burden on a little girl like you."

The old village chief showed a lost expression. Zhao Chengsong, who had been unable to get a word in, finally had a chance to speak. He made a cautious proposal.

"Actually, Dad, you can let Chengchuan join the clan elders' council."

The old village chief was surprised at first and then overjoyed.

"Yes! Why didn't I think of that! There is no difference between Chengchuan and Qingya going to the elders' meeting. Chengchuan can tell us Qingya's ideas! Or maybe he is too old and his brain is not as useful as you young people."

Zhao Chengchuan pointed at himself, unable to believe that he had entered the power center of the clan at the age of thirty thanks to his daughter. The ancestors of their Zhao clan had produced a third-rank official. Although they were down and out now, there might be hidden secrets in the clan that he didn't know about.

"Ah? Let me in? Uncle Village Chief, please stop kidding me. I haven't made any contribution, so how can I be qualified to join the elders' council?"

"It's okay. I can push all your daughter's contributions onto you. Do you agree, little Qing?"

Zhao Qing hesitated for a moment but finally agreed. The reason for her hesitation was certainly not because her father had taken away her contribution, and she was not a real child who loved to show off. Rather, based on the wise and decisive performance of the old village chief several times, the clan might not be as simple as it seemed. It would be good for her father to go in and find out some inside information, although it might be troublesome later.