Rebirth: The whole family travels through time together: Fubao Koi is busy eating melons

Within a day, the hardworking villagers, through mutual cooperation, found a temporary shelter. Although it was simple, it was enough to withstand the wind and rain.

Then, under the leadership of Zhang Laoer, everyone spared no effort and spent two days of precious time. The prototype of a brick and tile factory quickly took shape in their hands, as if a seed had broken through the ground in the wilderness, waiting for the spring breeze to blow, and with all the materials available, it would quickly grow into a solid barrier to protect one side.

I thought that the life-saving disaster relief money was like the stars in the sky, far away and out of reach, but I never imagined that it would shine into this precarious village much earlier than expected.

The good news, delivered by two breathless runners, was like a downpour of blessings, and the villagers were so excited that they could hardly contain themselves.

The arrival of silver and money not only means that the hope of a new house is no longer a fantasy, but also that precious food will soon alleviate the current hunger plight.

Even though they knew the news was received in the morning, considering the distance and time required to travel to and from the county town, most people decided to set off immediately, despite the late night.

Still, one person from each household, carrying the spark of hope, set out on the journey to the county town to receive relief supplies that symbolized a new life.

The food distributed this time was much more abundant than last time. Each adult could get two dou, and children and the elderly were not left out, each getting one dou.

Although the government clearly stated that this preferential treatment would only be given once, in the hearts of the villagers, this was enough to ignite the fire of hope in their hearts.

After all, there is still a long March from now to next spring that requires us to grit our teeth and persevere, but as long as we live frugally, this difficulty is by no means insurmountable.

In addition, each person received an extra two taels of silver and was exempted from one year's tax burden. This was undoubtedly a timely help, and it made the people's faces bloom with long-lost smiles. When receiving the silver and food, words of gratitude were heard everywhere.

A mere two taels of silver may seem insignificant in the eyes of others, but here, it is enough to serve as a seed that allows a family to rebuild their home on the ruins; one year of tax exemption is icing on the cake, allowing people to see the dawn of life and unlimited possibilities for the future.

Zhang Laoer secretly marveled at the swiftness of the court's action, which was in stark contrast to his past memory of some places where disaster relief funds had been delayed.

Even putting aside his vague memories of his past life, he was well aware of the many tricks in officialdom - after layers of deductions, there was often little money left that truly benefited the people, and delays were the norm.

The efficiency this time was so high that there must be an expert coordinating it behind the scenes, and the mysterious imperial physician seemed to be the powerful driving force behind all this.

On the way back to the village, there was endless discussion. The topic always revolved around money and food. People talked about how to maximize the utility of these precious resources.

"Mr. Zhang, according to the renovation plan you mentioned earlier, can we start building the house now?"

Someone asked expectantly, still remembering Zhang Laoer's description of the future vision of the village.

"Of course, but relying solely on the little money left in the village is really a drop in the bucket. The villagers are probably more willing to use the money and food in their hands to solve the problem of immediate food and clothing, rather than invest in housing construction. In their view, perhaps using mud and straw to make a temporary residence is enough."

Zhang Laoer replied, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.

If it were earlier, he might have been able to confidently mobilize everyone to pool money to lay the foundation, but the reality was far more complicated than he had imagined.

"In any case, we have to try it. I will mention it to everyone tomorrow."

He knew in his heart that if his fellow villagers had any concerns, this rare opportunity would likely be lost.

"Or, could you talk to everyone about your specific plans tomorrow?"

Mr. Guo made a suggestion with trust in his eyes.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Laoer couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and asked back, feeling both surprised and happy.

The fact that his idea could gain Lao Guo's support was beyond his expectations.

What surprised him even more was that Lao Guo gave such firm support to his plan without even showing him the drawings.

This made Zhang Laoer start to wonder whether Lao Guo had already gained some confidence and believed that the villagers would accept his ideas?

"Well, I'm very interested in that promising new village you're talking about."

Lao Guo's words were like a reassurance, making Zhang Laoer make up his mind.

"That's settled then. I'll think of a strategy."

He secretly vowed to find the best solution.

The next morning, as the light of dawn broke, the villagers gathered together again.

Lao Guo and Zhang Laoer stood side by side in front of the crowd, like two sturdy trees, guarding every life on this land.

"Everyone must be very happy to have received the life-saving money. Why don't you tell me how you plan to use the money?"

Lao Guo's voice was gentle and magnetic, and soon attracted heated discussions among the villagers.

Because Lao Guo is so approachable, many people began to speak freely and share their little wishes: some wanted to buy a few more acres of land to add security for their future life; some dreamed of owning a more spacious and brighter house to provide a better living environment for their family; others have already begun planning for their son's wedding, hoping to bring a touch of joy to the family during this difficult time.

Various plans, colorful, outline people's yearning for a better life.

Listening to these simple wishes, Old Guo felt a warm current welling up in his heart, and he became more convinced that Mr. Zhang's previous plan was indeed foresighted and was the key to leading everyone out of the predicament.

"Everyone's wishes are good, but I want to mention another thing today. Our village has not had an official village chief for several years. I have been managing it on behalf of others, but time is not forgiving and I feel that I am no longer capable of doing so. I think we should take this opportunity to elect a new village chief."

Lao Guo's words were so powerful that they instantly attracted everyone's attention.

"I already have a candidate in mind. From droughts, floods, to the later plague, every time it was this person who led us through the difficulties and kept our village safe from harm. I believe you all have the answer in your hearts. Yes, he is Zhang Laoer, Master Zhang. What do you think?"

In fact, Lao Guo had already decided on his candidate, but he was worried that the villagers would be wary of this outsider, and he was also afraid whether Zhang Laoer would devote himself wholeheartedly to the village.

But last night, after listening to Zhang Laoer's vision for the future of the village, Lao Guo's concerns disappeared, and he decided to take this step today.

Lao Guo's words were like a stone thrown into calm water, causing ripples.

The villagers began a heated discussion, with various voices intertwined.