Idle Chats in the 60s

Jiang Mengxue dreamed that she would return to several decades ago. She decisively sold all her property and filled the warehouse space of the bracelet left by her grandmother.

When Gu Qingbe...

Chapter 420: People Fleeing from Famine

After two days and one night, the group finally descended the mountain.

But disappointingly, they didn't bring back much prey.

Dozens of people caught a few sheep, some pheasants and rabbits.

There wasn't enough for even just their group, let alone the entire team.

Fortunately, no one was injured.

Gu Zhenxing sighed as he looked at the pile of wild animals.

Ma Zhanguo sat on the side smoking a pipe, and the two of them were speechless.

Finally, it was Gu Tengfeng who came in and broke the silence in the room.

"If all else fails, let's just kill some pigs and sheep. We've been busy for a year, it's time for everyone to have some meat.

The alfalfa planted this year is growing well and livestock breeding is also developing well.

We can raise more next year, right? We've tasted the sweetness this year, so we'll definitely work hard next year."

Gu Zhenxing thought about it and realized how much it could be sold for even if it was sold to a purchasing station.

There are so many families in the Feiyue Brigade, and each family won't get much money, so it would be better to distribute some meat to everyone.

"Okay, I'll keep it for a while and then share it with everyone before the New Year.

But you can catch some fish before it freezes over, because it’s hard to break the ice after it snows.”

Ma Zhanguo immediately arranged this matter.

Gu Zhenxing is not free at this time.

He was also very busy with various meetings and summaries in the commune.

I rode my bike to the commune early in the morning.

He returned home that day with a gloomy face.

Wang Daya even thought that he had something against her.

"What's with that expression on your face? Who offended you again?"

Gu Zhenxing took the newspaper back into the house and threw it on the table.

"You say there's something wrong with these people?

The per-acre yields reported are more exaggerated than each other.

That would be fine, but anyone who has ever farmed knows how fake it is.

The key point is that the leaders above actually believed it and even published it in the newspaper.”

Gu Zhen angrily slammed the table several times.

I didn't even feel like picking up the cup to drink some water.

Wang Daya put the food on the kang table and picked up the newspaper to read.

After reading for a long time, I realized that I didn't know how to read at all.

"What does this say? What did you discuss in the meeting today?"

Gu Zhenxing thought about it and decided not to do it. He had to discuss this matter with Ma Zhanguo and others.

"I'll tell you about this when I have time. I'll go talk to Zhan Guo and Teng Feng."

After saying this, he didn't even eat, put on his shoes and left.

"Hey, why are you in such a hurry? No matter what, you have to finish your meal before going out. Who isn't eating at this hour?"

Wang Daya immediately grabbed the man.

Who would go to someone's house to look for them during dinner time?

Did they invite you to dinner or not?

How could Gu Zhenxing remain calm?

"I see. I'll go talk to the second brother first."

Jiang Mengxue's family had just finished cooking, and when they saw Gu Zhenxing coming, they added another set of bowls and chopsticks.

"Brother, what happened?"

Gu Zhenjiang took out his own rations and handed them to Li Cuiying.

Liu Cuiying put it directly into the pot to heat it up.

Gu Zhenjiang took out a bottle of wine from his own collection and poured it for the two of them.

Gu Zhenxing handed over the newspaper he brought back today and asked Gu Zhenjiang to take a look.

He picked up the wine and took a sip.

Today was a huge blow to him.

Seeing how things were developing made me confused.

He now has no idea how to lead the team in the future.

Gu Zhenjiang has been busy with family matters recently and has not been to the city for many days.

If it weren't for today's newspaper, he wouldn't know what had happened.

After reading it, Gu Zhenjiang asked, "Did our team make false reports to the higher-ups?

From ancient times till now, I have never heard of any place where the yield per mu can reach 10,000 catties. Are those people crazy?"

The newspaper reported that the yield of a certain field reached 10,000 or even 20,000 catties per mu.

Gu Zhenxing rolled his eyes and said speechlessly: "Do you think I am so confused?"

"If things develop like this, how are we going to live in the future?

It can't be like this, right? The higher-ups really think we have so much food."

Gu Zhenjiang knew that this situation would not last long.

If people starve to death for the sake of temporary glory, no one will be able to escape responsibility.

"Don't worry, this is only temporary. The disadvantages are obvious. Not everyone can rush forward like a fool without thinking.

You should just do what you have to do, and it will soon be over.

Did you hear anything about what happened this time?"

Gu Zhenjiang was not worried at all.

But he still had a bad feeling in his heart.

But I can’t say what exactly happened.

Gu Zhenxing thought about it and realized that there was indeed a big thing.

"I seem to have heard that quite a few people have come here to escape famine.

There are many counties in our city and surrounding areas.

At first, no one took it seriously. Those who were better off would give a steamed bun to beggars.

But who would have thought that more and more people would come here to escape famine.

Many people have occupied those dilapidated temples and houses.

Those who really had no food to eat and couldn't get anything to eat gradually started stealing and robbing.

They are not afraid even if the police come to arrest them.

I'm starving outside, so I might as well go in and eat for free.

Alas, I don’t know when this world will end.”

Although Gu Zhenxing did not see the situation outside with his own eyes.

But he could imagine it just by hearing it.

They had suffered famine here in previous years.

Some people in the city who can't afford to eat are flocking to the countryside.

But what should we do if the country people can’t afford to eat?

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