When the month of Ramadan arrives, it is the end of the year, and the year is about to pass.

Most people are reluctant to think about the past year, and only hope that the hard days are over and the days to come will be better. The flood in the south submerged thousands of acres of fertile fields and countless homes, and a plague killed many people. The north was dry and barren, and there was no harvest. Coupled with the invasion of the Zinu later, the people in the north died or fled, and the only ones who could not escape were the Zinu who stayed there.

Fortunately, the plague in the south has been resolved, the Zinu in the north has been driven away, and the lost cities have been recovered. The people no longer have to worry about when the Zinu will come to them, rob them of their things, and kill them with a knife.

However, the people left their homes and became refugees, with no land or food, and even no place to live. Those who were lucky enough to survive also needed to be resettled if they wanted to survive this cold winter.

After the new emperor ascended the throne, the first decree he sent to various places was to exempt the people from three years of grain tax, and encourage them to reclaim wasteland after the spring. The reclaimed wasteland would not have to pay grain tax for three years. The court implemented a policy of work-for-relief, and local governments resettled the refugees in their areas and distributed food. The refugees used their labor to exchange for daily food.

Some places in the south that were not affected by floods or plagues still harvested some food. There was sufficient rain, and the grain harvest in some places was also good. Now the treasury was empty, and even the silver for disaster relief could not be taken out. The emperor could only think of a solution himself. He paid out of his own pocket and asked the officials below to collect grain from the people who had grain. The collected grain was transported to places without grain.

The new emperor had just ascended the throne, and officials from all over the country dared not do nothing after taking the silver given by the emperor. If they dared to embezzle the emperor's silver, they didn't know whether they would have the life to spend it. As for whether there were officials below who were disobeying the emperor's orders and embezzling, the emperor had to send people to investigate.

Being an emperor is not that easy. He works hard day and night, and doesn't even have time to close his eyes and take a nap. The emperor thinks that after this cold winter, spring will come in March next year, and the people will not starve to death if there is food in the fields.

The people don't care who becomes the emperor, they only care about who can feed them and live a good life. Now that the new emperor has exempted grain taxes for three years, the people say that the new emperor is a good emperor. They don't have to pay grain taxes for three years, but they can save a lot of food and have hope for a better life.

It was not until the beginning of winter that the winter rain fell, and a thick layer of ice formed on the ground.

This year seems to be particularly cold, so cold that people's bones ache. It was icy and snowy outside. People hid in their houses and dared not go out. There was a vast expanse of snow outside. They could not even find the way out. There was no food in the mountains. The hungry beasts came down to look for food. Someone outside the village found wolf feces. The people in the village were most afraid of encountering wolves. When wolves came, they did not come in groups. This was not a joke. Their Caojia Village was the closest to the mountain. Fortunately, a protective wall was built outside the village to block the beasts that might run into the village.

In this small corner, the people in Caojia Village lived a quiet life. Since the last robber came and was dealt with, the robbers dared not come again. The court sent troops to encircle and suppress the bandits in various places. If life can go on, who would want to be a bandit? It is better to go home and have a wife and children and have more children. Wouldn't life be better?

Before winter, they have to store enough food.

Food is scarce this year, and the hairy chestnuts in the mountains have become precious. In previous years, no one wanted the hairy chestnuts in the mountains, and people from several nearby villages followed them to the mountains to pick hairy chestnuts. There are many hairy chestnuts in the mountains, and the hairy chestnuts that are picked back can be stored or ground into powder and eaten as food.

This year, more people followed them into the mountains to pick hairy chestnuts, and in the end, even the hairy chestnuts on the ground were picked up.

Thinking that there was a shortage of food everywhere this year, Cao Xiangnan thought of several things that could be used as food in the mountains, as well as the storage and consumption methods of these things. He wrote them down one by one and gave them to Zhao Xianzhi. He knew that Lord Zhao would have his own way to pass them on.

After knowing that King Yi became the emperor, he was relieved and spent this cold winter peacefully. If there was anything, he would just wait until next year. Eat Laba porridge on Laba Day. The family cooked Laba porridge early in the morning. The porridge was cooked with enough ingredients and it was fragrant. The children in the family sat in a row early in the morning and ate porridge with big mouthfuls. Several children ate two bowls of porridge each. Even the little Bao, who usually eats the smallest amount, ate a full bowl. After finishing, he raised his small bowl and asked, "Mom, Bao, I want more." The little Bao is almost two years old. He is very eloquent and can speak anything. A pair of black gem-like eyes are set on his pretty face, making him look lively and mischievous. The older children in the family are all sensible. Although Lele is small, he has been well-behaved and sensible since childhood. Only Bao has been cheerful and noisy since childhood.

Qi Wanfeng touched the child's belly and saw that Bao'er was full. If he ate more, he would be full. He coaxed Bao'er and said, "Look, the brothers don't eat anymore, so Bao'er shouldn't eat either, okay? We'll have other food later, so save your stomach for later. We have meat to cook for the holidays. We've killed chickens at home, and we killed a sheep a few days ago and still have mutton, pork, and fish. I'll discuss with my husband later how to prepare these things for their dinner tonight.

Meat?" Bao'er's eyes lit up when he heard that there was meat to eat, and when he saw his mother nod, he thought about it and nodded.

"Bao'er, be good. Let's wait and eat meat later. Bao'er can eat more." Qi Wanfeng touched the child's head and smiled.

Cats spend their winters eating, drinking and sleeping at home. It’s another day.

The fireplace is lit in the house, so the children can play at home all day. It’s too cold outside and they dare not let them out. The two big dogs lie on the left and right in front of the fireplace to sleep, occasionally raising their eyelids to look at the little masters playing. Xiao Baoer runs to imitate Dahei’s posture and lies down beside Dahei. Suddenly, there are two dogs and a child. Then a group of children lie down one after another, and the house is suddenly quiet.

... Cao Ruile, who was sitting there, looked at his brother and Baoer, with a wooden face, looking at his brothers as if they were mentally ill.

"Hey, why are you all lying on the ground?" Cao Xiangnan was dumbfounded when he came in.

Hahaha... Dad is here, run! "An An ran away with a grunt, and then everyone who got up with him ran away, leaving Bao'er lying there pretending to be dead, with his eyes tightly closed.

Cao Xiangnan had no choice but to walk over and pick up Bao'er, who was lying there pretending to be a dog. This little idiot, you say he is smart, but sometimes he is silly and cute. Seeing that the little guy was still with his eyes closed after being picked up by him, he lowered his head and rubbed Bao'er's neck with his chin, which made him itchy. He immediately opened his eyes and giggled, wanting to get down, but he was caught by daddy and couldn't run away.

Hehehe... Daddy is bad..." Bao'er laughed and wanted to run, "Daddy, let Bao'er go..."

Are you still lying on the ground, huh? "Cao Xiangnan grabbed the little guy with both hands and held him in his arms, asking. "

No, no." Baoer quickly admitted his mistakes, looking well-behaved.

It was obvious that he had done a lot of bad things and was caught by his parents a lot. Once caught, he immediately admitted his mistakes without any hesitation.

He was born with a good face that could deceive people.

When Qi Wanfeng came in, she saw her husband playing with the children. She asked her husband what to cook for dinner. Cao Xiangnan asked how about making a big mixed pot. This way, they didn't have to fry everything the same way. It would taste good and save trouble. "Yes, good." Qi Wanfeng knew that her husband's idea was definitely a good one when it came to food. After

eating Laba porridge, she saw that the new year was approaching. The 23rd of the 11th lunar month was the Little New Year, and the Chinese New Year would come in a few days. God had been kind to her in the past few days. The snow outside had stopped. While the weather was good, the villagers came out to sweep the snow and clear the way to the town.

When the road to the town was passable, it was the 23rd of the 11th lunar month, the Little New Year.

Whether this year was good or bad, it would all be over. What people hoped for in their hearts was that the next year would be better.

The Chinese New Year was coming. , this year still has to be celebrated.

The road to the town is passable, and people from several nearby villages rush to the town.

At this time, if the family is short of oil and salt, they will add a pound and a half of it. Those who have things at home that can be sold in the town for a few dollars will also carry them to the town to sell. Those who have a skill to earn a few dollars will also go to the town, and more or less they can earn a few dollars to support their families.

Two horses are harnessed together, and the carriage outside is ready. "

Wanfeng, are you ready?" "

Okay, okay, I'll come right away.

It's not snowing that day, and it's cold outside, but even though it's cold, it can't stop their enthusiasm to rush to the town. In previous years, as long as the day was good, Cao Xiangnan would take Wanfeng and the children to the town to buy whatever was missing at home.

"Dad, Dad...

several children came out wrapped up like balls, wearing thick clothes, thick hats on their heads, long boots on their feet, and cotton wrapped inside.

'Get on the carriage." Cao Xiangnan opened the curtains and asked the little ones to hurry in. The children jumped in one by one. When he saw them open the curtains and stick their heads out, he hurriedly shouted, "Don't open the curtains, sit down inside." The curtains were lowered, and laughter

came from inside.

Knowing that the children had not been out for a long time, Cao Xiangnan smiled and shook his head. He wanted to go in to see if the people inside were okay, and then he saw Wanfeng carrying one child out with each hand, "Let's go, get in quickly, we're leaving.

He picked up Le Xiaozi with both hands and put him in, and helped the person who was about to go up.

Go to Sun Bailian to pick him up with the three boys.

"Everyone is seated." The person outside shouted and controlled the horse to go to the town. Cao Xiangnan also sat outside.

The carriage went to the town.