"Brother Wu, this place selling horse carriages should sell the kind of carriage you mentioned, right? It sounds very good to me." Yun the butcher said happily.
"They are usually custom-made, but they are definitely available for sale. Besides, if fur is used around the carriage and the sleeping area, it will definitely be warm."
"Brother Yun, think about it. Even if you wrap a carriage with cloth, it's just a layer of wood. When it's really cold, it'll still be cold inside. But fur is airtight and will keep you much warmer."
After listening to what Old Man Wu said, Butcher Yun thought about it carefully and felt that what Old Man Wu said made sense.
Yun Yiyi, who was standing next to him, also heard what Old Man Wu said and thought his method was feasible. So she nodded to Yun the Butcher.
When Yun the Butcher saw Yun Yiyi nod, he knew that Yun Yiyi also thought what Old Man Wu said was feasible.
"It's like this, Brother Wu. You see, my family only has a donkey cart, and the rest is a handcart. Now that the weather is hot, I can keep up with the team by pushing the handcart. But when the weather gets cold, pushing the handcart will be too painful."
"Look at the other stroller at home. My wife and my eldest son usually take turns pushing it. It's really hard when it gets cold. Especially since my eldest son is still young and can't just use it like an adult."
Old Man Wu was surprised to see Boss Yun pushing the cart in front of him. He had thought the Yun family boss was an adult, but he didn't expect him to be a child. It would be unbearable to let a child push a cart in such a cold weather.
"Brother Yun, the problem you mentioned does need to be solved. It's still manageable now that the weather is hot, but it won't be easy when the weather gets cold."
"So, I'm thinking of buying two more carriages after we get to the county town. They can be horse-drawn, donkey-drawn, or mule-drawn. When the weather gets cold, it will be difficult for everyone to sleep on the floor. It's best to sleep in the carriage."
"If I only buy one car, I probably won't be able to drive it after putting all my things in it." Yun the butcher said worriedly.
"I haven't thought about the question you mentioned. I've been so used to sleeping on the floor every day lately that I really haven't considered the cold weather."
"Now that you mention it, the two carriages we have at home are not enough. There are a lot of things in each carriage, and there is not much room for people to sleep."
"But if it really snows and the temperature drops, it will be easy to catch a cold if you sleep on the floor." Old man Wu also started to worry.
"Grandpa Wu, Dad. Actually, we can buy a bigger carriage. That way we can put things in it and sleep people. However, if the carriage is too big, one horse may not be able to pull it. We can consider two horses."
"It doesn't have to be a horse, a donkey or a mule will do. When the time comes, I'll buy whatever the price is right."
"We are following the team. There are too many cars and it's too conspicuous. We are fleeing from famine now, so it's better to keep a low profile." Yun Yiyi walked between Yun the Butcher and Old Man Wu and said in a low voice.
"Brother Yun, your Yiyi's little brain is really quick. I think her idea is a good one. I can then build our carriage into a bigger one that can be pulled by two horses. Then, I can buy another car to store my things."
"Haha, Brother Wu. My Yiyi is indeed very smart. You are right in praising her." Yun the Butcher said without any modesty.
"Dad, Dad, how can you praise people like that?" Yun Yiyi pulled Yun the Butcher embarrassedly.
"Haha, Brother Yun, you are telling the truth. Yiyi, don't be embarrassed." Old man Wu said, touching Yun Yiyi's head.
Yun Yiyi smiled sheepishly. It was so embarrassing. Butcher Yun was just bragging about himself.
"Dad, Grandpa Wu, you can talk to the village chief tonight and ask every family in the village to buy a car. When the weather gets cold, adults can sleep on the floor. If children sleep on the floor, it will be difficult to treat if they get cold."
"In our village, I counted today and there are only a few families who have only carts. If it really doesn't work, we can ask the village to lend them some money, and they can contribute part of the money themselves to buy a cart."
"Horse-drawn carriages are more expensive, so you can buy a donkey cart or a mule cart. If you want to save money, you can just buy a used carriage, clean it up and use it right away."
"The weather is cold. Women, children, and the elderly should all sit in the cars, and the men should push the carts." Yun Yiyi said sincerely.
After hearing what Yun Yiyi said, Yun the Butcher and Old Man Wu thought as they walked.
After five or six minutes, Yun the Butcher spoke first.
"Yiyi, your idea is great. I'm just worried that the poor families won't be able to come up with the money to buy a car."
"Dad, listen to me. Even the poorest families save money for emergencies. Think about it, if they don't spend money on buying a car, the elderly, children, or women will get sick from the cold and need to take medicine. If they delay treatment for a long time, their lives may be in danger."
"Any family with children or elderly people would consider buying a car. Besides, buying a used car body doesn't cost much."
"The donkey or mule I bought will be useful when I settle down. Besides, I think they should be cheaper now than usual."
Yun Yiyi paused and continued.
"Ask the village chief to count the number of cars the villagers want to buy, so that they can send people to buy them together. If more people buy, the price will be cheaper." Yun Yiyi was almost talking her mouth off for the children and the elderly in the village.
"Brother Yun, I think we can bring this up with the village chief. It would be great if it works out. Otherwise, when the weather is cold, everyone's cars are packed with people, and it's impossible to help the villagers."
"Take my family for example. When the weather gets cold, we have two carriages. My wife and I take our children in one carriage, and my two sons and daughters-in-law take the other. There is no extra space to help the villagers."
"But what should we do if we really meet someone who is in dire straits and needs help? The cold weather will not last for just one or two days. We can endure it for one day, but not for many days." Old man Wu said with emotion.
"Well, that's what I said. But I'm afraid it won't be so easy to negotiate." Yun the Butcher said in embarrassment.
"Dad, we don't have to worry about food for now. We'll have more water along the way. But the weather is getting cold, so our journey will really slow down."
"This road of escape is already full of dangers. Every day we walk, the danger increases. Although our journey has been smooth recently, it doesn't mean that the journey will be smooth in the future."
"For example, there's no water in this mountain, so no one lives there. But if there were water in the mountain, wouldn't people live there?"
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