"It's not that we don't want to wait for you. Think about it, you are pushing the cart, how can you outrun us who are driving the cart? If we stop, we will probably be killed by the bandits." The elder said seriously.
"When it comes to the safety of our families, I don't think anyone is willing to stop and wait for you." The second elder also emphasized.
"Yes, everyone should put themselves in their shoes. If they really encounter danger, wouldn't everyone's first reaction be to run away quickly?" The three elders also said.
"Let me say a few words. The elders just talked about safety. Let me emphasize again, at our current daily travel speed, do you think you can keep up when the weather gets cold?"
"Other families' heavy belongings were on horse-drawn carts, donkey-drawn carts, and mule-drawn carts. Elderly people, women, and children were also on those carts. Only the strong laborers pushed the light carts and followed the team. They could easily keep up with the team."
"No matter how cold the weather is, it's warmer in a carriage than walking outdoors. As long as we don't get cold, we won't get sick easily."
"But if the weather gets cold and the whole family, young and old, follows the cart, the elderly and children are most likely to get sick. Secondly, when the weather is cold and they're not dressed warmly, their hands and feet become frozen and stiff, and they slowly fall behind."
"By that time, every family's car will be full, and there will be no extra space to help you take care of the children and the elderly. By then, even if you regret not changing your car, you won't have anywhere to cry." The village chief said seriously.
After the village chief finished speaking, there was silence for several minutes. After a while, everyone looked towards the poorer families in the village.
"Okay, I'll ask you again, do you families want to change your cars? There will be no such store after this village. If you want the village to pay half of the money for you next time, it will be impossible because the village has no money left." The village chief said very straightforwardly.
"Yes, stop wasting time. Please give me an answer. We have said all the good and bad things we can say, and you can tell the good from the bad. Besides, when we settle down, we can still use the new car, so it won't be wasted." The elder of the clan couldn't bear to abandon his clansmen on the road, so he persuaded them again.
The representatives from those families were all the heads of their respective households. Although they could make the final decision, they also felt a great deal of pressure.
"Village Chief, I agree to change the car."
"Village Chief, I agree too."
"Village Chief, I agree."
"Village chief, my family also agrees to change the car."
"Village chief, my family agrees. But I have many children. Can you help us move to a larger carriage when the time comes? That way, when the weather gets cold, the children and the elderly can stay in the car, and we can also put some more things in the car." A white-haired old man said embarrassedly.
"Uncle, it's no problem to change to a bigger carriage. I guess many families in our village want to change to a bigger carriage." Yun the butcher said with a smile.
After these families expressed their opinions, most people in the village breathed a sigh of relief. Since everyone had fled the famine together, it would be best if they all settled together.
If those families had refused to change their cars, they would have been left behind when danger struck later. This was something no one wanted to see. Now, with the village's support, everyone has been able to buy a car and continue their journey together, which is very exciting.
"Okay, then this matter is settled. When we arrive at the county town tomorrow afternoon, we will see how to enter the city and then discuss the candidates for entering the city." The village chief announced.
"Also, everyone should think about what they need to buy for their families. Tell me the number tomorrow and I will count it. I want to emphasize that the main things are food and heating supplies. For other things that are not very useful, buy less or don't buy them." The village chief emphasized loudly.
"Okay, that's it for tonight, everyone go back. Don't forget to report to me tomorrow." The village chief stood up and waved to everyone, asking them to disperse quickly.
The villagers stood up and walked towards their homes.
Butcher Yun and Old Man Wu also stood up and walked back.
"Brother Yun, this is your Yiyi!" Old man Wu gave a thumbs up and praised.
"Brother Wu, you are exaggerating." Yun the Butcher retorted.
"However, the village chief and clan elders will accept many of the opinions raised by my Yi Yi. My Yi Yi is a child who takes care of me like I do." Yun the Butcher said proudly.
"Haha, Brother Yun, you and Yiyi, both father and daughter, are kind-hearted people. Otherwise, you wouldn't think so much about the village." Old Man Wu said sincerely.
"It wasn't like this in the village I lived in before. It was full of smoke and chaos every day. It wasn't fair or peaceful at all."
"I decided to join Yunjia Village because Hunter Xiao Zhang left a good impression on me. Plus, the comfort you all gave me made me feel very warm."
"Facts have proved that my decision was correct. Yunjia Village is a harmonious and loving big family." Old man Wu said happily.
"Brother Yun, I was worried that if the village gave half of the money to those poor families to replace their cars, other villagers would not agree."
"Brother Wu, you haven't been here long enough. When you stay longer, you'll find that there are too many things like this, and the villagers are used to it. Besides, if we have difficulties, the villagers won't just stand by and watch, they'll also help solve them." Yun the Butcher said in a low voice.
Yes, I also gradually felt it during today's meeting. Our village is truly united."
"Brother Yun, if you go into the city tomorrow, please remember to call me. I'll go car shopping with you."
"Don't worry, Brother Wu, I won't forget you."
Butcher Yun and Old Man Wu were talking quietly and soon returned. At this time, Li was still playing with the children at Yun's house.
"My dear, it's getting late. Let's take the children back to bed. We have to get up early tomorrow. If the children go to bed late, they won't be able to get up in the morning." Old Man Wu said to Mrs. Li.
"Okay, I'll call the kids and we'll go back now."
"Kids, let's go back to bed. Let's play together tomorrow." Li shouted.
"Here I come, grandma." As soon as the words fell, the children all ran over.
"Sister-in-law, let's take the children back to sleep. We can chat again when we are free tomorrow." After saying this, Li patted Zhang's hand.
"Okay, sister-in-law. When you have time in the future, let the children play together more." Zhang also said with a smile.
Mrs. Li and Old Man Wu took their grandchildren back to sleep.
Yun the Butcher and Zhang also packed up their sleeping things, and then asked the children to lie down and sleep, and not to chat secretly.
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