In Daxu, a pass is required to leave the area under the jurisdiction of the prefectural city.
Those who run around without a pass and are encountered by officers and soldiers will be arrested and dealt with.
Many people in the village were discussing fleeing the famine, but no one actually did so.
In the nearby villages, we heard that people were fleeing famine every now and then.
After the store closed, Liu Shulin had been unemployed at home. When she had nothing to do, she would pick up the books she had given to the prodigal son or think about the "art of management".
I would also often visit my brother and chat with Xia Xiaowei.
"Sister, I want to go and pick up my father-in-law and mother-in-law." Liu Shuting said.
Then he said, "It's been a drought for more than half a year. I guess they're having a hard time in Xingzi Village. It's time to bring them over."
Liu Shulin thought for a moment and said, "Okay, given the current situation, bringing them here will be much safer than staying in Xingzi Village."
the next day.
Liu Shuting and Xia Xiaowei went to Xingzi Village.
When they heard that they were going to be taken to Changhe Village, Xia's father and mother looked embarrassed.
"This isn't good, is it?" Father Xia frowned. "We're having a hard time, and so are you. We can't go over and add to your burden."
Mother Xia also said, "Yes, with two more of us, there will be two more mouths to feed. Your family doesn't even farm, and has relied on buying rice all these years. Even if you had some money, I'm afraid you wouldn't be able to buy rice at this time. You should take care of yourselves first, and don't worry about us two old people. We will find a way to take care of ourselves."
Hearing what they said, Liu Shuting said, "Father-in-law, mother-in-law, you don't have to worry about the food problem. To be honest, before the drought hit, we had already prepared a lot of food. Even if there is no rain for two years, we will not run out of food."
Then, I told them what my sister had heard from the fortune teller and the preparations for stockpiling food last year.
After hearing this, Xia's father and mother were shocked!
Liu Shuting explained, "My sister also listened to the fortune teller's predictions about the heavy snow two years ago, and she made preparations. We survived that winter without any problems. So, when the fortune teller predicted droughts this year and next, she made preparations in advance."
"This matter has already been discussed in our Changhe Village, so we have made preparations. Now every household has more or less stored some food so they won't starve."
"The reason I didn't tell you is because you live in Xingzi Village. Many families in the village used to be hostile to you. Even if they have changed their minds now, some things in their bones are still difficult to change."
"If you prepare food and the villagers find out, and the famine becomes too severe, they will definitely come to steal your food, and even threaten your safety."
"Considering all this, we decided not to tell you about this yet. When the time is right, we'll take you over. Anyway, there's only Xiaowei and I at home, and with the food we've stockpiled, it won't matter if you two join us. After all, we prepared your share back then."
"Now, the time is right. It's time to take you over."
"Father-in-law, mother-in-law, just follow us."
"Our village is definitely the safest in our area right now."
Xia Xiaowei also echoed, "Yes, Dad, Mom, just come with us."
After listening to what their son-in-law and daughter said, Mr. and Mrs. Xia were both shocked and grateful!
Under the persuasion of Liu Shuting and Xia Xiaowei, they agreed without hesitation and began to pack up.
While Xia's father and mother were packing up, Liu Shuting and Xia Xiaowei went to Xu's house to visit Xu Jiayun's family.
Xu Jiayun pointed to a corner of her home and said, "Don't worry about us. We've made preparations long ago. We dug a large cellar at home and stored a lot of supplies down there. We've been frugal and it's enough to last us a long time. We did this quietly, and no one in the village knew about it."
Liu Shuting nodded.
Xia Xiaowei said, "Jiayun, no matter what, you still have to be careful in the village and don't let the fact that you have hidden food be exposed."
Xu Jiayun said, "Don't worry, we will be careful! Now, we will pretend that we have nothing to eat, just like everyone else, with nothing. Then we will often go to the mountains to cut tree bark and dig grass roots to confuse the people around us. When they see us going to the mountains to find food every day, they will not suspect us anymore."
This was taught by Liu Shulin before.
Anyway, just pretend to be the same as other people's homes.
If you have anything to eat, just eat it in private and don't expose it in front of others.
Xia Xiaowei gave Xu Jiayun a few instructions, asking them to take care of themselves and be safe, and then left.
When we returned to Xia's house, Father and Mother Xia had already packed up their things.
Then, they took Xia's father and mother back to Changhe Village.
When they arrived at Changhe Village, Xia's father and mother found that Changhe Village was indeed peaceful. There were many people in the village gathered under the trees chatting. It was nothing like the people in Xingzi Village who had worried expressions on their faces.
The villagers of Changhe Village looked very calm.
After all, there is food on hand, so there is no need to panic!
Seeing Xia's father and mother coming, Liu Shulin also came over to receive them, chatted with them, and told them to live here with peace of mind in the future, as there would be enough food at home.
The only problem may be water, which is indeed a bit scarce.
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