"I understand, and I will bear the consequences."
After returning from the county government, Accountant Wu went to his friend's house again and found out what happened today.
However, Accountant Wu did not hold a grudge about this matter. After all, if Li Miaomiao had not told him, he would have been unsure about this matter. The reason he made such a decision was that he had experienced a drought when he was a child. That time was still fresh in his memory and he almost died.
After returning from the county, Accountant Wu walked around the village again and visited several water sources. He saw that some small water sources had disappeared. The only remaining larger river, which used to have a lot of water at this time of year, was now flowing shallowly and it didn't look like it would last much longer.
Thinking about what Li Miaomiao said, Accountant Wu planned to organize a meeting to notify each household to store water and look for water sources in the mountains to prepare for the upcoming drought.
At least we can still see water everywhere now. Accountant Wu couldn't imagine the drought that year when all the water sources dried up.
There was a meeting in the village, and everyone rushed to the threshing ground to discuss the matter.
"I don't know what's going on. The team leader went to the county town today. Could it be some instructions from higher-ups? You said abandoning the rice seedlings in the field would be a waste. Maybe that's why the higher-ups called him there."
"That's me too. The higher-ups can't let the captain do whatever he wants. This is just a mess. The rice seedlings are good, but they're ruined. It's impossible to predict whether it will rain or not."
"Not necessarily. I think the captain's approach makes sense. The water in the river is getting less and less. It's simply not enough to irrigate so many fields, especially rice, which requires a lot of water. Even if we work hard to irrigate, we may not be able to preserve it. It's better to follow the captain's advice and preserve the grains in the fields."
Everyone knows that coarse grains are easier to grow. Moreover, the varieties of coarse grains this year are different, and the seedlings are raised early, so they can definitely be harvested early. As long as the irrigation is good, the food supply for everyone in the village can be preserved, and at least they will not starve to death.
"Quiet!"
"I asked everyone to come here today for two things. One is about water storage. As you all know, it hasn't rained in ages, and the weather is getting drier. Based on my experience, I'm afraid there's going to be a severe drought. Everyone should prepare early. While there's not much water in the rivers and streams now, at least there's still some. Take out all the jars and cans in your homes and store more water. When a real drought hits, even a bowl of water will be extremely precious."
"Captain, it can't be this serious, right?"
Although everyone thought this year might be a drought, they were all hoping for a lucky break. After hearing Accountant Wu's plan, they wondered if it was a bit too much. Even if it didn't rain for now, it would definitely come soon. It wasn't that serious.
"How can it not be that bad? I advise everyone not to rely on luck. Be more diligent and find ways to store more water. Even if there is no drought, it is just hard work, but if there is a drought, the stored water will be life-saving. Don't disbelieve me. When I was seven years old, there was a drought. So many people died then. Even a bowl of water was very precious. That year, I almost lost my life."
Everyone supported Accountant Wu in saying this. They had also vaguely heard about it. Some of the elderly people in the village had experienced the drought firsthand, and their faces changed when Accountant Wu mentioned it.
"If this is really the same as it was back then, then we're in trouble."
"The situation this year is really similar to that year. We worked so hard. So many people didn't make it that year because there was no water. The crops in the fields dried up and there was no harvest. Not only did we have no water to drink, but we also went hungry."
Some young people who didn't know about the drought fell silent after being told by the village elders, and no longer questioned Accountant Wu's decision.
"I hope God will be more merciful and not let things go back to the way they did back then."
"For something like this, what's the point of praying to God? We might as well tell the captain and prepare early. While the water is still there, store more at home. It will save lives when the time comes."
"Yes, not only water, but also food. No matter what, prepare some. During a drought, everything is scarce."
Accountant Wu felt relieved to see that everyone finally listened to his words and took them seriously. As long as everyone listened and did as he said, even if there was a drought for a few years, the chances of surviving would be better.
Especially this time, Fanglin Village had a bumper harvest last year because of the soap factory, and most families had a lot of grain stored in their warehouses.
This was all thanks to Guoan's wife. At that time, everyone listened to her and most people did not sell the grain but stored it in the granary.
Now food prices are rising everywhere, and this is just the beginning. If there is a real drought, food prices will only continue to rise, and by then everyone in the village will not be able to afford food.
Accountant Wu was not the only one who experienced that drought disaster. The old people from that time all remembered it and shared their experiences.
"Okay, everyone, understand the first thing. Do your best, not for me, but for yourselves. And the second thing: starting tomorrow, select a few people to go with me into the mountains and search for water. The river is running low and won't last long, so we need to make plans early."
Accountant Wu announced the decision, and everyone in Fanglin Village was mobilized.
It was the eldest wife of the Pei family who was in a state of gloom at this time.
"Why did you sell the food you were allocated? Now the food prices are so high, and it seems they are going to keep rising. How are we going to make a living in the future?"
"Stop talking nonsense! It was you who instigated the grain sales back then, and now you're blaming me."
"Okay, Mom and Dad, what's the point of you complaining to each other? Now we have to find a way to get food, otherwise if there is a real drought, we will all starve to death."
Not to mention how the eldest family was thinking about getting food, the Li family, after receiving the news conveyed by Pei Guoqiang, also started to prepare.
It's not that they were unprepared. After all, Li Miaomiao said something at that time and they listened to it, but not so thoroughly. Now they tried their best to prepare everything they needed.
Here, Luo Shaoze moved his things over here
"I've been living here since this year. Anyway, given the situation at home, I don't want to see those hypocritical faces."
As he said this, Luo Shaoze seemed to have thought of something: "Miao Miao, you did the right thing this time. Converting the garden into a vegetable garden has already shown its benefits. Outside, let alone such fresh vegetables, even ordinary vegetables are hard to come by. Even the ones we have at home are much worse than before."
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