Chapter 150 Nothing is more important than eating well!
With someone taking the lead, the other women couldn't help but start shouting as well.
"Yes, clan leader, Sixth Uncle, our mother's family is not far away. If they knew we had planted new crops, they would definitely come to our house to inquire. What should we say then?"
"Yes, yes! It's really too close. One crop of food takes half a year to grow. It's impossible to hide it."
"When the time comes, we'll be stuck in the middle, and it will be difficult for us to survive."
"Chief, we don't need too much. My family wants to plant some too. I hope each of us can give half a pound of seeds to try."
Mr. Tai San and Mr. Tai Lao had just discussed this matter.
Before, Zhang Laoba's family was going to flee famine, which made the two old brothers feel heavy-hearted, for they were afraid that a large-scale famine escape would occur.
Even if it rains in a few days and we can start farming, it will be too late because the house will be empty.
The high-yield new grain brought back by Tai Jiye was like a savior. He kept enough for his own village and also distributed some to other villages.
The Tai family has limited capabilities and cannot save the people in the north from the dire situation, but they are very willing to do their best to save their hometown from its decline!
So, at this moment, Master Tai San said, "Don't worry, everyone. We have a plan. We plan to invite the village chiefs of the surrounding villages to discuss the matter, and then distribute the remaining grain seeds. If your family is among them, they will definitely be given priority in the distribution of seeds.
"Of course, if your mother's family is too far away, forget it. We can only take care of the surrounding villages. Only when the surrounding villages have planted new crops can we all protect them together.
"Just like ducks and geese, they are easier to raise in groups. If there's a duck in a flock of geese, everyone will want to take a bite. No matter how brave the duck is, it will die sooner or later!"
Everyone nodded in agreement. This was just like when you make a windfall, you have to give some of it away, otherwise it will attract the envy of others, and in the end, the windfall will turn into disaster!
When you eat meat at home, you always have to let others drink some soup so that no one will think of overturning the bowl!
Even if the women didn't understand something, they would keep quiet because they knew that their families would get the seeds first.
Uncle Tai was worried and warned, "Go back and keep an eye on the seeds. If they get eaten by mice or children, it will be your family's loss. Don't go crying to your sixth uncle and beg for mercy. Even if your sixth uncle agrees, I won't agree! Do you understand?"
“I know, I know!”
The villagers responded quickly, picked up their own seeds and went home quickly.
Old Master Tai looked at the sky and said to his brother, "It's better to do it today than today. Why don't we get everything done while we're still busy?"
"Okay!" Master Tai San sat as steady as a rock and replied, "Let the village chiefs come to our house and give them benefits, but there's no reason for us to rush in."
Old Master Tai laughed heartily and quickly asked his children and grandchildren to set off.
Tai Jizu brought Tai Jisheng, Tai Jiye brought Tai Jicai, and Tai Jizon brought Tai Yongan, a total of three groups of people, each carrying a large corn cob and set off.
Zhangjia Village in the south, Lijia Village to the south of Zhangjia Village, Liujia Village in the north and Sanchahe Village in the west were all invited this time.
If we go by the preferences of Mr. Tai and Mr. Tai San, Liujia Village really shouldn't be included in this list.
After all, everyone in this village, from the villagers to the village chief, is selfish and mean, and is really not likable.
But the overall situation is more important!
The two villages are neighbors. If Taijia Village wants to go to the city, it must pass by Liujia Village.
If Liujia Village is not brought along with the good thing of high-yield new grain, the conflicts and differences will become deeper in the future.
Especially before the autumn harvest, the people of Liujia Village will be tempted by the golden fields.
If it was a petty theft, just to save some seeds for the village, it would be fine, but if the person was ruthless and set a fire, the loss would be too great.
There is no reason to guard against thieves for a thousand days!
So the best way is to get Liujia Village into the ranks of growing new crops!
Zhuzhu was happy that her brother and uncle were back, and she had been running around with them all morning. Now that she was hungry, she came to her grandfather with a smile and secretly glanced at the plate of snacks on the table.
The old man quickly held his granddaughter in his arms and personally gave her a piece of butterfly cake to eat.
Zhuzhu held the snack in her chubby little hands and ate it seriously, trying not to drop any crumbs.
Third Master Tai was delighted to see this and teased Zhuzhu, "Are the snacks your Third Uncle bought delicious?"
"Good!" Zhuzhu spat out snack powder as she spoke. She was so scared that she quickly covered her mouth, which made Old Master Tai and Third Master Tai laugh even more.
The fat girl finally swallowed the snack and made a careful comparison.
"The snack Uncle Min sent is sweet! This snack has a floral scent!"
Grandpa Tai took another piece and gave it to his brother, explaining, "Zhuzhu said this has a floral aroma. I guess people in the south appreciate elegance and even indulge in snacks. Try it! Actually, I prefer the Min family's snacks..."
Halfway through his speech, he suddenly remembered something and exclaimed, "Ouch."
"These seeds come from Fuzhou Prefecture. I'm afraid the Min family hasn't seen them before. Hurry up and set aside a bag. The Min family has been busy preparing food for Zhuzhu, so we can't neglect them. Also, take two jars of candied fruits and two pounds of tea, and have Jiye deliver them to the city tomorrow."
Yang Lihua heard this and quickly started to make arrangements.
In fact, she had already thought about it in her mind, but the old man didn't mention it. She was afraid that the old man had other plans for the seeds, so she never said it.
Fortunately, the old man remembered.
The Min family was of high status, and when they interacted with a small farming family of their own, they often gave them some things, but it was just a casual act and they didn't necessarily expect anything in return.
But if other people don't care about it, it's their business, and you can't take advantage of them with a clear conscience.
These things may still not be valuable enough, but as long as they are sincere...
Taking advantage of this gap, Liu Dongniang quickly prepared lunch.
Old Master Tai and Third Master Tai finished their meal first, then chatted under the eaves, waiting for the village heads to come.
As expected, the first one was Village Chief Liu.
This person is shrewd and selfish, and will run away the fastest when there is benefit.
"Oh my, Uncle Tai, I really want to thank you two so much! You are so generous and righteous to bring us villagers along for such a great cause! On behalf of all the villagers in our village, I must salute you two!"
As soon as Village Chief Liu entered the yard, he rushed forward to bow and salute without waiting for Mr. Tai San and Mr. Tai Lao to stand up to greet him, showing his sincere gratitude.
As the saying goes, a sedan chair needs everyone to carry it. Mr. Tai San and Mr. Tai Lao were both good actors. They quickly helped him up and offered him consolation.
"Brother Liu, you're too polite. We live in the same village, like one family. Of course, I can't leave you out when something good happens."
"That's right. Come on, Brother Liu, please sit down. It's a rare opportunity for us to get together. Let's have a good chat."
The two old brothers invited Village Chief Liu to sit down. Village Chief Liu drank tea while looking at the bags of high-quality seeds in the yard with fiery eyes, and calculated in his mind how many seeds he could bring back.
He has been farming for half his life, and the first time he saw corn cobs, he knew that they were definitely good stuff.
Therefore, even though he knew there were so many unpleasant things happening in Taijia Village, he still rushed over with a thick face.
What face, what grudges, none of them are more important than having a full stomach!
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