Uncle Wang said, "Time is running out, we can't stay here for too long. I think we can take a chance."
Yang Dahe then said: "I choose the third option, chiseling it open and see. If there is a surprise, we won't waste too much time."
"I think we can choose the second option. There is no need for everyone to collect so much water. For one afternoon today and one night, no matter how much we collect tomorrow, we will leave early in the morning." Yang Dashu said.
"How do we divide the water?" someone asked.
"By the number of people, this is fairer."
Butcher Yang said, "But we have livestock. You know that livestock drink more water than we do. We humans can control some of it, but livestock can't."
"Yes! It's so hard to find water, but I have to watch it in vain without being able to fill it up. I can't bear it no matter how I think about it."
“Have you ever thought about whether you can find water later? If we only take a little water and can’t find water later, what should we do? I’m sure everyone has experienced the pain of water shortage.”
"Nanping County is much drier than our place. No one knows if it will be more difficult to go further down."
Yang Dashu thought of something, "That fat shopkeeper knows a lot, why not ask him."
After he reminded them, the others looked around for Master Wan San.
Wan Sanye was confused when he was suddenly Q'd. He just wanted to be a pure spectator, but he didn't expect that the burden would suddenly fall on him.
Facing the eager eyes of the crowd, Master Wan San stood up from the stone and spit out the grass in his mouth.
"Go south, through Nanping County, and you will reach Nanshan County and Jinghe County. The drought levels of Nanshan County and Nanping County are similar. Jinghe County is relatively better, and is similar to your Dongtu County. People there still have some chance to survive, but as we have seen along the way, nine out of ten villages in Nanping County are empty, and most of them are heading towards Jinghe County."
"With so many people going there, I'm afraid Jinghe County will be in danger."
“I can’t guarantee whether we can find water later.
"I can only tell you what I know now. It's up to you to decide."
Yang Lizheng said, "Boss Bai, you choose, which one would you choose?"
Uncle Wan San did not tell his real surname to the people in the village and changed it to Bai.
The Su family likes to call him "Fat Grandpa".
Other people in Xinghua Village respectfully call him "Manager Bai".
Wan Sanye did not answer directly, but said: "We businessmen have a good saying, fortune and honor are sought in danger. The more risky the business, the greater the reward. I will choose the third option."
Many wavering people gradually tend to the third option.
Yang Lizheng looked at Su Yin, "Su girl, what about you?"
Su Yin thought for a moment before speaking, "The third method. Prying the stone open will waste some time, but it will be shorter than the other two methods overall. The first two methods all have risks, but they are not visible for the time being, which does not mean they do not exist. The third method is effective immediately. I personally prefer the quick and easy method."
"This only represents my personal opinion. The specifics still depend on what everyone thinks."
Yang Lizheng nodded, "You all raise your hands to express your opinions."
Butcher Yang said, "Yinyin girl is a blessed girl. I think it's right to follow her."
Yang Dashan glared at him, then turned to the others and said, "Don't listen to what others say about this matter. Make your own decision."
This is exactly what Su Yin wanted to say.
"I'm glad that Uncle Yang trusts me, but I still hope you can think for yourself and make a choice according to your own ideas."
Butcher Yang laughed and said, "I've thought about it. I think there's a third option."
Many people looked at Su Yin and then at Wan Sanye. With the two of them taking the lead in choosing the third option, more people invisibly chose to take the risk and give it a try.
In fact, they didn't notice it.
During the process of getting along with each other, they have subconsciously begun to like to listen to Su Yin's opinions and follow her.
Those who can reach this level are usually prestigious groups such as local elders, village heads, and gentry.
"The brave will die of overeating, while the timid will die of starvation. I choose the third one too."
"If you stick your head out, you'll get a knife. If you hide your head, you'll get a knife too. I choose the third one."
"Third, life and death are determined by fate."
"Everyone, don't be so pessimistic. Think about it this way. If the head of the village hadn't sent people out to look for it, and if Su Yatou hadn't found it, we might not even have this little water. Now that we have this little water, it's already good enough."
"That's exactly the point."
No need for statistics, most people choose to take the risk.
Having made their decision, the people of Xinghua Village prepared to chisel open the cracks in the rocks.
Su Yin originally wanted to contribute a quick method of chiseling the stone, but she didn't expect her uncle to directly take people to find firewood, prepare to calcine the stone wall, and then pour water on it. This way, the stone wall would be easier to crack, which could save them a lot of time.
While they were busy preparing, the villagers from Qianshan Village who had gone back to report the news had already run down the mountain.
"Li Zheng, Li Zheng." He ran excitedly to Li Zheng Wang.
"Where are the two of them?"
The other party took a breath and said excitedly: "We have good news. The people of Xinghua Village have found a water source."
Several people nearby turned to look at him.
Someone couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Did we really find a water source?"
This loud sound was heard by everyone in front and behind.
Wang Lizheng glared at the man who was making a fuss.
The man also realized that he had done something wrong, and quickly lowered his head, not daring to look at the head of the village.
Li Zheng Wang looked around and found that the people walking on the official road included people from their village and a few scattered refugees. These people were a little distance away from them and posed no threat to them.
"Can you tell me specifically what's happening on the mountain?" Li Zheng Wang was excited, but when he was suppressed, he asked calmly.
The man who brought the news told them what happened after they went up the mountain, saw the people from Xinghua Village, and realized something was wrong; and then they captured a pair of grandparents and grandchildren and interrogated them about the situation. He told them everything in detail.
Wang Lizheng nodded with satisfaction, "You did a great job."
"Inform everyone to rest, and have every household gather together. Ask the managers of each household to come and discuss matters."
Qianshan Village is no less capable than Xinghua Village.
After a while, all the families gathered together.
Wang Lizheng told everyone about finding the water source, and everyone had a look of surprise on their faces.
"According to the information that Wang Zetou forced out, the water source is very small, and there may not be much."
The people who had just looked so happy now looked solemn again.
"No matter how much, we'll just grab it."
"That's right. My child has collapsed from thirst and can't even walk. If there's no more water, not only the child, but us adults will collapse as well."
Every household is short of water, and at this time, there is no reason to talk.
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