"They said the mountains would be blocked by heavy snow, but I never got to experience it. Now I've finally seen it for myself. It's really completely blocked off."
"Yes, that's right. After that autumn rain, some villages were already having a hard time. During this period, you can see how many relatives come to visit. When they leave, they all bring some food with them."
"Well, everyone says that relatives are related, and people in the countryside value relationships. Unless there is deep-seated hatred, who could really bear to watch their relatives starve to death?"
"Yes, this is great. Now there's another problem. Before, we were just having trouble getting enough to eat, but now we're having trouble even finding a place to stay."
With the wild boar's latest attack, several families have suffered injuries, making matters even worse.
"Why is life so hard for ordinary people?"
Simple and silent, what could she say? Not only in this era of austerity, but also in later generations, the common people suffered the most. Upon closer examination, no matter the dynasty, the gap between the rich and the poor was a chasm.
The saying "Behind the red gates, meat and wine go to waste, while on the road, frozen corpses lie" is not just an empty phrase.
Poverty not only restricts people's actions and thinking, but also limits their courage to explore. When faced with difficulties, ordinary people often have nowhere to turn for help.
I'm thinking, I have some good stuff, but the highest-ranking official I know is the village chief or the commune secretary. What can I do?
Take the college entrance examination as a common example. It is a well-known way to get into a better university, but it is not the only way. How many people know about the shortcuts or detours that can be avoided?
Why is it that some people get extra points and can participate in special admissions or be specially admitted early on, while most families can only follow in the footsteps of their predecessors, sweating and toiling away?
It's not that following a set routine is bad, but this information gap isn't actually fair to children.
Of course, we can't blame the parents or the family, nor can we say that this distinction is based on the gap between rich and poor. But what is certain is that such a closed, poor environment and atmosphere will always put them at a disadvantage in this regard.
Isn't the same true in rural areas?
In this era of collective ownership and planning, the status of a city dweller is much higher in the eyes of ordinary people. After all, being a city dweller means being able to work in factories, receiving invoices, having access to grain supplies, not having to work in the fields under the scorching sun, and not having to rely on the weather all day long.
If there is an opportunity to move to the city, many families will do everything in their power to support them. It's not just about bringing honor to one's ancestors; if one can really gain a foothold in the city and marry a city wife, it's the hope of changing one's social standing.
However, few people think about what to do if you can't buy the supplied food and vegetables in the city, since everything costs money. Are you really going to be in dire straits?
How many city dwellers, while receiving rations and enjoying the envious glances of others, still need their rural parents and siblings to tighten their belts to support them? And yet, the city is something that rural people flock to.
It probably means people strive for higher positions.
Simple guess was right. The coal mine was indeed in a real hurry. It wasn't just vegetables, but also grain and other supplies. Although the snow was heavy and they couldn't go down into the mine, those 10,000 to 20,000 people were just 10,000 to 20,000 mouths to feed. They were waiting to eat as soon as they opened their eyes every day. In just two days, Old Zheng's mouth was covered in blisters from worry.
"San'er, Liguo, go check again to see if the road is open. Go a bit further away, and we'll go to whichever side is open first. Drive there, and we can also loosen up the road."
"Why!"
The two agreed and ran outside, the one named Liguo muttering to himself as he followed his companion.
"You mean that girl from last time, was she from the county town? I wonder if she has any connections or if she could get any stock or something?"
"You mean that wild boar from last time?"
Old Zheng quickly called the person back.
Who are you talking about?
It's not that he's forgetful; it's just that these past few days have taken a toll on him, and his mind is completely blank.
"What wild boar? Does anyone have a wild boar?"
Li Guo and his companion turned back and carefully closed the door.
"You mean those truckloads of wild boars we brought back, Director? You've forgotten?"
The image of that little girl instantly flashed into Old Zheng's mind. He jumped up, thought for a moment, and then sat down again, looking aggrieved.
"No way, if something happens, Lao Cheng will tear me apart. How many meals will we have left in our inventory?"
Normally, the canteen would have a few days' worth of supplies, but who knew that the food wouldn't be delivered for the two days before the snow. This kind of thing happens sometimes, so they didn't think much of it. Who would have thought that this snow would happen?
“I went to check. If they don’t start production, we can manage for two or three meals. But if they do start production, that little bit of food will only last for one meal, and there’s not much meat.”
"Where are the others?"
"Director, the road isn't open yet, we can't get out either way."
Old Zheng paced around anxiously. The roads in the county town were alright, but if they were really going to the countryside, the roads would be full of potholes and covered with thick snow, and they really wouldn't dare to go.
"You two, go and check out Xiangyang Commune. It's next to the military region. With such a big incident, the military region can't just sit idly by. Whether it's people or vehicles that came out, there must be signs of movement."
Hurry up, they'll definitely head towards that place, Liu, Liujiatun. They'll definitely go there. Quick, go scout ahead. They must have already paved the way. Let's follow them in.
You go and scout ahead first, I'll go with you later.
After saying that, he breathed a sigh of relief. How could he have forgotten about this situation? Old Cheng's precious niece was there, and he had to go and check on her.
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