"I brought food to my grandpa, and they... boohoo, they stole it all and even scratched me,"
this?
They started arguing as soon as they met?
The educated youth looked at each other, then turned back to look into the village office. The child who had just come out took a few steps back as soon as he met their gaze, and then turned around and ran back in fright.
Simple and speechless, he bowed his head and comforted Xiaohua for a few words before sending the child home and then following the others into the house.
"The two brothers, Xiao Hua and his brother, came to deliver food to Uncle Liu. But Uncle Liu wasn't in the house. As soon as the dry food was exposed, the little ones, who were starving, went crazy and grabbed it and stuffed it into their mouths."
When they weren't fighting, everyone was grabbing and refusing to give way. Those children weren't very big, but they had traveled this far to escape famine, and they were desperate for food. How could Xiaohua possibly outmaneuver them? That's how she got injured."
Ling Weidong had already found out what had happened. Liu Jianshe, Liu Weimin, and several elderly people came in from outside the village and went straight into the office. When they saw Jian Dan and the others, they didn't stand on ceremony and invited them in.
Liu Jianshe first gave a brief account of the meeting.
“Our village will contribute 500 jin of grain to support the commune in distributing grain. I will deliver it to the commune with the oxcart later.”
However, the timing of these children's arrival is quite unfortunate. I'll go ask them how to handle it.
However, now that we're in the village, I estimate…
He shook his head.
"I reckon it won't be able to be sent out anytime soon."
The commune is also facing difficulties; they even wanted the villages to share the burden today, but even if the money is sent back, they can't do anything about it.
"What policies does the commune have?"
Liu Jianshe shook his head.
"It's not exactly a formal policy. This incident wasn't too sudden. The higher-ups had already issued a notice instructing all villages to prepare and take precautions in advance. In fact, it was somewhat expected."
However, not everyone was lucky at the time. This area is located in the north, and everyone was hoping that it wouldn't come, but it actually did.
Hi!
Didn't you see Secretary Lin's face? It was as black as soot from the bottom of a pot.
The commune has some grain reserves, not much, and they've already set up large pots in the middle school to cook porridge. Those people have all been settled in the middle school. The next step depends on the commune's arrangements!
"How many people are there now?"
Liu Jianshe sighed.
"More than seven hundred people, and I heard there are even more in the county seat,"
Several old men frowned and muttered to themselves.
"What a terrible thing, what a terrible thing!"
At this point, no one has any particularly feasible solutions.
To keep providing for them like this, even if they had the ability, it wouldn't be a proper arrangement. Besides, they really don't have the means; they can't even feed themselves, and they'd be reluctant to give them even this little bit.
Several people also looked serious. More than seven hundred people—what does that mean?
Two Liujiatun.
"This is the first day, and then..."
Liu Jianshe didn't say anything more, but everyone in the room knew that these 700-plus people were just the beginning, and the future was uncertain. At a time like this, no matter how optimistic one was, one's heart was heavy.
"Is there anything the village needs us to do?"
Liu Jianshe sighed softly again and told them about the current situation in the commune.
"The troops and armed forces are maintaining order, so there is not much chaos. Other units and departments are responsible for providing manpower and resources."
The military has granted a special conscription order. If some soldiers are willing to stay, it will solve some of their resettlement problems, which can be considered a win-win situation.
Jian Dan and Mingzhu exchanged a glance; they hadn't heard of this before.
"The armed forces department provided some grain, and the supply and marketing cooperatives, restaurants, post offices, and train stations all contributed supplies and manpower."
However, the biggest shortage right now is still food. The commune's meager grain reserves will run out after two or three meals at most.
"Including us, we're the biggest group. We can only hold out for three days at most. After three days, there will be even more people, and we'll run out of food. That's when the hardest time will come."
"What about the other villages? Do they have the nerve to refuse to contribute a single penny?"
Liu Jianshe looked at his impatient second master.
"The rains this autumn meant that most of the crops were lost. We've only managed to get through this thanks to our cooperative. Asking them to contribute grain is really putting them in a difficult position."
He wanted to say something, but seeing Lin Dongfang and the others shaking their heads, he put his mind at ease.
After listening to Liu Jianshe's explanation and confirming that there was nothing for them, the group said their goodbyes and slowly walked back.
"What were you trying to say? Hunt wild boar?"
"cough!"
Simple didn't want to admit it, but she had indeed had that thought just now.
"Is it inappropriate?"
Simple still seems to have some traces of her past life. She's good at everything else, but when it comes to interpersonal relationships, it's definitely a weak point.
Lin Dongfang and his group looked at each other.
"It's not that it's inappropriate, but the timing is a bit too early."
Simple,?????
"What's the meaning?"
Ling Weidong thought for a moment and then rephrased the statement.
"Providing timely help and adding flowers to brocade have completely different effects."
There are still foundations everywhere, so if you make a move now, people will at most give you a compliment.
What if it's three to five days later?
When everyone was out of ammunition and food, you risked your life to venture deep into the mountains to find food for everyone.
Can the effect be the same?
Jian Dan suddenly realized, patted his head,
"I understand, I understand. You guys are pretty cunning."
"You think we use underhanded methods?"
Ling Weidong felt a little uneasy; naturally, he didn't want to leave this impression on Jian Dan.
A simple, indifferent wave.
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