Qiao Xin's arrangement took all aspects into consideration. Although it seemed that Qiao Xin was at a disadvantage by exchanging rice for firewood, in fact, their family could obtain the most scarce resources, while also gaining a good reputation and integrating into the local community as quickly as possible.
For the villagers of Laohu Town, they have a mountain nearby, and they don't have much else, but they have plenty of firewood. As long as they don't deliberately destroy the forest and just cut dead branches, the government will generally not pursue them. So before the winter comes, the most common thing they do is to go to the mountain to cut firewood, hunt for daily necessities, and build several piles of firewood at home, which can be burned for a whole year.
Now that we can exchange food with the Qiao family, how can we not agree!
After hesitating for a moment, Li Zhong walked forward, looked at Qiao Xin and said, "Madam Qiao, can other families also exchange with you?"
Qiao Xin asked doubtfully, "Others?"
Li Zhong nodded, a little embarrassed, and said in silence, "They are the families who are unable to participate in this hunting. There are currently only 17 families in Laohu Town, most of whom are hunters who have migrated from the mountains. They just want to take advantage of the current policy to get a few acres of land for their descendants.
Uncle Lao Mo is an acquaintance, not from a hunter family. When we have a headache or fever, we don’t need to see a doctor, but rely on him to help.”
Injuries and bruises are common in their line of work. They can handle minor injuries themselves, but they have to endure major injuries. Hunters have a harder life than farmers. Now a doctor is here. They don't want anything else but to make a living in the village. How can they not be happy? Uncle Mo often stays like this. Everyone exchanges food with him for herbs.
"He originally had a grandson, but a few days ago, he was injured in the arm by a wild boar in the mountains, so he has been raised at home these days. Everyone went to the city to check, and I guess no one would trade food with him..."
Qiao Xin finally understood that what she did yesterday was equivalent to destroying someone else's rice bowl!
"There are also Shi Yazi and his grandmother. His father was killed by wolves in the spring. The old man and the child have been struggling to make ends meet. Usually, everyone helps them out depending on the situation. Can you let them exchange firewood with you first for supplies..."
Qiao Xin understood what Li Zhong meant, but if they only gave them food, such poor families might not be able to survive this winter! It was hard for these village heads to not have enough food and clothing themselves, but still care about others. It showed that their character was not bad at all!
Qiao Xin had other plans, and decided to meet the person first before making a decision!
"Second brother, come with me. We need some help with the work. From what Li Zhong said, this doctor only wants a bowl of rice. Why don't we give it a try?"
Qiao Yunqing directly exposed her thoughts, "If you want to help them, just tell me directly. I won't object."
"Hehe, it's not really help. Let's take a look at me first. I'm not a pushover! In this horrible weather, it's simply a dream to find someone to work here!"
"Mom, whatever you want to do, your son will help you!"
Qiao Xin looked at him and said, "You have to get rid of these trivial matters as soon as possible, pick up your books, and gain fame as soon as possible. Only in this way can the family business that mother worked so hard to build be preserved. And your eldest brother and third brother must also take action, learn martial arts and literature. I have a feeling that our peaceful days will not last too long."
"Are you worried that my third brother and I's relatives might come looking for us?"
"Look at what you said. Can we be sure of this? After the incident with Heng Wen, wouldn't it be easy for others to find us? Besides, we didn't cover it up. We saved Heng Wen's life, but Dingbian Hou has this attitude. If they want to win you over in the future, who knows what means they will use!"
Qiao Yunqing didn't expect Qiao Xin to see it so clearly! Wasn't it the same in the previous life? The brothers died, and the dead were the result of being provoked. If their mother hadn't been blinded by Xiaofu and Xiaogui, if the brothers were united, one civil and one military, and one royal relative, what a solid triangle relationship, how could it be so easy to defeat!
Old Man Mo's house is just behind Qiao Xin's house, and it only takes a cup of tea to get there. Although the two houses are close, the living conditions are obviously much worse. Although the population of Laohu Town is declining, first-class houses are not available to everyone who wants to live in them. Most of the houses here have owners, and those without owners are entrusted to the government to manage by the dental clinics. They will come to check on them regularly. If someone moves in privately, they will be arrested and imprisoned, and later they will be required to do hard labor to repay the rent.
These huts were originally built as a place for horsemen to stay. After so many years, they have become dilapidated. Only a few main structures are still standing. People like Uncle Mo who can't afford to rent a house and have nowhere to stay can only choose this place to avoid being driven away.
When Old Man Mo heard unfamiliar footsteps, he was startled at first and quickly grasped the iron hairpin hidden under the straw mat. Before he could react, he saw the straw curtain being lifted by Li Zhong, followed by a strange man and woman. The ten square meters of space was suddenly crowded.
As soon as Li Zhong entered the house, he asked skillfully, "Uncle Mo, is everything okay at home? This is Aunt Qiao, who just moved in and lives in front of you. I told Aunt Qiao about your family's situation. Aunt Qiao is willing to exchange food for some firewood with everyone."
Old Man Mo was somewhat indifferent and alert, and subconsciously used half of his body to cover the person on the straw mat. After Li Zhong finished speaking, he looked at Qiao Xin and her son for a long time without saying anything. He just turned his head and continued to fiddle with the herbs in the stone mortar.
Li Zhong was a little anxious, he knew that old man Mo was being stubborn again. But he didn't even look at the time, he was almost starving to death, why was he still following those bullshit rules?
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