Through the troubled times and famine, I just want to farm peacefully

Lin Yinan smiled and said, "Yes, everyone has worked hard this year. Without everyone's concerted efforts, Longtan would not be where we are now."

Especially her second uncle and second aunt, they really helped her a lot.

Lin Shuo was so embarrassed by his niece's praise that he scratched his head and laughed, "We are a family, there is no need to say thank you."

In modern industrialized agriculture, although there are not many advanced equipments at this time, there are always more solutions than problems. Lin Yinan believes that they will always find a way out through their exploration.

"Uncle, from now on, all matters related to farming will be left to you. You must strictly control pests, fertilizer and water management, and train more talented assistants. You don't have to do everything yourself." Thinking that the work in the future would not be easy, Lin Yinan suggested to him.

Since it concerns food, Lin Shuo dare not be careless.

"Don't worry, Second Uncle knows what's appropriate."

Lin Yinan continued to encourage him, "If next year goes as smoothly as this year, we will have enough food in stock."

Lin Shuo has been well-trained over the past six months. The people in the villages below Longtan, Xihe and the salt fields, so many people rely on them, he dare not slack off even a little.

My brother is right. If you broaden your horizons, you will naturally think long-term.

"It will go well." He murmured, as if to comfort and also as if to beg God.

The villages under Longtan's jurisdiction heard that the county town would release a batch of low-priced meat within the next three days, with each pound of meat costing only 20 cents, and the villagers could purchase up to two pounds based on their household registration number.

In addition, a batch of fertilized eggs that can be used to hatch chicks and ducklings are being released. The price is three cents for one, five cents for two, and ten cents for five. The quantity is limited, and the purchase is also limited to five based on household registration.

This is the first time that Longtan Grain and Oil Store appears in public, because the time limit is only three days, no waiting after the expiration date.

The villages were in an uproar after receiving the news.

Even after Hu Shao and others who announced the news left, some people still didn't believe it and kept asking their fellow villagers, "Did I hear it right? Only 20 cents per pound of meat?"

"I heard it was also 20 cents a pound."

"Before the war, it was sold for thirty or forty coins per pound, but in Longtan County, it's only twenty coins?"

There was war in their north, and food was ridiculously expensive. The price of meat had gone through the roof, but it was still not available.

Even though Yun Yu, Hu Shao and others repeatedly emphasized it, they still couldn't believe it.

This meat is so cheap!

It was so cheap that they thought they were hallucinating.

"Twenty cents a pound, not expensive, is it really pork?"

"They said they also have chicken, same price."

"Why don't you go buy some and try them? In the past six months, I caught a few field mice when I was reclaiming the land and had a good meal."

To be honest, they fled all the way from the Central Plains to here, and it was good enough for them to have something to eat.

When we arrived at Longtan, thanks to the city lord, we learned how to grow rice for the first time. Each family didn't harvest much food, but if we ate sparingly, we could still make it until the first rice harvest next year.

"It's Chinese New Year, why don't you go buy two pounds of meat to add some meat to your stomach after a year of being vegetarian?"

While they were still gathered there discussing endlessly, a sharp-eyed villager saw the Dashi old couple, each carrying a large backpack, holding their two grandsons on the left and right, and they walked out after closing the door.

"Uncle Dashi, are you going to the county town?"

Old man Dashi had a simple smile on his wrinkled face. "Hey, go get two pounds of meat for the kids. New Year's Day is coming soon."

"What are you and your aunt carrying?" A villager looked at the backpacks behind them.

"It's nothing. I just packed some straw sandals and dried vegetables that I made myself and hope to exchange them for some money when I get to the county town." said old man Dashi.

Aunt Dashi saw him stop and urged him, "Hurry up, we are slow and we don't know how long it will take to reach the county town."

"Hey, here it comes."

The Dashi couple originally had three sons and one daughter. The eldest son married and had two grandsons. When they fled to Longtan, only the old couple and the eldest son and his son survived. The eldest son's wife, two sons and one daughter were all gone.

When they settled down, the family decided that the old couple would stay at home and farm with their two grandsons, while the eldest son would join the army for the 600 coins he could earn per month.

Only then did they survive.

The villagers watched the old couple leave, then turned around and asked the village chief who was still hesitating.

"Village chief, shall we go or not? Uncle Dashi has already gone."

"Don't forget, Uncle Dashi's son is enlisting in the army in the county."

The implication is self-evident.

The village chief threw away the leaf cigarette in his hand and shouted to the crowd, "Hurry! Those who want to buy meat should go back and get their household registration. If you have anything to sell, bring it with you."

A group of people immediately ran home in a hurry, fearing that they would be too late and would not be able to buy meat.

During the slack season, the county town would collect labor service, and even the poorest families would save up a few hundred coins.

It’s Chinese New Year, who doesn’t want to eat some meat?

In the East and West villages, which are the farthest from Longtan County, every household closed their doors and windows, worrying about when the bandits would attack. For a time, everyone was in danger.

When they heard Hu Shao and his men beating the gong in the village, asking everyone to come out and tell them what had happened, all the villagers hurried out of their homes.

Each person was carrying large or small bags or shouldering a load as they walked out of their homes. It looked like they were moving their entire family, which left Hu Shao and the others dumbfounded.

"Village chief, where are you going?" Hu Shao asked the village chief in confusion.

The village chief looked at him with joy and said flatteringly, "Master Xiao Hu, aren't you here to take us away?"

Hu Shao was confused, "Why do you want to leave?"

When the village chief saw that he didn't seem to be here to take them away, his face immediately fell.

"The bandits from Chi'an are about to attack us. Don't we need to find a place to hide?"

Hearing him say this, Hu Shao immediately burst into laughter.

"Don't be afraid. Master Yun led his men to suppress the bandits a few days ago. The bandits will not come to rob our village."

"Really?" The village chief's eyes lit up when he heard that.

"Why would I lie to you?" Hu Shao took out a notice from his arms, "I came here today to inform you of something."

Then, Hu Shao told the villagers about the Longtan Grain and Oil Store selling affordable meat.

The villagers of Dongxi Village did not question it, but were very positive.

"Let's go! Let's go! Sir Xiao Hu, we will go to Longtan with you now."

Hu Shao couldn't help but twitch his lips when he saw them carrying bedding and food on their shoulders.

"You're not going to put your things back?"

The village chief looked back at the villagers and knew that they were worried that their homes would be robbed by bandits when they returned.

He smiled at Hu Shao and said, "It's okay. We have plenty of strength."

"It's not heavy, not heavy at all!" Afraid that he would object, some villagers immediately agreed.

Hu Shao turned his face away and didn't look at his red shoulders.

Are you kidding? Two sacks of grain must weigh at least 200 kilograms.

These are the food they grew with great difficulty, and they provide life-saving food for the whole family for half a year.

No matter how Hu Shao tried to persuade them, they refused to listen. He had no choice but to dismount with the secret guards and let the five horses free to carry food.

When the villagers from Dongxi Village arrived in Longtan County, they formed a long queue in front of the grain and oil store, which stretched all the way to the city gate.

The villagers looked at each other, stretched their necks to look forward, and there were so many people that they didn't know if they could buy it.

Yun Yu, who returned earlier, was stunned by the people Hu Shao brought back. After working with Hu Shao for half a year, his ability to get things done is unquestionable and worthy of praise.

It was just to buy some meat, but the villagers in this village even brought bedding.

Are they planning not to go back if they can’t buy meat?

That's not necessary. The city lord said that any villager who comes can buy it.

Yun Yu hurriedly pulled Hu Shao aside to ask.

"Hu Shao, what happened? Why did they bring their belongings with them?"