Escape from famine: Daddy stands up, Dali girl lies down

"Uncles, the cows are so pitiful, please give them a chance to live!

When we get to a safe place, Shu'er will compensate you with two cows."

The cow-slaughtering scene turned into a cow-crying scene. How could Lin Shu miss such a good opportunity and shed a few crocodile tears.

He took out a silver ingot from the small cloth bag he was carrying and stuffed it into Uncle Wu's arms.

Holding a rein in one hand, he shouted.

"Niuniu, come with me, you are free.

Hide in the mountains and don't get caught."

At the critical moment of life and death, the two cows seemed to understand what she said and quickly got up and followed.

Baozi was jumping and skipping behind them, and soon disappeared from the four people's sight under the scorching sun.

"This~this~this~"

Uncle Wu held the silver ingot in his hand and looked around, not knowing what to do.

What I don't understand is why my niece carries so much silver with her.

What if this is lost!

Second Uncle Wu and Third Uncle Wu looked at the ground, then at their toes, looking as if they knew nothing.

"Hahaha, brother-in-law, just think of it as Shu'er playing around for once.

You should think about how to explain to your father-in-law when you go back!"

Lin Erzhuang knew it well, but he looked like he was enjoying the show.

...

The two ignorant country cows leaned against their new owner and dared not move.

The huge tears from the cow's eyes had not yet dried, and he looked around.

The tempting smell of grass kept drilling into his big nose, making him drool.

Without getting the owner's permission, all four hooves were firmly planted on the ground.

The sharp knife of the previous owner was still waving in front of him, so how could he dare to rush in?

“Go ahead, the ranch is your home.

You two big guys, please keep an eye on the little ones inside.

Beat those who don’t obey until they give in.”

Lin Shu was very satisfied with the performance of the two cows. These cows were extremely human-like.

If they are trained well, they may become a great help in escaping famine.

Many times, animals are more loyal and more reliable than humans.

...

The five men and the dog returned to the camp dejectedly and stood in a row in front of Wu Yidao.

"What about the meat?"

Wu Yidao looked around and didn't find even a bone, so he shouted loudly.

"I'm asking you a question! You're mute!"

When I left, there were still two living cows, but when I came back, there was nothing.

He couldn't figure it out, so he looked at his beloved grandson suspiciously and quickly shook his head to deny it.

Uncle Wu knelt down with a thud and said with a bitter face.

"Dad, I just couldn't bear to do it, so I let the cow go."

"What, you bastard.

You thought you were giving them a chance to live, but you were actually pushing them to the wild beasts in the mountains!"

Wu Yidao thought about his own cows being bitten to death by wild beasts, and it was as painful as if the wild beasts were biting his own flesh.

"Dad, we're involved too."

Seeing that the old man was so angry that his face turned pale, Uncle Wu Er and Uncle Wu San had no choice but to admit their mistakes.

The eldest brother takes care of them a lot on a daily basis, so of course they share the joys and sorrows.

"Get lost! You have been butchers for many years and you dare not even kill a cow.

Don't show up in front of the old man, and set off at twilight hour."

Wu Yidao was so angry that he fumed, but he couldn't really beat his three sons.

Even with his beloved grandson and son-in-law still watching him, he felt hot and tired.

It's just a pity that there is so much beef.

Wu Yidao lay face down, sulking, and didn't even want to pay attention to his beloved grandson.

Lin Shu couldn't help laughing. She didn't expect her grandfather to be so easy to fool. He was really too kind!

Uncle Wu felt uneasy as he held the hot fifty taels of silver in his pocket.

It was impossible for him to hand it over to others, and it was even more impossible for him to keep it for himself.

The three brothers discussed it and decided to divide it among the five of them.

The ten taels of silver that Lin Erzhuang got naturally went into Lin Shu's pocket.

In this way, Lin Shu spent thirty taels of silver to exchange for two cows, and the Wu family made a small profit.

...

From then on, the Bird's Nest team set out before dawn and rested from early noon to early evening.

The last ray of light in the sky sank into the horizon before stopping to rest.

Every time we take a break, the most difficult thing is finding water.

Because Lin Erzhuang often walked in the mountains, he became an important member of the team looking for water sources.

When the chirping of insects could be heard and the stars were shining brightly, the water-seeking team returned with torches.

Lin Erzhuang placed half a load of water in the tent, wiped his face with the towel around his neck, and said heavily.

"Each family needs half a load of water, and it takes two hours to collect this little water."

Lin Shu took a look with the help of an oil lamp and saw that the water was turbid and contained grass debris, and there were insects moving around in it.

"This water is too dirty. It must be filtered and boiled. We can only give it to the mules."

"I'll go tell them, it would be bad if they get sick again."

Lin Erzhuang also felt that the water was dirty, but he didn't care too much.

When people are hungry and thirsty, they can drink not only dirty water but even urine, and still survive.

"Dad Lin, wait a moment."

Lin Shu took out two simple filters that she had recently prepared.

To put it simply, it is made of sand, stone and charcoal.

"This is for filtering water. You can make it just by looking at it..."

Lin Shu said as she poured water into the bamboo filter and demonstrated it to the family.

"The water is really clear, as clear as well water." Lin Hongqing shouted.

"I'm awesome, right?" Lin Shu said proudly with her head held high.

"It's very simple. Let each family prepare one."

"Okay, Dad will take it and let them make it themselves."

Of course Lin Erzhuang gave the ready-made one to his father-in-law, and it was up to the others to do it or not.

The emergence of filters really surprised people and made them more careful with water use.

Because you have to cherish it!

Half a load of water is not enough for a family to drink, let alone wash, bathe and do laundry.

In order to conceal her tracks, Lin Shu could not use water openly.

Apart from ensuring there was enough for the whole family to drink, I could only use it secretly for myself.

Both men and women in the Bird's Nest team were unkempt, except for Lin Shu who had a buzz cut.

After a day's walk, the sweat-soaked clothes can release two ounces of salt, and the sour smell can drift three miles away.

...

“The imperial court has issued an order that the border war situation is tense.

All men under 40 and over 12 were conscripted.

Anyone who disobeys the order will be exiled to the border to defend against foreign enemies."

A compulsory conscription order was sent to various parts of the Great Qi Kingdom.

This conscription was different from previous years in that it was directly taken over by the city garrison troops from various places.

Once the news reached those who were quick to react, they would hide in the mountains and forests, or flee overnight.

Those who were slow to react were blocked in the village by the ferocious defenders.

As soon as the defending troops broke into the village, they gathered the people together and asked the village chief to arrest people according to their household registration.

"Please, sir, let my son go!

He is not yet twelve years old, but he is tall and the only son in the family. "

A woman hugged the frightened young man tightly and begged with all her might.

"If you don't want your whole family to be exiled, let them go." The little leader said expressionlessly.

Having seen such scenes so many times, the defenders have long been numb and only want to complete the mission as soon as possible.

"Mom, I don't want to die, please save me!"

The young man hid in the woman's arms, trembling and shaking his head.

"Sir, I'll do the work of two men, please let my son go!"

The man with his hands tied looked at the crying mother and daughter with great reluctance.

There is no other way except hatred and reluctance.