The game starts with fleeing from famine, the boss of the end times is in trouble

Chapter 22 Determine the candidates to go into the city to purchase supplies

After hearing what Yun the Butcher said, everyone started to think about it. The village chief also lowered his head and thought for a while before continuing to speak.

"What you mean is that the soldiers want to tell us that the city gate is not safe, and that we should either find a way to enter the city or leave early. Is that what you mean?" As soon as the village chief finished speaking, everyone stared at Yun the Butcher.

"Yes, village chief. That's what he wanted to say. If the government wants to keep the water and food in the city, they will definitely find a way to let the refugees at the city gate leave and go somewhere else. Now there are rich families in the city who provide porridge to these refugees every day. It's like hanging a carrot in front of a donkey. Once the carrot is gone, there will definitely be problems." Yun the Butcher replied.

"We don't know anyone from the city, and we don't plan to settle down in the city. Let's just think about going to the city to purchase supplies now," said the village chief.

"Yes, the village chief is right. We should buy supplies quickly and leave this dangerous place as soon as possible." Li Xiucai said.

"Butcher Yun, how much does it cost per person to enter the city now?"

"It costs one or two taels of silver per person to enter the city now. So, in order to save money, we can't send too many people to purchase supplies. It's better to save money to buy food." Yun the butcher said to everyone.

"The entrance fee has increased a lot. I remember the last time Li Xiucai and his teacher came, the entrance fee was still ten cents per person. Am I remembering correctly?" The villager said as he turned to look at Li Xiucai.

"Yes, you remember it right. When I came here last time, it was indeed ten cents per person," Li Xiucai replied.

"Raising the entry fee is also to restrict people from entering the city. Now, let's determine the candidates for entering the city. Last time, after I talked about this matter, no one came to me. So, now, let's discuss it. Let's try to go to the city early tomorrow morning." The village chief asked everyone to choose, it could be themselves or someone else.

"Village chief, I think Yun the Butcher, Zhang the Hunter and Li the Scholar did a great job today. I support the three of them to go to the city to purchase supplies." Uncle Wu suggested.

"Yes, village chief, I agree."

"Yes, Village Chief, I agree."

Hearing the same voice in the crowd, the village chief waved his hand and asked everyone to stop.

"Okay, then let's decide on these three first. Then shall we add other people? In addition, let me tell you that they are going to the city to purchase supplies for the villagers, so their travel expenses are paid by the village. This is a decision that I have discussed with the elders. Do you have any objections?" The village chief turned his head and looked at everyone.

"We all have no objection, Village Chief." Everyone said in unison.

The village chief was very happy after hearing everyone's answers. He finally did not lose heart in serving the villagers.

"Village chief, how about the three of us? Li Xiucai and Zhang the hunter will go together, and I will bring my Yun Yiyi. Don't worry, we will pay for Yiyi's fare to the city. The main thing is that Yiyi is a smart and strong child, and she can help me a lot." Yun the butcher quickly explained to everyone.

"Okay, then your family will pay for Yun Yiyi's entrance fee to the city. Then Li Xiucai, Zhang Liehu, you two will form a group, is that okay?" asked the village chief.

Li Xiucai and Zhang the Hunter looked at each other and shook their heads. Thus, Yun the Butcher, Li Xiucai and Zhang the Hunter decided to go to the city.

"Village chief, I will drive my donkey cart tomorrow so that we can carry more things. Hunter Zhang and Scholar Li should also drive a cart. Let's take advantage of this opportunity to go into the city to purchase more. It will be difficult to have such opportunities on the road later." Yun the butcher said to the village chief.

"Okay, Brother Yun, then Brother Zhang and I will drive my family's car tomorrow." Li Xiucai looked at Zhang the Hunter and said.

"You will leave the city in the evening. I will arrange two people to wait at the city gate in advance. Come back and tell us when you are spotted. I will bring people to pick you up then. However, you'd better wait until the rich family has distributed porridge before coming out. This way, you will attract less attention." The village chief explained to Yun the butcher and the other three.

"Everyone go back and hurry up to count what needs to be bought. We must go to the city tomorrow morning. Those who drag their feet and don't report will not help with the purchase." The village chief said to everyone with a stern face.

After hearing this, everyone hurried back to count the supplies they needed to purchase for tomorrow.

Butcher Yun returned to the Yun family's resting place and found that the sleeping place for the night had been cleaned up. Zhang was cooking at this time. I don't know what she was cooking, but the big pot was steaming. Brother Yun was making a fire. Yun Yiyi, Brother Yun II, and Brother Yun III stood in a row around the pot, watching Zhang cook. At this time, the sun was about to set, so it was just right to eat in the remaining light.

"What delicious food have you made?" Yun the butcher asked Zhang.

"There are sauerkraut and broken pot cakes in the pot. I originally wanted to use lard to fry eggs for the children, but I found that there were too many people around and the smell was too strong. I was afraid of attracting other people's attention, so I didn't fry them. Later, after the eggs are distributed to everyone's bowls, I will add lard. That way the smell will not be strong and will not attract other people's attention. As for the eggs, we will cook them tomorrow morning and give one to each child. By the way, if you meet someone selling eggs tomorrow, be sure to buy more." Zhang whispered to Yun the butcher.

"Okay, I'll remember that. You did the right thing. There are too many refugees around now, so it's not appropriate to be too ostentatious." Butcher Yun raised his finger and praised Zhang.

Zhang rolled her eyes at Yun the butcher and ignored him. They were already an old couple, and it was so embarrassing to behave like this in front of the children.

Yun Yiyi and the others covered their mouths and laughed secretly. After a while, the rice was cooked. Everyone gathered in a circle, holding their bowls and slurping down the food. Although only a spoonful of lard was added, everyone still thought it was so fragrant and delicious.

After dinner, the sun had set, and everyone lay down on mats to sleep. When it got dark, some women in Yunjia Village had just finished cooking, but they were reluctant to light the oil lamps, so they had to eat in the dark. Therefore, you can clearly hear the men cursing and the children crying. In Yunjia Village, some men will not go into the kitchen to help cook. They think cooking is a woman's job and has nothing to do with men.

When they were in Yunjia Village, they would come home from the fields and sit down to eat. After eating, they would push the bowls on the table and leave them alone. Cooking and housework were all women's responsibilities. If there were few children in the family, it would be fine. But if there were many children in the family, women would have endless housework to do.

On the way to escape famine, these men at most helped to build the stove and collect firewood, and they would never help with anything else. That's why they had to eat until dark. If they had helped, they would have eaten earlier. After all, cooking at this time was not complicated.

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