Everyone was silent. Secretly, they naturally hoped that the Li family would use money to help everyone get through the crisis, but their conscience told them that why should the Li family deplete their wealth and make selfless sacrifices.
At this time, Li Laoer spoke.
"It is true that a nobleman gave Fu Niu a set of gold jewelry that day. The village chief and Uncle Zhao were all there at the time. Why don't we let the village chief tell us what the jewelry is like?"
The village chief's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, and he took the pipe. The pot burned everyone, with expressions of hatred that iron could not be transformed into steel.
"A bunch of idiots, what are you doing with your life? You're just wasting food. Are you tempted by someone's provocation? I was here that day. The jewelry that the nobleman gave Fu Niu weighed seven or eight taels at most. In exchange for it, it would be seven or eight taels of silver. , it is enough for the Li family to pass the test."
"That's right," Uncle Zhao and the others were also angry and shouted at everyone, "You want the Li family to take it out, okay, then the Li family can leave first, we are all waiting here. Look. Let's see when the soldiers at the city gate become kind-hearted and let us pass."
Everyone's expressions changed, and they all expected the Li family to escape together to survive.
The Li family really abandoned them, what would they do?
Immediately, some people looked at the little daughter-in-law and started scolding her, "If you can speak, just speak. If you can't speak, shut your mouth. You care about the children's jewelry. Why haven't you given away your daughter's bracelet?" "
She was reluctant to part with it. She expected to eat and drink from others and save her own."
For a time, the little daughter-in-law became the target of public criticism, and she cried even harder.
Jiayin rolled her eyes and really wanted to spit on her face.
If you dare to worry about her gold, be careful not to be hit by a rain of stones. When your whole family goes to see the Lord of Hell, make sure it is neat and tidy and no one is left behind.
The husband of the young daughter-in-law is a simple and honest man, so he pulled his daughter-in-law and retreated to the back.
The village chief snorted coldly and turned to the Li family.
"Big sister, second, third and fourth, don't take this matter to heart. Everyone knows how good your family is. I was too anxious and confused just now. This will never happen again. Otherwise, I will personally take the cigarette pouch. Pike him to death!"
After saying that, he glared at the villagers.
The villagers all shrank their necks subconsciously, laughing with embarrassment and guilt.
Mrs. Li refused to say anything, still angry. It was Li
Laoer who said, "Uncle, this city gate must be inaccessible. I'm afraid I have to think of other ways. Moreover, I'm afraid other places will follow the same example. Every city has to pay for passage, which will be troublesome."
When people were awakened, they all gasped, "No way? Aren't you afraid of the court punishing you?"
"At this time, who cares about the court! Besides, as long as the people from the court don't accept money when they come over, that's fine. In troubled times, no one wants to take advantage of the opportunity to make more money."
Li Laoer shook his head. Everyone still wanted to talk, but suddenly it started to rain.
It grew rapidly from small to large, and everyone dispersed in droves, looking for linoleum to protect themselves from the rain.
The food in the baskets of this family was soaked, and the packages of clothes in that family were uncovered and became a mess for a while.
The Li family is a little better. Because of the little baby Jiayin, Li Laosan doesn't bother to build a simple shed every time he camps.
It's just that the shed is a bit small, and suddenly the whole family, young and old, and Uncle Zhao were packed in. It was very crowded.
But in the coolness of the autumn rain, it was a bit warmer to squeeze in.
The rain was falling outside and there were no other people around, so Li Laoer asked.
"Mom, do we want to go south alone?"
What happened just now chilled the whole family, and now they all looked at Mrs. Li.
If you want to break up with the villagers, this is a good time.
Mrs. Li hugged her granddaughter, tugged on her little clothes, and sighed softly.
"No, let's not talk about the dangers on the road. It's safer to go with more people. I just want to say that when the Liu family was grabbing food, many people in the village risked their lives to protect our family. Our family abandoned them at this time and went south alone. , Some of it is unjustifiable."
Li Laoer nodded, he thought so too.
It's not a critical moment. In order to save the family, I can only be selfish.
Now it's just a city gate that can't be passed, so let's think of a way.
In addition, just as he was worried, every city gate would have to pay tolls in the future.
The Li family doesn't have much money, so they can get by every time.
Why not accept such a choke-holding threat from the beginning...
At this time, Li Laosi said, "Mom, second brother, I have an idea. Let's go over the mountain and bypass the county seat!"
Over the mountain? Everyone looked at him, their eyes lit up.
They were so anxious just now that their minds were in knots. Why didn't they think of climbing over the mountain?
Jin'an County is located between two mountains.
Since it can't be passed, climbing over the mountain is definitely a good way.
"Are you familiar with the mountains and forests around here? How many mountains do you have to climb to get around the county?" Uncle Zhao looked a little sad and asked seriously.
Li Laosi was excited and said before he could react.
"I walked here with Liu Biaotou before, and I heard him say a few words. There is a slightly higher mountain behind us. If we climb over it, we can bypass the county seat. At the foot of the mountain is the official Road."
Everyone was happy, "That's great. Although climbing the mountain is troublesome, it's better than being here."
Li Laosan frowned and said, "I'm afraid I can't bring a mule or donkey cart over the mountain. "
Everyone was a little reluctant to hear this, especially Mrs. Li. All her family's belongings were on the mule cart. Without a car, most of the children and grandchildren would have to be carried around on their backs.
"Let's ask the village chief to come and talk." Li Laoer suggested, and when everyone nodded, he walked out in the light rain.
Soon, the village chief was invited over. He didn't feel reluctant to part with the donkey cart, he just sighed.
"That's all we can do. If we delay any longer, there will be more and more people, and I'm afraid something will happen. Let's go on our way earlier. There are only advantages and no disadvantages."
This matter is now settled.
When the rain outside eased a little, everyone dispersed to inform the villagers.
Li Laosan took Jiaren Jiayi to cut down two small trees with thick wrists nearby, tied them with ropes, and quickly made two simple small sledges.
Although he was taciturn, he was thoughtful and thoughtful. He saw the bad looks on the faces of Uncle Zhao and the old men with bad legs, and guessed that they were worried about climbing the mountain, so he came up with such an idea...
Sitting in the shack and watching the fun, Jiayin couldn't help but like the three of them more. Uncle. Such a silent, kind and gentle man, the third aunt has such a good sense!
Zhao Yuru happened to come over and wiped her husband's sweat with her handkerchief. Just as she was about to speak, she turned around and saw her little niece's eyes shining brightly. For some reason, she suddenly blushed...
Soon, everyone knew that they were going to climb a mountain tomorrow.
Some people were worried and some were afraid, but hundreds of people in the village, young and old, were all brave enough to go together.
It has to be said that each family's burdens and packages have to be streamlined again.
Climbing over mountains is not as good as traveling on flat ground. Too many things are a deadly burden...
After all the commotion, it was already the second watch when everyone finally fell asleep.
I had a dreamless night. When I woke up early, the sky, washed by the autumn rain, was dazzlingly blue.
Everyone gathered their things and gathered together.
The village chief gave the instructions again, and when he saw that there was nothing unexpected, he waved and set off.
At this time, the young daughter-in-law who asked for money from the Li family yesterday dragged her husband and children to stand up.