The snow is getting heavier and heavier, and there are already signs of a snowstorm. The collective industries of the commune have also been suspended. After all, if something happens to someone on the road, the factory must be held responsible.
Commune cadres were also asked to go down to the grassroots level to direct and assist each brigade in disaster prevention work.
There are a total of 16 brigades in Hongqi Commune. Except for secretary Li Hongjun and president Fu Mingmo, everyone else is affiliated to one brigade.
Su Mo happened to live in the Lujiacun Brigade, so Fu Ming assigned the Lujiacun Brigade to her, as well as the Lijia'ao Production Team.
Although Lijia'ao belonged to the Shatin Brigade, it was actually closer to Lujia Village. To facilitate work, it was assigned to Su Mo.
Su Mo would go around the brigade with Lu Qing'an and the others every morning, and then go to Lijia'ao in the afternoon. Running around in the wind and snow every day is very tiring.
After Geng Changqing took office, he asked each brigade to prepare some cold-proof materials in case of emergency, so each brigade prepared a lot of firewood and a few quilts.
Because it is so cold this year, in addition to the lonely elderly and children, some people who thought it was not too cold last year and were too lazy to collect firewood this year also came to the brigade to borrow firewood. Soon, half of the firewood stored in the brigade was gone.
It's only December, and they still don't know what will happen in the future. Lu Baoguo and Lu Qing'an are also worried.
The remaining half of the firewood will no longer be borrowed from outside. Unless there is really no firewood at home, you can come to the brigade to borrow it.
Finally, after discussion, the village cadres decided to coordinate with the lonely elderly people and move them together first. It would be warmer with more people and they could save some firewood. They could get through this winter first.
Then they go to work one by one, trying to sleep on the same kang to save some firewood, in case there is not enough firewood.
Su Mo went to Lu Fubao's house with Lu Guilan, the women's director who proposed the marriage for the Lu family. When I went in, I saw that Lao Shitou had moved in with him at some point.
As soon as Lu Guilan mentioned his purpose, Lu Fubao immediately said that it was no problem and would not cause any trouble to the brigade.
It was impossible to sleep on the same kang with them. He still had enough firewood for at least more than a month. When the snow lightened up, he would go up the mountain to get some more.
After patrolling Lujia Village, Su Mo braved the wind and snow to go to Lijia'ao in the afternoon.
When they reached the foot of the village, Su Mo found that there seemed to be smoke coming out of the unoccupied house at the foot of the village, but when she looked in front of the door, the snow was quite thick, and it didn't seem like anyone had entered.
In case there were any criminals hiding inside, Su Mo quickly went to Captain Li and explained the situation.
Captain Li was also shocked. That house was the home of the spy boy from before. Maybe the spy found it there and couldn't get out because of the heavy snow.
Captain Li hurriedly called the militiamen and a few strong young men. A group of people surrounded the house, then shoveled the snow at the door, opened the door and went in to take a look.
As soon as he opened the door, the smell of excrement hit his face, making the man in the head almost gag, but it was also clear that there was indeed someone hiding inside.
Several members of the militia team quickly loaded their guns and told others to stay away. A few people went in carefully. After a while, they pulled out a dirty and skinny girl.
Looking at the girl, Captain Li was furious, "Young girl, are you still alive? Why didn't you say anything when you came back? Why are you hiding here alone? No one knows if you freeze to death."
The girl named Cao Yatou just lowered her head and remained silent.
Seeing Su Mo's inquiring look, Captain Li explained: "This is the spy boy's sister. In July this year, I don't know where she went. I sent people to search for several days, but couldn't find it. I thought I Wherever he went, or he went into the mountains and was eaten by wild animals."
Su Mo frowned. She was in confinement at that time, and she wasn't sure whether Captain Li had reported the matter.
Su Mo saw that the girl was thin and small, she looked like she was about five or six years old. She was wearing a tattered cotton-padded jacket and exposed straw sandals. Her exposed hands and feet were very cold. It was red, swollen, and had a lot of cracks.
"Captain Li, since the government has not sentenced this child, it means that she is innocent and needs to be properly placed. I think this child is so young. It is not safe for her to be here alone in the winter." Su Mo said.
Regarding the spy boy, she had heard Lu Changzheng say before that many times, people are forced to make choices by reality, but if they are wrong, they are wrong.
But this little girl is indeed innocent.
Su Mo saw that this house was old. If it was crushed by snow, there would be no one to hide in.
A little girl probably didn't have much firewood or food, and I don't know how she survived these days hiding alone.
"Yes, I don't know she's back either." Captain Li said, feeling a little embarrassed. This little girl has a brother who is a spy. I'm afraid she won't be happy with it no matter where she goes.
If he brought this back to his home, the mother-in-law at home would definitely have a fight with him.
Su Mo also saw Captain Li's dilemma and said, "Take her to the bullpen. It's better than her being here alone."
"Okay, then send her to the bullpen." Captain Li immediately agreed. This is a good idea. Everyone is not in a good position, so don't dislike anyone.
When Captain Li talked to that little girl, the girl didn't say anything, just nodded, and then followed Captain Li and Su Mo to the bullpen.
"Captain Li, what about this girl's food?" Su Mo asked on the way.
"Her head food will be delivered to the cowshed later."
Su Mo nodded. Teacher Gu and his wife were both good people and would not covet this girl's food. The cowshed also had the bedding left by her parents, so they could at least sleep warmly.
Just like that, the little girl was sent to the cowshed. Teacher Gu and his wife are very sensible people, and they are not bad towards this girl.
Su Mo would go over there every day and give the little girl a pair of Lu Aiqin's old cotton shoes and an old cotton jacket.
These old cotton shoes and jackets were bought by Su Mo and Dafang. They didn't have to pay for them themselves. The commune has rescue funds. You can just apply for reimbursement when the time comes.
If you make a new one, the identity of the grass girl is too conspicuous, and it may be easily snatched by other children. It is better to give the old one, which is safe to wear.
Moreover, Su Mo also gave a pound of new cotton in private, asking Teacher Gu's lover to take some time to help add some.
When the poor girl first arrived at the cowshed, she didn't say anything. She looked at people with fear and wariness in her eyes. She probably suffered a lot during that time.
Slowly, after seeing that several people were treating her well, not beating or scolding her, and even giving her food and clothing, she let down her guard.
Su Mo also learned from Teacher Gu that during that time, the little girls hid in the mountains and ate wild fruits and vegetables when they were hungry. It was snowing and it was too cold to hide in the mountains, so I returned to the village.
There is still some sweet potato and corn left in her small cellar. These days, she cooks a little secretly in the dead of night. It was too cold that day and I couldn't bear it anymore, so I lit a brazier to grill myself. Unexpectedly, I was discovered by Su Mo.
On this day, Su Mo came over as usual to take a look. When she was about to leave, she was stopped by the little girl.
"Auntie, there seems to be a bad person on the mountain."
