If we want to solve the famine, there is no other way. We can only rely on the well in front of us and the sweet potatoes in the hands of children.
The main cause of famine in the next few years is actually climate anomalies. To put it simply, it doesn’t rain when it should rain, and it keeps raining when it shouldn’t. There is a big shift in the climate between the north and the south of China, and the south When it is time to rain, all the rainwater flows to the north. When the north needs rain, the rainwater returns to the south.
In this era, New China's water conservancy construction had just begun, and it was unable to combat drought and floods. It was completely unable to fight back against heavy rains and droughts that lasted for several months.
In order to cope with natural disasters and ensure food production, water storage and drainage must be done well. Liu Guangqi is not worried about the drainage problem, because Liujia Village is located at the foot of the mountain, and the terrain is much higher than that of the surrounding areas of BJ. No matter how much it rains, as long as a few trenches are dug, the rainwater will not accumulate here.
Liu Guangqi's only worry was the severe drought. Liujia Village was already short of water. If there was a severe drought, it would be even worse. The crops in the fields would definitely die of drought.
Now that he saw this motor-driven well, Liu Guangqi finally saw some hope. This well was hundreds of meters deep. Even if the water in the drought-stricken ground evaporated, it would never be short of water.
However, having a well does not mean that Liujiacun can sit back and relax. After all, Liujiacun has only one motorized well on more than 2,000 acres of land. In normal years, it may be able to water the ground. But in a severe drought year, it will definitely be too busy. It is estimated that the land in the west has not been watered yet, and the land in the east will be dry again and needs to be watered. The reduction in grain production is certain, and it would be good to have half of the current production by then.
Therefore, if you want to have a full stomach, in addition to digging more wells, you must find a way to replace food crops with something more productive. Sweet potatoes are not only high-yield, but also drought-resistant, which is definitely a good thing to survive in disaster years.
However, this food also has its disadvantages. If you eat too much, you will get stomach acid, flatulence, burping, constipation and unable to poop, and it is difficult to harvest and store. This is also the reason why it cannot become a staple food. However, in the famine years when there is not enough food, These are not problems, and sweet potatoes are not without their advantages. The large yield is one thing. The important thing is that they are not picky about the land. They can be grown in mountains or flat lands.
With these two things, as long as Liu Guangqi gives a little reminder, it should not be a problem for the entire Liujia Village to survive the disaster year safely.
"Hello, Fifth Master."
Thinking of this, Liu Guangqi came to the home of the fifth master, the village party secretary. Compared with the past two years, Wu Ye is much older, the wrinkles on his face have become more dense, and his skin has become sagging.
"You are back, Guangqi. I heard from your elder brother that you have become a senior official in school."
The fifth master leaned on the chair, took a puff of dry cigarette and joked.
"What a high-ranking official? He even became the Youth League Secretary in school, and he was still a deputy."
Liu Guangqi sat in front of Fifth Master and explained with a smile.
"What's wrong with the deputy? How old are you? Sooner or later you will become the chief."
"Hahaha, yes yes"
Liu Guangqi smiled and nodded, and did not argue with the Fifth Master. Even if he explained that the Fifth Master might not be able to understand, a college league secretary is not just a student who wants to be, most of them are made by teachers in the school. Part-time positions will only be held by students under extremely special circumstances. Liu Guangqi does not think that he will be in that special case.
"Fifth Master, I want to tell you something,"
"Say it."
"Sure, then I'll say it."
Liu Guangqi then told Fifth Master what he was worried about and how to deal with it. The fifth master frowned as he listened.
"We talk about digging wells and planting sweet potatoes, but buying food is not easy. How can we store so much food with so many people in our village? Now all the surplus food in each village is handed over to the state for sale. "
Naturally, the methods Liu Guangqi came up with could not be limited to those two. Buying food from surrounding villages is also one way.
"Let's think of a way. If it doesn't work, just use pork instead. If it doesn't work, next year's production will be lower and each household will cut off a little more. Anyway, you can figure it out yourself. Just tell the villagers to collect more food in the next two years. .”
Liu Guangqi tried his best to say what he could, and if he said anything else, he would reveal the secret.
"Brother-in-law, you are sending something to my uncle and the others."
"Yeah. I've finished delivering the things and I'm about to return them."
"Brother-in-law, how is my sister these days?"
"Okay, very good"
"How about my little nephew?"
"Alright"
"Then brother-in-law..."
After giving instructions to the fifth master, Liu Guangqi went to the Qin's Manor next door to have a look and sent over the things Qin Huairu asked him to bring back.
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On the way, Liu Guangqi also met Qin Jingru, whom he had not seen for a long time. Although the little girl was only fourteen years old this year, she was already mature and graceful. Liu Guangqi seemed to see the shadow of Qin Huairu and Qin Huiru in her body.
As soon as she saw Liu Guangqi, Qin Jingru, who was breaking corn in the field, ran over and asked Liu Guangqi about what she had seen in the city. The idea of marrying into the city was written directly on her face.
In fact, it's not surprising that Qin Jingru has this idea. After all, the first two of the three daughters of the old Qin family have married into the city and have food supplies, so why can't she, and she feels that she is not tall enough. Not bad, even if she can't compare to her eldest sister, she is at least better than her second sister. It's normal to have some thoughts.
"Brother-in-law, when will you come back next time? I want to go to the city and have a look then."
"Celebrate the New Year"
Seeing Qin Jingru's reluctant eyes, Liu Guangqi smiled and shook his head, then pushed the car towards the main road.
Just as Liu Guangqi was driving towards the city on the bus, Bai Hui had also spent a day at Bai's house.
"It's getting late, Grandpa, it's time for me to go."
After meeting with relatives and friends at home and having a meal, Bai Hui hugged Liu Jianhao and prepared to leave.
"Hey, what's going on? Why are you leaving just now when you come back? It's not like we don't have a place to live at home. Isn't it enough to live at home?"
When Bai Jingqi heard that Bai Hui was leaving, he immediately grabbed Bai Hui's arm.
"That's right, Huizi, why don't you go? Just stay at home. Your house is still empty for you. Besides, where did you stay when you just came back?"
Tang Youqiong on the side also tried to persuade her, saying that her relationship with Bai Hui was much closer than that of Bai Mei.
"I plan to go live with my sister. I met with my sister before coming."
"You have met Meiko, so she is not ill."
Hearing that Bai Hui and Bai Mei had met, the atmosphere at the scene suddenly suffocated and became silent. After a while, Bai Jingqi asked tentatively. Everyone present knew the conflict between Bai Hui and Bai Mei, and it wouldn't be a big deal if the two met.
"No, I apologized to my sister. My sister also forgave me."
Hearing Bai Hui's words, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief. It seems that having a child is different from not having a child. After giving birth to a child, my mind has become broader. In the past, the two of them would have had their heads broken and bled.
"In that case, you go ahead. It just so happens that I miss Meiko too, so let's go and have a look."
Although Bai Hui said that the two had reconciled, Bai Jingqi was still a little worried and planned to go and take a look in person. If the two of them got into a fight over those words again, it would be best for him to be there to persuade them.
"Okay, then I'll take advantage of your car. Grandpa"
Now that she has a car, Bai Hui is too lazy to stand on the roadside and take a taxi.
Sitting in the Bai family's car, the group quickly arrived at Nanluogu Lane.
Seeing a car parked in front of Liu Guangqi's house, the neighbors immediately looked at the excitement.
"I'm probably here to pick up Guangqi for medical treatment. Which compound do you think this car belongs to?"
"I think it's like the army. The leaders there have all been injured in battles on the front lines. They must have a lot of old problems."
"I don't think so. I think it should be a ministry car. The cars in the army compound are all Jeeps. This is a small car. This is the kind of car that army leaders don't like to ride in the most."
Several neighbors looked at the car that had just stopped and started talking quietly. In the past two years, Liu Guangqi often visited doctors for treatment of leaders, so cars often parked in front of Liu Guangqi's house. The surrounding neighbors have long been accustomed to it, and even guessed the ownership of these cars, and their guesses were very clear.
"Okay, no need to guess, it's Mr. Bai's car."
Just when everyone was getting excited about their speculation, Bai Jingqi got out of the car on crutches. Seeing Bai Jingqi getting out of the car, the neighbors suddenly lost interest in watching. Just when everyone was about to disperse, Bai Hui walked out of the car with long legs. Seeing Bai Hui's hot and sexy figure, the neighbors' eyes widened immediately, and their breathing became rapid with every move of Bai Hui.
"My dear, this bitch is so naughty. If I could sleep with her, I would be willing to lose a year of my life."
An old pervert looked at Bai Hui's round butt and swallowed.
"I am willing to lose ten years of my life in one year. Being able to sleep with such a beautiful girl in my life is worth it even if I die."
"snort"
Hearing the dirty words here, Bai Hui glanced at these people sideways. The eyes were obviously contemptuous, but these guys' blood boiled when they saw them.
"Just take a look. I advise you not to make wrong ideas. She is the second young lady of the Bai family. Her eldest brother is the deputy district chief of Chongwen District. If you dare to make wrong ideas about her, I will take you in with the first step. .”
At this time, a person who knew Bai Hui's identity saw the evil smiles of those guys and gave him some kind advice.
"What are you afraid of? No matter how good they are, they are still capitalists. Now is the time when the proletariat is in charge."
"That is, at this time, these capitalists still want to ride on our heads. Sooner or later we will pull them down."
"No matter who is in charge, anyone who breaks the law will be caught. Why, do you guys want to challenge the majesty of the law?"
Just when several people were lusting after Bai Hui, Liu Guangqi's voice suddenly sounded from behind. Hearing Liu Guangqi's voice, these people suddenly seemed to have their necks pinched.
"Guangqi, we just talk casually and have fun, how dare we really do that?"
"That's right, that's right, we just had a good time."
Several people looked at the upright Liu Guangqi and laughed.
"It's okay if you don't dare."
Liu Guangqi glanced at these young men, then pushed the car towards his home.
"Old man, you are here and you don't say anything. Sister Huizi, you"
Hearing the commotion in the courtyard, Qin Huairu, who had just gotten off work, walked out of the house. When she saw that the person coming was Bai Jingqi, she immediately greeted him with a smile. When she saw Bai Hui who was following Bai Jingqi, she was stunned for a moment. But she quickly remembered what Liu Guangqi had mentioned to her a while ago, and now it seemed that Bai Hui agreed to it.
After being stunned, Qin Huairu led Bai Jingqi and the others to the front.
"Grandpa, why do you have time to come to my place today? Huizi, you are here."
Hearing the noise, Bai Mei also led the child out of the house.
"Auntie"
Seeing Bai Mei and Liu Jianhao, she immediately ran over with her short legs and opened her arms to hug her. Bai Mei naturally hugged Liu Jianhao.
Seeing his mother hugging his brother, Bai Zhenhua on the side stamped his feet anxiously. After seeing Bai Hui on the side, he also imitated Liu Jianhao's actions and opened his arms towards Bai Hui. Bai Hui also hugged Bai Zhenhua. .
"Hey, these two brothers look so much alike. I don't know, I thought they were biological brothers."
Bai Jingqi looked at the children in the arms of the two sisters. The more he looked at them, the more similar they became. If the two children were not several years apart, he would have thought that the two children were twins.
Hearing Bai Jingqi's words, Bai Mei and Bai Hui were shocked. Liu Guangqi, who followed in, was so frightened that he broke into a cold sweat. Isn't it different? Their father is the same father and their mother is a biological sister. . This is only a fraction compared to the compatriots from the same mother.
"Can't it be different? These two children are cousins. Come on, let's not stand here. Go in and sit down."
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Qin Huairu immediately changed the topic and helped the old man into the room.
After chatting for a while and feeling that Bai Mei and Bai Hui were getting along relatively harmoniously, Bai Jingqi felt relieved. He had dinner with his two granddaughters at Liu Guangqi's house and then left Liu Guangqi's house in a car. Previously, Liu Guangqi had specifically told Liu Guangqi to keep an eye on the sisters, never let them fight, and call him directly if anything happened.
Liu Guangqi naturally agreed to Bai Jingqi's request. That night Bai Hui officially moved into this courtyard.
Facing Bai Hui's arrival, everyone except Liu Ma, Bai Mei and Qin Huairu were curious. I planned to see how Liu Guangqi dealt with this uninvited guest. After all, with outsiders here, it would not be that easy for Liu Guangqi to run around in Chen Xueru and Bai Mei's house.
However, Liu Guangqi's next reaction was to shock their jaws. After the mahjong ended that night, Liu Guangqi hugged Bai Hui and walked into the east wing of the front yard in front of everyone, while Bai Mei was very depressed. I will carry Liu Jianhao back to the house to sleep. If everyone doesn't understand the relationship between Liu Guangqi and Bai Hui at this time, they are fools.
Chen Xueru originally wanted to call an army to investigate, but after looking at the attitudes of Qin Huairu and Bai Mei, and looking at the faces of Liu Jianhao and Liu Guangqi, she immediately understood that Bai Hui and Liu Guangqi were probably older than she was, but they just didn't show up. That’s all.
The three hostesses at home didn't have any objections, so naturally He Ruiyun and Liu Qiufang didn't have any objections either.
Brothers Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangfu admired Liu Guangqi for being able to gather so many beauties in one yard without crying or making trouble, just like sisters. Just this one skill is enough for them to learn for a lifetime.
In the next few days, Bai Hui directly transferred her and Liu Jianhao's household registration to Bai Mei. Liu Jianhao officially changed his name to Bai Zhenhao. Mother and son officially occupied the east wing of the front yard, which is Liu Guangqi's study, but in Bai Hui's name Even if you live here, you actually sleep in the space.
Hearing that Liu Guangqi's courtyard had a newcomer, the surrounding neighbors naturally came to see the excitement. Everyone took a breath after seeing Bai Hui's appearance, making a contribution to climate warming.
This sentence is breathtakingly beautiful, especially the lazy beauty that Bai Hui has cultivated through years of pampering in space. It makes the poor people around them who have worked hard all their lives feel ashamed.
Bai Hui's appearance also caused a small disturbance in the courtyard area. Every day, many people squatted on the street corner to peek at Bai Hui, and even squinted at her face to strike up a conversation. As a woman who was so possessive, how could Liu Guangqi tolerate others coveting her? He directly called the police to teach those people a lesson. At the same time, Bai Hui also reduced the frequency of going out, which calmed down the storm.
After the storm, Liu Guangqi's life became calm again. The days passed day by day, and soon it was the time for the Chinese New Year. Just as he was preparing to start the new semester after the New Year, the dean called Liu Guangqi to his office and told him the news. , this news directly broke Liu Guangqi's peaceful life.
