A few minutes later, Mu Shigao came back after making inquiries.
Mu Shigao called several in-laws over, and then said: "The entry fee is ten cents per person."
"There are two places where you can get water in the city, one is in Shunning Lane in the east of the city, and the other is in Shifang Inn in the west of the city. The fee for fetching water at both places is ten cents per bucket."
Liu Wei frowned and complained: "The entrance fee has increased to ten cents per person. The previous entry fee was only two cents."
It only costs ten cents per person, which is too expensive.
Liu Wei didn't want to go into the city, as for fetching water. Just leave it to the elder brother and the others, so that he can save ten cents.
"In this special period, it is definitely different from before." Mu Shigao looked at several in-laws, "How do you decide whether to go to the city to fetch water?"
Jiang Bei had a hesitant look on his face and said, "Brother-in-law, wait a minute. Let's discuss it."
Li Qiang scratched his head and said, "Yes, big brother. We will discuss with our families before we decide how many people will go to fetch water."
"Okay, then you can discuss it as soon as possible. We have to line up early to get water from the city."
After several families left, Liu Wei approached Mu Shigao with a smile and said flatteringly: "Brother, can you please help me fetch the water at our house? This can also save ten cents in the city fee."
Mu Shigao patted Liu Wei on the shoulder, and then said seriously: "Brother-in-law, it's not that I won't help you. It's about fetching water. We don't know if anything else will happen."
"For example: What if each person can only fetch one tank of water. So, in order to prevent such a situation, it is better to have one person from each family go."
Liu Wei felt a little dissatisfied and replied with a hint of resentment: "Okay."
Liu Wei felt that Mu Shigao, the eldest brother, was unreasonable and would not even help his brother-in-law.
Liu Weihei returned to his family with a calm face. Then I complained to my family.
He kept saying that the Mu family was unethical, unkind, and stingy.
After hearing this, Mu Yanqiu became a little unhappy and had a few quarrels with him. In the end, Liu Wei's father came out to stop them.
The third brother Mu Shi Gao had nothing to say. The three of them were preparing to go to the city to fetch water. Not only did they need water, but they also had cattle.
It took ten minutes for the in-laws to come to an agreement. Representatives were sent to the city to collect water.
A group of people drove an ox cart and lined up to enter the city.
After queuing for about ten minutes, they finally arrived.
After paying the entry fee, the soldiers were allowed to pass.
After entering the city, everyone discussed it and divided the group into two waves.
One wave goes to the east of the city, and the other wave goes to the west of the city. After each family has fetched water, they don’t have to wait and can go directly out of the city.
The three brothers of the Mu family went to the far west of the city, while several in-laws went to the closer east of the city.
When Mu Shiquan and the others arrived at the west side of the city, they found a long queue.
Mu Shigao said: "You guys line up first, I'll go look at the notice over there."
"Okay, brother." Mu Shiming nodded.
"Okay, brother, go ahead." Mu Shiquan took the cow rope from Mu Shigao's hand.
After a while
Mu Shigao came back with a calm face, "Because of the water shortage, each household can only fetch water once every three days. The buckets used to fetch water are based on the county government buckets."
"If the county government's water bucket is smaller, it will cost a lot of money to fill our big water tank."
"Money is a trivial matter. It would be nice to have water." Mu Shiquan doesn't care much about money. “It’s good to be able to buy water with money, but it’s disappointing to be afraid that you can’t buy water even if you have money!”
Mu Shigao sighed, "Indeed. Compared with money, water is more important."
After waiting in line for more than an hour, it was Mu's turn.
When the three Mu brothers entered the yard, they saw the bucket next to the well, with expressions of surprise on their faces. The buckets provided by the county government are those commonly used at home.
It would take at least ten buckets from the county government to fill the large water tank they brought.
The yamen servant said numbly: "Fetch the water yourself. How many buckets of water do you want? Get a few buckets."
"Go ahead."
"Okay, brother." The three of them replied in unison.
After that, the three of them fetched water together. It took them ten minutes to fill the large water tanks of the three families.
The three of them paid for the water and left Shifang Inn.
After leaving Shifang Inn, Mu Shiming and Mu Shiquan left the city first. Mu Shigao wanted to inquire about becoming a disciple and becoming an immortal.
But after asking the waiters and shop owners in the city, they had never heard of the immortal.
Mu Shigao returned disappointed.
When the two brothers Mu Shiming returned to their resettlement place, Mu Dabin quickly stepped forward to inquire.
I know that a large vat of water costs one hundred pence. Visible distress.
"This water is really expensive."
Mu Shiquan quickly explained: "Dad, money is a trivial matter. You can just earn it later."
"Yes, Dad, you don't have to worry about money. You can still buy water with money. If things continue like this, I'm afraid I won't be able to buy water even if I have money." Mu Shiming also helped to console him.
Mu Shibin also understood this truth, but he still couldn't help but feel sorry for money.
After that, everyone started to light a fire and boil water.
Qingcao sneaked up to several large water tanks while the adults were not paying attention. Then add some space water to several large water tanks.
Because space water can strengthen the body and eliminate fatigue. She discovered this by accident while harvesting grain.
During the half month of escaping, she would quietly give her family some space and water to drink. It can ensure that your family members will not get sick.
After adding space water, Qingcao sneaked back to sit next to his family.
At 12 noon, the village chief asked each household to send a representative and discuss the matter.
The main thing is to discuss whether to stay in Anfeng City for a few days. If so, they must find somewhere else to house them.
Because the place where they are now placed is too close to the city gate and is not safe.
Because people coming and going are disaster victims. It is easy for conflicts and dangers to occur.
If they don't stop, they will set off at six o'clock tomorrow morning and continue on their way. So if you want to replenish supplies, you must do so today.
In the end, the minority obeyed the majority and decided not to stay.
The Mu family still has enough supplies, so there is no need to go to the city to buy more.
As for their in-laws, the Liu family and the Li family felt that something was missing, so Liu Wei and Li Qiang went to the city together again.
But when it got dark, the two of them had not returned yet.
The Liu family and the Li family were very worried, and the two families came to see Brother Mu Shigao. I hope they will go to the city together to find Liu Wei and Li Qiang.
Mu Shigao agreed, but he asked Mu Shiquan to stay and protect his family. If all three of them big men leave, if something happens.
None of the three members of their family came out to protect them. So one person has to be left to take care of the family and the children.
The two brothers Mu Shigao and brothers from the Liu and Li families went to the city to look for someone.
Several people searched the city but couldn't find anyone. Because it was getting late, the city gate was closed. Several of them had to stay overnight in the city.
Qingcao looked at the closed city gate and said very worriedly: "Dad, the city gate is closed. The eldest and second uncles haven't come out yet. Did something happen to uncle and the others? Otherwise, why didn't the eldest uncle and the others find anyone to come out?"
Mu Shiquan rubbed Qingcao's head, "Why do you worry so much, little girl? Be careful not to grow taller."
"I'm not worried about uncle and the others." If she were an outsider, she wouldn't worry about it.
"Okay, you can play by yourself."
Qingcao pouted, children really have no human rights. Qingcao hummed and then left.
Mu Shiquan turned around and went to find Mu Dabin.
