Chapter 96： Crossing mountains and ridges to find a way to survive

Chapter 96 Crossing mountains and ridges to find a way to survive

Everyone was silent. Secretly, they naturally hoped that the Li family would use money to help everyone pass the test, but their conscience told them that why should the Li family use their wealth to make selfless sacrifices?

At this time, Li Laoer spoke.

"A nobleman did give Fu Niu a set of gold jewelry that day. The village chief and Uncle Zhao were both 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 black as the bottom of a pot. He took the pipe and lit the pot on everyone, with a look 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’s enough for the Li family to pass.”

"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. Let's see when the soldiers at the city gate become kind-hearted. , let us pass.”

Everyone’s expressions changed. 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 is reluctant to part with it. She still hopes to eat other people's food and drink other people's food to 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.

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 neatly organized and no one is left behind.

The husband of the younger 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. Beat him to death!"

After saying that, he glared at the villagers.

The villagers all subconsciously shrank their necks, laughing in embarrassment and guilt.

Old Mrs. Li refused to say anything, still feeling angry.

Li Laoer, on the other hand, said, "Uncle, this city gate must be inaccessible. I'm afraid we have to think of other ways. Moreover, I'm afraid that other places will follow the same example. Every city has to pay for passage, which will be troublesome."

When the villagers were awakened, they all gasped, "No way? Aren't they afraid of the court punishing them?"

"Who cares about the court at this time! Besides, as long as the people from the court don't collect money when they come over, it will be fine. In troubled times, who doesn't want to take the opportunity to make more money?"

Li Laoer shook his head. Everyone was still about to speak, 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 got wet, and the packages of clothes of that family were uncovered and became a mess for a while.

The Li family is a little better off, because with the little baby Jiayin, Li Laosan doesn't bother to build a simple shed every time they camp.

It's just that the shed is a bit small, and suddenly the whole family, old and young, plus Uncle Zhao were packed into it, and it was very crowded.

But in the coolness of the autumn rain, squeezing in is a bit warmer.

It was raining heavily 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 family to some extent, 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 which are unjustifiable.”

Li Laoer nodded, he thought so too.

It's not a critical situation. In order to save the family, we 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, if every city gate had to pay for passage in the future.

The Li family doesn’t have that much money, so they can get by every time.

It's better not to accept such a neck-breaking threat in the first place...

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 and their eyes lit up.

They were crazy with anxiety just now and their brains were in knots. Why didn't they think of climbing over the mountain?

Jin'an County is located between two mountains.

Since we can’t pass, 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 embarrassed and asked seriously.

Li Laosi was excited and didn't react, so he said.

"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 won't be able to bring a mule or donkey cart over the mountain."

Everyone was a little reluctant to part with him, especially Mrs. Li, whose family belongings were all 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. He noticed that Uncle Zhao and the old men with bad legs and feet had bad expressions, and guessed that they were worried about climbing the mountain, so he came up with such an idea...

Jiayin sat in the shack and watched the excitement, and couldn't help but like Sanbo even more. Such a silent, kind and gentle man, the third aunt has such a good sense!

 Zhao Yuru happened to come over and pulled off a handkerchief to wipe her husband's sweat. Just as he was about to speak, he turned around and saw his little niece's eyes shining brightly. For some reason, she suddenly blushed...

Soon, everyone knew that they would be climbing the mountain tomorrow.

Some people were worried and some were afraid, but hundreds of people in the village, old and young, walked together and finally gained courage.

I have to say that each family’s burdens and packages will be streamlined again.

Climbing mountains is not as good as traveling on flat ground. Too many things are a life-threatening burden...

It was already the second watch when everyone finally fell asleep after all the commotion.

I had a dreamless night. When I got up early, the sky washed by the autumn rain was dazzlingly blue.

Everybody gathered their things and gathered together.

The village chief gave the instructions again, and when he saw that there was nothing unexpected, he waved his hand and set off.

At this time, the young daughter-in-law who asked the Li family to provide money yesterday dragged her husband and children and stood up.

(End of this chapter)