Director Wang didn't care whether the residents understood him or not. He just held the manuscript paper and said, "The superiors have issued a notice saying that our food rations have to be reduced by 10%. Everyone has to tighten their belts this year to tide over the difficulties together."

As soon as Director Wang finished speaking, the whole yard was in an uproar.

"Oh my God, the food is already not enough to eat. If it is reduced by 10%, how can we survive?" Aunt Yan Yang Ruihua was the first to speak, her face full of anxiety.

"That's right. My boy is still growing. How can he not eat enough?" Aunt Liu also agreed, her brows twisted into knots.

"Director Wang, we have to think of a solution. We can't let everyone go hungry!"

Aunt Zhao was extremely anxious, with a half-eaten steamed bread still in her hand.

Director Wang sighed and shook his head: "I have thought of a way, but given the current situation, this is the only way we can do it. If everyone helps each other, we will be able to get through it."

These people quarreled over one percent of the food.

What they didn't know was that if it weren't for the supplies that the Sky Eagle Pirates had sent back to the country in recent years, the supply would have been at least 20%, and some cities would have even directly reduced by 40%.

In three years, more than 10 million people died of starvation or disease, and countless people suffered from the sequelae of the disaster.

While everyone was discussing the matter, Director Wang and several security officers hurriedly left the place and rushed to the next place to continue the previous meeting.

Xu Damao received a letter from He Yuzhu sent from Hong Kong yesterday, photos taken at the Lin family, and some small gifts. He wanted to share them with Wu Shengli, Fang Zheng and others today.

After listening to Director Wang's words, an idea suddenly popped up in Xu Damao's mind, but the idea was cut off by him as soon as it popped up.

But when he thought of the life in Hong Kong described by He Yuzhu and the status of the Lin and Lou families in Hong Kong, the little flame in Xu Damao's heart began to burn again.

Xu Damao thought carefully for a while and decided to take Qin Huairu back to see his parents and son today. His father had to make the decision on important matters.

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At the same time, Yang Shuisheng, a capable general under Lin Dong, and thousands of his brothers were scattered across this thousand-mile barren land.

Among these thousands of brothers, there are hundreds of brothers sent by Lin Dong from Hong Kong, and these brothers’ hometown is here.

After receiving the order, Yang Shuisheng divided his one thousand brothers into one hundred groups. They were active in the worst-hit areas, bringing food and using practical actions to bring a glimmer of hope to the people.

"Fellow villagers, we know you are suffering now, but we cannot give up hope."

Yang Shuisheng stood on a makeshift podium and spoke to the disaster-stricken people gathered together with his loud voice.

"We have found a way out for everyone. If you are willing to trust us, you can sign up with your family."

"You may not know me, but you must know these brothers around me. Their families have lived there for more than a year. Here are the photos. Everyone can take a look."

"Isn't that Sanwazi? He used to be away from home all day, and two years ago I heard he got rich and took his family away. Why is he back today?"

"Hey! Look at this photo, it's really clear and in color. Are these Sanwazi's parents and his wife? Why are they all wearing the same clothes? Are they workers' clothes?"

"Sanwazi, where are your parents? What are they doing?"

"Boss, look, look, this was taken inside the house! The walls inside are really white, and the sofas are made of cloth."

Sanwazi walked to the makeshift podium with tears in his eyes.

"Village head, uncle, second uncle, eldest cousin, second cousin, please listen to me."

Sanwazi's voice echoed over Beiwu Village, sounding particularly heavy.

"First of all, the government is aware of this matter, and its attitude is that it does not oppose or support it. It all depends on personal wishes."

"The drought in the north is getting worse and worse. We can't grow crops in our village anymore. If the surplus food in the village is eaten up, we will really starve."

"Life is better in Hong Kong. I want to take you there to make a living."

"Uncle Sanwazi frowned, twirled the pipe in his hand back and forth between his fingers, and remained silent."

My aunt was wiping her tears, her eyes showing worry and reluctance.

The families of the eldest cousin and the second cousin looked doubtful and were obviously concerned about this proposal.

"Sanwazi, why hasn't your father come back?"

Uncle Sanwazi held the photo and suddenly asked.

Sanwazi took out a few more photos from his pocket and said, "My father is a worker now. He can't take several months off at a time."

"Uncle, look, this is our home in Xiangjiang. Although it's not as big as the yard in the village, it's big enough for the whole family to live in."

"As long as you work in the factory, every family will be allocated a house, and there is no rent for the first three years."

"There's a lot of work over there, and the boss is a big businessman from our capital. As long as we are willing to work hard, our lives will definitely get better and better."

Sanwazi's tone was sincere and firm, and he tried to convince his relatives with his own personal experience.

There was a hint of helplessness in the uncle's voice: "Sanwazi, everyone knows you are doing this for our own good. But Hong Kong is so far away, how much hardship will we have to endure along the way?"

"Besides, if we go there, we won't be familiar with the place. Will we be able to adapt?"

Sanwazi understood his uncle's worries, and he patiently explained, "Uncle, don't worry, we will take the train to Yangcheng first, and then take the ship directly there. The family members don't have to walk a few steps at all."

"Although Hong Kong is unfamiliar, there is always a way to survive."

"Besides, I have already established myself there. I can take care of you when you go there."

My eldest aunt interrupted and said, "But our ancestors have lived on this land for generations. I really don't want to leave it all of a sudden."

The third child held his aunt's hand and said, "Auntie, I know you don't want to leave this place. But we have to think about the livelihood of our family."

"Once we are settled in Hong Kong, we can come back and visit again if we have the chance."

After several hours of communication, some expressed their willingness to try, while others were still hesitant.

Yang Shuisheng understood that this would take time, more communication and explanation, as humans have always been very resistant to unknown things.

There is no rush about this matter. After all, we still have grain stored from last year, and most people will not choose to leave their homes until the last minute.

The reason why Lin Dong started doing this now is because this kind of thing requires pioneers to set an example for those who come later.

There are always those who are brave enough or who can't make ends meet now and are willing to go.

If one person says it's good, he may be a liar; if ten people say it's good, they may be a gang. But if all your relatives say it's good, will you still doubt it?

What Lin Dong wants is to spread his reputation now. He believes that many people will come to him on their own initiative in the future and will be willing to go even if they pay for it themselves.

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