The Sweetness of the Seventies

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Qijia Village was filled with joy because of the water source.

But there are no other places. Even the well in Hujia Village, the nearest village to Qijia Village, can no longer produce water.

A severe drought in TY County this year has become a foregone conclusion.

However, people in Hujia Village heard that there was still water in Qijia Village, so they came to fetch water one after another.

Village Chief Qi had a headache. If he didn't carry water for those people, those people would have no water to eat. They were all from the countryside and it was difficult to refuse. But if I agree, then the water in Qijia Village will not be enough, and the fields are eagerly waiting for water for irrigation!

Village Chief Qi has arranged for people to watch and will not allow people from other villages to carry water for the time being.

The situation was urgent, and Village Chief Qi convened a meeting with village cadres.

"What should you do?" Village Chief Qi asked. It concerns the entire Qijia Village and he cannot have the final say alone.

Qi Shuli thought for a while and said: "Village chief, if we let people from other villages come to collect water, our village will have no water for irrigation, and there will be no harvest. This is because our village cadres have not done anything!"

Qi Shuming listened and sneered in his heart. Qi Shuli was so determined because he hoped that Village Chief Qi would oppose other villages and cause trouble, so that he could reap the benefits.

"Accountant Qi, what you said makes sense. But don't forget that our Qijia Village is the only one in TY County that has water. As of today, people from three villages have come to collect water. As the drought intensifies, people from our village have come to collect water." There are more people fetching water in the village. One village is easy to deal with; two villages are barely enough; what about three villages, four villages, or ten villages..."

"Accountant Qi is also thinking about our village and doesn't want our village to reduce production. Besides, this is a new society and this is the water source of our village. If we don't allow it, they can still snatch it!" Qi Shuqiang refuted Qi Shuming's words towards Qi Shuli.

When Zhao Dajiao saw the two of them fighting again, he felt upset. How long had it been? Xiao Jiujiu was still feeling like this.

"Everyone, please stop saying a few words. You have forgotten that there were a lot of prey in the mountains behind us last winter. We wanted to monopolize it, and people from other villages came to snatch it. In the end, people were found dead. The commune came forward, but it was also based on the overall situation and towards other villages. People. This water source is only available in our village. Do you think the commune will support us? Besides, if you can’t live without water, who cares about the future punishment? Let’s live first!” Zhao Dajiao said, let everyone fell into silence.

As a village cadre, you are not a fool, you can think of this situation!

If you can't survive, who would think about punishment?

Furthermore, the law does not punish the public. In such a situation, the commune has nothing to do!

"Then what should we do now?" Qi Shuming said, "We understand the truth, but there is not enough water!"

"There is still water coming out of our village, which proves that there is a bigger water source below. Why don't we dig more wells?" Qi Shuli suggested. There are no wells in Qijia Village because there is spring water at the entrance of the village and there is no need to dig wells.

"This is one way." Village Chief Qi nodded, "Are there any other ways?"

Drilling a well can at most provide enough water for domestic use, but what about irrigation?

We need countless amounts of water. Where can we get it?

"There are some springs in the back mountain. We can lead them down and get some water." Qi Shuming suggested, gathering all the water that can be collected together.

Village Chief Qi nodded and said: "This is also feasible! If we can find enough water sources in the village or in the mountains behind, we may be able to keep this year's harvest, otherwise..."

Village Chief Qi did not continue speaking, but everyone understood.

When Village Chief Qi returned home, he saw the worried eyes of his wife and daughter Qi Xiaoyan.

"Xiaoyan, I will take you to the county seat tomorrow and let the army take you to Huai City. I won't take you off. There are so many things going on in the village that I really can't leave." Village Chief Qi explained that the exam was in time for spring plowing. He didn't have time; he went to be a soldier and something like this happened, and he couldn't leave.

Qi Xiaoyan shook her head and said: "Dad, I know you have been worried about things in the village recently and have no time to see me off. There is no need to see me off. Brother Dajun will come over tonight and take me to the county seat by bicycle tomorrow."

Hearing that Niu Dajun came to pick up his daughter, Village Chief Qi was slightly relieved and said: "That's okay. You are outside, so take good care of yourself and don't tire yourself."

"I understand, Dad, the water source in the village..." Qi Xiaoyan asked worriedly, "Will there be a fight?"

"Hey, if we don't handle it well, fights are inevitable." Village Chief Qi said, "I can't survive without water or food. Who can care about so much!"

"What should we do?" Qi Xiaoyan was anxious. She couldn't let go of her family.

"Don't be afraid. Sooner or later, this matter will be reported to the unit. Then the unit will talk to me and let's discuss the terms." Village Chief Qi said, "Don't worry about your family affairs. You can go and be a soldier with peace of mind."

In the army, at least my daughter doesn't have to go hungry.

Qi Xiaoyan smiled and said nothing. If she acted too worried, it would make her parents even more worried.

But she felt very sad and felt uncomfortable holding it in, so she secretly came over to He Tiantian to talk to him.

Only then did He Tiantian realize that the water source of Qijia Village had become the object of competition for other villages!

Hey, is it so difficult to long for good weather?

"Xiaoyan, you can save some food rations when you go out." He Tiantian said, "And you still have a salary. You can send it home, or buy food and send it back, which can reduce the burden on your family. Instead of you If you worry here, you won’t be able to help. It’s better to perform well in the workplace and make your parents feel relieved and proud.”

Qi Xiaoyan's eyes were red, and she nodded and said, "Sister Tiantian, you are right, I should cheer up and not make my parents worry, let alone smear their faces."

After getting some relief from He Tiantian, Qi Xiaoyan felt better. Only when Liang Hongyu came and shouted did he know that Niu Dajun was coming.

Also coming with Niu Dajun was Niu Dajun’s uncle, Niu Peng!

He Tiantian was curious and came with Qi Xiaoyan to listen to Niu Peng's opinions.

If you guess correctly, it should be for the water source of Qijia Village!

Niu Peng took a puff of his cigarette and said, "Brother Qi, you have to think about the overall situation this time!"

Village Chief Qi felt sad. He also wanted to think about the overall situation, but the villagers refused!

"Brother, I am the village chief, so I will naturally consider the overall situation." Village Chief Qi said awkwardly, "Our village had a bumper harvest last year. Every household had food, and every household also got a lot of money from selling prey, so in the unit, They asked us to help other villages, and you came to do the work yourself. Everyone agreed. We also understand that if we can't feed ourselves, we will watch others starve to death! But this is different from our own prey in the back mountains last year! The fields in the village are not irrigated, how can you just let people take away the water? "