The hot weather caused drought, and the crops were all dead.
Originally, the villagers relied on crops for a living. Now there is no hope of harvest and there is no way to make money. This makes the villagers anxious to death.
The villagers are looking forward to rain and can only eat stored grain.
For nearly half a month, there was no rain, and the drought was so severe that villagers began to cut back on food. Villagers who did not have enough food began to eat browned wild vegetables to make a living.
For a while, the situation was serious.
Village chief Xu Dalong had no choice but to write an application and apply for food subsidies from above, but the application has not yet come through.
Zhou Sheng seized the opportunity and went to the streets to sell a large number of sweet potatoes, selling them for five yuan a pound.
In the past, he spent 2 yuan to 50 cents to buy sweet potatoes. Now he sells them for 5 yuan, and the price difference he earns is doubled, which is enough.
The villagers were afraid that the drought would last for a long time. They knew that Zhou Sheng had sweet potatoes for sale, and thought they could afford it, so they all came to buy them. After all, when there is no food, sweet potatoes are the best food to fill the stomach.
As a result, all the sweet potatoes Zhou Sheng brought out for sale were sold out every day.
As soon as Xu Dalong learned that Zhou Sheng had a large amount of sweet potatoes, he came to see Zhou Sheng.
In the peach house.
Xu Dalong took a sip of water, hesitated for a long time, and then said: "Zhou Sheng, you also know that the current situation is not good, and the food above has not yet been applied for, so I want your sweet potatoes to help."
Zhou Sheng was not surprised, after all, they were the only ones with enough sweet potatoes for food.
"Village chief, we can provide emergency relief, but there is only that amount of sweet potatoes. You still have to find a way as soon as possible." He could give some of it for emergency relief, but he couldn't take all of it.
Xu Dalong's eyes lit up, "I know, I have already applied with the higher authorities. As long as the food comes, everyone will be relaxed."
He has been worried about food recently. If there is no more food to help the villagers, his position as the village chief will also be in jeopardy.
"I'm going to find someone to come over and pull the sweet potatoes." Xu Dalong stood up and was about to leave.
"Village Chief, wait a minute." Zhou Sheng hurriedly spoke, looking at Xu Dalong and continued: "I bought these sweet potatoes with money, and the money was borrowed, so the Village Chief needs to give me the principal."
In fact, Xu Dalong was rich, but Xu Dalong did not say that he would spend money to buy his sweet potatoes. He could only ask for it on his own initiative.
When Xu Dalong heard the word "qian", he smiled awkwardly, "I said it was an emergency. You are also a villager. You can stand up and do good things."
The implication is that I hope Zhou Sheng can provide it for free.
"But if I can't get my principal back, I won't be able to repay the debt!" Zhou Sheng is very rational. He also wants to be a good person, but he must also ensure his survival.
Besides, Xu Dalong is not a clean person. In the early years, he had plundered the minzhimingao, and the money in his bag was more than that of many villagers. Now it is only appropriate to ask Xu Dalong to use the money to buy sweet potatoes.
"My first aid is to provide food, but you are the village chief. Naturally, you have to pay to buy sweet potatoes and distribute them to everyone to demonstrate your village chief's responsibilities. I believe everyone will remember the kindness of the village chief. After all,
A good person must be the village chief, and everyone from above is watching!" Zhou Sheng said with a smile.
When Xu Dalong heard this, his expression turned ugly.
He originally wanted Zhou Sheng to be a good person and provide sweet potatoes for free, but Zhou Sheng was unwilling, so he couldn't implement it.
If we take it away by force, Zhou Sheng is not an easy person to deal with in the first place, so I'm afraid it won't work.
"Village Chief, if you use your own money to alleviate drought and famine, it will be your achievement after all, and it will also be good for your future promotion." Zhou Sheng said with a profound tone, half-smiling.