Chapter 258: Drought, Water Shortage

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Qijia Village was very happy because it had a water source.

But there was no water in other places. Even the well in Hujia Village, which was closest to Qijia Village, could not draw water.

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

However, when people in Hujia Village heard that there was still water in Qijia Village, they all came to fetch water.

Village Chief Qi had a headache. If he didn't fetch water for those people, they would have no water to drink. They were all from the same village, so it was difficult to refuse. But if he agreed, then Qijia Village would not have enough water, and the fields were waiting for water for irrigation!

Village Chief Qi had arranged people to watch over it and temporarily stopped people from other villages from fetching water.

The situation was urgent, so Village Chief Qi called a meeting of village cadres.

"What do you think we should do?" Village Chief Qi asked. This matter concerned the entire Qijia Village, and he could not make the final decision alone.

Qi Shuli thought for a while and said, "Village head, if people from other villages are allowed to fetch water, there will be no water for irrigation in our village. Then we will have no harvest and it will be because our village cadres are not doing their job!"

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

"Accountant Qi, you have a point. But don't forget that only our Qijia Village has water in the whole TY County. So far, people from three villages have come to fetch water. As the drought intensifies, more people come to our village to fetch water. One village is easy to deal with; two villages are barely enough; what about three villages, four villages, ten villages..."

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

Zhao Da Jiao saw the two fighting again, and felt annoyed. It was such a time, and they were still thinking about such a thing.

"Everyone, please stop talking. Have you forgotten that we had a lot of prey in the back mountain last winter? We wanted to monopolize it, but people from other villages came to grab it, and finally found someone dead. The commune stepped in, but it was also based on the overall situation and sided with people from other villages. This water source is only in our village. Do you think the commune will side with us? Besides, without water, we can't survive. Who cares about the punishment in the future? Let's survive first!" Zhao Da Jiao's words made everyone silent.

As village cadres, they are not fools. They can think of this situation!

If they can't survive, who would think of punishment!

Besides, the law does not punish everyone. In such a situation, the commune can't do anything!

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

"Water can still emerge in our village, which proves that there is a larger water source below. Why don't we dig a few more wells?" Qi Shuli suggested. Qijia Village has no wells because there is a spring at the entrance of the village and there is no need to dig wells.

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

Dig a well at most enough for domestic water, but what about irrigation?

Where can we get countless water?

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

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

Village Chief Qi didn't say anything more, but everyone understood.

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

"Xiaoyan, I will take you to the county tomorrow, and let Dajun take you to Huai City. I won't take you. There are so many things in the village, and I really can't leave." Village Chief Qi explained that he had no time for the exam and the spring plowing; he was even more unable to leave when he went to the army and something like this happened.

Qi Xiaoyan shook her head and said, "Dad, I know you are worried about the things in the village recently and have no time to take me. You don't have to take me. Brother Dajun will come tonight and take me to the county tomorrow by bicycle."

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

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

"Hey, if it's not handled well, fighting is inevitable." Village Chief Qi said, "Without water and food, we can't survive. Who can care so much!"

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

"Don't be afraid. This matter will be reported to the unit sooner or later. The unit will talk to me at that time, and then we can discuss the conditions." Village Chief Qi said, "Don't worry about the family affairs, just go to the army with peace of mind."

In the army, at least the daughter will not be hungry.

Qi Xiaoyan smiled and said nothing. If she showed too much worry, it would make her parents more worried.

But she was very sad and uncomfortable, so she secretly came to He Tiantian to talk about her feelings.

He Tiantian realized that the water source of Qijia Village has become the object of competition among other villages!

Alas, is it so difficult to desire good weather and good harvests?

"Xiaoyan, you can save some food rations when you go out." He Tiantian said, "and you have a salary, you can send it back home, or buy food and send it back, which can reduce the burden on your family. Instead of worrying here and not being able to help, it is better to perform well in the unit and make your parents feel at ease and proud."

Qi Xiaoyan's eyes were red, and she nodded and said, "Sister Tiantian, you are right. I should cheer up and not let my parents worry, let alone bring shame to them."

After being relieved by He Tiantian, Qi Xiaoyan felt better. When Liang Hongyu came over and called, she knew that Niu Dajun was coming.

With Niu Dajun came Niu Dajun's uncle, Niu Peng!

He Tiantian was curious and followed Qi Xiaoyan to listen to Niu Peng's opinion.

If I guessed correctly, it should be for the water source of Qijia Village!

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

Village Chief Qi was sad. He also wanted to think about the overall situation, but the villagers didn't agree!

"Brother, I'm the village chief, so I'll naturally consider the overall situation." Village Chief Qi said with embarrassment, "Last year, our village had a good harvest, and every household had food. In addition, every household could get a lot of money from selling prey, so the unit asked us to help other villages, and you came here to do the work, and everyone agreed. Everyone also understands that if you can't feed yourself, you can't watch others starve to death! But this is different from the prey in the back mountain last year! The fields in our own village are not irrigated, how can we watch people take the water away!"