roccoschili Chapter 149 Handing over public food
Chapter 149 Handing over public food
There are strict time and requirements for paying public grain.
As I recall, as soon as the autumn harvest was over, the commune would quickly convene meetings in all the villages.
After reporting the amount of grain paid, they would go and collect the corresponding number of sacks and return to the village.
Carry all the grain out and dry it again in the threshing ground.
Because the public grain that is paid must be dry, the wheat bran must be winnowed clean, and there must be no clods of soil, so the best must be selected.
Then it is packed into sacks and delivered to the grain station within three days.
Due to the tight time schedule and heavy workload, many people had to go to pay the public grain tax every time, just like a "war".
Villagers from various villages drove ox carts, donkey carts, and handcarts, and the road in front of the grain station was blocked by so many vehicles.
Often I leave home before dawn and may not get home until the evening.
The most annoying part is the inspection process.
The staff will take out a hollow iron rod and pierce it into the bag of wheat.
Then the wheat is taken out and not only inspected but also tasted. It is collected only if it meets the standards. Otherwise, it will be taken back and re-screened before being sent back.
During the process, some staff members will deliberately make things difficult.
Even if they meet the standards, they will be taken back. This is to control the villagers and force them to pay tribute before they are allowed to go.
Every year when paying public grain, every village, from the village head to the villagers, everyone is worried.
You have to know that in that era, if each household planted one acre of wheat, they would have to hand over nearly 100 kilograms of grain.
The farmers work hard without complaint and take no responsibility for their efforts. They really make great contributions to the society.
On the other hand, the city people still look down on them, even discriminate against them and bully them.
Gu Mingyue was angry and sad.
So this time when she was paying her dues, she specifically asked her eldest brother to take her along, as she didn't want them to be troubled.
Seeing that she insisted on going with him, the eldest brother went along with her and arranged for her to sit on an ox cart full of grain.
In the past, everyone felt sorry for the old ox pulling the cart, but it was a different story when Mingyue sat on it.
Ever since I learned that Mingyue was going to pay the public tax with me...
To be honest, the villagers have fewer hardships and jokes in their hearts. That’s Aunt Mingyue, who is invincible in the world. Is she easy to mess with?
If Gu Mingyue knew what they were thinking, she would definitely be speechless.
But she didn't know that and was enjoying her free time, holding her camera and taking pictures everywhere.
I met villagers from other villages on the way. Some were curious, some were envious, and some looked down on me...
Qi Dahai snorted, "Grandstanding."
After hearing this, Gu Mingyue looked down on him and said sarcastically, "Oh, I didn't realize that Village Chief Qi knew idioms? I thought you were illiterate and didn't understand anything."
"It's shameless for a little girl to hang around everywhere instead of learning how to manage a household."
Gu Mingyue said disdainfully, "Some of the youngest ones with caliper eyes are embarrassed to show off. I am young and beautiful, so I should go out more often. Do you know why? It is to cleanse everyone's eyes. After all, they have seen too many disgusting things. Village Chief Qi, don't worry, I didn't say you are shameless."
"You are so sharp-tongued! I am so much older than you, and I am your elder after all, but you speak so disrespectfully. You really don't deserve to be taught. If there weren't so many people here to save your face, I would really teach you a lesson on behalf of your parents."
Tsk, you can't win the argument and you use your status to pressure others. It's like you don't have any elders.
Gu Mingyue stretched his neck and shouted loudly, "Brother, someone is bullying me."
Gu Mingwei and Gu Mingxin were talking in the back. When they heard Mingyue's call, their faces darkened and they quickly walked forward.
Gu Mingxin and the villagers of Gujia Village followed closely behind, leaving only Uncle Gu leading the cow, looking at the grain while stretching his neck to look forward worriedly.
I saw Gu Mingwei and a group of people getting closer and closer.
Qi Dahai was a little frightened, and quickly asked someone to call all the villagers over.
Gu Mingwei asked seriously, "What's going on?"
Gu Mingyue pointed at Qi Dahai and complained, "Brother, he bullied me. He said I was ill-mannered and that he would discipline me on behalf of my parents."
Gu Mingwei glared at him and said, "Mr. Qi, what's the matter? You have so many problems at home that you can't even take care of them, and yet you still have the time to meddle in other people's affairs. How can you be so shameless?"
"You stubborn ass, I am just trying to discipline the younger generation for you out of kindness."
Gu Mingwei said with a spit, "Why are you meddling in other people's business? My little sister is the best in the world, why are you using your old ass to act like a big garlic here?"
"Fuck, you say that again?"
Every villager in Datian Village knew Gu Mingyue. He sent his biological grandfather's family to prison, causing a lot of gossip about people in their village.
So much so that there is hardly anyone in the village who doesn't hate this girl.
Of course I can't stand her being so arrogant.
Hearing the people from Gujia Village speaking so impolitely, he became so angry that he couldn't help but curse out loud.
The villagers of Gujia Village also rushed forward and shouted, "Who the hell are you yelling at? I'm giving you face, right?"
The two sides confronted each other, and with them as the center, the people around them stepped back at the same time, making room for them, and then gathered around to watch the fun.
Gu Mingwei narrowed his eyes and said, "If I don't teach you a lesson today, you really think that our Gujia Village is made of clay and is easy to bully."
Qi Dahai also said unhappily, "I should be the one saying this. I am always right. But you guys, a bunch of gentlemen, are you really willing to fight with us just for an unfilial daughter?"
Some villagers in Datian Village shouted, "That's right. She caused all the girls in our village who were looking for marriage to not be able to find a good family. The stinky girl should have been punished long ago."
Seeing that the situation was about to break out, Gu Mingyue laughed out loud.
He laughed and said, "I thought Village Chief Qi was so righteous, but in the end he was partial. Isn't it because Datian Village is a well-known village for selling girls for fame and fortune?! How many girls in your village don't wash dishes at the age of three, cook at the age of five, and do all the housework at the age of six or seven. They don't have enough food to eat or warm clothes to wear, and they work like cows and horses at home. No, they are worse than cows and horses.
In the end, you will sell them at a discount. If you are lucky, you will meet a good family. If you are unlucky, you will meet a widower whose wife has died, a violent man who beat his wife to death... What? Do I need to say more? Who among the good families would dare to find a girl from your village? Find a girl with a group of blood-sucking worms. You are making a lot of money in this business in Datian Village. Come on, pose for me to take a picture of you and see what kind of ghosts you are. "
The group of people who were scolded lowered their heads and dodged, not wanting to be photographed.
Gu Mingyue held up the camera and kept saying, "Why are you hiding? Do you know what it means to be despicable and shameless? There is a living example in front of you. I tell you, I will publish everyone's photos in the newspaper, let the people of the whole country know that you, Datian Village, rely on women for food and abuse women. Let everyone know that you are a group of ungrateful wolves who put down their bowls and curse their mothers. Every one of them, today it is not you who will not let me go, but I, Gu Mingyue, will not let you go."
Gu Laoliu and Gu Guanghui beside him whispered, "Why do these people just want to offend Mingyue?"
"Maybe it's a cheapskate."
Gu Laoliu suddenly realized, "Yes, Guanghui, you are good at culture, and you have summarized it very well. You are really a bunch of bastards!"