The rural life of a peasant girl

Chapter 226: The Source (2)
"Shopkeeper, has it rained recently?" Su Dong asked.

"This is a joke for my little brother. There is a severe drought this year, and there is no rain in the south. How can there be rain in our north! Fortunately, in our border area, there is little rain in the first place, and we will get used to it by then, but if we continue to There is no rain, and the crops are probably withered, and now even the river on the oasis is about to dry up." The shopkeeper said that it was desolate, "But don't worry, I just brought some water back a few days ago, enough You drink."

"In this way, first serve us a few cans of water, and bring us whatever we have to eat."

"It seems that if it doesn't rain anymore, it will be really difficult. We have seen that many lands have been cracked, and the crops have withered. Some lands are not even planted with crops. Even if it rains now , this year's harvest is estimated to be reduced." General Sun said worriedly.

How could Su Dong not know this truth? They walked all the way from south to north, full of dust and dust. It has been more than two months, and they have never seen much water. It can only be used to maintain drinking water. He didn't take a formal bath once a month, and only wiped it with water when he really couldn't stand it, and those soldiers didn't even wipe it, just to save water.

"General Sun, dad, let's eat first! Eat early and rest, and continue on the road tomorrow!" This batch of supplies is of great importance, and they must be delivered on time. day to reach the border.

"Young Master Su is right. Let's eat quickly and have a good rest for the night, or we will have to go on our way again."

Huaxi Village.

"Yan Hong, how did you go with what I ordered last time? How much grain have you purchased now?" Su Ling asked.

"Miss Hui, our granaries in Suji are full, which is enough to supply the needs of the store, and I have sent people to continue to purchase in various places, plus the production of our own fields, although our Suji They can cook porridge for charity, but the leftover food is enough for a person in Qingshi Town to eat for ten years." Yanhong didn't know how to say the Su family's current food production, but she knew that it was impossible to calculate it, it could only be A rough figure.

"I will send the grain produced in Tongnan to the military camp. Have you passed on the news?"

"Yesterday, Feige passed on the letter. It is estimated that they have already packed it and can send it."

"How's the drought over there?"

"Our rice fields are not nourished by water, and some seedlings have begun to wither, and they are desperately looking for water! It is said that the water levels of those rivers have also dropped. In order to ensure that people have enough drinking water, the government has stopped diverting water from the rivers. The crops are being irrigated." When Yan Hong talked about those withered seedlings, her mood was obviously very depressed. Also, if there was no more water, their crops would wither and die. How cruel it is to die like this, but what can be done!

"I see." Su Ling replied lightly.

"Miss, in the past two days, more and more refugees have come in our direction. You also know that the Huaxi River passes by our Huaxi Village, and villagers from other villages have also gone to the river to carry water. If this continues..." This I'm afraid it's not easy for her to say it, I believe the young lady can think of it herself.

The water source of Huaxi River is very sufficient. I heard from the older generation that even if there was a drought in the past, it will not be affected. The weather this year is really too dry, and even the water level of the Huaxi River has dropped. Many, and now you can basically see the bottom. Huaxi Village is located in the upper reaches of the Huaxi River, and there are many villages in the lower reaches on both sides of the river. Therefore, the Huaxi River must not stop flowing, but if some villagers divert the river water to irrigate crops. , It is estimated that Huaxi River will not even be able to provide drinking water by then.

"What happened to the wells in the village?"

"The old well is completely out of water. The two wells we dug in the orchard will have water, but it is enough to maintain the use of the villagers in Huaxi Village." Of course, the use here refers to the condition of saving. There is no need to waste it like before.

"Let's go to the village chief's house to see, I have something to ask him."

And Yan Hong quickly took an umbrella and followed. In April, the sun is already so hot, how can crops without moisture withstand the sun's baking.

All the way to the village chief's house, the wild flowers and weeds on the roadside looked listless under the scorching sun, and the road was dusty, where was the scene of lush greenery and fragrant flowers before!

"Uncle Village Chief." Before Su Ling entered the courtyard of the village chief's house, he saw the village chief at the door, ready to go out.

"Why is Ling'er here? It's noon, come in quickly, it's too hot outside." The village chief didn't rush out when he saw Su Ling, and invited her into the house.

"Where is the village head uncle planning to go?" Su Ling asked.

"Don't you just want to go out and look at the wheat seedlings in the field! Yesterday your aunt said that it was a little withered, so I'm planning to go and have a look! I don't know when it will rain this day, eh!" He sighed heavily.

yes!Nature is not something humans can resist. No matter how powerful you are, you can't fight against nature. Just like now, if it doesn't rain, you can't do anything.

"By the way, what is Ling'er doing here?"

"I want to ask the village chief if he knows where the source of the Huaxi River is? If he knows where it is, it will be much easier to find the mountain spring."

"I grew up in this Huaxi village since I was a child. I have always used water from the Huaxi River. I only know that we are in the upper reaches of the Huaxi River, but I don't know where the source of the Huaxi River is. Even the Huaxi River used to be dry. The water level will not drop, enough for our village, so no one would think of looking for mountain springs."

"Then does anyone in our village know?"

"Probably not, I wouldn't have thought of this problem." He sighed again.

"Uncle the village chief doesn't need to worry too much. This drought is beyond our control. The reason for the weather is natural. The trees of our generation in Huaxi Village are well maintained, and it is estimated that there will be rain soon."

"I hope so!" Although he said so, there was no less worry in his heart.

"I'm going back first, and I'll walk along the Huaxi River tomorrow to see if I can find its source." In fact, it's not that Su Ling couldn't think of this way before, it's just how long the Huaxi River is and where it comes from She didn't know the origin of it. If she really wanted to walk along the Huaxi River, it would probably be difficult to get to the end.

(End of this chapter)