A daily intelligence report; in chaotic times and famine years, grain is plentiful.

These villagers, who were usually bullied by the Wang family and dared not utter a sound, now had nowhere else to turn and still had the mind to mock Chen Mo.

They wanted Chen Mo's help, yet they were unwilling to let go of their prejudices.

In his past life, Chen Mo was too trusting of others, which led to the destruction of his family and the death of his loved ones.

He has lost all compassion in his heart.

When these idle rumors reached Chen Mo's ears, he showed no anger whatsoever; instead, he appeared calm and thoughtful.

He slowly scanned the people in front of him.

Most of these villagers were emaciated and starving.

Chen Mo knew in his heart that among these people, there must be many greedy and short-sighted individuals like Zhou Hu.

But on second thought, there are also many honest people who have truly been driven to the brink of despair.

He couldn't completely trust anyone, but he also needed their help to fight against the Wang family.

time flies.

Seeing that Chen Mo remained silent for a long time, and that there was no expectation on the villagers' faces.

"I told you so. What skills could he possibly have? Old Master Li misjudged him."

"Alright, alright, let's not waste any more time. Everyone, let's disperse and get out of here quickly."

No sooner had the words been spoken than some people lost their patience and began to turn and leave.

Amidst the crowd, murmurs of discontent rose once more.

"Uncle Li, you flatter me. I may not have much ability, but I was just lucky enough to keep my family from starving."

Just then, Chen Mo suddenly spoke up.

Those who were about to leave couldn't help but stop and see what Chen Mo had up his sleeve.

"I found a place on the mountain earlier with plenty of wild vegetables and fruits that can fill your stomachs. If anyone needs help, I can lead the way."

Chen Mo said.

He didn't reveal his full hand.

Who knows if any of the Wang family's spies are among this group?

"Wild vegetables and fruits?"

"That's it? You don't need to tell us, can't we find it ourselves?"

Some people said with considerable disappointment.

In a short time, many more people chose to leave.

Before long, only about thirty people remained.

Chen Mo's move was to filter out a group of people.

Those who left are not truly desperate yet.

"Chen Mo, do you have any other ideas?"

Li Laogen knew very well that Chen Mo had definitely survived these days on wild vegetables and fruits.

He wasn't senile; he knew Chen Mo's plans.

After most of the people present had left, Chen Mo confirmed that no one from the Wang family was left before continuing, "A few days ago, I went into the mountains to look for food and accidentally discovered a large area of ​​unclaimed wasteland."

wasteland?

There's wasteland everywhere outside the village, so it's not unusual at all.

Given the current conditions, they simply don't have the capacity to cultivate the land.

In their view, what Chen Mo said was undoubtedly nonsense.

"You can't farm on barren land deep in the mountains, can you?"

Some people still have doubts.

"I've seen that place. If you're willing to trust me this once and cultivate it properly, maybe we can grow some crops. Let's not even talk about whether we can gather two hundred catties, at least it will ensure that you don't go hungry in the future."

Chen Mo continued.

"How big is that wasteland you mentioned?"

A bystander asked.

Thirty mu.

Chen Mo replied.

Upon hearing this, the crowd immediately quieted down considerably.

A hint of surprise appeared in Li Laogen's eyes.

These thirty acres of unclaimed wasteland?

At this moment, that would be an enormous temptation.

If we can actually cultivate the land, we can at least get an acre of land. If we can survive this autumn harvest, we can be sure that we'll have a good life from now on.

Ultimately, however, it's all just Chen Mo's opinion, and its truth or falsehood is uncertain.

"But that place is hard to find, and it might not work out. If you all trust me, bring your tools and meet at the village entrance early tomorrow morning. We'll go up the mountain together, look for food, and see if we can cultivate that wasteland."

Chen Mo's tone was unusually firm.

"If you're going to work for me, you have to be willing to put in the effort. If we succeed, we'll all share the profits equally. No cheating or shirking your responsibilities. If you're afraid of dying or working hard, or if you don't believe me at all, you can leave now."

He added.

These words sparked another round of discussion among those present.

From this perspective, it seems that Chen Mo isn't very confident either.

Most people looked hesitant.

Following Chen Mo would mean going against the Wang family.

Moreover, the Wang family would certainly not allow the villagers to cultivate wasteland without permission, thus thwarting their ambition to seize the land.

Moreover, clearing land is extremely arduous, and whether there will be a harvest in the future is still unknown; the risks are simply too great.

"Forget it, I'd better not go. If the Wang family finds out, I'll be dead."

"Yes, if we start clearing land now, we definitely won't make it in time for the autumn harvest. We might even get conscripted into the army."

"I still have a little bit of food stored at home. We'll see if things get really bad."

Many people left the scene after saying this.

It's not that they don't want to live, it's that they're afraid to take the risks.

Li Laogen frowned as he watched the departing crowd.

Looking down, only thirteen able-bodied men remained.

"Gentlemen, instead of sitting and waiting to die, why not give it a try? Even if we fail, it's still better than being conscripted. Besides, don't you want to fill your stomachs first?"

Li Laogen reassured everyone.

Those who remained were already so poor that they couldn't afford to eat, and they no longer had any land to cultivate.

"Mowa, I'll definitely be there first thing tomorrow morning."

At this moment, Li Laogen spoke up again.

With Li Laogen taking the lead, the doubts in the hearts of the villagers who were originally desperate gradually dissipated.

"We've run out of food at home, Chen Mo, do you really have a way to find something to eat?"

"A skinny man asked."

Chen Mo looked around and saw that most of those who remained were familiar faces, so he couldn't help but hide.

"As long as you are willing to trust me, I guarantee you will have enough to eat every day."

Chen Mo affirmed.

"Fellow villagers, you can rest assured, Brother Chen Mo would not lie to you."

Sun Dazhu, who was standing to the side, chimed in.

With these words, the others immediately felt relieved.

"I'll go too!"

Gradually, the people present began to respond.

They were all the men in the family, and in order to keep people alive, they had no choice but to take a gamble!

Chen Mo looked at these gaunt faces and silently memorized them.

Li Laogen is respected in the village and can keep people's hearts at ease.

Although these young and middle-aged people are few in number, they are certainly capable of contributing.

If we make proper arrangements now, first cultivate that wasteland, and then use the system's intelligence to find some food, we might be able to survive under the oppression of the Wang family.

"Alright, since everyone trusts me, I, Chen Mo, will definitely not let you down. Let's meet at the village entrance first thing tomorrow morning."

Everyone responded in unison, their eyes finally showing a hint of anticipation.

"However, this matter must not be leaked. If the Wang family finds out, all our efforts will be in vain."

Chen Mo cautiously gave his instructions.

This sentence served as a reminder to everyone.

"Don't worry, Mowa, everyone here is a trustworthy villager."

At this moment, Li Laogen also spoke up.

Chen Mo nodded, but remained wary.

The Wang family would never sit idly by while they reclaimed the wasteland. If these local bullies and gentry found out, they would definitely try to sabotage them.

In the time to come, we not only need to seize the time to reclaim the wasteland, but also need to be more wary of the Wang family's retaliation.