Chapter 76: Going up the mountain to get water

The next second, the crowd burst into exclamations, many people crying with joy.

Yang Lizheng stepped forward and grabbed Yang Dashan’s arm tightly, “Da Shan, is this true? Have you really found the water source?”

Yang Dashan nodded affirmatively, “Really. This water source was found by Yin Yin.”

After getting clear answers from the two, Yang Lizheng had a smile on his wrinkled face and kept saying, “That’s good, that’s good.”

Yang Lizheng began to organize people to go up the mountain, leaving some people in each house to guard the luggage, while the rest of the people went up the mountain with water-carrying tools.

“Third Grandma, Yinyin warned me before coming. I think it makes sense.”

“What did she say?”

“We have to be on guard against the people in Qianshan Village.

Although we left early and kept some distance from the people in Qianshan Village, when we come back to collect water, it is easy to encounter people from Qianshan Village again.

“We must find a way to avoid them if we leave them here. If we leave, I’m afraid the people in Qianshan Village will notice.”

“Secondly, we must not let out the fact that we found the water source.”

“The water source there is not as much as we thought, it only comes from the cracks in the rocks. The seeping water will dry up at any time.

It is not certain whether each of our households can be filled with water. Once others discover it, it is not certain whether we can keep it.”

Yang Lizheng nodded, “You are right. Yinyin is very thoughtful. It’s really eye-catching and unsafe to let others wait here.”

Thinking of the virtues of the people in Qianshan Village, even if they can’t find the water source, they will see it with their greed.

There are only a few people guarding the luggage. Failure to do so may lead to bad intentions. This must be guarded against.

Yang Lizheng called out to the man who was about to go up the mountain.

“There is very little water on the mountain. We must not let others know. Otherwise, let alone the water, people may not be able to save it.”

“The people from Qianshan Village are behind us, and there are other people fleeing on the road. We must be on guard.”

“So, everyone hides in the mountain forest and does not come out. Wait for the people on the mountain to come back from fetching water, and then leave together.”

“Remember that there is water in the mountain, and you must not let out a word.”

“If anyone dares to ruin things, don’t blame me for being merciless.”

Everyone nodded in assurance.

“With so many of us and so many things, where can we hide them?”

Yang Lu said, “I know a good place. There is a huge mountain wall over there, which just blocks the view below.

There are also trees and trees there. It can be hidden, and the place is big enough.”

The two of them discovered that place when they were looking for water.

With a way to deal with it, the people in Xinghua Village immediately drove the carriage into the mountains.

“Be careful. People are passing by this way, and oxcarts and mule carts are going the other way. Be careful where you step, don’t fall into a dark cave.”

This road is more difficult to walk than an ordinary mountain top, especially if you are driving a car and the animals are walking alone.

There’s no problem yet, but it’s not that easy when you’re wearing a car.

No matter how difficult it is to walk, for the sake of safety and to preserve the water source they worked so hard to find, they still have to put in more effort.

“Be careful.”

The mule cart swerved and almost fell over. Fortunately, the person behind him had quick eyes and quick hands to catch him in time.

Wan Sanye also broke out in a cold sweat. If he fell down, he would roll down the mountain with him.

This mountain is full of uneven and convex rocks. If you hit your head or other parts of your body, it will be very bad.

Yang Dahe reminded the people behind with bullock carts: “There is a small raised rock here, please pay attention. People around you should help keep an eye on it, not for speed, but for stability.”

“Okay.”

Not only households with livestock should be extra careful, but other households pulling carts should also be cautious.

Yang Lizheng took a look at the place. He was standing behind the cliff, which could block the view from the official road.

As long as he didn’t go out, it would be difficult for people below to find him.

“Those who remain here should stay here and wait for us to come back.”

Su’s mother had difficulty with her legs and feet, so she stayed behind to look after the luggage.

Su Baozhu brought all the storage containers and Wan Sanye with him.

Wan Sanye had a bitter look on his face, but in order to take a sip of water, he had no choice but to follow.

With water, the mountain that had been weighing on everyone’s heads was removed, and everyone had a smile on their face.

“I have been eating dry food for several days, and my throat has not been moisturized.” Aunt Wang’s mouth was dry and peeling.

“It’s all the same. If we can’t find water, we will die of thirst if we don’t starve to death.”

“My children can’t bear it.”

“Looking for water today, I found the right one.”

Aunt Wang looked at Su’s mother, “It’s still Su The girl is amazing. If it wasn’t for Su Yatou, she might have missed it.”

“No,”

Su’s mother responded with a smile, “This is all Xinghua Village’s good luck. God is helping us.”

These words made the women present smile, as did the old man.

Da Zhuang woke up and saw Xiao Yanggui and others squatting under the rocks and playing with bugs.

He stepped forward and wanted to participate, but the others ignored him.

Da Zhuang had an angry look on his face, and when the children were not paying attention, he trampled the bug to death.

“Ah! Why did you trample it to death?”

“Who told you to ignore me? If you ignore me, I will trample it to death.” Da Zhuang answered confidently.

Xiao Yanggui was so angry that he wanted to hit someone, but his sister Taohua stopped him and snorted at Da Zhuang, “Let’s not play with him.”

Several other friends left one after another and ignored him.

Da Zhuang hummed and ran away. Dad Zhuang was unhappy when she saw her precious grandson, “Who made my golden grandson unhappy?”

“Grandma, they don’t play with me.”

Dad Zhuang glanced at Xiao Yanggui and the others, eyes full of disgust, “It’s only right that they don’t play with you.

You are Grandma’s golden grandson, they have no right to play with you. Grandma will play with you, okay?”

“I don’t want it.”

He was so angry that he ran outside.

“Da Zhuang, don’t run! Watch your step.”

Da Zhuang was afraid that the child would fall into a dark hole, so she immediately caught up with her.

However, she was old and there was no way she could outrun the child.

On the official road, the people in Qianshan Village are not slow and they move in a hurry along the way.

Even if they are short of water, under such circumstances, it is not suitable to drive under the sun all the time, but when they think of the surging rebels behind them, as well as the increasing number of refugees fleeing from Yuzhou and Dongtu County.

They must and dare not delay, rushing, rushing, rushing along the way, taking an occasional break or two.

Wang Laitou took out the water bag from his waist and poured it desperately without pouring out a drop of water. Unfortunately, he hung the water bag back up.

He tried to swallow a mouthful of saliva to moisten his throat, but he couldn’t.

“I don’t know where that group of people went?”

“At least they are more than ten miles away from us.”

“We really suffered a big loss this time.” Wang Lai first thought about being blackmailed out of five taels of silver. My flesh hurts so much.

I don’t know if I will ever have the chance to get my money back with interest in this life.

“Hey.” The person beside him looked in the direction of the mountain.