Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 150 The Dull Courtyard
After eating, the first thing Yang Xiaotao thought of was the situation in the countryside. According to the memory of his previous life, it should be entering a difficult period now.

"I don't know how Yang Family Village is like!"

When Yang Xiaotao was worried about Yangjiacun, Grandpa Yang sat with the village cadres, and Yang Dazhuang next to him was reading the order that had just been issued, and they looked sad.

"This is the situation. The higher authorities require that the public grain surplus be increased by 5%."

Yang Dazhuang let out a bad breath. The situation in the village is not good now. Last year, there was almost a month of food shortage. If this increases the burden, the consequences...

Everyone was silent and their hearts were heavy.

Grandpa Yang took out the lighter that Yang Xiaotao had given him, lit the pipe and pot with a click, and clicked twice, the stiff shreds of tobacco choked his throat for a while.

Cough
Grandpa Yang made a sound, and everyone immediately looked over.

This is their backbone.

"Don't think about it anymore, the decision made by the above must be based on the overall situation!"

"All we can do is give our full support!"

"Think about it, what kind of life did you live in the past, and what kind of life is it now. Who gave us the power to be the masters of the family, and who gave us the chance to live?"

"Our Yang Family Village is content with the life we ​​have now!"

When everyone heard this, their faces were excited, and they had already made a decision in their hearts.

"Since the higher-ups need our dedication, there is nothing to say. This is the glory of our farmers."

"Building a country, our Yangjia Village will not fall behind!"

Mr. Yang said that he was decisive, and everyone in the room was excited.

You are not afraid of going all out during the war, but you are afraid of not being able to eat when you are living a good life?
Just do it.

"Go back and make it clear to each team that starting tomorrow, the meals for non-workers will be halved!"

"For those who go out to work, [-]% of the meals will be provided."

"Let everyone overcome difficulties, men, women and children must fight!"

Yang Dazhuang took the words, speaking equally forcefully.

Everyone got up and dispersed.

Soon, Yang Family Village was shocked by this news, and then broke out with unprecedented enthusiasm in silence.

Then, this enthusiasm quickly spread to the surrounding villages, Baima Village, Qinjia Village, Gaojiazhuangzi, Qujiazaohu...

In the afternoon, the rolling mill did not arrange production tasks, because today happened to be the time when wages were paid at the beginning of the month.

This also made everyone realize why an assessment was added suddenly, it was to give the workers a chance.

Of course, this opportunity is provided to those who work hard, and those who steal, rape, and play tricks on daily life will not be able to grasp the opportunity when it comes.

When Yang Xiaotao saw Jia Dongxu in the queue, he also knew that this guy hadn't passed the test, so he felt amused.

After so many years, it is still like this under the teaching of the eighth-level master.

What a moron.

Glancing at Jia Dongxu, Yang Xiaotao didn't take it to heart and waited in line for his salary.

According to the previous salary level, the promotion to the fourth-level fitter this time should be 48.5 yuan, which is the same as the current one.

But after the reduction, it should be 32.33 yuan. As for the reward of 5 yuan, it was also cancelled, so it was 32.33 yuan.

If you don't get promoted to the fourth level, you will get 28.33.

It's four dollars short.

When it came to Yang Xiaotao, sure enough, the accountant handed over the money, and then another stack of bills. Yang Xiaotao put it in his arms and walked aside.

Zhou Peng came to the front after receiving his salary. He passed the third level of the assessment and got 28.33, which was 5 yuan less than the previous level two, and his face was a bit ugly.

It's one thing to support the country, it's another to support a family.

Those who are capable can support the country and support their families.

Those who are incapable, even if they want to support the country, are powerless.

What's more, those who are worthless can't even afford to support their families.

Yang Xiaotao pulled Zhou Peng to a corner where no one was around, took out a big black ten and a stack of food stamps and stuffed them in his hand.

He can now earn 10 yuan a month from fishing, plus the savings of his family, this amount is enough for his own expenses.

Zhou Peng still wanted to be polite, but was blocked by Yang Xiaotao's eyes, and he was grateful in his heart.

There was no work in the afternoon, so Yang Xiaotao declined Zhou Peng's invitation and went home early to take care of the corn.

Now, it is a top priority to develop hybrid corn and increase grain production.

It is also his best help to Yangjiazhuang.

In the courtyard, there was silence.

The third uncle who came back from school was downcast, not at all the high spirited fighting spirit of the people's teachers, but like a fleeing white bandit army, without energy.

The third mother sat beside her and hugged Yan Jiedi, also with a sad face.

Yan Jiecheng and Yan Jiefang who were on the side didn't dare to speak, they both knew the current situation and something was wrong.

"Old man, how will you live in the future?"

Yan Fugui's school was also notified, and his salary was also reduced by one-third.

Although he chanted slogans like other teachers in school to support the country's construction, when he returned home, Yan Fugui felt uncomfortable when faced with a few words.

Fortunately, people in their family can still receive food supplies every month. Although it is one-third less, daily life should be fine.

That is, life is screwed up.

"What happened? Calculate it."

"It's like this all over the country, and no one can do anything about it. In the future, everyone will eat a certain amount of food, so don't have nothing to eat and go hungry."

In addition to open source, we can only save money.

Of course, it is best if it can be open source, and it is even better if someone supports it.

At this moment, Yan Fugui turned his attention to the middle court.

The middle courtyard, the Jia family, was also silent.

When Jia Dongxu got home, he lay on the bed, staring at the roof, as if he didn't care about anyone.

Qin Huairu was sitting in front of the stove lighting a fire, holding a yapping stick in her arms.

As for Jia Zhangshi, leaning against the door and looking at the dim sky with triangular eyes, he muttered something in his mouth.

They also heard about what happened in the factory.

The assessment that comes suddenly is an opportunity for workers to be promoted.

It's a pity that the man in their family still couldn't grasp it.

Another failed test.

What worries them even more is that the days that are not enough to eat are only 27.5 per month, and if they are reduced by one-third, they will be left with 18.3. How will they live after that?
Seeing that the sticks are getting bigger and more edible, seeing that the belly is getting bigger again, and there will be an extra mouth this year, what should I do in these days?
Qin Huairu was full of anxiety and couldn't see the future for a while.

Just when Jia's family looked gloomy and silent, Yang Xiaotao came from outside.

Although he also lost money, Yang Xiaotao didn't take it to heart at all. The money and supplies on hand were enough for him to live on.

If it wasn't for worrying about showing off too much, he would have wanted to buy a roast duck home to celebrate after passing the Level [-] assessment today.

I just think of the times when the country is in trouble, everyone is working hard with their belts tight, and they can't be too prominent.

And in the days to come, try to keep a low profile and eat good things secretly.

Walking into the courtyard, you can feel the oppressive atmosphere.

It seems that this is a completely different environment from the outside of the alley.

They are all in the same situation. The spirit of the people outside is still the same, and the disheveled faces cannot conceal the fiery and positive spirit inside.

And here, before entering, it feels heavy and oppressive, as if entering a prison cell, dark and lifeless.

Of course Yang Xiaotao knew what was going on.

It's nothing more than the unacceptable wage cut and the reduction of rations.

Difficulties are difficulties for them, and they are never the motivation to embark on a new life.

Just like the Jia family, they all eat too much and are lazy, just thinking about how to take advantage and greedy for benefits.

Yang Xiaotao walked past disdainfully, without even looking at it.

Both Jia Zhangshi and Qin Huairu saw Yang Xiaotao, and their expressions immediately turned ugly.

Yang Xiaotao, today's assessment is the only one in the courtyard who passed the assessment.

The fourth-level fitter, even after the reduction, still has more than 30 yuan, and he is still alone, and corn is planted in the yard. This kind of life, if it is their family.

Jia Zhang looked at Yang Xiaotao going away, feeling a fire in his stomach.

"Why do you want to reduce my family's food, why do you want to cut our family's wages? How does this make our Jia family live!"

"God, save our Jia family!"

"My poor grandson, he's only one year old, and it's unreasonable to suffer like this, it's unreasonable!"

The sound of mourning rang out in the courtyard, and Yang Xiaotao didn't turn his head. This ignorant old woman can't do anything except make bad things happen.

However, Jia Zhang's crying and howling made the old man feel depressed.

Listen to the voice outside, it is high spirited and selfless dedication to the country.

Listen to the sound in the courtyard again, this crying, proper backward element.

If outsiders know about this, what will this courtyard become?

Don't you have any awareness?
The uncle came out of the house and started drinking coldly at Jia Zhang.

"Howling what?"

"Everyone is the same, why can't your family do it when others are fine?"

"I'm afraid that others will not know that your family is not active, or do you want to go to labor reform?"

Jia Zhang was so yelled at that she couldn't speak. She just wanted to complain about her inner misery. National construction and national progress were too far away for her, so how could she have any thoughts.

But Yi Zhonghai's roar stopped Jia Zhangshi, making her dare not speak anymore.

"He, sir, I can't help it."

Speaking of which, the Jia Zhang family is not young, and it makes people sick to look at such aggrieved appearance.

Qin Huairu and Jia Dongxu also hurried out of the room, but they didn't speak, just stood aside.

Seeing this, Yi Zhonghai didn't want to continue talking nonsense, "Hurry up and go home, don't be ashamed of yourself here!"

Jia Zhang was submissive, lowered his head, but rolled his eyes in circles, like a petty bourgeois.

Yi Zhonghai has been here for so many years, so he still doesn't know her plan.

"Everyone has a hard time, and everyone has to persevere. This is political correctness. Do you understand?"

Jia Zhang nodded, but did not go back.

Yi Zhonghai sighed.

"I know it's not easy for your family, and as the eldest master of the compound, I won't do nothing to save you."

"What's more, I'm still Dongxu's master. Don't worry about it."

After saying this, Jia Dongxu's face was pretty, Qin Huairu raised his eyelids and smiled, and Jia Zhang was even more relieved.

"Huairu will go to me later, there are still ten catties of stick noodles left at home, you can use them first."

After speaking, Yi Zhonghai looked at Qin Huairu, nodded and left.

When the Jia family returned to the house, the Jia Zhang family patted the dust on their buttocks and complained in a low voice, "Yeah, I only give ten catties of stick noodles, 99 a month, even if it is lowered, there are still more than 50. You deserve it for being stingy." It's a dead end."

Listening to Jia Zhang's complaint, Qin Huairu was also speechless.

This mother-in-law has this temperament, a white-eyed wolf.

"Mom, it's more than 60!"

Jia Dongxu on the side didn't know how to be grateful, and even deliberately corrected Yi Zhonghai's salary, but didn't put Yi Zhonghai at ease.

"Damn it, old extinct family."

Jia Zhang was resentful when he heard this.

"Why are you still standing there, why don't you go get it back soon?"

Jia Dongxu yelled at Qin Huairu, Qin Huairu put down the stick, turned and went out.

In the room, Jia Zhang turned his eyes and said to Jia Dongxu, "Dongxu, this uncle is an extinct family, you say..."

After hearing a few words, Jia Dongxu immediately understood the meaning, "Mom, don't worry, I will respect them both well."

"At that time, it will all belong to our old Jia's family."

"Haha, he is indeed a good son of mother. Well, well, our Jia family will live a good life in the future, and the stick will also enjoy the blessing!"

"Uh-huh!"

(End of this chapter)