Living like a salted fish in the end times

"It's not necessarily self-deception, maybe there is some difficulty in it."

Steven interjected.

Zhang Chongxin was also full of grievances: "What can I have to complain about? After declaring war, the goddamn gave money to the enemy. I have never heard of such a big grievance since ancient times."

"Dad, what Steven said is not impossible. In my opinion, when the armistice agreement was signed, there might have been a secret agreement that could not be made public. The higher-ups should not have made such a low-level mistake."

Zhang Hao expressed his guess.

"Secret contract? Why do you want to sign a secret contract?"

Zhang Chongxin shook his head, expressing his puzzlement.

"Dad, the Europas are not fools, if you only rely on verbal promises, the possibility of persuading the Europas to give up nuclear weapons is very slim.

I used to think that the negotiation process between the two sides was a bit too smooth, but looking back now, there is obviously something tricky in it, and this matter is not that simple. "

Zhang Hao further analyzed.

Zhang Chongyi came over and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter whether there is a secret contract or other hidden secrets, as long as the higher-ups are willing to pay the money, my dear, 1 yuan per person is almost equal to two or three months' salary."

"Indeed, it's quite a lot. There are 80 billion people in the federation, and each person will receive 80. Eight billion multiplied by 80 is trillion. If such a large amount of money is distributed, I really don't know whether it will be a blessing or a curse." Li Ningtao said worriedly.

Doing business is most afraid of encountering such an unstable situation. The most direct impact is that once hyperinflation occurs, the million they just borrowed will probably shrink greatly. How can this be justified?

Zhang Hao shook his head when he heard the words: "It should not be 80 trillion. I'm looking for you. After the Yellowstone volcano erupted, a series of turmoil occurred in other regions, and a lot of people were lost, especially in the three regions of the North American continent, the African continent and the Tianzhu Peninsula. , is the hardest-hit area.”

"Then how many people are left now?"

Zhang Jiayi asked curiously.

"I estimate that the probability will not exceed 50 billion."

Zhang Hao thought for a while and replied.

According to the memory in the dream, the first five years after the eruption of the Yellowstone volcano was the most serious stage of population loss, almost half of the population was lost.

The real world is undoubtedly more cruel, and it is entirely possible to lose 20 billion in three years.

Of course, apart from the turbulent factors, the severe aging of populations in the East and West is also a major reason.

As we all know, the harsh weather conditions themselves are very unfriendly to the health of the elderly, coupled with the shortage of rations and lack of medical resources, it finally led to such serious consequences.

"20 billion less all of a sudden?"

Zhang Jiayi was shocked.

30 billion is definitely not a small number. It is almost three times the local population, which is amazing.

Zhang Hao nodded: "It's only a little bit more, and I'm afraid there will be another 20 billion people lost in the future, and the food supply and demand will barely reach a balance."

"Don't be scary, how do you know?"

Zhang Chongxin frowned suddenly.

"Of course it was analyzed. Data such as the federation's power generation, industrial production capacity, annual food production, and energy production can all be collected. Although it is not very accurate, it is not far behind."

Zhang Hao explained patiently.

The think tank under Haotian Group has submitted a similar report long ago, but that report was more pessimistic, and the figure they gave was only 20 billion.

This obviously underestimated the mobilization ability of the Federation.

"According to what you say, there will only be a population of 30 billion in the future?" Zhang Chongxin said seriously.

"Well, it's roughly equivalent to the population in the early days of the federation. To use a catchphrase on the Internet, after decades of hard work, it will return to before liberation."

Zhang Hao sighed.

Hearing these words, Zhang Chongyi couldn't help taking a breath, and then slapped his thigh hard:
"Is this okay? I didn't expect the situation to be so critical. We can't wait any longer. We'll go back tomorrow and move our house here as soon as possible. Anyway, the emperor's feet are safer than other places."

Zhang Hao quickly persuaded: "Second Uncle, I'm talking about a long-term process, there's no need to be so anxious, why don't you go back after resting for a few more days?"

"That's right, Second Uncle, the mainland has always been very stable, and with the money being distributed this time, nothing will happen in a short time." Zhang Jiayi persuaded.

"You two don't need to persuade me anymore. Second uncle is impatient. If you don't go back early, you may not be able to sleep well." Zhang Chongyi waved his hand.

Zhang Chongxin sighed, and turned to look at the others: "Second and third, what are your plans? Do you want to stay longer?"

"Brother, I'll go back too, at least I have someone to take care of me on the way." Zhang Aiyu replied.

There is only one person on her side, and it is not safe.

"I don't want to stay anymore. I'll go back and move early. After I move here, I'll have more time to meet."

Zhang Chongde immediately echoed.

Zhang Aixue and Zhang Aiyun on the side also had the same intention and wanted to go back early.

Zhang Chongxin wasn't too disappointed, after all, as the third child said, there would be plenty of time to meet in the future.

"That's fine, I won't keep you guys."

After finishing speaking, he turned to his second daughter and said:
"Second brother, please inform Xiaofan later that I don't need him to treat guests tonight, and you all make time for me to have a reunion dinner with me tonight, except for your eldest brother-in-law. None are allowed to be absent."

Zhang Jiayi nodded quickly: "I see."

……

The next day, Zhang Chongyi and others didn't get up until noon. Everyone was drunk last night.

At 02:30 in the afternoon, Zhang Hao personally sent the second uncle and his party to the high-speed rail station. Although the time was tight, he still helped buy the sleeper tickets.

At the ticket gate, Zhang Chongyi waved his hand:

"Xiaohao, we're going in, you should go back quickly! See you next month!"

"Second uncle, remember to call when you arrive."

"Got it, I won't forget it!"

Zhang Xu took the opportunity to pull his little cousin aside: "Zhang Hao, I leave the company affairs to you."

"Brother, don't worry, wrap it on me. When you come back again, the factory will probably start construction."

Zhang Hao patted his chest and promised.

"Thank you." Zhang Xu thanked quickly.

A plantation is not something that can be built at will. Not only does it need to pass the approval of relevant departments, but there are also issues such as building materials and equipment, which are not small troubles.

Zhang Hao lightly slapped the other person's chest: "We are all a family, why are you being polite? Besides, I am also a shareholder of the company, so I should do my best."

At the dinner table last night, he couldn't shirk it, and with the repeated persuasion of his second uncle and others, he had no choice but to accept the % of the shares.

"Okay, then I won't say anything."

Zhang Xu nodded slightly.

After leaving the high-speed rail station, Zhang Hao didn't go to work anymore, but returned home directly.

Seeing his son come back, Zhang Chongxin asked casually, "Has everyone been sent to the train?"

The old man also drank too much last night, and he just woke up, only to find that his relatives had all left.

"Well, the train has almost left."

Zhang Hao nodded.

"Your second uncle and the others are not easy, so help if you can!" Zhang Chongxin repeated the old saying.

Zhang Hao was half lying on the sofa, and couldn't help rubbing his temples: "Dad, don't worry, I won't treat Second Uncle and them badly. Brother Xu and the others borrowed money from me yesterday, and I didn't hesitate at all."

"Tell me the truth, is Zhang Xu's project reliable?"

Zhang Chongxin was a little worried.

"It's absolutely reliable. Even if the policy changes in the future, my cousin and the others won't suffer too much. No matter what, it will definitely be no problem to recover the cost."

Zhang Hao comforted him with a smile.

It's only million, he doesn't want his father to worry.

Zhang Chongxin nodded in satisfaction, and then changed the subject: "Just now your mother talked to me about your uncle, and to see what she meant, she also wanted to take your aunt and uncle over, what do you think? "

"Just pick it up, I will definitely have a bowl of water." Zhang Hao has long been mentally prepared.

"Your second and younger uncles are gone, your second aunt is not in the mainland, and your younger aunt followed your cousin to Dianzhou. I don't know if the two of them can still be contacted?" Zhang Chongxin reminded.

"If you can get in touch, just get in touch. If you can't get in touch, forget it. What I mean is, first take over my uncle and aunt, and let the others talk slowly."

Zhang Hao didn't care much about this.

Since his grandparents passed away, and his second and younger uncles were gone, he hadn't been to Shuzhou for nearly ten years. The relationship between the two sides can't be said to be close, but it can't be said to be alienated either.

Moreover, due to the absurdity of the previous years, he didn't even have the contact information of his cousins.

Zhang Chongxin sighed: "I'm afraid your mother won't figure it out and insists on making a fuss to take everyone over..."

Before the words were finished, Li Dajuan and Zhou's mother appeared in the living room. The two old people were wearing thick coats, and they looked like they were about to go out:
"What are you father and son talking about?"

"Nothing!" Zhang Hao quickly shook his head, then interrupted: "Mom, where are you going?"

"Where else can I go? Of course, go to the gate of the bank to get the money." Li Dajuan replied.

"Get the money? What kind of money?"

Zhang Hao didn't react for a while.

"That's the federal subsidy! 6 per person, our family of six, how can we get 1 yuan?" Li Dajuan paused, then sighed: "Oh, it's a pity that Hua Qing is going to the next It was only born in the first month, otherwise our family would have received an extra yuan."

"Do you have to go to the bank? Can't you just punch in the card?" Zhang Hao asked doubtfully.

"No, the bank said, only cash."

Zhang Hao suddenly smiled bitterly and said, "Mom, our family is not short of this little money, so you should not go there. On the way back just now, I found a long queue at the bank gate, and I might not be able to get it tomorrow."

"You don't need to worry about this, your Aunt Fan has reserved a seat for us, and you can queue up in two hours at most, so I won't delay and come back to cook dinner for you."

Zhou's mother followed suit and said, "Zhang Hao, anyway, your mother and I have time, so let's go out and exercise."

It only takes one hour to get 1 yuan. If she misses it, she will regret it to death.

"Mom, why don't you go when there are fewer people? It's always bad to jump in line, so as not to cause gossip."

Zhang Hao persuaded tactfully.

Li Dajuan waved her hand on the spot: "No, it's better to get the bag as soon as possible. The time to pick it up is only three days, and you won't get it after the time."

"There is still a time limit?"

Zhang Hao was a little surprised.

Zhou's mother helped to explain: "I also heard from Douyin that the reason why there is such a regulation seems to be to let the rich give up the relief money voluntarily. suffering."

"Mom, why don't I go? You are old, how can you bear standing for so long?"

Zhang Hao chose to settle for the next best thing.

"You can't come forward." Li Dajuan immediately refused, "You don't even look at your identity. If you go, what will the villagers think of you? If someone shoots a video and uploads it online, the impact will be bad."

"Mom, are you still going? Isn't this taking off...cough, isn't this the same thing?"

"We are the elderly. The elderly are used to thrift. This is something everyone knows. Even if someone finds out, it's no big deal."

Li Dajuan said indifferently.

Zhang Hao gritted his teeth: "Mom, how about I arrange someone..."

"Stop persuading, there is no way to find someone to collect the relief money, it must be a direct relative."

Li Dajuan said impatiently.

Zhang Hao had no choice but to give up: "Okay, I don't want to persuade you, but for safety reasons, I will ask Xiao Ma to bring a few of you to go there with you."

"No, no, no need for people to follow. It's not like there is no bank in the village, so nothing can happen."

Li Dajuan waved her hands again and again.

Seeing this, Zhang Chongxin couldn't help persuading him: "You should bring a pony? There are tens of thousands of tenants in the village. It's not safe for you to carry so much money with you."

"It's okay, the village is full of acquaintances, and those tenants dare not mess around unless they want to go to the police station and eat in prison."

Li Dajuan is full of confidence.

The law and order in the village has always been very good, especially after the construction of the fence, there is usually no law and order incident in a month, and everyone is very relieved.

Zhang Chongxin took a sip of water and stood up straight away: "Then I'll go with you!"

"Isn't your stomach uncomfortable? Don't be brave."

Li Dajuan waved her hand, and impatiently set off with Mother Zhou.

……

Ten minutes later, the two arrived in front of the bank. Sure enough, as Zhang Hao said, the scene was very lively, with several long lines of people lined up, with no end in sight.

"Lao Zhang, Lao Zhou, this way!"

When Aunt Fan saw the two of them, she quickly waved.

Li Dajuan and Zhou's mother hurried over. Since Aunt Fan was from the village, everyone was not at all unhappy about their behavior of jumping in line, and even expressed their welcome.

After all, the old Zhang family has a lot of glory in the village.

Everyone is like a mirror in their hearts.

"Old Zhang, your family is so rich, how can you be reluctant to part with the tens of thousands of dollars?"

Someone laughed and joked.

Li Dajuan snorted coldly: "This money is not stolen or robbed. Our family deserves it. Why don't I want it?"

"Yeah, it's not easy to make money now. If there is free money, a fool will not want it."

Mother Zhou quickly agreed.

"That's true." Aunt Fan shouted loudly, "It's rare for such a great thing to happen. If I don't get the money for a day, I won't be able to sleep at night."

"We are still late. I heard that the tenants at the apartment have been queuing since yesterday afternoon."

"Don't be afraid of being late for a good meal, it will be our turn soon." Aunt Fan said indifferently.

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