Immortal Clan: I have a Tree of Creation

"Blizzard?" Zhou Chengnan was taken aback.

"Yes, that's what everyone in the village says." Zhou Yuanshan nodded. "The government will also be sending winter food and firewood to each village tomorrow, and every household will receive a share."

It is extremely rare for the government to take the initiative to distribute grain and firewood to various villages.

The reason why the village was so lively these past two days was not because of the arrival of the grain collection team from the county.

It was the news delivered by the officials of Anshan government that caused the villagers to gossip.

A blizzard is approaching, and the bitter cold is taking refuge.

It does snow in Ansan every year, but it never lasts long, ranging from a day or two to no more than ten days.

It's currently autumn harvest season, and winter is still a long way off.

Why is it snowing so early?

Many people are skeptical about the blizzard theory.

We've lived on this land our whole lives, and when have we ever seen snow in autumn, let alone a blizzard?

However, the news was ultimately passed down from the government.

Furthermore, the county government seemed to attach great importance to this matter and took the initiative to distribute supplies.

You should know that this is Anshan, where arable land is not a problem at all.

Although Anshan is a poor and remote place, the county annals record that there has almost never been a famine.

Even if you're poor and desperate, you can still go up the mountain to dig up some wild vegetables that nobody eats, so you won't starve to death.

This is precisely why the government's distribution of grain made the situation seem all the more urgent.

While the villagers of Jinyang Village were suspicious, most of them also took it very seriously, and the news quickly spread throughout the surrounding area.

Zhou Chengnan made a decisive decision: the rice could not be sold.

Not only can we not sell them, we also need to stock up on winter supplies before the blizzard arrives.

The Zhou family's land is fertile, yielding dozens of bushels of grain in two seasons.

As long as we don't sell, there is plenty of grain, enough to feed a family of five for two or three years.

But there are still some things that need to be purchased urgently.

For example, vegetables, soybeans, salt, and also bedding and thick clothes.

Zhou Chengnan also wanted to stockpile more firewood in case of emergency.

He was accustomed to planning ahead, and since the government had sent out the news, he prepared for the worst-case scenario of the impending blizzard.

"Shan'er, we're not selling the grain anymore. You can take it to the cellar."

"Keep all three wild boars that Dad just hunted."

"Shuzhen, bring Yi'er back later, and ask the master for leave."

Zhou Chengnan quickly packed his things and gave instructions in an orderly manner.

The three wild boars and one grey eagle that we just hunted are the perfect meat reserves.

In the frigid weather, dried pork can retain its flavor throughout the entire winter.

The meat of the grey bald eagle is coarse and not to the children's liking.

If you take it all to the county town, you should be able to get a good price for it.

"Chengnan, is there really going to be a blizzard?" Wang Shuzhen asked, somewhat panicked. "What about the fish in the lake in the backyard?"

"It's alright, Madam!" Zhou Chengnan was taken aback, somewhat speechless.

He went up to his wife and hugged her, whispering comfortingly, "The small lake in the backyard is connected to the big river; it's a flowing river."

"When I get back, I'll lay down some more straw and reeds. Everything will be fine."

"Take good care of the child. I'm going to the city to bring Yu'er back."

"good!"

Zhou Yuanyu works as a needleworker in a workshop in the city and usually comes back every three or four days.

With this blizzard approaching, the workshop will definitely have to shut down.

As a father, Zhou Chengnan naturally couldn't leave his daughter alone in the city.

Upon arriving in the county town, the atmosphere became increasingly tense.

People rushed around buying up food, and the city was packed with people, a scene of panic.

Most of the people in the county town do not have farmland, so once a blizzard really comes, they can only rely on the leftover food at home to survive.

Without sufficient reserves... people could really freeze to death in the freezing cold.

Zhou Chengnan frowned as he weaved through the crowd.

In the weaving workshop in the east of the city, several young women were gathered together.

"Do you really think it'll snow heavily?"

"The county government's notice has already been posted, how could it be fake?"

Someone sighed, "Alas, no work means no pay, what are we going to do..."

"The employer said we can go back to Majui Village to continue working, and we'll still get paid!"

"Such a good thing?"

"Of course, the employer provides food and drink, and we're not afraid of snow."

"Yuanyu, are you going or not?"

Clearly, the needleworkers didn't take Blizzard seriously.

It's just snowing. Even if it snows heavily for ten days or half a month, so what?

The workshop owner provides accommodation, food, and drink, and you can also earn extra wages.

This is a great thing for the young needlework women.

Zhou Yuanyu pondered for a moment, a look of hesitation on his face.

The employer was a good man; he saved on food rations, plus extra wages...

No, Father won't allow it!

"Forget it, I won't go." Zhou Yuanyu still chose to refuse. "My mother can't manage everything at home by herself, I have to go back."

Before long, a tall figure appeared at the entrance of the workshop.

Seeing her father's back, Zhou Yuanyu's face broke into a bright smile.

"Dad, you're here!"

"It's going to snow. Come on, let's go home with Dad."

"good!"

Even at over ten years old, she still needs her father to pick her up; this kind of treatment isn't something everyone gets.

Only after the Zhou father and daughter had walked away did the group of needlework women continue their discussion.

"Tch, she's always talking about her parents, she's such a child."

"If we have money to be made and insist on going back, the employer won't hire us if we don't have enough people!"

"Exactly, they're afraid of even a little snow; they're just country bumpkins after all."

"You guys should say less..."

The notices in the county town have just been posted, the weather hasn't turned cold yet, and the blizzard hasn't really arrived.

Thanks to the proper handling by the Anshan County government, a batch of winter rations was distributed to each household in advance.

Although there was some chaos in the city, the prices of various supplies remained relatively stable and did not skyrocket to an outrageous level.

Zhou Chengnan sold the gray-haired sculpture for a good price.

I bought another cartload of goods, including vegetables, beans, cotton quilts...

It looks scattered, but the various items together weigh several hundred kilograms.

The Zhou family consists of two adults and three children, a total of five people. Their daily consumption is considerable, so it is necessary to prepare as many supplies as possible.

Yu'er didn't say much along the way, and seemed a little downcast.

Zhou Chengnan didn't ask any more questions. This child has always been like this since he was little; he keeps things to himself.

Once I go back and spend a few days with my mother, I'll naturally feel better.

We passed through several villages, and the villagers weren't as nervous as the city dwellers.

Almost every family in the village has farmland.

Some cold-resistant grains and vegetables not only won't be damaged by frost and snow, but will actually become more delicious.

We arrived at the entrance of Jinyang Village and saw the largest house at the village entrance.

The Zhao family, the wealthiest family in Jinyang Village, is also the Zhao family of the village chief.

Two horse-drawn carts were parked at the entrance of the mansion, and the Zhao family's servants were busy carrying goods back and forth.

Zhou Chengnan frowned slightly, as if he realized something.

After dropping his daughter off at home, he left immediately.

"I'm going to the blacksmith's shop in town."