The old and young masters of each village jumped happily and went to the entrance of Yushutun Village.

Those men who used to work abroad had expectations in their hearts, and they also braved the cold to gather at the entrance of the village early. There are also miners from nearby villages, as long as they can walk away, they also come to Yushutun to listen to the letter.

In the nearly two months since they went to work in the mining area from home, these people have become much stronger and in good spirits. But it has only been more than ten days since they returned home, and the food paste at home has drunk them back to their original shape.

Look at the parents, brothers, wives and children at home, carefully dividing the sticky cakes mixed with dried vegetables every day. If you want to say that you don't regret the decision at that time, and don't feel sad about the loneliness you have now, it's all fake.

If they don't come back, the family's food ration will be one less to share. They can earn wages in the mining area, and the monthly salary of thousands of wen is enough to feed the family.

But now, the family is looking forward to two meals every day, their eyes are glowing green, hoping to drink more vegetable paste, and the children are staring at the hands of their parents to break the cakes, hoping that they can get a little more.

If you don't go out to do things, you don't have to compare. But after experiencing the days of hope, the situation is really depressing.

The vast majority of these workers who were dismissed and returned home did not complain about the status quo, but a small number of them could not accept it after they returned, complaining about the elders in their families, the village chiefs and the elders, and ruining the good and earning livelihood.

The livelihood of the mining area, I am afraid that I will not be able to find a second home with lanterns, and a chance to make the whole village rich is gone.

Seeing that it will be a big year in more than 20 days, there is finally news from the mining area. Although the miners had not directly contacted Mo Hong and the chief stewards, they knew the attitude of the mining area.

Therefore, they are not as optimistic as the villagers, they only hope that the mining area can resume work, and as for the matter of the villagers asking for the black gold stone...... As long as the mining area is resolute, they can come forward to persuade their families to give up this unreasonable demand.

In the minds of many people who have withdrawn, the matter has been settled, and they may be able to work for a few more days before the year to earn some money.

However, this is not the case. Although the village chief of Yushutun and the third master of the clan Cao repeatedly told the villagers to calm down and wait at their own homes, they should not be looked down upon in a hurry. But things were out of control, except for those who couldn't find warm clothes at home and couldn't go out, the rest of the people gathered at the head of the village early to see how their hopes would come true.

The backbone of the other villages who received the notice did not dare to delay, for fear that they would be late and would not be able to share the benefits for their own villages as soon as possible.

As a result, half an hour earlier than the notice time of the mining area, all kinds of people had gathered at the entrance of Yushutun Village.

Mo Hong didn't come here to discuss things, but just to tell the villagers something, which was very simple, so he set the time at the right time.

At the right time on the third day of the lunar month, a large group of chariots and horses appeared on time in the winter wilderness. Seven or eight carriages and more than 30 horseback riders arrived at the entrance of the village from far and near, in the eyes of the people.

As the carriage stopped, the people on the carriage got off in turn, and the people on the horses also threw their stirrups and dismounted, and the negotiators elected by the villages could not help but be stunned......

This makes up ...... That doesn't seem right.

The few people who led the horseback, they had met twice, were the chief steward of the mine and the guards of the mine.

But the people who got off the carriage were the ones who proposed to them to buy the black gold stone, which directly led them to tear up the agreement with the mining area, destroy the transportation road, and stop the mining area.

To be reasonable, these two groups of people can't get together anyway.

If you look closely at the nobles in the eyes of the villagers, they have always been high-spirited. But at this time, it looks a little wilted, much like a vegetable leaf that has been beaten by frost in late autumn.

What's even more wrong is that there are officials in the yamen among this line.

Although the villages on this side of the mining area are located in remote areas, and even the vast majority of people have never been to the county seat, when taxes and grain are collected and labor is levied every year, the small officials, officials and catchers in the yamen will come.

Now the five people, judging by their clothes, are two officials and three catchers.

The negotiators elected by the surrounding villages are still in charge of the third lady of Yushutun. He can face Mo Hong coldly, but in the face of the few people who promised them a lot of money to buy the black gold stone, he has always been respectful. For the officials in the yamen, it is even more respectful and awe-inspiring.

The elite negotiation group marched forward under the leadership of Mrs. Cao, and it was the officials and the nobles who bowed down. When he looked at Mo Hong and his party again, he was quite embarrassed, but he also took it with him to deal with it.

"Everyone's hard work, it's cold in winter, let's go back to the village and talk in the house." Third Master Cao once again bowed his hand to the official and the Li family's steward, and said politely.

A few of the villagers who were offered high did not move, but looked at Mo Hong.

Mo Hong glanced at the entrance of the village and said, "There are a lot of people here, and I'm afraid that ordinary houses can't sit down, so let's go here." ”

The reason why this village is called Yushutun is probably because of these two old elm trees at the entrance of the village.

For many years, the villagers have been accustomed to resting and chatting under the elm tree, so there are many wooden piers and stones under the tree, and there are also a few knots of the sturdy trunk with smooth branches. If it weren't for the cold weather, it would be a great place for everyone to discuss things.

Mrs. Cao San hesitated for a moment, looking at the group of people who came, all in brocade and cotton robes, it was not a problem to stay outside for an hour or two.

But these people are ...... Alas, forget it, these people also put on the thickest clothes in the house, so be it.

"A few please." Mrs. Cao San gestured to the three best wooden piers under the tree.

The Li family steward and a few officials who were let by Mrs. Cao still didn't move, but looked at Mo Hong and the two stewards, and said with a smile: "Master Mo, please, senior executives, please." ”

The feeling of inappropriateness in the hearts of the elite representatives of the villages was even worse.

Then, in their inappropriate feelings, Mo Hong and the two stewards were not polite at all, and went directly to sit in the three most accessible positions.

On the other hand, in the eyes of the villagers, the official and the three nobles didn't dare to sit at all, and they stood on both sides with those servants running errands.

Third Master Cao and everyone exchanged glances with each other, and they all saw worry in the eyes of others, and they seemed to be hugging the wrong thighs.

In the midst of everyone's apprehension, Mo Hong said: "The weather is cold, everyone makes a long story short. The matter is also simple, just clarify. ”

When Mo Hong's words fell, a servant nodded at Mo Hong, stood up to the villagers present, and said loudly: "We are here to clarify some things. If someone ignores the law of the country and there is a conflict and fight, then don't blame us for being polite, there are still many empty county jails! ”

In line with his words, the three catchers quickly pulled out the saber from their waists, and then pushed it back vigorously, making a loud metal resonance.