1986: Old Stories in Northeast China

"It's my fault that the land was planted like that, and we didn't think it through at the time." Zhang Quande said.

"But I have to say that I didn't plant it like that on purpose. I just thought that the price of soybeans would be higher this year, so I didn't think too much about it."

"Forget it, do you still need to think about this? You are not as good as Zhang Guangyou. At least he is a bachelor and dares to speak out directly when he does something wrong." Chen Tiezhu interrupted him.

The expressions of the villagers were also very interesting. Such things really don't need to be thought about. But Chen Tiezhu spoke out directly without leaving any face, which was really courageous.

This is not just a matter of grudge with the Zhang family, but a fight to the death.

"Since you are a junior, I won't argue with you." Zhang Quande said with a flushed face.

"Don't worry, since you are old, I won't care about your nonsense." Chen Tiezhu said disdainfully.

"No matter what, you Zhang family just want to take all the advantages and let our Erdaoling folks bear all the hardships."

"Where is such a good thing in the world? I finally became the master of the family, but I still have to endure you riding on my neck and farting? Others can endure it, but I, Chen Tiezhu, can't."

"Then why are you looking at me? If you don't agree, let's fight. Don't think that I will give in just because you Zhang family are so powerful. Are you a man? Let's go for a walk."

"I won't say so many high-sounding words, nor will I make so many excuses for my mistakes. I still owe money to the people in the village, so I remember the kindness of the people in the village."

"Whether to divide the land or not, how much land does my family have? What does it have to do with me? But I must take responsibility for this matter. You threaten me with fertilizers, which is a shitty ability. If you have anything to do with me, can't you come to me?"

"The urinal is decorated with gold rims, but it's just a good mouth. . And you said this is a grudge against me, what's the point of arguing with the villagers? If you are a real man, you have to admit your mistakes. "

"If you dare to say that you can continue to contract your land and let the villagers draw lots to divide the remaining land, I will look at you straight in the eye."

"Let me say one more thing here. I made a few dollars by hitting a mallet in the woods a few days ago. I will go to everyone to pay the money tomorrow."

"Born and raised in Erdaoling, even if my life is messy, I will not make mistakes and not admit them. I dare not say that if I correct my mistakes, everyone will forget the past."

"I said, this is all affection and kindness, and I, Chen Tiezhu, have to pay it back. I dare to say this, do you dare? You are not thoughtful enough, I think you are very thoughtful."

These words were spoken out, but they expressed the voices of the villagers in Erdaoling.

These are all the words they wanted to say but didn't dare to say, and now it's very satisfying to hear them.

What's the point of saying those excuses?

Just like Erzhuzi said, you have considered it too thoroughly, otherwise there wouldn't be such a dispute today.

Zhang Quande was really embarrassed, standing here panting, staring at Chen Tiezhu viciously.

Today, Chen Tiezhu has peeled off his face completely.

"I was a classmate of Tiezhu earlier, and I have been helping him at his house these two days."

At this time, Huang Jianxin stood up.

"My personal opinion is that it is better to continue to contract on the original basis. After all, this time it is also a five-year term. Everyone thinks this is not good. Don't you have to divide it again when it expires?"

"Jianxin, buddy, thank you for supporting me, but you are taking too much risk. Be careful of retaliation. Other villagers should not learn from him. He is just full of passion and doesn't care. We vote anonymously." Chen Tiezhu said with a smile.

His words amused many villagers and calmed down some young men who were so excited that they wanted to stand up.

It must be said that Tiezhu was kind and righteous, and he really cared about everyone.

"Let's take revenge, anyway, my family doesn't rely on those lands to make a living now." Huang Jianxin said with a smile.

"I just feel that I can't say some things, and I'm really a little anxious in my heart. Tiezhu dared to say it, so I will say it too."

After saying that, Huang Jianxin made a mark on the voting paper, walked directly to the voting box in front, and cast it.

"Okay, my brothers have started voting, so let's start." Chen Tiezhu said with a smile.

"Don't be embarrassed, just do what you think in your heart. Because no matter what choice the villagers make, I can understand it."

"Life is already hard now, so don't add extra burdens to yourself. Today's voting is over, go home and have a good sleep, and don't think about it anymore.. "

After saying that, he stepped aside.

The people of the Zhang family were so angry. They really didn't expect things to develop to such an extent.

Originally, they were still full of confidence. After all, they had grasped the pulse of farming. But in the current situation, they dared not think about the final result.

Because no one is looking at the people who are voting now.

"How can you say so much? Have you thought about it a long time ago?" Han Xiuying asked softly.

"I always tell the truth. I didn't even think about it, because I know that justice is in the hearts of the people." Chen Tiezhu said with a smile.

"The Zhang family is used to being domineering, just because people are used to accepting it and have never thought about resisting them. Today, I will teach them a good lesson and let them see what the power of the people is. "

Han Xiuying rolled her eyes at him. This guy really has a lot of tricks.

"Almost, Accountant Feng, let's count the votes. "He Jianguo greeted.

Accountant Feng stood up quickly and followed He Jianguo to count the votes.

Looking at the increasing number of "yes" written on the side of approval, Chen Tiezhu's mouth curled up.

It's settled.

And what about the Zhang family?

When the votes were halfway counted, they all left.

No need to read on, today was a complete loss.

"Well..., I still have to talk about today's results." He Jianguo spoke after the statistics.

"There are a total of 158 households in our village. The current count of approval votes is 126, 17 votes against, and 15 abstentions."

"I declare that the land contract for this period of our village will continue to be contracted according to the original contract plan. If there are new population, the land in the village will be redistributed."

"Tomorrow, go to the brigade headquarters to handle the procedures for continuing the contract. Take the original contract book and add a new date at the back."

"There is one more thing, I need to harvest corn husks. After everyone has finished threshing the corn, you can sell the corn husks to me at two cents a pound. "

At this time, Chen Tiezhu shouted again.

Everyone stared at each other, why is Tiezhu still crazy?

Can this thing be sold for money?