After all, this year happens to be the 120th year of the federal calendar, and a full 33 years have passed since the eruption of the Yellowstone volcano. Even the most shelf-stable doomsday cans may not have a few years left before their shelf life.
Zhang Hao did not answer, but picked a doomsday can from the wooden box and threw it to his eldest son:
"There is a shelf life on it, you can check it yourself."
Zhang Guoji caught the can with both hands, quickly found the expiration date, and then read out in a low voice:
"July 15, 37 Federation."
Zhang Hao smiled slightly: "50 years is just a theoretical number. In fact, due to the low temperature environment and proper storage, the real shelf life can be extended by another 20 years, so it shouldn't be a big problem."
"Dad, no matter how poor our family is, we won't eat these old cans that are more than thirty years old, right?"
Zhang Guoliang suddenly frowned.
Zhang Guoji and others also had the same expression.
In fact, the four brothers all grew up in a honeypot. Even in the most difficult times, they always had something to eat, and there was no shortage of food and water for every meal.
Naturally, I don’t have this sense of worry.
The most critical point is that although the food supply has been very tight in recent years, with the rise of overseas private planting industry, it is not difficult to hoard food as long as you are willing to spend money.
Zhang Hao was a little tired from standing, so he took out his handkerchief and spread it on the wooden box, then sat down on it.
"You all really stand up and talk without pain. Don't you have any idea of what will happen next? Although the quality of these cans is a little worse, there is one thing that is most valuable..."
"Dad, what do you mean?"
Zhang Guoji couldn't help but look curious.
"The origin of this batch of cans cannot be traced at all. They are much safer than those smuggled grains. Whether our family can have enough food in the future depends on these cans."
Zhang Hao explained patiently.
Zhang Guoji was shocked when he heard this: "Dad, isn't it true?"
"Naive, after all, the four of you still lack social experience, and you don't know what time it is now? To put it bluntly, the Federation has reached the critical point of life and death. It is not surprising that anything happens. We must do the best we can.
plan."
Zhang Hao shouted loudly.
Zhang Guoji's face is very ugly. He is in his thirties and the eldest of four brothers, but he was called "childish" by his father. It is really embarrassing.
However, he quickly adjusted his mood and then asked a very realistic question:
"Dad, how many cans are left here?"
"This...I haven't counted it carefully." Zhang Hao shook his head, and then changed the topic: "But in recent years, our family has not consumed much. If I remember correctly, there is at least two-thirds left.
Supplies.”
"Dad, do you have a specific list of supplies here?" Zhang Guoji asked impatiently.
"Of course." Zhang Hao nodded, and then ordered to his youngest son: "Fourth, I have put the list in the book "Das Kapital". Go to the study and help me get it. It is on the top of the bookshelf.
.”
"Okay, I'll go right away."
Zhang Guoliang immediately turned around and trotted away.
Taking advantage of the time when his youngest son was away, Zhang Hao briefly summarized the material situation:
"There is no need to buy rice outside. It is consumed relatively quickly. It is estimated that there are less than ten tons left. There is more flour, about thirty tons left. There is also a hundred tons of sugar, which has basically not been used much."
"Sugar? Why do you have so much sugar?"
Zhang Guoxuan couldn't help but said curiously.
Zhang Hao explained casually: "White sugar is de facto hard currency. Whether it is cashed out or exchanged for food, it is very convenient. Of course, the most important thing is that it has a long shelf life, so I stocked up on more."
Zhang Guoji suddenly said distressed: "Dad, how can we transport so much supplies out? This is too conspicuous, why not stay here?"
"It's definitely not possible to stay. It's too easy for someone to take over."
Zhang Hao shook his head firmly and then told his plan:
"My idea is this. These materials will be divided into five equal parts. I will take one part to Taoyuan Special Economic Zone, where villas have been built for a long time.
The remaining four portions, one for each of your families, is not too exaggerated. As long as you have more patience and transport it in several batches, it should not attract any attention. "
"Dad, our family is not an ordinary family to begin with. Even if we use ant moving tactics, we will still attract attention." Zhang Guoji said worriedly.
Zhang Hao waved his hand and smiled confidently: "This is not a problem. I have already thought of countermeasures."
"Dad, what's the countermeasure?"
"You four brothers have all married and started a business. Although the third and fourth children are not married, they have children, so it is time for a real family separation."
Zhang Hao did not sell out.
The previous division of the family property was too hasty and could only be regarded as a temporary measure. After all, the three younger children were not yet adults at the time. It had more of a symbolic meaning.
"Separation?"
Zhang Guoji and others couldn't help but be stunned.
Zhang Hao nodded solemnly: "This is an official separation. You four can just take this opportunity to move out of the old house in a legitimate manner. This way, it will not attract attention."
Before Zhang Guoji and others could react, Zhang Guoliang's breathless voice came from the door:
"Dad, I brought the list."
Zhang Hao waved his hand: "You four should take a look first. If you have any questions, you can ask me directly."
The four Zhang Guoji brothers didn't hesitate and immediately read the list carefully from beginning to end. There was a wide variety of supplies and even a lot of snacks.
"Dad, where did you get so many supplies?"
Zhang Guoxuan said in surprise.
"You should have heard that your father and I opened a can store back then, specializing in selling doomsday cans. These cans were purchased together."
"Dad, you are so lucky!"
"Haha... everyone who knows your dad has said similar things to one degree or another."
Zhang Hao couldn't help but smile knowingly.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Zhang Guoliang suddenly exclaimed: "Let me go, there are such high-end products as nuclear batteries. Dad, where did you get them? No wonder our family never stops
Electricity, I always thought it was a diesel generator?"
"Of course I paid for it. Before the Yellowstone volcano erupted, nuclear batteries were not something out of reach. You could buy them for a little more money."
Zhang Hao explained casually.
"Dad, what do you plan to do with this nuclear battery pack? Do you want to dismantle it and bring it into Taoyuan space?"
Zhang Guoliang asked quickly.
Zhang Hao shook his head: "Forget it, the disassembly and installation of the nuclear battery pack is very troublesome, and it is almost reaching its end of life, so we won't move it."
"What a pity." Zhang Guoliang showed reluctance, and his tone was full of reluctance: "Dad, can we think of a way to save the old house?"
"I advise you not to have any illusions. The old house here is not actually a residential building, but a commercial property that has not been successfully developed. If the official government really wants to force the transformation into public ownership, there is absolutely no way to escape it."
Zhang Hao analyzed calmly.
"well……"
The four brothers sighed in unison.
Zhang Hao stood up and waved his hand: "Okay, don't sigh. If the climate problem continues to worsen, the entire Zhuwan District will not be spared, and our family will have to move sooner or later."
"Dad, don't scare us?"
Zhang Guoji and others couldn't help but take a breath of cold air.
"I'm not joking with you. I can't explain the specific reasons to you. I'll just say one thing. Officials have obviously accelerated the construction of the Taoyuan Special Economic Zone in recent years. As for the reason? Please take a closer look."
Zhang Hao gave a very intuitive example.
"Dad, according to what you say, the final destination of our human civilization will inevitably lead to destruction?" Zhang Guoxuan asked in astonishment.
Zhang Hao stretched out his hand and rubbed his temples: "Even if the worst happens, as long as the Taoyuan Special Zone is here, the Federation can at least persist for a few more centuries. Human civilization is not as fragile as you think."
Zhang Guoxuan immediately followed up: "Dad, since the future is so pessimistic, why don't our family just move into the Taoyuan Special Economic Zone?"
Compared with career, family is the most important.
"No...no..."
Zhang Hao shook his head repeatedly, and then said seriously:
"Eggs cannot be placed in one basket. Taoyuan Special Economic Zone has a unique closed environment. Once an emergency occurs, almost no one can escape. Although the probability is very low, we must take precautions.
What I mean is that among your four brothers, at least two should stay outside. As for Xiao Fathu and his generation, the same is true. Try to be 50-50."
Zhang Guoliang immediately expressed his position: "Dad, I want to stay outside. When I retire one day, it will not be too late to enter the Taoyuan Special Economic Zone."
"I definitely have to stay outside."
Zhang Guoji said without hesitation.
"I have already made up my mind and am ready to move into Taoyuan Special Economic Zone with my father," Zhang Guodong said immediately.
Zhang Guoxuan was a little hesitant: "I haven't thought about it yet. After all, I have promised my eldest brother to take over Xinfeng Investment Group..."
Zhang Hao reached out and patted his second son on the shoulder, and tried his best to comfort him: "It's enough for us to have the third son to take care of us. You three, don't have any worries, try to put your career first!"
"But where is grandma?"
"Taoyuan Special Economic Zone is not isolated from the world, and the distance is not very far. There are direct trains and even an airport. You can go there to visit relatives at any time."
Zhang Hao patiently advised.
After speaking, he handed the key to the missile silo to his youngest son's hand and said seriously:
"The three of you try your best to transport the cans before the Chinese New Year. If you can't find a place to store them, you can transport them to Xinfeng Island first. That's our family's territory and it's safe enough.
As for the third child, I will help you transport the cans in when the time comes, so you don’t have to worry about it, you can prepare to move from now on!"
Zhang Guodong nodded, and then asked: "Dad, are there any ready-made villas for sale in the special zone?"
"No, but you can build it yourself. I have already bought the homestead for you four brothers. Then you can just find a construction company to design and construct it."
Zhang Hao replied.
"Thank you, Dad!" Zhang Guodong nodded.
…
Not long after Zhang Hao left, the news that the four old Zhang brothers were going to split up immediately spread throughout Shawei Village.
The villagers rushed over to watch the fun.
"Mayor Zhang, your house is so large that it can be easily accommodated. Why are you moving out in such a hurry?"
"Aunt Fan, you are the elders, just call me Guoji." Zhang Guoji smiled slightly and then explained: "We four brothers all have their own families, and we have been working outside for many years, so the time to come back is very limited. Logically speaking,
It’s time to move away long ago.”
"Guoji, where do you plan to move?"
"Is it Xinfeng Island?"
"I heard from the young men in the village that Xinfeng Island has developed very well in recent years!"
The villagers asked all kinds of questions.
Zhang Guoji quickly waved his hand: "Listen to me, everyone, Guoxuan and I will indeed move to Xinfeng Island, Guodong will move to Lijiapo, and Guoliang will move to the city."
"What about your dad? Will he stay?"
Someone immediately asked.
"My dad retires next year. After retirement, he may stay in the village or go to other places. You only know that my grandma is old and prefers to stay in warm places."
Zhang Guoji was ambiguous.
After all, the affairs of Taoyuan Special Zone are still highly confidential and cannot be made public. At the same time, he doesn't want to lie, so he can only choose to be vague.
When they heard that Lao Zhang's family might be moving away, the villagers immediately became anxious.
"Guoji, your family is the face of our village, can you please not move it away? It is easy to take care of the old lady, and the village can raise funds to build a big garden."
"Yeah, don't leave. We've all been fellow villagers for decades."
"Ahem..." Zhang Guoji quickly changed the subject and said, "It's too early to say this now. Besides, my dad didn't say he had to leave, so don't be nervous."
"Guoji, our family plans to immigrate to Xinfeng Island, are you willing to accept it?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! An elderly man named Sun took the opportunity to ask.
An aunt nearby couldn't help but look at the person who asked the question: "Old Sun, why do you want to move your family?"
"It's impossible not to move. As you know, our family's Sun Xiao's career is on Xinfeng Island. We can't let him and his wife and children live in two places forever, right?"
Lao Sun hesitated for a moment, then spoke again:
"In addition, the situation outside has been a little strange these past few years. There is chaos everywhere, and I always feel like something big is going to happen. There are few people on Xinfeng Island, so it feels more secure to go there."
"Isn't it possible? Ours is Zhuwan District, the core area of the Federation. Are you overthinking it?" someone retorted on the spot.
"What do you mean by overthinking? What I mean is to prepare for a rainy day. I had doubts before, but now I hear that the old Zhang family is also moving away. What else can I say?"
Lao Sun argued vigorously.
In fact, there is a saying on the Internet that is quite right.
You can doubt the character of rich people, but never question their vision.
As soon as these words came out, the villagers suddenly became restless.
Although Lao Sun's explanation is a bit far-fetched, it is not completely unreasonable.
The old Zhang family didn't want the large manor, but insisted on moving it out in a hurry. If there is no hidden secret in it, even a fool would not believe it. This has to make people think deeply.
Seeing this, Zhang Guoji hurriedly explained: "Everyone really misunderstood. Huicheng is safe now and will be safe in the future. Don't worry, everyone."
Although he told the truth, once suspicion arises, it is difficult to eliminate it.
After a while, the villagers gathered together in small groups and discussed the housing prices on Xinfeng Island. In their subconscious, they would definitely not go wrong by following the old Zhang family.
Seeing this situation, Zhang Guoji suddenly couldn't laugh or cry. He immediately called his father and briefly explained the cause and effect of the matter.
Zhang Hao thought about it again and again, and finally gave only one reply, that is, just let it go and stop talking.
Some things become darker and darker as they are described.