Chapter 68 Trust

Zeng Lingchun also sighed and nodded: "I also have this premonition. Canghua County may have a big problem this time. Secretary Huang's style is strong after coming. Many secretary and county magistrates were scolded. Now they are focused on how to attract investment and economics. They do not pay much attention to this aspect of work. Last time, Canghua County Mayor Cao Yuan and I held a regular meeting on flood prevention and drought relief work together, and I only heard him talk about how to attract corporate development and have no intention of focusing on it."

"Well, it's not their fault. If you want to be the secretary and county magistrate of a poor county, if you don't get scolded, you have to dig your mind to improve the economy. But everyone's situation is the same. How can this economy be improved by just doing it?" Zhao Guodong was also a little bitter. If you have limited energy, you will definitely ignore the other side. This is inevitable. Cao Yuan was originally a little capable and if you encounter this incident this time, it would be difficult.

"Yes, hasteness will lead to failure, and sometimes it will be bad." Zeng Lingchun's eyes went up the river bank, "You must not have problems with Yuexiu River. Once there is a problem, our Xijiang will suffer."

"Lao Zeng, I think this is how you stay in the district tonight. I will go to Ping'an, Liuqiao, and Liuzhuang townships to see it. I will be on duty in Ping'an Town at night. The militia reserve personnel in the whole district have been mobilized. I plan to take half of them over and leave the remaining half for you to maneuver." Zhao Guodong took a deep breath, "I hope our premonition is wrong."

Zeng Lingchun was surprised. Ping'an, Liuqiao and Liuzhuang were the towns at the southwest end, all on the north bank of Yuexiu River and the towns most threatened by floods. "Secretary Zhao, won't you come back tonight?"

"Well, I'm afraid I won't dare to come back. I have asked those villages and groups with relatively low-lying terrain to transfer the elderly, women and children to a safe area first, and only some young and middle-aged people were left to guard the house. I was worried that if something happened upstream, there would be no time to transfer. The water conservancy policy also required them to build some second section of flood control embankment along the river bank, hoping that it would play a role." Zhao Guodong nodded, "I took my living in Ping'an Town to give the local people some confidence, although I also hope that there would be no time to use it."

"Secretary Zhao, is it really that serious?" When the matter came, Zeng Lingchun hesitated a little.

"It's hard to say, be prepared for any trouble. Lao Zeng, you must not be careless in the district. You must keep the phone number of each group open and wait for the deployment at any time." Zhao Guodong had made up his mind and was not at ease in the district. It would be better to go directly to the most dangerous area and ask for peace of mind.

When Zhao Guodong, Gui Quanyou and Minister Xie from the District Armed Forces Department brought more than 100 reserve militias and 30 police officers from the District Public Security Bureau to Ping'an Town, all the cadres of Ping'an Town had already gone to Luoxikou. The Party Secretary and Mayor of Ping'an Town were also stuck in Luoxikou. The Yuexiu River water rose, and the water in Luoxi could not be discharged. Instead, it seemed like it was about to flow backwards. Ping'an Town and the neighboring Liuqiao Township were so panicked with a large group of people along the Luoxi coast. Fortunately, the district water and electricity bureau also specifically reminded Zhao Guodong to prepare for the second embankment in accordance with Zhao Guodong's requirements. Ping'an and Liuqiao townships also did some preliminary work to strengthen the embankment along the Luoxi coast.

Zhao Guodong asked the militia and police to rest first. He and the Water Conservancy Director Liu Yonggui, the Armed Forces Minister Xie Youzhi and the Public Security Bureau Director Yun Bo arrived at Luoxikou together. They happened to meet the Party Secretary of Ping'an Town You Zhifu and the Mayor Qin Hua who were checking the situation along the Xikou to tie up their trousers and walked in the mud.

"Secretary Zhao, why are you here in person?" You Zhifu and Qin Hua were surprised when they saw Zhao Guodong tucking his feet and rolling his pants, looking like they wanted to have a big fight. When they saw each other coming to Luoxikou, they were even more moved.

"Here you, Lao You, I think you are sarcastic about me? What level of leadership can use the word "in person"? At least leaders at the level of secretary and governor can use the kind of honorific words of personal visit. I just walked on my territory and used the word "in person" by the secretary of the district party committee. Lao You and Lao Qin, are you hinting that I am missing?"

"Hehe, Secretary Zhao, where are you saying this? How dare we?" You Zhifu and Qin Hua both grinned and laughed embarrassedly.

"Okay, let's not talk nonsense, how is the situation?" Zhao Guodong immediately turned to the topic.

"Not very good. The water level of Yuexiu River has risen too fast. The rain has not stopped. Luoxi's water cannot be discharged. Several river banks have collapsed. Fortunately, it is not big. Luoxi has never encountered such a high water level. If Director Liu had not asked us to prepare to consolidate it some time ago, there would have been a problem today." You Zhifu's face became darker, "In this way, there were also two villages and several courtyards that had entered the water, and the losses were quite large. The rice this year was over."

"Laoyou, let alone crops, let alone crops, first of all, ensure the safety of the people's lives. Are the old, weak, women and children sent them away? The yard that is probably going to have problems will be evacuated first. I don't think there will be people to stay anymore. If it is really impossible, I will clean up the valuables and start evacuating tonight." Zhao Guodong was a little scared when he heard this. In this way, the Luoxiu water was poured in. If it rained the next night, or the water level of the Yuexiu River in the upper reaches increased or even collapsed the dike, wouldn't something big happen?

"Secretary Zhao, if you really want to evacuate, the workload will be great. The four villages on both sides of Luoxiu River, plus two villages on the north bank of Yuexiu River, at least hundreds of courtyards. If you want to evacuate, the people cannot agree. There are so many things in your family, how can they be willing to leave?" You Zhifu became anxious when he heard this. "What's more, the situation is not that bad now. Even if Luoxi breaks the yard, it will not happen if it's water soaked in the courtyard. We have long cleaned up the mud houses and thatched houses, and we require that no one in these houses can live, and the elderly, weak, women and children have also moved to the high places in the town. All those left are strong and water-conscious, and nothing can happen."

"I'm afraid it won't work. Luo Xi's situation is so bad. Once something happens to Yuexiuhe, it will become a swagger here. At that time, it's too late to transfer." Zhao Guodong glanced at Liu Yonggui who wanted to speak but stopped, "Old Liu, your opinion?"

"Secretary Zhao, if it's just Luo Xi, there's no big problem, but if something happens on Yuexiu River, it's hard to say." Liu Yonggui carefully said, "It's just that I'll mobilize the people to transfer all the valuables at this moment. I'm afraid it's a bit difficult, because I really can't see anything now. This situation has happened before, and the people can't imagine that it's so far."

"Then how likely do you think something is happening on Yuexiu River?" Zhao Guodong asked tightly, staring at Liu Yonggui.

Liu Yonggui was forced to a dead corner by Zhao Guodong. After pondering for a while, he said: "The preparation work in Canghua is insufficient, and the foundation of the Yuexiu River embankment is not good. Even if it is repaired and reinforced later, it is difficult. I can only hope that the water is not too strong. Mishan Reservoir is an old patient. Because the maintenance cost is huge, the county has long felt that it is a burden, and it rented the water surface to the fish pond owner to raise fish. It has not been dredged for many years, so the capacity is afraid of being smaller. To be honest, Secretary Zhao, I have been restless these two days, but that is also a matter of Canghua County. I shouldn't have talked too much."

"Old Liu, this is not a matter of other counties, it is a matter that concerns thousands of wealth and life. Why are you so confused?!" Zhao Guodong was furious.

"Secretary Zhao, Canghua has also made some remedies some time ago, including the culprit and reinforcement. I don't know the situation. I am just a little worried about their situation in the past two years. Without investigation, there is no right to speak. How dare I draw conclusions randomly?" Liu Yonggui sighed.

"Okay, let's not talk about it, Lao You and Lao Qin, tonight, I will transfer the people in the nearest courtyards on the north bank of Yuexiu River and on both sides of Luoxiu River, and only bring valuables. I must start tonight! I brought more than 100 militias and thirty police officers to divide them into several groups. You will organize your town cadres and take action immediately, choose the transfer location. If you don't work, contact the neighboring townships and use all places like schools and warehouses!"

Zhao Guodong didn't talk much nonsense at this time and directly issued an order. Once the Yuexiu River collapsed, it would be a huge disaster. He would rather be more conservative than take the lead.

"Secretary Zhao, I'm afraid I have to report such a big thing to the city." Gui Quanyou didn't say anything, and then interrupted.

"Well, I know, I will report to Secretary Huang." Zhao Guodong also knew that such a large-scale transfer would not be able to make a decision, unless it was an emergency, but this situation obviously has not reached that situation yet.

Gui Quanyou stopped talking. He didn't know why Zhao Guodong expected this flood so early, and it seemed that he had started to prepare for the rainy day early. From planning the construction of flood control embankments to preparing various materials to formulating various emergency plans, all of this was started at least a few months in advance. Moreover, Gui Quanyou also noticed that Zhao Guodong seemed to be consciously instilling this view throughout the city, that is, there might be floods again this year, which is a bit too magical.

But it turns out that this is true. As of now, Zhao Guodong's prophecy seems to have become a reality step by step, and it seems that the situation may be transformed into a more severe side.

Zhao Guodong briefly reported to Huang Ling who had already rushed to Fengting on the phone. Huang Ling didn't ask much, but asked if it had reached that level. Zhao Guodong pondered for a while or told the truth, saying that there might be problems in Canghua. If we start the transfer, we would probably miss the opportunity. Huang Ling was silent on the phone for a while and agreed to Xijiang to start the highest alert level first, and to carry out the transfer for the people who felt it was necessary to transfer first, and agreed to authorize Zhao Guodong to temporarily requisition some public places in the city if necessary, such as gymnasiums, theaters, art palaces, etc.
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