Shen Zizhen obviously did not expect that Yuan Guoqing would talk about natural disasters.
Subconsciously, Shen Zizhen glanced at the surrounding mountains and rivers.
This place doesn't look like a place where a natural disaster would happen.
If there were more peach blossoms on the branches here, it would look almost like a paradise.
"Brother National Day, will there really be a natural disaster here?" Su Xiaotian asked in disbelief.
"Yes, don't expect it to be peaceful and peaceful here, but when a natural disaster comes, there is no warning at all."
"The weather may be fine here now, but who knows if there will be a heavy rain in the next moment." Yuan Guoqing said with a wry smile.
If it weren't for the sudden disasters that happen every now and then, perhaps the people here could live a better life.
He and his fellow villagers will live a better life.
Su Xiaotian was very surprised by Yuan Guoqing's words. This place didn't look like a place where floods would occur!
She couldn't help but look around, but found no sign of a sudden heavy rain.
Unfortunately, although Su Xiaotian is well-read, she does not understand meteorology.
At this moment, Su Xiaotian suddenly thought that maybe she could also specialize in this aspect.
After all, agriculture and meteorology are closely related.
Not only should she learn it, but the third brother should also learn meteorology.
"National Day, are you exaggerating? Even if there is a natural disaster, there are always some signs in advance." Su Sangong couldn't believe it either.
Yuan Guoqing said: "I have been used to it since I was a child. There were no signs. Teacher Shen, Xiaoshu's father, was there because of a sudden natural disaster in order to save talents."
If weather conditions could be known in advance, many disasters might be avoided.
At the very least, people can evacuate.
They all know that Xiaoshu's father died young, but they don't know how Xiaoshu's father died.
In the evening, Shen Zizhen and others went to Secretary Du's house.
Mayor Liang had already told Secretary Du about this matter.
Secretary Du knew that Shen Zizhen was from the capital and was the leading agricultural expert registered with the leader, so he was very polite.
When he saw Shen Zizhen, he had to say a few words of compliment.
But Shen Zizhen's purpose of coming today was just for Xiaoshu, so she got to the point with a few words of humility.
"Teacher Shen, Mayor Liang has already told me the purpose of your visit today. To be honest, I want to take care of this kind of thing, but I am powerless." Secretary Du said distressedly.
Su Xiaotian raised her eyes and looked at Secretary Du.
She didn't understand why Secretary Du said this.
As a leader of a grassroots government, how can you say such a thing?
Su Xiaotian couldn't help but frown.
Shen Zizhen also didn't expect that Secretary Du would refuse directly as soon as he opened his mouth.
Originally, he thought that the most he could say was that it was difficult, rather than directly saying that he was powerless.
At this moment, Shen Zizhen felt that her run might have been in vain.
However, Shen Zizhen still wanted to fight for it as much as possible.
At the worst, it would be better to let the child go to a welfare institution than to wander outside.
"Secretary Du, can't a child like Xiaoshu, who has no father or mother, be sent directly to a welfare institution?"
A five- or six-year-old child is wandering outside. The weather is warm now and it's okay. But when the weather gets cold in a while, how will he survive?
"Mr. Shen, you are from the capital and don't understand the situation here, so that's why you said this." Although there was a smile on Secretary Du's face, it revealed a bitter taste.
"Whose child is willing to be sent to a welfare institution?"
"This kid Xiaoshu is different."
If someone adopted a child who was treated well, Shen Zizhen would naturally not say such things, but Xiaoshu obviously did not.
Generally speaking, children whose families are willing to take them will not be sent to welfare institutions.
A healthy family is very important for children.
But judging from Xiaoshu's current situation, it would be better for the child to go to a welfare institution if he continues to live in his uncle's home.
At least I can have enough food and clothing.
Secretary Du smiled bitterly and said: "We don't have an orphanage in the county. If we want to send Xiaoshu to a welfare institution, we have to go to the city to coordinate. But there is only one orphanage in the city, which takes in those who can't find their relatives." The conditions for the children are not good either. Children like Xiaoshu are usually not taken in even if they have guardians."
"Teacher Shen, I can understand your kindness, but it's difficult for us too. Well, I'll try my best to find a way to solve this child's problem, Xiaoshu."
"The father of Xiaoshu was washed away by the flood when he was trying to save others. He is considered our local hero. The children of heroes deserve better treatment."
When Secretary Du said this, he was obviously moved. It can be seen that the death of Xiaoshu's father left an indelible mark on Secretary Du's heart.
Shen Zizhen felt that Secretary Du might really have no way to solve Xiaoshu's problem.
"Secretary Du, it's me who has posed a problem for you. But I've heard people say over and over again that Xiaoshu's father was trying to save people. What happened?"
In the end, Shen Zizhen couldn't hold back her curiosity and asked this question.
"There was a dam not far downstream from us. One year, a sudden heavy rain flooded the entire village.
At that time, people from several surrounding villages were trapped on higher ground.
The only way to save these people is to release floods.
However, at the critical moment, the explosive went out due to moisture.
When Xiaoshu's father went to check, he discovered this problem.
In order to save everyone, he risked his life by tearing off the damp fuse and lighting the explosive.
However, Xiaoshu’s father was not able to..."
When he said this, Secretary Du couldn't speak anymore.
Shen Zizhen was obviously surprised that Xiaoshu's father died for the sake of people from several villages.
If this is the case, shouldn't the people in the village take good care of this poor child?
Why does Xiaoshu still have such an experience?
Shen Zizhen couldn't hold back and asked what she thought.
“Didn’t the government help the small trees?”
"Why not? When Xiaoshu's father died, he had already given him a thousand yuan in aid, and he would also give Xiaoshu ten yuan as living expenses every month."
The government will naturally give it what it should give, but the fact that the tree is young and has no one to take care of it is a real problem.
As a local leader, Secretary Du has no way to solve this kind of problem.
In the past, Xiaoshu and his grandma earned ten yuan a month each, and the two of them lived a pretty good life.
Unexpectedly, the old lady suddenly disappeared and left the lonely little tree for others to work on. He also made an oversight.