Chapter 333 The gentleman is not worried or afraid
Shen Zhoujin is a bit funny.
The seismometer and the like are just a saying. I don’t know where I read this fragment of information. I just stick to this point. Why is everyone so drunk and I am sober?
He doesn't even think about it, even if what you said is right, as a member of the public, do you still want to make progress if you question the imperial court?
Besides, you all know that asking the court is afraid that it will not end... Why don't you think about it, if there is no reason, why would the court do this?
This is a typical example of being smart about small things and confused about big things.
She then smiled and said: "Don't be angry, there is nothing to be angry with such a fool who thinks he is smart."
"I'm not angry," Huo Lingjue said, "but people like this cannot go unpunished. There will be snowfall in July in Jiangnan next year! If there are more people like this, it will be troublesome to dispatch them next year. So I'm thinking , since he insists on not moving, can we let him suffer retribution?"
Shen Zhoujin nodded: "Of course, what do you want him to do? Broken legs or death?"
Huo Lingjue thought for a while: "It's better to be scary in appearance and save your breath."
Shen Zhoujin nodded: "Sure."
She landed on the ground and made an invisibility charm for herself. She walked over and took a closer look at Zhang Zhegui's face. Then she didn't do anything and flew up again: "No, there's no need to do anything. Just let nature take its course." That’s fine.”
Huo Lingjue understood, nodded with a smile, and the two of them went back.
The next day, as it was approaching noon, gongs and drums were played in various simple houses, telling everyone to be careful, saying that an earthquake was imminent.
In the earthquake area, there were also people riding fast horses, running back and forth quickly, shouting loudly: "The earthquake is coming! Everyone, be careful! Leave the house, stand in the open space, squat down and hold your head!"
After all, there are no high-rise buildings here. We are not afraid of falling objects from heights, but the house is not strong, so it is safer to be outside than inside. The main reason for squatting is to avoid shaking and falling.
The few people who stayed behind rushed out of the house in a panic and waited in an open place. They obediently squatted down and held their heads, and some even held their heads against a table.
Only Zhang Zhegui didn't come out.
Wearing a robe, with a sarcastic smile on his lips, he stood in front of the window, holding his head high, and recited loudly: "The Master said: 'A gentleman has no worries and no fears.' He said: 'A gentleman has no worries and no fears. This is what he calls a gentleman. Huh?' The Master said: 'If you look inward and don't feel guilty, why should you worry or fear?'"
The last sentence, "What is there to worry about?" was so loud that it almost broke my voice. However, the sound of horse hooves gradually faded away, and no one saw this heroic scene. The surrounding area soon became quiet, and it was scary.
After all, he is the only one left in this village now.
Zhang Zhegui put down the book, looked around, hesitated for a moment, and still faced the window and said loudly: "A gentleman has no worries and no fears..."
The next moment, the scene in front of him suddenly shook violently.
At that moment, he didn't even react, he just stared blankly.
It seemed like an invisible hand suddenly lifted up the ground. Several houses in front of him tilted violently, and then collapsed one after another. Something hit him hard. Zhang Zhegui screamed and fell to the ground. On the ground, the book was thrown several steps away.
He crawled forward in vain, but couldn't move at all.
The next moment, he felt severe pain belatedly. He groaned, his eyes instantly became blood red, and there was blood in his mouth and nose. Belated regret quickly came over him, and Zhang Zhegui cried out: "Help! Help..."
However, no one could come to save him.
Although the strongest wave of earthquakes has passed, there will still be aftershocks, and no one will come back for at least three days.
In the simple house, the house did not collapse, but everyone also felt the huge vibration.
But because of all the previous preparations, the earthquake "came as expected". Everyone was not too panicked, but more fortunate, and there was also a lot of "finally here" dust settled.
After the first wave of shaking, more than one person said to the person next to him: "I told you..."
"Fortunately I'm here..."
"I wonder how my house is doing..."
"Don't worry, as long as the person is good, the house will have a court, right?"
The prince was a very empathetic person and watched with tears in his eyes.
The fear of the government that the people had seen in the past, and the trust and reliance of the people on the government at this time, were nothing in the eyes of others, but in his eyes, he was particularly emotional and moved.
Shen Zhoujinxin said that she is really a genius, and the emperor's eyes are really appropriate. He not only has "eyes", but also has "emperor's eyes". He really regards Dasheng as "his home" in his heart.
Everyone was talking about it, and there was another wave of aftershocks. At this time, we can see the importance of early publicity.
Instead of panicking and asking why they were still coming, everyone shouted "The aftershocks are coming!" Apparently they were proud of themselves for remembering such a learned word.
After another wave of aftershocks, it was obvious that the intensity had become lighter. Huo Lingjue began to dispatch manpower to the earthquake area to check whether anyone was injured. At the same time, Shen Zhoujin also changed into her clothes and appeared with Huo Lingjue. Visiting the simple rooms in various places and cordially asking everyone if they are injured is actually showing off.
Although Shen Zhoujin has never been famous for her appearance, she is actually quite good-looking, very good-looking.
Coupled with his imposing manner and the jade belt in his python suit, he is definitely higher than everyone's imagination of the fairy prince.
Therefore, the news that "The Immortal Prince is coming" quickly eliminated everyone's fear of earthquakes.
And this incident also has an excellent subsequent impact.
This whole thing, from the "prediction of the seismograph" to the occurrence as scheduled, makes the earthquake seem extremely natural. In this way, everyone will no longer be frightened and think about such things as "why the earth moves", but for the first time Treat earthquakes as a natural phenomenon.
From now on, the emperor no longer has to issue edicts to blame himself for earthquakes, because, starting from this incident, everyone in this area can believe that earthquakes are movements of the earth's crust and have nothing to do with humans.
Shen Zhoujin specifically praised the prince, and the prince immediately understood and quickly reflected this idea in the article.
Huo Lingjue also wrote this idea in the fold.
Shen Zhoujin looked at it from the side and said, "Pfft!"
Because what they recalled before was that "nearly 200 houses collapsed, and the whereabouts of more than 50 people are unknown." The so-called missing people are actually a sign of danger. They are probably buried in the collapsed houses. That's all. Write more tactfully.
But now, Huo Lingjue's report says, "Nearly 200 houses collapsed. Fortunately, only one person was injured and no livestock was injured."
It is quite narrow-minded to write about Zhang Zhegui and domestic animals together, and he also wrote down clearly what this person did, how the government tried to persuade him and refused to leave, how he laughed at the window when the final notice was given... In short, it looks like I felt that this hurt was really satisfying.
Now that there is a new mailbox, the speed is very fast, and the package will arrive at Yuqian soon.