He never imagined that the rumors he spent money to spread would one day turn into a boomerang and hit him hard!
Just when Liu Chengsi was feeling upset and regretful, someone kicked open the Liu family's door from the outside.
A guard wearing a flying fish uniform rushed in: "Captain Liu Chengsi, the capital's water supervisor, is corrupt, accepted bribes, and concealed the disaster. He will be captured immediately!"
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At this time, in Huai'an Prefecture, on the third day of the heavy rain, Xiao Yinhan sent an order to the villages, towns and prefectures to move the people to safe areas according to the previous plan.
Some people were reluctant at first, but seeing the rain getting heavier and heavier, they themselves became anxious.
He took the baggage and left without even being urged.
But even so, some people have died in the floods...
Bai Muzhi was asked to leave the next day. The guards told her that there might be flooding in Huai'an City and asked her to move first.
But she refused.
Because she refused to leave, the guards did not dare to force her, so they had to ask Cui Shuwang to persuade her.
"The rain is too heavy. I don't know when it will stop. You and the guards should leave first and come back when the rain subsides. They will protect you..."
"What about you? Aren't you leaving?"
"We can't leave." Cui Shuwang looked at the pouring rain outside as he spoke: "Xiao Yinhan wants to stay and take command, and I have to accompany him."
"Then I won't leave either."
"What?"
Bai Muzhi's words finally made Cui Shuwang look over. She did not dodge: "Let me stay and see if there will really be a flood. I'm not afraid of danger. I just want to know if you have been deceived."
Cui Shuwang opened his mouth and didn't know what to say. It wasn't until this moment that he realized belatedly that Sister Bai had a huge objection to "Boss Jiang"...
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The heavy rain continued for days, and even though the previously excluded officials led He Gong to work hard to dredge the river, the time was still too short.
Countless fields and houses around the Wen River were washed away. Fortunately, King Rong's "murderous" reputation was scary enough. After the flood, most people knew to flee to the safety areas notified before.
But no one expected that the rain would continue to fall for seven days, and that the originally safe place would become unsafe as water accumulated more and more as time went by.
"In one day at most, the river here will be overflowing to the knees, and no one can live in it anymore!"
The heavy rain poured down from the sky, almost covering up the voice: "If we can't find a place to move, everyone will die here."
The deputy general's words made Xing Qige's cold face tremble. Looking back, he saw the people huddled in the room with half of their bodies soaked in the water. Their clothes were all wet. They were hugging each other and clinging to each other. People in other rooms were also
It's almost the same situation.
Just like the deputy general said, if we can't find a place to move, everyone may die here in the end.
But where is the place to move?
There are hundreds of people in this place alone, thousands of people...
Xing Qige paused and vaguely recalled where he had heard similar words in his memory.
But where?
"...My workshop is built on a mountain because it is cheap and the terrain is flat. If there is a flood, it is not impossible to squeeze in hundreds or even thousands of people."
"Workshop, Boss Jiang..."
The young man seemed to suddenly wake up from his daze: "Who was the one who handled the title deed for the land in Beishan for Boss Jiang half a year ago? Is he here? Let him come and see me immediately!"
Xing Qige was originally just trying it out. Who would have thought that the clerk responsible for handling the land deeds was actually here. Not only that, but the shopkeeper of the cloth shop who was responsible for supervising the entire construction workshop was also here.
As soon as he heard that the captain intended to transfer the common people to the workshop, he was the first to stand up and express his agreement:
"I have forgotten if you don't mention it! When my boss built the workshop, he specifically requested that it be waterproof and resistant. The workshop was so big that even if all the people here could live in it, it would be more than enough! Not only that, the boss said he was afraid of not being able to transport food.
For convenience, we even built a small granary, and I personally transported the food in it."
The shopkeeper became more and more excited as he talked: "Mr. Captain, when are we going to set off? As long as we go there, we will be safe!"
Everyone's hearts surged after hearing the shopkeeper's words, as if they had seen a safe and clean workshop in front of them for everyone to rest.
But even with the shopkeeper's repeated assurances, Xing Qige did not make an immediate decision. Thousands of lives were involved and there was absolutely no room for carelessness.
After discussion, he decided to take people up there to have a look. If it was as safe as the shopkeeper said, it would be too late to take people there.
As soon as he heard that the captain was going over, the shopkeeper immediately expressed his willingness to lead the way.
Xing Qige could see through his thoughts at a glance, but did not refuse.
The workshop is built on a hillside, and the road is muddy and bumpy, making it difficult to walk.
The shopkeeper walked around in a raincoat to catch his breath, and wanted to explain to the captain: "It didn't rain so heavily when we were building the workshop. We just took a carriage up here. The road is very easy to walk, bah bah..."
As he spoke, mud and water splashed into his mouth, causing him to gush.
Xing Qige didn't say anything, but half of the hopes he had in his heart were gone, and the last 20% was because "everyone has come," and it would be a pity not to watch, so he persisted.
There is water on the mountain road. If you step in, your boots will stick to it, and it will look so dirty that you won't notice anyone.
The officers and soldiers who were originally said to be full of expectations by the shopkeeper now became silent, almost despairing of this trip.
Until an exclamation rang out: "We're here, we're here! Just turn around this bamboo forest!"
Everyone subconsciously quickened their pace. Although their expectations have dissipated a lot, what if!
What if there really is!
So when Xing Qige and others turned around the bamboo forest, they saw another village - behind the bamboo forest, a row of neat workshops appeared in front of them.
The overall shape of the workshop is round, with a large canopy built outside, and a stove built under the canopy where you can cook over a fire.
At this time, under the awning, a woman in yellow clothes was bending over the pot cooking something.
Hearing the noise, she slowly raised her head, revealing a charming and beautiful face, and looked this way.
The moment he saw her appearance, there was a sound of inhalation all around:
"My dear, is this a fairy descending to earth?"
Just as he was talking, the "fairy" waved to them: "Since you are here, come and have something to eat. I just made the porridge. If it is not delicious, there is no charge~"
The girl's sweet smile came into her eyes, and at that moment Xing Qige heard his own intense heartbeat that seemed to burst out of his chest.
"Boss, boss! I thought I would never see you again..."
A wailing fat man rushed out from beside him and ran excitedly in the direction of the girl. Only then did Xing Qige react belatedly.