Ada did not return to the camp. He tried to enter a dense forest deep in the plain to hunt some meat in the forest.
It turned out to be very unfortunate, and this happened.
At this time, everyone was filled with righteous indignation. Apparently, they felt that the person who killed Ada was really cruel. They just wanted to kill the person, but they actually left the body so mutilated, as if they did not leave the whole body intact.
As the minister of the Ministry of Industry, Sun Shitou reacted quickly and summoned soldiers to search everywhere to see if they could find any clues.
Muchuan himself, on the other hand, remained motionless at the scene of the crime, as if he was thinking deeply about something.
Ouyang Bufan asked: "How are you doing, Master Mu? Did you discover something?"
"It's not a big discovery, I just think... this Ada's body is a bit strange."
Ada's body was in tatters. This was not caused by the use of weapons or fists, but more like it was chewed by something.
Everyone thought it was a "vendetta" and that Ada was killed because he offended him, but Muchuan felt that this was not the case. Maybe he was killed by another creature.
"Extraordinary, do you know if there are other wild animals living around?"
"Animal?"
Ouyang Bufan raised his head and thought carefully, saying that there were many wild animals living around, such as hares, wild boars, antelopes, etc.
After a pause, Ouyang Bufan asked in shock: "Master Mu, do you suspect that Ada was killed by an animal?"
"Yes, he should have been killed by animals."
Muchuan pointed at the bite marks on Ada's body. The marks were in pieces and the scars were very uneven. The fatal wound was on the neck. He should have been killed by a creature biting off his neck.
Muchuan is not a forensic doctor or criminal policeman in the modern world, but he has watched a lot of TV dramas and can probably make a diagnosis. For this reason, he can conclude that Ada did not die at the hands of humans, but died from animals.
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Obviously herbivorous animals such as antelopes and hares are impossible. Judging from the scars, it is more likely to be creatures such as hyenas and wolves.
"Bufan, are there hyenas, wolves or the like around here?"
"Yes, there are wolves living in the dense forest, and they often come out at night."
"That might be the wolf causing trouble."
Judging from the place where Ada died, it is very close to the dense forest where wolves live. If you walk in this location at night, you are likely to be attacked by a pack of wolves.
At this moment, Sun Shitou ran over and said that he had discovered something.
Later, Sun Shitou led Muchuan to take a look and found a large number of hoof prints on a path between the grassland and the dense forest. Based on the depth, size, and density of the footprints, these were obviously the footprints of a wolf pack.
Moreover, fresh blood stains and rags of clothes were found on the grass around the footprints, which basically supported Muchuan's judgment. Ada did indeed die from the mouth of a vicious wolf!
"It seems that things have become troublesome..." Muchuan couldn't help but sigh.
Ouyang Bufan asked in confusion: "Becoming troublesome?
How could it happen? Now that the truth has come to light, we have an explanation for Ada."
In the opinion of Ouyang Bufan, Sun Shitou and others, the problem can be solved satisfactorily as long as they find out the truth of the matter, and then a sum of money will be paid to Ada's family as compensation for Ada's death in the line of duty.
But in Muchuan's view, things are not that simple. Instead, they are developing for the worst.
If Ada was killed by a human, that would be fine. Holding him to death would be "murder" and it would not cause panic among the entire water conservancy construction team.
After all, human beings are rational. Even when killing people, they must pay attention to their motives and will not kill innocent people indiscriminately.
But wild beasts are different. They kill for survival, and their targets are not specific. They will attack people whenever they see them.
If the soldiers and carpenters of the water conservancy construction team knew that there were evil wolves nearby and their lives were in danger, what would they think?
You will definitely be panicked! It’s not even a matter of reducing work efficiency. What’s more serious is losing enthusiasm and not working!
If that happens, the dam construction project in the Jang'an Plain will have to be completed, which will affect the field reclamation in the plain and the food security in Gyeonggi Province and Hadong Province.
At this time, Muchuan explained the seriousness of the matter to Ouyang Bufan and Sun Shitou. When they understood, their faces became solemn.
Ouyang Bufan: "So that's it...then what should we do next?
Are you hiding this matter and pretending not to know?"
Sun Shitou: "It needs to be concealed. The construction of the dam cannot be delayed."
In fact, just concealing it is not enough. There is no airtight wall in the world. Even if it is concealed, it will still leak out.
After all, if the hidden danger of the evil wolf is not eradicated, someone will be harmed. As long as someone is harmed, attention will be drawn, and the matter will be exposed.
"The best way is to wipe out these wolves one by one."
Muchuan said in a cold voice.
But Ouyang Bufan and Sun Shitou had different views on the matter of wiping out the wolves. They believed that it was very difficult to accomplish this.
Ouyang Bufan: "Sir, you don't know something. This dense forest is very vast, with branches and leaves that block the sky. In addition to wolves, there are also various poisons lurking. It is very difficult for humans to approach!"
Sun Shitou: "These wolves are also very cunning. They move in groups and only move at night if they are not out during the day. I am afraid that even if we can find the wolves, we will not be able to defeat them."
After being reminded by the two of them, Muchuan finally remembered that this was ancient times!
Ancient humans had very weak ability to resist natural disasters, insect pests, animal pests, etc.
Just like dealing with groups of wolves, if humans enter rashly in a complex dense forest environment, they will definitely be bitten to death.
If we were in modern times, we wouldn't have such worries. Modern times have heavy industrial machinery, firearms and weapons, and complete lighting facilities. Not to mention annihilating a pack of wolves, even if they knock down the entire vast forest, there is no problem.
Muchuan stood on the path in the plain, feeling deeply distressed. For a moment, he couldn't think of a good solution.
Ouyang Bufan suggested: "How about we dispatch 10,000 soldiers, enter the dense forest during the day, and kill them with bows and arrows. In this way, we should be able to eradicate these evil wolves, right?"
Sun Shitou: "I'm afraid not. This forest is too vast. Even 10,000 soldiers may take several months. If the news leaks at this stage, it will lead to suspicion and speculation by others."
Muchuan nodded aside, he still very much agreed with Sun Shitou's words.
The north of the plain is surrounded by endless dense forests. Even 10,000 soldiers would have to spend several months. This would delay the water conservancy project facilities and prevent the upcoming river flood season.
