Time flies so fast, it has been a month since Sean became Viscount.
The residents of Vichy gradually became familiar with him, and although their natural fear of the nobility still existed, they no longer often gathered together to discuss him.
Needless to say, Sean brought them unexpected benefits of tax cuts. What made the residents grateful to him was a major event that happened in mid-November of this year.
While taking a nap that day, Sean had a strange dream:
The earth was about to be hit by a huge planet, and mankind had to organize a space fleet to escape into space. He was ordered to pilot the first huge spaceship, Dragon Boat One, to set off first. As soon as he left the solar system, he discovered that the earth had been destroyed in advance.
Wandering in space, the mostly Chinese scientists and astronauts in the spacecraft had to rely on genetic recombination technology to create a continuation of life. Finally, after endless years of wandering, they discovered a planet similar to the Earth.
By this time, those early scientists and astronauts had long been dead for generations.
In order for future generations to survive there, these lucky descendants were not good at learning and accidentally created some aliens. At this time, the spaceship that could no longer support finally made an emergency landing on this planet...
Sean woke up lying under the banyan tree and broke into a cold sweat.
He sat up, feeling dizzy.
"Sir, there's an earthquake!"
Nelson's voice sounded not far away.
Sean suddenly woke up.
A huge earthquake occurred at dusk that day. Seven people died in the town of Vichy alone, and dozens more were injured.
While they were grieving, Sean ordered his escort to use rifles to drive them to his tea garden and resettle them.
Because Sean guessed that the epicenter of the earthquake occurred offshore, he was worried that the earthquake would trigger a terrible tsunami. The location of his tea garden was relatively high and it was unlikely to be flooded.
So while he sent people to notify nearby villages and towns, including the Robinson family, he also had people riding horses to Poitou to report his suspicions.
Time is running out, and Sean can't control or reach what will happen elsewhere, but it's impossible not to make the residents of Vichy complain.
Sean had no choice but to promise that he would undertake the relief work of saving lives and helping the injured, and that every resident who left his home would be rewarded with a gold louis.
Whether it was the rifles in the hands of Nelson and others, or the power of money, the residents immediately bowed their heads and obeyed.
Mayor Pierre scoffed at Sean's speculation, but he did not show it. Instead, he worked very hard. He asked his only two security team members to join in and follow Sean's command.
At seven o'clock in the evening, the sound of increasingly louder waves came from the beach, which made everyone nervous.
As seaside residents, they are accustomed to the sound of waves and have experienced several typhoons every year, but this is the first time they have heard the sound of tsunamis.
The first wave washed up on the coastline and poured into the town. Then, the second wave, carrying huge energy, rushed towards the coast.
After that, there was a new wave every few minutes.
In the night, the residents stood on the high ground. Under the moonlight, their faces were pale, and they could only see their blurred homes submerged in the huge waves.
Homes were washed away and houses collapsed.
People burst into tears, and more people were happy.
Because aftershocks continued, Sean did not allow the townspeople to return to their homes until noon the next day.
Mayor Pierre has not yet woken up from the shock, and the sound of huge waves is still echoing in his mind.
But he knew that Sean had saved everyone in the town, including himself.
The rose garden was on a higher ground, but it was still washed by the sea water. The upstairs was fine. The furniture on the first floor was soaked in water, but the house was still strong and not seriously damaged.
Looking at the mess all over the courtyard, Sean laughed at himself: "It seems that I have to decorate it again, and the Lake brothers are going to make me money again."
"Sir, little Lake was unfortunately crushed and broke his leg. I'm afraid he won't be able to earn your money," Pierre said.
"Oh!" Sean said, "Whose craftsmanship is good? Does the mayor have anyone to recommend?"
Pierre thought for a while and said: "I think every town citizen is willing to serve you for free."
"Very good!" Sean nodded, "There is an urgent matter right now that requires the mayor to serve me, no, all the townspeople."
"Please give me your instructions." Pierre was very obedient now.
"Immediately send people to Poitou to grab supplies, food, cloth, tents, medicines, especially food. You immediately mobilize the townspeople, and I will send my escort to follow. They will bring rifles and the necessary funds to buy
.This must be done quickly. It can be expected that supplies in the world will soon become in short supply. If the road is blocked, you will have to carry the supplies back even if you carry them on your shoulders."
Pierre is not stupid, and Sean's reminder made him wake up.
"Sir, please don't worry, I will do it right away!"
This disaster was more tragic than Sean expected.
Pierre personally took all the able-bodied men in the town, a total of three hundred people, and marched towards Poitou under the protection of Viscount Connally's armed guards.
As soon as they left the town, they had to abandon the carriage because the roads were completely destroyed, the bridges were damaged in the earthquake, and last night's tsunami made it worse.
There were dead bodies everywhere, and some entire villages were silent and lifeless. Seeing these tragic scenes with their own eyes, it was difficult for the townspeople to express their gratitude to Viscount Connery in words.
After finally arriving in the city, the situation in the city was slightly better, but there were collapsed houses everywhere and there were heavy casualties.
People in the city are frantically grabbing supplies, and grain stores are raising prices and hoarding supplies.
Relying on the strength of their numbers and the ferocious murderous intent of Nelson and others, Pierre and others finally "robbed" enough supplies and spent all the five thousand gold louis advanced by Sean. According to Sean's request,
Nelson "kidnapped" a doctor by the way.
It was already late at night when the supplies were transported back to the town. Everyone was exhausted, but everyone was in high spirits. Nothing makes people feel more at ease than food.
Pierre saw the townspeople staying quietly in the open area designated by Sean, obeying the instructions of Cleveland's housekeeper, and starting to save themselves. Although he saw the grief of the townspeople losing their homes and even their loved ones, overall their emotions were stable.
There is no harm without comparison. Compared with other villages and towns, even the tragedy in the city, Pierre felt proud for the first time to be a member of Vichy.
Sean asked Cleveland to register the supplies brought back and let all residents see the real supplies, which greatly boosted their spirits.
Only then did the Robinson family have time to send someone to express condolences and express their gratitude. The visitor said that although some residents did not heed the dissuasion, most of the casualties were reduced, and "only" seventy people died.
The Countess specifically said that if Vichy lacks food, the Robinson family can provide some support.
Sean expressed his gratitude, reminded people to pay attention to epidemic prevention after the disaster, and gave visitors a copy of his temporary regulations to take back. The Robinson family envoy burst into tears of gratitude.
In the following days, Sean received more news about the disaster. It was found that nearly 100,000 people died in the earthquake and tsunami along the entire coast of Genoa province alone.
There were heavy casualties, and there were wailings everywhere.
However, what was even more terrifying was the epidemic. Sean also gave the governor a simple epidemic prevention manual he compiled. As for whether the governor paid attention to it, he couldn't control that much. In short, Sean learned about the epidemic after two days.
Messages begin to appear.
Sean decisively ordered people to guard the entrances and exits to Vichy Town, making Vichy Town an island-like existence.
Even the governor's messenger had to come by sea.
The poor courier was detained by the militiamen on the beach. First, under the threat of harpoon, he stripped himself naked, then he was poured cold water on his heart, and was also smeared with white powder that stung his skin.
After being rinsed off and put into coarse clothes, he was held in solitary confinement for two more days before he was allowed to see Sean.
It was already two weeks after the disaster. The messenger found that the residents of Vichy Town had already recovered from the grief of the disaster. The residents here were all in a stable mood. They worked together and were going door to door to help rebuild their houses.
The messenger even heard the long-lost laughter and laughter.
"Lord Viscount Connery, please allow me to express my respect and heartfelt thanks to you on behalf of His Excellency the Governor!" The messenger said sincerely as soon as he saw Sean.
"What's going on in the city now?" Sean asked with concern.
"According to your reminder and the epidemic prevention manual formulated by you, your Excellency the Governor has greatly prevented the spread of the epidemic, and you have countless lives!" the messenger replied.
"I'm afraid it's been delayed a lot, right?" Sean didn't believe it.
The messenger expression confirmed Sean's suspicion.
"Sir, you know that cremating the dead is not a tradition. Traditions are always stubborn. There is also the isolation of patients, especially those in the homes of privileged people. The Governor had to send out a patrol team to suppress it vigorously before it could be implemented.
He believes that the epidemic prevention regulations have resulted in at least 50,000 fewer deaths," the messenger said.
"So, you are here just to express your gratitude to His Excellency the Governor?" Sean asked.
"His Excellency the Governor asked the Viscount if he would be willing to share some of the pressure on Poitou?" the messenger cautiously tested.
"What does he need from me?" Sean said with a smile, "Donation?"
"In view of your outstanding ability, Your Excellency the Governor asked if you could help manage all the disaster victims from the west of Poitou to the town of Vichy?" the messenger asked.
"My lord!" Pierre and Cleveland standing aside exclaimed.
"If he can provide food, I can contribute a little bit of my strength." Sean said, "You have to know that hungry victims will eat everything."
Sean's words made both Pierre and Cleveland sigh in relief.
"The governor has sent people to neighboring provinces to purchase grain, and the imperial court will also send people to deliver grain, but..."
"But it takes time to raise, doesn't it?" Sean interrupted.
"That's true, but..." the messenger nodded and admitted. Only Sean said:
"The Robinson family is very wealthy. They should have a lot of grain reserves. If the governor is willing to pay a reasonable price, the Robinson family should sell a batch of grain, but the quantity is limited. You have to know that they also suffered a disaster. God is good to everyone.
It is fair, whether he is a noble or a commoner."
The messenger was overjoyed: "This is a feasible solution. I will go back immediately. Can I think that if your lord is willing to take over the victims of West Poitou, the governor will appoint you as the plenipotentiary representative of the Governor's Palace and the governor of West Poitou?"
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Sean nodded.
Looking at the hurried back of the messenger, he turned back and asked Pierre and Cleveland:
"I seem to have forgotten to ask how many victims there will be."