readsfreenovel Chapter 243: Solving the Flood
Chapter 243: Solving the Flood
Thunder roars and mountains collapse, wind strips away three layers of soil.
Huaihai area.
The rainstorm had just stopped and everything was silent except for the sound of rushing water. Streams of muddy water carrying mud were rushing towards the low-lying areas.
This is only the first rain. Judging from the sky, heavy rain may come within a day.
Li Xiaochun and others waded through ankle-deep mud, taking one step deeper and one step shallower, and finally arrived outside Tugou Village.
The soldiers who were gathering intelligence at the front returned with serious expressions.
"Xiaochun is in charge."
"The rainstorm came at night, and the villagers had no time to react before floods came rushing in from all directions."
Li Xiaochun looked up at the sky and asked, "Did you see anyone alive?"
"Have."
The soldier said: "Those who reacted quickly climbed onto the roof, but some old houses that have been in disrepair for a long time cannot withstand such an impact."
The implication is that quite a few people died.
There are only a dozen or so households in Tugou Village. After this disaster, it is unknown when the village can recover.
"There can be no delay."
Tiny raindrops hit my cheeks. It was the beginning of the summer, but I was shivering with cold.
Li Xiaochun said: "We don't know when the next rainstorm will come, so save people first."
"Once everyone is rescued, dig a canal to divert water immediately."
Some people were left behind to look after the explosives, while the rest headed towards Tugou Village.
The water level is getting deeper and deeper.
A hemp rope was tied around everyone's waist and then fixed to a tough rock or tree to avoid disaster if they failed to save people.
"Hey--!"
"Is anyone here?"
The translator was a middle-aged man with a loud voice: "Anyone please make a noise! The government has sent people to rescue us!"
The soldiers took out the air stomach bags they had prepared early in the morning and used them as floats.
"There's someone here!"
"I'm here!"
It rained heavily before, and if you stand on the roof all the time, you will get sick. It’s okay for those who are strong, but if the elderly and children get a fever, I’m afraid they will have a hard time surviving.
So everyone had to hide on the beams of the house. There was no food or water, and they couldn't move around much. It was extremely difficult.
At this time, the sound of rain gradually subsided, so he came out to look for a way to survive.
The soldiers looked in the direction of the sound and saw a head growing out of a roof not far away, followed by a neck and arms...
“Wooden boats can’t carry it.”
The general spoke to the translator, who told the man, "You can only do a few simple ones on the spot."
"Those who are in good health should bring the water float and swim out with us first."
"The water from the high places is still pouring down here, and it may rain again today. You must evacuate!"
"Move quickly!"
After hearing this, the man immediately returned to the beam.
"Wife, Yang'er, we are saved!"
The man's eyes were red with excitement: "They are people sent by the government, you should leave first, you can't stay here any longer."
The lady wiped the water off her face and held the half-grown baby girl tightly in her arms: "What about you?"
"I have to stay and save people."
He was strong and didn't need to take care of the baby, so how could he feel at ease watching the soldiers saving people?
"There are a lot of people outside, all tied up with ropes, what can go wrong?"
The young lady nodded vigorously, and then she shed tears again: "Ah Lang, let's tell our mother that we are leaving."
Hearing this, the man also began to cry.
The water level under the beam gradually rose, and more than just pots and pans were floating up.
The man took his wife and baby to the roof, looked up, and saw the soldiers formed a long human ladder.
The doll is small and light, so the soldiers take turns to lift it over their heads and transport it out safely.
The lady had to work harder, as she was tied with a water float and pulled towards the shore by everyone.
The water level gradually rose above the chest, and there was no one left to be saved in the entire Tugou Village.
There was a thunderclap in the sky, and then the rain started to fall...
"Hurry, get out of the ditch."
"Damn it, we haven't blown up the canal yet!"
"Come out quickly. If we don't get out, we won't be able to clear the drain."
When everyone reached the safe water level, a sound different from thunder suddenly rang out.
The blocked river water seemed to have found an outlet and rushed here in a rush.
After the soldiers landed, they turned their heads and saw that the entire Tugou Village had disappeared at a speed visible to the naked eye...
Li Xiaochun looked at the horrifying scene in front of her and the villagers' uncontrollable crying behind her. She was speechless for a long time.
"Manager Xiaochun, a total of 21 people were rescued."
Li Xiaochun was silent for a moment, then said in a hoarse voice: "Let's go, there are more things waiting to be dealt with when we return."
……
Today is the morning.
There was a severe flood in Huaihai some time ago, and several urgent reports came from the Huaihai area.
The strings of numbers were shocking. Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling and others had not had a good rest for three days.
"Lord Fang, do you have any latest news about Huaihai?"
"Your Majesty, our men and horses can hardly move, and there has been no news from Huaihai for several days." Fang Xuanling's brows were filled with sorrow, and he unconsciously pinched the puppy to relieve his stress.
"We sent people to the disaster area, but the roads were blocked by fallen trees and flooded by water, so the soldiers couldn't move forward."
We are not afraid of the severity of the disaster, but we are afraid of the loss of communication with the region.
With no news at all, the imperial court couldn't find a way to send anyone to treat the disease.
When the hall was silent, another urgent report came in.
"His Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, heavy rain has suddenly arrived in the Kanto area, and there may be a flood!"
Li Shimin felt a black screen before his eyes, and his "thin" body could hardly withstand the continuous blows.
The Huaihai issue has not been resolved yet, and Guandong is coming again!
Even though I had heard my sister mention it early on, it was still hard to accept when they were put together.
"My lords, the suffering of the people is my fault. If the world is at peace, I will take away the suffering..."
"Report——!"
Before Li Shimin could finish his words, he was interrupted by an urgent report from outside the house.
He had a stern face. If it wasn't an important matter, he would definitely not let the other party off and would punish him by not allowing him to buy snacks from the manor for three years!
"Your Majesty, there is news from Huaihai!"
"really?"
Li Shimin sat up straight and asked impatiently: "What is the current situation? Are the supplies sufficient? How many casualties are there?"
"Your Majesty, the Huaihai area has been cleared and canals have been opened. The floodwaters have been diverted to the rivers, and the affected areas have gradually returned to their original order."
"Logistical supplies are sufficient and have been used to the maximum extent possible. There is no uneven distribution. All the victims have food to eat and a place to sleep."
"Casualties have not yet been counted, but most areas have not been seriously damaged."
"Now Minister Duan is organizing post-disaster reconstruction."
Li Shimin felt relieved, he leaned back in his chair and relaxed a little.
It seems that Li Xiaochun from Nuzhuang is there in Huaihai?
What a powerful lady.
There seems to be a manager in the village in Guandong. Is his name Xiao Miao or Xiao Yang?
Hey, why can’t the name of Mr. Zhuang be as catchy as Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter!
"Everyone."
Li Shimin smiled and said, "The matter in Huainan has been settled. Now only the Guandong area remains to be resolved."
"Do you have any solution?"
“……” The ministers were speechless.
There must be someone from Nuzhuang in Guandong, otherwise Your Majesty would not be smiling so happily.