The most arrogant in history

Chapter 709 Reconstruction.

Ye Feng rushed out, urging people to prepare their horses and convey his father's wishes.

The attendants following Ye Kun also became busy.

He Tiantian came over after hearing the news and shouted, "Your Majesty, there is a phone in the Science and Technology City. You can call first and notify the Nine Departments."

Ye Kun came to his senses and rushed to the telephone room to urgently call Sang Buyi:

"The earthquake in Qingzhou was quite loud. It is said that even Mount Tai was shaking. Immediately convene an emergency meeting of the nine ministries to arrange disaster relief. In addition, notify the navy of each port along the coast of Qingzhou to immediately prepare disaster relief tools and supplies and go to the earthquake-stricken area for support!

I'll be right back!"

Sang Buyi said, "I will call an emergency meeting right now, Your Majesty, don't worry."

Ye Kun had already dropped the phone, jumped on his warhorse, and galloped towards the imperial city.

Everyone hurried to follow.

After returning to the inner city, Ye Kun went straight to the lobby of the Nine Departments.

Sang Buyi and others have all arrived.

"Where is the epicenter? Any news? Have the telegrams and pigeon messages been sent out?"

As soon as Ye Kun entered the door, he asked repeatedly.

Sang Buyi said, "I just received a pigeon message. The earthquake zone is in Weifang, Qingzhou. The earthquake occurred at 6 pm. In the Qingzhou area, half of the houses collapsed. The casualties among the people are still unknown..."

"With so many houses collapsed, there must be many casualties among the people."

Ye Kun glanced at the map and instructed:

"Carrier pigeons were sent and horses were used to urgently notify counties and prefectures to do their utmost to provide disaster relief. Local garrisons, officials, and militias were all involved in the relief work. Nearby navies and ports were asked to immediately prepare relief supplies and send them to the coast of Qingzhou by sea."

Sang Buyi said, "It's already being done. The first batch of pigeon messages have been sent out."

Ye Kun nodded: "Immediately arrange for a car radio to go to the six counties of Qingzhou overnight. We must arrive within one day and maintain timely communication!

Prepare a carriage for me. Tomorrow morning, I will go to Qingzhou in person to command the disaster relief work!"

Sang Buyi clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, you are worth a fortune, you cannot go to the disaster area lightly."

"I won't go. I'm worried."

Ye Kun waved his hand and said, "Tonight, all nine ministers will work overtime to make sure that disaster relief is arranged and that supplies are dispatched."

Everyone stood up: "As ordered!"

The originally quiet night became noisy.

There were nine large conference rooms, with people coming and going all the time.

The Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of Works were all busy reviewing files and mobilizing relief supplies from the vicinity of Qingzhou.

The Ministry of Health dispatched 700 medical staff from Zhuo County overnight, carrying medicines and equipment, and gathered overnight, planning to rush to Tianjin Port after dawn and travel to Qingzhou by sea.

Ye Kun also did not sleep all night, discussing the details of disaster relief with everyone and waiting for the latest news.

This is the first time that Ye Kun has encountered an earthquake disaster since he unified Kyushu.

The transportation capacity and comprehensive disaster relief capabilities of these days are a huge test for Ye Kun.

At dawn, a horseman from Qingzhou came to report: "There have been heavy casualties in the six counties of Qingzhou, and half of the people have been killed or injured. We urgently need rescue."

Ye Kun instructed Sang Buyi: "You stay in Zhuo County and arrange follow-up supplies. I will lead the team to Qingzhou to take charge of disaster relief. The ministers of the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Health will all accompany us!"

Two hours later, set off! "

Everyone did not dare to delay and made preparations.

At around eight o'clock, Ye Kun flew to Tianjin Port.

The first group of accompanying personnel all moved forward lightly in accordance with the requirements of the forced march.

Five hours later, Ye Kun arrived at Tianjin Port and boarded a naval speedboat.

The old guys from the Ninth Department couldn't run anymore, so they were sitting on the carriage and were thrown off by Ye Kun.

Navy speedboat, its speed is not inferior to that of a swift horse.

Ye Kun got on the speedboat and then closed his eyes to rest for a while.

Because it takes three or four hours to get to the Qingzhou coast.

Before dark, Ye Kun landed in Laizhou Bay and came to Dongying on the coast of Qingzhou, heading to Binzhou, the worst-hit area.

The disaster situation in Dongying was not optimistic either. One third of the houses collapsed and many people were killed or injured.

Ye Kun walked forward and gave instructions to the local officials and rescue troops:

“The first step is to rescue people, search for and rescue all the survivors under the rubble, and transfer them to a safe area.

At the resettlement point, a large pot was set up to provide a continuous supply of boiled water and rice porridge. If anyone starved to death, bring their head to see you!

All soldiers are also responsible for maintaining public order. Anyone who takes advantage of the chaos to rob or steal will be killed without mercy!

Engineers, repair the road immediately to facilitate the entry of rescue forces and relief supplies!"

Along the way, Ye Kun's voice became hoarse.

There was a resettlement site for disaster victims ahead, and Ye Kun spoke to them through the car's loudspeaker:

"Fellow villagers, elders, brothers and sisters. I am Ye Kun, the emperor of the Han Dynasty. I have come to Qingzhou in person to lead all officials, soldiers and civilians to help with the disaster relief. The court will not give up on you and will do its best to rescue every fellow villager.

Various relief supplies and rescue personnel from all over the country have arrived one after another, and we will soon be settled down.

I promise you, fellow villagers, that no one will be left hungry or cold. Once things stabilize, the imperial court will rebuild your homes!

I hope everyone has confidence in themselves and the court, and that everyone will unite as one, help each other, and overcome difficulties together! "

The people were all in panic. Upon hearing this, they were all grateful and shouted, "The emperor is here. We are saved. The emperor loves his people like his own children. He is a good emperor!"

Ye Kun waved his hand and said, "Fellow villagers who are not injured should also take action. Let's work together to provide disaster relief. If you have food, share some with those who don't. At this time, we must help each other and stick together!"

The villagers nodded together: "We listen to the emperor."

It was already the afternoon of the second day when we arrived in Binzhou.

Ye Kun, with two dark eye sockets, asked the local governor: "How many casualties are there so far? How many resettlement sites are there for disaster victims within Binzhou's direct jurisdiction?"

"The casualties are unknown and are still being counted... There are eight resettlement sites, all in the suburbs..."

"The first two batches of relief supplies have arrived. Hurry up and add more resettlement sites. Set up marching tents and build temporary hospitals!"

Ye Kun continued to give instructions while watching the car radio: "There is a serious shortage of medical personnel and medicines. We need to continue to mobilize medical personnel from surrounding counties and military doctors to bring medicines to support us!

The nine ministers will go to other counties to take command. Local officials who are passive and delay the disaster relief work will be severely punished! If the disaster relief work is done well, they will be rewarded according to their merits afterwards!"

Under the full supervision of Ye Kun and the nine departments, rescue forces and relief supplies arrived from all over the country.

Ye Kun also warned everyone: "After a disaster, we must prevent a major epidemic. Now is early autumn and the temperature is still high. We must properly handle the bodies of the victims and bury them deep to prevent the spread of the plague."

Two days later, the preliminary search and rescue work was basically completed.

The casualties were also counted. In the six counties of Qingzhou, more than 7,000 people died and more than 40,000 were injured.

Minor injuries are not counted.

More than 200,000 houses collapsed.

But post-disaster reconstruction is far from beginning.

Ye Kun inspected the various resettlement sites and ordered: "The overcrowded resettlement sites should be evacuated. Add more stoves and pay attention to hygiene. If there are not enough tents, continue to add more!"

Ma Zhengyang followed Ye Kun and asked, "Your Majesty, it is the autumn harvest season now, and we have to arrange post-disaster reconstruction. What should we do? Which one should we catch first?"