PFC Chapter 516 Post-disaster Situation
Chapter 516 Post-disaster Situation
So, from then on, no matter what kind of disaster Xining City encountered, everyone would rush forward.
The people of this city are also unexpectedly united.
Countless wealthy people and gentry rushed to settle here, simply because the people here are simple and honest, the streets are clean and odorless, and the city defenses are safe!
Later, Xining, which was originally the most backward of the three cities around the capital, unexpectedly became the most prosperous city!
Of course, this is a story.
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Time returns to the present.
The rainstorm has just ended and the city is coming back to life.
Zhong Ning stood in front of the window, looking at the sky as blue as the sea, with an inexplicable expression.
"Sister, what are you thinking about?" Murong Yun walked to the back hall and saw Zhong Ning standing in front of the window for a long time, and couldn't help asking.
"I was thinking about the intelligence I saw today. There's been heavy rain, and the three cities of Xiyan, Xining, and Dingyuan are the hardest hit. With you and I guarding Xining, we've been able to manage the disaster relief and aftermath, but I wonder what the situation is like in the other two cities?"
Murong Yun was silent for a moment before he said, "With Gu Mingzhe in Dingyuan City, there shouldn't be any worries. After all, he has a rich family background, and Prime Minister Gu should have left him some staff."
"But Xiyan City," Murong Yun frowned slightly, "Zhong Jingxiu was suddenly dismissed and replaced by someone newly recommended by the Ministry of Personnel. He is said to be a good official with good political achievements. His name seems to be Yang Ting."
"I've heard of this Lord Yang before. He is very popular among the local people. With him in Xiyan City, I think nothing will happen!" Murong Yun analyzed like a little adult.
In the past few months, he has been learning how to handle all matters, big and small, in Xining. He has gained a lot of experience. Many of his naive ideas were crushed into pieces when he really experienced the world!
Although he still has a lot to learn and improve, facing the truth of the problem is indeed better than being locked up in the study room of the palace and studying alone.
Zhong Ning said, "The intelligence reports say that Chong Jingxiu was impeached for forcibly seizing a woman and that his moral character was compromised. Although I don't know him well, I do know that he is at the forefront of reform and has affected the interests of many people. I'm afraid he has been tricked by those people."
"Don't worry, sister. I'll send a message back to the capital and have the Dali Temple thoroughly investigate this case..."
Zhong Ning was a little worried. "Since they dared to do this, they must have made every possible arrangement. I heard that they were trapped in the room by a group of people and caught red-handed."
Under the watchful eyes of the public, Chong Jingxiu was speechless and had no place to redress even the greatest grievance.
"Sister..." Murong Yun realized that Zhong Ning was in a very bad mood. It made sense. Chong Jingxiu was fighting for reform after all. Now that he was slandered by others, sister must be in a bad mood.
"I will continue to pay attention to Chong Jingxiu's affairs and make sure to get to the bottom of this matter," Zhong Ning suddenly said, "but the most important thing right now is that Lord Yang has only been in office for half a month, and Xiyan City has been hit by a sudden rainstorm..."
"Yun'er, you and the three gentlemen are here to govern Xining well..." Zhong Ning said.
Murong Yun was startled, looked at Zhong Ning and said in a lost voice: "Sister, are you leaving?"
"Well, I want to go to Xiyan City!" Zhong Ning turned around, looked at Murong Yun and explained, "After going through so much, it's time for you to grow up. I can't stay with you forever..."
"No, no..." Murong Yun suddenly grabbed Zhong Ning's hand, and his raised face was full of panic, "Sister, I can't do it without you..."
During this period of time, his elder sister has been his biggest support.
It is precisely because of his elder sister that he can handle many troubles with ease. If he has any problems, he just needs to return to the backyard and his elder sister can always find a solution for him.
Before leaving the capital, few people would affirm and encourage him, especially after the Crown Prince suddenly got into trouble, all the pressure fell on him.
His father hopes that he can grow up quickly and take on the important responsibilities of a country. His mother hopes that he can be diligent and self-motivated to win the favor of his father.
The teacher hopes that he will be obedient and study the teachings of the sages seriously so that he can create a true world of great harmony in the future.
These pressures were like a mountain, pressing down on him, making him breathless day and night.
Only my sister would affirm him.
The first time he grilled fish, picked fruit, drove a horse-drawn carriage, and faced robbers, his sister stood behind him and encouraged him.
The fruit you pick is the sweetest.
The carriage you drive is the most stable.
These simple yet direct compliments encouraged him to actively try all new things in this world.
If his sister left, he really wouldn't have the confidence to do anything well.
If Zhong Ning knew what he was thinking, she would probably feel guilty and dare not even look at him again, because all the hardships Murong Yun experienced on the way to Xining were arranged by her.
Murong Yun's eyes were red, and he held Zhong Ning's hand tightly, refusing to let her leave. Zhong Ning sighed silently, then said:
"You are a prince, and one day you will be the emperor. With natural disasters happening so frequently, you should be focusing on the relief efforts in the other two cities, rather than just focusing on Xining and ignoring external affairs."
"I'm paying attention. I've also read the intelligence. I'll send someone to deliver some aid supplies first. Sister, can you please not leave?"
Murong Yun pleaded, Zhong Ning slowly pushed his fingers away, then said softly:
"I'm going to check on the situation in the disaster area for you, as well as the progress of their reforms. I've already made up my mind about this matter. You stay here and don't run around. Hei Lie will be by your side to protect you!"
"Sister..."
There was a hint of sobbing in Murong Yun's voice as he looked at Zhong Ning eagerly.
Zhong Ning, expressionless, interrupted indifferently, "Alright, stop crying. What's wrong with you? You're a man of integrity, the future wise ruler of Dayong. You can't behave like a child again!"
Murong Yun immediately wiped away his tears and looked at Zhong Ning with sobs, his eyes full of accusations.
Zhong Ning decided the matter on his own and then arranged his itinerary. He had previously promised Han Lin to go to Xicang Camp, but now that the natural disaster had just passed, it was not a good time to go to the military camp.
Fortunately, Xicang Camp is located at the intersection of the three cities, and is responsible for providing assistance or protecting the three cities at any time. Even if she goes to Xiyan or Dingyuan later, it will not be too far from Xicang Camp.
The one thousand soldiers and horses that had been left in Xining by the Xicang Camp had been staying in Xining on the pretext of protecting the prince's safety.
So she didn't have to worry about Murong An's life being in danger. Not to mention that the thousand soldiers were guarding around him, she also specifically kept Hei Lie behind.
As for the relief supplies, forget it. Xining City had also suffered a disaster and supplies were in short supply. She would go and see the situation first. If it was really serious, Chong Jingxiu would write to the court and ask for rescue.
Zhong Ning left quietly.
Because she wanted to investigate the true extent of the disaster, she used the teleportation talisman directly. In less than half an hour, she was already standing outside Xiyan City.