PFC Chapter 1027: The Flood Breaks Through the Dike?
Chapter 1027: The Flood Breaks Through the Dike?
When Lu Qingqing looked up and met his eyes, the panic she had felt earlier slowly dissipated.
Yes, nothing has happened yet, there's still time.
She quickly ran back to the carriage and pulled out the map.
He then went to find Qian Chengzhi and got the more detailed map from him.
Place the two maps on the cart shaft and look for the markings on them regarding the dikes of Yingjiang.
They located every marker on the dikes in Yingjiang and compared them bit by bit with the two maps to ensure nothing was missed.
After looking at the dam, we searched for the cities, villages, and other human settlements along the entire length of the Yingjiang River.
The more I looked, the heavier my heart became.
The lower reaches of Yingjiang are a vast plain, which contains several prosperous cities.
If the Yingjiang River were to breach its banks, the consequences would be unimaginable.
At this moment, Qian Chengzhi also realized what was happening.
"Miss Lu, are you saying that the Yingjiang River might burst its banks?"
At this point, he hurriedly squeezed next to Lu Qingqing and examined the map bit by bit.
Upon seeing a marker next to Xiazhou City, his tense expression relaxed.
"Look here, near the Yingjiang River in Xiazhou City, there is a special river management office."
That location is right next to the most dangerous embankment in Yingjiang.
It's been raining every day lately, so they must know about the river's condition.
Right now, downstream repairs are probably underway.
Hearing him say that, Lu Qingqing felt a little relieved.
Although the officials in the Ming Dynasty were corrupt, there were still some good officials.
She still remembers Magistrate Guo, who stood with Pingkang County through thick and thin.
Moreover, the river administration office was located right next to the dike in Xiazhou City.
For their own safety, they should take precautions early on.
Thinking this, she breathed a sigh of relief.
Bai Song listened for a while behind him and finally understood.
"I advise you not to trust the people in the government too much."
I used to deal with those people a lot.
To be honest, those guys are all experts at making money.
When it really comes down to getting things done, they all run away as fast as they can!
Qian Chengzhi didn't quite understand.
"Their river management office is located right next to the dike. If they don't take it seriously, won't they suffer the consequences themselves?"
Bai Song patted him on the shoulder, as if to say, "You still don't understand."
"Do you really think there are any high-ranking officials in the river management office?"
In earlier years, during the Hongwu and Yongle reigns of the newly established Ming Dynasty.
The officials in the river management office did indeed go to report for duty every day.
What era are we living in? Do you still expect those officials to visit every day?
Let me tell you, based on my experience, it's already quite good if there's even one official in the river management office.
Normally, it's probably just a few river soldiers guarding the area.
They can't make decisions, and if something goes wrong, they'll probably run away already!
Hearing him say that, Qian Chengzhi was somewhat incredulous.
"What about those cities downstream? There must be hundreds of thousands of people living there!"
What will happen to those people if the dam breaks?
He already knew the answer when he asked the question.
But this was something he simply couldn't accept.
He grew up in the fiefdom of King Huai.
Although King Huai was not a wise and powerful ruler, he would not allow any excessively bad things to happen in his fiefdom.
When he got a little older, he studied at the Prince's Academy.
The officials I met were mostly people who got things done.
Although I've traveled all over the country in recent years, I've mostly come into contact with businessmen.
I really don't know much about the situation inside the government offices in the north.
Bai Song's words also had a significant impact on Lu Qingqing.
To be honest, since she transmigrated to this dynasty, she has witnessed a lot of wickedness in people's hearts.
I don't consider myself a person with excessive compassion.
But she simply couldn't bear to watch hundreds of thousands of people downstream be submerged by the flood.
Looking at the Yingjiang River ahead, she made up her mind.
Qin Lang knew what she was thinking from the expression on her face when she looked up.
Walked to her side, took her hand, and whispered:
"I'll go with you!"
Lu Qingqing felt the warm, thick hand that was holding hers, which inexplicably made her feel at ease.
"it is good!"
Bai Song listened to the two's inexplicable conversation and was somewhat puzzled.
"Where are you going? What are you talking about?"
Lu Qingqing didn't reply, but instead greeted him:
"Come and look at the map. From here, head southeast."
About 150 miles away, there is a mountain.
That mountain is the highest point in the vicinity.
At our current pace, it should take us about three or four days to get there.
When you get to the intersection ahead, head southeast.
Remember, go as fast as you can on the road, and get up the mountain as soon as possible!
Upon hearing this, Bai Song grabbed her arm.
"Qingqing, aren't you coming with us?"
Where are you going? What will you do if there's a flood?
Let me tell you, those people in the county government are no good.
Even if you go, it won't change anything.
Qian Chengzhi also became anxious.
"Yes, Miss Lu, how could you take such a risk!"
The prince has ordered that as soon as he sees you, he must bring you back safely.
What do you want to do? I'll bring people to do it.
"Your family is waiting for you in Jianzhou Prefecture!"
Behind them, Old Man Zhuang finally reacted and rushed forward to hug Lu Qingqing.
"Qingqing, good child, you mustn't go to your death!"
We've come all the way from the capital, and we've faced countless life-or-death situations along the way.
"We've barely survived, how can we go and die!"
Lu Qingqing looked at the two anxious faces, and then at the tears welling up in Old Man Zhuang's eyes, and knew that they were truly worried.
She put her arm around the old man's shoulder and said with a forced smile:
"We are only suspecting that the dam might break."
It hasn't happened yet!
I'm still worried, so I want to go check on the river management office up ahead.
If everything is fine there, let's keep going.
Don't worry, you know what I'm capable of.
Nothing can defeat me!
Besides, Xiao Lang is with me too. Don't you trust us to handle things?
Old Zhuang wouldn't listen to her at all; he just held onto her arm tightly.
“I used to listen to you, but you have to listen to me on this matter.”
Just like you told me before, all of us must reach Jianzhou Prefecture safely, not one of us can be missing!
Beside her, Bai Song and Qian Chengzhi also firmly disagreed with her leaving with Qin Lang.
Lu Qingqing tried to persuade them a few more times, but seeing that she couldn't convince them, she said helplessly:
"Even if we don't go ahead, we should at least take refuge in the mountains and keep moving forward!"
Old Zhuang was still a little worried.
"Promise me you won't take any risks!"
Let's head south honestly.
"At worst, we can skip taking a boat from the east and just head south!"
Lu Qingqing patted his shoulder and said with a smile:
"Fine, you're the oldest, so you're right. We'll do whatever you say!"
Old Man Zhuang, seeing that she was still in the mood to joke at this time, said angrily:
"You little rascal, you've got a lot of ideas."
"When I see your master and mistress later, I'll make sure they teach you a lesson!"
Hearing him mention his master and mistress, Lu Qingqing was also somewhat dazed.