God-level Consort of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1239 Catastrophe
The gate of Jingzhao government office.

After Qin Huaiyu brought people back to report, everyone finally confirmed that the Guancheng Brigade had dredged dozens of large flood ditches leading from Chang'an City to the outside of the city.

So far, no one dared to doubt Du He.

When everyone turned their heads, Bai Fengqiu was nowhere to be seen.

Liu Wentong came over and said to Du He: "My son-in-law, now that the flood has receded, there are still many affected people in need of help. Chang'an and Wannian counties are short of manpower. How about sending the Guancheng Brigade out? "

Qin Huaiyu was about to agree, but Du He shook his head.

I just heard Du He say: "Master Liu, the Guancheng Brigade, you can't move. After the catastrophe, there will be chaos. Many homeless people and people with ulterior motives will definitely take the opportunity to make trouble after the flood subsides. Robbery, if there is no city management brigade, Chang'an City may fall into chaos. The city management brigade is not well manned, so it can only be responsible for public security issues. However, disaster relief is also urgent. Please send someone to the Ministry of War immediately Immediately send troops to assist in disaster relief..."

Liu Wentong pondered for a while, and then said: "What the son-in-law said makes sense, I'll do it right away, the security of Chang'an City depends on you."

When Liu Wentong left, Du He turned around and asked Qin Huaiyu, "Second Brother Qin, how many Guanchengs are there in Chang'an City?"

"600 people!"

Du He thought for a while and said: "Send 500 people first, divide them into 100 teams, let them start patrolling from now on, regardless of the day and night, and arrest anyone who dares to take the opportunity to make trouble. The remaining [-] people, follow you and me , as a mobile force."

Qin Huaiyu had no doubts about Du He's arrangement.

He had witnessed several disasters firsthand.

After a disaster, the most feared thing is not the damaged defense, the injured people, but the refugees who have lost their restraint. After many people were homeless, they began to steal, rob, and kill with extremely cruel methods.

Since then, the disaster relief work in Chang'an City has been carried out in an orderly manner.

Liu Wentong went to the Ministry of War in person and received the support of the Ministry of War. The Ministry of War coordinated more than half of the Imperial Guards stationed in Chang'an City to participate in disaster relief.

……

at dusk.

A team of guards patrols the city.

The leaders are Du He and Qin Huaiyu.

In order to witness the law and order situation with their own eyes, Du He and Qin Huaiyu personally led a 20-member guard to patrol the city.

When passing by an alley, I saw a torrent of water rushing out of the alley. The small alley was like a thick drainage pipe. Water, many people dare not pass through here.

Qin Huaiyu said: "There are several workshops in this alley, and now the water is draining out, I'm afraid it won't be exhausted for a while..."

Du He pointed to the wall on the left side of the box, and asked, "Whose mansion is this?"

Qin Huaiyu said: "This is the Baifu, the residence of Bai Fengqiu, a doctor in the Ministry of Rites."

Bai Fengqiu?
Du He smiled slightly.

He said: "The drainage at the entrance of this alley is so large, I'm afraid it will hurt the people. Brother Qin, call a few strong men and push the wall on the left."

Qin Huaiyu's eyes widened, but he still followed Du He's request and chose ten strong ones to stand under the wall on the left under the impact of the flood.

"one!"

"two!"

"three!"

Ten strong men worked hard together.

bang.

That high wall came crashing down.

The big water spreads out and no longer poses a threat to the exit.

Everyone smiled happily.

……

White House.

backyard.

Bai Fengqiu is commanding the people to take out the good things in his study.

"Slow down!"

"These are all my treasures!"

"It's worth a lot. Whoever breaks it, I want his life."

Not long after, precious antiques such as porcelain, bronzes, calligraphy and paintings were placed under the wall at the foot of the yard.

These things were damp, Bai Fengqiu planned to take them out to dry in the sun.

In order to avoid accidents, he personally moved a chair and sat not far away, staring at the babies who were drying.

At this moment, the voices of "one", "two" and "three" came from his ears.

Who is making noise nearby?
It really makes no sense.

He was just thinking.

bang.

Under his gaze, the courtyard wall collapsed.

All kinds of antique jades that he spent many years collecting were submerged in the ruins.

Bai Fengqiu stood up trembling all over, unable to believe it was true.

"Wow……"

Bai Fengqiu wailed loudly.

……

a few days later.

early morning.

Dai Zhou, Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, stood at the forefront and said: "...The heavy rain for half a month has continued throughout the north. Among them, many counties have been seriously damaged, but they can barely save themselves. There is no big problem, except for the area around the capital , The loss was heavy, the grain that was preparing for a good harvest in the Gyeonggi area was all destroyed, the city walls of Jingyang County all collapsed, and more than 2000 houses were damaged in the entire Jingzhao Mansion, [-] died, the injured were hard to count, and many others were missing Or, I'm afraid it's more ominous...Your Majesty, this heavy rain is rare in a hundred years, and the degree of disaster is no less than the locust plague in the north in the seventh year of Zhenguan..."

Dai Zhou's voice echoed in the hall for a long time.

Courtiers, no one speaks.

Li Er was also in shock.

Even, a little confused.

After a long while, he asked: "All these years, I have worked diligently and cared for the people, and devoted myself to the great Tang society. I never thought that the sky would be dissatisfied with such heavy rain. Why?"

No one could answer his question.

Li Er asked again: "Dai Qing's family, how is the disaster situation in Chang'an City now?"

Dai Zhou said: "Your Majesty, Chang'an City was the most damaged...Chang'an City originally had dozens of large ditches for flood discharge, and there was no accumulation of water in normal heavy rains. Therefore, for many years, no one paid attention to this problem. , This heavy rain has blocked the flood discharge ditch, and Chang'an City is covered with ocean, like a lake. Seventy percent of the houses in the city are all submerged in the flood, and [-]% of the houses are destroyed. There is damage... Even the mansion of the minister is in danger, and now, it can't be lived in..."

Dai Zhou's mansion is located in a low-lying place, and the heavy rain hit, and it was almost washed away by the flood.

Li Er frowned.

He didn't expect the flood to be so serious.

Li Er sighed and said, "Since that's the case, I want to choose a capable minister to take full charge of the disaster relief work in the entire Chang'an City. Who do you loves think can take up this important task?"

Chen Shuda, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I recommend the minister of the Ministry of Industry..."

Wang Gui also hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I recommend my son Wang Jingzhi."

Changsun Wuji was not to be outdone: "Your Majesty..."

"The minister recommended..."

"Master Zhang has always been good at disaster relief, I think he is the most suitable."

All of a sudden, the ministers stood up one after another, electing whoever they thought was suitable.

More than a dozen ministers actually elected more than a dozen people.

The reason why these guys are so active is not because they want to save the city of Chang'an, but because there are countless benefits to be the chief officer of the disaster relief.

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(End of this chapter)