"Thank you, Your Highness King Yan."
Zhu Qingxiong came to his senses and saluted repeatedly with his hands raised.
On the other hand, Xu Zhenggui was not far behind Xu Yi.
It seems that he still hasn't recovered from the huge blow.
He lowered his head weakly.
Seeing this, Zhu Qingxiong quietly moved his steps to remind him.
"Step back and rest."
Don't wait for him to reach Xu Zhenggui's side. thigh
Xu Yi spoke slowly again.
"yes."
Zhu Qingxiong paused and saluted again.
When Xu Yi turned around again to look at the water conditions on the river bank below.
Zhu Qingxiong hurriedly walked a few steps to pull Xu Zhenggui, who had no eyes at all, down the barren mountain.
Not long after.
At the foot of a barren mountain. thigh
The exhausted Zhu Qingxiong stopped short of breath.
Looking at Xu Zhenggui next to him.
He stood at the foot of the mountain like a zombie.
His eyes were full of deathly gray.
"Magistrate Xu, wake up!"
"Magistrate Xu, wake up!"
Zhu Qingxiong took a break and then nudged Xu Zhenggui. thigh
Trying to shake him awake completely.
However, the slight shaking had no effect at this time.
"Snapped!"
"Xu Zhenggui! Wake up!"
Zhu Qingxiong had no choice but to try to wake him up.
"woke up?"
Seeing that Xu Zhenggui's eyes were somewhat focused, Zhu Qingxiong asked quickly. thigh
"Zhu...gui is wrong...wrong..."
"If you can always stay calm and stick to your position."
"Then...there wouldn't be...there wouldn't be so many innocent people...who died innocently."
"You... you are so noble... you are ashamed of the people of Yanxing City."
Xu Zhenggui's eyes were red and he burst into tears.
"well."
Zhu Qingxiong sighed deeply when he heard this. thigh
Everyone knows that those who are in their position should seek their own government, and those who are not in their position should not seek their own government.
But how many people in the world today can truly abide by their own responsibilities and never go beyond their limits?
How many people can keep a cool head and not be impulsive at all times?
How many people can control the overall situation at all times, such as drinking wine and tea?
"His Royal Highness King Yan? You are an extraordinary human being."
Thinking of this, Zhu Qingxiong couldn't help but picture Xu Yi standing on a barren mountain with his back to the bonfire and everyone.
There was even more emotion in my heart. thigh
"People can not escape from doing wrong."
"Recognizing your mistakes can greatly improve things."
Zhu Qingxiong shook his head slightly and spoke in relief.
However, no matter how much he shook his head, Xu Yi's back was still lingering in his mind.
"well."
Xu Zhenggui sighed deeply without saying anything.
What Xu Yicai said just now kept echoing in his mind. thigh
I do not know how long it has been.
Maybe a quarter of an hour or two.
Maybe more than a hundred breaths.
Xu Zhenggui slowly turned around and knelt heavily on his knees facing the figure on the barren mountain.
"Boom~!"
"Boom~!"
"Boom~!"
"Gui, thank you, His Highness King Yan, for your kindness."
Xu Zhenggui kowtowed three times.
Then he stood up and looked at Zhu Qingxiong beside him.
"Magistrate Zhu, please say goodbye."
Xu Zhenggui bowed his hands and said.
"Where is Magistrate Xu going?"
Zhu Qingxiong's expression changed slightly, he was afraid that Xu Zhenggui would get lost in his thoughts and commit suicide. thigh
"Plan your own affairs in your position."
Xu Zhenggui pointed at the well-organized river embankment not far away.
"If something goes wrong here, you will take the initiative to submit a letter to resign."
"But now, you are still the magistrate of Yanxian County."
"You should perform the duties of a county magistrate."
Xu Zhenggui said with a serious face.
......thigh
...
On the barren mountain.
Xu Yi stared expressionlessly at the river embankment below with his hands behind his back.
Along with the issuance of military orders one after another.
As well as the efficient execution of more than three thousand soldiers from the king's camp.
The torrent rolling out from the eastern section of the river embankment is initially under control.
The rest is nothing more than a matter of time. thigh
at the same time.
The government officials, county soldiers, and civilians who were originally in chaos took a break.
After being organized and dispatched by the middle and lower-level officers of Wang Camp, it initially took on a different color.
Looking down from the barren mountain.
I saw that the river embankment revealed a refreshing sense of order everywhere.
Just as Xu Yi carefully observed the river embankment below.
Wang Jingbo turned back from the river embankment quietly. thigh
"My lord."
Wang Jingbo walked two steps away from Xu Yi and said in a low voice, cupping his fists and saluting.
"explain."
Xu Yi answered.
"yes."
Wang Jingbo agreed, and immediately revealed what he had just discovered.
It's no exaggeration to say so. thigh
Every move that Xu Zhenggui and Zhu Qingxiong made after leaving the barren mountain was caught by "Xu Yi".
After hearing that Xu Zhenggui left the barren mountain, he did not turn back to rest.
Instead, some government officials, county soldiers, and fast horses were mobilized.
He was ordered to patrol all the rivers in Yanxian City as quickly as possible.
And after going deep into various mountain villages in Yanxian City to check whether there are landslides, mudslides and other disasters.
Xu Yi, who had his back to the bonfire, could not help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly for a moment.
"If you know your mistakes, you can correct them."
"It's barely possible."
Xu Yi nodded slightly and commented secretly in his heart.
Xu Zhenggui's various performances in fighting the disaster undoubtedly made Xu Yi extremely disappointed.
The reason why I am still willing to give him a chance.
It's just because of his desperate efforts to fight the disaster.
And it's just about taking care of the people of Yanxian City.
Although Xu Zhenggui's various performances in resisting disasters seem to be beyond comparison. thigh
But in the eyes of ordinary people, he is actually a rare and good official.
If this opportunity passes.
Xu Zhenggui still cannot meet the lowest standard in his heart.
Then what awaits Xu Zhenggui will inevitably be spending the rest of his life in the most insignificant official position in Prince Yan's palace.
"No need to explore further."
Xu Yi shook his head slightly to calm himself.
"Yes."
Wang Jingbo agreed and then silently stepped aside.
at the same time.
Several waves of messengers rushed quickly along the river embankment towards the bonfire in the barren mountain.
"Your Majesty, news from all ministries has arrived at the foot of the mountain."
Wang Jingbo looked at it carefully and then stepped out again, cupping his hands and clasping his fists.
"pass."
Xu Yi slowly turned around and faced the bonfire. thigh
"yes!"
Wang Jingbo agreed, then quickly turned around and headed towards the foot of the mountain.
Not long after.
Several messenger soldiers followed Wang Jingbo to the bonfire on the hillside.
"Let us pay our respects to the prince."
Several messengers trembled slightly, lowered their heads and saluted in unison with their fists clasped.
"No courtesy."
Xu Yi waved his hands slightly, and then stretched his cold hands to Yan Yan.
A seemingly insignificant little action, but it invisibly relieved several people who were delivering orders.
Nervous heart.
"Your Majesty."
"The water conditions in Wangjiatun are under control."
"Chang Qianhu's troops and reinforcements of 500 soldiers are now resting in Wangjiatun, waiting for the king's order."
"Your Majesty."
"The water conditions in Hejia Town are under control."
"The Youqianhu tribe and the reinforcements of 1,500 soldiers are now resting in Hejia Town, waiting for the king's order."
"Your Majesty."
"The water conditions in Ziliu Township are under control."
"Zhang Qianhu's troops and a thousand reinforcements are now resting in Ziliu Township, waiting for the king's order."
"Your Majesty."
"The water conditions in Mengzhuang Township are under control."
"Ye Qianhu's troops and thousands of reinforcements are now resting in Mengzhuang Township, waiting for the king's order."
"Your Majesty."
"Xin Xiaowei's two thousand soldiers and horses have arrived five miles away from Yanxian City."
Pieces of good news came out one after another from the mouths of several messengers.
Although there was no violent storm in the sky at this time, it was still pitch black.
There is still some time left before the real dawn.
By the campfire in the deserted mountains.
When Xu Yi heard this, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and a smile finally appeared on his expressionless face. thigh
"Instruct Xin Sixuan to arrive here in two quarters of an hour."
"Switch defenses with Cao Xijiang's troops."
"Instructions are given to Qu Baotian, You Yaoqing, Chang Sanjin, Zhang Junsong, and Ye Guolu."
"Every family is within the territory of Yanxian City."
"Immediately return to my hometown to visit my relatives."
"One person returns home, two people accompany each other."
"Make statistics on the losses at the homes of all the soldiers."
Xu Yi pondered for a few breaths, and then ordered in a deep voice.
"Follow the order!"
After hearing this, several messengers clasped their fists in salute and quickly disappeared around the bonfire.
After several messengers completely disappeared from sight.
Xu Yi turned around and sighed silently.
...
......thigh
Halfway through Mao time.
The sky, which had been gloomy for several days, finally brightened slightly.
At the foot of the barren mountain.
Countless soldiers from Wang Daying formed circular military formations one after another.
Sitting on the ground around blazing bonfires.
Although the soldiers of Wang Daying sitting on the ground all looked tired.
But there is always a smile from the heart on his face. thigh
The outermost edge of the circular military formation is not far away.
Countless people in Yanxing City spontaneously carried stoves, food and other items.
One after another, curls of smoke were lit outside the circular military formation.
Bowl after bowl of steaming porridge and rice were delivered to the circular military formation through the hands of the common people.
Although most of the porridge is old grain.
But I don’t know why.
However, the soldiers of Wang Daying ate particularly delicious food. thigh
Halfway up the barren mountain.
Xu Yi held a bowl of brown rice porridge and sat on the ground around the campfire with the generals.
Although the porridge and rice in his hands are made from brown rice.
But there is no trace of gravel or anything in it.
It can be seen that the people of Yanxing City have great intentions.
Xu Yi finished the last mouthful of porridge and rice in the bowl, and then looked at the happy soldiers and civilians at the foot of the mountain.
The slightly raised corners of his mouth never dropped. thigh
Not long after.
Xu Zhenggui, half-dressed, finally mustered up the courage to walk to the foot of the barren mountain again.
"Your Majesty, the magistrate of Yancheng City wants to see you."
After receiving the news, Wang Jingbo quickly walked to Xu Yi's side.
"Let him come up."
Xu Yi calmed down after hearing the words and then gave instructions.
"Yes."
Wang Jingbo agreed and then quickly walked towards the messenger.
more than a moment
After the bell.
Xu Zhenggui walked cautiously three steps away from Xu Yi.
"Your Majesty, Xu Zhenggui, pays homage to His Royal Highness, King Yan."
Xu Zhenggui bowed deeply and bowed his hands.
"No gift."
Xu Yi slowly stood up from the campfire. thigh
"His Royal Highness King Yan."
"This official is entrusted by the people of Yanxing City."
"I am here to respectfully invite His Royal Highness King Yan and Master Wang to come to the city to rest."
Xu Zhenggui bowed deeply again.
"Magistrate Xu has a heart-to-heart with the people of Yanxing City."
"However, it is really inappropriate for a large army to enter the city."
Xu Yi glanced at Xu Zhenggui meaningfully, and then refused. thigh
The vassal king has no power over the people's livelihood.
He sent troops to aid Yanxian City, which was already an act of transcendence.
Although Sun Daohua can beg hard to block the crowd in the court.
But this must be based on the premise that the army never entered the city.
Suppose the army enters the city today.
Even though Xu Yi's whole body is covered with mouth.
I'm afraid it will be difficult to explain this clearly. thigh
"It's because I lacked consideration."
"This time the city is in danger, but there are many manors outside the city that are vacant."
"I wonder if Master Wang can go to that vacant place to rest for a while."
Xu Zhenggui's face did not change at all when he heard this. It was obvious that the so-called manor outside the city was the real place of preparation.
"Can."
Xu Yi glanced at Xu Zhenggui meaningfully again, then nodded in agreement.
The army rushed for a day and a night, experienced two violent storms, and went deep into the flood flow to block water and save people many times. thigh
The nearly 20,000 soldiers were all exhausted physically and mentally.
What is most needed at this time is to find a sheltered place to rest and recuperate.
To prevent potential harm caused by winter cold.
But in Xu Yi's original plan.
After all the soldiers have eaten.
He will break the army into pieces and divide them into various towns and even villages in Yanxian City for temporary lodging.
But now there are better options. thigh
Xu Yi would not be able to choose the more uncontrollable way of breaking things into parts compared to the manor.
"Leave a few people to lead the way."
"I will make arrangements later."
Xu Yi calmed down briefly and then gave instructions.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Xu Zhenggui was tensed and held his hands in response.
"Recruit all the doctors in the city and purchase a large amount of medicine for typhoid fever."
"At the city gate, set up a medicine shed to distribute medicines for typhoid fever."
"If you encounter someone with mobility difficulties, order the Yamen servant to come to your door and cook the food in person."
"Make sure that every citizen in Yanxian City takes at least three doses of typhoid medicine."
Xu Yi seemed to have never heard of Xu Zhenggui's change of address, and was minding his own business in ordering the next steps.
"Yes! Your Majesty!"
Seeing this, Xu Zhenggui couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief, and then hurriedly raised his hands again.
"Besides."
"From today onwards, the people of Yanxing City must boil drinking water thoroughly before drinking it."
"Choose those who have excellent medical skills among those who heal themselves."
"Order them to go deep into every township, town, and village to strictly guard against a major epidemic."
Xu Yi commanded again in a deep voice.
After the flood, there will be a great epidemic.
There is no reason why Xu Yi should not treat this matter with caution.
As for the order that the people of Yanxing City must boil the water thoroughly before drinking it. thigh
Although this move cannot completely avoid the epidemic, it can isolate it at all costs.
"Follow the order!"
Listen to the word "epidemic".
Xu Zhenggui couldn't help but straighten his face, and then bowed his hands in a serious manner.
"All the county government tents will be transported here later."
"As for the problem of stagnant water in the fields."
"We will deal with it after I wake up."
"During this period, anyone is strictly prohibited from draining water into drains."
Xu Yi commanded again in a deep voice.
The words are over.
Xu Yi waved his hand slightly to signal Xu Zhenggui to step aside.
"Follow the order!"
"I'll take my leave first."
Xu Zhenggui raised his hands and saluted knowingly. thigh
After Xu Zhenggui's figure completely disappeared halfway up the hillside.
Xu Yi immediately looked at the messenger beside him.
"Call to Qu Baotian, Dong Xing, You Yaoqing, Chang Sanjin, Zhang Junsong, Ye Guolu, and Niu Yuanheng."
"Soldiers from all ministries will stay nearby and rest."
"At the time of Shen, except for the soldiers returning home."
"The rest will all go outside Yanxing City."
"Besides."
"Send the order to Chongwen."
"Tents, medicinal materials, food and other supplies must arrive at Yanxian City before Shen Shi."
Xu Yi slowly opened his mouth and gave instructions.
"Follow the order!"
Wang Jingbo agreed, and then quickly walked towards the ordering soldiers on the side.
Xu Yi calmed down briefly.
Then he looked at the personal guard Gu Dengyun on the side. thigh
With Xu Yi issuing military orders one after another.
The more than five thousand soldiers of the king's camp under the barren mountain began to move quickly again.
Not long after.
There were only a hundred personal guards and a thousand soldiers left near the entire barren mountain.
