Deng Chun glanced at Ronan and did not give a specific answer. He just grinned: "So, Mr. Lieutenant Colonel should have experienced the 'black flood season' in 80 years. He must be deeply impressed."
"Oh, indeed." Frith told the truth. The "black flood season" that year was indeed one of the most thrilling experiences he had since joining the army.
Among the people present, Ronan was hard to say and Tiger didn't care. Zhao Xi had heard Frith brag about it several times. Liu Fengming was about the same age as Frith. Even though he was currently in Huaicheng, he had heard about it.
That is, Long Qi, who was still young at the time and was in the north. He had no idea about this matter. He was most curious: "Is there anything special about the Black Flood of 1980?"
At this time, Deng Chun made another small move: "My godmother is a tour guide, let her speak."
It's none of the tour guide's business.
Thinking so, most of the eyes of Long Qi and others were projected on Wen Huilan's face. The latter didn't seem to feel dissatisfied. After thinking about it for a moment, he actually followed Deng Chun's "suggestion" and said:
"Rather than saying that the Black Flood of 1980 was special, it is better to say that the year 1980 itself was special. That year, the western plateau area and the central-south volcanic area all entered the 'bleeding season', and it lasted for a particularly long time. From February to August, there was basically no Stop.
"There was a problem upstream, and Lake City was not immune. In May, the first wave of floods broke through the pass and poured into the upper river waters. The black flood began, nearly a month earlier than usual, and the intensity was far higher than in previous years... …Since 1980, there is no comparable year.”
After briefly introducing the background, she smiled and relinquished the role of narrator: "Mr. Lieutenant Colonel is the person involved. I think I will have more real feelings."
Frith glanced at her but didn't say anything back.
The emotion of "righteous indignation" also has its ups and downs, and with Liu Fengming watching eagerly from one side and Long Qi making waves on the Internet, he, an "outsider", cannot always rush to the front.
So he confirmed Wen Huilan's statement: "Indeed, the 'bleeding season' in Chuncheng and Yancheng upstream is so frustrating that it can't be solved by procrastination. When the spring floods come in April and May, those restless deformities will flow along the river. Next, trouble begins in Lake City.
"The first two months were actually fine, but in July and August, when the summer floods came, it rained heavily. It was like the Pacific Ocean was hanging above our heads and pounding down. I remember it never stopped. The flood pushed up the "Black Flood" layer by layer. The Shanghe Satellite City burst directly, and the whole city was washed away.
"Our troops were also forced to fully retreat to the main city and the other two satellite cities, and were almost divided and surrounded. At that time, I felt that Lake City is just an island, and it has already floated..."
Long Qi listened and counted: "Wait, isn't it! Of the four satellite cities of Shanghe in the east, Guanglin in the north, Babao in the west, Yanhu in the south, and Lake City, only one Shanghe was flooded, why are there only two left? "
Fries sneered: "Because the Yanhu Lake on the other side of the river gave up before the spring flood was over, leaving them to fend for themselves. Many people were forced to seek refuge in nearby homeless settlements, and then... haha, after a few years they were treated as homeless people. I’ve brought my identity back.”
As he said that, Frith's eyes turned to Wen Huilan and Deng Chun's faces. In the end, those two were fine. Ronan, the boss, turned his attention to him and listened very seriously.
Deng Chun saw that Ronan was interested in this topic, so he took the initiative again and chimed in to join in the fun: "Mr. Luo may not know that the black flood period was probably the most difficult period since the reconstruction of Lake City after the war. Black floods and heavy rains It's just a double attack, the most troublesome thing is the subsequent aberrant infection - the city defense is still there, but it really can't stop the virus.
"I remember the data from that year: there were approximately 12 million people diagnosed with stage III infection, and the five-year survival rate was less than 8%. In fact, from 1980 to 1987, since the founding of Lake City, The rare seven consecutive years of negative population growth all started from this.”
"Damn, so miserable?"
Zhao Xi was startled. Just because he knew about this, it didn't mean he knew the cruel details.
Have there been such tragic casualties since the founding era? How can the people of Hucheng bear it?
Deng Chun spread his hands: "If the homeless people hadn't returned to the city and surged higher, the data would have been even worse than it is now. But so what?
"From the founding of Lake City in 2065 to 2080, the average annual population death rate was about 15 per 1,000, twice as high as before the Third World War. What did everyone say? We are not busy with childbirth, improvement, or at least maintenance. Authority? The fact is that since the Aberration Era, the shock of death has become lower, and people’s tolerance threshold has increased... No matter how miserable it is, can it be as shocking as the annual average of 7% during the three wars? In fact, I have always felt that the 7% figure is conservative. "
Fries was surprised again: "You are young, you remember this kind of thing clearly."
"I came across this when I was studying case studies." Deng Chun smiled slightly, "We who do business are most afraid of not having customers and losing market expectations. In those years, my father also had a miserable business, and I always have lingering fears when I talk about it... ...Hey, he didn't care in 1980, but the next seven years were like walking on thin ice."
"So, hugging with President Gao to keep warm?" Frith couldn't help but stabbed him again.
"There's no need for 'so', they have an old relationship. But it's fair to say that a friend in need is a friend indeed in those years... By the way, during the black flood that year, did Mr. Lieutenant Colonel come to Yingtou Field? ?”
Qifeng's outstanding sentence made Frith stunned for a moment, and then he replied: "It's all blocked in the city, so there's no way I can come here. And in those years I usually took the northern route to Guanglin, and I only came here for the first time in 1981."
"Then you might as well be my godmother. She came here during the 'Black Flood'. Right godmother?"
Wen Huilan glanced flatly, rubbed her lips and teeth lightly, and couldn't even make out the words, which was a response.
Deng Chun leaned back slightly, showing an exaggerated gesture of fear or deliberate fear, but he still smiled on his face.
How the two of them are "loving mothers and filial piety" is beyond the control of others. But everyone was somewhat surprised, especially Frith.
As someone who experienced the "Black Flood" that year, probably no one at the scene understood better than him what the conditions were like in the wilderness and mountainous areas at that time.
He tried to recall some of the information he collected back then: "There were settlements here, but during the black flood in 1980, I heard they were strategically abandoned. All the people gathered at the foot of the mountain to help prevent the river from drying up... Was there anyone here at that time? ?”
Long Qi was thinking about another line: "Could it be filming? Wait, the flood scene in Dongqing is indeed a real scene!"
He is over-associating.
Wen Huilan laughed when she heard this, and the fine lines on the corners of her lips were clearly visible: "No, "Holly" was still in the pre-production stage in 1980. Moreover, even if I wanted to film it during the black flood, the producer would not agree..."
She didn't want to go into too many details.
The problem is, when you have a godson with ulterior motives, certain things won't go your way easily.
Deng Chun answered naturally: "It's true that we can't take pictures. At that time, only Yingtou Field is left here."
He motioned for everyone to walk a dozen steps east, and they were almost at the end of the small square. This is the southern slope of the highland. Going south across the river is the vast mountains, and to the east is the river where Ronan and others came. .
The water on the north bank of the river is shallow, and below it is the river beach that is submerged only when the water rises. But when you're above, you don't need to sail a boat, but when you look out into the distance, you feel that the river is wide, and the sparkling waves wash over your eyes and heart, making you feel relaxed.
But what Deng Chun said next was not so beautiful: "During the black flood period in 1980, there were continuous heavy rains here, and a huge barrier lake was formed downstream. The river water and rainwater could not be drained out, and the water level in the upper reaches rose by 7 meters. Except for Yingying The top site is higher and part of it is still visible. The rabbit pile on the west side, including other buildings on both sides, is completely submerged in water.
"Strictly speaking, we couldn't see the iconic eagle head at that time, only the raging mudslides, and the broken corpses of birds and beasts, deformed creatures and homeless people who couldn't escape in time... If my godmother were like that If you dive into the water for filming, the effect will probably be more tragic."
These words made Long Qi want to look at him: "It's as if you saw it with your own eyes."
"When you've been here for a long time, there will always be someone who can talk about what happened back then."
"Is it considered a long time just for two months of rotation?
"Just be more proactive. After all, the difference between active and passive information acquisition can be worth a year."
Okay, this guy has a really sharp tongue.
Long Qi's target is Wen Huilan, and he doesn't want to waste his energy on Deng Chun, especially when this person intentionally or unintentionally tries to cause trouble with his "godmother".
Therefore, Long Qi just smiled without going into details.
He also didn't want to get too deep into the issue of "Wen Huilan's Black Flood Adventures." This incident itself is quite legendary, and it complements the legendary actress Wen Huilan even more.
"Mu Qiang" can be regarded as human nature, and there is also a situation where "three views follow the five senses". If you don't do it right, you don't know where the online public opinion will go.
Considering this, Long Qiqiang suppressed his strong curiosity and kept silent.
The problem is, just because he can tolerate it, doesn't mean that others should.
Zhao Xi couldn't help but say: "So, how did Ms. Wen survive in that environment... Well, why did you come here?"
Wen Huilan smiled but didn't answer.
However, this restrained approach is doomed to be ineffective today.
Deng Chun answered the question fluently: "She said it! In the early preparations for "Holly", she was the leading role and was responsible for the relationship, so she had to work hard. At that time, she was experiencing life in a homeless tribe... I Mr. Lieutenant Colonel, you said you are familiar with this area, but you may not be as good as my godmother."
Wen Huilan touched the lower end of the gauze scarf with her fingers.
Deng Chun raised his hands and surrendered, which meant that this wave of evildoing came to an end: "Okay, don't always be like Heixun Heixun. If we really call, I don't know how many people in Hucheng want to eat us alive. Mr. Luo, please move over and go to my place." Want to take a look at the small store?"
Ronan didn't care.
At the moment, Deng Chun led a group of people through the small square to a three-story building on the edge that was obviously many years old.
This group of people is very conspicuous. Anyone who comes to the small square in the highland will probably look this way first. The bodyguards who had stopped the boat before seemed to have found them without contacting Wen Huilan, and followed them silently.
As Deng Chun said, he is very familiar with the situation at Yingtou Field.
In just a few dozen steps, he had already explained the origins of the old buildings and dilapidated box houses around the square. As for where to supply, where to trade, who is running it now, and what is the relationship with Lake City, I also pointed out some.
For passers-by like Ronan, it may not be useful, but it is interesting to hear.
Moreover, Deng Chun is indeed a very proactive person. He always takes the initiative to say hello to passers-by. Not only does he know everyone, but as long as he is the person in charge of the fixed facade, the people of the same age who pass by, and some who are quite elderly, Most of the old people will say hello.
He treats the person in charge as a brother-in-law, is frivolous and casual towards his peers, is familiar and affectionate towards the elderly, and switches faces smoothly and naturally.
Not to mention Zhao Xi, even Long Qi secretly admired him when he saw him.
Deng Chun was still able to cover everything and explained to Ronan and others the origin of his facade room: "...Actually, these were the yards built by farmers before the Third World War. Later, people came and fled one after another. Basically, They have all become ownerless things. That is to say, the reinforcement and renovation at the back will cause them to be completely changed beyond recognition. Otherwise, in a few years, they may all become cultural relics."
At this time, he saw a person not far from the store he pointed to, and he smiled again: "Why do you say 'basically'? It's because there are really people with confirmed rights in these houses. There is such a house, from I have been holding on since the third war until now...Old Wei, Old Wei!"
"Ouch."
Zhao Xi accidentally bumped into the shoulder of Frith in front of him. He didn't care to complain about the other person stopping without warning, and his eyes were attracted to the super familiar old man.
"Why is it him again?"
Deng Chun seemed to be more affectionate towards this old man, almost frivolous: "Old Wei, it's not time to get off work yet, you left early... Also, you didn't say hello to my godmother when you saw her. ?”
