People on both sides of the river valley fell into sorrow. On the mountain on the north side of the river valley, everyone, led by the villagers, found a cave to shelter from the rain, and lit fires one by one.
But most of the soldiers and the regiment's political commissar were guarding the entrance of the cave. The political commissar looked worriedly into the distance. Although it was pitch black there, only some dark shadows could be seen vaguely, and nothing else could be seen. But in this regiment, , only he knows the true identity of the group leader.
That is the prince of the Tang Dynasty!
During this period of getting along, he had almost forgotten the identity of the other party. He was no different from ordinary soldiers like them, but now he suddenly remembered.
He was just such a prince of the Tang Dynasty, but he did similar things to them every day.
Until the political commissar saw a bright fire on the hillside in the distance suddenly became extremely conspicuous in the dark night.
In an instant, everyone cheered.
"It's okay, Commander, it's okay!" Many soldiers shouted excitedly.
The worry on the political commissar's face finally relaxed. The light of fire proved that there was someone there. The regiment leader and the others were probably fine. They had just evacuated to the highest point.
They should also be able to see the fire they built. The flood peak in the river has completely passed, although the water level in the river is still high.
But it should start to fall tomorrow. If it stops raining tomorrow, there should be a way to pick up the group leader and the others.
Everyone spent a restless night in fear. There was not enough firewood in the second half of the night, so they could only throw some wet branches to a sheltered place outside the cave to burn to prevent smoke from entering the cave.
After the smoke was almost cooked, they then tried to find a way to get the wood into the cave. Everyone managed to survive the night.
When the sky outside started to get brighter, a voice that made everyone happy came over, "The rain has stopped!"
After sleeping in a daze all night, everyone suddenly woke up. Most of the people ran out of the cave. When they came out of the cave, everyone was shocked.
The place opposite where Shanhuai Village used to be was like an earth dragon turning over, no, it was more terrifying than an earth dragon turning over, because there was nothing left there.
Except for the things they brought out yesterday, the entire Shanhuai Village has completely disappeared. The terrifying flash flood mixed with gravel and branches formed a flood similar to a mudslide, washing away everything.
There are no houses, trees, fields, or roads. There is nothing left of some poultry and livestock that I didn't have time to take away yesterday. They were washed away completely.
Everyone is shocked by the destruction caused by the power of nature, which is too powerful and human power is too small. Many women began to cry softly, not knowing whether it was because of the joy of surviving the disaster or the sadness of their homes being destroyed.
The water level of the river seems to have dropped compared to yesterday, but there are no stone bridges or anything else. It is not easy to cross the river at this current water level.
If they had not come out yesterday, they would have been like those washed away, and no one in the village would have survived.
Thinking of this, everyone was filled with joy and looked at the soldiers around them with gratitude.
At this moment, two soldiers on the opposite mountain ran towards this place crazily. When the political commissar saw this, he couldn't help feeling uneasy, and he rushed directly to the river.
The river in the canyon was not wide. When he rushed to the river, he heard the sad roars of the two soldiers on the opposite side: "Political commissar, the regiment leader died. The regiment leader was buried in Zhang Goudan's house yesterday!"
The political commissar's vision went dark, and he almost fell over! But he still held back and asked loudly: "Has the house been washed away?"
"No, the house collapsed, the team battle was suppressed below, we need tools!" the two soldiers shouted loudly.
"Go, call the villagers over and ask them where the water is flat and we can cross the river." The political commissar suppressed his grief and gave the order directly.
All the soldiers who got the news were stunned. The regiment leader...is gone? Almost immediately, the image of the group leader who was a bit hip-hop and full of majesty appeared in their minds. Although he had high demands on them, he was a very good person in private and often told them some things. The story of the powerful people of Chang'an.
He also told them that when they returned to Chang'an City, they would invite the whole group to have a drink during their break.
Now...that group leader is gone?
Everyone was in disbelief and confusion, and the villagers in Shanhuai Village were also in disbelief and uneasiness. The leader of these soldiers was gone? To save them?
Then...they...all of them looked over with some worry.
What they didn't expect was that the political commissar who had appeased the soldiers came over and said softly: "Fellow folks, do you know where this river is gentler? We want to go there and bring our regiment leader. come out."
No anger, no anger, no blaming others, still a gentle voice, a kind address, and the same respectful tone.
All the villagers were silent.
"I know, I'll take you there." A twenty-year-old boy from the village stood up.
"I'll go too!" Every villager stood up.
"No, no, just tell us where we can go." The political commissar said quickly.
"Sir, please let them go. If we don't go, we are not human beings." The old village chief also said in a low voice.
The political commissar paused and did not refuse.
They quickly found a place with gentle water flow, and everyone crossed the river and went straight to Zhang Goudan's house.
When they arrived, several soldiers were already digging with their bare hands, and Zhang Goudan and his family were also helping at a loss.
"Political commissar." Seeing the political commissar coming, three of the soldiers who were not too old hugged the political commissar and cried.
"Okay, don't cry! You are soldiers of the Tang Dynasty. You will bleed without shedding tears! Now tell me what's going on." The political commissar said loudly.
The three soldiers held back tears, while the squad leader next to them recounted what happened yesterday.
"Sir, it's... I'm sorry for you. Kill me to save your life for the leader." Zhang Goudan next to him said silently.
"What nonsense are you talking about!" the political commissar yelled, and then waved his hand and said: "Save the people first! If you want to see them alive, you will see their bodies if you die."
All the soldiers rushed over immediately. There was not much soil covering this place, and the shape of Zhang Goudan's house could still be seen clearly. So with so many people, they quickly moved everything outside. .
When they tore off the last tattered mat outside, something happened that no one expected. They seemed to be disturbed by something, and a harsh cry came from the ruins.
Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then rushed over with surprise on their faces, and followed the crying with all their hands.
When the ruins were opened and the situation inside was revealed, everyone was silent.
A rickety figure was bent in the corner of the wall. His body had been smashed into shape. The blood dyed the soil next to him brown. His neck was also bent, but his body forced a space under him. In that space, the child Zhang Goudan was crying loudly without any injuries!
