The two carriages drove slowly toward the outer city and were almost at the edge of the inner city.
Guo Tianyang frowned through the car window.
After several days of heavy rain, there will be some water accumulation in every neighborhood. In fact, the edges of the inner city have been neglected, and the water has begun to get deeper.
If we go to the outer city, I'm afraid the situation will be even worse.
But before entering the outer city, something worse happened. Rain began to fall sparsely from the sky.
Guo Tianyang couldn't help but feel lucky that he had brought more umbrellas.
Your Majesty will definitely get out of the car soon, and it will be bad if you get wet by then.
Emperor Jing apparently heard the sound of raindrops falling on the roof of the car. He glanced out the window, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes, and then he closed his eyes and began to fall asleep.
After arriving in the outer city, what Guo Tianyang was worried about finally happened.
Thunder began to thunder in the sky, and the rain became heavier and heavier.
The seriousness of the water accumulation in the outer city is far from being as light as described in the memorial.
The water has even begun to spread to nearly half of the wheel.
The outer city was repaired in a hurry, and the drainage system was not carefully designed. Coupled with the lack of maintenance, most of its functions were still damaged. It can be said to be dispensable in the face of such heavy rains.
What's even more frightening now is that there are scattered domestic garbage and even human and animal excrement floating in the stagnant water, and the stench is unstoppable for a while.
Emperor Jing slowly opened his eyes when he heard the thunder, looked out of the car and was stunned.
As far as the eye can see, there is already a vast land. In addition to garbage, there are also some wooden stools and other things floating on the water.
Emperor Jing looked from a distance, and through the rain curtain he vaguely seemed to see a group of people in the distance. He could still vaguely hear roars and howls in his ears, so he ordered: "Go find someone to see what that is?"
The accompanying guards sitting outside the carriage received the order and jumped off the carriage, wading through the water and walking towards that location.
Not long after, the guard came back and said with a depressed face: "Your Majesty, the heavy rain washed away a row of old houses, and someone is missing. They said they were looking for the elderly and children, but... the neighbors have been helping to search for half an hour. .I am afraid..."
The thunder in the sky kept ringing, and Emperor Jing felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
The old man...the child drowned like this?
Guo Tianyang was also stuck in his throat. No one in the palace knew Emperor Jing better than him.
As he grows older over the years, His Majesty's heart has become softer and softer. Especially seeing such a scene, I don't know how uncomfortable he feels.
The three elders in the car behind stuck their heads out of the car window and saw the busy figures of a group of people in the distance.
Everyone was silent. The world was already at peace, but such a tragedy happened openly in the capital.
The three of them couldn't help but sigh in the carriage.
"I have often seen reports of drownings in heavy rains in memorials over the years. I didn't expect to see it with my own eyes today... unexpectedly..." Zhang Dongxiang couldn't continue talking.
The words "horrible" stuck in my throat.
Zheng Qiao sighed: "Natural disasters are not determined by people... Life and death are determined by heaven. This is fate."
Zhang Dongxiang suddenly blushed and became a little excited: "This is not a natural disaster, it is simply an official's negligence! There can be no accumulation of water in the palace and the nearby outer city, why can't it be done here?"
Li Yansong closed his eyes and fell asleep, thinking constantly in his mind.
The tragedy has happened. There is no point in arguing about this now. It is better to think about how to solve it.
There were actually some people on the street at this time, some holding children and some carrying packages. Perhaps these people's houses had collapsed and they were trying to find a way out.
The further the car travels towards the outer city, the more difficult it becomes, and it is now traveling at a snail's pace.
The driver didn't dare to speed up. If there were a big rock or a big hole below, the whole carriage might tip over.
Emperor Jing couldn't sit still and asked, "How far is Dengjinfang?"
Guo Tianyang said hurriedly: "We're here, it's just ahead. Your Majesty, the situation ahead should be even worse. Please stay here for a moment. I'll go to the workshop first to see if there's anyone available to help."
Emperor Jing looked at the situation outside and saw that a thin layer of water was seeping out of the carriage under his feet. He could only nod helplessly.
Unexpectedly, Guo Tianyang just stuck his head out and suddenly said in surprise: "Ah, Your Majesty. A small boat is coming over there! But there must be something wrong."
"Drive over there and see if you can help them."
There was a small boat not far away, stuck in place. On the boat were several young men in rich attire, and there were servants holding umbrellas beside them.
There were two people who looked like guards under the boat, wading in the water and trying to push the boat.
The carriage drove hard in the direction of the boat, and finally arrived near the boat. Emperor Jing opened the curtain and was stunned.
The guards under the boat were pushing the boat hard, and several young men were actually talking and laughing on the boat, as if they were discussing poetry.
Not far away, there were still a few people standing, soaked in the rain.
There were old people and women with children in their arms, their weak bodies shivering from the cold.
Emperor Jing got out of the carriage and shouted to the boat: "What happened? Do you need help?"
When a young man on the boat saw someone coming to help, his eyes immediately lit up and he cupped his hands and said: "Thank you sir, our boat is stuck and we need help. I wonder if you can let your servants help, I will be very grateful!" "
Emperor Jing winked, and the guard immediately swam into the water to push the boat.
Both sides worked together, but the boat was still motionless!
The young men on the boat are anxious, why is the boat still not moving? We can't be stuck here forever, right?
Thinking about it, he turned his eyes to the people not far away and shouted: "People over there! Come over and help me push the boat. If you push the boat out, you will be rewarded heavily!"
When the young master spoke, those few honest people in shabby clothes would not dare to disobey.
He came over cautiously to help push the boat.
But due to his poor body, he couldn't add much strength, especially since there was a woman carrying a child on her chest.
Emperor Jing felt a little angry and asked loudly: "These people have no strength standing in the water. Let them get on the boat to rest."
Hearing Emperor Jing speak like this, several young masters were a little surprised.
As they looked at each other, there was a hint of smile in their eyes.
Before they could speak, the servant holding an umbrella at the side became unhappy: "This boat was sent by Mr. Yan Guo'an to provide disaster relief. How can untouchables get on it? If they push the boat, we will be rewarded. Don't talk too much." !”
The woman standing in the water lowered her head and tried hard to push the boat with her arms. At the same time, she was afraid that the child in her arms would be soaked by the rain. However, even she and the child were soaked by the rain.
The child cried loudly in the woman's arms, and the woman could only comfort her in a low voice with tears in her eyes.
Emperor Jing's heart suddenly burst into anger, and he jumped out of the carriage!
The three pavilion elders were shocked when they saw this, and hurriedly waded from the carriage into the water, accompanying Emperor Jing.
Guo Tianyang was absent-minded for a while. He first took two umbrellas from the car and then jumped into the water.
One was given to Emperor Jing, and the other was handed to the woman.
Emperor Jing walked to the boat full of anger. Before he could say anything, the servant from before actually poked his head over.
Condescendingly, he said with a joking expression: "What kind of good guy am I? You want to take the boat too, right?"
Emperor Jing was filled with anger and was about to speak when he suddenly heard a crisp sound.
The servant was hit hard in the face by the young master beside him, and the servant covered his face in fear.
The young master looked at the servant who was full of grievances and cursed: "You bitch slave! They are here to help us, do you still have any hospitality?"
When Emperor Jing saw this, his face turned slightly pale.
Although these people don't have much kindness, they are at least reasonable.
While he was thinking about this, the young master already pointed at the people pushing the boat and asked with a smile: "Sir, you want them to get on the boat, right? It's not impossible. How about you help push the boat? Take them with you as soon as the boat leaves." How about fucking them?"
The three pavilion elders immediately looked at each other angrily!
Guo Tianyang's chest rose and fell rapidly, and finally he couldn't help but screamed, rushed forward with his teeth and claws bared, and cursed: "You bastard! How dare you let my master...ah!!"
Before he could finish his words, the servant who had been beaten just kicked him and knocked him into the water.
The whole person fell directly into the water, gulu gulu bubbled a few times, and then was pulled up again.
But he choked a lot of dirty water in his mouth, and he couldn't speak for a while. He just kept coughing.
When Li Yansong saw this, he quickly slapped him on the back.
The loyal dog attribute of the servant was aroused, and he cursed again: "Old man! I'll give you some face! Do you have the right to speak here? If you don't speak cleanly, your legs will be broken!"
The young master did not scold the servant at this moment, but had a contemptuous smile on his face.
He said jokingly: "Oh my! Why did it happen like this? Have you thought about it? Will you push this boat or not...?"
Seeing how arrogant he was, Zhang Dongxiang couldn't hold back his violent temper for a long time. He rolled up his sleeves and went to fight.
Guo Tianyang held him tightly, and now he went up to fight him. That bitch just now was very powerful and condescending. You, a dry old man, might not have been kicked to death directly.
His Majesty will give his orders soon, and no one inside will be able to leave by then!
Emperor Jing glanced at the people who were still struggling to push the boat in the rain, put his hands on the boat like solid ice and said: "Push, but you'd better keep your promise."
As soon as Emperor Jing finished speaking, the servant actually hugged his arms again and mocked: "Old man, you are very courageous. The person sitting here is my young master, the famous Su Rongxuan and Su Juren in the house. He is a guest of Master Yan. Naturally, he speaks like a Yan Jiuding, do you still dare to question me? Who are you?!"
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