Chapter 457: Formulate a flood control strategy

After asking this question, Judge Zhang looked at Xu Ziwen to see what "brilliant ideas" he could come up with.

"I think we should build a dam here to divert the river." Xu Ziwen pointed to a place.

"Sir Xu, if we build a dam here, what will happen to these five villages?" Judge Zhang pointed at the five villages and said aggressively.

"These five villages can't..."

"Master Xu, you are the father and mother of Hegu County. How can you ignore the safety of the people?"

Xu Ziwen's face turned red with anger. He also wanted to save those five villages, but there was really no other way.

When the situation was at a stalemate, Wei Qing made the final decision: "Let's do as Lord Xu says."

Xu Ziwen's idea actually coincided with his. Building a dam at the place Xu Ziwen pointed out was actually the best way. In this way, the water would flood a large area of wasteland instead of the village.

"Sir Wu, what about these five villages..." Judge Zhang said immediately.

"Do you have a way to save all the villages?" Wei Qing asked, "If you do what you just said, then large areas of villages here will be submerged in the ocean."

Judge Zhang had no words to refute and could only shut up.

"Ziwen, you are responsible for moving the people from these five villages out." Wei Qing said.

Xu Ziwen quickly responded, "Yes, sir."

"Doctor Zhang." Wei Qing said.

"I am here."

"You are responsible for recruiting soldiers and craftsmen. I want you to recruit 3,000 men within three days." Wei Qing said.

"Yes, sir."

Wei Qing gave orders one by one, and everyone left.

…

Tangli looked at Qiuyue who was serving him.

"Qiuyue, how are your family members?" Tangli asked.

Qiuyue plopped down and knelt directly in front of Tangli.

"Thank you, ma'am, and thank you, sir. My family is all fine." Qiuyue's eyes were red.

Last night, she saw her family and they were all okay and being accommodated.

Her grandmother was carried out by Lord Wu.

If it weren't for Lord Wu...

She couldn't even imagine the outcome.

"I'm glad you're okay. Get up." Tang Li said.

Qiuyue stood up and remembered the kindness in her heart. She could never repay this kindness even if she worked like a slave for the rest of her life.

Tang Li raised his head and saw Wei Qing walking in.

Wei Qing walked straight to Tang Li and kissed her on the forehead. Not feeling it was not enough, he kissed her soft lips again.

Qiuyue quickly lowered her head, her face slightly red. The imperial envoy looked scary, but in front of the lady, he seemed like a different person. He was very gentle to the lady and very loving to her.

"Wife, I'm going to build a dam." Wei Qing said.

"Well, be careful." Tang Li said.

This time, he didn’t know when he would be able to come back, so Tang Li hugged his waist, not wanting to let go.

Wei Qing leaned in close, whispered in her ear, "Don't worry, I have the blessing of my wife~"

Tangli's ears suddenly turned red.

The two of them whispered in each other's ears for a while before Wei Qing let her go.

"Wife, I'm leaving."

"Um."

Wei Qing turned around, walked to the door, paused, and looked back again.

"Really leaving."

Tangli smiled: "Wait for you to come back."

Wei Qing looked at his wife deeply, turned around and walked away quickly.

Tangli was not idle, and went to Chunmian Villa.

The villa, which was once a place of luxury and enjoyment, is now crowded with people.

The victims now have a place to stay and no longer have to be exposed to the rain and wind, and everyone is in a good mood.

"Let me tell you, our Imperial Envoy is quite a capable man. It's said that on the day he arrived, County Magistrate Chu was drinking with a beautiful woman in his arms, and our Imperial Envoy walked in and killed him instantly."

"That County Magistrate Chu bullied men and women and treated us as animals. It's a great relief to see him killed!"

"Who says it's not? It was the Imperial Envoy's wife who decided to let us move into this Spring Sleeping Courtyard this time!"

"This lord and lady are such good people!"

Tang Li listened to the discussions, smiled slightly, and went straight to find Fan Yuexi.

Fan Yuexi was steaming rice in the kitchen.

Tang Li walked in and saw that her face was red and she was sweating all over. She was overheated.

"Why don't you let other people come?" Tang Li asked.

"Other people have other work to do, and I'm just sitting there doing nothing." Fan Yuexi said.

Tangli walked up to her and said, "I'll light the fire, you take a break."

"Need not……"

"obedient."

Fan Yuexi then stood up, stepped aside and looked at Tang Li.

She is very skilled in making fire and is very good at her job.

Who would have thought that she was the wife of the imperial envoy?

Tangli felt her gaze: "What are you looking at?"

"I've never seen an official's wife like you." Fan Yuexi said.

He is very humble, efficient at work, and gentle and peaceful.

"That's because you don't have much experience." Tang Li said with a smile.

It’s not that I’m inexperienced, the fact is that people like Tang Li are very rare.

"With the imperial envoy and you here, our Hegu County is saved." Fan Yuexi said.

"My husband and I will do our best," Tang Li said, looking at Fan Yuexi, "You and your brother are also very capable."

In the face of natural disasters, human power is limited, but they are willing to do their best, which is worthy of admiration.

Fan Yuexi moved a small stool and sat down next to Tang Li.

"My father taught us to be grateful and repay kindness since we were young. In fact, my father was an orphan when he was young and grew up eating at many people's homes. My father often said that Hegu County was his benefactor. Later, his business grew bigger and bigger, but he never forgot it." Fan Yuexi said.

Tang Li admires Fan Yuexi's father very much for raising two such good children.

"Every year around this time, Hegu County always suffers a disaster. If we're lucky, we'll be flooded, but if we're unlucky, our homes will be wiped out. What do we do? We wait until the flood is over, then we can come back and rebuild our houses. So, the people of Hegu County are very poor, and life is very hard. Our greatest wish is to never be flooded again, to live and work in peace."

"Lord Song is a good man. At that time, everyone thought the flood problem could be solved..."

Fan Yuexi remembered that when Lord Song proposed the flood control strategy, everyone was very happy and full of hope...

"Who would have thought that something like that would happen later? God is blind." Fan Yuexi said.

Tangli knew that Lord Song was a skilled flood control expert, but unfortunately, he died in a major flood five years ago. He left behind many works on flood control, providing valuable advice for future generations.

His greatest wish was probably to see the people free from the suffering of floods, but unfortunately he never saw it until his death.

"Mr. Song worked so hard for so many years, but in the end, everything was ruined by the man surnamed Chang!" Speaking of the man surnamed 'Chang', Fan Yuexi gritted his teeth.

"What's going on with this Chang?" Tang Li asked.

"After Mr. Song passed away, this Chang took over his job. As a result, the flood became even more serious than before." Fan Yuexi said.

Even though this man died in the flood, he is still a sinner of their Hegu County!

As much as they admire Mr. Song, they hate Mr. Chang!

often……

Tang Li always felt that this surname was familiar.