Xiao Zhixing nodded, "Indeed, floods are the main natural disaster in the south, so your appointment to oversee the repair of canals, the construction of dikes, and the maintenance of riverbanks truly shows that you care about the people's needs."

Li Jun repeatedly cupped his hands in apology, saying, "Your Highness, please don't praise me any further. I am ashamed."

Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere became relaxed.

However, the torrential rain continued for two whole hours into the evening.

Everyone frowned.

Xiao Zhixing directly told Mo Mei to go find the village chief and "have him come to see me."

"Li Wenxiu, you know this place well. Quickly contact all the surrounding areas to find out how widespread the rain is."

The two should be.

They rented a house and didn't want to attract the attention of the authorities, but if the rain didn't stop, things would get complicated.

As it got dark, the rain got heavier and heavier.

It was as if a hole had been torn in the sky, and tons of water were pouring down from it.

Now no one could remain calm. Everyone gathered in the lobby, waiting for news from all sides.

At this moment, Mo Mei arrived with several officials. Ignoring the fact that he was soaked and somewhat impolite, Mao Li Changmao, a man from Datan, knelt down with a thud, as if he had seen a lifeline. "Your Highness, gentlemen, something terrible has happened! The Xiaoyang River next to our Tan City is swollen with water and is about to overflow its banks!"

Xiao Zhixing stood up. "Have the people been notified to evacuate? Have people been organized to build a second line of defense?"

Mao Zhiren cried, “The rain came too suddenly. The people are evacuating now, but there aren’t enough people. We can’t set up a second line of defense.”

At this moment, news also came from Li Jun's side: "There is heavy rain in the southern, southeastern and central parts of Huzhou, especially in the area around Datanli, and the same situation is in Yuansha County."