Chapter 769 I Guess He Doesn’t Dare to Kill Me

Xu Yu said with a tense face, "Where is that useless Qian An?"

"Didn't he lead his men out of Nanyun a long time ago under the pretext of chasing the pirates?"

The man who answered had a look of deep sarcasm on his face, mockingly saying, "Chasing the bandits was originally an excuse Qian An and the others came up with to avoid the flood. It seems like a big show, but in reality, they didn't contribute much."

"According to investigation, the route Qian An took to pursue the bandits was different from the direction they fled. He only sent a group of men to encircle and suppress them while they were fleeing for their lives, but it wasn't very effective."

Qian An never thought about trying his best.

This person even made his own calculations, thinking of saving his life first and then worrying about other things.

Xu Yu chuckled and said, "He thinks he's already got evidence that I accepted gold and silver, and he's certain that even if he fails to deal with the disaster, I will cover it up for him."

It’s a pity that Xu Yu didn’t care at all about being impeached for corruption.

Xu Yu closed his eyes and said with a murderous intent that lingered, "Notify those lurking around Qian An and use Hao Liang's name to finish him off."

If there were no concerns about floods, Qian An would have been destined to suffer the same fate.

But now we have to do it earlier.

With one word, Xu Yu decided Qian An's fate. He said directly, "The Ningnan dam cannot have any mistakes. Send more people to guard the dam. Make sure it is well guarded!"

"Hao Liang can't stay either."

"Pass the order down. Before Hao Liang and his group arrive in Ningnan, kill them all at all costs. Leave no one alive!"

"If these beasts really do tamper with the Ningnan dam, don't blame me for not remembering our past friendship!"

"yes!"

The instructions were passed down one by one, and effective response plans from Nan Yun were also being arranged in full swing.

According to the order issued by the Governor of Jiangnan, officials of all ranks in the Jiangnan area who still had their heads saved did not dare to slack off in the slightest.

The sound of hammers digging canals in the city was louder than the raindrops, and people carrying sand bags were coming and going on the shore.

All the low-lying houses were cleared out, and everyone, young and old, moved to higher ground.

Rice, grain and medicine are all distributed by the government at designated locations and times every day.

Those who tried to take advantage of the disaster to make money were dealt with swiftly, and all the property and assets seized were confiscated and handed over to the government for unified distribution.

The remaining few companies in the Nanxun Chamber of Commerce did not say a word, but took the initiative to contribute money and expressed their willingness to cooperate, no matter how much money or effort they spared.

With unified and orderly deployment, as well as the full mobilization of manpower and materials, although the people are still in fear of the flood, there are not many waves and everything is under control.

During the time Xu Yu stayed in the Governor's Mansion, he had already taken over the entire Jiangnan area, which Emperor Yongshun thought he still had under his control.

Now……

"There are still 30,000 troops left outside Nanyun City."

A mere 30,000 people, Xu Yu didn't take them seriously before.

But now the flood with unpredictable consequences is like a bloody thunder that may explode at any time, or like a sharp knife against the throat.

If we want to deal with this catastrophe with all our strength, these 30,000 people will become a huge hidden danger.

Xu Yu closed his eyes and said, "The commander of the 30,000-man army is called Yuan Cai?"

"good."

"Yuan Cai was originally a leader in the Cavalry Battalion. He had little experience and his family background wasn't outstanding. It shouldn't have been his turn to lead the troops into battle."

The speaker twitched his lips in a subtle, almost mocking way, and said delicately, "But there really was no one else available in Kyoto. It was only at General Chen's recommendation that he was temporarily appointed General of Chariots and Cavalry, leading 30,000 troops to garrison Jiangnan."

In fact, people who know the situation here find it very funny.

Yuan Cai was a general appointed by Emperor Yongshun and had 30,000 troops under his command. However, when he arrived at the place, he was blocked by a mere chamber of commerce.

Even now, the Nanxun Chamber of Commerce has fallen apart and completely changed camps, but Yuan Cai is still leading his troops and is blocked a hundred miles away from Nanyun, not daring to cross the border at all.

Such a person has no murderous intent in his heart, nor does he have the ruthless decisiveness that a general should have.

Hesitant and weak in character.

He was clearly holding a weapon that was powerful enough to crush ten Nanxun Chambers of Commerce, but he was willing to swallow his bloody teeth and dared not respond.

The person recommended by Chen Nianhe...

Or a sensitive place like Jiangnan...

Xu Yu's mind turned and he said solemnly, "I'm going to Nanyun."

The people who heard this were shocked: "General, you..."

"Chen Nianhe knows that I am the commander of Chuzhou and I am determined to take over the Jiangnan area. He recommended someone at this time. It can't be a sudden decision."

Xu Yu didn't know much about Yuan Cai.

After Chen Nianhe rushed to the northwest, he seemed to have completely forgotten the fiercely fought Central Plains heartland. He was immersed in the so-called confrontation with the Northern Di in the northwest and did not give Xu Yu any words of advice.

But now think about it, perhaps in Chen Nianhe's view, although Yuan Cai has a large army, he will not be a threat that needs to be mentioned specifically.

Xu Yu wanted to eliminate this hidden danger.

The people following Xu Yu couldn't help but say, "General, even if Yuan Cai is useless, he still has 30,000 troops under his command."

"The forces we have infiltrated are no less than Yuan Cai's, but now due to the flood, our forces are scattered everywhere. The number of people you can mobilize to fight is no more than two thousand. The disparity in strength is too great. If the general is in danger and Yuan Cai discovers that his forces are insufficient, then you will..."

"I guess he wouldn't dare kill me."

Xu Yu waved his hand to interrupt his subordinate and said strangely, "If this man was really ruthless enough to kill me, he wouldn't have been stopped by the Nanxun Chamber of Commerce."

"and……"

"If this man really has no one to lean on and has never been involved in factional disputes, as the spies reported, then it only proves that he is weak at heart."

A soft-hearted person who even the Chamber of Commerce dared not offend, was able to control an army of 30,000 and stationed a hundred miles outside Nanyun City for such a long time without any war.

Such people are not lacking in courage or ability, the only possibility is that they are too kind-hearted.

Xu Yu said subtly, "Kindness is not suitable for commanding an army. Perhaps this is why Chen Nianhe recommended him to come to Jiangnan."

This kind of mercy, which should not appear on the battlefield, is exactly the key point that can be grasped.

Xu Yu exhaled a hot breath. "We've made almost all the arrangements we can. If a major flood really hits, we can handle it for a while with the current measures."

"If it really works as I envision, the 30,000 people Yuan Cai manages might actually be a huge help in flood control..."

And then there is…

Xu Yu pursed his lips and did not express his selfish motives.

Sangzhixia is in Nanyun.

Before he came to Jiangnan, he hadn't thought there would be a flood crisis here. If he had known earlier...

Xu Yu closed his eyes to hide the bitterness that flashed across his eyes.

If he had known this earlier, he would never have brought Sang Zhixia into Nanyun.

But you never know it earlier.

Xu Yu said self-deprecatingly, "Whether there is Yuan Cai or not, I will go to Nan Yun."

In fact, Xu Yu was able to endure the torment until he had control over the entire Jiangnan area. He only said this now, which had exhausted all his remaining composure in this life.

The man who was about to persuade her suddenly thought of something, paused, and said seriously, "General, don't worry. As long as one of us is still alive, we will never let the tragedy of the flood happen again!"

"Even if we have to jump into the water and use our bodies to block it, we will definitely block the water!"

Xu Yu raised his hand and patted the speaker on the shoulder, saying in a hoarse voice, "Thank you, brother."

"Once I've settled things with Yuan Cai, I'll..."

Xu Yu gritted his teeth and didn't elaborate. After confirming that everything was complete, he immediately set off for Nanyun.

Just as Xu Yu was rushing towards Nanyun in the rain, Yuan Cai, who was only a hundred miles away from Nanyun, sat in the tent that was constantly leaking rain, his face as gloomy as water.

Won was silent for a long moment before he spoke, "Are you saying that there's a risk of the entire city of Nam Yoon being flooded?"

The person trying to get the news turned pale, not even bothering to wipe the raindrops from his face and head. He said with a bitter face, "To answer the general, that's exactly what happened."

"The heavy rain has continued for days, and the river has risen sharply. Most of the ferry crossings have been flooded, and it's rumored that many people have drowned. The accumulated water in the city has become a serious problem, flowing into houses and shops. People on the street are now flooded up to their waists. If this continues..."

The speaker swallowed hard and said in a trembling voice, "If the heavy rain continues, not only Nanyun City, but the entire Jiangnan area will probably face the risk of unpredictable floods..."

"General, something big is going to happen!"