Zheng Boyuan thought of the out-of-control Miao River. Although most of the water had flowed around Miaozhou City, it would be difficult for the city to return to its original state in a short time. So he said, "In the next few days, it will probably be difficult to buy some things in the city. Take stock of what you have at home tomorrow and see if anything is missing. I'll think of a way to help."
Xu Zhi nodded and said, "My wife and I started stockpiling supplies before the rain, not just food, but also firewood. Our kitchen is full of enough to last for several days. However, we don't have any fresh fruits and vegetables. Usually, the fruits and vegetables are sold by people from outside the city. I guess their vegetables have all been flooded by now."
Thinking of the vast expanse of water, Zheng Boyuan felt a deep sense of oppression. He sighed and said, "You don't know until you come here. Now I've truly witnessed the mercilessness of water and fire. I just hope the water recedes quickly so I can lead the people to rebuild their homes."
Xu Zhi was only in the city and did not go outside the city to see the terrifying scene of the Miao River breaching its banks. Judging from the heavy tone of Zheng Boyuan's words, she could imagine that it must have been very dangerous. Fortunately, the people Zheng Boyuan brought with him all returned.
Hearing Xu Zhi say this, Zheng Boyuan gave a bitter smile and said, "We have been guarding the dike for a long time. The most difficult thing is to persuade the people along the river to evacuate from their homes. Some of them are old and refuse to leave no matter what. They say that they would rather die in their own homes. I understand. They have lived by this Miao River since they were young. They know that after the river breaks the dike, their houses may not be able to be saved. They are old and do not know when they will be gone. Everyone hopes to die in their own home."
Xu Zhi listened quietly as Zheng Boyuan recounted his experiences on the embankment. It was past midnight when Xu Zhi, seeing that it was getting late, persuaded Zheng Boyuan to rest. She then took Shiliu and went to find Jia San.
As expected, Jia San was quite capable. He quickly returned from the Chu family and secretly told Xu Zhi that the old woman who served Zhao, Chu Huaigui's concubine, was a very skilled person.
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