The Imperial Censor Zheng, who stepped forward, looked particularly nervous. His voice was extremely tense as he said, “Your Majesty, I was born in Nanhuai. Nanhuai County is nestled among mountains and rivers, with fertile land… but it has suffered from floods several times. I experienced one when I was young, only eight years old. I came to the fields with my grandfather and found that the river we relied on had been getting shallower for several days, and the water was also becoming murky… My grandfather felt uneasy, so he took our family to the neighboring village to check on their situation. Therefore, the next day we arrived in He'an Village…”
At this point, Imperial Censor Zheng's lips trembled, and his eyes revealed a hint of pain and fear.
But he still said with a firm expression, "The second time, our village was hit by a flood. The flood was so big that it submerged our village all at once. If it weren't for the fact that He'an Village is located on higher ground and the water level hasn't reached it yet, I'm afraid Your Majesty wouldn't be able to see me now."
...
After Imperial Censor Zheng recounted his firsthand experience of the terrifying flood, the entire court was filled with a solemn and tense atmosphere.
Qingyin gently stroked the jade thumb ring on her hand.
In her previous life, if the original owner had read the same memorial that Shen Ling sent to the court as she did, the disastrous consequences of that life would not have occurred.
Seeing the thoughtful expressions on the faces of the people below, Qingyin realized that the flood in Ningpei County could not be as tragic as in her previous life.
With Imperial Censor Zheng having firsthand experience, the focus of the court was on relocating the people of Ningpei County, which was either not yet affected by the flood or unlikely to be affected. After all, no one could afford to delay taking responsibility for a potential flood.
Qingyin watched as the officials below argued about how to save Ningpei County from the flood, and finally handed over the task of dealing with the Ningpei County flood to Imperial Censor Zheng, who had first pointed out that the phenomenon was related to the flood.
After all, he had been through it, so he had some experience.
After explaining the important points to the officials, Qingyin left the court.
As for the evacuation of Ningpei County, Qingyin knew that even if she, an official sent by the emperor, ordered the people to evacuate Ningpei County, it wouldn't be very effective against those stubborn people. Therefore, at this time, the system 996 in Ningpei County should play its role!
Ningpei County.
In a place unseen by anyone, a pink ball flew around village after village. System 996 painstakingly marked the human that flew past its feet, and then diligently flew towards another human.
This is exhausting! 996 patted his non-existent calves.
Keep it up! 996! Only 56 people left to scan, almost finished marking.
Once he finishes marking and completing the task, his allowance will come back. Maybe if Yinyin is happy, she'll even give him a share of the rewards from this world?
hey-hey.
Thinking of this, in a place unseen by outsiders, a pink dumpling revealed a slightly lewd smile.
After scanning the last human in Ningpei County, System 996 showed a relieved expression and then flew towards the capital.
Compared to the system that had been given a cheat code, the speed at which Imperial Censor Zheng, the official appointed by Qingyin, was withdrawing from Ningpei County was much slower.
Fearing a sudden flood, even traveling at top speed, it would take nine days to reach Ningpei County.
Meanwhile, in the magnificent palace...
Qingyin looked at the arrogant little ball of light lying on her dragon throne.
His lips twitched.
She looked at the numerous memorials piled on her desk, then glanced at the system lying there playing games.
Yeah, I'm annoyed, really annoyed.
Qingyin: When she's unhappy, she likes to cause trouble for other people.
Just then, the system, which was in the spirit of playing the game, sneezed.
"Cough, who's calling my name?"
996 looked at Qingyin, who was staring at him, and a simple smile appeared in his eyes.
"Yinyin, are you looking at me? What's wrong? Have those officials arrived? Do I need to weave dreams for the people of Ningpei County now?"
Qingyin: "......"
Qingyin's lips twitched, and she turned her head.
Forget it, I won't bully this little fool anymore.
"We haven't arrived in Ningpei County yet. We'll arrive tomorrow, and then you can weave your dreams tonight."
"good."
System996 gave an "OK" sign, then turned back to playing the game seriously.
Inside the hall, an unseen system was playing a game, while an incredibly beautiful young man, head bowed, revealing his long, fair neck, was reviewing memorials.
For a moment, it appeared unusually harmonious.
The next day at dawn.
After exhausting several horses, Imperial Censor Zheng bought a strong horse from a horse dealer along the way and finally arrived in Ningpei County with his official documents.
Ningpei County.
Shen Ling looked at the high-ranking official from the capital who had rushed over, disheveled (from running too fast) but with a determined look in his eyes, and a touch of emotion appeared in his eyes.
As expected of an official from the capital, he is indeed responsible. He didn't even bother to tidy his appearance before coming to your residence.
However, this also proves that the strange things that have been happening in Ningpei County recently are not good.
Shen Ling hurriedly bowed and asked, "Sir, how should I address you?"
Imperial Censor Zheng waved his hand and said anxiously, "My surname is Zheng. No need for formalities. Take me to the riverbank first."
"yes."
...
The two men led a group of soldiers and quickly ran towards the river in the county.
Looking at the riverbank where the riverbed had sunk so low that it was barely visible, Imperial Censor Zheng's eyes revealed obvious impatience.
really.
Shen Ling felt a chill run down her spine as she looked at Lord Zheng's expression.
"Lord Zheng, do you know what this is...?"
Imperial Censor Zheng: "Flood."
The two small characters almost made Shen Ling fall to the ground in fright. If the soldiers behind him hadn't helped their magistrate up, he probably would have fallen to the ground right in front of the officials from the capital and made a fool of himself.
Shen Ling leaned against the soldiers below, intently watching Imperial Censor Zheng.
"Lord Zheng, is there any other possibility?"
Imperial Censor Zheng shook his head firmly, "My hometown was once flooded. The river looked just like this back then. I couldn't possibly be mistaken."
"Lord Shen need not worry too much. His Majesty sent me here specifically because he anticipated that Ningpei County might be flooded. The most urgent task is to figure out how to deal with this flood."
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