Chapter 300: The Demolition Office is Online [Seeking Monthly Tickets]
It's impossible for an earth dragon to turn over.
Shen Tang stood on the highest point of the roof, tiptoeing.
His expression darkened several shades in an instant, and he gritted his teeth: "What are Uncle Gong and Zhao Dayi doing???"
Yes, the false alarm of the "earth dragon turning over" was caused by them; the martial energy they released could be seen from a great distance. The commotion, resembling an earth dragon turning over, also frightened other commoners, who rushed out of their houses in panic, their faces filled with terror.
Has the earth dragon turned over?
"It doesn't seem so, a fight has broken out!"
"What? Someone broke in?"
"What? Someone has reached the southwest of the inner city?"
"What? Someone has stormed the capital?"
The rumors became increasingly outrageous as they spread.
The children were also frightened and cried by the somber atmosphere among the adults.
Several old officials climbed up using ladders.
When Kang Shi came to the government office to withdraw money, he saw several figures sparsely standing on the roof from afar, among whom Shen Tang, who was short in stature, was the most conspicuous. His eyelids twitched involuntarily, and he called out, "My lord, what are you doing on the roof?"
Shen Tang, puffing out her cheeks, put her hands on her hips and said, "Uncle Gong and Zhao Dayi are fighting! Are they trying to destroy the house?"
Kang Shi countered, "Wasn't this at the behest of our lord?"
Shen Tang: "???"
Kang Shi: "..."
Shen Tang slapped himself on the forehead.
Good heavens, she slept for two hours and worked for twenty-two hours for seven or eight consecutive days, trying to emulate 007. She even wolfed down her food, so busy that she completely forgot about this.
Previously, Gong Shuwu and Zhao Fengyao had to guard several local bullies to prevent them from causing trouble and escaping while they were imprisoned. At the same time, they also had to guard against any escapees who had fled and led a group to break into the prison. As a result, the plan to forcibly demolish the southwest corner of Fugu City had to be postponed.
Now that several trials have concluded, the "Courageous Warrior Demolition Team" naturally needs to seize the time to start work and catch up on the progress.
Thus, the "earth dragon turned over" came about.
Shen Tang's lips twitched slightly.
Tsk, this is really embarrassing! Don't panic, as long as she's shameless enough, she won't suffer social death.
"Hehe, hehe, of course I know."
Shen Tang chuckled awkwardly and tried to brush it off.
They tried to gloss over the matter.
Kang Shi, standing below, said, "My lord, please come down quickly."
Shen Tang asked, "What are you afraid of?"
Could she possibly die from falling from such a height?
Just as Kang Shi was about to say something, two bursts of martial energy clashed and exploded in the distance, the tremors beneath his feet even more pronounced than before. He saw something, his heart pounded, and his eyes widened suddenly.
He seems to be...
Did you see the main hall of the administrative center swaying slightly?
"My lord, hurry—"
Shen Tang didn't hear what he said next.
Her ears were filled with the deafening roar of the collapsing building, and she felt a strong sense of falling! The main hall of the government building beneath her feet had collapsed into ruins without warning!
Kang Shi acted instinctively.
The dangerous building could not be saved.
This saved several veteran officials from injury.
As for Shen Tang?
She's perfectly fine.
But the dust kicked up by the collapse of the main hall of the administrative office hit her in the face, making her sneeze repeatedly. She waved away the few remaining tiles covering her, coughed, and crawled out, cursing, "Damn it—wasn't this dilapidated building already repaired and reinforced?"
It's already broken down so quickly?
It's such a shame that she only arrived on her second day and went up to the roof in the dark to repair and reinforce it. I thought it could last for a few more years.
Kang Shi: "..."
Does the lord have a misunderstanding about his luck?
Newly built houses can collapse, let alone the main hall of the government office in Fugu City, which has been in disrepair for many years and has been uninhabited. Fortunately, everyone inside had already come out, and apart from a few people standing on the roof watching the excitement, no one was injured.
Shen Tang wiped the dust off her face with her sleeve, but after a couple of tries it didn't help—her sleeve was just as dirty as her face—so she gave up. Looking at the utterly hopeless ruins, she hurriedly asked...
"Is anyone down there? If so, dig them out first!"
The others replied, "No, no."
Shentang is currently facing a severe shortage of personnel.
All the people who could be sent out have been sent out.
Those who remained at the administrative office were all regular office workers, their backsides practically glued to their cushions, having previously mistakenly thought it was an "earthquake" and all come out. As for damage, aside from the shock and the documents buried under the rubble, there was nothing else.
Shen Tang was relieved after hearing this.
As long as everyone is alright.
The documents below...
Hey, let her bury it a little longer, let her catch her breath.
She suddenly remembered something else.
He greeted two old officials who looked somewhat familiar.
He hurriedly said, "Take a few people and go around the city to ask if any other commoners' houses have been destroyed by the earthquake."
If so, provide immediate assistance and accommodation.
Ultimately, this whole mess is our own fault.
She hadn't expected the demolition team from the Martial Warriors to make such a big fuss! She'd only asked Gong Shuwu and Zhao Feng to demolish the dilapidated buildings in the southwest corner, not to fight. Who knew these two would go against the grain and directly conjure up their martial armor for a "friendly sparring session"?
Does demolition (or violence) also involve a sense of "ritual"?
The people who went out asked around.
They brought back news that made Shen Tang both happy and embarrassed—happy because, apart from the main hall of Shen Tang's government office, no other buildings were destroyed; embarrassed because, apart from the main hall of Shen Tang's government office, no other buildings were destroyed.
Shen Tang: "...Ah, this..."
This means that all the people of Fugu City know that the building where their prefectural governor's office is located is a dilapidated building.
Kang Shi comforted her, saying, "It's alright, it's good that it's being rebuilt."
Out with the old, in with the new.
Shen Tang: "..."
If she has money, then of course it's fine.
But she was poor.
She could have been happy, but poverty ruined her.
Seeing his lord's pouting lips and the pained look in his eyes as he faced the ruins, Kang Shi... Kang Shi turned his face away guiltily. The building was indeed dangerous, but after some repairs, it shouldn't have collapsed so easily. So why did it still collapse?
Kang Shi felt a little guilty.
It would take some time to dig out the documents from under the rubble. With nothing else to do, Shen Tang decided to check on how Gong Shuwu and Zhao Feng's "demolition" was going. Heh, if their work didn't do justice to her collapsed house…
Shen Tang doesn't mind getting involved in the "demolition".
When she arrived, a large area in the southwest corner of Fugu City had become ruins. People who heard the commotion and ran over to see what was going on gathered together, whispering and chattering.
At first, they thought the enemy had invaded and were worried that Fugu City would be engulfed in war again, but their emotions were quickly calmed down and they learned that the southwest corner was to be rebuilt and that houses were being demolished!
The people: "..."
If you're going to rebuild, then rebuild. Why make such a huge fuss?
What's even more "terrifying" is yet to come.
A group of vigorous young men, some shirtless and others with their sleeves rolled up, were clearing away the rubble left by the fight, carrying and pushing. The onlookers, mostly women, stared intently, occasionally whispering and laughing with those around them.
The conversation revolved around who was younger, who was more handsome, and who had a better physique...
They're not afraid of the cold even in this freezing weather.
This indicates that the body has abundant Yang energy.
Shen Tang, who leaned in to listen to the gossip, was speechless.
If only I had some sunflower seeds in my hand right now.
Listening to gossip while eating sunflower seeds is the perfect way to enjoy the moment.
Kang Shi turned his head and found that his lord was gone. After searching for a while, he finally found her, and his lips twitched as he discovered that she had perfectly blended into the common people's group, gossiping animatedly. The common people around his lord were even more bizarre, chatting away with great enthusiasm, and none of them realized that this dusty-looking young man was the decisive and ruthless Shen Jun on the high platform. Kang Shi felt his blood pressure starting to rise.
Just as his expression was about to crumble, Chen Tang quietly slipped back: "Why are there so many women in Fugu City?"
Goodness, these women are seasoned pros when it comes to suggestive topics. Some are subtle, some are unrestrained, and they giggle and tremble when they touch on each other's sensitive spots. Some of their jokes are so risqué that even Shen Tang can't immediately catch on.
All she knew was that there were tire marks on her face.
A car flew by!
This also made Shen Tang realize something he hadn't noticed before—there seemed to be more women than men in Fugu City.
The extras come from all age groups.
Kang Shi, however, was not surprised by it.
You must know that fighting is a very physically demanding job. Many of the soldiers who were forcibly recruited never came back. Some young men, either to make a living or to avoid heavy labor, gritted their teeth and became outlaws, going up the mountain to become bandits.
In Fugu City, apart from a few local tyrants who live comfortably with a large male population, it's not easy for ordinary people to see a few young, strong, and decent-looking men. Most are either very young or very old.
Furthermore, compared to remote and underdeveloped villages, Fugu City is relatively safe, with a lower risk of being targeted by bandits, so women tend to move to the city to make a living.
With a combination of factors, there were naturally more women left, a considerable number of whom were widows for many years.
“It’s not just Fugu, the situation is similar in many places…” Kang Shi explained to Shen Tang in detail. Seeing that Shen Tang was still confused, he asked, “Does my lord have any other questions?”
Shen Tang scratched his face and asked in confusion, "I've only heard that women lack literary talent and martial courage, and are mostly pampered in the inner quarters, never venturing out of their homes?"
That wasn't actually the question she wanted to ask.
In her memory, ancient society was very conservative.
The topic those women were talking about was quite sensational.
Kang Shi was speechless for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Being pampered in the inner quarters requires someone with the means to do so. You need to have a good family background, or capable parents and brothers, like a noblewoman like Lingde. Without these conditions, you can only rely on yourself. Never stepping out of the house... If there aren't even any men in the family, wouldn't you just be waiting to die if you didn't go out to make a living?"
I don't know who misled our lord.
After thinking it over, Qi Shan (Tan Qu) is the most suspicious.
But Qi Shan (Tan Qu) was also of commoner origin...
He couldn't possibly be unaware of the suffering of ordinary people.
Shen Tang nodded thoughtfully.
"I misunderstood."
A sigh of lamentation followed in my heart.
Is she now not only worried about the major marriage problems of those under her jurisdiction, but also about the marriage problems of the people under her rule?
Goodness, if she manages to pull this off, it would be a shame not to give her a "Top Iceman" medal!
On second thought—
Hey, she's still single herself.
The more I think about it, the bigger my head gets.
As they were talking, Shen Tang spotted Gong Shuwu and Zhao Feng taking a break. The two men, unconcerned about the dirt, sat down on the ground, drinking, eating, chatting, and discussing their martial arts experiences. They were learning from each other and improving together.
It conveys a sense of regret for not having met sooner.
Gong Shuwu, with his sharp eyes, saw that Shen Tang had arrived. He thought she was there to inspect the work progress, so he stood up, clasped his hands in greeting, and bowed.
"My lord."
Zhao Feng also stood up and bowed: "Lord Shen."
Shen Tang said, "No need for formalities."
Gong Shuwu, being a responsible worker, proactively reported on the work progress—the destructive power of martial arts masters is no joke, especially since these two martial arts masters are both of high level. Demolition (destruction) was extremely swift; wherever they went, buildings were destroyed!
You unleash a burst of martial energy that spans over ten feet.
I unleash a blade of energy that's over ten feet long.
Swish swish swish swish —
Dust flew everywhere.
If they hadn't still had some sense and knew that the fighting and sparring were just a pretense, and that their real purpose was demolition and destruction, they probably would have fought in other places. Although it wasn't very exciting, they did work up a good sweat.
If this workload were given to ordinary people, it would take a thousand or so people five or six days to complete, and the results might not even be as good.
They were responsible for the destruction, while the cleanup was left to their subordinates. Once the cleanup was complete, construction would begin based on the blueprints.
Shen Tang listened intently.
Then he asked, "Is there anything else missing?"
Gong Shuwu took a bite of the pancake.
He said, "There really is."
Shen Tang: "What's missing?"
Gong Shuwu said, "We lack wooden carts for transporting goods."
The southwest corner of Fugu was originally a residential area for commoners, so the building materials used were naturally of poor quality. After the violent destruction, a pile of mud, stones, and rotten wood was left behind. Not much could be reused, and it was all heavy. It was not easy to move and clean it up by manpower alone.
Zhao Feng's private troops were all elites; they came to repay a debt of gratitude, but they shouldn't be made to do such menial work.
Try to do these rough jobs yourself.
Or they could hire commoners as laborers.
Regardless of the type, it would be best to get some more wooden carts.
Otherwise, the moving and cleaning alone would be a massive undertaking.
It's time-consuming, labor-intensive, and requires a lot of manpower.
Upon hearing this, Shen Tang frowned in worry.
Wooden cart...
Where can I get this?
At that time, there were no special carts for construction sites.
Shen Tang was saddened by her poverty once again.
She could have been happy; poverty ruined her!
Seeing Shen Tang's troubled expression, Gong Shuwu could more or less guess his master's predicament—although he had become a little richer by confiscating property, Fugu was in dire need of rebuilding, and expenses and money were needed everywhere. The wooden cart was indeed not absolutely necessary.
He sighed inwardly, preparing to skip the topic.
Who knew—
Shen Tang asked him, "Half a step..."
Gong Shuwu: "Please speak, my lord."
Shen Tang's eyes were burning brightly as she stared intently at him.
Gong Shuwu felt a sudden unease, a sense of foreboding washing over him, but he held back, asking, "Why is my lord looking at me like that?"
Shen Tang chuckled.
He scratched his head and said, "I didn't mean anything by it. I just wanted to ask if there's any Word of Power that can conjure a chariot? We're short on cash right now, and wooden chariots are hard to come by. Even if we got a wooden chariot, we'd still need livestock to pull it. But—Word of Power can perfectly solve this problem!"
Gong Shuwu: "..."
Words of power manifested as chariots, warhorses, and architectural ruins...
Our lord is truly audacious!
Not only did they think about it, they also said it so casually!
Gong Shuwu glanced at Zhao Feng out of the corner of his eye.
Oh ho—
Hey, his face really darkened!
(`)
Modo modo, mushrooms need more monthly tickets~~~
(End of this chapter)
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