Chapter 752 If that day ever comes, your words won’t count
Tian Ying'er was still in a daze.
Sang Zhixia said, "The shovels, chisels, hammers and other things I asked people to find are now gathered here?"
The topic changed abruptly. Tian Ying'er paused before saying, "Yes, as soon as I heard you were the one who asked me to find it, I took the money and sent people to buy it door to door."
"The blacksmith shop's stock has been sold out, so here's everything I can find!"
"That'll do."
Sang Zhixia said, "Call everyone who's available right now and distribute the tools as quickly as possible."
Tian Ying'er watched the steward, who had been soaked with her for a long time, run away and said in confusion, "Sister, don't we use a wooden basin to scoop water? What are we going to do with the chisel and hammer?"
Not only can that thing not scoop up water, it can't stop it either.
It feels so heavy in my hand even if I hold it for a while, it's completely useless.
Catching Tian Ying'er's confusion, Sang Zhixia shook off her rain-soaked sleeves and said, "Of course these things aren't used to scoop water."
“We use it to dig canals.”
Tian Ying'er exclaimed in confusion: "Open a canal???"
It’s not Tian Ying’er’s fault for being surprised. The main reason is that the eldest lady of Xuantian Pavilion has never experienced such a scene before.
Without waiting for Tian Ying'er to react, Sang Zhixia quickly explained the uses of these things.
When Chen Jing'an arrived, he also provided Sang Zhixia with a topographic map covering the entire Nanyun, with every street and alley detailed down to the last detail.
With a detailed topographic map with the ups and downs marked, the current tasks suddenly became much easier.
Sang Zhixia unfolded the blueprint in the shelter and pointed out several spots to the chosen leader: "These are the lowest places with the deepest water, and there are the most houses on both sides."
"Your task is to dig a canal along the road surface, preferably one arm's width and one arm's depth in the shortest possible time."
"Determine the route, clearly define each team's specific route by point and section, and connect them all into a line. Do you understand?"
Chen Jing'an touched his chin and said, "Break the canal so that the accumulated water can flow into it, so that it won't backflow into the house. Is that what you mean?"
"right."
Sang Zhixia picked up a pen and highlighted a few places on the topographic map. He said helplessly, "We have limited manpower, so there aren't many places we can move."
"I can only sacrifice the small things for the big things, at least to make sure I don't wake up in the water tonight."
Now most people are placed on the ferry that is on the verge of being flooded, and the ferry must be blocked at all costs.
Otherwise, no matter how many ditches are dug in the city, the effect after the dam breaks will be like an ant trying to shake a tree.
As long as the sand wall can be built at the ferry, the only people who can be mobilized are the people in the city.
Sang Zhixia said, "Let's get moving first. Those who pass by along the road should remember to shout and tell them that if they don't want the rain to rush into their homes, they'd better hurry up and bring their things to help."
"With someone taking the lead, the others should follow suit."
One more person counts as one more contribution.
No matter how much you can do, it is better than doing nothing.
Chen Jing'an hummed and turned to leave. Tian Ying'er, who was scratching her ear anxiously, saw this and couldn't help but pull her aside and whispered, "You're leaving now?"
Chen Jingan looked at his hand being held and said with a smile: "Yes, do you want to come with me?"
"No, is there something wrong with you?"
Tian Ying'er quickly glanced at Sang Zhixia, who was giving instructions not far away, and said angrily, "You usually call me sister-in-law, but why don't you have any tact at this time?"
"Nan Yun's condition is such that it's hard to predict when something bad might happen. Why don't you try to persuade her to leave?"
"She has such small arms and legs. Even if someone follows her, it's not guaranteed to be safe for twelve hours!"
Seeing Chen Jing'an just smiling, Tian Ying'er twisted his arm angrily: "Xu Yu is not here, and you still have no business doing anything. If anything goes wrong, I'll see how you're going to explain it to Xu Yu!"
"You're wrong."
Chen Jing'an bent down and pinched Tian Ying'er's wrinkled nose, then laughed and said, "Xu Yu doesn't need me to give any explanation about my sister-in-law's safety."
"And persuade?"
Chen Jingan raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Do you think you can persuade him?"
"Oh, so I have such a big influence on you?"
"you……"
"It'll be fine."
Chen Jing'an stroked Tian Ying'er's head with his big hand and teased, "If the time you described really comes, wouldn't it be perfect for you to go with my sister-in-law?"
Tian Ying'er frowned fiercely: "I'm not leaving."
"I'm skilled in martial arts and lightness skills. I won't leave no matter who leaves. There are so many things I can do."
Chen Jingan chuckled softly and winked jokingly: "If that day ever comes, your words won't count."
He wants to ensure Sang Zhixia's safety.
Nor will Tian Ying'er make any mistakes.
As for whether he will be angry after being forcibly taken away, that is a matter for the future.
Chen Jing'an thought of Xu Mingyang and Sang Yanyou who were already being sent out of Nanyun, and strode into the rain that was so heavy that it made it impossible to open their eyes. He thought to himself that Qianlizui was really a good guy.
One drop is enough to make you sleep for about ten days.
Tian Ying'er watched Chen Jing'an stride away, stomping her feet in anger: "Why don't my words count?"
"I always keep my word and never slouch!"
Before Tian Ying'er's anger subsided, Sang Zhixia had almost made all the arrangements.
Those who knew their tasks quickly grabbed their tools and ran out shouting. Amidst the clamor, Song Liu crossed the crowd and went up to Sang Zhixia. He suppressed his excitement and said, "Boss, someone is coming from the young master's side."
Sang Zhixia was stunned for a moment: "Who?"
After getting past the crowd, Sang Zhixia saw a man dressed as a boatman standing in front of her. She looked surprised and asked, "Is it you?"
Previously, when they were in Lingnan, Sang Zhixia and Xu Yu met Rongchang while they were out for a stroll.
Later I saw him twice in Chuzhou.
But Sang Zhixia really didn't know that Rongchang actually followed Xu Yu to Nanyun.
And judging from the situation, Rongchang probably arrived not just recently.
Rongchang's face was full of respect. He clasped his fists and saluted Sang Zhixia earnestly: "Rongchang greets the master."
"No need to be so polite."
Sang Zhixia waved her hand and smiled, "I just didn't expect it would be you. Your general sent you here. Is there something important?"
Xu Yu has few people under his command who can be used, and even fewer who can stand on their own.
The relatively more stable Lu Xin was placed in Chuzhou, and Rongchang must have important business to do when he came to Nanyun.
Sang Zhixia unconsciously rubbed her fingertips, and sure enough, the next second she heard Rongchang say, "The general said that Nanyun is in danger. Please leave Nanyun immediately without delay."
Sang Zhixia muttered to herself, "I knew it would be like this," and then smiled and said, "What if I don't leave?"
Rongchang had a strange expression on his face. He bowed again and said slowly, "The general told me to persuade you to leave this place for the time being."
"If the boss is still unwilling..."
Rongchang sighed, "Then I will stay in Nanyun and lead the 8,000 men who infiltrated Nanyun earlier, and do my utmost to help you achieve what you want."
"Whatever you want to do, no matter the cost."
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