But this only solved the immediate problem. If it doesn't rain, even the smallest amount of water will probably dry up.
"Master, what's the deal with that rain-seeking shaman? He's held so many rituals, big and small, and still no rain? If he still can't get rain, tell him to quit!" Magistrate Liu said impatiently.
He felt that his path to becoming an official this year had been exceptionally bumpy. Now that the damned plague had finally been alleviated, the drought problem was still unresolved.
Thinking of this, Magistrate Liu couldn't help but glance at He Tiantian at the back of the crowd.
He always felt that this He Shi was different from ordinary people. What if she had a solution?
"Madam He..." Magistrate Liu called out to the back, "You must have heard what happened just now. Our entire Changning County is currently suffering from drought. I would like to ask if you have any solutions?"
If this drought is not resolved, the number of people dying of thirst every day will be comparable to the number of people who died from the plague previously.
Moreover, he had already sent people to investigate the source of the plague, which turned out to be a village on the outskirts of Changning County.
Because many people died from drought, and it was the height of summer with intense heat, the bodies were not properly disposed of. This led to a series of infectious diseases.
That village on the outskirts of the city has now become a severely affected area.
He Tiantian, who was called out, was a little confused. What could she do if it wasn't raining?
If she could control the heavens, she wouldn't be suffering in this world.
However, He Tiantian still stepped forward and said truthfully, "Your Excellency, I don't know when it will rain today. But it's best not to spend money to hire someone to pray for rain."
"Oh? What do you mean?" Magistrate Liu pressed.
He Tiantian answered frankly, "These are all feudal superstitions and should not be believed. However, a few days ago, Chief Zhao led the villagers to search for a water source. Putting themselves in their shoes and braving dangers and hardships, they finally found it on Wolf Mountain in the village."
Magistrate Liu was pleasantly surprised by the following sentence; he no longer cared about what "feudal superstition" meant.
He stood up and said, "Really?"
"Of course it is. Although Wolf Mountain is dangerous, there are abundant water resources hidden deep within the mountains. It should not be a problem to feed the entire Changning County."
The water source in Langshan was originally intended for emergency use in Changfeng Village. Those who discovered it that day would not mention it unless absolutely necessary.
He Tiantian spoke out now because she was aware that there were too many villages lacking water.
This outbreak caused by water shortages can be treated, but what about the next one? We won't be so lucky every time.
Magistrate Liu rubbed his hands together excitedly, then wiped them on his official robes twice.
That's great, that's great.
He could write to the prefect again and report this exciting news to him.
Wan, the village head, stood to the side and said sourly, "Since Zhao discovered the water source so early, why didn't he report it sooner?"
This has caused them to go hungry every day. They feel very content if they can find some wild vegetables to eat.
He Tiantian glanced at Wan Tingzhang and didn't have a good impression of him either.
I wonder if all the people in Wanjia Village are the same or what? The way Wan Tingzhang acts is exactly the same as Old Lady Zhao.
It's annoying and disgusting!
He Tiantian didn't have the patience to deal with such a difficult person. She glared fiercely at Wan Tingzhang and said sarcastically, "What? Your Wan Family Village is more than a hundred miles away from our Changfeng Village. Even if we discover a water source, how you'll transport it back is a problem!"
That's absolutely true; everyone knows that Changfeng Village is a remote place.
It was poor and backward; they had never looked up to such a place before.
But unexpectedly, only that place has now been found to have a large water source. It's really... God is on our side! That old man Zhao got the benefit!
Tao Tingzhang, who had been kneeling on the ground and bowing his head, also wanted to fight for his village after hearing this.
Right now, their village has no water source at all. No matter how far the water transport route is, they have to go even if it means risking their lives.
"Your Excellency, our Peach Blossom Village is actually the closest to Changfeng Village. We can fetch water ourselves," said Tao Tingzhang, mustering his courage.
He Tiantian was utterly shocked by the shamelessness of Tao Tingzhang. Had she just said that her village was willing to lend water to Peach Blossom Village?
Did the magistrate say that anyone could fetch this water?
This group of people... is absolutely rude! It's an insult to civility!
"Director Tao, let's settle the matter of your village stealing grain from our village! Don't let one Tao Guihua marry into the village and Changfeng Village have to support your entire village!" He Tiantian said speechlessly.
Only then did Tao Tingzhang raise his head and look at He Tiantian.
"You..." Tao Tingzhang opened his mouth, "Aren't you He Shitou's sister, He Chun's daughter?"
Tao, the pavilion chief, looked at it carefully and made sure he wasn't mistaken.
Although seven or eight years have passed, he still vaguely remembers the appearance of He Chun's daughter.
He Tiantian was stunned for a moment, and it took her a long time to realize that the original owner's family was from Peach Blossom Village.
The original owner's father was named He Chun, her mother was named Suan Li, and she also had a younger brother named Shi Tou.
Ever since the original owner married into Changfeng Village, she has completely severed ties with her family.
Old Mrs. Zhao was a domineering and tyrannical woman who forbade the original owner of this body from visiting her parents' home. When her family members came to see her, Old Mrs. Zhao had them chased away by her servants.
After He Tiantian transmigrated, she never thought about her maternal family.
Seeing He Tiantian's dazed expression, Director Tao quickly stepped forward to strike up a conversation.
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