Chapter 297: It’s a waste of food for an old coffin like you to live
"Are you sure? This is no joke."
Dong Kangcheng's face turned pale and his eyes were cold. Earthquakes can be big or small, and if not handled properly, there will be heavy casualties.
“I’m not kidding, the animals on the mountain are getting agitated and are migrating en masse.
When I entered the city just now, I checked several wells. Not only did the water become turbid, but the temperature was also rising. These are all signs of an earthquake.
I can't guarantee the magnitude of this earthquake, but based on my experience, it's coming."
When Chen Mianmian was abroad in her previous life, she experienced several earthquakes. Fortunately, the animals gave her early warning and she was able to escape danger.
In this era of underdeveloped communications, earthquake information cannot be transmitted in a timely manner.
This could be a big or small matter, and Chen Mianmian couldn't joke with the lives of the entire city.
After listening to Chen Mianmian say so many abnormal things, Dong Kangcheng quickly called his soldiers to investigate.
"Mianmian girl, don't worry, I need to investigate."
Chen Mianmian nodded in understanding. After all, such a big matter required the mobilization of everyone in the city, and it was not something she could decide with just a few words.
During the waiting time, Dong Kangcheng asked more detailed questions, and Chen Mianmian tried his best to explain the principles of earthquakes and various signs.
The more Dong Kangcheng listened, the more solemn his expression became, because his dog was also very irritable today, and kept biting his grandson's pants and trying to drag him out.
My wife also complained that the water tasted strange these days, and the well water at home was even gushing out.
Dong Kangcheng didn't feel anything at first, but after Chen Mianmian said that, he felt cold all over.
"Then, what should we do if an earthquake really happens?"
Dong Kangcheng licked his dry lips and his voice became hoarse in an instant. These were all big deals.
Chen Mianmian's face was unusually solemn. After a major disaster, there will be a major epidemic. After an earthquake, there are usually various aftershocks and continuous rainfall.
In some places, even if it doesn't rain, wildfires can still occur.
These are all challenges to the limits of human survival. In addition, rescue efforts are needed after the earthquake, and everyone is racing against time with death.
Manpower, medical equipment, control and comfort of the victims, feeding and rescuing so many people, all need to be taken care of!
The more Dong Kangcheng listened, the more he felt as if a huge stone was pressing on his chest, and his breathing became much heavier.
It was just the beginning of summer and the temperature was just right, but he broke out in a cold sweat.
At this moment, the soldiers who went out to investigate the situation came back one after another.
It was indeed as Chen Mianmian said, the well water in the city was abnormal, and even the poultry showed abnormal behavior.
All the tiny bits of information were originally ignored, but when Chen Mianmian reminded them of it, it was chilling.
Really, there's going to be an earthquake.
"Chief, this is nature's warning to us. If we hesitate any longer, the consequences will be disastrous.
I suggest you notify all nearby cities. We are not sure where the epicenter is, so they may be affected."
Dong Kangcheng digested all the information and started making phone calls. He first called Dong Jingwu.
And reported the matter truthfully. When Dong Jingwu heard that it was Chen Mianmian's idea, he immediately made a decision and gave Dong Kangcheng the greatest authority.
"Since Miss Mianmian said so, there must be a reason. Immediately issue an order to evacuate the people and make sure to minimize the damage."
"Yes," Dong Kangcheng said, then hesitated for a moment, "But, Mianmian girl also said that this earthquake is just a sign and may not happen."
"Hmph, if he doesn't show up, I'll take full responsibility. I can't gamble the lives of so many people just because he might not show up."
Dong Jingwu said this, and Dong Kangcheng and Chen Mianmian went ahead and did it.
In that case, what are you waiting for?
"Go and sound the air raid sirens so that the people can quickly take shelter in the air raid shelters.
Notify the neighboring cities to take precautions against earthquakes, gather the army and all the food and meat in the city, build stoves in open areas, and provide food and drink for the people in the city.
Take all the tents in the military camp and build shelters as quickly as possible after the earthquake.
The Third Brigade Commander led his troops to supervise the evacuation of the civilians, and the elderly must be safely sent to the air-raid shelter.
Second Brigade Commander, you will be responsible for the final confirmation with your soldiers, ensuring that no one is left behind in any household..."
A series of orders were issued from the military camp, and the next second, the city's air defense alarm sounded.
A sharp and rapid sound resounded over the city. All the people looked up, their faces instantly becoming solemn.
Because of the tensions between my country and the border country of Russia in recent years, coupled with their nuclear threat, cities have conducted various prevention and control exercises in advance.
They even built a row of air-raid shelters that could accommodate the entire city's population.
Usually, simple medicines and food are kept there for emergencies.
This time, it will actually be used.
The people thought it was an ordinary air raid drill, and they all walked towards the air raid shelter, holding their children or carrying baskets.
But when they arrived at the air-raid shelter, they were stunned because there were rows of soldiers standing there.
At the front of the soldiers was a slender and petite girl who was giving orders in an orderly manner with a loud speaker.
"Once you enter the air-raid shelter, sit quietly and don't make any noise. You must strictly guard it. You can only enter, not leave.
Cooks, hurry up and build the stoves. Forget about frying sugar color. Make sure the people have enough to eat...
Those from the military dog team, you are responsible for patrolling and ensuring that no civilians are hiding."
After Chen Mianmian finished making the arrangements, she blew a whistle, and the golden eagles descended from the sky instantly.
"Those of you following the military dog team, bark when you see someone and cooperate well. We'll give you extra food later."
The golden eagles cried out and then circled into the sky. The people were amazed when they saw it.
As more and more people gathered here, soldiers were seen all over the city.
Some of them collected supplies, some carried the disabled people to the air-raid shelters, and also had to deal with those stubborn people who refused to leave.
“If I don’t leave, no one can make me leave home.
What earthquake? I think you are just fooling around. There were so many air raid sirens before, which made us exhausted like grandsons, but after all the trouble, we got nothing.
I won’t leave, even if I die!”
Even after being told that an earthquake was going to happen, many people still refused to listen, and some even pushed and shoved the soldiers.
When Chen Mianmian brought the wolf cubs over, there was an old man who was hitting a soldier on the head with a crutch. Even though the young man's head was broken, he endured the pain and refused to let go.
"Master, this is an order from above. You must go to the air-raid shelter with me!"
"I won't go. If you let me go, I'll die rather than leave!!"
Chen Mianmian snorted coldly, took off his military uniform, and walked over wearing the most ordinary white shirt underneath.
"You said you won't leave, right? That's perfect. An old coffin-filled person like you is a waste of food if he lives. Just be a toothpaste for my wolf cubs!"
As he spoke, eight wolf cubs rushed over. When the old man saw so many wolves, he howled and ran out holding his crutch.
With those legs and feet, not to mention people of the same age, even young people may not be able to catch up with him.
Chen Mianmian glanced at the old man's departing back, snorted coldly, took out a handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to the young soldier.
"Next time something like this happens, throw away your crutches. Soldiers can't fight with civilians, nor can they just foolishly get beaten up."
The young soldier smiled innocently and wiped the wound on his forehead with a handkerchief to express his gratitude.
Chen Mianmian sighed and stuffed two more pieces of candy into the little soldier's hands.
Just as the young soldier was about to refuse, Chen Mianmian had already left with the wolf cubs.
Now everyone is busy. Chen Mianmian knows too well the ugliness of human nature, especially at this time. Those soldiers are afraid to take action because of their concerns, but she dares!
Along the way, Wolf Cub took action and cured all the stubborn ones, even two who were pretending to be blind. Looking at the backs of those people who recovered and escaped, Chen Mianmian wanted to praise herself.
"I really am the living Hua Tuo, so awesome!"
In this way, at nightfall, the people in the city were all arranged to stay in the air-raid shelters, and the city was like a ghost town.
Soldiers patrol the streets at all times to prevent emergencies such as fires from happening at this time.
It is also at this time that people are most likely to become frustrated and anxious.
The air-raid shelter was crowded with people, and many people were asking what was going on and when they could go home.
But the soldiers outside only told everyone to obey orders and stay calm.
The sounds of children crying, elderly people coughing, and many people complaining about not having taken anything. What if they lost it?
"How long are we going to stay here? It's so stuffy!"
"Yeah, what are you talking about? We've lived here for decades, there's no earthquake!"
"I think he's just starting to look for trouble now that he's enjoying his good life! I haven't even put the chickens in the pen yet. What if they get stolen?"
“Who said it wasn’t? I even posted this side!!”
As the people became more and more excited, some began to curse and argue with those around them.
There were also constant calls from the military district asking about the situation.
It was more about accountability and testing. When they learned that just because of Chen Mianmian's speculation, so much manpower and material resources were wasted, and the people of the entire city had to suffer as well.
They all scolded Dong Jingwu, asking if he was mentally ill.
"No, Dong Jingwu, you can't throw away your granddaughter's brain just because she's your granddaughter. Do you know how much you'll lose by doing this?"
"Dong Jingwu, have you become stupid after staying in the Northern Military Region? If you can't do it, just go back to being a soldier. Stop playing house with the country's resources!"
The commanders of other military regions all thought Dong Jingwu was crazy.
But when he received the call, his expression remained unchanged and his tone was firm.
"I'm betting all my life's glory on Mianmian, and I believe she won't be wrong.
If there hadn't been an earthquake, I would have shed my skin and surrendered myself to the military court. You bastards, stop trying to fool me!
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