boyutpedia Chapter 286 So That's It
Chapter 286 So That's It
The water level in the South City is rising rapidly, and has begun to spread to the East City and West City.
The central city is located at a higher altitude and is the center of attention, so it will not be a problem for the time being.
In the imperial study, Xia Mochu was very anxious, but she also felt that the city wall could not be blown up and the altar could not be destroyed.
But, you can't just hold on like this!
This can’t be tolerated!
I can’t hold on!
At this time, Zhou Wentong and Zhu Fengchi were also discussing countermeasures. What's more, they actually came up with a plan, which was to fight the flood!
So, East City and West City mobilized and put up flood control sandbags at the junction with South City...
This project is quite large, but the effect is remarkable.
Xia Mochu was furious when he received the report. You guys have blocked the water, but are you going to flood the central city?
However, Zhou Wentong and Zhu Fengchi did nothing wrong. They were also trying to protect the people of Xicheng District.
At this moment, Xia Mochu suddenly thought that it would be great if Qin Zheng was here, maybe he would have two sides.
Immediately order Li Qiuhan to send a letter by carrier pigeon.
However, due to the heavy rain, carrier pigeons could not fly.
As night fell, Xia Mo Ning rode on her warhorse, wearing a pink raincoat newly produced by Hongtong County, standing in the cold wind, the rain had already reached the horse's belly.
"Princess, now that things have come to this, please go back!" Yuan Shiqing felt distressed and worried that the princess would get sick.
Xia Mo Ning looked at the pitch-black South City and the vast ocean, sighed, and suddenly said, "Uncle Yuan, I remember that the Young Master's Mansion had two Sky Thunder Cannons, right?"
Yuan Shiqing was shocked: "Princess, we can't blow up the south city wall without permission."
Xia Mo Ning smiled bitterly: "If the southern city wall is not destroyed, the five cities of the imperial capital, except for the central city, may all be finished. How many people will die?"
Yuan Shiqing was speechless. He looked at the sky with low-hanging dark clouds and remained silent.
Although he didn't understand the weather and couldn't observe the celestial phenomena, he had lived for decades after all. Seeing clouds like this, he was probably thinking that the rainy season would really begin.
How long can the flood in South City last?
One day, two days, or three days?
If it rains in the second half of this month, even the central city will suffer.
Yuan Bo was silent for a moment, then lowered his voice and said, "How dare Qin Zheng secretly hide the Sky Thunder Cannon in the imperial capital? His Majesty would not allow it! In fact, that time, it was secretly transported out of the palace to give others a false impression."
Xia Mo Ning smiled bitterly: "It will be fine as long as the master is here."
Yuan Shiqing suddenly frowned. "Princess, with Qin Zheng's wisdom, if he could predict that Ji Wenjian would abscond with the funds, how could he not have predicted that Guo Pingxi would suffer the consequences of his own actions and that Nancheng would suffer this disaster?"
Xia Mo Ningfeng's eyes lit up, but then dimmed again in an instant: "But, Master didn't tell me, what if there is a flood?"
Yuan Shiqing glanced at the princess, whose pretty face was pale from the cold, and felt even more distressed. He comforted her, "Since Qin Zheng hasn't explained, I guess the flood in South City is nothing to worry about!"
Xia Mo Ning was confused. She smiled bitterly and pointed at the dark rain. "Nothing to worry about?"
Yuan Shiqing advised: "Princess, even if we stay here for a few days, it will be of no use. If the princess is sick, the Junior Tutor will be worried. Once he is distracted, how can he handle the grain crisis? If the grain crisis is not handled well, I am afraid..."
Before he could finish his words, Xia Mo Ning urged his horse on: "Uncle Yuan, let's go back and rest. We'll figure it out tomorrow. Anyway, one night won't be a big deal!"
Yuan Shiqing breathed a sigh of relief. Qin Zheng's name really worked!
Although Xia Mo Ning returned to the Young Master's Mansion to rest, she could not really feel at ease. She sent people to constantly investigate the situation in South City and also kept an eye on the situation in other urban areas.
Upon learning that both East City and West City were using sandbags to prevent floods, Xia Mo Ning couldn't help but smile bitterly.
She was curious, why was there no movement in North City? Could it be that if East City and West City were flooded, would North City not be affected as well?
how is this possible.
Xia Mo Ning suddenly had a hunch that Hua Qianrou and the others must have anticipated this and must have known something.
The next day, the heavy rain was still falling, and it was even heavier than the day before.
But there is no water on the roads in the north city!
Xia Mo Ning got up early and went straight to inspect the five cities without even having breakfast.
Xia Mo Ning went straight up to the city wall. After going around in a circle, she could basically see the whole picture of the five cities.
According to the renovation plan, while promoting the workshop industry, roads were to be built first. However, the first step in road construction was to dig the road foundation, then use sand to settle it, and then install underground cement pipes. Sand was then filled in, settled, and after the cement pipes were installed, gravel was laid, and then "concrete" made of cement, gravel, and other materials and natural rubber resin was laid. Horses then pulled stone rollers to compact the road.
However, except for the North City and the Central City, other cities did not strictly implement the plan.
At least the canals in East City and West City had been repaired. But in South City, even the drainage canals hadn't been repaired. After a night of heavy rain, they had become a swamp. You could even go boating in them.
East City, West City, and even the Central City have already put up flood-prevention sandbags at the junction with South City, and hung up large nets to prevent the garbage from filling the sandbag walls again.
However, this has resulted in an ever-increasing accumulation of garbage in East and West City, and even around the central city. It seems those large nets won't be able to hold up for much longer.
"Your Highness!"
"Your Highness!"
Zhu Fengchi and Zhou Wentong, wearing straw raincoats, came galloping on horseback.
When he got close, he dismounted and saluted.
"Your Highness, if this continues, West City will be in danger!"
"If no further measures are taken, East City will be finished!"
The two looked haggard and were obviously worried. They didn't sleep well last night.
Xia Mo Ning was also worried. Why hasn’t her sister decided yet?
"Lord Zhu, Lord Zhou, please be patient. His Majesty will definitely make a decision." Xia Mo Ning had no choice but to say this.
Zhu Fengchi said: "Your Highness, we can wait, but this rain won't give us time!"
Zhou Wentong also said: "Although we have made defenses, we definitely can't hold out for long!"
Xia Mo Ning was also anxious, but she had no say in the destruction of the south city wall!
"The Majesty is here!" Suddenly, Yuan Shiqing, who was following behind Xia Mo Ning, said.
A team of imperial guards came on horseback, protecting the empress.
Empress Xia Mochu sat on a maroon warhorse, wearing a red raincoat, looking heroic.
Those palace guards were all wearing green raincoats, looking very majestic.
Zhou Wentong and Zhu Fengchi, who were wearing straw raincoats, looked at each other helplessly. They looked at other people's rain gear and then at their own.
Actually, raincoats are sold in department stores, but they are too expensive.
In fact, the cost of raincoats is indeed quite high. Since there is no polyvinyl chloride plastic refined from petroleum, Qin Zheng uses Tencel fiber material extracted from natural rubber and wood pulp to make them.
Because the process is complicated, the labor cost is very high.
Each ordinary raincoat costs ten taels of silver.
Also, luxury goods that cost one hundred taels each.
It’s not that Zhou Wentong and Zhu Fengchi can’t afford it, but they don’t want to support Qin Zheng.
They didn't want to support anything about Qin Zheng.
But at this moment, in comparison, the two of them looked like beggars, and they couldn't help feeling a little ashamed of themselves.
I was thinking, why not go buy one later?