HLnovel Chapter 1032 Repairing the Dike
Chapter 1032 Repairing the Dike
After discussing it for a long time, the three of them finally went to find Commander Wei together.
Shi Tou also led the government officials to investigate the condition of the dikes upstream and downstream of Yingjiang overnight.
Many people stayed up all night.
The next day, Lu Qingqing went out as soon as it was light.
She went for a walk around the street but didn't see anything unusual.
I went to the notice wall where the imperial court announced its decrees, but I didn't find any new decrees.
After thinking for a moment, she went to the back gate of the government office.
This time, it took a long time to knock on the door before someone answered.
But it was Butler Shi who opened the door.
Seeing her approach, they quickly ushered her in.
"Steward Shi, is there any progress on the matter in Yingjiang? I'm getting impatient, so I thought I'd come and ask."
Butler Shi's face was also full of anxiety.
"Young Master Lu, to be honest, my father went out last night and hasn't returned yet."
Stone led his men to investigate the dam, but they never returned.
Our wife and son are also very anxious.
But we can only wait for news about this.
Don't worry, I'll let you know as soon as there's any progress.
Upon hearing this, Lu Qingqing had no choice but to take her leave.
But at this moment, she really couldn't stand being left to wait in the city.
After thinking it over, he decided to ride his horse out of the city and head straight for Yingjiang.
They rode at full speed, and halfway there they encountered Shi Tou leading his men back.
After staying up all night, everyone's eyes were bruised and they were exhausted.
Shi Tou recognized Lu Qingqing and greeted her.
Just as they were about to turn back, Lu Qingqing quickly stopped them and inquired about the situation downstream of Yingjiang River.
It was only after asking that I learned the situation downstream was even more serious.
Two sections of the dike have been breached and are now overflowing with water.
Both gaps need to be repaired immediately.
Shi Tou briefly explained the situation and hurriedly led his men back to the city.
After thinking for a moment, Lu Qingqing headed upstream to the Longkou Dam.
Along the way, we rarely saw any pedestrians.
Occasionally, people would see Lu Qingqing riding a horse and then keep their distance.
When we arrived at the Longkou Dam, the rain had intensified.
She stopped her horse at the entrance of the river administration office, and only when she got closer did she realize that the courtyard of the river administration office was locked from the outside.
Thinking of the four people from yesterday, Lu Qingqing tied up her horse and climbed over the wall into the courtyard.
But after going inside and looking around, there wasn't a soul in sight.
I touched the kang (heated brick bed), and it was ice cold, indicating that no one had lived there recently.
After Lu Qingqing left, she went to check on the Longkou Dam.
She felt that the water level seemed to be a bit higher than yesterday.
Looking at the dam filled with water, she became increasingly alarmed.
She wondered if it was just her imagination, but the dam that had been as steady as a ferocious beast yesterday seemed to be swaying a bit now.
She shook her head, thinking it was probably just an illusion caused by the ground shaking beneath her feet.
After standing there for a while, she turned around, rode her horse, and returned to Xiazhou City.
As soon as I returned to the inn, the waiter came to greet me.
"Sir, Steward Shi from the government office has come with a message, asking you to come to the government office."
Lu Qingqing was overjoyed; there must be news!
After thanking the waiter, she mounted her horse and headed straight for the government office.
This time, it was Butler Shi who opened the door again.
However, unlike his anxious face in the morning, his entire face was relaxed now.
Upon seeing Lu Qingqing, his face was full of smiles.
"Young Brother Lu, there's no need to worry."
The lord has already discussed with the commander of the guards that today they will recruit people from the city to repair the dikes.
By noon, the villages and towns near Xiazhou City would also receive the news.
By now, those mule carts carrying materials like stones and silt have probably all set off from the city!
As the two were talking, they saw a row of mule carts passing by at the end of the street.
"Look, speak of the devil and he appears! That's a mule cart used to transport materials!"
Lu Qingqing also saw the long mule cart and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Seeing this, Butler Shi added with a smile:
"Brother Lu, I forgot to tell you."
This morning, my family sent people to Nanji City and Anliang City downstream.
Tell them about the current situation of the Yingjiang dike.
I believe they will send people to repair the dikes soon.