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Chapter 354 Disaster Relief
The Emperor praised:
"Very good. Your eldest brother went out of town for work two days ago and will probably be back tomorrow. When he comes back, this matter will be left to your eldest brother to arrange. You two just need to focus on disaster relief."
Baili Ye and Qing He responded in unison: "Your sons obey your orders!"
With everyone's efforts, the Ministry of Revenue quickly raised 200,000 catties of grain and cotton-padded clothing. Minister Li came to report and said, "Your Highness, Prince Chen, I have already raised 200,000 catties of grain. Due to the road blockage, the remaining 100,000 taels will not be delivered until tomorrow.
In addition, we have collected 4,000 sets of cotton-padded clothes and cotton-padded shoes, and 2,000 sets of cotton-padded quilts. I am ordering people to make the rest as soon as possible."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Shangshu. Load these supplies onto the truck and send them to the city gate immediately. We will set off together when other supplies arrive."
Qing He continued on the side:
"Minister Li, the remaining 100,000 taels will be donated by Prince Chen's Mansion. In addition, Prince Chen's Mansion will donate 4,000 sets of cotton clothes, cotton shoes, and 3,000 quilts."
"Yes, I will register it in a moment. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your generosity in helping the people."
It was not until the third hour that the officials who had gone out to prepare came back to report that all the supplies were ready.
The wealthy businessmen and officials in the city also generously donated money and materials to contribute to the disaster relief.
Baili Ye and Qinghe led everyone to the outside of the city gate, where they saw carriages full of supplies lined up neatly and the soldiers were in high spirits and ready to go.
Baili Ye climbed onto the platform, looked at everyone with dignity, and said loudly:
"Everyone, this disaster relief is a heavy responsibility. We are shouldering the expectations of the people. I hope everyone will go all out, ensure the safety of funds, and work together to save more lives."
Everyone shouted in unison: "We will definitely fulfill our mission!"
"Okay, we will take a plane to the disaster area in a while. Please bring your supplies and go to the official road one mile away in an orderly manner. We will take a plane to the disaster area."
Afterwards, Baili Ye gave an order and the team set off slowly.
When everyone carried the things to a mile away, they were all extremely surprised when they saw the plane. They stared with their eyes wide open and whispered to each other, their shock evident in their expressions.
"May I ask what this huge thing is, Your Majesty?" the official accompanying him couldn't help but ask.
Baili Ye said loudly: "Don't panic, everyone. This is an airplane, an extremely advanced means of transportation that can take us to the disaster area quickly."
After hearing this, everyone's eyes were still full of confusion and surprise. Many people couldn't help rubbing their eyes, as if they couldn't believe what they saw.
Under Qinghe's guidance, everyone boarded the plane one after another, and each of them looked around curiously like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden.
Some people stared at the interior of the plane and marveled;
Some people touched the seats carefully, their faces full of disbelief;
Others stretched their necks, trying to peer into every corner of the plane.
Seeing this, Qing He said:
"Everyone, we will take a plane to the disaster area in a while. In the afternoon, I will explain some important precautions and operating methods to everyone."
“First, please find your seats and fasten your seat belts.
The seat belt buckle is next to your seat. Insert the insert into the buckle and it is fastened when you hear a 'click'.
Please keep your seat belt fastened throughout the flight."
Qing He found the safety belt while she was talking. She demonstrated to everyone during the explanation. After making sure everyone understood and could do it, she continued:
"There are vents above the seats, and you can adjust the wind direction and volume according to your needs. The wind direction and volume are adjusted like this."
"If you encounter an emergency during the flight, the oxygen mask will automatically fall off. Please pull the mask down hard, put the mask over your mouth and nose, and breathe normally."
"In addition, there is a vomit bag in the pocket in front of the seat. You can use it at any time if you feel unwell." Qinghe demonstrated as he spoke to help everyone understand what he was talking about. After the explanation, everyone said they understood.
Qing He smiled and said, "During the flight, please fasten your seat belts and do not move around at will.
This plane is going very fast, and there may be some turbulence during the flight, so there is no need to panic. "
Everyone nodded, and the tension was slightly relieved.
But some people were still terrified and held the armrests of the seats tightly with both hands.
"Everyone take your seats. I'm going to make preparations for the flight."
Qinghe got off the plane, used his mind to collect the supplies everyone had brought into space, and then returned to the plane.
Everything was ready, Qing He and Bai Li Ye sat in the pilot and co-pilot seats. With the roar of the engine, the plane began to taxi slowly.
When the plane took off, the strong push on the back made everyone's heart rise to their throat, and everyone stared at the front nervously.
Some people couldn't help but exclaim: "How can this plane be so fast and take us up to the sky? It's like a god!"
Others closed their eyes, muttered something, and prayed for peace.
As the plane's speed increased, finally, the nose of the plane lifted up and rushed into the blue sky.
The plane continued to climb and the fuselage shook slightly.
Some people couldn't help but scream, while more people closed their eyes and prayed silently.
Baili Ye and Qinghe were concentrating on operating the plane, paying close attention to the data from various instruments to ensure a smooth flight.
When the plane finally stabilized at the predetermined altitude, the tense atmosphere in the cabin eased slightly.
People slowly opened their eyes and looked out the windows at the scene outside.
The snow scene below was like a magnificent yet sad painting.
The continuous mountain ranges seem to be covered with a flawless white cloak by a giant, with clouds and mist shrouding the peaks, appearing and disappearing, as ethereal as a fairyland.
Those steep peaks are like sharp swords piercing the sky. Covered with snow, they look even more cold and majestic.
The vast wilderness has now become a white ocean, without any trace of ups and downs, as if time has been frozen by the thick snow.
It is truly a thousand miles of ice, ten thousand miles of drifting snow, the plains are covered with wax elephants, and only vastness remains.
When everyone saw these scenes from the plane, their expressions became increasingly solemn, and they became more worried about the disaster area and the people there.
After flying for three hours, they arrived at the disaster area.
As the plane flew lower and lower, the situation in the disaster area became more and more shocking.
The dead silent town now has most of its houses collapsed and the streets are covered with thick snow, making it almost impossible to see the original appearance of the ground.
The cold wind was howling, blowing up flying snowflakes. Many trees were bent by the snow, and some were even broken directly, falling to the ground in all directions.
Looking around, the houses that had not collapsed were all covered tightly with snow, with only some outlines visible.
There were a few people walking around on the snowy ground. I wondered what they were going to do.
The plane slowly descended, and after it stopped, everyone was still immersed in the tragic scene they saw, and it took them a while to come back to their senses.
The moment the cabin door opened, the cold wind rushed into the cabin, and everyone couldn't help but shiver.
However, no one backed down. Everyone got off the plane one by one. As soon as their feet set foot on the disaster-stricken land, the heaviness in their hearts increased.
Some people looked at the ruins in front of them, their eyes instantly reddened and tears welled up in their eyes;
Some people clenched their fists and clenched their teeth, as if they were suppressing their inner anger and grief;
Others took a deep breath, as if to encourage themselves and prepare for the difficult rescue work that was to come.
Baili Ye was the first to get off the plane and watched everyone get off the plane one after another and finish tidying up.
His face was solemn and determined. He looked around and said loudly:
"Everyone, this is where we are going to fight. Please stay where you are and organize the relief supplies.
The prince and the princess will go to the county government office to understand the situation, and then we will act according to the plan we made in advance.
Everyone, remember, we must work together and do our utmost to save the people! "
Everyone responded in unison, their voices full of determination and courage.
Baili Ye and Qinghe walked quickly towards the county government office, and all they saw along the way was devastation.
What you see from the plane is always just an approximation. Only when you get closer do you realize the severity of the snowstorm.
Houses collapsed, roads were blocked, and the groans of the wounded could be heard from time to time in the cold wind.
The bodies of some livestock were frozen in the snow, with their stiff limbs stretched out abruptly, which made people feel extremely sad.
The crops in the farmland have long disappeared, leaving only a vast expanse of white.
When they arrived at a deserted place, the two entered the space. Qinghe activated the teleportation function and arrived at the county government office a few breaths later.
Many houses collapsed along the way and they had no time to check the specific situation.
When we arrived at the county government office, we saw that it was also severely damaged and the plaque at the door was crumbling.
County Magistrate Huang Zhenfang came out with a tired look on his face. Baili Ye and Qing He revealed their identities. "County Magistrate Huang, we are Prince Chen and Princess Chen. The capital has received urgent reports of a snowstorm here. The Emperor sent us to assist you in disaster relief."
County Magistrate Huang's tired face showed a look of surprise and excitement. He knelt down and saluted, and said in a hoarse voice:
"Your humble servant greets Prince Chen and Princess Chen." He then kowtowed in the direction of the capital and said, "Thank you very much for the grace of the Emperor. Long live the Emperor."
After he finished his greetings, Baili Ye asked, "Magistrate Huang, what is the disaster situation in Ling County? Do you have any statistics?"
"Reporting to you two, this snowstorm is truly unprecedentedly severe and rarely seen in a century!
Since the snow began, I have sent people to investigate the disaster situation. 368 houses collapsed in the county town, and the specific disaster situation in more than villages in the ten towns below has not yet been counted because the roads are impassable.
However, it snowed for several consecutive days and the houses of many disaster victims in the county collapsed. The people were caught off guard and many were trapped inside their houses, resulting in countless casualties. Many of the injured are currently in urgent need of treatment.
I have found several unused places to accommodate the victims and the wounded, but there are still many victims who have not been rescued. I am now organizing everyone to clean up the streets and organize rescue operations, but there are not enough people.
Now there is another problem. There is a shortage of food after the disaster. It is freezing cold. I have already opened the granaries to release food, but it still cannot solve the problem. "
After hearing the general situation of the disaster, Baili Ye understood it clearly and said to County Magistrate Huang:
"Magistrate Huang, don't worry too much. This time I have brought sufficient supplies and manpower, and I will definitely do my best to help solve the problems in Ling County."
County Magistrate Huang immediately bowed and said:
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will follow your instructions.
However, the most urgent thing now is to treat the wounded. Many of the wounds are infected, but there is no medicine available. If it is delayed any further, I am afraid the situation will be very serious.
Furthermore, the food needs to be replenished as soon as possible, as the victims have not had enough food for many days."
Baili Ye nodded slightly, looked at County Magistrate Huang and said:
"Give me a map of Ling County, and bring some people with me and the princess to the outside of the city to arrange specific matters."
"Yes, I will arrange it right away."
County Magistrate Huang counted a few people, and then everyone left the city together.
When he arrived outside the city, Baili Ye looked serious, holding the map of Ling County, and began to make detailed rescue arrangements.
"Ling County has ten towns and more than eighty villages. Each town sent two hundred rescue workers, two imperial doctors, and four county doctors, carrying sufficient medicines and food.
The focus is on searching for disaster victims, treating the wounded, and at the same time clearing roads to ensure smooth transportation of subsequent supplies.
The rescue workers recorded the situation of each household and reported it to the court."
Baili Ye arranged everything one by one, his eyes were determined and his voice was steady and powerful.
Afterwards, Baili Ye arranged for the centurions who came with him to lead rescue teams and collect relief supplies.
The rescuers listened carefully and kept their mission in mind.
Qing He added:
"Everyone must pay attention to their own safety during the rescue process. If you encounter difficulties, please contact us in time through flares, or report to the county government.
In addition, the weather in the disaster area is cold, I have some heating pads here, everyone can tear off the outer packaging and stick them on your clothes, you can keep warm all day long. "Qing He said while demonstrating to everyone.
"Everyone should receive ten now. When the situation in the county is stable, the prince and I will go to each village to inspect the specific situation. Everyone should proceed steadily and do a good job first."
"Yes. I obey your order."
After the arrangements were completed, the rescue teams quickly took action and headed towards their respective target towns.
Baili Ye and Qinghe transported supplies into the city under the leadership of County Magistrate Huang. When the people in the city saw the prince sent by the emperor come to Ling County in person, they were grateful and knelt down to express their gratitude.
Baili Ye hurried forward to help an old man up, and said in a gentle but firm voice:
"Please get up quickly, folks. I am late and have caused you all to suffer. Although this snowstorm is severe, please believe that the court will not ignore it, and I will do my best to help you overcome the difficulties."
He looked around and saw the expectation and dependence in everyone's eyes, which gave him a greater sense of responsibility:
"Don't worry, we have brought enough food and medicine. We will first ensure that everyone has enough food and clothes, and that the injured can be treated. If the house collapses, we will rebuild it.
If the road is blocked, we will clear it as soon as possible. As long as we are united, there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome.”
A woman holding her child said with tears in her eyes: "Your Highness, my husband was buried in the house. After being rescued, he has a high fever and won't go away. What should I do?"
Baili Ye patted her shoulder gently: "Don't worry, Madam. I have brought a famous imperial physician from the capital, who will definitely be able to cure your husband."
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