Forced to marry, I picked up a young powerful official

"I have lived for half my life and have never seen anything like this. There are so many monks and Taoists saying the same thing. Is Jiangnan really going to face a disaster? What should we do?"

"Yes, we are all ordinary people. If we really encounter a disaster, how can we survive?"

For a time, the people of Yongzhou were in panic.

"Zhuang Zhenren of Xingwen Temple has already said that the disasters in Jiangnan were caused by floods. Floods have always occurred during the rainy season. It is still early now, so we can take precautions."

Someone retorted, "That's easy to say. Then tell me, how can we prevent it? Should we ask the Dragon King not to rain, or drain all the water from the rivers south of the Yangtze River? If you have the ability, then go ahead!"

The man who proposed the precautions blushed, "Even if none of them work, so what? People are still alive. At worst, we can just leave Jiangnan and go somewhere else!"

As soon as these words were spoken, more people rolled their eyes.

"Are you telling us to flee?"

"If we leave Jiangnan, we will have no land and no household registration. Will we have to beg on the streets?"

The more they discussed it, the more uneasy they felt.

Someone said, "So many Taoists and monks have asserted that there will be a disaster in the south of the Yangtze River. I think this is probably true. Flood prevention and water control have always been the responsibility of the government. It doesn't make sense for us to be so worried while the government doesn't care at all. In my opinion, we should go to the government office!"

"Yes, that's right. Let's go to the government and ask them to give us an explanation!"

When one person called out, the rest followed suit.

In the past few days, predictions about disasters in the south of the Yangtze River have spread throughout the streets and alleys. In addition to Yongzhou, rumors have also spread in several nearby counties and cities. The people have nowhere to vent their panic and fear, so they can only place their hopes on the government.

People from all over the country gathered spontaneously and petitioned the government to formulate preventive measures as soon as possible.

This day.

Zhang Qiongsi came to the Deshui Lane courtyard early in the morning. When she saw Shen Nankui, she asked with a puzzled look on her face: "Sister Nankui, have you heard all the rumors in the city?"

Shen Nankui asked in confusion: "Oh, what rumor?"

Zhang Qiongsi was extremely surprised. "What? You didn't know yet? The people have surrounded the government office, but the governor has never told you about this?"

She told the prophecy about the disaster in the south of the Yangtze River and sighed worriedly.

"What happened all of a sudden? Even my master said so. Could it be that the prophecies are all true?"

Shen Nankui comforted him, "Don't be afraid. It's a good thing to be able to predict the disaster in advance. If we can take precautions early, maybe we can contain it."

Zhang Qiongsi was originally very nervous, but after hearing about this matter, she still looked calm, and her heart unconsciously calmed down.

"Yes, there are officials. The governor will not sit idly by. Two days ago, he sent my father and two other adults to Chenzhou and Xuanzhou to investigate the flood situation of the Biliu River this year."

Shen Nankui smiled and said, "It happened suddenly. It's hard for Uncle Zhang to make this trip."

Zhang Qiongsi sighed, "My father said that asking him to run errands is a small matter, I just hope that nothing will happen in the end."

Shen Nankui also sighed, "I hope so."

When Zhang Qiongsi came, she saw Shen Nankui was writing something and seemed to be busy. After she said a few words, she went to see A Nao and left.

After she left, Shen Nankui was still busy in the study.

Hehua came in with a bowl of bird's nest porridge, but didn't leave after putting it down.

Shen Nankui looked up and saw that she looked thoughtful, so he couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong, Hehua?"

He Hua hesitated for a moment before asking, "Madam, will there really be a disaster in Jiangnan?"

Two days ago, she followed Shen Nankui to visit various Taoist temples. As soon as they left, a prophecy of disaster came out. Although her wife did not explain the reason to her, she knew without thinking that this must be the work of her wife.

If the rumor really came from those monks and Taoists, she probably wouldn't take it to heart, but if it was said by her own wife, then the matter would be serious.

Shen Nankui sighed and nodded, "It's true."

Even though He Hua was prepared, he couldn't help but tremble. Then he asked in surprise: "...How did you know?"

Shen Nankui said: "I learned about it by chance."

He Hua nodded, and without asking any more questions, he just said, "I see, Madam, you and the young master have been very busy these days. I will take good care of the young lady and not distract you."

She pointed at the table and said, "I noticed that you didn't sleep well at night these past two days and your face looked a little bad, so I asked the kitchen to make a bowl of bird's nest porridge. Madam, remember to drink it while it's hot."

After saying that, she closed the door and left the study.

……

Within two days, Chenzhou, Xuanzhou, Yongzhou and other places jointly issued a flood notice for the Biliu River. At the beginning of this year, there was heavy rain in the upper reaches of the Biliu River, causing the water level in many places to rise, ranging from one or two feet to six or seven feet, with a hidden trend of rising floods.

As if to support this statement, although it is only the end of March, several counties in the south of the Yangtze River have experienced rainfall for more than three consecutive days, as if the rainy season had begun early.

Now, not only the people were worried, but the government also realized the seriousness of the situation.

Led by the prefect of Yongzhou, officials from several places wrote to the governor and the court, requesting the court to take precautions against floods in advance.

Gu Yichuan had done everything he could, and now all he could do was wait for news from all parties.

Two days later, Zhang Tongzhi came back. Although he entered the city at night, he still rushed to Deshui Lane without stopping.

Gu Yichuan was even more anxious than him. As soon as he saw him, he asked, "Uncle Zhang, how is it going?"

Although the report to the court had been sent urgently over a distance of 800 miles, the two places were too far apart and the return trip would still take a considerable time. For the people in the south of the Yangtze River, time was life, so Gu Yichuang proposed to the two prefects of Chenzhou and Xuanzhou to organize officers and soldiers to dig the river before the imperial edict came down.

Zhang Tongzhi nodded. "The two adults knew the pros and cons, and agreed to this proposal without my further explanation. However, no one dared to rashly dig a canal from the Biliu River without an imperial decree, so the two adults only ordered to dig drainage channels in the city first."

Gu Yichuan breathed a sigh of relief, "As long as we start taking action, it will be fine."

Zhang Tongzhi consoled him, "You don't have to worry too much. The current situation is developing in a good direction. When the people of Chenzhou and Xuanzhou learned that the government was going to dig drainage canals in advance, not only did no one object, but they also volunteered to help. Now that the government and the people are united, we will surely be able to overcome the difficulties smoothly."

Gu Yichuan's brows relaxed a little, but he sighed again.

"It is naturally a good thing that the officials and people of Jiangnan can save themselves and get rid of the danger. Right now, I am only worried about the court..."