Movie Variety Show: Starting from a New World

Chapter 493 Earthquake Precursors

Time passed slowly. At the turn of spring and summer in 73, Ye Juan gave birth to a daughter for Zhao Cheng, which made Zhao Cheng happy for a long time.

The little princess of the Zhao family was named Zhao Wei Yu by Zhao Cheng. Zhao Wei Yu had been fair and clean since she was a child, with big eyes and long eyelashes. She was very cute when she blinked her eyes.

Zhao Cheng would hold Little Twenty in his arms whenever he had time. It could be said that he doted on her to the utmost.

In the summer of 1976, Zhao Cheng led the Imperial Guards on a long-distance training march, directly from Peiping to Dagu. After several days of sea training, they began to return from the coast on July 27.

When Zhao Cheng led his team to the vicinity of Tangshan, it was midnight. Zhao Cheng suddenly found that all the small animals began to become restless for unknown reasons. Zhao Cheng knew that what was coming was coming.

So Zhao Cheng directly ordered the team to enter the city. The team of about a thousand people marched directly through the city in the dark and headed straight for the city government.

When Zhao Cheng brought his men to the municipal government, there were only a few staff members on duty in the entire municipal government.

When the city government saw a group of soldiers coming in, they thought they were going to arrest people and wanted to step forward to stop them!

"What are you doing? Why did you break into the city government without permission?" the staff on duty shouted harshly.

"We are a passing troop from Peking. Where is your leader? Is there any leader on duty?" Zhao Cheng didn't want to waste time talking to him and asked directly.

"I am the leader on duty, and I am a member of the Municipal Committee! What exactly do you want to do?" the man asked.

"Sound the city's air raid sirens immediately and turn on all loudspeakers that can be used for notification. An earthquake is coming!" Zhao Cheng said quickly.

"Earthquake? Are you kidding? We are in a vast plain here, how could there be an earthquake? You are spreading rumors recklessly. I will report to Peking on behalf of Shi Gewei and punish you immediately!" When the man heard Zhao Cheng say there was an earthquake, he immediately jumped up and cursed.

Their staff did discover signs a few days ago, but after reporting them, no one took them seriously because everyone in the government was busy fighting for power.

The trigger was XX's death, which marked the beginning of a turbulent year for the Flower Growers!

"I don't care about the mess in your city. Now the outside world is already in turmoil, which means the earthquake is happening today! Maybe a big earthquake will happen at the next moment! Do you want to die?" Zhao Cheng narrowed his eyes and said coldly.

"Who are you trying to scare? Who do you think you are? You are a soldier in Peking, so why are you making such a fuss in Tangshan? Be careful, or I will tell your leader and send you home!" The committee member was still arrogant.

Because he was confident, the soldiers didn't dare to do anything to him. Aside from being brave and righteous, when have you ever seen a soldier attack an ordinary citizen? Moreover, he also said that he was Commissioner Gwei and was not afraid of these soldiers at all.

Zhao Cheng turned and said to the captain of the third squadron behind him, "Show him your ID!"

Although the squadron leader didn't know how Zhao Cheng was sure that an earthquake was going to happen, he knew that this instructor had never lied in all these years of getting along with him.

So he took out his military officer ID and opened it directly in front of the committee member.

Looking at the big seal and the glaring numbers 8341, the committee member felt his thighs go weak.

Why did the Imperial Guard suddenly appear here? Why were they here when they weren't in Peking protecting the people in the lake?

However, he no longer dared to speak in that tone. Instead, he whispered, "Comrade, I'm just a small committee member. If I do as you say and an earthquake really happens, it's fine. But if the news is false, I can't shoulder the responsibility! This is a matter that affects over a million people!"

"Don't you know that if you delay any longer, you can't even imagine how many of these one million people will survive! Take us to the broadcasting room right now!" Zhao Cheng really didn't want to continue talking nonsense with this idiot. He took out the pistol he carried with him, loaded it in one go, and pointed the muzzle at the committee member's forehead.

"Instructor Zhao, don't be impulsive. This is a violation of discipline!" When the captain of the third squadron saw that Zhao Cheng actually drew his gun, he immediately grabbed Zhao Cheng from behind who was about to step forward.

The committee member even sat down on the ground, his eyes filled with fear and disbelief.

Before he became a committee member, he was just a street thug with some ideas. Although he didn't know the specific military discipline, he knew that he couldn't point guns at civilians!

And this guy actually dared to point a gun at his head? Was he crazy?

Before the committee member could sort out his thoughts, Zhao Cheng spoke.

"Everyone, form groups of three and find all the street offices immediately. Ask them to turn on their loudspeakers. You can also use loudspeakers along the way to notify the military and civilians that an earthquake is coming! The military uniforms we wear are our best proof! Start the action now!" Zhao Cheng gave the order directly. Although the soldiers did not understand, they still obeyed Zhao Cheng's orders.

Soon, a chaotic noise began to be heard over the city, centered at the city hall.

Zhao Cheng took two soldiers and personally escorted the committee member to the broadcasting room.

After entering the office and turning on the power, the piercing sound of air raid sirens rang out over the entire city, accompanied by the shouts of soldiers. The entire city began to become restless.

Especially when the police stopped the soldiers and asked where the news came from, all the animals in the city began to feel uneasy, and even those who were locked in cages kept trying to break out.

"Everyone, get out of your homes and go to the streets immediately. No one should stay at home! An earthquake is coming!" At this moment, Zhao Cheng's sonorous and powerful voice came from the loudspeakers installed in the streets and alleys.

How did this man with a Beijing accent know the earthquake was coming? Although puzzled, no one would joke about their own life.

The obedient ones immediately picked up their children and ran to the street, and then asked each other for news.

Those who were greedy for money began to rummage through boxes and drawers, collecting their valuables and moving them out of the house.

Some people also have doubts and want to find someone to find out who spread such news in the middle of the night.

The local leaders were even more angry and started to march towards the city government. They were determined to catch the guy who spread the rumors.

However, the public security officers and grassroots street organizations tried their best to calm the restless crowd, especially in just half an hour, many Royal Guards soldiers were almost running to the edge of the city.

Some people did not see them, so they were all confused.

"What's going on? Where is the earthquake?" A worker took his family out of the yard and onto the street, and started asking around.

"I don't know. I heard someone shouting first, and then I heard the loudspeaker shouting! But I didn't see anyone!" The neighbor also had a puzzled expression on his face.

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