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Then, with a melodious bell ringing, it was time for court to begin.

The eunuchs shouted loudly, "Attend court!"

The officials straightened their clothes and tidied their court robes before entering the main hall in two lines on either side.

The main hall was resplendent with gold and jade, and adorned with carved beams and painted rafters.

Emperor Jingzhao sat high on the dragon throne, majestic and solemn.

After everyone entered the main hall, except for a few special individuals.

Everyone else knelt down in unison, shouting, "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

Emperor Jingzhao slightly raised his hand, signaling everyone to rise.

After the ministers rose, they presented their reports in order of their official rank.

First came the high-ranking officials, such as the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers, who stepped forward to report important matters to Emperor Jingzhao.

This includes information on military, political, and economic aspects.

They spoke earnestly and clearly, explaining the key issues and solutions one by one.

Emperor Jingzhao listened attentively, occasionally asking questions and discussing with his ministers.

Next, other officials presented their reports in turn, reporting on the work and problems of their respective departments and requesting instructions from Emperor Jingzhao.

Ling Yan stood quietly in the first row, listening attentively and seriously to reports on various national affairs.

He felt none of the nervousness or trepidation he had felt during his first court appearance; he was very calm and composed.

At this moment, her drowsiness had vanished without a trace, and her mind was clearer than ever before.

At this very moment, an extremely difficult and serious matter was presented to everyone.

A once-in-a-century flood struck southern China, causing several rivers to breach their banks and the floodwaters to rage like a ferocious beast, leaving countless people homeless.

In the disaster-stricken areas, houses were destroyed, fertile fields were submerged, and the cries of the people were deafening.

Furthermore, the floods destroyed a large amount of infrastructure, blocked roads, and washed away bridges.

Even more seriously, after the floods, the shadow of plague began to loom over the disaster area.

Because the bodies could not be disposed of in time, the water source was polluted, the epidemic began to spread, and the lives of the people were greatly threatened.

The imperial court has swiftly dispatched rescue teams to the disaster area, but the rescue work is progressing slowly in the face of such a massive catastrophe.

On the one hand, the floods are extremely destructive, making it difficult for rescue workers and supplies to reach the affected areas quickly.

The damage to the roads made transportation extremely difficult, and many supplies could only be carried by manpower, which was inefficient.

On the other hand, the situation in the disaster area is complex and ever-changing. Rescue workers not only have to face the threat of floods, but also have to deal with the possibility of an outbreak of epidemics at any time.

Moreover, due to the vast affected area and large population, relief supplies are far from sufficient, and the basic living needs of the people cannot be met.

At this critical moment, the officials were at a loss, and each of them looked worried.

They proposed various solutions, but all of them had many problems.

Some advocated increasing the investment in relief supplies, but the imperial court's financial resources were limited and could not meet such a huge demand.

Some suggested transferring troops from other regions to provide support, but this would affect the stability of those regions.

Just when everyone was in despair, Lingyan stepped forward.

She looked at Emperor Jingzhao with a firm gaze and slowly said, "Your Majesty, I believe that we should take a multi-pronged approach to the floods in the south. First, we should send skilled imperial physicians and renowned folk doctors to the disaster area to control the spread of the epidemic, set up temporary medical points to provide timely treatment for the sick, and at the same time strengthen the management of water and food sources to ensure the safety of the people's diet."

"Secondly, mobilize the entire nation to raise relief supplies, call on wealthy merchants and prominent families to donate money and goods, and collect idle clothing, food and other supplies from the people. Those who actively donate will be given certain rewards and honors."

"Thirdly, organize a large number of laborers and soldiers to speed up the repair of roads and bridges and ensure that relief supplies can be delivered to the disaster area smoothly."

"Fourth, implement strict security management in the disaster area to prevent thieves and criminals from taking advantage of the chaos. At the same time, appease the people and make them believe that the court will definitely help them overcome the difficulties."

"The most urgent task is to provide safe and stable housing for the disaster victims. We need to organize a large number of craftsmen and laborers to build temporary housing in places with higher terrain that are less likely to be flooded again. At the same time, we need to mobilize people in the surrounding areas to donate idle timber, cloth and other materials."

"Furthermore, usable materials from houses destroyed by floods can be recycled and reused. Special personnel can be organized to clean and classify these materials, selecting high-quality timber, tiles, etc., for the construction of temporary shelters. Simple but sturdy construction methods can be used to quickly provide shelter for disaster victims."

"For example, wooden stakes are used as supports to build a frame structure, and then wooden boards and cloth are used to enclose it to form temporary living spaces. Since there are many disaster victims, different sizes of housing can be built, including small housing suitable for families and large collective housing that can accommodate many people, to meet the needs of different disaster victims."

"In terms of security, simple protective facilities can be set up around the dwellings, such as fences made of branches and ropes, to prevent wild animals and criminals from disturbing them. At the same time, soldiers should be arranged to patrol to ensure the safety of the disaster victims. The dwellings should also be inspected and maintained regularly, and damage caused by wind and rain should be repaired in a timely manner to ensure the stability and security of the dwellings."

"Furthermore, solving the problem of food and clothing for disaster victims is the core of relief work. In addition to food donations from local governments and people, disaster victims can be organized to help themselves and encouraged to grow fast-growing crops, such as vegetables, in safe places to supplement their food sources."

"In addition, special food distribution points can be set up and managed by officials to allocate food reasonably according to the family size and actual needs of disaster victims, ensuring that every disaster victim can receive basic food security. Priority should be given to vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, pregnant women and the disabled, providing them with more food and care. The distribution of food should also be strictly registered and managed to prevent waste and corruption."

"As for the water issue, we can organize people to dig new wells to provide clean drinking water for the disaster victims. At the same time, we can set up water storage facilities near their homes to facilitate their access to water. We should also educate the disaster victims about drinking water hygiene to raise their awareness of self-protection and prevent diseases caused by drinking unclean water. Most importantly, they must never drink raw water."

"As for medical care, in addition to mobilizing skilled imperial physicians and renowned folk doctors to form medical teams to rush to the disaster area, we can also train some local people with certain medical knowledge to assist in medical work. After simple training, these people will be able to perform some basic medical care work, such as wound treatment and care for patients with fever."

"It is also essential to strengthen sanitation management in disaster areas, organize personnel to clean up garbage and corpses, prevent the spread of disease, isolate and treat those who are already sick to prevent the spread of disease, and educate disaster victims on disease prevention and control knowledge to raise their awareness of self-protection, such as washing hands frequently and keeping their living environment clean."

"As long as these measures are implemented, the resettlement and relief of disaster victims can be successfully resolved."