Farming Beneath the Changbai Mountains

The family happily spent the afternoon shopping and came back after buying a bunch of things. The two children were holding a bunch of fun things and playing with them one by one.

"Okay, let's wash our hands and eat first, then play in the evening. It looks like it's going to rain tonight, so eat quickly and go to bed early tonight, do you hear me?" Jinghan looked at the two obviously excited children and said helplessly.

Qingyuan is a very obedient child. As soon as his mother said this, he quickly let the girl next to him lead him to wash his hands. Qian held Qingyao in his arms and washed his hands, and then everyone had dinner together.

Sure enough, not long after eating, there was a rumble of thunder outside. For a moment, the silver dragon rolled in the sky, and the sky and the earth flickered, accompanied by bursts of thunder. Both Qingyuan and Qingyao were a little scared. They nestled in the arms of Zixuan and Jinghan, covering their ears and not daring to move. Gradually, the two little guys fell asleep.

When Qian saw this, he and Chun Xing took the two little guys away, leaving Jinghan and Zixuan talking in the room.

Jinghan looked out the window and said worriedly, "I hope this rain won't last too long. Why do I always feel uneasy? I always feel as if something is about to happen."

Zixuan hugged Jinghan and said in her ear, "Why are you worried about all this? We have done everything we can, and the rest can only depend on God's arrangements. Even if something happens, all the dams will be new this year." If you are a cultivator, you should be able to withstand it. If this doesn’t work, then it’s probably not our place’s business, and there’s no point in worrying about it.”

Jinghan leaned into Zixuan's arms and suddenly felt that the two of them hadn't been this close for a long time. He couldn't help but put his arms around Zixuan's waist and buried his face in Zixuan's neck. "It feels so good to hold you in my arms, and I feel so at ease." Jinghan said in a low voice.

Zixuan lowered his head and kissed Jinghan's forehead, "I also like to hug you like this. We are both very busy these days. Why do I feel that it seems that for a long time, we have not been able to talk properly together? Have you talked for a while?”

"In the past two months, you have been busy building the dam. When you come back every day, you fall asleep. Isn't it because you haven't talked to me for a long time?" Jinghan chuckled, "You sleep every night. He's like a pig, snoring loudly."

Zixuan couldn't help but lowered his head and kissed Jinghan, "Really? Then I have to compensate you well."

This rain actually fell sparsely for three days before it stopped, but it still didn't look sunny outside, and it was still gloomy. The county government officials went out to investigate and came back to report that the water levels in various rivers had risen a lot. Fortunately, there was a drought a while ago and the ground was somewhat dry, so the water rose was not too great.

Zixuan let out a long breath, "We have to pay attention all the time these days. It looks like it won't be sunny for a while. If it continues to rain, there will be water in the ground. Alas. , it seems that the crop production is bound to decrease this year. The grain in the county government warehouse must be ventilated to prevent it from getting damp and moldy. This may be life-saving grain." Zixuan warned worriedly.

Zhao Xian Cheng, who was on the side, nodded and said, "Don't worry, sir. The warehouse was renovated a while ago and there won't be any leaks. My subordinates all understand the importance of this matter and there won't be any mistakes."

"Well, that's good. We must pay attention to changes in water levels at all times. If something happens, we should quickly ask those people who live in low-lying areas to evacuate to higher ground first. Our county is too large. I'm afraid I'm going to have to suffer a lot, so please be more patient." At this time, Zixuan really felt that the large area in the east of the town was not a good thing. There were too few manpower in the county government and it was really not enough.

"This is easy. The official has asked each village and town to organize young patrols. Pay attention at all times. The men here are generally strong and have good skills. If something happens, it is better to protect a few people. No problem. "Zhao Xiancheng is a very capable person. He can do many things very well without Zixuan's instructions. "There is basically nothing to worry about on the grassland, except for these rivers and a few larger ponds. These places must be paid attention to. I have sent people from the county to these places. It's best if nothing happens. , once something happens, we will lead the villagers to evacuate and relocate, first of all to ensure the safety of the people." Zhao Xiancheng reported his arrangements.

"Okay, with Mr. Zhao's arrangement, I can't think of anything going wrong. Tell the brothers in the county government that you have worked hard these days. When the rainy season is over, I will treat everyone to a drink." After hearing this, Zixuan asked the county government. Cheng said the report with great satisfaction.

"Then we'll have to wait for the wine, sir." Zhao Xiancheng said with a smile.

The men in the room laughed. In the few years that Zixuan has been here, everyone's life has improved significantly, and everyone gets along very harmoniously. To them, Zixuan is like a relative.

The sky was still gloomy, and the thick clouds made people feel a little depressed. After it stopped raining for a day, it started to rain again. This time, it was very heavy. The huge raindrops kept falling down, which made Jinghan a little frightened.

The heavy rain falls intermittently like this. On the occasional sunny day, everyone will feel much better and hope that it will continue to clear up. But then it rained again, making people's hearts fall to the bottom again. In the whole month of June, this day has not been sunny for a few times. It is not raining, but it is also cloudy.

Not only Zhendong, but almost the entire north is like this this year, with few sunny days. Until early July, the weather was still like this, and this time it was getting worse and worse.

Zixuan came back from outside wearing a raincoat, and the rainwater stayed along the hem of the raincoat. Zixuan took off his raincoat and bamboo hat. The clothes inside were also a little wet. "It seems like the weather is going to leak out. It rains endlessly and I don't know when it will end." Zixuan sighed.

Jinghan quickly found some clean clothes and helped Zixuan change them. "Also, thanks to the kang here, we can put these clothes on the kang to dry. Otherwise, even the clothes will be wet. You went out today. How is it outside? The river is Isn't it a huge increase?" Jinghan asked worriedly.

"Isn't that right? The river is rising very fast now. Fortunately, when we built the levee, it was quite high. Now it seems that there is still some time before it reaches the top. However, we have to be prepared at all times. I We plan to take people to some dangerous places and build a second flood embankment to try our best to protect the nearby villages. You must know that if they are flooded, it will be a heavy loss. Don't give up if you have a little hope." Zixuan quickly changed his clothes and said his plan.

"I heard that many places in nearby prefectures and counties have been flooded, and many people have died. Over in Fucheng, several counties have also been flooded. The prefect sent people here to mobilize I don't agree to go with the troops stationed here. If something happens here, where can I send the troops?" Zixuan talked about the situation in the north. Most places could not escape the flood this time. .

Jinghan couldn't help sighing, "Back then, the prefect came to reprimand you, but how is it now? Even the city is in trouble, right? If this person can't take a long-term view, but is blinded by interests, Something will happen sooner or later. Now, those merchants won't say anything anymore, right? Although they were asked to spend some money, this amount of money is really insignificant compared to the flood, but this year's food production will definitely be reduced. , the people’s life will be difficult again.”

What Jinghan is most worried about is naturally these ordinary people. Now that they have just lived a good life for a few days, are they going to go back to the past again this time? "What's the ground like now? Is the water deep?"

"Well, the water is quite deep in some places. It looks like the crops are going to be choked." Zixuan also felt a little distressed. The crops in the fields are all farmers' hard work for a year.

It's still raining outside, and it's not light at all. Zixuan couldn't stay at home any longer, so he put on his raincoat and led some people from the county government to the Noni River. The water from the Taoer River will eventually flow into the Moon Bubble and then into the Noni River. Fortunately, the moon was still there, so it was able to take some of the pressure off the Noni River.

There are large grass swamps around Moon Bubble, and no one lives there, so even if the water level rises a lot, it will not pose any threat to people. The Moon Pao Village is built on a very high ground, and some protective dams were built here in the spring. So far, it seems that there is no big problem with the Moon Pao Village.

Zixuan took many people from the yamen and lived in Yueliangpao Village. It is relatively close to the Taoer River and the Noni River. If anything happens, he can rush to deal with it as soon as possible.

The rain has no intention of stopping, and the water of the Noni River has long lost its original clear and green color, and has turned into an earthy yellow color. The rolling river water and huge waves rolled, with great force, beating against the river embankment.

"Sir, the water level is now only five or six feet away from the embankment. We must quickly build a second flood control embankment. Otherwise, once the water overflows the embankment, the people will still suffer." Zhaoxian Chengzhan Said beside Zixuan.

"Well, let's get started and try to complete the second flood control embankment before the water level comes up. This is the most critical place. As long as we hold on here, nothing will happen." Zixuan also knows the current situation. The situation was a bit serious, so I ordered everyone to take action quickly.