flstandardbreds Chapter 175 The disaster is serious
Chapter 175 The disaster is serious
Song Yue pouted and retorted, "That's because the princess is blessed with great fortune!"
It must be said that Song Yue's appearance did allow Jiang Lige to relax for a moment. He smiled and simply changed the subject: "Where's Feng Quan? Why don't I see her?"
"..." Song Yue pursed her lips, looking a little embarrassed. After hesitating for a moment, she said carefully, "Sister Fengquan was injured. The prince was afraid that the princess would worry, so he arranged for her to rest in the front wing. That's why we were delayed on the road and were a few days late."
"Fengquan is injured?" Jiang Lige asked anxiously, "How bad is it? Is it serious?"
"There were many wild beasts in the forest. When we were being chased by them, Sister Fengquan fell down the hillside and was injured. Fortunately, Doctor Shi is very skilled in medicine, and she is now fine. She just needs to stay in bed for a few days to recuperate."
"That's good." Jiang Lige felt relieved after hearing this. Just as he was about to ask a few more questions, he heard the voice of officers and soldiers reporting from outside.
"Princess Zhaohua, the Crown Prince sent me here to tell you that everything is ready. How long will it take for you to set off?"
"Right away!" Jiang Lige responded immediately, picking up the bag on the table and explaining to Song Yue, "Today I'm going to the disaster area with the prince. You should rest for a day at the official post upon arrival. We'll arrange for someone to take you there tomorrow. By the way, Shi Daizhi will definitely go to the disaster area. Have Fengquan take good care of her and hire a doctor to keep her healthy. Don't let her develop any serious illness."
"Princess, then..."
After Jiang Lige finished speaking, he started running as if someone was chasing him. Before Song Yue could even ask a single question, he had already disappeared.
He could only curl his lips and complain helplessly: "Look at this vigorous and decisive energy, our princess is becoming more and more like the prince."
Jiang Lige had no idea how Song Yue was complaining about him behind his back, and in a flash, he had already run to the gate of the official post station.
The team rushing to the disaster area has been assembled. The mighty team is like a long winding dragon. Everyone is full of fighting spirit and ready to fight, which makes it look more solemn and dignified.
Ning Yunxiao was standing at the front of the team, riding on a tall horse, with such a strong aura that people dared not look directly at him.
When he saw Jiang Lige, Ning Yunxiao's expression relaxed slightly. "I've prepared a carriage for you. Let's go."
"Okay." Jiang Lige nodded without any pretense, and got into the carriage using his hands and feet.
With an order, the group of people set off in a mighty procession.
Not long after the carriage had gone, Ning Yunxiao turned his horse around and walked back a few steps, then reached out and knocked on the wall of the carriage.
Jiang Lige lifted the car curtain and just happened to see Ning Yunxiao, "Prince, what's wrong?"
"The carriage can't pass ahead, so the princess must get off and walk."
"Oh well!"
Ning Yunxiao lowered his head and glanced at Jiang Lige, who was lying obediently by the window. He couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips and asked, "Princess, why are you so interested in painting your hairpins today?"
"..." The smile on Jiang Lige's face froze for a moment, then he quickly suppressed the discomfort in his heart and smiled: "How is it? Does it look good?"
"nice."
Regardless of whether it is true or false, the little girl would be happy to hear such praise.
Therefore, Jiang Lige smiled even brighter and said, "Then I will paint every day from now on."
"it is good."
While they were flirting, they had already arrived at the area severely affected by the flood. A soldier bowed respectfully to Ning Yunxiao, reminding them that it was time to get off the car and walk.
Jiang Lige and Ning Yunxiao responded, dismounted, and followed the main force.
After passing through a dense forest, our destination, Luoshui Town, is in front of us.
As far as the eye can see, there is almost no road to walk on. The sewage is over the knees and below the ankles are deeply stuck in the mud. Every step is extremely difficult.
In Luoshui Town after the flood, houses, crops, and temples were all destroyed, leaving only some ruins, which shows the severity of the disaster.
In the floodwaters that had not yet subsided, there were broken furniture, farm tools, and even bodies that were so swollen that they were unrecognizable and emitted a foul odor...
Dead body.
An official from the border town saw this scene and his face froze. He hurriedly explained to Ning Yunxiao, "We really don't have enough manpower, so we can't clean it up properly. Please forgive us, Your Highness."
Ning Yunxiao's face was terribly gloomy, and he said sternly, "It's not me who should ask for forgiveness, it's the people!"
The border town officials were so scolded by Ning Yunxiao that they dared not talk back and could only bow their heads and apologize repeatedly.
Jiang Lige struggled to pull his leg out of the mud, then said to Ning Yunxiao, "The body has been soaking in there. If it's not dealt with in time, it might cause an epidemic."
Ning Yunxiao nodded and immediately gave the order: "Today, whether human or poultry, make sure to clear all the bodies in the water. I'm afraid there are no conditions for burying them now, so transport them all out of Luoshui Town and burn them."
The people behind him bowed and replied, "Yes!"
After giving these instructions, Ning Yunxiao took two steps inside and asked again, "Where are the victims? Has the search and rescue been completed? Where are they being resettled now?"
The border town official hurried forward and pointed to a hilltop not far away. "That's high ground, and the victims are currently being accommodated there. Search and rescue...except for some remote areas, everything has been completed."
Ning Yunxiao frowned, "What do you mean by a remote place?"
The border town officials couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat off their foreheads. "The terrain is steep and there are few people living there."
"The lives of a group of people are important, but the life of one person is not important?"
Ning Yunxiao's handsome face showed such deep impatience for the first time, and he shouted harshly:
"Have you ever considered that this person might be a mother, an elderly woman's only son, or the pillar of a family? Saving one person might mean saving an entire family. Search and rescue must be carried out wherever civilians might be found! When it comes to human lives, there's no room for optimism."
The officials were scolded so much that their faces turned red, but they couldn't find any words to refute.
Ning Yunxiao didn't even bother to glance at them. Instead, he turned to look at the approaching team and asked, "Everyone has heard that the places where the search and rescue efforts failed are mostly dangerous places. Is there anyone in the team willing to lead them there?"
"General Lü Er is willing to lead the team!"
Someone in the crowd shouted and stood up. Upon closer inspection, it was the general who had troubled Ning Yunxiao in the city before.
Ning Yunxiao saw this and did not refuse. He acted in a businesslike manner and said, "Okay, then General Lu will temporarily take over the leadership of the team and lead the troops to search and rescue."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After giving these instructions, Ning Yunxiao gave instructions for the remaining matters, arranging every detail, and soon he had a large team arranged clearly.
Jiang Lige was just astonished at Ning Yunxiao's cautious approach when she saw him waving at her, "Princess Zhaohua, I need your help with something as well."