At the Lantian County Yamen, all the officials gathered.
Their expressions were different, as if they had lost their parents.
Especially Lantian County Magistrate Zhang Shuyu.
Strange, it was really strange. The ten consecutive days of heavy rain had left the county government at a loss. They had no way to deal with it.
On the streets, more and more refugees appeared, and the government's food supply began to run low.
He wanted to open the granary to release grain, but the government's grain could only last for five days at most. What about after five days?
If the storm continued, the entire county government would be paralyzed.
Zhang Shuyu's intestines were green with regret. Back then, Xiao Fan had already warned him, but no one took it seriously.
County Magistrate Zhang even said that Xiao Fan was trying to fool the people.
If the storm continued five days later, how would he deal with it?
Now, County Magistrate Zhang wished he could slap himself a few times. A few days ago, he even urgently wrote a letter to the imperial court, saying that Xiao Fan's heresy had bewitched the people.
At that time, County Magistrate Zhang did not take Xiao Fan's words seriously at all.
If this disaster continued, would the imperial court use him as a sacrifice?
Yes! Definitely!
County Magistrate Zhang was on the verge of tears. He kept pacing back and forth in the Second Hall like an ant on a hot pan.
"You guys…you guys better think about how to deal with this calamity!”
These officials were confused and didn't know what County Magistrate Zhang was so anxious about.
Natural and man-made disasters, since the Zhenguan Dynasty, have there been few things? He would deal with it however he should.
In any case, the imperial court would not blame them in the end.
They were fine, but County Magistrate Zhang was different!
Xiao Fan had already given him a warning and personally came to the county government to talk about this matter.
But how did he treat Xiao Fan back then?
He was about to cry from his stupidity. Why did he have to tell the imperial court about this back then?
County Magistrate Zhang wanted to slap himself.
"This disaster will continue for a few days. The granary of the county government can only last for five days at most. Naturally, we can't release these grains."”
"What should we do?" County Magistrate Zhang nodded and asked.”
"The current plan is for the government to come forward and negotiate with the rich merchants in Lantian who have surplus grain to relieve the disaster.”
County Magistrate Zhang flew into a rage out of humiliation and said," Now, the entire county is raising the price of grain to make them provide food for disaster relief. This is simply a fool's dream!"”
"Why don't we find a few Taoist priests to pray for the rain to stop?"”
County Magistrate Zhang really wished he could skin Bookkeeper Ma alive. He had always looked for Taoist priests to pray for rain. Who the hell had heard of praying for rain to stop?
Moreover, everyone knew this kind of thing very well. Who would believe such a mysterious thing?
Was he deceiving himself?
Bookkeeper Ma also seemed to feel like a clown. He coughed dryly and said,"County Head Zhang, don't worry. Didn't Princess Changle come to Lantian? This incident could be led by Changle.”
County Magistrate Zhang's eyes lit up! That's right, with such a living Bodhisattva, why not make good use of him?
Once Chang Le stepped in to take charge of the situation, no matter how big the disaster in Lantian was or how many people died, the imperial court would not blame them.
"Good! I'll go find Princess Chang Le now!"
County Magistrate Zhang rushed to the relay station.
At this moment, Chang Le was standing under the eaves, looking anxious and worried.
Xiao Fan's words... came true!
The people outside couldn't enter Lan Tian, and the people inside couldn't leave.
The terrain of Lantian City was very low, and all the water channels of the street shops were blocked to prevent the rainwater from pouring in from outside.
This way, the gates of Lantian would be closed.
The current city gate of Lantian was like a dam. Once the city was opened, the entire city would immediately collapse.
Therefore, the gates of Lantian City could not be opened. Even if the outside world wanted to send food by boat, they could not send it in.
Zhangsun Chong stood at the side and comforted,""Sister Changle, you don't have to worry. I don't think the storm will last long…"
He did not believe it himself.
"Princess! Princess!" County Magistrate Zhang rushed over anxiously, completely ignoring the rain on his body.
It was just an act, so he naturally had to do it well.
"Now, I still hope that the princess and Young Master Zhangsun will be in charge of the overall situation! Otherwise…Lantian will be in danger!"
"As the father and mother of Lantian, how did you handle this matter?" Zhangsun Chong rebuked angrily. You actually want us to take the blame?"
Chang Le shook his head and asked softly,"Magistrate Zhang, how much grain is left in the granary?"”
County Magistrate Zhang answered fluently," If we don't open the granaries, we officials can safely survive this disaster. But if we open the granaries and release grain to the people of the county, I estimate that we can only last five days at most!"”
"Five days…five days." Chang Le clutched his chest." How are the casualties in Lantian?”
"About a hundred families have gone missing, I'm afraid…" County Magistrate Zhang said.
"Hundred households…four hundred people…these are all subjects of Imperial Father.”Chang Le muttered.
"The opening of the warehouse can only last for five days. What about after five days?" What if the storm continued? What about our lives?"
"When the time comes…if we can't buy food…I'm afraid…" County Magistrate Zhang replied.
Zhangsun Chong instantly understood and shouted,"Then don't open the warehouse! How can there be a disaster that doesn't kill people?"
County Magistrate Zhang was waiting for this sentence. His eyes revealed joy as he said," It's just that His Majesty is blaming…"
"Don't worry, my Zhangsun Clan will take care of anything!”
"If that's the case, I can rest assured."
Chang Le glanced at Zhangsun Chong, disappointment flashing in his eyes.
"Open the warehouse!" "I only pray that the heavens will stop the rainstorm in five days," Chang Le said firmly.”
"What? This…"
"Any questions? Bengong said to open the granary to release grain, don't you understand? Or are you only loyal to the Zhangsun Clan?”
"I wouldn't dare! I dare not, I will do it now!”
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