Traveling through ancient times to survive

Dashan Village escaped the disaster on the mountain, but the nearby villages were not so lucky.

The flood came at night, and the people living at the entrance of the village were the first to be affected. After a loud bang, the gate was broken first, and the owner was swept into the water before he could escape. Then the whole house shook a few times and was swept into the water.

Some alert people were awakened and opened the door to see a ferocious water dragon roaring from the entrance of the village.

"The flood is coming! Run for your life!"

The shrill warning sound spread, but was drowned out by the louder impact sound.

Without having time to think, someone hurriedly removed the door panels and the family climbed onto the roof in a hurry.

"Mom, come up quickly, it's already so late, don't worry about those belongings!" Someone anxiously urged the old woman who was reluctant to part with her money.

"No! You go first. We can't let our life's hard work go to waste by flooding!" The old man was still searching for valuables in the house.

"Pull your mother over here. Is money more important or people more important?" the old man gave the order quickly.

"Get out of the way, I'll go up first!" Someone grabbed his family with a ferocious look on his face.

"Mom, take the children and go up first." Some people leave their chance of life to their family.

"You old man, why are you fighting with us young people?" Someone left the old man behind and ran away first.

"Child, go away quickly and don't worry about your mother. I've lived enough." Some people are willing to sacrifice themselves for their children.

As the flood approached, all kinds of people appeared. Under the fierce impact of the first wave, less than half of the people escaped, and more than half of the population was swept into the water, struggling for a moment, and then sank underwater and disappeared.

The people who were temporarily hiding on the roof looked at the wildly rising water level and prayed to God, but luck did not come, and God was not on the side of mankind.

As the raging floodwaters approached the rooftops, the survivors became increasingly desperate.

"Dad, Mom, I don't want to die!" Someone was scared.

"Damn God! You just want to kill me! I'm not afraid!" Some people knew that they were going to die, so they just gave up and cursed at the sky.

Someone was quick-witted enough to put up the door panel, and now just placed the child on the door panel, giving earnest instructions.

"Son, you must live well."

"No, I want to be with my parents." The child cried and wailed.

"Don't talk nonsense! Live hard for your parents." The woman had tears in her eyes. After saying goodbye, she pushed the door open, turned her face away and tears fell.

Floods swept across most of the south, and rivers burst their banks, claiming countless lives. The cold wave and snowstorms were coupled with severe floods. This unprecedented natural disaster has killed more than 10 million people across the country.

The suffering is far from over. Massive corpses are floating in the water and rotting. A terrible plague is brewing and lurking.

Because of the thorough cleaning and guidance last time, the main force of the flood bypassed Yingzhou City, leaving only a small stream of water rushing towards the city.

Only a few dilapidated houses were damaged in the flood, and the death toll was much less than in other places, less than one hundred.

"Thanks to the wisdom and bravery of the prefect, we can sit here safely." In the government office, a man with a protruding belly and a rosy face sat on the armchair, cupped his hands in the direction of the Wang family mansion, his admiration was beyond words.

"Yes, the prefect saved our entire city and saved countless lives. With the prefect and your foresight, our city will surely perform amazingly in this disaster," the scholar flattered with an upright face, and then changed his tone, "It's just that those lowly people don't know what's good for them. They don't understand the good intentions of the prefects at all. They are ungrateful, keep making small moves, and dare to disobey orders."

"Just enforce it. Those untouchables are ignorant. The adults have clearly told them that if the corpses are not dealt with, there is a possibility of plague. The untouchables are still hoping for the best. It is totally unreasonable!" The man looked angry and disdainful.

"The prefect is kind-hearted. We just need to close the passages between the inner and outer cities and let the untouchables suffer. Why bother about their life or death?" The scholar looked disapproving.

"Okay, the prefect must have some hidden agenda. We just need to follow his orders. How are the other tasks going?"

"Yes, sir. I have already summoned a large number of doctors. The medicinal materials of three clinics have been requisitioned. The other two clinics seem to have strong backgrounds and refuse to cooperate. I don't know..." The scholar looked embarrassed.

"I don't care about that. I only care about the quantity of medicinal materials."

"Don't worry, sir. The quantity is more than enough."

Wang Yuan knew from his daughter that there would be a serious plague after the flood, so how could he not make preparations? In order to ensure that the population under his rule remained at a relatively satisfactory level, he first closed the entire city, not allowing anyone to enter or leave, and all the dead bodies in the city had to be burned immediately. He then recruited a large number of doctors and medicinal materials to be ready at all times.

Wang Yuan didn't believe that even with his strict defenses, the population of the city would still be almost wiped out like in his previous life. He had performed brilliantly in this life, so how could the court not reward him?

"Ask the eldest son to come over. I have something to tell you." Wang Yuan ordered his servants to find his eldest son.

"Dad, what do you want to talk to me about?" Wang Xun stepped into the study, waving a folding fan in his hand, with a rather unserious expression.

Wang Yuan took a deep breath, resisted the urge to beat his rebellious son to death, and gave the order expressionlessly.

"In a few days, you will lead a group of people to Xushan to build a villa."

Xushan is the hill next to the iron mine that Wang Qiang mentioned. It is related to the prince's cause. Because of his meritorious service in reporting it, Wang Yuan was able to get involved.

"Dad, you come again? Am I still your biological son?" Wang Xun couldn't believe his ears. He was exiled to the countryside last year, and it's only been half a year since he came back. Now he's going even further, wanting to hide in the mountains? Wouldn't it be even worse next year?

"How dare you!" Wang Yuan shouted angrily, regretting that he only had this one adult son. Otherwise, why would he choose such a fool to pave the way for him?

Wang Yuan deeply regretted again. He should never have coveted his teacher's power and married that stupid and vicious woman. As a result, he had illegitimate children in recent years, and the two siblings she gave birth to were extremely stupid and hopeless.

The Wang family is doomed to fail if they rely on this idiot Wang Xun! Wang Yuan sighed. Those little ones must be trained well.

"This is an important matter ordered by the prince in the capital. I have finally found a good job for you. Don't be ungrateful, you rebellious son!"

"Really? Dad, you didn't lie to me? Why would the prince want to build a manor in the mountains?" Wang Xun didn't quite believe it.

"If you don't want to go, forget it. I'll go find your cousin." Wang Yuan looked tired.

"No, Dad, I don't believe it yet." Wang Xun was anxious. This wouldn't do. How could his father think of his nephew instead of himself when something good happened?

"Okay, you just need to follow my instructions. I have already arranged for you to be the person in charge. You don't have to do anything and just sit back and reap the credit. Is that right?"

"Dad, who are you looking down on?" Wang Xun was furious and vowed to work hard to impress his father.