Hunting system, and I ended up becoming the empress!

Chang Shuyi came here alone and knelt in front of the garden where Xiao Zhixing lived.

One is to atone for his father's sins, and the other is to go to Beizhou together.

"I want to leave Dongzhou and never come back."

When she saw Xiao Zhixing, she explained her purpose.

She only brought a nanny and a maid with her, and was all alone. "I only ask the prince to take me to Beizhou, and it doesn't matter where you put me."

With a father of such a bad reputation, she no longer had any hope in her life and just wanted to get away from this sad place.

Perhaps fearing that she would not agree, she handed her something and said, "This is something he hid in the secret compartment of his study. Perhaps it can help the prince."

Xiao Zhixing was curious about what it was.

When I opened it, I found it was a coded record that required some effort to decipher.

Chang Shuyi said: "I heard him mention it when he was drunk, and it seemed to involve the death of Empress Zhang."

Xiao Zhixing was stunned for a moment before he realized who Empress Zhang she was talking about, the mother of Xiao Yuzhen's wife Xiao Yan.

Is there any hidden story behind Empress Zhang's death?

According to historians, Empress Zhang died of a cold at the age of 39, which was also the third year that Xiao Yan obtained the system.

She suddenly remembered the information she had collected from the systems and subsystems.

Each of those things is outrageous.

It’s not worth mentioning that they killed another Queen Zhang.

But how could Chang Shigeng know the inside story? Why did the system kill Empress Zhang? Or was it someone else who killed Empress Zhang?

She recalled the life of Chang Shigeng, who failed the imperial examination at the end of the Yin Dynasty, but became a Jinshi after Zhao Yunqi opened the special examination in the first year.

His father, Minister Chang, was quite favored by Xiao Yuzhen.

As the son of a minister with a distinguished family background, following his father into the palace would indeed allow him to come into contact with Xiao Yan and the royal family.

Could it be that Minister Chang knows something?

Xiao Zhixing took note of this matter and would investigate further after the code was cracked.

With a group of children, Xiao Zhixing acted as a teacher on the road. While enjoying the scenery and experiencing different customs of the people, he also taught them how to behave and do things in society. He really enjoyed it.

Half a month later they entered the Northern State.

There was no need for her to call them again, as the rapid changes in Beizhou had already captivated them.

"Your Majesty, you are very busy, so please go and do your work. We will slowly travel around the Northern Province. We may find a place to stay one day. We cannot delay you any longer."

The little adults told her.

Beizhou is very safe now. All the bandits and rioters have been eliminated. There are patrol soldiers everywhere, and even martial arts masters are stationed in the villages.

It can be said to be safer than Shengjingdu.

Xiao Zhixing was indeed busy, so she left a few guards to follow them and headed straight for Beiyuan County.

"Your Majesty, Cen Heng's seismometer has vibrated three times, very slightly. He can't tell the direction or whether it's real. I would like to ask you to go and take a look yourself."

The Ghost Guard delivered this news as soon as possible.

If the seismometer can really detect the turning of the earth dragon, that would be a big deal.

They dared not delay.

Xiao Zhixing then increased his speed again. Thanks to the completion of the straight road, it only took less than four days for the horse to travel from the south of Beizhou to Beiyuan County in the central part without stopping.

Xiao Zhixing didn't bother to go to the yamen to meet everyone and went straight to the Baigongyuan.

Dugu Ren hurriedly accompanied her inside. "It just shook again, more obviously than the last time. Cen Heng was standing by and didn't dare to blink."

Entering Cen Heng's personal laboratory, he was lying next to the seismometer, his eyes wide open, a charcoal pencil in his hand, looking ready for action.

Mr. Luo was there with him, and two other young men were also helping.

"Your Majesty!"

As if they had seen a magic needle, several people greeted with surprise.

Xiao Zhixing motioned for them to excuse themselves and asked, "Where are you going?"

Cen Heng got up and handed her the booklet. "It's probably in the northwest direction, near the border between Mengzhou and Beizhou, but I don't dare to be sure."

The main reason is that this thing was made not long ago and has not been verified in the field, so no one dares to guarantee its accuracy.

"What's the magnitude?"

Xiao Zhixing looked through the records three times.

Cen Heng used the terminology she had formulated and said, "After summarizing, the estimated depth is about 20 miles, and the intensity is level 5."

The magnitude of the earthquake was indeed not large.

"I am worried that the magnitude of the earthquake measured may be lower due to the distance."

That would be troublesome, it is probably possible to reach level six or above.

In ancient times, natural disasters were considered catastrophic. The history of human development is a history of survival in the struggle against natural disasters.

Sometimes natural disasters can even lead to changes in dynasties.

A magnitude 6 earthquake would cause damage comparable to a magnitude 7 or 8 earthquake in modern times.

It would be okay in an uninhabited area, but if it were an inhabited area, there would be countless casualties because the houses are not earthquake-proof.

The epidemic after the disaster became the second killer. There was a shortage of medicine, few doctors, and timely treatment, coupled with the corruption of officials.

Every natural disaster will make those in power suffer a lot, and everyone from top to bottom will feel like they are facing a serious enemy.

"Get ready, take the seismometer, and we'll set off westward."

We must identify the right place and try to prevent it in advance. This is also a good opportunity for verification.

If the data measured by Cen Heng's seismograph is indeed accurate, it will be the greatest invention of Dasheng.

After instructing them to prepare, she returned to the Xiao Mansion in Beiyuan and summoned several chief officers to make arrangements.

"Cen Heng's seismograph predicts that there will be an earth dragon turning over in the northwest. I have decided to go there in person. Ji Bai, you must immediately gather all the troops and prepare food, medicine, clothing, tents, etc. If there is a natural disaster, they must be transported to the northwest as soon as possible."

She will also order local officials to prepare supplies, and Beiyuan will be used as a backup just in case.

"Uncle Bei, tell the Internal Defense Army and the Patrol Security Division to be ready to respond to natural disasters at any time. They need to rush to the nearest disaster site as soon as possible and bring hoes and iron tools to rescue the people. The lives of the people must be the top priority!"

"Bai Su, compile a list of the doctors you can find and have them on standby at all times. Also, order all medical clinics in the Northern Province to produce anti-inflammatory drugs, sterilizing powder, lime powder, etc., in preparation for saving lives and preventing post-disaster epidemics."

“In addition, an official road administration department will be established, calling on all road construction personnel in the northern state to join. After natural disasters, they will be responsible for clearing roads to facilitate the transportation of supplies.”

All people should be.

Xiao Zhixing said solemnly: "I hope this earthquake will not be too big, and it will give us a chance to practice and summarize our experience."

She emphasized, "In the face of natural disasters, this king will not show mercy. Tell the people below that anyone who dares to take action at this time will be killed immediately!"

"Especially the wealthy merchants from all over the country. I will warn them through official announcements. I will not ask them to help the government to treat the people. Anyone who dares to take advantage of the national crisis to cause trouble and make money will be exterminated!"

"Disaster is an order, it is war!"

"Uncle Dong, Uncle Heiyue, the Xiao family army and the Sunan army are all on combat readiness. The generals of the three states are on high alert to guard the borders. Any invaders will be annihilated without mercy!"

"Yes!"

Everyone felt her determination and iron-fisted approach to the matter, and no one dared to be perfunctory.

Even though they also doubted the authenticity of the seismometer, as the prince said, it would be best if there was no earthquake.

If an earthquake really happens, anyone who dares to hold back will lose his head.

Xiao Zhixing also ordered Yin Yi and the Ghost Guard to monitor the entire northern territory and raise the alert level to the highest level.

Especially among the people, those secret agents from all sides are most adept at taking advantage of chaotic times, so we can just catch them all.

Of course, this matter has not been revealed yet, so as not to cause panic or lead to doubts and criticisms. They are only preparing in secret.

"Your Majesty, there's another earthquake, and the magnitude is increasing!"