From the end to the other world

In the spring of the fifth year after Qin Luochuan arrived in Rongcheng, Danzhou experienced the heaviest rain in more than ten years, which lasted for nearly a month.

The rain fell rapidly and urgently. By the time everyone realized it, it was too late to take any measures. They could only hope that the newly repaired artificial river would be able to perfectly play a role in flood control and drainage as Qin Luochuan predicted. role.

Although Qin Luochuan had confidence in the project he had done, he couldn't sit still when it rained on the second day, because it was like pouring rainwater down. Some waterlogged.

The soldiers who participated in the excavation of the artificial river with Qin Luochuan had the same worries.

So when Qin Luochuan said that he would call people along the river to monitor the water situation, everyone eagerly wanted to participate.

There are only a few people who can participate in the discussion, but no one left wants to participate, Qin Luochuan can only refuse, "It's not like digging a river before, so so many people are needed."

One of them tentatively said, "Then let's all participate, and then bring less people below."

"No," Qin Luochuan flatly refused, "some people must stay in Rongcheng on standby, and if there is any situation, it can be resolved as quickly as possible."

After hearing the words, all the people in the conference hall looked at Qin Luochuan eagerly, hoping that he could pick themselves.

Qin Luochuan was puzzled, "The rain has never stopped, and it is not a good job to monitor the water situation. Why are you all so eager to participate?"

After working together for so many years, everyone has nothing to hide. Sun Dingping heard the words, "We have paid so much for this artificial river in the past few years. Last year, we saw the effect of its irrigation. This year, it is time to test its flood control and waterlogging. Who doesn’t want to witness the effect with their own eyes.”

Well, Qin Luochuan admitted that what Sun Dingping said was indeed reasonable, and he also thought so.

After pondering for a while, Qin Luochuan said: "Everywhere in the Yunjiang Plain will be guarded by Pei Qingrong." After speaking, he named several other soldiers.

Since the excavation of the river channel over there, most of them were arranged by Pei Qingrong and Shang Minghe according to Qin Luochuan's plan. The two of them are more familiar with the various places on the plain than Qin Luochuan, so it is natural for him to lead people to monitor.

"As for the entrances to the two old man-made rivers..." Qin Luochuan was silent for a while.

Originally, this matter was best left to Shang Minghe, but now that Zhou Xun is pregnant, this is the child they were looking forward to five years after they got married. As a cousin, Qin Luochuan really didn't know whether he should do it at this time Arrange for Shang Minghe to go out to do errands.

Before he could come to a conclusion, Shang Minghe said first, "I'll go."

Qin Luochuan hesitated, "But Brother Xun..."

Shang Minghe: "He happened to be talking about Qingyue these days, so let him live with Qingyue for a while."

The meeting room is full of close people, and everyone knows their relationship, and there is nothing to avoid between the two of them. Qin Luochuan nodded and said, "That's fine."

After speaking, he also ordered a few people to join him.

He has called two groups of people, and there is no Sun Dingping in them. After Qin Luochuan said the last name, he couldn't sit still, "My son, what about me?"

Qin Luochuan said as a matter of course: "You and I go to the entrance of the upper reaches of the artificial river."

"Okay." Sun Dingping said happily when he heard the words.

The heavy rain waited for no one. After the personnel settled down, they went down to make preparations. They would set off early tomorrow morning.

That afternoon, Shang Minghe brought Zhou Xun over.

The Wangfu was built last autumn, right next to their original house, but the area has been enlarged several times.

In the evening, Shang Minghe also lived in the palace, and set off with Qin Luochuan tomorrow morning.

The spring was cold, and it was raining all the time, and it was still a little cold when the wind blew, but the family still insisted on sending them to the gate.

Shang Minghe and Zhou Xun got together and said goodbye softly.

Like every time before, Qin Luochuan hugged Shang Qingyue, then hugged Xiaotuanzi, and finally nodded to Qin Yan, "Wait for me to come back."

Qin Yan waved his hands and said, "Let's go quickly."

Shang Qingyue leaned into Qin Luochuan's arms when he hugged her, and then nodded gently, "Husband, go early and come back early."

Only Xiaotuanzi took the open oil-paper umbrella from the servant next to him, and said seriously, "I'll take father to the carriage."

Qin Luochuan didn't understand why the adults were all free and easy, and how they could teach such a young and mature son.

Xiaotuanzi is only six years old now, but he doesn't need to be supervised at all when he reads and writes every day, and treats people with respect and courtesy, which is really far from the six-year-old son Qin Luochuan imagined.

Hearing this, he squatted down dumbfounded, and kept eye level with Xiaotuanzi, "It's raining heavily outside, so it's good to be here with your father and the others to watch them off."

Xiaotuanzi looked down at his feet, then looked up at Qin Luochuan, "I changed my rain boots before."

Qin Luochuan froze for a moment, then smiled and said, "Then you can take me to the carriage."

After speaking, he took the umbrella from Xiaotuanzi's hand, and stretched out his palm towards Xiaotuanzi.

Xiaotuanzi put his little hand on it carefully, and was led by his father. The father and son shared an umbrella and walked to the side of the carriage.

Bean-sized raindrops fell on the oil-paper umbrella, making a crackling sound, and then rolled down to the ground. The splashed water droplets quickly wet the corners of the father and son's clothes.

Qin Luochuan got into the carriage with the umbrella held up by the driver, and the umbrella they used before was carried by Xiaotuanzi on his shoulders.

Seeing his son still standing beside the carriage and looking at him, Qin Luochuan hurriedly said: "Go back quickly, you have already sent me to the carriage."

"Okay," Xiaotuanzi nodded decently, "Father is coming back soon. You said before that our family will go out for an outing when the weather clears up, and you will make me a big kite." Speaking of kites He seemed a little embarrassed when he saw it, but his eyes were shining brightly.

Sure enough, this is what children should be thinking about. Qin Luochuan was overjoyed, and smiled even more dotingly, "I remember, you can think about what style you want first, and I will make it for you when you come back."

Xiaotuanzi's wide-open eyes were full of surprise, but he restrained himself and said to Qin Luochuan, "Thank you, father."

After finishing speaking, he turned around and walked towards the gate. Qin Luochuan was watching him all the time. He couldn't see anything from his small back, but his steps on the ground seemed to be much lighter than before. The splashed water droplets probably covered his shoes Wet.

But Qin Luochuan thought, Shang Qingyue must be happy to help Xiaotuanzi deal with those trivial matters, just like he often wants Xiaotuanzi to ask him for something.

It wasn't until Xiao Tuanzi walked up to Shang Qingyue and put away the umbrella that Qin Luochuan waved to them, and then told the boy, "Let's go."

The rain was so heavy that they walked for a whole day for the distance that could have been reached in half a day.

Except for Qin Luochuan and the others who were sitting in the carriage, the rest of them, whether they were driving the carriage or riding the horse, were already completely soaked. Coir raincoats and bamboo hats couldn't stop the waterfall-like rain at all.

Fortunately, the houses they built when they dug the river channel were still there, and they were close to the entrance of the river channel. It was perfect for a group of people to settle here.

The people who got wet all went to change their clothes or light a fire, while Qin Luochuan nodded to Sun Dingping and those who were not wet and said: "Let's go to the riverside to have a look now."

It was already evening, but no one hesitated, and put on coir raincoats and bamboo hats one after another.

Before the group reached the river, they heard the sound of the rolling river flowing. They had been here for a few years, and they were already familiar with the sound of the river under normal circumstances.

So when he heard the sound, Sun Dingping said: "The water level has risen."

It has been raining for several days, and it is only natural that the water level will rise.

When they reached the river, they found that the rising water level had completely exceeded their expectations.

It's just because of the terrain and the angle of the river's flow, and the newly dug artificial river entrance is only so wide, the river water flowing into the artificial river has been controlled, which was not noticed before.

As for the original river, part of the river was diverted by the artificial river, and it was far from the warning position.

The situation on their side is fine, and naturally there will be no problems downstream. Everyone drove for a whole day, even in the carriage, it was extremely bumpy, and they kept thinking about the situation here. After the investigation, Qin Luochuan came Said: "Go back and rest first, and come back tomorrow morning to see how the situation is."

From the second day they arrived here, no matter whether it was night or day, someone would check the water level every other hour.

And except when sleeping, Qin Luochuan would check it himself.

Because once the water level of the original river channel exceeds the warning line, the two artificial rivers downstream of Shang Minghe are likely to be flooded with river water, causing floods.

But until the end of the rain, the water level slowly dropped, still some distance away from the warning line.

Since the sky cleared up, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, followed by ecstasy.

After waiting for a few more days and confirming that the water level has been dropping and there is no sign of rain anymore, the group returned to Rongcheng satisfied.

Shang Minghe and Pei Qingrong came back a few days later than them, but they were equally satisfied.

The place Shang Minghe was guarding showed no sign of the river flooding back, and it was safe until the flood subsided.

Pei Qingrong inspected more places, but there was no major problem. Only two small villages on the lower terrain were flooded. However, there were not many people in the villages. As soon as the water came up, they immediately moved to higher places. What a big loss, if the two villages are relocated later, there will be no problem.

Pei Qingrong went directly to contact the people on the Yunjiang Plain. After he finished speaking, his eyes were a little hot and he said: "My son, you don't know. When I left, many people cried, especially those old people. I thought I would not suffer from drought or flood.”

The soldiers who went with him heard that their eyes were all red. Everyone experienced the flood a few years ago. Those who were older even participated in disaster relief more than once. Compared with the safety this time, It is even more exciting.

Someone laughed and joked, "It's a good thing we went there. If the prince takes people to the plains, I'm afraid he will kneel down thousands of miles to see him off when he comes back."

"This is too exaggerated." Qin Luochuan was a little embarrassed.

But in general, the newly opened river has withstood the test, whether it is flood control or drought control, it has met Qin Luochuan's expectations.

It also taught the best answer to the emperor's trust.