"This is a mine explosion, why is there a flood again? You can rest assured, iron mines are different from coal mines, and there are very few water penetration accidents. The old miners said that they had not heard of a water penetration accident in the iron mine here. As he spoke, Qu Gang unscrewed the mineral water and took two sips.

Chu Tianqi said: "Don't be sloppy, Mayor Wang said, you volunteered, and there is no such thing as your so-called 'point general'." ”

Qu Gang smiled "hehe": "Those of you who have studied in college know that biting words and chewing words makes no difference." When I say that, I'm just adding a little bit of my own weight. ”

"When did you talk like this?" Chu Tianqi sneered, "Let me ask you, have you ever commanded the mine rescue?"

"Don't you want people to eat it well?" Qu Gang said everything else, and at the same time opened the bag and ate the bread.

"Actually, I was negligent just now, and after answering Mayor Wang's call, I realized that it is impossible for you to personally direct the mine rescue. Chu Tianqi shook his head slightly, "Mine rescue is mainly a matter of the Safety Supervision Bureau or the fire brigade, it is impossible for you, the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau and the captain of the criminal police, to command, at most you will bring someone to be responsible for public security." ”

Swallowing the bread in his mouth, Qu just said: "Yes, I have not directly commanded the mine rescue, but I have participated in it several times. I don't dare to compare with others, at least I've seen it better than you, and I understand some of the professional things in it. ”

"Lao Qu, you're selling one and building another, it's not worth it. Chu Tianqi said slowly, "Mine development is within the scope of my responsibility, and it happened during the provincial construction safety site meeting, I can't run away no matter what, you don't need to get involved." ”

"What do you mean by me being involved? I am using my professionalism to reduce the loss of this matter. As the director of the public security bureau, it is only natural for me to participate in the rescue, and besides, one more person can have one more idea. I've been a police officer for so many years, and I've participated in many rescues, but I haven't directly commanded a single one, which is also to make up for my shortcomings. Qu Gang said this, and smiled again, "I think that once the rescue is successful, it will be a great achievement, anyway, there are so many people to testify, and you have announced it in public, you can't rely on it." ”

can have such a friend who "sticks a knife in both ribs", Chu Tianqi couldn't help but be moved: "Lao Qu, what do you want me to say......"

"Director, don't say anything, let's get down to business. Qu Gang said, pointing to the hole in front of him, "That's the No. 3 well." ”

Of course, Chu Tianqi saw the entrance of the cave when he came up, but he only cared about the question just now and didn't look at it carefully, and now he was reminded by the other party to take a closer look.

The capital "three" above the entrance of the cave indicates the identity of the well, and there is no trace of damage to the entrance of the cave, but the entrance of the cave and its surroundings are gray and dusty.

According to the stories of those masters, the ventilation equipment and safety protection facilities of this well have been very good, and there has never been a collapse or choking of people before. They also said that they didn't go to work today at all and didn't know how the explosion happened. Qu Gang said, "According to their analysis, the biggest possibility is that they missed *, and it happened to encounter the leakage of the circuit again, and the spark generated detonated *." This possibility is very small, and it is too coincidental, or someone has been in it, otherwise it will not make sense. ”

"Since they didn't go to work, there are still four people who haven't been found yet, what's going on? Have the miners' identities been verified?" Chu Tianqi asked.

Qu Gang said: "Before you came, I just got a report that the roster and personnel of the No. 3 mine have been checked clearly, but there are four people missing. Of those four people, only one had a mobile phone, which was turned off. Now I've sent people to look for other mines, and I'm asking where those people might go. ”

"They won't go into Well No. 3, will they?" asked Chu Tianqi.

"Probably not, what are they going to do inside?" But the miners said that there had been similar things before, and a few people had drunk too much wine to go in. Qu Gang said slowly, "I hope it's not them, I hope it's a leakage that detonates." ”

At this moment, a group of people appeared on the mountain beam, carrying wood, wires, ropes, etc., and were heading towards the mouth of the No. 3 well.

Qu Gang pointed to the entrance of the cave: "Just now, the people from the Environmental Protection Bureau tested it, and the miners also tried the old method, and the air in the hole can enter people, and now they are going to dig the pit wood and explore the situation in the explosion area." ”

"Ding 呤呤", the mobile phone rang, it was Qu Gang's phone.

took out his mobile phone, glanced at it, and Qu Gang pressed the answer button: "Say...... Oh, yes?...... Okay, bring him here. ”

Hanging up the phone, Qu Gang said: "Xiao Meng's phone, he said that there was a person who came to the bottom of the mountain, claiming to be the head of the No. 3 well, and the family members waiting next to him also proved this. The mine manager came to see us, and said that he should not let the miner go in now, and that he should wait for him to come. ”

Chu Tianqi let out an "oh": "Then let's wait for him and see what he says." By the way, we're going to have to stop those people. ”

Qu Gang immediately took out the walkie-talkie and shouted: "Lao Liu, Master Liu, I am Qu Gang of the Public Security Bureau, please reply when I hear it." ”

Soon, a voice came from the walkie-talkie: "Director Qu, we are about to go to Zhikengmu, the air is fine, we will be careful ourselves, don't worry." ”

Qu Gang interlocuted into the intercom and said, "Lao Liu, your mine manager is back, and he will be there in a while, and he asked you to wait for him for a while." ”

"Okay, then we'll be in place. The voice over the intercom was full of joy.

"It's a walkie-talkie in the mine. Qu Gang put down the intercom and said, "I'll eat some too, I'm really hungry." ”

From the other party's words, Chu Tianqi heard confidence and joy, in fact, Chu Tianqi's mood was also a little relaxed now, just looking forward to where those four people would suddenly come from.

Not long after Qu Gang finished eating, a man was brought up the mountain and brought to Chu Tianqi and Qu Gang, who was brought up by Gao Feng.

Chu Tianqi looked up, the person in front of him was not very old, probably only thirty-five or six, with a medium build, but he was very thin, and his face was slightly pale.

Qu Gang just asked, "What's your name?"

The thin man replied: "My name is Zhen Li, Zhen Shiyin's Zhen, and I am the head of the No. 3 mine. ”

Qu Gang stared at the other party with his eyes: "Since you are the leader of the mine, why do you want to hide after the explosion in the mine?"

"Why should I run? Do I have to run? If I hid, would I still take the initiative to come back?" After asking rhetorically, Zhen Li said, "It's just that I don't go to work during the day today, so I will take the time to go to the city to buy some things, and I will have a friend by the way." When I heard that there had been an explosion here, I quickly took a taxi and rushed back. ”

Qu Gang let out an "oh" and was noncommittal.

"Don't you believe me? I'm not a man who lies, I don't want to lie, I love the truth, just like my name. Zhen Li straightened his chest, "I graduated from Northern University of Mining and Technology, and I originally stayed in school to do scientific research, but I didn't want to be so calm, so I took the initiative to apply to the front line to do research, this is my third year in the mine." ”

Chu Tianqi secretly let out an "oh", looked at this person again, and said, "You asked the miners to wait for you and enter the mine together, is it because you are more experienced than them?"

Zhen Li shook his head: "I don't dare to claim to be experienced, but I want to figure out the cause of the explosion." The mine wasn't producing at all, so how could there be an explosion? I'd like to see what the problem is. ”

After listening to the other party's words, Chu Tianqi and Qu Gang glanced at each other, and then said, "Mine Chief Zhen, I hope you can find the reason, and please pay attention to your safety and ensure the safety of other fellow workers." ”

"It is my duty to ensure the safety of my workers. Zhen Li's words were a little cold, "Can I go now?"

Chu Tianqi nodded: "Yes." ”

Zhen Li turned around and walked away.

Gao Feng followed behind Zhen Li, and only did not do it until the other party integrated into the miner team, and only when everyone entered the mine.

……

Chu Tianqi and Qu Gang leaned against the rocks, paying close attention to the situation in the No. 3 mine.

Over time, information from the mine is also fed back from time to time:

The ventilation equipment is working well and there is plenty of air inside.

No one was found in the mine, no bodies were found, not even clothing, shoes, etc.

Inside, a rocky pile was found, and the pile of stones was very large, blocking the passage between the inside and outside. I don't know what's underneath the rock, or what's cut off inside.

After three hours of fighting, there are many dangerous points inside, and the pit wood has been successfully supported.

At about five o'clock in the afternoon, a voice came over the intercom: "Start clearing the stones, it is not clear how long it will take." ”

In addition to the news in the mine, other news also came from time to time:

The person in charge of Jinshi Mining is nowhere to be found, and there is no trace of him at the bus station, railway station, or toll station.

There was still no news of the four miners, and the only mobile phone could not be reached.

The families of the miners have already questioned whether their relatives are not helping, and they feel that something must have happened.

The families of the miners clamored for their relatives to meet at the bottom of the mountain, but Xiao Meng and others tried their best to dissuade them.

Dinner was brought from Chihe Town.

Wang Yongxin called several times to inquire about the progress, claiming that "the provincial leaders are very concerned."

Xue Tao, secretary of the municipal party committee, also made a phone call, and in addition to expressing condolences, he also instructed to "save the lives of miners at all costs." ”

Just in the tormented waiting, under the wrapping of this information, the sky gradually darkened, Chu Tianqi raised his hand to look at his watch, it was already more than half past eight in the evening.

"Ding Woo Bang", the mobile phone rings.

Glancing at the screen display, Chu Tianqi connected the phone.

Wang Yongxin's voice immediately came from the mobile phone: "How is the situation? Have the four miners been found?"

"The stones have been cleared for more than three hours, and the four miners have not been found, and no clothing has been found. Chu Tianqi replied, "The miner's mobile phone still can't get through." ”

Wang Yongxin changed the subject: "You let Qu Gang keep an eye on it, and now come back immediately and report to the provincial leaders." ”

"Okay. Chu Tianqi had just finished answering, and found that the other party had hung up the phone.

"Lao Qu, keep an eye on it, I have to go back to be judged. Chu Tianqi said, standing up.

"Director, don't be so pessimistic. Qu Gang also stood up and patted the other party's arm, "I have always believed that you are a lucky general." ”

Chu Tianqi smiled bitterly and walked down the mountain.