The rain has been raining and has no tendency to stop.

For three days, the joy of the relief of the drought did not last long, and the people fell into the panic of floods again. Those farmer houses that have been flooded for years are like dead leaves hanging on trees in the cold winter wind, shivering and crumbling.

The imperial court has not had such a thing as an early dynasty, the ministers are going in and out of the palace gate all day long, and Li Shimin is in the Ganlu Palace, sleepless for several days and nights, waiting for information from all over the place, and then giving instructions. The little eunuchs never took off their ponchos, and just waited for His Majesty's order to rush out to announce that people came or announced to people.

Ministers are at work or at home. The military department also sent troops to closely monitor the embankments of various major rivers. The Ministry of Industry is even more like a great enemy, constantly calculating the data that each project can bear, and taking rainwater data every half an hour. Jiang Chengzi's father and eldest brother also stopped the construction project of the Gewu Academy, went straight back to the Ministry of Engineering, and devoted themselves to their busy work.

A bunch of people in the court were busy like dogs, and the harem concubines were also the first to cut down on food and clothing, donate food, and sew clothes for disaster relief under the leadership of the eldest grandson queen and the crown princess. The famous women and nobles of each family were inspired by the mothers, and under the leadership of the crown princess, they donated money and food, and made disaster relief tools.

In short, the whole of Chang'an is extremely busy.

Even in the Yang Mansion, the little maids also watched the drainage situation every day, and they were afraid that if they were blocked, the entire mansion would be flooded if the drainage was not smooth. If you talk about idlers, Jiang Chengzi is an idler these days. First of all, she did not officially marry into the Shu Palace, so she was not the princess of Shu. On the side of Yang's sixth room, because her father and brother were outside, her mother was pregnant, and the palace did not invite her to go.

She was very idle, and because of the rain, it was obviously not the best idea to go out and jump. So, she sorted out the books and classics at home every day, thinking about how to serve the enemy in one pot, or write one or two poems casually, which was counted as practicing calligraphy.

Moreover, since Li Ke went back that night, he has been busy and has not come to Yang's sixth room again. It's just that every day, a girl from the Jiang Mansion guards who stayed in the Shu Wangfu Mansion brought news to her.

Early the next morning when it rained, the girl brought news about the Shaw family. Li Ke returned to the Shu Palace, and faced Xiao Shi, who claimed to be pregnant, and only said lightly: "Xiao Shi is crazy and locked up in a dungeon." Then he dealt with the adulterer and ordered the king to be the butler.

"Oh, what is the King of Shu busy with today?" Jiang Chengzi asked lightly.

The maid replied: "Back to the ninth girl, the king of Shu and the general Zuotunwei have gone to deal with things, and he said that the slave maid said this, and you will know what is going on." ”

Jiang Chengzi paused slightly, and a drop of ink fell on the paper, then nodded and motioned for the maid to retreat.

She didn't have the heart to write anymore, so she just sat down and made up a notebook. After noon, just when he was about to eat, Chai Lingwu ran over to rub the rice, and his whole body was soaked.

Jiang Chengzi ordered someone to fetch water to bathe him, Chai Lingwu shook his head and said, "After a few bites of food, I have to go to the embankment to take a look, anyway, I am still wet, so I don't need to wash it." ”

"Brother Yi, this is not like you anymore. Jiang Chengzi chuckled.

Chai Lingwu also smiled innocently, and said embarrassedly: "Since I have decided to marry Changle, I have to change." Otherwise, even if she withdraws from the marriage at that time, His Majesty and the Queen may not be willing to marry me. ”

"Love makes people strong. In the past, I always wondered, what kind of woman can a person like my brother-in-law have to receive and pay? Jiang Chengzi quipped.

Chai Lingwu blushed, pursed his lips, sighed and said, "Who knew that I would be a graceful person in my life, and I would be planted here?"

Jiang Chengzi smiled "poof", and Chai Lingwu asked again: "Did Chai Yue come over to tell you about Ruyifang?"

"I came early in the morning and said that the road was blocked due to heavy rain. Wang Dangjia of Ruyifang canceled his trip to the capital. Jiang Chengzi replied.

"Don't be too disappointed, it's a long time coming. I asked Chai Yue to deliver the post in your name, and the girl of the Wang family must have heard of your name, and she must be curious about what you are. This hero cherishes each other, and he has to meet you. Chai Lingwu wiped his wet hair with a handkerchief while comforting Jiang Chengzi.

"I'm not in a hurry, it's a long time coming. ”

Regarding the fact that he didn't see the big boss of Ruyifang, Jiang Chengzi only regretted it slightly, but he was not particularly anxious.

However, her father Dugu Sinan was obviously disappointed, in the morning, as soon as Chai Yue left, her father came to visit the mansion and talked about it.

Jiang Chengzi also comforted him at that time not to worry, maybe not.

"Definitely. Dugu Sinan answered her very firmly.

She couldn't continue to argue with her father, so she had to say, "If yes, it's better if you don't come this time, after all, it's raining so heavily and the water is rising along the river." ”

"yes. Dugu Sinan was worried, and then asked in a low voice, "Daughter, if you are really your mother, what should I do?"

"Chasing, begging. Jiang Chengzi instigated, "Anyway, your men are unmarried, and your women are unmarried." ”

"The family is the Wang family, and she is the big boss of Ruyifang. Dugu Sinan said with a sigh.

"You're still alone. Your appearance, tsk, looking at Datang, no one can compare to you. Jiang Chengzi circled around Dugu Sinan.

"I don't even have a place to live now. Not to mention any industry. Dugu Sinan hung his head.

"I said Dad, my brother-in-law helped you choose a house, and the emperor said that he would build a mansion for you in Taiyuan. Jiang Chengzi comforted him, and then slapped the case and exclaimed, "What are you suffering from? Did you have a big house at that time? Did you have any property? Didn't my mother follow you?"

"It's—it seems to be. Dugu Sinan thought about it, and it was really like this, "However, this time, that time." ”

Jiang Chengzi saw his father's serious appearance, and immediately waved his hand to drive him away, saying, "Don't pretend to be here, okay? If it's her, you're a beggar, you can go back and squat." At present, His Majesty is the time to employ people. I remember that you didn't learn engineering or the geography of mountains and rivers. ”

"Oh, it's a little bit worse than history. Dugu Sinan had a smile on his face.

"Go, go, earn fame and fortune for your woman. Jiang Chengzi waved his hand.

"What a ruthless baby. Dugu Sinan pursed his lips and walked away with a relaxed footstep.

This time, Chai Lingwu also mentioned the big boss of Ruyifang, and she smiled and said that she was not in a hurry. What she is really anxious about now is what Zhang Jia said yesterday. The opening of these three places for people's pleasure is not at all to make money. The purpose is too self-evident, if the people behind the scenes can't find out as soon as possible, others will frame the blame, and add Changle to this thing. No matter who it is, they can't run away. Even if you don't die, you will be disabled, and there will never be a day to turn over.

Thinking of this, she asked Chai Lingwu, who was eating mushroom gravy and pouring rice: "Brother Yi, is Pingkangfang's top brand Oiran really selling her art and not selling her body?"

Chai Lingwu immediately choked, cleared his throat, and said, "Don't ask me about this kind of thing in the future." I won't go to a place like Pingkangfang in the future. ”

"Ahem, aren't you afraid that others will say that you are afraid of your wife? After all, those ministers still go to Pingkangfang to drink on their own days. If you don't drink, people won't look down on you. Jiang Chengzi quipped.

"Come on, I, Chai Lingwu, am not such a vain person. I don't want to add to the trouble for someone I feel sorry for. Chai Lingwu pouted, "So, don't ask me about Pingkangfang in the future." ”

Chai Lingwu was serious, and Jiang Chengzi smiled forward and leaned back.

"Come on, you are also the one who wants to be the princess of Shu, be reserved. Chai Lingwu looked like "hating iron does not become steel", squatting under the eaves of the porch with a bowl and eating heavily.

"Tsk, you are a person who aspires to be a colt, look at your virtue, can you pay attention to your image?" Jiang Chengzi sneered.

Chai Lingwu ignored it, finished eating the mushroom gravy and poured rice, didn't thank her as the founder, and thanked the cook in the kitchen directly, and then jumped away.

Jiang Chengzi was bored, and after making up a notebook, he chatted with Yang Wang's family, which was actually to comfort Yang Wang's family, so that she could rest assured that she would not think about it.

After a day of boredom, early in the morning of the third day, the maid of the Shu King's Mansion still came to report, saying that the King of Shu said: "The fish has entered the net, just wait for the opportunity, let the nine girls not worry, they should eat, they should sleep." ”

Jiang Chengzi hid his face and smiled, waved away the maid, and said to Abi: "Look at me, I have to be the most idle person in Chang'an City." Let's go to the horse hanging. ”

So on this day, when Chang'an City was in a mess, Jiang Chengzi took a few personal maids to play mahjong at home for a day.

In the evening, Dongmei had just collected the mahjong stall and was ready to eat. A vote of people jumped to the Yang Mansion.

The first to come was Chai Yue, the little guy next to Chai Lingwu, and as soon as Bai Jing Siwen's little guy entered the door, he didn't even breathe, so he hurriedly said: "Girl, as expected, the Wei River burst its embankment." ”

"Can it be serious?" Jiang Chengzi also stood up suddenly.

"A lot of farmland and houses were washed away. Fortunately, sandbags had been prepared in advance, and the army had already dispersed nearby residents to settle in a safe area, and there were no casualties so far. The dry food rice balls brought by the second son were also distributed as soon as possible. The decoction made by Mr. Wang's disciples was also cooked. Chai Yue replied.

Jiang Chengzi breathed a sigh of relief and asked again: "How is the disaster relief situation? Who is in command on the embankment?"

"Miss Hui Jiu is Cheng Huailiang, the son of the old general Cheng Zhijie. The disaster relief plan was made by the Ministry of Industry before, and it was adjusted by Fang Dagongzi according to the local situation, which is definitely right. Chai Yue said.

Even if there is really any situation, Jiang Chengzi doesn't have many catties to control the water. In terms of water control, she is not as good as her father, so she just asks. However, Fang Zhizhi has made great achievements in water control, which surprised her.

"The eldest prince of Fang Zhifang?" Jiang Chengzi asked suspiciously.

Chai Yue replied with a smile: "Master Fang is most concerned about this flood, he has read a lot of books to solve the flood, and he has personally inspected the banks of the river. ”

"I see. When Jiang Chengzi nodded, Chai Yue had already said goodbye and jumped out, saying that she wanted to accompany her son-in-law.

As soon as Chai Yue left, Zhang Wei jumped in. Jiang Chengzi originally thought that Zhang Wei was here to report on Zhang Jia's progress, but when Zhang Wei arrived in the side hall, he smiled, lowered his voice, and said very gossipy: "Nine girls, my subordinates will report to you, the matter between Jiannan Province and Shannan Province has been resolved, the prince has completely controlled Shannan Province and Jiannan Province, and all the officers of all sizes have been replaced, and now they are reorganizing the army." Those confessions were enough to hurt the vitality of the Xiao family. ”

"So fast?" Jiang Chengzi was very surprised, it had only been a few days, if he had been in a hurry, he would have just arrived in the army, why had all the officers of all sizes changed?

"With our secret help, plus the crown prince or His Majesty has long wanted to pinch the military power of Shanlan and Jiannan Dao, those officers have been selected. The prince brought it straight over. Zhang Wei replied.

When Jiang Chengzi heard this, he felt a chill down his spine.

This time, the incident between Shanlan and Jiannan Dao was the beginning of a forcible occupation of the people's daughters, and Gao Shilian dragged out a bunch of them, and Li Ke pushed the flames to send some evidence of the Xiao clan. Gao Shilian took the opportunity to impeach the officers of the army and led the court to investigate thoroughly. And in just a few days, the imperial court controlled the two military powers. Is this a coincidence, or is it an imperial trick?

If it is a coincidence, it can only be said that the Xiao family cannot live by themselves, and if it is an emperor's mental trick, it is really creepy.

Jiang Chengzi was stunned for a moment, and unconsciously frowned. Zhang Wei thought she was worried, so he said: "Girl, don't worry, the situation over there has stabilized, and Nanzhao and other places don't dare to move." It is rumored that he intends to train Qin Ming to lead the mountain. This is General Qin's smartest son, who uses soldiers like a god. ”

"Well, I'm not worried, but you're in the dust, and you've worked hard for you. Jiang Chengzi came back to his senses, said to Zhang Wei with a smile, and then ordered Dongmei to give a reward. Zhang Wei blushed, excused himself repeatedly, was despised by Dongmei, and stuffed a small piece of golden wheat into his hand.

"Thank you, Miss Nine. Zhang Wei lowered his head and said goodbye very uncomfortably.

Jiang Chengzi remembered what he had realized just now, and he still felt that the wind around him was cold.

Still, no matter how cold it was, her stomach was still growling with hunger. She stopped thinking about it and began to eat dinner.

After dinner, the rain was heavier, and the sky was dark. Yang Shuyue, who came back to get a change of clothes, looked depressed, sighed, and said, "Ah Zhi, what should I do, the Yellow River has also burst its banks." ”

Jiang Chengzi was silent, and Yang Qingrang also asked anxiously: "Ah Zhi, do you have any ideas? ”

Jiang Chengzi shook his head and said, "We can only resettle the victims first, and then block the embankment and wait for the rain to stop." ”

When Yang Shuyue and his son heard this uninspired statement, they also sighed, packed their clothes, and hurried to the Ministry of Industry.

Jiang Chengzi looked at the inky black sky, thinking of the powerlessness of the Yellow River, and his heart was also very uncomfortable.

"If we could turn the source of the Yellow River into an oasis, and the banks of the Yellow River would be planted with green trees and completely change the ecological environment, or would it be avoided?" Jiang Chengzi said to herself, confused, because she had not studied ecology systematically.

Then a strange thought arose in her heart: if she could find a plant that could turn the desertification of the Yellow River into an oasis, she would be able to avoid many natural and man-made disasters.