The sack filled the gap with earth, and the gap became smaller and smaller, and it was not long before it was blocked, and the people who jumped down climbed ashore. Looking at the already very solid plugging of the leakage, the river workers around said that this method was good, and there were several proposals, which could be filled with soil in sacks and piled up in the section of the river that was almost full to prevent the flood from leaking down.

Nayao County Ling is a native of Yu'an, and he has been eating and drinking under the river embankment for the past few days, and after Yuyang broke the embankment, he also lost confidence in whether Yu'an could hold it. But after such a gap plugging, he felt that his confidence had returned, and after listening to the advice of the surrounding river workers, he hurriedly called the towns under his jurisdiction, and asked the embankment inspectors to report a few dangerous sections, and at the same time asked people to hurry to the villages and households to collect sacks.

He An had already climbed ashore, and Yao Xian ordered a circle of people around him, and no one paid attention to him. He walked up to Zhang Xing and said with a sneer: "Let Madame see and laugh." ”

Zhang Xing smiled approvingly. Li Dahe had forgotten about her stubble, and was talking to the surrounding river workers about it, Zhang Xing glanced at He An and said, "Let's go back first." ”

Whether the embankment is well defended or not is a big deal, and she can't help at all. He An was already soaking wet, and he should go back and change his clothes.

Zhang Xing and the others returned to Lizhuang Village the same way, and Li Youshi saw that Li Dahe did not come back together, so they couldn't help but talk.

Zhang Xing said with a smile: "Auntie, don't talk about Uncle Dahe, he really can't leave there, besides, it's not that I don't know the way, where do I need someone to bring it back?" ”

Li Youshi shook his head, sighed, and said, "His body is bone, left on the river embankment, can he help?" It's just a bit of fun. ”

Zhang Xing knew that Li Youshi was worried about Li Dahe. The couple has been working in the countryside all year round, and their bodies have long been much worse than before, Li Dahe suffers from old cold legs, and his legs hurt more than every rainy day.

Zhang Xing instructed He An, "Bring in the things that the third master let you bring." ”

He An responded, called out to the accompanying guard, and carried down the two large boxes on the carriage in pairs.

Li Youshi hurriedly excused himself and refused to let him in, "Xing'er, what are you doing here?" When we returned to our hometown, it was a big bag, and when you came, it was a big and small bag, which was really shameful for us! Quick, quick, put it back! ”

Zhang Xing knew that she didn't like to take advantage of others, and she used to be like this when she borrowed Wutong Lane, for fear of causing more trouble to others. She smiled and said, "Auntie is wrong, these are not sent by me, these are what Jinbao and Jinlian asked me to bring back, if you don't accept them, I can't explain to them." ”

Li Youshi was dumbfounded when he heard that it was Zhang Jinbao and Li Jinlian who let him take it. He An saw the opportunity to carry the things in.

Li Youshi saw that things had already entered the door, and it was difficult to excuse himself, so he had to say again and again, "Xing'er, you guys are so polite." ”

Zhang Xing had dinner at Li's house, and when she saw that it was not early, she got up to say goodbye. Although their house in Lizhuang Village is still there, it has not been inhabited for a long time. Zhang Xing is planning to come back temporarily, and Li Youshi, who helped to look after the house, has not yet cleared the house. However, their house in Quantang Town can live in people.

Li Dahe hadn't come back yet, and Li Youshi saw Zhang Xing and others sent to the bridgehead.

Twilight came up, and the fields in the haze looked like a swamped country. Zhang Xing watched silently for a long time, and when she lowered the carriage curtain, she couldn't help but sigh.

Every year, cry every year. Even if the embankment in Yu'an is held this year, the people's life will not be much better. After such a large amount of water soaking, it is inevitable that the crop yield will be reduced. Needless to say, if you can harvest one or two percent, it will be good, and it will not be good to plant others.

Last year, there were wars everywhere in Jianghuai, and the population had plummeted, and the harvest was almost non-existent. And this year's partial life is such a big flood.

Shi Zhangxing's house in Quantang Town was still placed in the year they got married, and the small courtyard of the second entry was watched by Mrs. Li's family. Last year, there was a war, because Quantang is a small town, although it also attracted military disasters, but the town did not destroy much.

After Xiao Fugui's soldiers were beaten back, Mrs. Li quickly cleared the yard. When Zhang Xing returned to her hometown, she passed through the town first, and she had already informed Mrs. Li.

Mrs. Li knew that the owner was going to come back to live at night, so she had already tidied up the yard inside and out.

Zhang Xing returned to his hometown this time, and only brought Sun Baozhu, He An, and four nursing homes. He An lived in the outer courtyard with the groom in the nursing home, and Zhang Xingsun Baozhu lived in the inner courtyard. That Mrs. Li had the heart to push her daughter out, so she asked her to serve in front of Zhang Xing. It's just that Zhang Xing has a Sun Baozhu by his side, which is a more diligent one, and when she is there, others can't get close to Zhang Xing at all.

Zhang Xing slept until midnight, heard the crackling sound outside, and sat up. Sun Baozhu, who was keeping vigil, woke up and hurriedly lit the lamp. Zhang Xing said: "Don't light the lamp." "It's raining outside, she can tell.

It rained in the middle of the night.

When she got up the next morning, Zhang Xing saw that there was water in some places in the yard, the sky was gray, and it seemed that the rain had not yet fallen. Mrs. Li's daughter is sweeping with a broom. Zhang Xing called her over and asked, "Is there water in other parts of the town?" ”

Mrs. Yu's daughter, Yang Liu'er, was dumbfounded. When she got up in the morning, she hadn't gone out yet. Mrs. Yu happened to come in with hot water, and hurriedly replied with a smile: "No, the vegetable market is flooded for the most part!" ”

Zhang Xing couldn't sit still, so she asked Mrs. Li to bring the clogs.

Mrs. Li asked, "Madam, is this going out?" ”

Zhang Xing nodded.

Sun Baozhu had already brought the clogs, and the two went to the front yard together. He An happened to come back, and when he heard that Zhang Xing was going out, he hurriedly asked the coachman to set up the carriage. Zhang Xing got into the carriage, and He An said beside him: "There is water in some places in the city, and I heard that the water on the pier is even bigger than yesterday. Early this morning, many people had already dragged their families to Yuxian. ”

Zhang Xing asked the coachman to drive the carriage out of the city, He An knew that Zhang Xing was about to go up the embankment again, and hurriedly said: "If Madame wants to know the situation in the Huai River, you don't have to go up to the embankment, you can see the wharf here." ”

Yesterday, the water in the river was big enough, and it rained again at night, and now the water level of the Huai River can be imagined. The top of the river embankment is too dangerous, and once the water rushes down, it is difficult to save your life even if the water is good.

Zhang Xing thought for a while, nodded and said, "Then let's go to the dock and have a look." ”

The coachman turned around and rushed to the wharf of Quantang Town. Before they reached the dock, they were blocked by stagnant water, and He An did not let the coachman pass. Zhang Xing saw the water that had already flooded the street, so she had to tell the coachman to drive the carriage to a high place.

She got out of the carriage and looked ahead. She came to the wharf in Quantang Town when she was a child, and Zhang Shuisheng was still working on the wharf at that time, and she often came to deliver food.

Quantang Town is not a big town, even Zhanghe Town can not be compared, the wharf is also small, generally there are more than a dozen small boats docked, there are almost no passing cargo ships, most of them are transporting people across the river.

The dock is made of several large bluestones, and the captains are waiting for customers to talk and talk.

However, at this time, the wharf had all been submerged under the water, and five or six small boats were swaying about ten meters from the shore, and as for the captain, none of them were seen.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Xingliang spoke for a long time. The river in front of me is only a branch of the Huai River, and the water level is so amazing, what about the water level of the Huai River.

He An said in a low voice, "Madam, let's go back." ”

Zhang Xing turned around and was about to get into the carriage, when he suddenly saw two big boats coming over the river. She knew the situation of the wharf in Quantang Town, and such a boat was rare. But thinking of the water level of the Huai River at this time, such a big ship is afraid and does not dare to sail, and it is common sense to come to the low river.

"Let's go." Zhang Xing said.

When I returned to the yard, Mrs. Li came to report. Li Dahe from Lizhuang Village came over, and Zhang Xing went directly to the main hall of the front yard. Li Dahe didn't come alone, and there were three big households who leased the fields of Zhang and Li's two families.

The land of the Zhang and Li families has always been entrusted to Li Dahe, and Zhang Xing has only met these people once or twice, and said hello at the moment. Li Dahe said in a low voice: "Xing'er, they came this time to ask, they also planted kapok, do they have subsidies like others?" ”

Zhang Xing looked at the worried faces, knew it in her heart, and said with a smile: "This is natural. With so much water, she doesn't expect to have much to harvest, but these people still have to live, and after a busy year, it is difficult enough to pay rent and live.

Several farmers couldn't help but be overjoyed. Although Zhang Ji let out his words, they didn't ask in person, and they were always relieved.

Li Dahe frowned and said, "Okay, now that you've all asked, you can rest assured." ”

"Rest assured, rest assured!" The dealers said one after another.

Zhang Xing still had something to ask Li Dahe, so he asked Mrs. Yu to take these villagers to the side yard and greet them to eat and drink.

When the people took it down, Zhang Xing asked Li Dahe: "Uncle Dahe, how is it on the embankment?" ”

Although Li Dahe's face was heavy, he still nodded and said: "Thank you for mentioning that idea in time yesterday, Yao County ordered the villages to draw people to the river embankment, and piled the river embankment with sacks overnight, otherwise the river embankment will be flooded with water after the rain last night!" ”

Zhang Xing looked at Li Dahe and asked again: "Uncle Dahe thinks that if it rains again, will the embankment still be safe and sound?" ”

Li Dahe thought for a while and said, "If the rain is not heavy, or if there is no breakthrough, it doesn't matter. I heard that a big official has come to Anyang, and I heard the meaning of Yao County's order, which is to prevent floods. ”

Zhang Xing looked at Li Dahe. A big official from Anyang? So, did Shen Qian send someone down?

"Has Uncle Dahe ever seen someone? Did the Yao County Order say who it was? Zhang Xing asked again.

In the last few floods, Jianghuai has killed a lot of people. In the past few years, the population of Jianghuai has been sharply reduced, and if there is a big flood again, the life of the people on this side of Jianghuai can be imagined how difficult it is.

Since Shen Qian wants to be the emperor in Anyang, he definitely doesn't want natural and man-made disasters to happen again at this time, and the people sent down this time should not be mediocre people who come to do superficial work.

Li Dahe shook his head, "How can I see such a big official?" Even Yao County Ling hasn't seen anyone yet. ”

Zhang Xing sat down slowly.

Li Dahe was still worried about the things on the embankment, and said goodbye: "Xing'er, if you want to be fine, then I will go back first." ”

"Uncle Dahe, you can eat before leaving." Zhang Xing said.

Li Dahe hurriedly shook his head, "No, no." ”

Zhang Xing saw that he couldn't keep people, so he had to send Li Dahe out of the door.

The rain began to fall again, and it was impossible to see from the embankment. Fortunately, the rain was not as heavy as last night, Zhang Xing waited until the rain stopped, and then took He Ansun Baozhu out again and came to the Zhangji Grain Store in Quantang Town. This grain store is just a small shop, and the shopkeeper is Li Yousheng, the owner of the stone, he is three years older than Zhang Xingshi, he was originally a guy of Zhang Ji here, and after the old shopkeeper here stepped down at the end of last year, Zhang Xing lifted him up.

Li Yousheng had already known the news of Zhang Xing's return to his hometown, and he was going to come to see the owner early in the morning, but at that time, Zhang Xing happened to go out, and he pounced. When Zhang Xing came to Zhangji, Li Yousheng was startled and hurriedly came over to meet and talk.

Zhang Xing smiled and said, "Yousheng brother is welcome, I'm just here to take a look." ”

Li Yousheng was the first person in Lizhuang Village to come to Zhangji to do things, and everyone in the village watched it, and he also wanted to do things well. followed Zhang Xing's side and told him about the recent trading situation of the grain store.

After the grain prices in Jianghuai fell for a period of time, the grain prices have risen again recently because of the bad water conditions, but the overall situation is still lower than last year, but the whole town is not big, and the trade is not large.

The Zhangji Grain Store in Quantang Town is located on a street in the middle of the town, which is a small courtyard nearby, with a rice store in front and a small storehouse in the back.

Zhang Xing looked at the shop in front and went to the back yard. Li Yousheng's face was slightly red, and he said in a low voice: "The water in the moat behind has risen at the door, so I took it upon myself to move the grain in the warehouse......"

Zhang Xing glanced at Li Yousheng and asked him to open the door of the warehouse. The warehouse was really empty, Li Yousheng patted the wall behind him and said, "It's already a little damp here." ”

Zhang Xing reached out and touched the wall, and it was indeed a little wet.

Li Yousheng said: "Behind this wall is the river. ”

Zhang Xing thought of the situation at the wharf in Quantang Town, and asked people to open the door of the backyard. As soon as the door opened, the water vapor rushed to the face, and the water of the moat had indeed overflowed to the door.

Zhang Xing looked at the water under her feet and was silent for a long time.

He An, who was accompanying him, suddenly said "Huh", pointed to the river and said, "What is that?" ”

Zhang Xing looked at what he was pointing at, and in the midst of the water vapor, there were broken branches and floating aquatic plants on the wide water surface, and there was a black mass in the middle of the aquatic plants.

Li Yousheng was surprised and said, "Then, that's a dead man!" ”

He An also nodded, his eyes were sharp, and he could see that it was a dead man.

Li Yousheng sighed and said, "I'm afraid this is rushing from Yuyang." ”

They are all people who have been through the flood, and in the flood, human life is despicable, and if they say no, they will be gone. And all the hearts of the people were filled with compassion. Zhang Xing said in a low voice: "Scoop it up, it's good to be buried." ”

"Hey!" Li Yousheng answered, and hurriedly called the guy in the store to come over, and several people hooked the dead man with a hook and pulled him over.

Zhang Xing returned to the front yard, and before he could sit for long, Li Yousheng followed, handed over a thing, and said, "Dongjia, this is the dead man's body, I don't look like an ordinary thing, you see." ”

Zhang Xing took it, and after taking a look, she stood up in surprise.