The Fuqiang earthquake was eventually confirmed to be a magnitude 8 on the Richter scale.

The catastrophe caused by this massive earthquake was unprecedented.

The roads to the epicenter area were all cut off, and the prime minister was so anxious that he disregarded the dissuasion of his entourage, and immediately after getting off the plane in the capital of Yuzhong Province, he took a helicopter and went straight to Fuqiang County, the epicenter area.

As night fell, the accompanying staff lit up flashlights and rushed to the disaster relief headquarters with the prime minister.

Bao Wenhui, secretary of the Yuzhong Provincial Party Committee, had already rushed to Fuqiang County first, and together with Governor Chai Shaoji, he commanded the disaster relief on the spot. When he heard that the prime minister had arrived, he immediately led the staff of the headquarters to greet him.

Before the exercise began, Chai Shaoji prepared several diesel generators, but the power was not large, and at present it could only ensure the electricity supply of a few tents near the headquarters, and the rest of the area was all black, and could only be illuminated by flashlights and battery lights.

"Hello Prime Minister!"

Bao Wenhui and Chai Shaoji saw the prime minister walking over with a shallow foot, and hurriedly greeted him, shaking hands with the prime minister tightly, looking excited.

Now, less than five hours after the earthquake struck, the prime minister has reached the epicenter of the most dangerous area.

"Wenhui, Shaoji, well done, well done!"

The prime minister also held the hands of the two tightly and praised them one after another.

On the plane, the prime minister had already received a report that because at the time of the earthquake, a large-scale actual combat earthquake prevention exercise was underway, so the vast majority of residents in Fuqiang County, Chang'an County, and other counties, cities, and towns in the epicenter area immediately stayed in an open and safe area outside, and the casualties were reduced to the greatest extent. According to preliminary intelligence analysis, only a very small number of residents did not obey the command and stayed in the building, and the total number should not exceed two thousand.

It is indeed very gratifying to be able to achieve such a tremendous result in the prevention of such a sudden and huge earthquake without even a strong warning in advance.

"Prime Minister, it's windy outside, let's go into the tent and report to you......"

Bao Wenhui looked at the white hair on the prime minister's sideburns and the dust on his face, and pleaded earnestly.

"Good!"

The Prime Minister nodded, and surrounded by everyone, walked into the makeshift tent set up by the headquarters.

Bao Wenhui didn't say too much to greet, and then put on a huge sand table and began to report to the prime minister the intelligence of the current epicenter area. Because the area of the epicenter predicted by the Earthquake Bureau is relatively large, and Chai Shaoji is a cadre with an extremely rigorous work style, the area covered by this exercise is also very large; the county seats of Fuqiang and Chang'an counties and all the market towns with relatively concentrated populations in the two counties have organized large-scale earthquake drills at the same time, and several other counties and cities adjacent to the two counties have also organized the same exercises. Headquarters have been set up in each exercise area, and the main exercise area headquarters are equipped with satellite telephones, and other market towns are equipped with radio stations and other communication equipment. Judging from the current situation reported by the various commands, a large number of casualties have been avoided.

"Prime Minister, the main issues at present are as follows. First, it was determined that there were still a small number of people who had not been evacuated in time and were buried in collapsed buildings, and the exact number of people was difficult to determine. This part of the people must immediately launch a rescue operation. Second, the earthquake drill only covered the cities and towns, not the vast rural areas, and because communications and roads were all cut off, the situation of the masses in the rural areas and in the mountains could not be reported in a timely manner, and the situation in these areas was not fully understood for the time being. Third, all land transportation in and out of the epicenter area has been cut off, and we can only rely on air supplies for now. Fourth, we are desperately short of the necessities we have prepared, such as drinking water, food, medicine, tents, etc. At present, in addition to the government's reserve materials, it mainly relies on the materials prepared in advance by the Huaxing Charity Foundation in emergency ...... The reserves of Huaxing Charity Foundation are relatively sufficient, but the number of people affected by the disaster is too large to last long. Fifth, we have organized hundreds of rescue assault teams, in terms of manpower, barely enough, but heavy machinery and other necessary machinery for rescue, there is a serious shortage, most of the collapsed houses are reinforced concrete structures, very heavy, it is difficult to move by manpower alone, but land transportation is cut off, heavy machinery can not be transported in a short time, this is a big problem, saving people without these machinery can not work......"

Bao Wenhui pointed to the sand table and always understood.

Liu Jincai's eyebrows furrowed tightly, and he said, "Wen Hui, the first priority is to save people. Regardless of whether there are instruments or not, dig with your hands, pry with wooden sticks, you must do everything you can to save people, you have to race against time, you have to race against death, and if you can save one, you will be one. It is necessary to carry forward the exemplary and leading role of party members and cadres, and each commando unit must designate a responsible person. Of course, there are still aftershocks, and the personal safety of the rescue team must also be taken into account, so that we cannot cause new casualties...... It doesn't matter if there is a shortage of food and drinking water, the air force units have all been mobilized, and the army and air units have also been mobilized, and a large amount of food and medicine will be continuously airdropped. As for the heavy machinery, leave it alone for the time being, and quickly send someone to clear a landing site, so that the helicopter can bring in the much-needed small and medium-sized machinery first. Remember, the number one priority is to save people! ”

"Yes!"

Bao Wenhui straightened up and replied.

All the reports were made by Bao Wenhui, and Chai Shaoji stood silently beside him, looking focused. He looked exhausted.

"Shoki, how are you?"

After the prime minister's order, he asked Chai Shaoji with concern.

"Report to the Prime Minister, I'm fine!"

Chai Shaoji replied immediately, his voice was completely hoarse, and it seemed that every word he said was very difficult.

Bao Wenhui explained on the side: "When the earthquake happened, Shao Ji was in command at the scene, and it was so chaotic that he couldn't be busy at all, and his voice was hoarse...... This time, our casualties were greatly reduced, and Comrade Shaoji made great contributions! ”

"The main thing is that the comrades of the Earthquake Bureau predicted accurately ......"

Chai Shaoji said hoarsely.

Liu Jincai held Chai Shaoji's hand again, patted it lightly a few times, and didn't say anything more. Chai Shaoji clearly saw the relieved look in the prime minister's eyes, and for a while, his heart was surging and it was difficult for him.

"Secretary Bao, Governor Chai, please send more people to the No. 3 warehouse to distribute materials, we don't have enough manpower, we can't send them, there are too many victims over there, gathered together, afraid of danger, it will be troublesome if there is a stampede......"

As he spoke, a woman's voice sounded outside the tent, also slightly hoarse.

The premier's entourage was about to stop him, but Bao Wenhui hurriedly said: "Please let her in, she is the chairman of the Huaxing Charity Foundation......

A slender figure appeared in the tent, it was He Mengying. However, Miss He, who has always been elegant, is covered in mud and water at the moment, her black hair and body are full of mud and dust, like a mud monkey, where is there still a little elegant posture.

Secretary Bao ...... Ah, Prime Minister......"

As soon as He Mengying broke into the tent and saw Liu Jincai, she was stunned.

Of course, He Mengying is extremely familiar with Liu Jincai, and she has seen it countless times on TV. But there are very few times when they are really face-to-face, only on the wedding of Liu Jun and Liu Yan, they have met twice, and they have basically never talked much.

He Mengying didn't expect Liu Jin to arrive at the disaster area so quickly.

The close relationship between Liu Jun and He Wu is no secret at the top, and Liu Jincai is naturally very clear. As for the personal relationship between Liu Jun and He Mengying, Liu Jincai may or may not know, but none of this matters now.

In fact, seeing He Mengying here, Liu Jin was even more surprised.

"Mengying, hello!"

Liu Jincai took the initiative to extend his hand to He Mengying.

"Yes, Prime Minister!"

Miss Rao is Miss He is not afraid of heaven and earth, and when she saw her husband here, she was still very nervous, and hurriedly stretched out her hands to hold Liu Jincai's hand, and her voice trembled slightly.

"Mengying, you move very fast, faster than me......"

Liu Jincai said with a smile, looking at He Mengying's gaze very kindly.

Chai Shaoji reluctantly explained: "A few days ago, Chairman He had already arrived, earlier than me. ”

Bao Wenhui also said: "Yes, Prime Minister, this time the Huaxing Charity Foundation has played a huge role. Most of the schools and factories they helped built have withstood the test, have not been shaken down, and have saved many people...... And they stockpiled a lot of material and played a big role. ”

Liu Jincai nodded again and again and said, "Okay, okay...... Mengying, well done. The party and the government thank you, the people of Yuzhong thank you, and the people of the whole country will thank you! The merit is immeasurable! ”

Miss He can be regarded as having been through ups and downs for a long time, and at this moment, in the face of Liu Jincai's encouragement, she still couldn't help but be very excited, and hurriedly said modestly: "Prime Minister, this is what we should do, I am a party member!" ”

It's been a long time, Miss He hasn't mentioned her party membership to others, and after a detailed discussion, He Mengying is still an active military officer. Now when I say the words "I am a party member" to the prime minister, a sense of pride arises spontaneously.

"Good, good, at the critical moment, party members must play an exemplary and leading role and play the role of a vanguard!" Liu Jincai said appreciatively: "Comrade Mengying, after the disaster relief is completed, I will give you credit!" ”

"Yes, thank you, Prime Minister!" After a while, He Mengying whispered again: "Prime Minister, it's too dangerous here, the aftershocks are continuous, and there may be another strong earthquake at any time, for your safety, please go back first." We've got us all here......"

Bao Wenhui and Chai Shaoji immediately expressed the same opinion.

Liu Jincai nodded and said, "Thank you comrades for your kindness, but since I arrived, I won't leave." Act now. ”

"Yes!"

Bao Wenhui immediately sent people to clear an airstrip for helicopters to take off and land, and heavy transport helicopters brought in the much-needed rescue machinery and handed it over to the rescue team, racing against time to save lives from the rubble.

As soon as the Prime Minister arrived in the disaster area, a more robust Disaster Relief Command Center was quickly set up and put into full operation.

Support armies from all walks of life, carrying relief materials, continued to be transported to the disaster area. The people of the whole country have mobilized as one to fight against natural disasters.