Chapter 193: Heavy Losses

The people in the warehouse have said that they will stay here, waiting for the camp to deliver supplies to them, and everyone will work together to get through the difficulties.

Zhao Zizhong and Du Dalei walked to the warehouse, visited the injured people, and comforted them to recuperate with peace of mind and not to think too much.

Zhao Zizhong told Lang Zhong to take good care of the wounded, and if he lacked anything, he would send someone to Cui Zhaorong to withdraw it, and he must ensure that everyone survived the storm safely.

Du Dalei pulled Zhao Zizhong to the corner of the warehouse and whispered, "Boss, I'm very worried about the temporary camp in the south. There are also sturdy warehouses for everyone, and there are some makeshift shacks to the south, and I don't think there are many left, so I don't know what the situation is there. ”

Zhao Zizhong said solemnly: "We have to plan for the worst, I will send someone back to let Cui Zhaorong prepare disaster relief materials, and we will set off immediately and go to the south to have a look." ”

Zhao Zizhong asked Li Huawei to send five guards back to the camp, asked Cui Zhaorong to prepare supplies, and sent people to overcome all difficulties and send them here immediately.

Li Huawei picked five guards, gave them some advice, and let them go back.

Zhao Zizhong, Du Dalei and Fan Jinchun said goodbye, told him not to have ideological baggage, to manage the people in the warehouse, and marched to the south with the guards.

Everyone braved the wind and rain and made their way to the south. After walking for more than ten minutes, Du Dalei exclaimed: "Boss, look at it!" There are many people ahead! ”

Zhao Zizhong carefully observed the front and found that there were many shadows in the rain curtain, walking towards them.

Zhao Zizhong quickened his pace and walked forward. As he walked, he shouted loudly, "Who is in front?" Where are you from? ”

A figure quickly caught up and shouted, "Is it Mr. Zhao?" I'm Ding Shuisheng! ”

Zhao Zizhong hurriedly greeted him and asked eagerly: "Ding Shuisheng, why do you take so many people with you, where do you want to go?" ”

Ding Shuisheng said with difficulty: "The camp in the south has been completely destroyed, and the salt pans have also been washed away a lot, so I came back with all the people, wanting to go to the valley to escape the storm. ”

Zhao Zizhong asked again: "Are there any casualties?" ”

Ding Shuisheng lowered his head and said: "Four people were killed, three people are missing, and more than a dozen people were injured, all of whom were brought back." ”

Zhao Zizhong looked at the team behind him and found that everyone was very embarrassed, struggling to move forward in the muddy water. Immediately let the guards help them, and bring them back to the valley to settle down.

The guards rushed up one after another, took the stretcher in the hands of the person carrying the wounded, and walked in the direction of the person who could not walk.

Zhao Zizhong asked, "How did you survive last night?" ”

Ding Shuisheng replied: "The first half of the night was fine, although there were some shacks leaking rain, everyone could still hold on to it." But in the second half of the night, the wind grew stronger and stronger, and many of the shacks were overturned. I had to take everyone to shelter in the woods and try to keep people warm together. Then I covered everyone with some branches and stayed up until dawn. But there are still four people who died for various reasons, and three people who can't be found, and it is estimated that it is unlikely that they will survive. ”

Du Dalei said: "Lao Ding, you have done a very good job. Let's hurry back to the camp in the valley, or we'll all freeze to death." ”

Zhao Zizhong touched the rain on his face, "Xiao Du is right, you did a very good job this time, and when the storm passes, I will reward you." We need to hurry up and get back to camp as soon as possible. ”

Ding Shuisheng said with a wry smile: "I don't want any reward, everyone can get through it safely, which is the best reward for me." ”

Zhao Zizhong said to Du Dalei: "You take them back to the valley, I will take thirty guards to the north to take a look, I am not worried about the situation in Zhai Xiaoshan." ”

Du Dalei said: "Boss, let Li Huawei take Lao Ding and them back, and I will go to the north with you." There are several warehouses there, and it is estimated that Zhai Xiaoshan will bring people to hide in them, and there will be no major problems. ”

Zhao Zi thought about it again, so he ordered Li Huawei to take everyone back to the camp as soon as possible to settle down, leaving him with thirty guards.

Li Huawei agreed, picked out three squads, a total of thirty-six guards, and handed them over to Zhao Zizhong.

Zhao Zizhong instructed Ding Shuisheng: "After you take them back, immediately change into dry clothes, and then give them hot soup." The wounded and sick should immediately seek treatment from Langzhong, and they must not be delayed. ”

Ding Shuisheng agreed to come down and continued to move forward with a large group of men.

Zhao Zizhong and Du Dalei took more than 30 guards and marched to the north.

Against the storm, everyone walked with difficulty, and from time to time someone fell into the muddy water. Everyone supported each other, deep and shallow.

After walking for more than an hour, everyone was exhausted, and finally saw the very high bunker standing on the seashore.

Zhao Zi shouted loudly: "Everyone hold on, it will be here soon." ”

The guards dragged their tired bodies, quickened their pace, and walked to the door of the warehouse next to the pillbox.

Du Dalei immediately went over and banged on the door of the warehouse, "Is there anyone inside?" I'm Du Dalei, open the door! ”

Soon, the door of the warehouse opened, and Zhai Xiaoshan was the first to jump out and hugged Du Dalei excitedly.

He cried and said, "Mr. Du, Mr. Zhao, you are here!" Woo woo woo~~"

Zhao Zizhong looked inside, and saw that the doors of the five warehouses were crowded with people, looking at them.

Du Dalei comforted Zhai Xiaoshan: "How old are you?" What are you crying about? Do you have something to say? ”

Zhai Xiaoshan touched the tears on his face, whimpered and said, "Last night, there was a flash flood, the camp was washed away, six people died, and nineteen people were injured, so I brought them all here. ”

Zhao Zizhong sighed and said, "Hey~, we have lost a lot this time!" But we're going to pick ourselves up and fight the damn weather. ”

Zhao Zizhong walked into the courtyard with the guards and came to the door of a warehouse, where the people in the warehouse took refuge and invited them to go in to take shelter from the rain.

Everyone entered the warehouse, and Zhao Zi saw that the order inside was not bad, there were some stretchers on the ground, and some women were taking care of the wounded.

Zhao Zizhong talked to everyone, calmed their emotions, and told them that a large amount of supplies would soon be shipped to help everyone tide over the difficulties.

Everyone was in a good mood and said they would stick on and wait for rescue. Zhao Zizhong comforted the wounded again and chatted with them one by one.

Then he went from warehouse to warehouse, trying to stabilize everyone's mood and make them all wait patiently for relief supplies.

At this time, someone shouted loudly outside: "Where is Mr. Zhao?" I'm Guo Jintao! ”

Zhao Zizhong hurriedly parted the crowd and walked out of the warehouse.

He saw Guo Jintao standing at the door of the warehouse, soaking wet, his eyes were covered with red silk, his head was still wrapped in sackcloth, and blood was faintly oozing out.

Zhao Zizhong walked over and asked, "Lao Guo, are you injured?" Is it serious? ”

Guo Jintao said eagerly: "It's not a big problem, it's just a knock." Mr. Zhao, we have managed to save three warships, but the warships are all damaged to varying degrees, so you can punish us. ”

Zhao Zizhong asked: "The damage to the warship is not a big problem, when the storm passes, it will be repaired." What about the staff? Were there any casualties? ”

"There were quite a few people injured and none of them died."

Zhao Zizhong breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good, let the sailors wait with peace of mind, I will let the camp bring supplies as soon as possible to help you get through." ”

Du Dalei came over and asked, "Lao Guo, is there any news from Daishan Island and Zhoushan Island?" ”

Guo Jintao shook his head: "No, the wind and waves were too big yesterday, and it is estimated that no one dares to go to sea." When the wind is a little lighter, I will send a boat to Daishan Island and Zhoushan. ”

Zhao Zizhong stopped Guo Jintao and said solemnly: "Old Guo, you can't take risks. It is necessary to wait for the storm to completely pass before sending a ship out to sea. ”

Guo Jintao nodded and agreed, and left in a hurry. Du Dalei said: "Boss, I want to go to the kiln and ironmaking workshop to see, I don't know what the situation is there. ”

Zhao Zi thought about it again and agreed, and he instructed Du Dalei: "You bring twenty guards with you, be careful and safe." If the situation is not good, you have to abandon the facilities there and bring the people who are left behind back to the warehouse. ”

Du Dalei patted his chest and said: "Boss, I understand that if the kiln and workshop are destroyed, we will rebuild them." I'll bring them all back, and you'll see. ”

Zhao Zizhong instructed a few more words, and Du Dalei ordered twenty guards, braved the rain to leave the warehouse, and disappeared into the rain curtain.

Zhao Zizhong asked Zhai Xiaoshan to choose five guards who were in good physical condition, and asked them to go back to the camp immediately, ask Cui Zhaorong for supplies, and pick up Lang Zhong to treat the wounded.

The guards put on their robes, took wooden sticks as crutches, and walked out of the warehouse.

Zhai Xiaoshan walked over and asked, "Mr. Zhao, everyone is very hungry, can they eat the grain stored in the warehouse?" ”

Zhao Zizhong immediately said, "Why can't you eat it?" Cook porridge for everyone right away, so that everyone can eat hot porridge. Xiaoshan, you remember, all supplies are secondary, talent comes first. ”

Zhai Xiaoshan nodded, indicating that he understood. He immediately arranged for the guards to light a fire in the warehouse, then set up a row of cauldrons and began to cook porridge.

The guards found some salted fish in the warehouse, cut them into small pieces with a knife, and threw them into the cauldron.

After more than half an hour, the thick aroma of porridge came out, so that the hungry people gathered around.

The guards took some wooden pots, and then everyone lifted the iron pot together and poured the porridge into the wooden basin. Then add water and rice to the pot and continue to boil.

Everyone found some bowls, scooped porridge from the wooden basin, and began to drink.

Zhao Zizhong found that the order was in order, and there was no scramble, everyone passed the bowl, and after each person took a sip, it was passed on to the next person.

Zhao Zizhong was very pleased, it seems that the usual management is very successful, and the person in charge of the temporary camp should be credited.