Chapter 339 [Water Man's Chang'an]
Four years after the first four years of construction, on the seventh day of the fourth month, Weishui burst the embankment, and there was a big flood in the Guannei. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ο½iqugeγ infoThis flood can be described as menacing, and the torrent is surging, sweeping through Chang'an City.
The flood water overflowed from Weishui to the northwest of Chang'an, first pouring in from Hengmen, and bearing the brunt of Chang'an's two major economic zones: Dongshi and Xishi. Chang'an royal family, official temples, and the common people, the daily needs of rice, flour, fruits and vegetables, oil, salt, sauce and vinegar, firewood, charcoal, cloth and clothing, all come from the east and west cities. As soon as the two cities were destroyed, Chang'an's economy collapsed by half.
Of course, the flood will not wash away the East and West Cities, and the torrent is divided into two from Huayang Street, one to the Gui Palace, and the other to Qili and the North Palace.
When the flood hit, Zhang Fang just lay down, and in the eyes of the second daughter, he got up refreshed, ready to work out for an hour of fitness. At this moment, the alarm sounded.
Zhang Fang was only surprised for just three seconds, and immediately turned around: "Get dressed immediately and get to Xiling Pavilion as fast as possible." Fast! β
Xiling Pavilion, is the tallest building of Fuping Houfu, built in the highest terrain of the West Courtyard, the pavilion is five zhang high, can overlook most of the buildings in the city.
Zhang Fang said, turned around and ran out of the door, and Ban Yuanjun exclaimed behind him: "Where is Lang Jun going?" β
"I am the head of the house, at this time, I must appear in a place where everyone in the house can see......" Zhang put his head and replied while running, and there was no one in the blink of an eye.
Zhang Fang ran quickly, through the forest, and as far as the eye could see, there were chaotic figures everywhere, panicked screams, and lights and figures intertwined, interweaving a bizarre picture.
As soon as he rushed through the garden, he was confronted by Zhang Jingchen, the old man who was hurrying under the guidance of the servant lantern.
"The head of the house! It's great that the head of the house is safe! β
Zhang Fang laughed and laughed: "Is the family order confused?" The water hasn't rushed in yet, what can I do? You think those two little goblins ......" is used to joking in Star Picking City, and you almost even said the joke of "you think those two little goblins can eat me", but fortunately they were stopped in time. What the? The situation is urgent, shouldn't there be a joke? It's just a joke when the situation is urgent! People can't be in a hurry, right?
"Where did the levee break?"
"I don't know!"
"The warning came from the Hengmen and Zhicheng Gates, and most of them were from the Weishui embankment."
"Ahh If it is Weishui, then Qili will bear the brunt...... What can I do? β
"Don't worry about things, they won't be damaged for a while, and everyone in the house will have to move to a higher place."
While speaking, Tao Sheng, Han Chong, Ah Zhen, Qu Liang, Liu Feng, and Yingnuya ran over one by one, with panic written on their faces, including Ah Zhen, who was not afraid of heaven and earthβbecause he was only afraid of water.
"Master, do you want to send someone to pull out the plug in the pond?" Tao Sheng is the son of a family, grew up in the mansion since he was a child, and has a clear understanding of the various facilities of the Fuping Hou Mansion.
The Fuping Marquis Mansion has five ponds, large and small, and the area is like a park. These ponds are not only used for fun and boating, but also have practical functions. In the event of a major flood, water accumulates in the city, as long as the blockage under the pond is pulled out, the water can be diverted into the ground to avoid waterlogging in the house.
A century-old family, brick by brick, is exquisite, and there are more hidden mysteries, which are not enough for outsiders.
Zhang Fang waved his hand without thinking: "When the flood floods the city, the deep wells of the waterways will overflow, and the ponds will be full, and there will be no discharge...... Don't worry about that, the transfer matters. Remember two things, one is to be fast, and the other is not to mess up. β
"No." Tao Sheng has been trained in Star City for several years and has rich experience in dealing with various emergencies. At present, he is the assistant of Zhang Jingchen, the family commander, but his ability is especially excessive. Zhang Jingchen told Zhang Fang more than once that Tao Sheng was the best person to replace him.
"Wait." Zhang Fang stopped him and explained, "All the affairs in the house are presided over by you and the family order." Remember, people come first, and everything else comes second. β
Tao Sheng and Zhang Jingchen bowed down to receive the order.
Ban Yuanjun's voice came from behind him: "Where is Lang Jun going?" β
Zhang Fang turned around, well, Ban Yuanjun, Ping'er, and the loyal servant Kunnu who never left and right are here.
Zhang Fang pressed down the delicate body that rushed in, and his tone was light and fast: "I am a servant and a general, at this critical time, where I must be, the lady should be clear." β
Ban Yuanjun looked at him deeply and nodded vigorously.
Zhang Fang shook Ban Yuanjun's soft jade arm vigorously: "Don't worry, we will all be fine, stay in Xiling Pavilion and wait for me to come back." β
The lights flickered, and the class and his two sons also hurried over, the time was urgent, and there was no nonsense, and he said directly: "Let's enter the palace together." β
Zhang Fang didn't talk nonsense, bent his hand to copy the official uniform handed over by Han Chong, and under the guidance of Han Chong's lantern, he walked quickly towards the gate of the mansion.
As soon as the group walked to the carriage and horse farm outside the mansion, they saw Qu Liang trotting over, out of breath: "Childe, it's all blown up outside, there are people everywhere, and there are blocked carriages......"
"Don't take the car, walk." Zhang Fang gave up decisively, walked to the side door, walked a few steps and looked back, "Uncle (called father-in-law in the Han Dynasty), is it feasible?" β
The class situation smiled proudly: "Yi Xiao's words are ...... The old man is not a wealthy Beijing official. You've been in the Northland, and the officials there can sit in the house and enjoy it? β
Weng Son-in-law laughed loudly and pushed the door out.
The scene outside the door seemed to be about to be in turmoil, with torches and figures scurrying everywhere, overturned vehicles, and cries and screams. The worst thing is that I have already seen the overflowing water.
The steps of the Hou Mansion are five steps, nearly half a meter above the ground, and now, the waterline has almost soaked past the threshold.
Zhang Fang originally wanted to wear an official uniform, but seeing this situation, he only put the official uniform on his shoulder, and said to the two eldest brothers behind him: "Take care of your father, I will explore the way in front with the servants." "As soon as I stepped on it, the water was knee-deep, and there were constant rapids coming from the streets. If it weren't for Zhang Fang's diligent practice over the years and a stable plate, I am afraid that he would have staggered if he couldn't walk a few steps, and he would have to rest if he couldn't get out of the street.
Fuping Houfu is in the middle and rear of Huayang Street, from here to the north of the street, only 200 meters, on weekdays walk only half a stick of incense. Nowadays, it is not only difficult to wade through the river, but also from time to time there are all kinds of floating objects such as wooden furniture, shoes, socks, wooden pots, rotten vegetables, etc., which are cold and bump into them. Han Zhong and the Ban brothers, who acted as humanoid shields, were almost planted in the water several times, and if it weren't for Zhang Fang's eyes and quick pulling, the two brothers would have taken their father into the ditch.
Han Zhong shouted: "I really should call Ah Zhen here, that guy is a door panel." β
Zhang Fang, who was half wet, was still in the mood to laugh: "That guy is a landlubber, he is terrified when he sees water, waist-deep water can drown him, and this door panel is useless." β
It was easy to trek out of Huayang Street, and the water was waist-deep. Looking back, there was also a group of hula people struggling to wade in the back. I can't see people clearly, and I can only see the surnames of each province from the lanterns that are flickering and flickering......
When he came to the gate, Zhang Fang found that he was the second to arrive. Before him, it was Wang Shang, the general of the left.
Wang Shang, who is fat and has a beautiful beard, stands in the rapids, as stable as a stone pier. The left and right servants held hands and formed a wall to resist the rapids for their masters.
It is not surprising that Wang Shang came early, because his mansion is facing the Que Gate, and he is the minister who lives closest to Weiyang Palace.
Wang Shang heard the sound of water, turned his head and saw Zhang Fang and the class, nodded approvingly, stretched out his finger and nodded at the gate: "A certain has knocked on the que, the captain has a word, the gate is not open, so as not to flood into the palace, can only enter the ladder...... Look, the ladder is coming. β
Zhang Fang, class and others looked up, and saw a long ladder sticking out from behind the palace wall, hanging down, and slapping into the water, splashing everywhere. (To be continued.) )