When Xie Mulin rushed back to Xie Jiajiao to inquire about the news, a whole clan meeting was being held in the Xie clan, and each head of the house had to send the head of the family to attend the meeting, and if it was inconvenient for the head of the family, then at least a representative with sufficient status should attend.

The news from the south was not good, and there was a lot of discussion among the Xie clan. Xie Zeshan, the eldest master of the sect, visited several famous people in Huyin County who knew astronomy, and asked the old farmers who had accumulated years to inform the clansmen that the weather conditions had not been good recently, and it had been gloomy for a few days, and it was not certain when it would rain, and it was probably not just the next one. If any of the families has not finished harvesting the grain in the field, they should hurry up and work overnight to collect the grain, lest it rain and the harvest of half a year will be lost. In addition, there are measures such as strengthening river embankments, clearing ditches, hoarding food and clothing, and preparing more boats and boats, which must also be implemented by all households.

The entire Xie clan has experienced the great flood and suffered heavy losses as a result, and if there is really another heavy rain this autumn, it is not too much for them to be prepared and carefully prepared.

In the process of the clan assembly, the performance of the thirteen rooms was quite outstanding. Xie Jinhua, the current owner of the thirteenth house, took the initiative to donate the cement that the cement workshop has recently produced and has not yet been sold, for the clan to strengthen the embankment, dig the drainage ditch for drainage, the workshop signed a craftsman, will also help, until the winter, the cement workshop will no longer sell cement, even the original brick kiln accumulated bricks, are also offered.

Recently, another craftsman came up with the technology of mixing cement and mortar and shaping it into a square cement block, which is used to replace bricks and stones to build thick walls or embankments.

Xie Jinhua had already asked the Wen family for instructions in advance, and also asked the meaning of the eight rooms of the main branch. Wen said it first, and Bafang was naturally not easy to object.

Seeing this, the elders in the clan all praised Xie Jinhua's generosity and selflessness, and also praised and praised the representative of the third room, the Wen family, and even the eighth room got a lot of good words, not to mention the second room where the mother-in-law in the Wen family etiquette is located.

As soon as the clan assembly was dispersed, the Wen family returned home, and when they met Xie Mulin, they told their daughters all the articles of association discussed at the meeting, and their sons, who then came to inquire about the news.

Xie Xianzhi said happily: "Such a great goodness! We live in Xie Jia Kok, so we don't have to worry about waterlogging anymore. On the side of the academy, I heard that the embankment will also be reinforced. However, the terrain of the academy is slightly higher, even if there is really a big flood, it should not be able to flood the school building, but it is just a rainy day, and by the way, let the students in the academy see what kind of charter it is to prevent rain and disasters, and it may be used as an official eunuch in the future. ”

Xie Jinzhi asked Wen: "Most of our family are women and children, and my eldest brother and I are still young students, I don't know what we can do?" ”

Wen smiled and said: "You don't have to worry about it, I have already told the clan, when the time comes, I will send the young and strong servants in the family to help, and then hire some people with money to buy some sand, stone, bricks and wood for the purpose of repairing the embankment, that is." ”

Xie Mulin thought for a while: "The drainage ditch must be foolproof, and the logistics work must also be done well, even if it rains for several days, someone must be responsible for cleaning the drainage ditch three times a day in the morning, noon and evening, so as not to block it and the drainage is not smooth." If there are leafy trees in Xie Jia Kok, you should also pay attention to whether they will break and fall due to wind and rain, injuring people or obstructing the road. Also, if there is really a big flood, just in case, we have to prepare enough boats, medicine, water, and clothing. Our family is relatively wealthy in the clan, and it is really a big problem, so we can't expect the clan to stretch out our hands in everything. If we can save ourselves, we can also save the clan some trouble, so that they can use their resources on the more difficult people. ”

Wen Shi hurriedly said: "This is very true! Even on the second side, we should pay more attention to it. It's really something, I have to take your second grandmother with me, so that she can't be frightened by her old man's work. ”

Since the Song family is mentioned, it is natural to inevitably mention Mrs. Xie.

Wen said to Xie Mulin: "The old house is located in Xiejiawan, where the terrain is much lower than that of Xiejiajiao, and it was flooded eight years ago, and the clan land was almost destroyed. It was our old house, although the damage was lighter, but it was also flooded more than half. Now the old house has been repaired, but there is still a risk of flooding. The old lady lives there, how can people be reassured? You have to find a way to persuade her to move back to the new house no matter what. There are many people in the new house, and the family stays in one place, and the heart is more stable. Moreover, the terrain here is high, which is much safer than Xiejiawan. ”

Although Xie Mulin felt that Old Lady Xie had an awkward temper, he might not agree to move back to the clan, but who knows? After all, her old man is a person who is afraid of death, and she is really flooded, can she still sit in the old mansion without moving?

Xie Mulin took some change of clothes and received some supplies to keep out the cold, then said goodbye to his family and prepared to leave Xie Jiajiao.

When Chen saw that it was her, he immediately showed joy, and stepped forward to say to her: "Good sister, it's great to meet you here!" When our wife heard that you had returned, she immediately sent me to look for you. Are you going to go? Amitabha! Luckily, I was fast enough to miss it. ”

Xie Mulin saluted her: "I've seen the sister-in-law in the lobby." But what does the eldest aunt command? ”

Chen smiled and took her hand and said, "It turns out that our wife has a word to tell you, you come with me." After that, he pulled her to a secluded place on the side of the road, looked left and right, and saw that no one was passing by, so he lowered his voice, "Our wife said, the old lady inquired about the heavy rain in the next two days, and then I am afraid that it will rain for a few days, and I don't know when, the river will rise." Moreover, it seems that there are also displaced people from the south who have begun to move north, and they are coming in our direction. All villages and towns in Huyin County must be vigilant and vigilant.

"The place of the old house is too quiet, and there are few families nearby, although there are many households in Qianwan Village in Houshan, they are all small farmers, what can it be used for? The elder in the old mansion had better move back to Xie Jiajiao as soon as possible. Even in the old house, you just take away the gold and silver, lock the door and leave, and no one needs to be left, so as not to cause an accident and harm the lives of your subordinates. ”

Xie Mulin was taken aback, and also asked in a low voice, "Has the matter come to this point?" ”

Chen Shi winked at her: "This matter has not spread in the county, you just know it in your heart." Good sister, your mother can't stand such a thing, and she doesn't need to let her know about it, so that she won't worry day and night. Xie Jiajiao is here with the protection of our whole clan, so I won't make your family suffer. Besides, the county seat is on the side, and Zhushan Academy is famous, and the government will not sit idly by and watch us suffer. You can put a hundred and twenty hearts. ”

Xie Mulin pursed his lips and nodded: "Sister-in-law in the lobby go back and tell the eldest aunt, let her rest assured!" I'll do this, even if the old lady refuses to come, I'll tie her up!" ”

Chen snorted and laughed, and said, "It's not like that." Now that the heavy rain has not arrived, the elder may not be willing to listen to us, and when she sees that something is wrong, she will naturally come back willingly. It's just that this timing has to be grasped well, and it can't be delayed for too long. My sister had better prepare in advance, and when the elder nods, you will get on the boat immediately. I'll give you another reassuring pill, you go and tell the elder, just say that it was our old lady who sent the word, tell her to just come back and live in peace, it's a big deal to say that she is sick and no one will come to disturb her and embarrass her! ”

Xie Mulin was amused when he heard it, the elders of the sect seemed to have already figured out Old Lady Xie's temper......