Lan Jing'an listened to Zhang Xun's words and suddenly grasped the main point: "Sir, you said that there may be a big flood?" And the north bank of the Han River is low-lying? ”

Zhang Xun nodded: "Yes." If the north bank of the Han River is not reinforced, it may overflow as long as the Han River rises another three feet. ”

Lan Jing'an asked again: "I remember that there was a flood in Jingzhou a few years ago, and there was also a disaster on the Hanshui side at that time?" ”

Zhang Xun recalled and said: "Four years ago, that is, in the seventeenth year of Jianye, there was a big flood in the south. It also rained like this, and then many of the banks burst easily. However, I was not an official in Xiangyang at that time, so I don't know if there was also a disaster here. ”

Lan Jing'an thought about it and took Zhang Xun back to the General's Mansion. He also summoned Lu Min, Jiang Shaoheng and other cadres and generals to discuss flood control.

Lu Min and Feng Shen have always lived in Xiangyang, so they still remember the situation four years ago. The two talked about the original situation, and when they talked about it, Lu Min showed grief on his face: "It was because the Dayong officials who were in Jingzhou at the beginning were greedy for ink, and they were ruthless and didn't care about the lives of the people. Even the money spent on the construction of the dam dared to fill his pockets in successive years, which led to such a large-scale disaster. ”

Feng Shen also echoed: "At the beginning, Xiangyang was a little better here, but the surge of Tang Water caused the opposite side of Lumen Mountain to be flooded. As for the north bank of the Han River, the terrain was more low-lying, and the embankment was not reliable, so the dam collapsed, and the radius of more than 100 miles was flooded, and only Fancheng barely held on. ”

Lan Jing'an felt related just by listening to the two of them tell about the tragic situation at the beginning, especially when he heard that because of the flood at that time, more than 100,000 people died in Jingzhou alone, and there was a big epidemic, and he felt even more uncomfortable. She nervously confirmed the current situation of the embankment with Lu Min and Zhang Xun again.

Lu Min comforted her and said: "Please rest assured, since the generalissimo led people to Jingyang and Yang, the first thing he did was to bring people to strengthen the embankment and repair the loopholes. I am still in charge of the maintenance of Jingzhou, and the local people know that the flood is serious, and many people even don't need money and food, so the embankment on our side should not be a problem. ”

Lan Jing'an nodded with satisfaction, and asked Sun Wei again: "I remember that the places where Dayong was stationed before were all low-lying places along the river, but I don't know if they have changed now." Sun Wei shook his head: "No, it's all plains by the river, so it's convenient for them to move, and it's appropriate to attack and defend." ”

Lan Jing'an thought about it, a little strange. Yuwen Junping has been in Yuzhou and doesn't know that the floods in the south are severe, but how could Wu Daoming not understand? He used to be a Qianguo man. Thinking about it, she voiced her doubts.

Jiang Xianlin, who happened to pass by here, solved her doubts: "The great priest doesn't know, when our Qianguo Emperor was here, we paid special attention to the prevention and control of floods every year, so in fact, there were no major floods in those years. Therefore, many houses are indeed built in low-lying areas. ”

Lu Min said: "Yes, the problem has also been a matter of the past ten years, especially since six or seven years ago, the flood has only been as serious as a year. It is estimated that Wu Daoming, the old thief, enjoys a rich life in Yonghua City on weekdays, how do you know the situation here. ”

Hearing that the water was so powerful, Dayong stationed his army in a low-lying place. Qiu Shaoze's brain moved quickly, and he suggested: "Since the water is so terrible, if we break the opposite embankment at night, wouldn't we be able to hit the opponent's military camp with the water?" ”

When Lu Min, Jiang Shao Heng and others heard it, it was really a good plan. After some deliberation, I also felt that this plan was feasible. Only Lan Jing'an refused without hesitation: "No, breaking the other party's embankment can impact the other party's military camp." But where do we put the people on the other side? ”

Jiang Shaoheng said disapprovingly: "Da Si Ming, we have been fighting with the army of Dayong on the opposite side for half a year, and this half year can be regarded as a waste of money and labor." If we can win as soon as possible, we can go north to support the generalissimo, wouldn't that be good? ”

Lu Min also persuaded and said: "Yes, such a heavy rain is really a rare opportunity, even if we don't use it, the water will rise a few feet, and it will overflow." At that time, the other party will inevitably move the camping place, and you still have to think twice. ”

Even Feng Shen, who was the most loyal to Lan Jing'an on weekdays, felt that Da Si Ming still had some woman's kindness at this time. Among the generals in the hall, except for Zhang Xun, everyone else was trying to persuade Lan Jing'an to change his mind.

Lan Jing'an insisted again: "My desire to win is no less than anyone here. Those unforgettable hatreds really made me want to agree to this good idea of breaking the dam at night. I know what a ploy it means, what a benefit, but I would never agree to it. ”

Lan Jing'an continued: "Our cadres are not only fighting to win, but fundamentally speaking, to let the people who have suffered from Dayong live a good life again. If we forcibly break the embankment and cause the same human tragedy as four years ago, what is the difference between us and the original Dayong? ”

Zhang Xun stroked his beard, comforting in his heart, it seems that the great priest is really compassionate and compassionate, and has the appearance of a mother in the world. Her proverbs are really not wrong at all, especially the last sentence "for the sake of the Quartet", it is really God who sent her to save the common people.

No matter how everyone advised, Lan Jing'an ignored everyone's opposition and insisted on disagreeing with the night embankment and rushing to the Yongjun. But in the end, she assigned everyone their own tasks.

She asked Zhang Xun to continue to supervise the flood control matters in Xiangyang, and at the same time sent people to report the water level to her every two hours, day and night. Jiang Xianlin was responsible for collecting medicinal materials to prevent the epidemic that would occur after the flood really came.

Lu Min and Jiang Shaoheng were responsible for preparing the water gear and boats, and were ready for water battles at any time. As for Sun Wei, she was arranged by her to keep an eye on the movements of the Dayong army on the north bank of the Han River. Feng Shen and Qiu Shaoze were responsible for moving the camp west of the city to the south of the city on higher ground, and they must ensure the safety of the camp of the cadres.

Then she spent half a day analyzing the terrain of Jiangbei and the possible course of action of the other party in front of the map with the generals.

After she had arranged everything, she said, "Now, everything depends on the heavens." If God really wants us to use the water to break through Dayong, I will live up to God's kindness. If God has mercy on the innocent people in Jiangbei, I can't do anything that goes against morality. ”

After the discussion was over, and the generals were sent away, Lan Jing'an returned to his residence exhausted. She wrote a long letter and told Brother Qingyun everything about today. At this moment, she was a little hesitant, although she firmly believed that this was the great way, but she didn't know whether what she did would be a wrong choice for the Qianjun.

What Lan Jing'an didn't know was that at this time in Fancheng, Jiangbei, Wu Daoming and Yuwen Junping were also talking about the heavy rain for days. In the big tent, some strategists suggested that the two of them move the camp as soon as possible, but now the location of the Dayong camp is too convenient, and the two of them are really reluctant to give up such a flat and good place.

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