Wu County, Lou County.

Lou County is located in the easternmost part of Wu County, also in the east of Wu County.

It's a place near the sea.

In the past, Lou County, because of its proximity to the sea, could make a living by drying salt, and could also catch marine fish from the sea.

It can be said that Lou County is quite wealthy.

The people of Lou County, every family is well-off, and they don't have to worry about food and clothing.

However, a heavy rain fell.

The wind blew by, the rain washed away, and many seemed to collapse, and the ground was already soaked in rain.

In the silt water, many large trees fell to the ground.

Hundreds of people's homes were ruined and miserable.

The people were affected, even crying and grabbing the ground, and even worse, the bodies of many dead people were floating in the water.

The people are like this, and the county government is no better.

The county of Lou County was also irrigated by rain, and countless people were imprisoned in the city.

Countless people have been affected.

At this time, the rain continued to fall.

Among the county officials, although there is a lot of water, there have already been stones piled up, and the county order Lou Xiao works directly in it.

As an official of the Chu State, Lou Xiao came out of the Lu 'Gate' Academy.

He graduated from the academy with ambition to show off his talents.

It's just that he just took office not long ago and encountered such a thing.

In the face of difficulties, Lou Xiao was not discouraged.

During this period of time, Lou Xiao constantly sent people to transport grain to nearby high and low storage, and arranged soldiers to go to the city to search for the people who had not yet evacuated.

Since the storm has continued, Lou Xiao has not slept well.

It's just that when I'm tired, I squint for a while.

"Report!"

Suddenly, a soldier waded in the water.

The soldier entered the room filled with water and said, "The county decrees that there is still one family in the city not to move out." The other party is an old man, and it is not easy to deal with. ”

Lou Xiao raised his head and ordered: "Just carry it away, just carry it away!"

For those who are unwilling to relocate, Lou Xiao is enforced.

In today's situation, there is no room for delay.

To stay in the city is to wait for death.

Especially after such a long period of this storm, there is not even a sign of weakening, and there is no hope at all.

The soldier shook his head and said, "The other party is an old man who is over seventy years old, and he still has a dagger in his hand." As soon as we get close, this old man will kill himself, which is very difficult to deal with. ”

After Lou Xiao heard this, she couldn't help but sigh: "Let's go, take the official to take a look." ”

He put away the letter he had written and placed it close to his body.

Now that it's raining heavily, if you leave your letters in your room, you'll probably get wet. Put it close to your body, put on a robe, and carry a hat to ensure that the letter is not wet.

Lou Xiao put on a robe, put on a hat, and left with the soldiers.

Out of the county office, I walked northwest of the county for nearly two quarters of an hour.

This is a higher place in Louxiao.

Although such a place has not yet been hit by heavy rain for the time being, it is only a matter of time before the heavy rain continues according to the current situation.

In this area, there are houses one after another.

However, almost all of them have already moved away, moving to the high ground for shelter.

However, another house was not moved.

The person who stayed behind was an old man over seventy years old.

He stood under the eaves, his eyes widened angrily, and he held a dagger in his hand, and shouted: "The old man said, even if he dies, he will die here." This is where the ancestral hall of the Yuan family is located, and the old man will not leave. The old man wants to guard here, you guys get out, get out. The life and death of the old man has nothing to do with you. ”

The old man looked at the soldiers outside the residence, very irritable.

The dagger in his hand was also waved from time to time.

Lou Xiao heard the old man's words, and he walked out of the low-lying low-lying ground and came to the outside of the Yuan family's residence. Although it is raining, it is not affected for the time being, and it has not been flooded by heavy rain.

Lou Xiao came to the 'door' of the mansion, smiled slightly, and arched his hand: "This official Lou Xiao is the county order of Lou County, and the old man is polite." ”

When the old man saw Lou Xiao, he snorted, but his attitude was slightly softened.

After all, the person who came was a prefectural order.

The old man held his head high and said very stubbornly: "Lou County Order, you go, the old man will not move away." The old man is left alone in the house, and the old man has to guard this place. ”

Lou Xiao said unhurriedly: "Uncle, this official is not here to order you to move. This official is here to find out about your old situation. ”

As soon as these words came out, the old man breathed a long sigh of relief.

The nervous look on his face was slightly soothed.

The vigilance against Lou Xiao was also slightly relaxed, and he was no longer as impatient as he was just now.

Lou Xiao took two more steps forward, and he smiled: "My husband just said that there is no one at home, and you are the only one left." What's going on? What about my father-in-law's children and grandchildren?"

The old man said, "They are all in Wu County. ”

Lou Xiao said: "Since the children and grandchildren are in Wu County, why don't my husband go to Wu County and accompany his family?"

The old man snorted and said, "Don't you know that Lou Xian Ling knows that this is the ancestral hall of my Yuan family? The ancestral hall is here, and the Yuan family is here. If the ancestral halls of the Yuan family are lost, will the Yuan family still be the Yuan family?"

"The juniors were supposed to arrange for someone to come back, but the old man came back without worry. ”

"My Yuan family has been in Louxiao for hundreds of years, how can it be completely gone because of a heavy rain. ”

"The 'attendants' in the family have all been dismissed, and the old man will guard to the end alone. ”

"The old man is here, and the ancestral hall of the Yuan family is there. ”

The old man's eyes were firm.

For an old man, the most important thing is to return to the roots.

Where is the ancestral hall of the family, where is his roots, so the old man looked at the heavy rain and continued, but the Yuan family had not been flooded, so he was reluctant to leave.

The old man continued: "Lou County Order, my Yuan family's residence is on a higher ground. This heavy rain will not affect this place for a few days. So you don't have to worry, you go. ”

After listening to it, Lou Xiao already understood everything.

The old man was reluctant to leave because he couldn't let go of the Yuan family's ancestral hall.

Lou Xiao said: "Uncle, the heavy rain is coming, and there are dragons absorbing water from time to time, once the wind rolls in, you can't avoid it." ”

"Since the ancestral hall is here, take away all the tablets of the Yuan family. ”

"Why do you want to stay here?"

"The people in the city have been relocated one after another. ”

"It's too dangerous for you to be left alone. ”

Lou Xiao spoke earnestly, and said with a 'color': "Move away, it's not appropriate for you to stay here." ”

The old man shook his head and said, "The tablet can be taken away, but once the ranking is taken away, the Yuan family will be empty." If anything goes wrong with the ancestral hall of the Yuan family, how can the old man be worthy of the ancestors. If I don't go, I won't go. ”

After Lou Xiao heard this, her brows furrowed slightly.

The old man in front of him is really stubborn.

Lou Xiao's eyes rolled and said, "Uncle, this official has a few questions to ask, can you answer them truthfully?"

"Of course!"

The old man replied directly.

Lou Xiao said: "My husband is a person who has gone through ups and downs and has lived for more than 70 years. In your experience, when will this heavy rain and wind end?"

The old man said truthfully: "The heavy rain has not stopped, and there are more strong winds from time to time. I'm afraid it won't stop for a short time. ”

Lou Xiao said: "Since my husband understands, he should know the danger. ”

When the old man heard this, he shook his head.

Obviously, the old man refused to leave.

Lou Xiao continued: "Since the old man knows the danger, he knows that once the wind arrives, the Yuan family's residence will inevitably be destroyed. Since there is such a risk, if my husband has three longs and two shorts, do you know how painful the children and grandchildren under his knees should be?"

"At the age of the old man, it is understandable that he wants to guard the ancestral hall and want to return to his roots. ”

"But in fact, the people of the Yuan family are here, and the ancestral hall of the Yuan family is there. ”

"If the Yuan family is gone, it's useless to have the ancestral hall there. ”

"Especially once the old man has three long and two short, what should the children do?"

"The old man guards the ancestral hall, which is the maintenance of the Yuan family. ”

"But the real maintenance is for the husband to move quickly to ensure your safety. As long as the old man is in good health, you are here, and your children and grandchildren are here, then the Yuan family is here, and the ancestral hall of the Yuan family is here. ”

Lou Xiao clasped her hands together and arched her hands: "Please think twice." ”

After hearing this, the old man's face was hesitant.

In the end, he threw away the dagger and sighed: "That's it, that's it, the old man listens to the arrangement of the county order." ”

Seeing this, Lou Xiao also breathed a sigh of relief.

Lou Xiao sent someone to pick up the old man, and then turned around and prepared to leave.

"Report!"

Suddenly, a soldier stepped on the water and ran quickly. The soldier stood in front of Lou Xiao and said loudly: "My lord, the king of Chu has arrived outside Lou County. The king of Chu sent someone to herald, please go out of the city. ”

When Lou Xiao heard the news, her heart was excited.

At this critical time of survival, Liu Xiu came in person, which is the real encouragement.