Xiao Changyan recuperated from his injuries, Xiao Huayong "recuperated", Xiao Changfeng traced the traces, but there was no trace of Xiao Juesong's whereabouts, and then he was busy with Xiao Changqing for disaster relief, and about five or six days later, the channel planned by Tao Zhuanxian and Zhong Pingzhi was finally dug up.

The two carefully checked from both ends, repeatedly confirmed that it was correct, and after the water could be released, they came to inform Xiao Huayong and Shen Xihe.

"You can release the water tomorrow." Shen Xihe was also pleasantly surprised.

This matter has always been a knot in their hearts, and in the past few days, although the people have taken turns to dig channels, they have been soaked in water, the decoction is against the cold, but the hands and feet have been soaked in muddy water and peeled, many people have been accidentally scratched, and they refuse to rest, even if the wound is cleaned up in time, there is a tendency to suppuration, Shen Xihe can only ensure their food and clothing.

It is a relief for everyone to be able to end it as soon as possible.

"Yes, the water can be released tomorrow, but I discussed with Tao Gong that we still have to sacrifice to the river god before releasing the water." Nakahira suggested.

"It should be so, so it will be arranged by the county order, and Tao Gong and Zhong Gong will rest for a day." Xiao Huayong's head.

"Worship the river god, can His Royal Highness the Crown Prince come in person? Tao Gong and I listened to the people who wanted to meet His Royal Highness the Prince. For Xiao Huayong, who dragged his sick body all the way and was guided by the gods, the mysterious Xiao Huayong, the people are still very curious, and they are also respectful and grateful in their hearts.

Of course, Xiao Changqing, the king of letters who has been fighting with them on the front line, has not fallen for a day, they are also very moved, so their reverence for Emperor Youning is deeper, because Xiao Huayong and Xiao Changqing are both the princes of His Majesty, and the prince can do it himself and treat the people kindly, which is the best son of heaven in the hearts of the people.

It can be seen from the prince that His Majesty also attaches great importance to them, and since the disaster against them, His Majesty has not cut off their supply, and even issued an edict to ask for food for them, and condescend to them for their dignity, how can they not be moved?

Shen Xihe also looked at Xiao Huayong, and Xiao Huayong smiled lightly: "Okay, I'll go." ”

Can't let them respect themselves in vain, naturally their gratitude to Dade, Xiao Huayong also felt that he deserved it, he did not contribute labor, but without him, there would never be a supply of food to be transported, and these people did not have the strength to work.

Although the channel was dug through, the rain had not stopped, so the ceremony of sacrificing to the river god could only be held at the gate of the city, and the people also danced a lion under limited conditions, and the firecrackers also tried their best to ignite and explode.

Yu Gong, the county guard, was asked to behead, the new county guard of Dengzhou has not yet arrived, Xiao Huayong ordered the assassin of Henan Province to come to preside over the sacrifice, the assassin of Henan Province is about forty years old, he is an old pedant-like person, after standing on the city tower and making a generous statement, Xiao Huayong put on a heavy cloak and was supported by Shen Xihe.

When the people saw Xiao Huayong, they suddenly had some commotion, and they all knelt down to worship regardless of the dampness on the ground.

Seeing this, Shen Xihe glanced at the side, Mo Yuan rang the gong heavily, and the deafening sound shocked the people to forget their actions, and subconsciously stood up straight, and naturally some of them were so frightened that they knelt down.

"Fellow villagers, Your Highness is here, it is the sincerity of the villagers, if you are tired and have a cold, it is not beautiful." Shen Xihe raised his voice and said, "Your Highness also asks you not to be polite, as a royal family, it is really your duty to be loved by the people and seek the well-being of the people." It is also the luck of His Royal Highness and me to be able to share hardships with the people of the city, and I hope that in the future, Dengzhou will be able to have smooth winds and rains, and the villagers will have enough food and grain, and I will be safe and secure for the country. ”

"Grain is abundant, and the country is safe!" Shen Xihe was able to attract the people to meet in just a few words, and the young man who was full of energy shouted his good wishes, and for a while, everyone was willing to shout together.

Shen Xihe and Xiao Huayong smiled at them, and left the city tower, they went directly to the reservoir where the water was released, Xiao Huayong was in the carriage, Shen Xihe wore a lapel robe today, and was escorted by the pearl, and the red silk was tied here, and the assassin gave up the position to Shen Xihe, and Shen Xihe came to release the first gate.

The rest of the sluice gates that required effort were arranged by the guards, who shouted and pushed them open. The floodgates were fully opened, and the water in the reservoir, which was almost full, rushed out and rolled away, with great momentum.

They stood in the distance, watching these currents cascade down the waterway for thousands of miles, rushing towards the sea, many people's hearts were raised, they still had some worries, the water flowed into the sea, and the people who were guarding the seashore were staring at the water level of the sea with a mistake.

Time passed in a flash, and when the fierce water discharged into the sea became smaller, and what they feared still did not happen, a young man who could not hold back grinned and shouted: "It's done—"

One by one, it soon spread throughout the county, and the people, who were plagued by stagnant water and floods, first rejoiced at first, then burst into tears, and finally couldn't help but hug each other and shout.

The jubilant sound drowned out the sound of the rain, and shrouded the rainy county sky, as if the annoying heavy rain seemed to them to be a little gentle and lovely.

This scene fell in the eyes of Shen Xihe and the others, and Ziyu couldn't help but sigh: "They are so easy to rejoice." ”

"The people do not ask for much, there is no disaster or disease, and there is plenty of food and clothing." Shen Xihe's eyes were soft, he lowered the curtain of the car, and glanced back at Xiao Huayong, who was leaning against the car, "The next thing is to repair the road, and I still have some things to arrange." ”

Building a road, is to repair the way to leave, as for the other roads naturally from this local government to solve, Tao Zhuan Xian and Zhong Pingzhi will not be able to return to Beijing for a while and a half, the current waterway is just simple, the purpose is to solve the immediate dilemma, the next need to refine, need to implement this water conservancy completely, they can return to Beijing.

"Yo-yo, what's the matter?" Xiao Huayong thought about it, and there seemed to be nothing to ignore.

"I came in and read the classics about the flood in the past, after the flood, it is easy to induce the plague, there are many precedents, I don't know if it will be this time, whether it will be or not, it is always right to take precautions early." Shen Xihe said to Xiao Huayong.

Xiao Huayong's eyes deepened: "Yoyo, dedicated to the people." ”

He didn't think of this, and others didn't think of it, it's not that they are ignorant, it's just that their hearts for the people are not as pure as Shen Xihe.

"It's just that I've read more classics, where is it worthy of your praise?" Shen Xihe didn't feel how righteous he was.

In fact, the method of preventing plague is very simple here in Shen Xihe.

(End of chapter)