Chapter 285

Canal Village, Henan road.

At the command of Zhou Hongde from Luoyang, a large number of people began to move to the highlands on a large scale under the command of the local Lizheng.

In the early Tang Dynasty, the government's control over the countryside was also very powerful, and the local people lived in low-lying places. They were also plagued by floods all year round.

Once they heard that the flood was coming, they immediately began to obey the command and began to transfer. Rows of people lined up in long lines, dragging their families to avoid the flood.

But there are always some people who don't want to give up their hard-earned family wealth. An old woman in Qucun couldn't help crying when she looked at her hundreds of chickens.

"If I don't go, even if I die, I will die here." the old woman said stubbornly.

She bought it from the children of Mohism when the Spring Festival came. She worked hard for more than half a year to raise it. It can be said that she devoted all her efforts.

The poor old woman has never owned hundreds of chickens and such a huge wealth. She can't give up such a huge wealth when she is poor and rich at first.

"Mother, please. These chickens can be raised when they are gone. If there are no people, everything will be over." the old woman's son begged bitterly.

However, despite his son's persuasion, the old woman disagreed. His son came forward and dragged, even holding the door frame.

Li Zheng came at the news and roared, "come on, carry Zhang away."

The order given to them by Luoyang order is very urgent. The water of the Yellow River has already exceeded the warning line, and it is urgent to break the dike to discharge the flood.

Immediately, several adults in Qucun and Zhang's son carried Zhang away. Zhang cried and wailed as he looked back at his chickens.

The old woman is the last one. Li Zheng and her party rushed five miles to a high slope, which is the place for their village to avoid floods all year round.

On the high slope, I saw that many surrounding villages had gathered here. In fact, Zhang's behavior of not giving up his home was not an example. There were cries everywhere on the whole high slope.

"You don't have to be sad. The imperial court will certainly come to the disaster relief. Your majesty is Renjun. Once the flood is over, you will rebuild your homes for you." the people are calming their emotions again and again for several miles, which makes the people a little stable and start to make an organized fire and cook and build a temporary shelter.

On the Yellow River levee, Luoyang made Zhou Hongde look at the roaring Yellow River with a dignified face.

"My Lord, I can't wait any longer. Many of the Yellow River levees have sprung up. If the officers and soldiers of the 16th guard hadn't blocked them with all their strength, I'm afraid they would have burst long ago."

The martial master kept urging him. In his opinion, since the imperial court has made an order to flood diversion, if Zhou Hongde doesn't divert the flood in time and cause the Yellow River to burst, I'm afraid it will be a great responsibility.

"How long has it been since the order to inform the people of the transfer!" Zhou Hongde asked.

"Sir, it's been eight hours. It's all delivered by fast horses. I believe these villages have received the news." the master replied.

Zhou Hongde raised his hand several times and immediately put it down. Eight hours is really not enough.

"Wait another half an hour. It's time to burst the dike immediately." Zhou Hongde said painfully. Even if it is only half an hour, the chances of people moving will be greatly increased.

Suddenly, everyone stared at the funnel quietly. At this time, every second is a test of life and death.

As soon as the long half hour arrives.

"Burst the dike!"

At Zhou Hongde's command, many young people suddenly began to burst the embankment.

At this time, the Yellow River levee is already very fragile. The young man has just dug a hole. He saw that the surging water of the Yellow River will suddenly gush out, roaring like a trapped beast for a long time, and will soon tear the crevasse continuously.

"Everyone retreat immediately!" Zhou Hongde shouted.

In fact, without waiting for Zhou Hongde's order, these young people had already dropped their tools and began to run back along the Yellow River embankment.

However, with the continuous expansion of the Yellow River crevasse, the roaring water of the Yellow River gushed out along the crevasse, swallowing everything in front of it.

However, no matter how fierce these monsters are, they also obediently rush towards the low-lying areas along the scheduled route.

"The water level has dropped!"

"Sir, the water level has dropped!"

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The master suddenly pointed to the Yellow River at his feet and said excitedly. Many young people also cheered.

Zhou Hongde quickly looked down and saw that the water of the Yellow River had dropped significantly. He was relieved that the water level fell, which means that the danger of the Yellow River is decreasing.

"Don't take it lightly. Immediately send people to constantly explore the water level of each section of the Yellow River. At the same time, immediately organize people to search and rescue the flood discharge area and rescue some trapped people. Inform all counties to prepare for the resettlement of the victims and ensure the stability of the victims." Zhou Hongde ordered.

This is just a dangerous situation. There are more troublesome aftermath work to be done in the flood discharge area.

"Yes!" the master replied immediately.

At the same time, a large number of people were divided into two, most of them began to search, rescue and resettle the victims in the flood discharge area, and a small number began to explore the upper and lower reaches of the Yellow River.

It was not until three days later that the water level of the Yellow River, with Qucun as the center and a radius of 500 miles, fell to a safe level that Zhou Hongde really felt at ease.

Not only that, even the water conditions in the flood discharge area have stabilized and are fixed in the planned flood discharge area. In addition to the financial losses, almost all the people have been transferred safely.

"Go to Chang'an city to report the victory immediately, and say that the Henan road has lived up to its heavy trust and the flood of the Yellow River has passed." Zhou Hongde ordered.

"Yes!" shiye said excitedly. This time he could safely survive the disaster of the Yellow River. Henan road must be a great achievement. It will greatly increase Zhou Hongde's political achievements, and may be able to surpass suluosheng in Chang'an city.

"The Yellow River is a great victory! The flood has receded!"

When the Yamen who reported victory set out on a fast horse from Henan Road, they shouted everywhere and were jubilant in an instant.

When the good news reached Chang'an City, the whole Chang'an city suddenly became boiling, and all merchants and residents ran to the streets to cheer, just like the new year's festival.

Many people still remember that the last time Chang'an city celebrated like this was when the good news of Datang's victory over Turks came a few years ago.

In the Tai Chi hall, Li Shimin was overjoyed when he looked at the good news from Henan road. The method of flood discharge area was indeed effective. A great disaster was dissolved and invisible. The Yellow River flood was overcome by manpower for the first time in history.

The harm of the Yellow River has a long history, which can be said to be the biggest pain in the hearts of every generation of Chinese people. However, this rebellious dragon finally has a way to be subdued.

"All officials strike the morning for a day and enjoy with the people. I can't help it tonight." Li Shimin waved his big hand.

Chang'an city is the imperial capital. The curfew system is very strict. Except for major festivals such as new year's Eve and Lantern Festival, the rest are subject to curfew.

When the news of Jin Wu couldn't help coming out tonight, the whole Chang'an city immediately aroused greater jubilation.