The First Marquis of Daxuan

Chapter 293 Tianwei (Please subscribe, please bookmark, please vote for the monthly ticket)
On an arch bridge across Songjiang River in Songjiang Prefecture.

The three giants of Songjiang Prefecture stood on the bridge, looking at the Songjiang River flowing below, with serious expressions on their faces.

"Could it be that you guessed wrong?"

Wu Yiqi, the fourth-rank inspector of the Songjiang Prefecture's Supervisory Office, said in a deep voice.

All the people from the Taiping Division were sent out to patrol the riverbank, and even the people from the Supervisory Division and the local government's constables were borrowed by Su Mu.

At this moment, everyone was patrolling along the embankment of Songjiang River.

"I'd better be wrong, otherwise——"

Su Mu said.

His previous incarnation was a refugee, and the skills he acquired as a refugee are still lingering in his memory.

The reason why our predecessor became refugees was because of a flood.

He had personally experienced the tragic scene of rivers overflowing onto the plains.

If Songjiang really bursts its dike, the entire Songjiang Prefecture will become a living hell.

Even though he is now a powerful True Yuan Realm expert, his scalp still tingles when he thinks of that scene.

He would rather waste his efforts than experience another flood.

"Lord Lu, please move the people on both sides of Songjiang River to higher ground first. If the Songjiang River floods, we will have more time to respond."

Su Mu said in a deep voice.

One of the three great leaders of Songjiang Prefecture, the prefect Lu Mingyang, had a very solemn expression, "Relocating the people is not a trivial matter..."

He was a little hesitant. Songjiang was peaceful now, and it was not the rainy season. He could not bear the responsibility of relocating the people without any evidence.

If the water level in Songjiang had not risen afterwards, he, as the prefect of Songjiang Prefecture, would definitely have been dismissed.

"I will take all the responsibility."

Su Mu looked at Lu Mingyang and spoke word by word.

“I’m not afraid of taking responsibility.”

Lu Mingyang shook his head and said, "To put it bluntly, even if I am dismissed from my post, I can still be a teacher at the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture.

But relocating the people will definitely have immeasurable consequences for the people's livelihood in Songjiang Prefecture. If it is not handled properly, it will provoke a civil uprising. Even if it does not provoke a civil uprising, it will easily make the people's lives miserable."

There are at least tens of thousands of households along the coast of Songjiang Prefecture. How can such a large number of people be relocated just like that?
"It's just a temporary move to a higher place. We can come back later. It shouldn't be that difficult, right?"

Wu Yiqi said in a deep voice.

"It's not as simple as you think."

Lu Mingyang smiled bitterly and said, "This involves tens of thousands of households, hundreds of thousands or even millions of people. I don't know how many paranoid people there are. It doesn't make sense to explain it."

He was reluctant to use the word "troublesome people" to describe the people under his rule, but it was undeniable that the government's policies had never been implemented smoothly.

What's more, the people living on both sides of Songjiang River are not just ordinary people, but also wealthy businessmen and gentry in Songjiang Prefecture, and those are the most troublesome people.

"Even if we give the order to relocate them regardless of the consequences, it won't be done in a day or two. Moreover, Su Zhenfu, tell me, after they have relocated, how long will it take for them to return home?"

Lu Mingyang said seriously, "As long as the water level of Songjiang River does not rise, can they not come back?
If the water level of Songjiang River does not rise for a year, what will happen? "

After all, Lu Mingyang didn't believe what Su Mu said.

Songjiang River has been flowing for thousands of years, and Songjiang Prefecture has never experienced a major flood.

He found it hard to accept that such a big fuss was made based on Su Mu's mere guess.

"What Lord Lu said makes sense."

Wu Yiqi said, "The river bank of Songjiang Prefecture is well built and has never burst its banks. We have sent so many people to patrol everywhere. Even if Chen Yougong has this idea, he has no chance to implement it.

Even if he had the opportunity to implement it, he might not have the ability to cause the water level of Songjiang River to rise sharply. "

In fact, Wu Yiqi didn't quite believe that Chen Yougong could really cause the Songjiang River to burst its banks.

If he had that ability, would he have to be chased by the Taiping Division like a stray dog?

"Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of what happens."

Su Mu said, "It would be best if nothing happened, but what if it really happened?

Aren’t the lives of the people of Songjiang Prefecture lives worth living?”

"What we mean is that we can increase patrols."

Lu Mingyang said, "Even if what you said is true, we don't know when Chen Yougong will take action. We can't move the entire Songjiang Prefecture away just because of this, right?
We really don’t have that ability.”

"Yes, Su Zhenfu, you can't give us a clear time. This kind of thing really can't be done."

Wu Yiqi also persuaded.

Relocating the people was not a trivial matter. If the dam did not burst afterwards, the court would hold them accountable, and none of the three of them could afford it.

"I've made up my mind."

Su Mu said slowly, "If you don't agree, I, the Taiping Division, will do this."

"How is this possible?"

Lu Mingyang said.

Governing the people is the business of the local government of Songjiang Prefecture. It is his, Lu Mingyang's responsibility both morally and logically.

If he allowed the Taiping Division to relocate the people, his job as prefect would be over.

"Absolutely not!"

Lu Mingyang gritted his teeth.

Seeing that Su Mu and Lu Mingyang were about to get into a fight, Wu Yiqi quickly acted as a peacemaker.

"Su Zhenfu, how about we wait a little longer? Wait for two more days. If the water level of Songjiang River rises, we will agree to your plan."

Wu Yiqi said.

"No, it will be too late to migrate after the river rises."

Su Mu said resolutely, "We must act immediately."

"Su Zhenfu, you are making things difficult for both of us."

Lu Mingyang said, "Unless I resign as the prefect of Songjiang Prefecture, I will never watch you do whatever you want!"

"Su Zhenfu, I'm sorry I can't stand on your side this time."

Wu Yiqi hesitated for a moment, then moved and stood with Lu Mingyang.

"We have done what we can. Relocating people is not a decision we can take lightly."

Wu Yiqi said.

Su Mu looked at the two of them with an unusually calm expression.

"You have never experienced the cannibalism after a catastrophe, so you don't know the horror of the might of heaven."

Su Mu said slowly, "Even a True Yuan Realm expert is nothing in front of Tianwei.

If you insist on objecting, then——"

A gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and he slowly drew out the Thunder Blade.

"Songjiang Prefecture Governor Lu Mingyang and Songjiang Prefecture Supervisory Department Fourth Rank Supervisor Wu Yiqi are suspected of colluding with the evil Pure Land Sect. The Taiping Department will arrest them according to the law."

Su Mu looked at the two of them and said word by word, "You can resist, but those who resist will be killed without mercy."

"Su Mu, you're crazy!"

Lu Mingyang was so angry that his face turned red and his skin twitched constantly as he spoke angrily.

"Su Zhenfu, calm down. This won't solve the problem."

Wu Yiqi stretched out his hands and persuaded.

“You can’t solve the problem, but you can solve the people who created it.”

Su Mu said, "From now on, Songjiang Prefecture will enter a wartime state, and the Taiping Division will take over everything in the city.

You two, just go to the Taipingsi Yamen and stay there.

If it is proven that everything was just my fantasy, I, Su Mu, will take the blame." "Su Zhenfu, this is not a small matter. Even the Taiping Division will not be able to protect you at that time. You will never be able to be the Taiping Division Zhenfu Envoy again."

Wu Yiqi said.

Even if Su Mu is a genius of the time, he cannot ignore the rules of the court.

The marquises of the Taiping Division would never allow such a thing to happen.

If everyone was like Su Mu, relying on their own talents to do whatever they wanted, then Daxuan would be in chaos?
Even if it was just for show, the Taiping Division would definitely punish Su Mu severely afterwards.

"I said, I, Su Mu, will bear all the consequences myself."

Su Mu said.

"Would you like to go on your own, or should I help you?"

He slowly raised his arm, and the blade of the Thunder Blade pointed at the two of them.

Lu Mingyang and Wu Yiqi looked at each other.

Lu Mingyang is just a weak scholar and certainly has no qualifications to fight with Su Mu.

Wu Yiqi is a warrior in the Zhenyuan realm, but if they fight, he is not sure he can beat Su Mu.

The most important thing is that there is really no need to take action.

"Ugh!"

Lu Mingyang sighed deeply, "This cannot be accomplished by the Taiping Division alone.

Forget it, I owe you. At worst, I will just quit being the prefect of Songjiang Prefecture!"

"Lord Lu, you——"

Wu Yiqi frowned.

Isn't Lu Mingyang a stubborn scholar? Wouldn't he stick to his own views even at the cost of his life?

Why do you surrender now that Su Mu raised his knife?
I am on your side. Now that you have changed your mind, aren't you putting me in trouble?

"Inspector Wu, you must respect your own heart and do what you should do without considering me."

Lu Mingyang said seriously, "When I was sent as an envoy to the Demon Court, I owed Su Zhenfu a favor. I will repay him today."

"You have done everything. How can I, as the Supervisory Department, stay out of it?"

Wu Yiqi smiled bitterly and said, "Su Zhenfu, Su Zhenfu, I now understand why you insisted on letting me come to Songjiang Prefecture to serve as a fourth-rank inspector.

Our Wu family has been screwed by you."

He sighed, "The Supervisory Department supervises all officials. I don't care what you two did, it's dereliction of duty.

In that case, I might as well go along with you, since I am all black anyway."

"The people of Songjiang Prefecture will definitely thank you two."

A smile appeared on Su Mu's lips, and with a flick of his wrist, the Thunder Blade was sheathed.

"We don't expect any thanks, but just don't stab us in the back and scold us."

Lu Mingyang sighed, "I wanted to benefit the people during my tenure as an official, but now, let alone being praised by the people, I'm afraid I'll be cursed by them."

…………

Upper Songjiang River.

Deep in the mountains, someone actually started a large-scale construction project and built a huge reservoir.

The water from Songjiang River is introduced into the reservoir, and it is unknown how many tens of thousands of kilograms of water have been stored at this moment.

"I have been planning to set up this place for several years."

Chen Yougong stood on the top of the mountain and sneered, "In order to prevent people from noticing the changes in the water flow in Songjiang River, I can even control the speed of water storage.

Once all the water stored now is released into Songjiang River, the water level downstream will definitely rise by dozens of meters in an instant.

By then, Songjiang Prefecture will become a vast ocean.

Even if Su Mu was strong enough to escape, he would still be held responsible for the destruction of Songjiang Prefecture."

Chen Yougong looked very proud. This was originally his last trick. He himself did not expect that Su Mu would actually push him to this extent.

Starting from Taishi Tianbi, all his schemes were cracked by Su Mu one by one.

This time, he didn’t believe that Su Mu’s luck could be so good!

"Qing Lian Envoy, do you think Su Mu can really stop the flood?"

One of the men said with lingering fear.

Only those who have lurked in Songjiang Prefecture know how much oppression Su Mu has on them.

Su Mu is a really weird person. All the methods used in the past have failed to do anything to him.

"Absolutely impossible."

Chen Yougong said confidently, "Let alone Su Mu, even if Mingyi Marquis Zhang Songtao hadn't left, he wouldn't be able to stop this raging flood.

How can a mortal resist the power of heaven?

Unless it is the real dragon in the legend that can create clouds and rain and rule the four seas, who can stop this flood?

The real dragon became extinct tens of thousands of years ago. Do you think there will be another real dragon emerging from Songjiang Prefecture?
Even if a real dragon really jumped out of Songjiang Prefecture, why would it help Su Mu?"

"But I heard that Su Mu seems to have a demon pet that seems to have the potential to turn into a dragon."

One of the men said worriedly.

"There are many monsters in the world that have the potential to transform into dragons. Not to mention it's just a possibility, even if they really transform into dragons, they are still worlds apart from real dragons."

Chen Yougong said indifferently.

Just then, a sharp whistle suddenly sounded in the distance.

"Humph, you are a true disciple of the Tianxia Sect and one of the world's geniuses, but you insist on flattering the Taiping Division. Since you are as sticky as taffy and can't be shaken off, then you will be buried with Songjiang Prefecture."

A hint of murderous intent flashed in Chen Yougong's eyes.

Dongfang Liuyun and his men had been chasing him from behind. He tried his best but failed to completely shake them off, and now they were catching up with him again.

But it doesn't matter, he has reached his destination.

As long as the reservoir is blown up, the water he has stored for two years will flow into Songjiang River.

The surging flood will instantly flow downstream, and by then, people like Dongfang Liuyun will also be swept away by the flood. No matter how great a genius he is, he will inevitably die!
"Do it!"

Chen Yougong shouted in a deep voice.

A group of Pure Land Buddhist believers took action. They lit the fuse and watched the sparks spread quickly forward.

Rumble!
A moment later, a roar was heard.

A gap suddenly appeared on the stone dam.

The flood surged out and quickly broke open the gap, and then fell onto the river channel of Songjiang River like a wall of water.

The surface of Songjiang River rose rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye, and then the flow rate increased sharply and rushed away.

Chen Yougong and others stood on the top of the mountain, feeling the mountain shaking violently, and everyone's face turned pale.

Even Chen Yougong was trembling with fear. This was the power of heaven.

Compared with the raging flood, the warrior's Kanshui artistic conception is simply vulnerable. Songjiang Prefecture is finished.

…………

Dongfang Liuyun heard a roar coming from afar, and then he felt the earth shaking. He subconsciously raised his head.

In the distance, a white line was approaching at an incredible speed.

Ripples appeared on Dongfang Liuyun's white eyeballs, and all the blood color disappeared from his face in an instant.

"Escape! Escape!"

Dongfang Liuyun roared with all his might.

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