Busy, Busy, Busy

Busy, busy, busy! Dushui Official is no easy task.

Liang Qu didn't stop, carrying the pages and books in a cloth bag as he ran out of the study and downstairs, brushing past the many River Earl officials who had rushed over.

Through the sound of rain, Liang Qu could hear Great Commander Wei raging in the next building.

This is terrible! Both officers are furious.

Liang Qu roughly understood the reason.

Every completed dam is adjacent to a hydrological station, and there are people at the hydrological stations specifically responsible for looking after the Water Standard Tablet.

The Water Standard Tablet are divided into "Left Water Level Stele" and "Right Water Level Stele".

The Left Water Level Stele records the highest water level over the years.

The Right Water Level Stele records the highest water level for each ten-day period and each month of the year.

All of them were cleaved with knives on the stone pillars, making them exceptionally conspicuous.

The Right Water Level Stele. Whenever the water level exceeds the warning line, the hydrological station needs to issue an alarm to the County Government Office and the branch offices of the River Conservancy Office River Conservancy Office, which will then relay the alarm to the River Conservancy Office in Ping Yang County.

Liang Qu is no longer a minor River Earl.

When River Earl in power, he did whatever he was told to do, without even knowing the overall plan, and he wasn't qualified to take the blame.

Now that he is a seventh-rank official in charge of Dushui Official, if there had been prior warnings, Liang Qu should have heard the news.

"Either the hydrological station made a major oversight, or there were subjective human factors involved."

Liang Qu narrowed his eyes slightly.

Either way, the situation is very serious.

When they arrived at the yamen gate, Yan Qingshan and the others had just arrived. They were about to dismount, half-stepping into the stirrups, when Liang Qu called them back up.

"No need to dismount! You four, hurry to Ping Yang County! Summon all the River Earl River Chief Officials from there, and gather them at Liang Residence!"

Liang Qu handed over the booklet that Li Shoufu had sent yesterday, which contained the address.

"Yes!"

So Yan Qingshan took the booklet, and the four of them set off again.

Liang Qu rushed back to his residence and grabbed his armor.

Subduing Waves Spear, Black Iron Great Bow, Arm Guard, Sturgeon Fish Demon Skin Inner Armor.

Floods inevitably lead to chaos, and chaos breeds evil!

Along the way, there will be no shortage of bandits and villains who have committed arson, murder, and looting due to the flood!

The pond was covered with ripples.

Heavy rains caused shipbuilding to be suspended.

Beavers River Otter lay on the water's surface, doing nothing.

"If I had known this would happen, I should have changed the blueprints and built the ship first."

Liang Qu suddenly thought of encircling and suppressing the Ghost Mother Sect. Most of the fleets in the River Conservancy Office headed north to transport important artifacts such as the Black Dragon Myriad Square Cauldron, and the scheduling of ships was tight.

That is to say, when traveling by water, one can only use one's own small boat.

Unfortunately, there was no time to regret it.

"Old Bei, I'm going away for a while, and all the Fat Catfish are coming with me. You keep a close eye on the guys in the pond."

If you encounter any trouble, go to the master craftsman in the West Wing. After a while, some craftsmen will come to dig the pond. You don't need to leave; I'll have them finish digging it before breaking down the wall."

"Go in peace!"

The Old Giant Clam put Liang Qu at ease.

It has lived for a thousand years, and is old and steady.

Liang Qu then rushed to the West Wing.

"Master, are there any new developments in the Yogacara Method?"

The Old Monk shook his head.

"Alright, Master, please take some rest."

Liang Qu closed the door and left, then heard the Old Monk calling him from inside the house.

The Old Monk twirled his prayer beads. "It's not that I intentionally eavesdropped, but the shouting was so loud earlier. Was there a flood in Hua Zhu County?"

"Yes." Liang Qu nodded. "But don't worry, Master, I will go and investigate the situation immediately. The Jianghuai region is prone to floods almost every year. The River Conservancy Office is very experienced, and things will definitely be fine before winter."

People from the Jianghuai region, having long been accustomed to illness, have developed a remarkable talent for flood control that far surpasses that of the people of Northern Court.

"Very well! Please be careful, Benefactor."

"Don't worry, Master. If I encounter danger, I'll just jump into the floodwaters, and no one can catch me."

Liang Qu thumped his chest loudly.

Having a capable person at home makes me feel quite at ease and worry-free when I go out to do errands.

After giving instructions, Yan Qingshan was nowhere to be seen.

"Why is it so slow..."

No wonder Xu Yuelong was furious; Liang Qu himself couldn't help but get angry too.

Seeing that the group hadn't arrived, he mounted his horse and rode to the Yang Residence to inform his Master and Master's Wife.

Xu Shi looked quite worried. "Floods, we must be very careful, water and fire are merciless."

"Don't worry, Master's Wife. Water and fire are merciless to ordinary people. Martial Master can hold their breath underwater for half an hour. I grew up in the water, so I won't encounter any danger..."

Liang Qu repeated to Xu Shi what he had said to the Old Monk.

Before leaving, Yang Dongxiong called out to Liang Qu.

"What are your instructions, Master?"

"I'm not giving orders, I'm just letting you know that the fourth and fifth moves of the Azure Dragon Seven Kill Spear have been located. I'm asking if you want them."

Liang Qu's eyes lit up.

The first Leaping Abyss of the Azure Dragon Spear Technique Abyss, was his first mastered move, and the first three moves alone could be classified as a top-tier martial art of Medium Grade. When used, it could even split open the brain of Great Monster Spirit in one blow.

Such a performance made him quite satisfied with the marksmanship that Master Yang had captured from the battlefield.

Unexpectedly, his Master had been helping him search for the whereabouts of the other parts.

"Of course," Liang Qu said after a moment's thought. "What are your requirements?"

"The other party is asking for a Treasure Plant in exchange. I looked through the list of the River Conservancy Office and found that it was in the Great Merit Exchange Ledger. You can ask them if you want to exchange it today."

Yang Dongxiong's knife and spear skills were acquired by chance; he had never specifically sought them out before.

After learning Liang Qu's spear technique, Yang Dongxiong also took a closer look at this martial art. He used his connections to inquire about the whereabouts of the other moves, and finally made progress in June. Yesterday, he received definite news, officially contacted the other party, and read the opening chapter that was sent to him. There was no mistake.

"How many Great Merit does Treasure Plant need?"

"One."

"Change!"

In the River Earl's Palace, one must accumulate Great Merit to exchange for any superior martial Cultivation Method.

Exchanging a Great Merit for four or five ounces of top-tier martial arts is not a bad deal.

"I'll have someone inform the Record Keeper of the River Conservancy Office; the rest is up to Master to decide!"

"Okay, they need it urgently. We'll have the results when you get back."

"Thank you, Master!"

Liang Qu clasped his hands in a fist salute.

I never expected to hear such good news before I left.

Not having time to go to the Martial Arts School, Liang Qu turned around and went home.

Many river officials were seen beating drums and gongs, hanging river flags, and posting notices in the streets to warn villagers of the potential flooding and to encourage them to take preventative measures.

Hua Zhu County is not too far from Ping Yang County, and there is a risk of being affected, so preparations need to be made as soon as possible.

Back home, Yan Qingshan and the others stood in the courtyard.

Many people were still breathing steadily, so it seemed the timing was perfect.

"Sir, the roster."

Yan Qingshan handed over the booklet, and Liang Qu took it and glanced at it.

Three River Earl, nine River Chiefs, and twenty-four River Officials, a total of thirty-six people, all arrived.

Li LiBo and Chen Jiechang stood in the crowd, while Kou Zhuang, a tall man, was even more conspicuous.

Time was tight, and there was no time for reminiscing. Liang Qu briefly explained the reason and unfolded the map of past disaster-prone areas that the River Conservancy Office had given him.

Liang Qu outlined the meeting point for everyone and gave them a few general tasks. He left two river chiefs and twelve river officials in the three towns and eight villages to guard the area, while the rest of the group set off for Hua Zhu County as soon as possible.

The thirty-six men were ordered to disperse.

After finishing his work, Liang Qu immediately took Red Mountain to the dock, heading to Hua Zhu County for Disaster Relief ahead of his subordinates.

Waterways are much slower than land routes.

Xu Yuelong set the date for Son of Heaven, presumably intending for Liang Qu, who possessed the Dragon Blood Horse, to travel by land.

But Liang Qu felt that traveling by water would be faster.