nucmednet Chapter 196 Natural Disaster
Chapter 196 Natural Disaster
A rare natural disaster swept through parts of the region, displacing people and putting immense pressure on the imperial court. Torrential rains and floods destroyed countless houses and fields, resulting in a complete crop failure and casting a shadow of famine over the land.
Upon learning this news, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling were extremely anxious. They knew that this was a time to test the Marquis's family's responsibility and the nation's ability to respond.
The Marquis's residence took the lead, with Su Jinxiu organizing the servants to prepare a large amount of clothing, food, and medicine to be sent to the disaster area. Xiao Ling, on the other hand, summoned the Marquis's soldiers, preparing to personally lead a team to the disaster area for rescue.
However, things were not that simple. Roads in the disaster area were destroyed by the floods, making the transportation of supplies extremely difficult. Moreover, the area was in a state of chaos, with some criminals taking advantage of the situation to rob victims of their belongings.
Xiao Ling made a decisive decision to lead a team of elite soldiers to clear the way and remove obstacles. Braving the raging wind and rain, they trudged forward with great difficulty and finally opened a lifeline to the disaster area.
Meanwhile, Su Jinxiu actively coordinated efforts from the rear, organizing the transport of more supplies and personnel to the disaster area. She negotiated with wealthy merchants in the capital, persuading them to generously donate money and goods to the disaster area. At the same time, she also submitted a memorial to the imperial court, requesting that it increase its aid to the disaster area.
Within the imperial court, ministers held differing opinions on how to deal with the natural disaster. Some advocated for all-out disaster relief efforts, while others believed that the situation in the capital should be stabilized first to prevent the disaster from spreading. The emperor was caught in a dilemma.
Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling knew that they could not wait for the court's decision; they had to rely on their own strength to help as many disaster victims as possible.
In the disaster area, Xiao Ling's rescue team faced severe challenges. The floodwaters continued to rise, slowing the rescue efforts. Moreover, due to a lack of sufficient food and medicine, the health of many victims was deteriorating.
Xiao Ling was extremely anxious, so he decided to risk traveling to nearby counties to seek support from the local government. Through his efforts, he finally obtained some supplies and manpower.
Su Jinxiu also encountered many troubles in the capital. Some wealthy businessmen, although they promised to donate, were slow to deliver. Some officials also made things difficult for her rescue efforts, trying to profit from them.
But Su Jinxiu did not back down. With her wisdom and courage, she outwitted and outmaneuvered these people. She secretly gathered evidence of their crimes and reported them to the emperor, finally removing some obstacles to the rescue operation.
After several days of effort, the rescue work has finally achieved some results. Some of the disaster victims have been resettled, and food and medicine have been distributed to them. However, the losses caused by this natural disaster are too great, and it will take a long time to fully restore production and life in the disaster area.
Just then, more bad news arrived. Due to prolonged immersion in water, an epidemic broke out in the disaster area. The epidemic spread rapidly, threatening even more lives.
Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling faced another enormous challenge. On the one hand, they had to continue organizing rescue efforts, and on the other hand, they had to find ways to control the epidemic.
Xiao Ling led his soldiers to set up an isolation zone in the disaster area to centrally isolate and treat the infected victims. Su Jinxiu, on the other hand, searched far and wide for renowned doctors and collected prescriptions and medicinal materials to treat the epidemic.
During this process, they encountered a hermit with exceptional medical skills. Moved by their sincerity, the hermit decided to come out of seclusion and help them. With the hermit's assistance, they finally found a way to control the epidemic.
After arduous efforts, the epidemic was finally brought under control. Reconstruction work in the disaster area gradually began. The names of Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling spread among the people, and they became heroes in their hearts.
However, they did not become complacent. They knew that the wounds inflicted on the country by this natural disaster would take time to heal, and they must continue to work hard to contribute to the country's prosperity and the people's happiness.