Daming: Brother, there is no future for monks, let's rebel

Chapter 870 Dam Breach Crisis! Bandits Taking Advantage of the Fire
At a distribution point, Zhu Biao met several villagers who were receiving supplies. When they saw His Royal Highness the Crown Prince personally coming to supervise, they gathered around and expressed their gratitude.

A young mother hugged her child and said with tears in her eyes: "Your Highness, you are our savior! With these food and clothes, we can finally get through this difficult time."

Zhu Biao smiled, his eyes full of tenderness and determination. He gently patted the young mother's shoulder and said in a gentle voice, "Don't worry, sister-in-law, the court will never leave you alone. We will be here until you rebuild your home and resume your previous life."

After he finished speaking, he turned to the official beside him and instructed: "Immediately organize manpower to build more temporary shelters for these homeless villagers to ensure that everyone has a place to shelter from the wind and rain. At the same time, speed up coordination with the Ministry of Industry and start planning the construction of permanent housing as soon as possible."

The official immediately agreed and left in a hurry to make arrangements. Zhu Biao stayed at the distribution point, talking with the villagers, understanding their specific difficulties and needs, and occasionally writing down key information for follow-up solutions.

At this time, Zhu Han had also finished his research in the disaster-stricken villages and was rushing back to the command post. On the way, he met an anxiously waiting old man, whose eyes were full of uncertainty and worry about the future.

"Sir, all the fields of my family have been flooded. How are we going to live in the future?" The old man's voice trembled and he almost cried.

Zhu Han couldn't help but feel a deep sense of sympathy and responsibility when he heard this. He gently held the old man's hand and said to him in a soothing voice, "Old man, don't worry. The court has already considered the issue of post-disaster reconstruction. We will definitely do our best to help everyone resume their lives."

The old man looked up, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes, but then dimmed again, and he sighed: "But we are old and have no labor, how can we rebuild our home?"

Zhu Han smiled slightly, his eyes revealing determination and warmth: "Don't worry, the court will not leave any of the affected people alone. We will provide seeds, farm tools and other necessary means of production to ensure that you can resume farming."

The old man's eyes lit up again when he heard this, and he was so excited that he almost cried: "Really? Sir, you are really the reincarnation of a living Bodhisattva! Our whole family is grateful to you!"

Zhu Han patted the old man's back gently and comforted him: "Old man, this is what we should do. The most important thing now is that you stay optimistic and believe that we can overcome the difficulties together."

Zhu Han turned to the official beside him and said, "Record the old man's situation immediately and assign someone to follow up. Make sure they are given enough support and help in the process of rebuilding their home."

The official nodded quickly, took out the notebook he carried with him, carefully recorded the old man's situation, and promised: "Don't worry, sir, I will definitely get this done."

Zhu Han nodded with satisfaction, and then said to the old man: "Old man, you should go back and rest first. Remember, no matter what difficulties you encounter, don't give up hope. The court and we are here with you."

The old man was filled with gratitude and bowed repeatedly to express his gratitude before reluctantly leaving. Zhu Han looked at the old man's staggering back and secretly made up his mind to do his best to help the people affected by the disaster rebuild their homes and resume their previous lives.

After returning to the command post, Zhu Han immediately convened officials from relevant departments to discuss in detail the specific plan for post-disaster reconstruction. He stressed the importance of focusing on people's livelihood protection during the reconstruction process to ensure that the basic living needs of the affected people are met.

At the same time, Zhu Di was also vigorously advancing disaster relief work in another disaster area in Hengzhou.

Zhu Di stood in a makeshift command tent, frowning, looking at the busy officials and soldiers in front of him, thinking about how to further optimize the rescue process. Suddenly, a trusted guard hurried in, holding a stack of emergency reports in his hand, with a solemn look on his face.

"Your Highness, this is a summary of the situation we just collected from several severely affected villages. The damage in several villages is far more serious than we expected, and food and medicine are running out."

Zhu Di took the report and quickly read it, his face becoming more serious. "Immediately allocate some supplies from our reserves and give priority to these villages. At the same time, contact nearby areas that have not been affected or have been less affected, and ask them to support some supplies."

The guards took the order and left. Zhu Di turned to Han Feng beside him and said, "Han Feng, you lead the team yourself. Make sure that this batch of supplies is delivered in the shortest possible time. Supervise the distribution process to ensure that every piece of supplies can be delivered to the people who really need it."

Han Feng nodded, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "As you command, Your Highness. I will do my best to ensure that the supplies are delivered in a timely and accurate manner."

As Han Feng left, Zhu Di's eyes fell back on the map in front of him. He pondered for a moment and decided to go to several severely affected villages to check the actual situation in order to make a more accurate decision.

"Prepare the horses, I want to go to those villages myself." Zhu Di said to the guards beside him, his tone revealing an unquestionable majesty.

Soon, Zhu Di and his entourage set out on the road to the worst-hit areas. What they saw along the way were the devastating scenes after the flood, with collapsed houses and flooded fields. The people were either sitting in makeshift sheds or standing on high ground, their eyes full of confusion and helplessness about the future.

Whenever Zhu Di arrived at a village, he would stop and have a cordial conversation with the villagers to understand their specific difficulties. His gentleness and patience soon won the trust and gratitude of the villagers.

"Your Highness the Fourth Prince, you are truly our savior! Seeing you come in person, we have hope." An elderly man held Zhu Di's hand tightly, tears glistening in his eyes.

Zhu Di patted the old man's back gently and comforted him: "Don't worry, old man. The court will not abandon any of the victims. We will do everything we can to help you rebuild your homes."

After inspecting several severely affected villages, Zhu Di had a clearer rescue plan in mind. He immediately summoned the accompanying officials to urgently deploy the next work priorities.

"We must do two things at the same time," Zhu Di said solemnly. "On the one hand, we must continue to strengthen the allocation of materials to ensure that the basic living needs of the people in the disaster-stricken areas are met; on the other hand, we must start planning post-disaster reconstruction work, including house repairs and farmland restoration."

The officials nodded and wrote down Zhu Di's instructions. Zhu Di continued to add: "At the same time, we must strengthen health and epidemic prevention work to prevent the spread of the epidemic in the disaster area. This is extremely important and must not be taken lightly." Just when Zhu Han, Zhu Biao and Zhu Di thought that the disaster situation in Hengzhou had gradually stabilized and were preparing to further promote post-disaster reconstruction, a sudden change once again broke the tranquility.

One morning, the command post was busy preparing for the new day's disaster relief plan. Suddenly, a muddy spy stumbled in and shouted in panic, "Sir, it's bad! There are cracks in the upstream reservoir dam, and it may burst at any time!"

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the command post. Zhu Han stood up suddenly, with a solemn look in his eyes: "Are you sure the news is correct?"

The spy was still panting, but his tone was firm: "It is absolutely true, I saw it with my own eyes, the crack is getting bigger, the water is roaring, the situation is critical!"

Zhu Han immediately realized the seriousness of the situation. He turned to look at Zhu Biao and Zhu Di and said in a deep voice: "We must act immediately. Once the reservoir collapses, the villages downstream will suffer a devastating disaster."

Zhu Biao clenched his fists, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes: "Immediately organize manpower to reinforce the dam, and at the same time evacuate the villagers downstream to ensure their safety."

Zhu Di also reacted quickly and ordered Han Feng beside him: "Han Feng, you immediately lead a team of elite soldiers, carry all available supplies and equipment, and rush to the reservoir at full speed. Be sure to find and repair the cracks before the dam collapses."

On the other hand, Zhu Biao also faced the same challenge. He personally went to every household, patiently persuaded and helped the elderly and children to evacuate. His gentleness and firmness gave great comfort to the villagers. Although everyone was afraid, they took quick action under his leadership.

"Your Highness, please go first. We can do it on our own." An old woman held Zhu Biao's hand, her eyes full of gratitude and reluctance.

Zhu Biao shook his head and said firmly: "I am the crown prince, your support, how can I abandon you? Don't worry, with me here, we will be able to evacuate safely."

As everyone was evacuating, new news came about the situation of the reservoir dam. After hard work, Han Feng and his team finally found the crack and immediately started repair work. However, the crack was more serious than expected, and the repair work progressed slowly.

"Your Highness, the situation is not good. The cracks are expanding rapidly and there is a shortage of repair materials. We may need more time!" Han Feng reported anxiously through the intercom.

Zhu Han frowned upon hearing this. He quickly weighed the pros and cons and made a bold decision: "Immediately notify all villages downstream to speed up the evacuation, and at the same time, seek emergency assistance from surrounding areas.

Just as Han Feng was anxiously reporting the cracks in the reservoir dam and everyone was preparing to deal with the possible dam collapse crisis, a burst of rapid horse hoofbeats broke the silence of the command post. A dusty scout rushed in and reported nervously: "Sir, it's bad! The relief material delivery team was attacked by mountain bandits on the way and the materials were robbed!"

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the command post froze instantly. Zhu Han's face became extremely serious. He quickly came to his senses and said to Zhu Biao and Zhu Di: "We must act immediately to take back the supplies and strengthen the security of other transport teams."

Zhu Biao clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with anger and determination: "How dare these bandits take advantage of the situation to rob at such a critical moment? We must not tolerate them! I will personally lead the team there and make sure to catch them all in one fell swoop!"

Zhu Di also nodded in agreement. He turned to Han Feng and said, "Gather the elite troops immediately and go with the crown prince. At the same time, notify the prefectures and counties along the way and ask them to help intercept the bandits and ensure the safety of the supplies."

Han Feng took the order and quickly assembled the team. Zhu Biao turned to Zhu Han and said, "Uncle, I leave this to you. Make sure the reservoir dam is safe and continue to organize the evacuation of the villagers."

Zhu Han nodded, his eyes firm: "Don't worry, Your Highness, I will make arrangements here. You must also be careful and pay attention to safety."

The rugged mountain roads and dense forests made the anti-bandit operation quite difficult. Zhu Biao and his soldiers shuttled through the forests, always maintaining a high level of vigilance.

After a difficult search, they finally found the bandits' traces. Zhu Biao immediately ordered to surround the bandits' hiding place and prepare to launch a surprise attack. The soldiers quickly dispersed and approached the bandits' lair quietly.

"Everyone, pay attention, move!" Zhu Biao gave an order, and the soldiers rushed towards the bandits' hiding place like a tiger descending from the mountain. Seeing this, the bandits picked up their weapons and prepared to fight to the end. For a while, shouts of killing and the sound of weapons clashing resounded throughout the valley.

Zhu Biao led the way, wielding his spear and engaging in a fierce fight with the bandits. His movements were swift and accurate, and each attack hit the bandits' vital points. Under his leadership, the soldiers' morale was greatly boosted, and they fought bravely against the enemy.

However, in this melee, an accident happened. While chasing a fleeing bandit, Han Feng accidentally fell into a trap set by the bandit. When he struggled to climb out, he was caught by the bandit leader who arrived later.

"Haha, it looks like we caught a big fish today!" The bandit leader looked at Han Feng with a fierce smile, "You are the favorite of the Fourth Prince, right? You can use me to exchange for some benefits!"

The capture of Han Feng made Zhu Biao and the soldiers nervous. Han Feng was not only Zhu Di's confidant, but also a key figure in this anti-bandit operation. If he fell into the hands of the bandits, the consequences would be disastrous.

Zhu Biao was extremely anxious when he saw this, but he remained calm on the surface. He quickly looked around, his eyes were sharp, and he quickly thought of a countermeasure in his mind. Suddenly, a resolute smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he whispered to the deputy general beside him: "Pass the order, we will split into two groups, one group will attract the attention of the bandits head-on, and the other group will attack from behind, and we must rescue Han Feng!"

Upon hearing this, the deputy general's eyes flashed with admiration, and he immediately took the order and quickly conveyed the prince's instructions. After a while, the soldiers who had been tightly assembled began to disperse in an orderly manner. Some soldiers, led by Zhu Biao, approached the bandit's lair head-on with long spears in hand to create momentum; while another part of the elite soldiers, led by another general, quietly bypassed the bandits' sight and sneaked to the back of the lair.

On the front battlefield, Zhu Biao rode his horse with his spear in hand and shouted, "Listen, bandits, put down your weapons and surrender quickly, and you can still be spared!" His voice was so loud that it echoed in the valley, distracting the bandits. The bandit leader saw this and shouted angrily, commanding his men to resist tenaciously, but he was obviously panicking.