Peasant Woman s Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 993: County Magistrate Sun

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

With Li County as a reference, the situation below was very similar. It was much easier to repair the river.

As for He County, it was next to the largest river. Every year, if there was a flood, it would definitely be the most affected area. Moreover, because of the problems in the management of this area, the higher the embankment was built, the more water there was. Once the embankment collapsed, there was no need for a flood. It could directly cause serious damage to more than ten county cities downstream, and even other state capitals.

Chu Heng and Eunuch Ren looked at the churning river in front of them, their faces solemn.

County Magistrate Sun, who was waiting at the side, had cold sweat on his forehead as he looked nervously at the two of them. It was fine that these two officials were in higher positions than him, but Eunuch Ren was from the palace and had personal guards by his side. Even if he wanted to do something, he had no chance. However, the river under his jurisdiction had such a serious problem, and he still hid it and did not report it.

County Magistrate Sun only wanted to go back and write a letter to the higher-ups.

“Lord Sun.”

“Yes… I’m here.” County Magistrate Sun was having wild thoughts when he heard Chu Heng’s voice. He was not afraid of Chu Heng at first. After all, he was just a small official and was not eye-catching in Jing City.

However, the aura on the other party’s body made him subconsciously tremble a little.

“Why is there so much water in this river? Judging from the current flow, it should be connected to other branches.”

Of course, County Magistrate Sun did not dare to offend the two of them. At least, when he received a reply from the higher-ups, he did not dare to offend them. “Sir, this river is indeed connected to the Yu River. The Yu River is a large river that leads all the way to the sea in the east.”

“Because of this, there is usually a connection between the two, resulting in more and more water in the river…”

“Starting from five years ago, the river embankment was repaired once every three years, but now it’s repaired once every year.” County Magistrate Sun naturally did not dare to really let the river bank collapse. After all, there had been no floods in the past few years. If the river collapsed, not only would he not be able to wear his official hat, but he would also lose his life.

Therefore, the river embankment was repaired every year.

“Does the county government have a map of the entire river?” Chu Heng asked.

“Yes.”

“Eunuch Ren, I will go and check the condition of the river.” After Chu Heng told Eunuch Ren, he turned to look at County Magistrate Sun, who was standing there in a daze. He had a faint smile on his face. “County Magistrate Sun, please follow me to take a look. After all, you know the situation best.”

“What? Me?” County Magistrate Sun was surprised that he had used the wrong name.

“What?” Chu Heng tilted his head and looked at him. “Are you unwilling, County Magistrate Sun?”

County Magistrate Sun did not dare to nod. He stiffened his neck and hurriedly said, “I dare not.”

“Come over.” Chu Heng led the way while Eunuch Ren stood on the shore. He had brought along a document to help record some data.

Lu Chuan and Chu Heng went down first. County Magistrate Sun did not know how to swim, but seeing Chu Heng go down, he could only follow. He quickly took off his shoes, walked to the river bank, and slowly slid down.

Who knew that when he stepped in, half of his leg sank in, scaring him so much that he cried out?

Meanwhile, Chu Heng and Eunuch Ren had already started to record the data.

Eunuch Ren looked at County Magistrate Sun, who was sitting by the river and covered in mud. He did not dare to move. Eunuch Ren smiled and said, “County Magistrate Sun, you must not have personally inspected this river, right?”

“Naturally…Uh…” County Magistrate Sun’s face turned pale when he realized what he had said subconsciously. He quickly added, “Eunuch, I used to hire capable people to repair the river. I don’t know how to swim, and I’m afraid of causing trouble for everyone. I’ll just stand guard on the shore. I guarantee that the task will be completed within the deadline.”

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