Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
"Why is there so much less disaster relief supplies this time? Where did they all go?" Mu Yunfan's eyes widened in anger as he slammed his hand on the table, causing the teacups to jump. In front of him, several officials responsible for distributing the supplies lowered their heads, not daring to make a sound.
"Mu... Young Master, this... this might be due to losses on the way," one official stammered.
"Losses?" Mu Yunfan scoffed, "It's only a few miles from the warehouse to here. How could you lose more than half? Do you think I'm a fool?" He knew there was something fishy going on.
The land of Eastern Wu was once a place of abundance, but this year, torrential rains had caused rivers to overflow, and floods ravaged the area like a fierce beast. Fields were mercilessly swallowed, villages teetered on the brink of destruction, and the people were displaced, their cries echoing in the wind and rain.
Mu Yunfan, a young hero from a prominent family, was anxious upon hearing about the disaster. He hurriedly rode to the hardest-hit areas, and the sight before him broke his heart. In the murky floodwaters, people clung to wooden planks and tree trunks, struggling against the swift currents, their cries for help rising and falling.
Ignoring his exhaustion from the journey, he immediately leveraged his family's connections to gather supplies. In the grand hall of a noble family, Mu Yunfan spoke earnestly: "Everyone, Eastern Wu is suffering greatly; the people are trapped in water and fire. How can we stand by and do nothing?"
"Young Master Mu, disaster relief is costly, and our family's businesses have also been affected. It's truly..." An elder's face showed difficulty.
"Elder, money can be earned again if lost, but if lives are lost, they can never return!" Mu Yunfan's gaze was resolute as he looked directly at the elder. "If we do not help the people now, how will we face the elders of Jiangdong in the future?"
Through his persistent persuasion, supplies and manpower gradually came together. But Mu Yunfan knew that this alone was not enough; they needed to build strong levees to hold back the floodwaters. He personally carried sandbags and trudged through the mud alongside the villagers.
"Everyone put in more effort! Once we finish building the levee, we can protect our homes!" Mu Yunfan shouted as he carefully stacked sandbags. His clothes were already soaked with rainwater and sweat, caked with mud, yet his movements remained swift. Seeing his determination inspired the villagers to grit their teeth and work hard.
While constructing the levee, Mu Yunfan sensed something was off about the disaster relief supplies. After conducting some discreet investigations, he finally discovered that some officials were embezzling funds. Furious, he exclaimed: "These people are profiting from national calamity at such a time; it’s simply intolerable!" He gathered evidence and brought these officials to court.
In court, facing their evasive arguments, Mu Yunfan spoke with righteous indignation: "You receive salaries from the court and should serve the people; yet now you embezzle disaster relief supplies—how can you bear it?" Ultimately, these officials were punished according to law, and supplies were redistributed to the victims.
The flood was finally held back by the dam, and the lives of the people gradually stabilized. However, Mu Yunfan showed no signs of relaxation; he knew that changing the chaotic world ahead would be a long journey.
One night, Mu Yunfan stood alone on the dam, gazing at the starry sky, murmuring to himself, "When will this chaotic world find peace?" At that moment, an old man slowly approached.
"Young Master Mu, thanks to you, we have a way to survive," the old man said gratefully.
Mu Yunfan quickly turned around. "Elder, this is what I should do. But in such dark times, how can change be easy?"
The old man sighed. "Indeed, but you possess a heart of chivalry; perhaps you can truly carve out a path."
Mu Yunfan grasped the old man's hand. "Rest assured, Elder, I will do my utmost."
From then on, Mu Yunfan began to travel around, seeking the roots of the chaos. He discovered that besides natural disasters, human calamities were the main cause of the people's suffering. "Reforms must be made to ensure that power serves the people," he silently plotted in his heart.
One day, Mu Yunfan encountered a strong warrior named Zhao Gang in a tavern in town. Upon hearing about Mu Yunfan's deeds, Zhao Gang was filled with admiration. "Young Master Mu, your righteous actions inspire me greatly. I wish to follow you and work for the people!"
Mu Yunfan smiled and raised his cup. "Brother Zhao, with your assistance, we will be like a tiger with wings!" Just as they were speaking, a commotion suddenly erupted outside the tavern, as if something significant was happening…
Comment 0 Comment Count