Hearing someone speak, Han Mo, who had been lost in thought, quickly raised his head and took a good look at the person before recognizing the one before him as Zhang Shaoyou.
“Brother Shaoyou? What is this?”
“What else could it be? This rain came too suddenly, and the entire Kaifeng Prefecture is almost overwhelmed right now…”
Although he had been busy all night and was indeed a bit tired, seeing Han Mo, Zhang Shaoyou couldn’t help but complain.
“The situation here is already so serious, then what about the south of the city…”
“People have already drowned in the south of the city. Earlier, the Emperor decreed the mobilization of the Imperial Guards to rescue the disaster victims!”
“If that’s the case, then Brother Shaoyou, you should go and be busy. I won’t disturb you any further, but this straw cloak you’re wearing is too heavy. Why don’t you wear this instead!”
As Han Mo spoke, he took off his oilskin coat and handed it to Zhang Shaoyou.
“If you give this to me, what will you do?”
The straw cloak Zhang Shaoyou was wearing was just woven from ordinary straw.
If it were a light rain, wearing this would be fine, but in such heavy rain, it was truly a burden.
Originally, its weight was at most three to five catties, but after getting wet, its weight had increased more than four to five times.
As for the oilskin coat Han Mo was wearing, it was undoubtedly much simpler and lighter.
“I’m staying in the mansion anyway and not going out. You need this more. Look, this rain doesn’t seem like it will stop anytime soon. You should wear it first!”
Han Mo said, reaching out to help him take off the straw cloak he was wearing.
“Then it seems I’ll have to enjoy myself properly today. This thing is good, but it’s really too expensive. Just this thin oilskin coat is priced at 30 guan outside!”
Zhang Shaoyou did not refuse Han Mo’s kindness.
Instead, he stood aside and said playfully.
“You can still joke, which means you still have the strength. However, with this heavy rain and strong wind, you must be careful all the way. If you encounter anything, you don’t have to rush to be the first one to act!”
“Alright, then I won’t disturb you any longer!”
Zhang Shaoyou smiled, cupped his hands towards Han Mo, then turned and left.
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“Master, that kid is clearly extorting us. Three million guan for such a broken thing?”
“Yes, Master. Anyway, the Emperor has already decreed that Lin Ling Su should quickly stop the rain, why should we spend so much money to buy that thing!”
In the meditation room of Xiangguo Temple, Dao Jian was thinking much the same way. He had just finished recounting the events of yesterday.
The disciples he brought with him impatiently began to object.
“Why are you all so agitated? Right, where are the people you sent to notify?”
Judging by their flushed faces, Dao Jian knew that there was no point in discussing such matters with them.
After returning from Han Mo’s mother last night, he had been considering this matter. Although three million guan was indeed a large sum, if spending three million guan could buy a good impression in front of the Emperor, then this money didn’t seem like such a loss.
However, everything that has advantages also has disadvantages.
If they were to simply hand over three million guan like this, and if they were targeted, they might not even know how they died.
For this reason, he had tossed and turned all night without sleep.
“Master, your guests have arrived!”
As soon as Dao Jian finished speaking, Zhi Yuan, who was sitting in the corner, quickly said in a low voice.
“You all go down first. Don’t talk nonsense when you go out!”
After glaring at them, Dao Jian directly sent all his disciples out.
Among the eminent monks who had come to the capital together, Dao Jian was naturally the most respected.
However, the rest of them were all renowned figures in Buddhism.
Although they were not skilled in handling secular affairs, even Dao Jian did not dare to make decisions on such major matters without authorization.
“Master, why don’t you rest first!”
On the city tower of Xuande Gate, Zhang Ruhui quickly said in a low voice, looking at Lin Ling Su, who was almost drenched.
“Don’t you know what time it is? Get out of the way!”
Although Lin Ling Su disliked such weather, having received such a task from the Emperor, he could only pretend to be busy on the city tower at this moment.
However, he had been busy for almost half an hour, but the rain showed no signs of stopping.
Seeing that his reputation was about to be ruined, Lin Ling Su had no time to rest!
If he couldn’t handle today’s matter, he would soon lose the Emperor’s favor.
Now, the entire responsibility of the Shenxiao Sect rested on his shoulders alone. If anything went wrong here, it would be a catastrophic event.
“Master, it seems this rain won’t stop anytime soon. Why don’t you find an excuse to delay it?”
Zhang Ruhui’s words had indeed reminded Lin Ling Su. In the current situation, this seemed to be a viable solution.
“Cooperate with me and pass this blame to those bald donkeys!”
After a moment of hesitation, Lin Ling Su immediately made up his mind.
“Yes, sir!”
When it came to playing gods and ghosts, they, master and disciple, were truly proficient.
Moreover, they had excellent chemistry and tacit understanding. In the past few years, their cooperation had never gone wrong.
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“What’s the situation outside?”
In the Daqing Hall, listening to the pouring rain outside, Zhao Ji frowned and looked at the loyal ministers in front of him.
“Your Majesty, rest assured, the Imperial Guards have already been dispatched and will surely prevent any further drownings!”
As the Prime Minister of the country, Li Bangyan was naturally responsible for overseeing all work at this moment.
“Is this a problem that can be solved by preventing drownings? If such heavy rain doesn’t stop, many old houses in the south of the city will collapse!”
As soon as Li Bangyan finished speaking, Cai You couldn’t help but add.
“What about Xuande Gate?”
Zhao Ji naturally understood that Cai You was clearly looking for trouble, but at this moment, he had no intention of listening to them quarrel.
Compared to the rescue efforts of the Imperial Guards, he was more eager for Lin Ling Su to give him some face.
“Prime Minister Yuan Miao arrives!”