Although everyone tried to stop them, Chen Ping and the others still did not put down their farm tools.
Chen Ping bowed to Mr. Ye and said: "Teacher, digging flood ditches is a competition with God for time. Nowadays, heavy rains continue and the water level rises rapidly. It is no time to delay."
"Although the three of us are young and weak, we also understand the principle that everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. Besides, teacher, you have gone down personally, how can we students stand by and watch?"
"We are willing to use our humble efforts to make the most of our efforts."
As soon as Chen Ping finished speaking, Ye Chongwen and He Qingxuan bowed at the same time and bent down towards Mr. Ye.
Ye Lao looked at the three figures who were less than five feet tall but had their backs straightened, and his eyes felt a little hot for some reason.
Magistrate Wang, who was standing aside, naturally had a panoramic view of this scene, with undisguised admiration in his eyes.
"Mr. Ye, since the three of them have said so, it will be our fault if we continue to stop them. Why don't we let them join? I'll just ask the people under me to pay more attention."
Ye Lao gently stroked his white beard and said: "Since you have made a decision in your mind, go ahead. Just do everything according to your ability, and don't force yourself."
Chen Ping and the other two looked at each other, their eyes flashing with cunning and success.
In the next second, he quickly put on his raincoat and bamboo hat, held a shovel in his hand, and walked towards the common people who were working enthusiastically.
County Magistrate Wang looked at the firm backs of the three little men and said with emotion: "If all the scholars in the world can be like Mr. Ye's disciples, why worry about the injustice in the world!"
When the common people saw that three scholars, Mr. Ye and Chen Ping, had joined the trench-digging team, they were so excited that they couldn't help but work harder.
As night falls, the rain does not weaken at all.
In order to speed up the excavation and construction process, Magistrate Wang recruited a group of laborers to replace the young and middle-aged people who worked hard during the day, and Chen Ping and the others were able to rest.
The day's work was indeed hard, and even He Qingxuan, who was somewhat picky about food, had a huge appetite when he was using it. He ate two bowls of corn rice before stopping.
The three of them slept in a thatched hut built nearby. The sound of the rainstorm became more intense at night, making them unable to sleep.
Chen Ping rubbed his eyes drowsily and found that only Ye Chongwen was sleeping soundly beside him, but there was no sign of He Qingxuan.
Chen Ping tucked the quilt under Ye Chongwen, and then carefully walked out of the hut.
He Qingxuan, who looked confused, was standing not far outside the thatched shed.
Chen Ping walked forward slowly and stood beside him.
The two stood quietly until He Qingxuan spoke first.
"I have been taken care of by someone since I was a child. I eat fine food and wear silk. My father taught me that I should shoulder the responsibility of the entire family in the future, make the family proud of me, and focus on the top rather than the bottom. I deeply
Take it for granted.
So I studied the Four Books and Five Classics hard every day and accepted the guidance of various famous masters, just to gain fame and stand in a high position."
Then, he laughed at himself and continued.
"I just didn't expect that some of the food would be so rough and harsh, and some of the clothes would be so irritating. Now I'm sore all over after only one day of work, but what about the people who work in the fields every year?"
He Qingxuan clenched his fists, and the blisters on his palms were faintly visible.
"I'm just...suddenly confused. Are the teachings I've received in the past really correct?"
Chen Ping did not answer his question directly, but only said: "You know what? In fact, I envy you."
He Qingxuan was stunned for a moment and looked into Chen Ping's calm eyes in confusion.
"You come from a privileged family and have all kinds of ancient books at your fingertips, but I had to go through hardships just to study. The money alone almost made my education path collapse. But now we are still standing together.
."
"A gentleman should worry about the concerns of the people first. Since we have become scholars after reading the books of sages and sages, we should shoulder more responsibilities. As for your doubts, I believe time will give you the answer."
"Okay, don't think too much, go and rest quickly, we have to dig tomorrow."
After saying that, he took He Qingxuan back to the straw shed.
.......
On the north bank of the river embankment, a hazy light and shadow is flashing.
A dozen dark figures were digging hard in the soil, and no one made a sound during the whole process.
So many people only brought a lantern, hanging it under an umbrella to barely shine.
Looking at their team, it can be said that they are extremely strict.
Half an hour later, these people stopped with a low shout and quickly gathered.
The leader stepped forward and checked it again.
Seeing the extremely weak river embankment, he smiled strangely.
Then he suddenly turned his head and looked at the temporary hut on the south bank. Jiejie smiled and said: "That's enough. This is enough. Any more is too much!"
"Withdraw!"
After giving the order, a dozen people dispersed into the deeper darkness without making a single sound.
Only the chubby body of the person giving the orders could not be concealed.
……
The sky is bright.
The peasants who had breakfast were all very energetic.
After Mr. Ye got up, he looked at the rain and realized that it was still expected.
With this kind of rain, the river embankment can still hold on.
The excavation of the flood channel is expected to be completed this evening, so there is still time.
When Mr. Ye told his estimate in public, everyone present smiled.
As long as this level passes smoothly, all the efforts you put in will be worth it!
After Zhao Dutou got the accurate information, he immediately sent someone to report it to Magistrate Wang.
Half an hour later, Magistrate Wang came to the dam with several officials from the county government.
When I saw the flood channel that had been dug to the side of the river embankment, I felt that the mountain-like burden on my body suddenly relaxed a lot.
He excitedly grabbed Ye Lao's muddy hand and said passionately: "Ye Lao is a true gentleman. I can see the true color of a gentleman today!"
"A gentleman is not in fine clothes, nor in burning incense and drinking tea, but on this river embankment, in this mud!"
"Chen Ping, I hope you will remember this truth throughout your life!"
At this time, Chen Ping was holding an umbrella in one hand and holding hot ginger soup in the other hand, which he respectfully delivered to Mr. Ye.
He bowed and replied to County Magistrate Wang: "Students should be taught!"
As soon as I finished speaking, the situation suddenly changed!
A violent wind swept across!
The person who was already standing in the wind and rain only swayed a few times and regained his footing.
And those officials standing by the river embankment, holding oil-paper umbrellas, were instantly shattered and scattered by the strong wind.
As all kinds of oil-paper umbrellas flew into the sky, these pampered people instantly turned into drowned rats, no different from the people by the river embankment.
Looking back at the embarrassed posture of the officials, Magistrate Wang did not have the slightest sympathy, but shook his head in disappointment.
I thought that some of the officials in the county government would take the initiative to come forward and participate in the work like Mr. Ye.
But I don't want these people to just stop and watch when they arrive, and don't want to get a little bit more mud except for the soles of their shoes.