After the arrangements were made, Li Changan went to the dam construction site again.
Next, we only need to sort out the farming matters in Wanchuan Prefecture.
After the dam is completed, the three prefectures will be able to get back on track.
The Southern Patrol Division transferred many scribes and warriors, and some originally difficult fortifications became much easier.
After each layer of foundation was laid by warriors and common people, scribes would perform reinforcement techniques to ensure that the dam body was more stable.
Officials from the Ministry of Works were also mobilized to conduct daily inspections to check the status of the fortifications.
Zeng Shicai and Song Siren led a group of people to check the donations from various places and also compared the engraved names on the dam-building stones.
Everyone is cheering up and hoping to resolve the disaster relief issue in the south as soon as possible.
During the period of disaster relief in the south, I have been running around almost every day, which can be said to be a hard work.
To be able to achieve such a high level as an official is something that no one has ever thought of before.
All we have to do is wait for the disaster relief in the south to be completed and we will see the results.
"My lord, your letter."
At this time, a police officer hurried over.
Li Changan thanked him and took it in his hand. He was slightly surprised that this envelope was different from usual ones.
"Who sent this?"
Opening the envelope and unfolding the letter, the small regular script with hairpin flowers on it came into view.
Li Changan's heart skipped a beat unconsciously.
Zeng Shicai happened to pass by and said hello with a smile, "Sir, has another family member sent you a letter?"
Li Changan quickly folded the letter, "Ah, um..."
Zeng Shicai glanced at him in surprise, "Sir, what's going on?"
I'm just reading a letter, what's there to be embarrassed about?
When no one was around, Li Changan still looked around before opening the letter again.
"It has been several years since we last saw each other. I thought we would see each other in the capital, but I never thought that things would be unpredictable."
"Every day someone sends me news about your disaster relief work in the south. It makes me feel at ease to hear that you have no worries."
"Brother Zhou also asked me when we can drink Erguotou together again. He has finished all the wine. I still have one pot left here, which has been sealed for several years."
"Brother Zhou has been practicing martial arts diligently every day since he returned from Fengchuan in the north. Now he has reached the sixth level. His strength is getting stronger and his literary skills are steadily improving, and he has finally reached the seventh level."
"He once said that when we meet again, we will definitely be able to learn from you."
"..."
"There is a Buddhist temple here in the capital. There is a stele behind the temple. Some poems are engraved on the stele. When the peach blossoms were in bloom, I once visited the Buddhist temple."
"It was then that I suddenly remembered, Li Changan, you still owe me a poem."
"When can you give me that poem?"
Just a few hundred words, but Li Changan's heart was trembling slightly.
In my mind, I couldn't help but think of Annan Zhi, who had taken off her hairpin that day in Fengchuan.
This is the first time she has sent a letter.
I don’t know how she is doing in the capital now...
"Sir..." Li Changan was still in a daze, when another servant came over and called out softly.
Li Changan came to his senses immediately and carefully put the letter away, "What's the matter?"
The guard looks a little weird, sir, what's going on?
After thinking about it, he took out another letter and said, "Sir, here is another letter from you."
Li Changan nodded and took it in his hand.
The envelope looked familiar, it was from a close friend, but there were two letters inside.
When I opened the first letter, it was a familiar thin gold letter.
"Chang'an, how are you in the south? I often ask Master, and Master says everything is fine with you, but Linglong said that she hasn't been able to see you all this time. She misses you so much and wants to go to the south to see you."
"But the master arranged for a female instructor for her to supervise her to read, practice calligraphy, and practice martial arts every day."
"Master said that she is very talented in martial arts. He gave her a lot of elixirs and true essence stones to keep her busy every day."
"But Linglong has been very noisy recently, and I can hardly control her anymore..."
"I seem to have made progress in my calligraphy and painting practice recently, and accidentally opened the Wen Gong. Master said that maybe this would be a new path."
"I'm very happy because I can be closer to you."
"Master wants to find some lessons for me, but I don't want to. I just copy the calligraphy and paintings you left every day."
"It's just that there aren't many calligraphy and paintings at home..."
"In addition to calligraphy and painting, I have also recently helped Master read the account books. Master said that I have made great progress."
…
"You must take care of yourself in the south. Don't miss me when you are at home."
Li Changan took a deep breath, a warm feeling surged in his heart, and carefully put it away before opening the next letter.
I couldn't help but smile when I saw the words above.
"Brother, I can write letters myself. I don't need my sister to write. My sister always tells me not to bother you, saying that you are busy with big things."
"Brother, I was praised by Master today. He said that I can become a heroine in the future, just like the heroine in the storybook you wrote, I can do heroic things."
"Brother, I study every day, but I just can't recite it. I think it may be because you are not with me. If you hold me, I will definitely be able to recite it quickly."
"Brother, I have also learned a dish, and I will cook it for you when you come back... Let me tell you secretly, my sister has learned a lot of dishes. When I come back, I will definitely make you eat something different every day."
"..."
"Oh, I was discovered by my sister, who said I should call you husband-in-law..."
"I would just like to call you brother, huh."
"Huang Rong also calls me brother Jing, so I will call you brother."
"Brother, I miss you so much."
…
The smile on Li Changan's face was warm, this little girl.
Not far away, several officials from the Southern Patrol Division secretly turned their heads to look over, then they poked the people around them and nuzzled in the direction of Li Changan.
"Look, look, the adults are actually smiling."
"I have never seen an adult smile like this."
"What happy thing happened to you?"
Li Changan carefully collected the letter written by Liu Linglong. This was her first time writing a letter, so she had to keep it well.
After walking around the construction site again and returning to the study, Li Changan took out a piece of paper and began to reply.
The first is Annan Gardenia in Beijing.
"Well done Zhan Xin. When I go to the capital, I will bring you poems and wine."
"I haven't heard from you for several years. Every time I send a letter, I don't know whether you received it or not. I asked other people but got no reply. I received your letter today and I feel very relieved."
"Except for building dams, all disaster relief work in the South has entered an advanced stage and everything is going smoothly."
"I have never been to the capital. I wonder how the Jiaofangsi there is compared to Dongyue County..."
"It's been several years since I last saw you, and I was in a hurry when I said goodbye. I seem to have forgotten what you look like. I might as well bring a portrait with me next time."
"It's OK to visit Buddhist temples, but you must never leave home. Otherwise, it will take a lot of effort to bring you out of Buddhism."
"Please take care of yourself and don't worry. I will solve all the problems one by one. Wait for me."
…
Then came Liu Zhiyin,
"Everything is fine here. Food and clothing are all fine. You and Linglong must take good care of your health at home."
"As soon as I finish here, I will go back immediately."
"I heard from Linglong that you have learned a lot of dishes. I also learned some local specialties in the south and will cook them for you when I go back."
“The dishes here are lighter. I like to add a little sugar when cooking, and the taste is also very good.”
"As for your literary practice, ask Master more. As for calligraphy and painting, I will write a few more... I will teach you personally when I go back."
"I miss you so much."
…
Li Changan took out another piece of paper,
"Our Linglong is so powerful. Not only can you write letters to me, but you have also made great progress in your practice. I don't know how to reward you."
"How about I take you for a walk outside after I get back?"
"I have a lot of delicious food here, and a lot of beautiful and unique clothes. When the time comes, I will take you to see the mountains and rivers I manage."
"Remember to help your sister with more housework at home, go out with her more often, and don't be bored at home."
"As for what you call me, it's up to us, Linglong."
"Wait a moment, I'll be back soon, little girl."
…
After Li Changan finished writing three letters, he then drew a portrait of himself in front of the bronze mirror, stuffed them into envelopes, and asked the guards to deliver them to the inn.
Time passes day by day in the exchange of letters.
"Zhan Xin is well, the progress of the dam is going very smoothly, the scribes and warriors worked together, the fortification is very solid, and it is smoother than expected."
"Except Wushan County and Hsinchu County, the other four counties in Wanchuan Prefecture have been sorted out and the farmland has been divided. The people are very grateful to Nanxun Town Fusi."
"There are some officials who have clearly understood their literary talents here and have reached the sixth rank."
"Everyone's enthusiasm is very high, because when the disaster relief is completed and the merit monument appears, the harvest will be even greater."
"Hope everything goes well."
"The first year of Tianshou, November 13th."
…
"It is safe to show that the construction of the dam has reached an advanced stage. A third-grade scholar came here and laid down the Wenfa in this place."
"I believe that in the near future, the flood problems in the south will be solved in the long term, and the people in the south will no longer have to worry."
"Except for Wushan County and Hsinchu County, the other three southern prefectures have started spring planting. Every family has land. I believe there will be a good harvest this year."
"Third day of the third month in the second year of Tianshou."
…
Autumn passes and winter comes, winter passes and spring returns,
Li Changan kept more and more letters in Xumi's treasure bag.
Life in the three southern prefectures is changing every day.
The entire Southern Patrol Division was filled with a different kind of agitation.
The joy of impending success filled everyone's face.
And this is also reflected in Li Changan’s letters,
"Zhan Xin is well."
"The dam has been built, and disaster relief in the south has officially entered the final stage."
"Wushan County and Hsinchu County, which were hardest hit by the disaster, have also begun the work of sorting out and allocating fields."
"Because planning has been done before, the process here is also very fast."
"Finally, finally it's almost over."
"..."
"Today Wushan County will hold a sacrificial ceremony for the completion of the dam, and I would like to invite me to preside over the sacrificial ceremony."
"But I refused. I won't be in this kind of limelight. Otherwise, what if I have to be left here as a county magistrate? Haha..."
"I'll be able to go back soon."
"I'm very happy, but I don't know why, and I'm a little reluctant..."
"Although life here is harder, everyone is always doing things. There are no intrigues and intrigues. It's all pure."
"The people here are also very nice and treat us very well. They are reluctant to eat the disaster relief food distributed by the court, and will secretly give us a few pieces."
"After I leave here, I think I will miss this situation..."
"The second year of Tianshou, June 29th."
As soon as Li Changan finished writing this letter, there was a knock on the door outside the study.
Xue Shiqing's voice came in, "Sir, the auspicious time is coming soon."
"Everyone is waiting for you. If you don't come, the sacrifice will not begin."
"You don't need to host it, I just need you to go there..."