Not only Li Ling, but many people around him heard the dull roar from afar, which made everyone stop their movements and look alert. Most of the eyes gathered on the river bank, fearing that something would happen here.

However, the embankment in front of him was still standing upright. Although there were more cracks than before, it could still block the surging river water. Then, the Ding Zhuang who were close to the river embankment exclaimed a few times: "The water, the river water has gone shallow..."

"Yes, the river is shallow..."

Amid their shouts, more people rushed forward and ran to the dam to look down. Li Ling also followed the crowd and looked down. When he looked down, he saw that the river water that should have been a few feet away from the top of the dam and was about to flood the river had fallen a lot in a short time, but its speed of flowing forward increased significantly than before, and it no longer hit the dams on both sides. It was like a wild beast having found a better target and no longer ravaged the cages on both sides.

Li Ling instantly understood what was going on. It must be that the river embankment had been opened somewhere downstream, which gave the river water a direction to vent and relieved the pressure here upstream.

Wen Xuan also understood and exhaled: "The matter is done, sir, we can finally feel more at ease."

"Yes, but the price must be not small." Li Ling did not see a smile on his face. The downstream tilt breach indeed saved the danger in the upper county town, but the villages and Zhendian were probably flooded. But then, his spirit was revived and he immediately shouted: "My fellow villagers have seen it. These are the many towns in our downstream that sacrificed their homes to protect the county town! So what we have to do is to better guard this dam and not let their sacrifices become in vain!"

County Magistrate Li's shout finally made everyone come back to their senses from the surprise in front of them, and then they understood why the water suddenly became shallow. In addition to being grateful, everyone's mentality was inspired again. Everyone responded loudly and ate the food in their hands in a few gulps. Without urging, everyone devoted themselves to strengthening and repairing the embankment and creating a stone dam that was not in trouble.

Everyone was doing things selflessly. When it was dark, a section of the dam that had been long several miles had been filled. A flood control dike built by stones that were about one person high and five or six miles long was erected behind. Although it was not as good as the river dike that had been built for several years, it at least made people feel safe.

During this period, a few dull sounds came from a distance. No need to guess. Everyone knows that this means that several dams downstream were forcibly opened, causing the river to leak under the water, which further improved the situation here. And this is true. When Li Ling held the torch again and looked down from the embankment, he saw that the river water had become a shallower, the water flow had completely stabilized, and the danger had mostly been calmed down, and this embankment was saved.

It was not until this time that a smile appeared on Li Ling's face: "The situation finally improved, it was all due to the sacrifices of the people downstream..." As he said that, he was about to turn around and walk back, but suddenly his mind became dizzy, and his steps swayed, and he fell down.

Fortunately, Wen Xuan was right next to him, so he quickly reached out to support him, and then calmed down his body, and then said anxiously: "Sir, what's wrong with you?"

"I...I'm fine...I'm just a little tired." Li Ling hurriedly shook his head, quickly recovered, and waved his hand. He did feel unprecedented fatigue. Since yesterday, he has never rested. He has fought with others for a night of wits and courage, and was a little injured, and then he came straight to the side of the dam.

All day today, Li Ling fought on the front line of flood fighting, and even did heavy work by himself. Even though he was young and healthy, he had some problems due to the dual fatigue of his spirit and body. He was just worried before and was not discouraged, but now, when he saw the river water falling and he was feeling a little relieved, his body issued a warning.

"Sir, since you're fine for the time being, please go back and rest." Wen Xuan quickly persuaded him. He found that Li Ling's face was a little pale now, and it was obvious that the situation was not optimistic.

Li Ling was about to say that he was fine and wanted to continue to persevere, but several people on the side also shouted: "Mr. County Master, you should go back. You can't be in trouble. We Huating cannot be without you..."

"Yes, sir, we are here, and there will be no trouble in the dam!"

"Sir, you can go back and rest first, and then come. We promise that even if you are not here, we will not be lazy and will repair the river embankment as soon as possible..."

For a moment, everyone persuaded Li Ling in a verbal way.

This scene is extremely rare. Most people don’t even dare to breathe a few times in front of officials, but now, in front of County Magistrate Li, these people are so casual, as if there is no barrier between the two sides, and only mutual trust and concern.

Li Ling felt the concern from everyone and knew that his body could not be watched anymore, so he smiled and nodded: "Since everyone said that, I will listen to you. But don't be tired, take turns to do things, put a few more torches at night, don't fall and knock them..."

After talking and giving instructions for a while, Li Ling returned to the county town under the escort of several county officials. However, County Magistrate Wen took the initiative to stay and preside over the overall situation here.

After sending Li Ling and others away, Wen Xuan's eyes flashed with a different light, watching them disappear completely. He felt a sigh in his heart. He had cooperated with many local officials, but none of his superiors could be as complicated as County Magistrate Li. He was both ruthless and could completely wipe out a wealthy family in a short time, and he could also ignore himself and gain the heartfelt love of the people in the city. At the same time, he also had extraordinary strategies and methods. The conspiracy between the Fang family and the Luo Tian Sect was terrible just by thinking about it, but he actually discovered it in time and eliminated these enemies with the situation...

"Maybe this is the real pillar. Compared with him, I, Wen Xuan, is really insignificant..." Finally, County Magistrate Wen came to this conclusion, and at the same time made a clear idea. In the future, he would follow the lead of County Magistrate Li and do a good job. Maybe he would benefit from him and get further promotion.

With a certain idea, he was even more energetic. He immediately turned around and ordered the people below to continue repairing the embankment and build a longer flood control embankment. Although the danger was temporarily eliminated, the defenses that should be done must be done.

...

Li Ling was indeed too tired this time. After returning to the county government, he fell on his bed without even washing. Then he slept until the next day, and was woken up by a burst of hunger. When he woke up, his body felt a little sore. It was the sequelae left by many heavy work done yesterday.

When he got up and moved his body, his condition was better. He smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Everyone said that he was useless and was really right. His body was too weak. Originally, I was not like this, but recently I have no time to exercise because of various things. It seems that no matter how busy I am in the future, I cannot forget to exercise. This is the foundation of everything."

As he muttered something, Li Ling wiped it quickly and then left the door. He saw a person in the yard practicing martial arts carelessly. It was Yang Qingxiao. She had a graceful figure and light movements, like a swallow flying all over the yard, making it difficult to completely capture her figure. It was not until the end that he saw a flash of sight and found that she had arrived in front of him.

"Are you okay?" Yang Qingxiao asked with concern.

"I felt much better after a night's sleep."

"That's good. I've prepared some food for you, and I'll give it to you." Yang Qingxiao said and was about to leave, but as soon as she turned around, Li Ling grabbed her hand. With her strength, she could naturally shake off Li Ling's claws with just one swing, but somehow, this made her a little at a loss, and she was stunned as if she was lit into a hole: "What do you want to say?"

Li Ling smiled. The contrast of this heroic woman suddenly turning into a little white rabbit was too interesting. He said, "I just want to ask you, what have you prepared?"

"I'm putting a bowl of chicken noodle soup in the kitchen and it's hot." Yang Qingxiao answered quickly, struggled a little, but still failed. This made her look back in confusion, and saw Li Ling blinking at herself again, "Why are you so distant? Didn't you agree to call me that last night?"

These words made Yang Qingxiao's pretty face turn red and she stammered: "What? I forgot..."

"Then don't think about leaving. Let's accompany me here to figure out what to call." Li Ling suddenly started to play tricks, and said, pulling her, holding her little hand a little stronger.

"You..." Yang Qingxiao felt even more shy, her face blushed as if she was covered with a piece of red cloth. She wanted to break free, but after seeing Li Ling's pale smile, she couldn't get up again. She also thought about how hard he had been in the past two days. Finally, her heart softened, and she shouted softly: "Li Lang, I'm calling you Mr. Li Lang, right?"

"Oh, it sounds so nice. Xiao'er..." Li Ling then let go with satisfaction. He only felt that it was quite good to have a little teasing between the two in private.

Yang Qingxiao hummed first, then laughed again. With these two sounds of Li Lang, the last bit of shyness in her heart disappeared. Originally, the two of them were in love and had an engagement before, so the name was nothing.

Just when Li Ling was accompanied by a beauty and was eating the fragrant chicken noodle soup and feeling a little relieved, Li Moyun's voice rang out from the outside: "Miss Yang, has he woken up? Now the people from several villages such as Xiaquanwa are all outside the city, waiting for the adults to give them an explanation and settle them."
Chapter completed!