There was progress in Yongzhou, but there were changes in Xinfeng County.

After several days of sweltering heat, the sky finally changed. Thick dark clouds gradually came in, and the distant sky became gloomy...

The storm is coming, this is the consensus of everyone.

Outdoor construction has been stopped, and we are doing our best to protect ourselves. God will not give you time. You never know when a heavy rain will hit.

The only thing you can do is prepare in advance!

There is a lot to do.

The fired cement must be well protected. If it gets wet by rain, it will become useless...

Taking advantage of this time, Wang Kang arranged for laborers to dig ditches along the outside of Xinfeng County. If there is a heavy rain, firstly, the flood can be discharged, and secondly, water can be stored to become a moat...

Everything was going on at a tight pace, but God did not give him much time after all. In the evening of this day, dark clouds gathered over Xinfeng County.

Along with bursts of thunder, raindrops began to fall...

"Quick, put the sandbags over here again!"

"Go and see if it's still covered over there..."

"Er baby, go home, stop going up the mountain!"

Not only Wang Kang was making arrangements, but even the people were very nervous.

Every year due to flash floods, Xinfeng County suffers countless disasters, and how many villages are destroyed by flash floods...

Over time, the raindrops connect into lines, forming a rain curtain.

The weather is getting cooler, but Wang Kang's mood is a little heavy.

Although protection has been taken as much as possible, no one can tell how heavy the rain will be and how powerful the flash flood will be.

"Master Kang, I'm afraid this rain is unusual!"

Nie Zhongxing said with a sad face,

Wang Kang asked: "Have the arrangements been made for the people who immigrated?"

To build a new city, some of the residential buildings had been demolished, leaving these people with no houses to live in. Wang Kang first built simple residences in the open space outside the city.

But these shelters do not guarantee safety from heavy rains and flash floods.

"It's settled," Nie Zhongxing responded.

Wang Kang said again: "Where is the tunnel? That is the most important place. There must be no problem...Don't let water pour in,"

"Don't worry about this,"

Nie Zhongxing said: "When you originally designed it, the tunnel entrance itself was on high ground, and there were special water channels above it, so there would be no problems!"

"Zhou Qing, order the family's private soldiers to be ready at any time. If there is a flash flood and somewhere is hit, dispatch as soon as possible..."

"Yes!" Zhou Qing responded.

The rain hit the ground and made a popping sound. Wang Kang stood in front of the window and watched. The rain was unexpected, disrupting his arrangements and affecting the progress of the construction.

But there is no choice but to wait.

Personnel have been arranged at each construction site to report the situation at any time...

Apart from that, nothing can be done.

Wang Kang returned to his study and took advantage of this time to continue to perfect the plan for building a new city.

This is a city that needs to consider a lot, not only civil construction, but also the corresponding city defense.

Think everything through.

At this moment, Wang Kang was thinking about whether to build a city wall...

The city wall is the most basic protection of a city. It can be equipped with soldiers to guard it and the establishment of fortifications, etc.

Xinfeng County also has a city wall, but it is low and dilapidated. If there is a war, it will not be effective at all.

Moreover, Wang Kangxin's plan expanded the original area, and the city wall was intended to be used as the inner city...

What to do?

Building a city wall, covering such a large area, is a huge project, and the current situation obviously cannot keep up.

If it were just an ordinary city wall, it would be meaningless...

Wang Kang rubbed his forehead and came to the window again. Through the rain curtain, he could see the mountains in the distance. Wang Kang's eyes suddenly lit up and he had an idea.

Xinfeng County is surrounded by mountains. This is a perfect natural barrier, a city wall? What kind of city wall do you want?

Not needed at all.

At the beginning, Xinfeng County was facing rampant banditry and difficulties. One of the major reasons was that it was mountainous and complex.

Why not just follow this example.

We just need to set up more sentries on the mountain, prepare enemy defense equipment, and block the main roads...

This is enough, far more useful than a city wall.

Right, that is it.

Since a new city is to be built, the defense must be different from other cities...

Wang Kang returned to the table and wrote down his thoughts on paper...

"Bang, bang,"

After a while, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in." Wang Kang said.

Qing Erniang came in holding an umbrella. After bowing, she said: "Master Kang, I have found out that Miss Zhang has indeed returned to Xuanwu City. As for the follow-up, we have not found out yet."

Wang Kang nodded in understanding, and it was understandable that Xuanwu City was Zhang Ao's base camp, how could it be easily discovered.

And he guessed that Zhang Xianxian must have something special to do when he went back this time.

Including what she said that day and the special pulse that was vaguely detected, there must be a deep secret in it...

"However, I will arrange manpower to lay out the ground net there," Qing Erniang added.

"There is news from Xiao Huan that Han Yuanyi has agreed to your arrangement, and he will fully cooperate."

This is good news.

Wang Kang thought for a while and then ordered: "Inform Xiao Huan and ask him to be there to secretly advise Han Yuanyi. Some of the people we have installed in the Yongding Earl's Mansion can be contacted by him and used occasionally."

"The Earl of Yongding's Mansion has spent a lot of effort to arrange and bribe people, and it is very important..."

Wang Kang said: "You can inform the department so that he can arrange things..."

"Anything else?"

"Tang Qingyi could have arrived today, but because of the rain, I'm afraid there will be delays..."

Qing Erniang said again: "Also, I am going to Kyoto to set up an intelligence network. After I leave, the mistress will be in charge of the underground network. I have already arranged for my subordinates to report."

The underground network belongs to the intelligence department, and its importance varies. Only the most trusted people can be responsible for it.

The mistress Qing Erniang was talking about was Li Qingman. During the contact, she and Yuan Yancai found out that the beautiful oiran next to Master Kang was the real master...

That's why we made this decision.

Wang Kang understood what Qing Erniang meant and nodded: "There are also family shops in Kyoto. If you encounter trouble or need money or supplies, you can go find them and I will notify the person in charge there."

"Yes," Qing Erniang responded.

Wang Kang stood up and walked to the window, looked at the rain outside and said calmly: "Let's wait until the rain passes before leaving..."

Qing Erniang looked at Wang Kang's back. Although it was still the same as before, she always felt that there was something different. She couldn't tell what the specific place was.

And this change seems to have occurred after Miss Zhang left...

The rain kept falling, and by evening it was almost dark.

Even the county government has water accumulation everywhere, let alone other places.

Wang Kang's heart is getting heavier and heavier!
Chapter completed!