Ma Hanshan looked toward Xiao Zheng and Hao Qi, as if wanting to confirm something further. 。Hao Qi nodded and said, "Secretary He is right. We met Huang Guowei through Minister Xiao and Director Liu. Initially, Huang Guowei agreed to let us come to Shu and make all the decisions ourselves about whether or not to send you back." Xiao Zheng also nodded to Ma Han Shan, then said, "Secretary Jiang also supports the campaign to eliminate black and evil forces..." 。"This is Xiao Zheng's judgment. If Jiang Kui hadn't supported it, they wouldn't have been allowed to seek support in Huating initially!
Ma Han Shan was also moved. When he was still in Panshan City, Secretary He's attitude towards combating black and evil wasn't so resolute! Today, he came personally to invite him back, which shows that the municipal Party committee has made up its mind to fight against black and evil." 。For years before this, as the leader of the Ma Hanshan area in Gongfeng district, he endured immense pressure, relentlessly battling with criminal elements. As a result, he was "reassigned" to aid Sichuan. Now, the situation has changed. The provincial and municipal leaders have reached a consensus, presenting an opportunity to eradicate these criminal elements once and for all. 。If it had been in the past, Ma Han shan would probably have been overjoyed and cheered! But now, he hesitated, looked at He Xinliang, and asked, "Secretary He, since Secretary Jiang and your opinions are the same, this campaign to sweep away black and evil forces wouldn't be difficult, right? The police, supervisory commission, Discipline Inspection Commission and other departments could join forces." 。"He Xinliang, facing the mighty Ma Han Shan, took a sip of his tea and murmured, 'It's easy to gather thousands of soldiers, but finding a capable general is hard.'" 。。He still said, "Secretary He, I'll go back and think about it today, and give you a reply tomorrow, can I?" He Xinliang smiled and said, "Of course, we came rather suddenly, and actually disrupted your work schedule." 。You should give it some thought. 。"Are you sure you want to go back to the county today?"
Ma Han Shan said firmly, "The weather was a bit of a problem earlier, I still need to go back." 。If the weather is as usual tomorrow, I'll accompany you all to another place. 。He Xinliang nodded and said, "Okay" 。See you tomorrow. 。"Ma Hanshan shook hands with everyone and hurried away." 。"He Xinxing turned to He Xinaliang and said: 'Secretary He, I feel that Secretary Ma is very invested in this work, and seems to have feelings for Chuan County.'" 。"He Xinliang thought for a moment and said, “I just noticed that Lu Dong’s female boss Mu Fengyan always looks at Ma Hanshan differently. Ma Hanshan seems to approve of her too. You guys think, are Ma Hanshan and Boss Mu secretly in love? That's why he doesn't want to leave this place?” Xiao Zheng and Hao Qi didn't notice this detail, nor did they think about it this way. Both were surprised that Secretary He Xinliang had such a gossipy side." 。Xiao Zheng smiled and said, “I didn't realize it. Secretary He...” 。"Haoqi also smiled and said, "I didn't see it either." 。“
Saying that, the two walked out of the private room first. He Xinliang shook his head slightly and muttered to himself, “Can't even see this so obviously? It seems their emotional intelligence isn't high!”
After returning to the room, Xiao Zheng pushed open the French window again and walked to the balcony, looking at the night scene. Rou City was ranked second or third in size among the cities in Shu. Before the earthquake, it was also a prosperous metropolis in Shu. Although it was slightly less lively now, by nightfall, it was still brightly lit, dyeing the night sky with a pink glow!
Xiao Zheng wanted to find traces of the sudden lightning and thunder, but there was nothing left, even making one feel as if it had all been an illusion.” 。However, Xiao Zheng didn't drink any alcohol, and he was very sober. To say that what he said before was an hallucination was impossible. 。Extraordinary things always have their reasons. Xiao Zheng thought again of the phone call from Xiao Jingyu. 。About aftershocks, in Xiao Zheng's heart it was like a sword hanging there. 。Looking at the time, it was past nine o'clock. Xiao Zheng originally wanted to give Xiao Jingyu another call. 。It's getting late now. Xiao Jingyu works during the day and takes care of her son, Xiao Yuan, in the evening. She must be incredibly busy and exhausted. 。If he called again, it would only increase her worry. Xiao Zheng thought about it and felt a little sorry for her, so he pressed down on the urge to call. 。He wondered if he should just call his father, Xiao Rongrong, and ask him to inquire with the family's ritual officer, Yao Wénchāng? But then he thought, it would be better to ask Old Butler Weng directly. 。After all, the communication between Uncle Weng and Yao Wenchang is very frequent. 。Xiao Zheng then called Mr. Weng. Mr. Weng answered quickly: "Young Master, are things going smoothly for you in Shuchuan?" It seemed that Mr. Weng was also aware that Xiao Zheng was in Shuchuan. He said, "So far, everything is going smoothly." 。<<>>。"I am, of course, happy to be of service, young master. Please tell me what you need." 。Xiao Zheng then told Weng Benchu about Xiao Jingyu's phone call earlier reminding him about the aftershocks, as well as the shocking lightning and thunder that suddenly appeared in Rou City during dinner. He also asked Weng Benchu to confirm with the officiating priest Yao Wenchang once more. 。"Master Wen, I understand. I'll call Old Yao right away." 。“I’ll be waiting for your call,” 。Xiao Zheng went to wash his face. When he came out of the restroom, his phone rang. It wasn't a call from Weng Benchu, but a stranger. 。Xiao Zheng picked up the phone and asked, “Who is this?” “Young Master, it’s Yao Wenchang.” 。。Yao Wenci said: "Young master, the old man just called me and asked about the aftershocks." 。I think it's clearer if I explain it to you directly than having him relay the message. That's why I called. 。"That's good, it won't be easily misunderstood," 。Before, I didn't have your contact information, so I asked Wong the housekeeper. 。"Yao Wenchang said, 'The situation is this. From the vibration analysis of the Nine-Claw Cauldron, there will still be earthquakes in Shu in the near future.'" 。The "Nine Clawed Tripod" predicts earthquakes in a way different from popular methods today. The "Nine Clawed Tripod" doesn't sense physical mechanical vibrations, but rather energy fluctuations. 。To be specific, I won't explain it to you. Over the years, "Nine-Clawed Tripod" has been very effective in predicting both family matters and earthquakes. 。You can ask the old man about this. 。"Since you say so, I won't need to ask Old Butler Wong. I believe you." 。Thank you for your trust, young master. 。"Yao Wuchang said, 'Today, did Sichuan Province witness a powerful display of lightning and thunder?' Xiao Zheng was surprised: 'Yes, Elder Yao, you noticed it too?' Yao Wuchang said: 'We also detected the relevant situation' " 。<<>>。"Xiao Zheng said: 'Good, I understand. Thank you!'" Yao Wenchang said: "What's there to be polite about with an old man like me?! The old master and young master both care very much about you, little master. You must take care of yourself in Shu!"
After ending the call with Yao Wenchang, Xiao Zheng fell into deep thought. Yao Wenchang's words seemed credible. 。However, Yao Wenchang's evidence was ultimately just an "ancient tripod," not the advanced equipment used by the seismological bureau. Even if Xiao Zheng believed it himself, it would still be very difficult to convince others with this. 。Xiao Zheng thought of another person, Professor Yunqi. 。The leaders of the State Seismological Bureau, Xiao Zheng, are currently unreachable. It's too late to find them now, and besides, we've already consulted with provincial and municipal authorities, who informed us that the State Seismological Bureau did not predict any severe aftershocks. So there's no point in contacting them. 。On the contrary, Professor Yunqi's wide experience might offer some guidance. 。However, Professor Yunqi's whereabouts are unpredictable. Whether you can reach him by phone now is also a question mark. 。But no matter what, Xiao Zheng still picked up his phone and wanted to try. 。Sometimes, it's just like that. When you think something is impossible, it turns out to be possible. Professor Yunqi answered Xiao Zheng's call and said he was resting in Huajing for two days and would leave for the Changbai Mountains in Northeast China for a new round of geological surveys the day after tomorrow. 。Xiao Zheng knew that Professor Yunqi liked things to be simple and straightforward, so he skipped the pleasantries and went straight to the point. He told Professor Yunqi about the prediction of the "Nine-Clawed Cauldron" in his family, the unusual lightning and thunderbolts last night, and consulted with him about the possibility of a strong aftershock. Professor Yunqi listened intently and then said with considerable certainty: “There is a high probability of an aftershock.” 。"Xiao Zheng hurriedly asked, "Then why didn't the national and local seismological bureaus predict it?"
Professor Yunqi said, "It's very normal that it wasn't predicted" 。Because, to this day, humans cannot accurately predict earthquakes. The reason is that plate movement occurs underground and its motion is quite irregular with an uncertain time interval, making prediction difficult. 。Moreover, aftershocks and main shocks are quite different in scale. 。The main shock is caused by the compression of tectonic plates, but aftershocks are not. Aftershocks are a phenomenon where energy in the fault rupture from the main shock hasn't been fully released and needs to be further released to bring the plates back to balance. 。So, aftershocks are modern technology cannot predict, perfectly normal. 。My opinion is that, for the sake of precaution, it's still important to do preventive work. 。"Professor Yunqi, now that you say it, I understand even better. " 。"Xiao Zheng said, “Thank you very much!” Professor Yunqi said, “You’re welcome. My phone will still be reachable tomorrow, but the day after tomorrow I’ll be going to Changbai Mountain, so it might not be. If you have any problems tomorrow, you can still call me.” 。"Xiao Zheng said, “Thank you, I understand!”
On the way back to the county, Ma Han Shan was still conflicted in his heart." 。Panshan is his hometown, and eliminating black and evil forces is an unavoidable task for Panshan and even the Liupan Mountain area to achieve poverty alleviation and common prosperity. He has been fighting against black and evil forces for so long, accumulating rich experience. With the support of the superior leaders, he will surely be able to eradicate this tumor!
Meanwhile, in Chuan County, after several months, his work has also opened up in the midst of hardship. The people in the disaster area urgently need to rebuild their homes and regain confidence. If he just leaves like this, will all the previous efforts be wasted? Will the resources be greatly wasted? It's really uncertain!
He really can't figure it out! 。<<>>

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