Chapter 421: The city wall repair project is about to be completed, but a crack leads to twists and turns
In this huge project of restoring the city wall of Yingtian Prefecture, there is a group of people.

Although they were dressed in coarse cloth and their faces showed signs of fatigue from work, they were shouldering the heavy responsibility of transporting materials for the project.

Look at those heavy carriages, pushed forward slowly on the rugged road by the people’s efforts.

The ruts were deeply dug into the ground, as if telling of the hardships of the journey, but they never uttered a word of complaint.

Prince of Jin, Zhu Gang, stood aside and saw it all.

The gratitude in his heart was like a surging river, surging and endless.

Zhu Gang narrowed his eyes slightly, and his eyes gradually became a little blurred.

It seemed as if through the busy scene before my eyes, I could see the vivid figures of the people.

They either bent over and pushed the cart hard, or shouted slogans to help.

Those figures gradually blurred in Zhu Gang’s eyes, but were engraved very clearly in the depths of his heart.

Zhu Gang’s lips trembled slightly, and his voice unconsciously became a little deeper.

His words were filled with deep respect for everyone, and they seemed to be a whisper from the deepest part of his heart, filled with sincere and intense emotions.

“These people are the foundation of our Ming Dynasty.

Without their dedicated help, this project would not have been able to progress to this point!”

The Minister of Works Xue Xiang, who was standing nearby, was also deeply touched.

He could not help but nod his head in agreement, and sighed, “Yes, Your Highness is absolutely right.

The country and people of our Ming Dynasty depend on the unity of all the people.

Only then can it be as stable as Mount Tai and as solid as iron!

Every brick and stone, every inch of land, is the result of everyone’s hard work.”

Xue Xiang’s sigh was as if he had comprehended the laws governing the operation of all things in this world.

It echoes in the air with a kind of insight into the world and endless emotion.

However, things happen unexpectedly. Just when everyone thought that everything would go smoothly and the project would be completed.

A minor official from the Ministry of Works came running over like an ant on hot pan.

The clerk was running out of breath, with beads of sweat the size of beans on his forehead rolling down his cheeks and hitting the ground with a “patter”.

He looked in a state of disarray, as if he had just experienced a life-and-death race.

He leaned close to Xue Xiang’s ear with a panicked look and whispered a few words anxiously in a low voice.

Xue Xiang’s originally pleasant face suddenly seemed to be covered by a layer of frost and became extremely solemn.

The solemn look was like a dark cloud, which instantly covered his originally bright face.

Xue Xiang slowly turned his head to look at Zhu Gang, frowning, and slowly said, “Your Highness, a clerk just reported that some cracks were found in a very hidden corner of the city wall.

Although it seems to be fine at the moment, I am afraid that it will have a great impact on the stability of the city wall in the future. What should I do?”

There was a hint of worry in Xue Xiang’s voice, and that worry was like an invisible rope.

It was tightly wrapped around everyone’s hearts, causing everyone present to feel a tightness in their hearts.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gang felt his heart sink suddenly. The heart that had just been at ease was instantly hanging high again.

His face suddenly turned as pale as paper, like the first snow that fell in winter, without a trace of blood.

Zhu Gang subconsciously clenched his fists, and his knuckles made a “cracking” sound due to the force.

The sound seemed particularly harsh in the sudden silence, as if it was a warning bell of doom.

Zhu Gang thought to himself: “How is this possible?

I have been paying close attention to every step, from the selection of materials to the supervision of construction. How could such a problem still occur? “

His heart was like a turbulent sea, with all kinds of emotions intertwined.

There are doubts, self-blame and worries, just like a tangled mess that cannot be cut or sorted out.

But Zhu Gang was a man who had experienced many ups and downs after all. He quickly calmed himself down and knew that this was not the time to panic.

Zhu Gang then pretended to be calm and said to Xue Xiang: “Minister Xue, what should we do?
During the previous inspection, we clearly did not find such a situation. Is there something hidden?”

Although he tried hard to remain calm, his slightly trembling voice still revealed his inner panic.

The sound was like a leaf trembling in the wind. Although it tried hard to maintain its posture, it still couldn’t hide its fragility.

At this time, Zhu Gang opened his eyes wide and stared at Xue Xiang closely.

His eyes were filled with anxiety and confusion.

It was like a wild beast trapped in a cage, eager to find a way out and escape this sudden predicament.

When everyone heard this, they all gathered around, with worried looks on their faces.

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The originally relaxed and joyful atmosphere suddenly became tense and depressing.

The tense atmosphere was like a thick fog.

It permeated among the crowd, making it hard to breathe.

Just then, an old craftsman stood up.

He was wearing a coarse linen shirt, which was worn out by time and labor.

His face was covered with deep wrinkles, which were like ravines, recording the hardships and vicissitudes of the old craftsman’s life.

His hands were trembling slightly, and he was a little panicked, but he mustered up the courage to say: “Your Highness, I think it may be caused by the heavy rain a few days ago.

The rain fell fast and hard, like a river bursting its banks.

Although we took protective measures at the time, there was no guarantee that rain would not seep into the walls that had not yet completely dried, which caused the cracks to appear. “

The old craftsman’s voice was a little hoarse, which was the mark left by years of hard work and wind and sun.

At this moment, there was a hint of guilt in the old craftsman’s eyes, as if he felt that the appearance of the crack was his fault.

After hearing what he said, Zhu Gang thought about it carefully and felt that what the old craftsman said made sense.

But at this moment he didn’t bother to find out the reason. The most urgent task was to find a way to solve this hidden danger.

Zhu Gang took a deep breath and said to Xue Xiang sincerely, “Minister Xue, now that things have come to this, please give me some time.

I will do everything I can to repair this crack and ensure that the city wall is safe and sound.”

Zhu Gang’s tone was firm and powerful, like the surging waves, hitting the coast again and again, showing his determination and responsibility.

Zhu Gang straightened his chest, with his hands clenched into fists at his sides. His posture was like that of a warrior about to go to the battlefield, ready to take on any challenge.

Xue Xiang looked at Zhu Gang’s determined eyes, nodded and said, “Since Your Highness has made this decision, then we will do as Your Highness says.

But the deadline cannot be too long, after all, the matter of the city wall is of great importance.

It concerns the safety of Yingtian Prefecture and even the defense of the entire Ming Dynasty!”

Xue Xiang’s words were still calm and businesslike. He acknowledged Zhu Gang’s determination, while emphasizing the importance of the city wall and the urgency of time.

It was like a wake-up call in this tense situation, reminding everyone not to take it lightly.

Zhu Gang, who accepted the task, immediately summoned a group of craftsmen and related personnel who were involved in the restoration of the city wall.

Everyone gathered in a spacious tent and began to discuss how to repair the cracks in the city wall.

(End of this chapter)