As soon as Du Yan finished speaking, Wen Hu hurriedly said, "Yes, my subordinates have also tracked down their tracks. Someone saw them at the entrance of the town and they all left. They went southeast, probably to the Sanjiang Dam."

Pei Yuanhao and I frowned immediately.

Sanjiang Dam.

At this time, in addition to us, there are people who will go to Sanjiang Dam?

But when I thought about it, I felt a little confused: "What are they doing in Sanjiang Dam? And - the action is so big."

"Sanjiang Dam..."

Pei Yuanhao muttered these four words. He suddenly remembered something and asked Wenhu to call the store over again. The store didn't know what happened, so he hurried over: "What are the instructions for the distinguished customer?"

Pei Yuanhao asked: "I ask you, will the Sanjiang Dam open to release floods in the near future?"

The shop nodded quickly: "Yes, the day is just these few days."

"Is it very disturbing every time the flood is discharged?"

"What the distinguished guest said is of course a big deal. Every time the gate is opened, the earth is shaking and the house is shaking. We are not affected by the fishing people on the river. Those of you who are fishing on the river cannot get into the water for a month, which makes them suffer."

"oh."

"Not to mention opening the gate, it rains every day when the gate is ready to open it, and it is rare to see sunshine." He said, tilting his head and looking outside, saying, "The guest has been here for the past two days, and it has not rained heavily. But looking at this, when the gate is opened, I am afraid it will rain a few more times."

Pei Yuanhao nodded and waved his hand: "You go down."

The store timidly stepped down again.

I looked back at him and Pei Yuanhao said, "The Sanjiang Dam is related to too many prefectures and counties around me. Once there is a problem, half of the Central Plains will be destroyed."

My face changed suddenly: "You mean-"

"I can't be sure yet," he said silently, "his own men are also heading towards Xichuan. If something happens at this time, he will not be able to get it."

I frowned and said, "But no matter what, every time I open the gate, it is important to be disturbed."

"Of course I know this."

After he finished speaking, he turned around and ordered Wen Hu and the others: "Prepare, I will also go to Sanjiang Dam today."

I also turned back and told Du Yan at the same time that others were fine. Wenhu and Wenbao brothers immediately advised: "Emperor, if there is really danger on the dam, the emperor cannot take risks in person."

"Yes, the emperor, those people have no clear purpose, so it's better not to come here in person."

They still had something to say, but I had put down my bowl and chopsticks and turned back to my room, changed into a clean and neat set of clothes, and still had a short knife in my boots.

Su Su said worriedly: "Miss, is there any danger there?"

I smiled and said, "Where is no danger? When people sit at home, disasters will come from the sky. But just go over and take a look. Don't worry, just guard it here."

She changed her face as soon as she heard this: "No, I want to follow the eldest lady!"

"Aren't you worried about danger?"

"I'm going even more if I'm in danger!"

This old saying was the same, and I was amused and crying. I knew that I could only ask her to prepare well, and then the two of them went downstairs.

When I went down, Pei Yuanhao was not there, but when I went out to get on the horse, I saw him walking down in a neat outfit. His servant led him a tall horse from the trough room behind him.

I said, "Your Majesty, too?"

He looked at me: "Do you think I will let you go alone?"

I turned my head aside without saying a word. Seeing that Chalin and Chabixing had also come down, of course, this matter could not be hidden from them. After the past two days of recuperation, Chabixing was much more energetic, but Chabixing still supported him worriedly: "With your body like this, what if the wound is cracked?"

Chalin waved his hand and said, "You haven't seen it. After Yao Lao used the medicine, his wounds were scabbed, so it was not so easy to crack. Why did you become so long-winded?"

Chabixing twisted him, but he could only help him out carefully and get on the horse.

Pei Yuanhao looked at the person and said, "Everyone is careful all the way", then waved his hand and walked forward together.

It was not too early when we went out. The shops on both sides of the street opened one after another, and there were gradually pedestrians on the road. There were probably no strangers here recently, so everyone saw that our team of people came over to watch the fun in a novel way. Just like before, there were many women in this town. With the folk customs in Shu, the women's temperament was fierce and domineering. They all surrounded and stared at Pei Yuanhao, Cha Bixing, and Du Yan and others. Their husband stood behind him and nagged without listening.

After finally coming out of the crowded place, I walked a few miles southeast, and the sound of the river gradually became clear.

When you look up, you can still see the water mist rising from the gaps between the mountains.

The further you go, the less people are, the sheep's intestine path is surrounded by mountains. The road that has rained before is still muddy and not dry, so it is difficult to walk. However, after walking around a mountain road, the road becomes spacious, but there are weeds on both sides, almost one person tall.

I know, we are very close to the dam.

This road was obviously built when the dam was built back then, and it must be to facilitate the transportation of soil and stones. It rained a few days ago, but it washed it clean. Even if you ride a horse, you can feel a refreshing coolness on the ground.

We rode our horses onto that road.

However, Wenhu and Wenbao were riding horses and walking in front with a team of people. Pei Yuanhao and I, as well as Chabixing, and others, were walking in the center and behind Du Yan. Although there were many people, everyone didn't say a word, and they could only hear the sound of horse hooves and their footsteps. They echoed on this road. The more weeds went in, the higher the weeds, almost one person was already higher.

I couldn't help but remember the situation when I met Wei Yang at the foot of the West Mountain.

Pei Yuanhao looked at me thinking and said, "What are you thinking?"

I said, "You said, what do those people want to do when they come?"

Pei Yuanhao was stunned for a moment before saying, "Didn't we have discussed this issue just now?"

“…”

When I thought about it, I had indeed thought about this problem just now.

I can't think of the answer, so I came here first, at least not too passive.

So I shook my head and let myself wake up a little, and then continued to hold the reins and rode forward. Although the road was spacious, I knew what was ahead, so I didn't move quickly. I walked in the middle of the weeds for a few hours. Although there was no sun, the sky was much darker than before. It was obvious that it was dusk and finally came out of the weedy road.

As soon as we reached the intersection, everyone stayed there.

In front of us is a blue water area, with no sight at first sight. The breeze slowly blew, and countless ripples were ventilated. A thin mist evaporated on the water surface, drifting with the wind, and then condensed again after a while. The vast smoke waves were like a fairyland, which made people unable to open their eyes for a while.

I heard some people cry out in surprise.

All those who saw this scene for the first time would be the same. Even when I was a child, I was stunned when I saw this endless water for the first time. I was led forward by my mother for a long time before I came to my senses and asked her in anger: "Mom, is this the sea?"

When it echoed, my mother looked down at me and smiled faintly.

She didn't answer me, but for some reason, now when she recalled her smile at that time, she seemed to feel inexplicably sad.

Is it because my memory is wrong?

Although the Sanjiang Dam was built by the court at the time, it was indeed very beneficial to Xichuan. It was precisely because of this dam that the drought in Shu was alleviated. Later, the flood and drought followed people without knowing the famine, and Shu became a rich and prosperous country in the hearts of the world.

Why does my mother's smile feel a little sad when I talk about this place?

It must be my memory that went wrong.

While everyone was amazed at the vast waters, Pei Yuanhao turned around and looked at me, his eyes seemed a little complicated, and he said, "What are you thinking?"

For some reason, he kept asking me what I was thinking today. Is it important to think what I thought?

I shook my head: "It's okay."

He glanced at me, then turned to look ahead, and said, "This place - you should have been here many times, right?"

I nodded gently.

I did come here many times when I was a child, but I never saw the scenery here, because the water formed by the dam intercepting the river is indeed like a vast ocean inland. Ordinary people can't walk for a few days or nights. Even if our place is already in the middle, it will take a long time to get to the dam.

Pei Yuanhao said: "Then, where should we go?"

I looked at the surrounding scenery, then reached out and pointed to the east: "Then."

Because it was cloudy and it was dark earlier than usual. We could no longer see the road clearly just after You hour. Wenhu and Wenbao lit a torch and walked along the river for a long time. It was not until it was completely dark that we finally found a relatively flat beach area and decided to stay here for a night.

The things were ready-made, and they moved very quickly. In a short while, several tents were built.

Of course, we couldn't get tired of work. After getting off the horse, I slowly walked to the riverside alone. My eyes were dim and even the sound of the water flow was very small.

This place is not actually a river flow. It is just a water area that was deliberately retained after the dam was built to intercept the river water. It looks like a warehouse containing river water. But I know that this warehouse is expensive, flooding dozens of prefectures and counties, and hundreds of thousands of people left their hometowns. The original water situation was actually very low, but now, we see that the rolling low mountains around us are already the tops of the past.

I squatted down and carefully identified the waters with the fire behind me. I could also see the soft sand and soil under my feet, with many small black holes on it. This was not unfamiliar to me. After it rained, the earthworms would drill out of the mud, leaving many such small holes. Back then, I came here with my mother to fish, and every time after the rain, I could catch a basket of fat fish with a few earthworms.

It’s a pity that there is no such leisure now.

Not only did I not have that leisure, but my mind was tense all the time. I squatted down, reached out and soaked in the cold water, washing away the cold sweat that popped out of my palm at some point. At this time, another sound of footsteps came from behind me.

You don't have to look back and know who it is.

Pei Yuanhao walked behind me, looked at me for a while, and then said in a deep voice: "What are you thinking?"

This is the sentence again.

I didn't say anything immediately, but still soaked my palm in the water. I waited until the heat in my palm slowly fell with the coldness of the river, and then turned around and looked at him. Under the dim light, I couldn't see the expression on his face clearly, and I felt that his eyes were a little flashing on this night, as if his mood was at this moment.

I suddenly said, "Does your Majesty have something to say to me?"

“…”

He asked those words many times this day, and I didn't know how many times he asked. At the beginning, I didn't pay much attention. At this time, I finally came to my senses. He must have something to say to me, so he kept doing this.

Sure enough, after hearing what I asked, his originally complicated expression became unstable at this time.

I rarely see Pei Yuanhao like this.

Many times, he is very smart and restrained, and can make decisions, and is hesitant and dragged on the mud never happens to him, but today, he seems a little abnormal.
To be continued...