Rumbles of muffled thunder echoed outside the house as urgent reports fluttered back and forth like snowflakes between the official residences. The courtyard was empty, littered only with muddy footprints. Nearly all soldiers who could be dispatched were sent out to aid and gather information. Voices clamored non-stop amidst debates and accusations while candles on the brass candelabra melted rapidly.
Nobody slept that night.
With the next day's crowing of roosters, a pale streak of dawn lit up the sky.
"Chang Country is surrounded by mountains on three sides; the people were evacuated in time, so the casualties are minimal. After the flood diversion, most counties and prefectures were preserved, but the situation in South Xiangshan is now a vast expanse of water, and the specifics are still unknown."
"How about the military casualties?"
