The one responsible for this matter was the county military officer and the local chief. When he asked around at the time, they all said it was incredibly sturdy. It wasn't some dangerous dam; usually, a newly constructed one could hold for ten years without any issue. Even if it was slightly less than perfect, seven or eight years should be fine, right?
But it collapsed in less than five years, and this was even after the flood season had passed. Had it not been so...
Just thinking about the consequences made County Magistrate Fu shiver uncontrollably.
The court wouldn't care who built that embankment; if something happened during his term, it would be his responsibility.
So he had to repair the dam, and repair it well!
But where would the money come from?
Mr. Zhuang, who rarely sat down with Old Master Bai to eat and drink, was also talking about the embankment issue. "The chief came to see me today, mentioning that the county governmental office might issue a labor order."
