Chapter 164 (Chapter 164 (Two in One)...)

For the residents of Changle City, the earthquake has passed.

But for the Central Committee, this is just the beginning.

The magnitude of the earthquake has come out, 7.9, which is enough to destroy most of Changle.

The people in Changle were rescued, but how to relocate them and provide food and drink for more than one million people is also a problem. In addition, there may be aftershocks, and they can't even move now.

In other words, the rescue team has to risk the possibility of aftershocks and arrive in Changle with a large amount of supplies.

Although Tang Le and his team's infrastructure engineering corps also have the task of "participating in rescue operations when necessary," their biggest task is to restore the road in and out of Changle and the outside world, complete communication maintenance, and buy time for the team delivering supplies.

Although the country had made all arrangements, Song Yao did not forget to remind her on the phone:

"Reporters will also go there, and then everything will be broadcast on TV."

He also thought deeply about that period in the history of Central Continent where the people of Central Continent had low self-esteem and national power and worshiped foreign countries.

At such a critical moment, it is natural for the whole Central Continent and the whole world to see how great they are!

Although it had been decided long ago that reporters would be sent to record such a significant historical moment, the other person on the phone immediately agreed to the reminder from the little expert on Song Medicine.

Song Yao then hung up the phone with satisfaction and continued to gnaw on the buns to detect the band.

After a few hours, they first welcomed reporters from Zhongzhou Broadcasting.

Everyone in the entire control room was a little confused.

Song Yao, who had been sleeping during the shift, woke up in a daze, with confusion written all over his fair and tender face.

"Sister Zhou, why are you here?"

That's right, the reporters who came this time are all acquaintances, and 80% of them are the staff members who were interviewed by the Snow Penguin Car last time. It may be because they were already familiar with these children last time that they were sent here. Got here.

Zhou Mei, known as Sister Zhou, smiled and said:

"The record should not only record the epicenter area, but also all of you heroes who worked hard to help Changle avoid the tragedy of the earthquake."

The photographer had already started recording. Some experts who had been interviewed were relatively calm, but when they remembered that this was the Central Continent Network, they couldn't help but stand up straight.

Not to mention those comrades who have never been on TV. After being recorded like this, I don’t know where to put my hands and feet. I feel excited and proud at the same time. If I didn’t have time now, I just want to call my family immediately and say that I want to be on TV. Zhongzhou simulcast.

The adults couldn't contain their excitement, let alone the children.

A group of children headed by Song Yao had straightened their chests and glanced at the camera from time to time, as if "Although I take it very seriously, I just have to act indifferent."

Zhou Mei had seen them like this last time and was not too surprised. She just smiled and said:

"I know you still have work, don't worry about these lenses, just work normally."

Song Yao nodded seriously, coughed a few times, and tried hard to make his delicate voice deep and reliable:

"Don't show our faces when you put it on the TV. We have to maintain a sense of mystery."

The friends next to him nodded immediately. It was obviously Song Yao who said it. Seeing that the friends nodded, he couldn't help but follow the call.

The way a group of cute little experts nodded solemnly was so cute.

Zhou Mei couldn't help laughing: "Don't worry, your wishes will take priority."

The recording work began soon, mainly recording parts of the working environment that did not need to be kept confidential, the appearance of the building, and briefly interviewing some comrades for two or three minutes after their break time.

Song Yao's expression that said "I am a selfless hero, I fight for the people, for Central Continent, and for the world" soon became unbearable. Seeing that the camera didn't seem to be filming him, he quietly relaxed his body. He came closer to Zhou Mei and asked:

"Have the reporters who went to Changle set out?"

Zhou Mei was affected by his low tone and subconsciously answered in a low voice:

"All trains to Changle have been stopped and cannot be reached at all. Although they are already on their way there, they are expected to arrive very late. In order not to delay the recording, reporters have been dispatched from cities near Changle. Let’s go shoot first.”

After hearing this arrangement, Song Yao nodded with relief, and was about to say, "We must really amaze the whole world this time," when someone called out.

"Comrade Song Yao, the band has changed."

The child immediately entered the state and hurriedly turned back to debug, record and calculate. Zhou Mei hurriedly asked one of the photographers to point the camera there.

"It's an aftershock."

Song Yao put down his hand of quick calculation: "The time is exactly three hours later. The coordinates still need time. Let's inform them first so that everyone can prepare."

The communications near Changle are always in contact, just to be able to quickly deliver the news in this situation. As soon as the call is received, notifications are immediately started to everyone who is heading to Changle.

We should also discourage all ordinary people who want to enter Changle.

Even the capital city could feel the earthquake, and cities near Changle could naturally feel the earthquake. According to statistics, twelve provinces and cities have felt it.

A family about five hours' drive from Changle, when they were woken up by the earthquake, just like everyone around them, they ran out of the house in a hurry.

At this time, no one realized that such a strong shaking was just a shock.

They all thought there was an earthquake in the city where they lived, so they ran out regardless of the cold, and even slapped their neighbors' doors to wake them up.

After waiting for more than half an hour, nothing happened, and there was no other reaction. Then everyone carefully returned to their homes.

The hostess of this family had a huge uneasiness in her heart, but she was fine. She didn't know where her uneasiness came from. She waited until dawn and immediately called her daughter who worked in Changle.

This uneasiness reached its peak when I couldn't get through for the first time.

She quickly got up and went to the village chief's house. The village chief's son also worked in Changle. Because he and her daughter were from the same hometown, the two took care of each other and often went back to their hometown together.

The village chief and his family were not awake yet. They were a little confused when they were woken up by a knock on the door and learned about her purpose. After all, didn't her home have a phone?

After hearing that she couldn't get through to their daughter's phone, they expressed their understanding and immediately called their son, asking him to help ask what the situation was.

But when the call was made, the situation was exactly the same as what the hostess had encountered before.

I can't make any calls.

In many cities, many people with family members in Changle found uneasily that they could no longer contact their families.

No matter whether it is the phone number of my relatives, the government phone number of Changle, or the mayor's hotline, none of them can be reached.

It was still early in the morning, but countless phone rings were ringing in various cities, and news about a possible accident in Changle was circulating rapidly.

——"I really can't get in touch, even the mayor's hotline can't be reached."

——"Nai, I've called my uncle's workplace and colleagues, but they can't be reached."

——"Did something happen in Changle last night? Do you know what the situation in Changle is now?"

——"The call from the TV station told me to go to Changle. I'll leave first."

That prosperous city seemed like a lonely city at this moment.

Many people thought of last night's "earthquake", and with great uneasiness, at dawn, many families with relatives at home set foot on the road to Changle.

Those who have tricycles drive tricycles, those who have bicycles ride bicycles, and those who don’t have a car at home and can’t squeeze in a ride, use their feet to walk.

Everyone brought more or less large and small bags of food, planning to go visit their relatives right then and there if nothing happened.

But the closer they got to Changle, the more desperate they became.

Cities so far away from Changle can be affected, let alone the places closest to Changle.

Especially when entering the Changle area, the earth cracked and the mountains collapsed. The two highest mountains in Changle have disappeared, and half of the suburban houses have collapsed.

All of this reflects the conjecture that people are least willing to accept.

The huge shaking feeling last night was because of Changle.

It's not that their relatives can't answer the phone, it's that the whole of Changle can't answer the phone.

Just when the first group of people were filled with despair but refused to give up hope, they saw the familiar military green color.

A large number of soldiers are stationed here, driving military vehicles and moving huge rocks rolling down the mountain.

What a terrifying piece of stone it was. It looked as big as half a house, and a few trees could be seen underneath. Those tree trunks looked as thick as someone's waist, but they were still completely crushed by the stone.

Many people who had a premonition immediately had red eyes, and some people quickly ran over and asked:

"Comrade of the People's Liberation Army, what's going on? Did something happen in Changle last night? Was it an earthquake? How are the people here?"

Before he finished asking, tears could not help but flow down his face.

The sights we saw along the way shattered many people’s hopes that “maybe Changle’s base station is broken.” Those collapsed houses, unattended poultry, and cattle and sheep smashed to death on the side of the mountain all heralded the coming of Changle. What.

But how dare they believe that their relatives are still here.

The comrade who was a soldier who was being held back saw that the old man in front of him was crying so hard that he couldn't stand still, so he hurriedly helped him up:

"Uncle, don't worry. Listen to me. There was an earthquake in Changle, but everyone is fine. The central government moved everyone to a safe area overnight."

When he heard that there was really an earthquake in Changle, the uncle's feet went weak. If he hadn't been supported, he would have fallen to the ground. But after hearing this, he was instantly full of hope and at the same time a little unbelievable.

"Then, didn't that happen in the middle of the night? How could the central government move everyone away?"

Regarding this point, the soldier brother was actually a little skeptical, but this was what the army said, and they did not see any dead or injured residents in Changle along the way.

There was no one in the collapsed house in the suburbs. There was no blood, no cry for help, no family members crying in despair.

Although there was a mess everywhere, it was extremely quiet.

He had already believed most of it at this moment, and he could not help but answer with more confidence: "We only found out after receiving the notice from the superiors. Last night's earthquake was predicted by our country's earthquake prediction machine, so we urgently evacuated all Changle residents overnight. They are in a safe area now."

The uncle's eyes were still moist, but he believed it without hesitation when he heard this: "Really? Really?"

The soldier comrade nodded affirmatively: "It's true. Have you seen the trucks behind us? They are delivering food and drink supplies to the residents of Changle."

"If everyone hadn't been evacuated safely, how could we still be moving rocks here? We would have abandoned the car and gone in for rescue."

"Also, if you think about it carefully, did you not see anyone trapped under the house along the way?"

The uncle nodded repeatedly.

When they saw the house collapsed, they went to move wood and called out to see if anyone was there, but there was no response from all the houses. There was no one even in the houses that had collapsed less than half.

After carefully recalling it, I saw that the comrades in the army did not rush in to rescue, but were all working together to try to move the huge stone. The uncle was instantly relieved.

He didn't know a few words, so he just muttered: "Is there anything else that can predict the machine? Oh, this thing is really good. We won't be afraid of earthquakes in the future."

"Isn't that true? But sir, there are likely to be aftershocks in Changle. Before the danger is eliminated, you'd better not go in. If you want to go in, you must follow the troops."

There was no order from the superiors not to allow the nearby people to enter Changle, but they could still persuade them if they could.

The People's Liberation Army also guessed the reason why the order was not issued. There were so many people whose homes were in Changle. Even if they were told the facts, it would not make people feel at ease without seeing the exact pictures.

Instead of "uneasy people sneaking in", it would be better to let the troops take them with them. At least they can escape with the troops before danger comes.

Sure enough, the uncle chose to take the risk and enter without even thinking about it.

The most difficult thing for a parent in the world is that no matter how much he believes in the country, he can’t rest assured without seeing his daughter’s family safe with his own eyes. The uncle repeatedly promised:

"Don't worry, comrades, we are all powerful and can help. We will do whatever you ask us to do and we will never hold you back."

He even rolled up his sleeves and wanted to go up and help now: "We can help with this stone. Don't block us out. We can really help."

Even though he knew that the people inside were fine, seeing this old man looking haggard and with red eyes, and looking nervous for fear of being driven away, the comrades in the army couldn't help but have their eyes turn a little red.

He nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, as long as you are willing to follow the troops, you can go in, but you must pay attention to safety. More than half of the buildings inside have collapsed, and something may fall from the top at any time. It’s amazing on the head.”

They all wear the kind of hats used on construction sites, which are also urgently called by the country. Now they can only supply the troops who open roads and transport supplies. The rest will take time.

The uncle nodded in agreement, and the people around him also nodded.

When they went back and talked to the others who were waiting, it turned out that no one was willing to turn around and go home. Everyone wanted to stay and help, just to see their living relatives in person.

Similar situations occurred at various intersections entering Changle. Tang Le and the others had already arrived and were seizing the time to get through.

Now all the roads in and out of Changle are blocked, and even helicopters cannot take off because aftershocks may occur at any time. More than a million people can make do with one night in the open space without food or water, but they cannot always do so.

In particular, there are many old and weak people here, as well as many infants and young children.

You know, critically ill patients in major hospitals in Changle were temporarily moved to shelters. Due to the emergency last night, there was not much time to transport large medical equipment. Now all equipment is supported by solar generators.

But they can't hold on forever.

Although everyone is fine, it is undeniable that Changle is truly an isolated city now.

"One two one!!"

"One two one!!!"

"Work hard together!!!"

In front of a road, dozens of ordinary people and soldiers worked hard to push countless boulders and trees blocking the road.

On a bridge, Tang Le and other engineering soldiers tied ropes around their waists and repaired the collapsed bridge with sweat profusely.

On the side of a mountain, many comrades wearing police uniforms and firefighter uniforms were cleaning the buried road with shovels.

Various TV stations officially broadcast the news about a 7.9-magnitude earthquake in Changle City, Yushan Province. At the same time, it was also accompanied by the news that because Zhongzhou's earthquake prediction machine promptly reminded them, the central government was able to have enough time to evacuate all Changle residents.

Then everyone knew that communication in Changle City was interrupted, all routes to Changle were suspended, land transportation, air transportation, and water transportation were still being opened. More than one million people in Changle City were stranded in the refuge without food or water.

Countless people watched the paintings on TV closely.

They discussed how powerful earthquakes are, how our country actually has earthquake prediction machines, and how much food more than one million people can eat in a day.

Obviously there was no call from the country, but all the people of Central Continent seemed to subconsciously think that they should do something.

In Xinghe County, the county magistrate got up early for a meeting, and the factory director came voluntarily without waiting for him to find him, saying that his factory could donate a batch of helmets.

Apparently, although the news only mentioned a safety helmet emergency, the factory director remembered it quite clearly.

Many people are very busy on this day.

In various cities, food factories loaded batches of food onto trucks, trucks were dispatched, communities began to actively donate clothes and property, and a large amount of water resources embarked on the road to Changle.

Some people watched the news and knew that there were many pregnant women in the shelter. They washed and folded their children's used clothes and donated them. Doctors from many hospitals petitioned to go to support. A child put a picture book in the donation box, hoping to make his peers in the shelter happy.

If the central government had to take on everything before the news, then after the news, all the people of Zhongzhou contributed their own efforts.

The pressure on materials was instantly relieved, and even according to statistics, there was a surplus. When the final statistics were calculated, the leader who had not slept all night had frowned for the first time.

Even Song Yao smiled and happily asked 005 to help him cross out [earthquake] in the memo.

The child knew that the disaster in Changle would soon be over.

Although the communication had not been restored and the road had not been opened, Changle was still an isolated city.

But this time, behind this isolated city was the entire Zhongzhou.