Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 1671 Rescue
"Pillar!"

"You work at the coal station, do you want to go?"

In the crowd, an old lady saw many people around her looking at her and whispered a reminder.

After all, this is also an opportunity to gain face. When we talk about it later, the higher-ups will consider it appropriately.

After hearing this, Sha Zhu lowered his head and said nothing, which explained everything.

If someone else had come forward to call for it, he might have responded.

But this matter was led by Yang Xiaotao, so he would not go.

Besides, he is not a worker now.

But just when Sha Zhu was hesitating, Yi Zhonghai's eyes rolled and he immediately pulled Sha Zhu out.

“We were both workers before.”

As he said this, he stood at the end of the line.

People around didn't say much when they saw it.

At this time, no one knows what is going on outside.
Sha Zhu didn't even look at Yang Xiaotao, but he knew in his heart that those who followed Yang Xiaotao were living well now.

Yang Xiaotao didn't look at the two of them. He just looked at the fifty or so people in front of him and thought for a moment.

Then he said, "Comrades, it's dark now, and we've encountered such a big thing. We don't know what the situation is in the city, and we don't know how our superiors will react."

"But we can't just sit here and wait. The faster we rescue now, the more people we won't save!"

"so!"

“In times of crisis, our workers are needed!”

“Is anyone scared?”

Yang Xiaotao glanced at the crowd.

"Not afraid!"

The response was a cry of pride.

"Okay. Now, as the chief engineer of the machinery factory, I order Zhou Kui to lead ten workers from the machinery factory to go to the street office and obey Director Wang's command. If you meet workers from the machinery factory, tell them to settle their family affairs and then gather at the factory."

"Yes!"

"Wang Dashan, you take the remaining workers who are not from the machinery factory and assist the militia to maintain law and order in the entire alley."

"Yes!"

"Old Taoist, you and Master Yan are responsible for the security of the courtyard."

"it is good!"

"Workers from other machine shops, bring your handy tools, flashlights, and ropes, and follow me!"

After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, everyone took action immediately.

"I'll take some people out to help. If everything goes well, we'll have to go to the factory to check out the situation."

"If everything is fine here, go back!"

Ran Qiuye nodded, then asked worriedly, "You must be careful."

"Don't worry, I'll go check on mom first!"

"Ok!"

A moment later, Yang Xiaotao appeared with a bundle of ropes on his back, a flashlight in his hand, and an iron pipe. About twenty people stood behind him, each holding a handy tool. Many of them, like Yang Xiaotao, were carrying ropes and flashlights.

"go!"

As he spoke, Yang Xiaotao set off first, followed by Wangcai.

The people behind him left the courtyard one after another, and the people in the courtyard watched them leave with heavy hearts.

"Comrades!"

Ran Qiuye calmed down and walked aside, "Everyone listen to me!"

Everyone around looked over with puzzled expressions.

"All the men should go out to help with the rescue, and we women should also do our part."

"Let's cook, and send it to them after it's cooked. What do you think?"

After Ran Qiuye finished speaking, Liu Yuhua on the side immediately responded, "Qiuye is right, no one has eaten yet, let's cook for the children first, and then send it to them after they finish eating."

"Yes, let's cook."

Ran Qiuye nodded, "Third Aunt, you are in charge of the front yard."

The third aunt smiled and agreed, "Don't worry Qiuye, we promise to do it well."

"Sister Cuiping!"

Cuiping was extremely upset at this time. Yu Zecheng was not at home at this time, and she was very worried.

"Don't worry, we are all fine, and Director Yu will be fine too."

Cui Ping nodded, then returned to normal, "Leave the backyard to me."

Ran Qiuye nodded.

"Yuehua, come with me to the house. I have some meat and noodles. Bring out the wooden table and we will cook in this yard."

"Okay, I'll go with you."

“I’ll go home and get some noodles.”

"I'll get the bowl."

Everyone chatted with each other and soon the original dullness was swept away, and the whole courtyard became lively.

Qin Huairu looked at the distraught Qin Jingru, shook her head in disappointment, took the kitchen knife handed to her by an old lady, and went to the crowd to help.

If this courtyard doesn't integrate into the society, it will be completely isolated.

As for Jia Zhang, who was waiting for the funeral at home, she could only be inconvenienced for the time being.

After leaving the courtyard, Yang Xiaotao rushed towards the machinery factory.

Of course, their speed was not fast. Basically, they would go forward to investigate every time they passed by a compound, and if there was no problem, they would leave.

If there is a problem, bring someone in to help.

"Did the rope get caught?"

In a collapsed house, Yang Xiaotao was carrying a beam with two young men.

At this moment, under this beam, a young man's calf was pressed down and he was whimpering in pain.

And on top of the beam, there are a lot of wood.

Outside, everyone in the compound looked nervous.

Someone had come up to help lift the wooden beam, but not only did he fail to lift it, but his injuries were aggravated by the movement.

The rescue was not launched until Yang Xiaotao brought people over.

"Okay, it's tied up."

A response came from not far away. Yang Xiaotao shone the flashlight on the man on the ground and said, "Brother, please bear with it. We are going to lift him up."

"You guys, when you see the wood rise, pull the person out immediately."

"Understood, Mr. Yang."

Everyone has a clear division of labor and is well prepared.

"I'll say one, two, three. On three, push together. Do you understand?"

"clear."

"it is good!"

After Yang Xiaotao shouted three times, everyone pushed forward together.

A moment later, a young man with a pale face appeared on a stretcher. He reached out and held Yang Xiaotao's hand, and his family members around him kept thanking him.

"Hurry up and send him to the clinic for bandaging. If that doesn't work, send him to the hospital."

Yang Xiaotao finished speaking and continued to move forward. At this time, some courtyards had already organized people to maintain order.

It was just pitch black outside, and the street lights were all off at this time, so there must have been a problem at the power plant.

Everyone followed Yang Xiaotao, passing by courtyards and walking through alleys.

On the way, people with flashlights came out to help from time to time, and then the team grew larger and larger.

By the time we arrived at the street office, there were already hundreds of people following us.

Some of these people were from machinery factories and other factories, but most of them were from all walks of life who came out to help.

"There's a fire ahead, come help."

Suddenly, there was a red light ahead in the darkness, and someone was shouting from a distance. Maybe he saw the flashlight here and ran over to seek help.

"Go and help."

Yang Xiaotao called out and everyone ran over.

Fortunately, there was water in the large vat in the yard, which was also a measure to prevent fire in the city.

Then it took some more effort to bring the fire under control.

Street office, at the entrance.

When Yang Xiaotao brought people over, Director Wang was very busy.

"Auntie Wang, I've got everyone in charge of Nanluoguxiang. You can just ask the people from the street office to organize it."

"Okay, great."

Director Wang originally didn't have many people on hand, and now none of the people from the street office were present.

Now I am worried about how to arrange the tasks.

Just then Yang Xiaotao brought people over and solved the urgent problem.

"Give me thirty people, and I will go down in batches to help with the rescue."

"Well, I'll take the people from the machinery factory away, and leave the rest to you."

"That's better."

Director Wang was not polite and immediately called on people to start distributing tasks.

In the dark night, a group of people moved quickly towards their goal.

When Yang Xiaotao arrived at the machinery factory, he saw the security personnel standing by the gate, and he felt relieved.

"Mr. Yang, you are here."

When the guards saw a group of people behind Yang Xiaotao, they quickly made way to allow everyone to enter the machinery factory.

"Lao Liang, what's the situation now?"

"Who among Lao Yang and the others is here?"

Liang Zuoxin was leading his men to inspect the workshops and he felt relieved when he saw Yang Xiaotao.

To be honest, the first moment the earthquake struck, the first thing he wanted to do was to send someone to see how Yang Xiaotao was doing.

This was specifically instructed by his superiors when he took office at the machinery factory.

But I was busy with the machinery factory affairs and had not brought anyone with me.

Now that I've seen Yang Xiaotao, I can finally feel relieved.

"When the earthquake happened, the factory had already closed for get off work and most people had left the factory."

"People who are currently in the factory are asked to return to their respective posts and report immediately if there are any problems."

"So what's the situation now?"

Yang Xiaotao asked anxiously, the machinery factory could not afford any mistakes now.

"Except for the collapse in two warehouses, the rest of the factory cafeteria and office buildings were fine."

"That's good."

"Where are the personnel? Are there any casualties?"

"A few fell, but they were fine."

After Liang Zuoxin finished speaking, Yang Xiaotao breathed a sigh of relief.

He took out his cigarettes and lit them.

"Do you know where the earthquake occurred?"

Liang Zuoxin shook his head, "I don't know. It happened too quickly. No one reacted. There was no sound on the radio. I don't know anything."

After finishing a cigarette, Yang Xiaotao thought for a moment and threw the cigarette butt away.

"Lao Liang, there's no problem here, but we need to understand the situation below."

"Now that the phone is not working, our quick response team comes in handy."

Liang Zuoxin nodded immediately when he heard this.

"I'll arrange someone right away."

After Liang Zuoxin left, Yang Xiaotao continued to lead people to check various places in the machinery factory.

Just when Yang Xiaotao came out of workshop five, Liang Zuoxin hurried over.

"Xiao Tao, there was an accident at the steel plant."

Hearing this, Yang Xiaotao felt that his breathing was not smooth, "What happened?"

"The people I sent saw the steel mill was ablaze from a distance, and there was a lot of noise inside, so they came back immediately to report."

"I have arranged a quick response squadron. I will lead the team this time."

"You can't. I'll do it."

"No. I'm the captain."

"Captain, that won't work either. I'm the chief designer. I'm more familiar with that place than you are."

Liang Zuoxin wanted to say more but was pulled aside by Yang Xiaotao.

At this time, the power was completely suppressed by Yang Xiaotao.

After saying that, Yang Xiaotao ran to the intersection and saw a row of cars getting ready to set off, so he jumped onto an armored vehicle.

Liang Zuoxin came over and wanted to talk, but Yang Xiaotao waved his hand from the window and said, "Old Liang, pay attention to the chemical plant and pharmaceutical factory as well."

"You, be careful!"

Liang Zuoxin could only shout helplessly.

The convoy quickly drove out of the machinery factory, with its headlights illuminating the avenue along the way. There were motorcycles leading the way, followed by three armored vehicles, and finally four trucks.

Many people who had come out to hide stood on both sides of the road, watching the convoy come and go, with curiosity showing on their frightened faces.

"It's the car from the machinery factory! They're the only ones here."

Suddenly someone pointed at the armored vehicle and shouted.

"Where are they going?"

"They went to rescue, they went to rescue."

In an instant, the sound spread around, and the speed was even faster than the convoy.

The people who were originally sitting on the ground immediately stood up and looked towards the convoy. Their original curious looks immediately turned into hope.

"come on!"

"come on!"

Suddenly, someone shouted hoarsely.

Then, more people started shouting.

Until all around, shouts spread throughout the entire convoy.

Yang Xiaotao sat in the passenger seat and clenched his fists tightly.