Chang 'an, as the world's greatest city, had countless new things happening every day.
However, recently, something happened in Chang 'an that confused everyone. On the streets of Chang' an, a group of burly men dressed in Mo Family clothing were digging holes.
After digging the holes, they would erect a long wooden pole that was as thick as a person's thigh. These wooden poles had been treated to prevent corrosion and were expensive. They were usually good materials for building houses, but now, they were buried in the ground.
This strange action would of course cause dissatisfaction among the residents. Their houses were good places, how could they dig such a big hole for a pole!
"No way! This is my house, you can't dig holes here! "
In Anye Lane, a middle-aged woman blocked the Mo Family Village's construction team.
"This big sister! I'm digging beside the official road! "Mo Si said with a bitter smile.
This time, Meton handed the Mo Family Village's construction team over to Mo Si. With his muscles, it would be a waste if he didn't use him to dig holes.
"That won't do. It's inauspicious to compare it to my house!" The middle-aged woman said rudely.
Although the government had continuously eliminated superstitions, there were still many taboos among the people. In fact, it wasn't only in the Tang dynasty, but also in the future.
"Big sister, why don't I back off a little? I won't delay your trip!" Mo Si explained.
"That won't do! As long as it's compared to my house, it won't do! "The middle-aged woman refused.
"Big sister, we're working for Mo Hospital. Once it's completed, if someone in your house falls sick, you don't have to run to Mo Hospital. You can just call the ambulance from Mo Hospital directly under this pole. This is a matter of life and death!" Mo Si explained.
"Pei! Your family is the one who's sick! "The middle-aged woman's expression changed and she became even angrier. She didn't listen to any explanation.
Under the middle-aged woman's unreasonable pestering, the entire construction team was forced to stop.
At this time, there were already many surrounding residents who were pointing at them.
"Mo Hospital is the best hospital in Chang 'an City. Miracle Doctor Sun and Miracle Doctor Hua are famous living immortals. Which family in Chang' an City hasn't received the favor of Mo Hospital? Why would she stop the work of Mo Hospital?"
"That's right. This shrew is usually domineering. I didn't expect her to be so muddle-headed!"
"Moreover, if this wooden pole can't be laid down, this road will be considered useless. Then, if we get into trouble in the future, the ambulance won't be able to come. Wouldn't that be harming lives?"
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The surrounding neighbors began to point and whisper, causing the middle-aged woman's face to turn green and red.
Not long after, the owner of Anye Lane also heard the news and rushed over. When he saw the situation, his heart couldn't help but tremble. He had already been informed about the Mo Family's city-wide warning system. The higher-ups had stipulated that he had to cooperate fully. If there was a problem in his area, he would have to bear the consequences.
"Mrs. Lin, the erection of this wooden pole is not the sole responsibility of the Mo Hospital. This is the Mo Hospital, the county yamen, and even the fire department are involved. If you try to stop them and get arrested, don't blame me for not warning you." The owner of Anye Lane immediately pulled the middle-aged woman to the side and explained the situation.
When the middle-aged woman heard that this was related to the county government, her heart couldn't help but tremble. She dared to make a fuss about Mo Hospital, but she was very respectful of the government. She could only take advantage of this situation and silently agree to it.
The same thing happened in Chang 'an City from time to time. However, with the support of the various lanes and the deterrence of the county government, the construction of the wooden pole was quickly carried out.
Soon after, Mo Si led a team of construction workers and used iron wires to connect the wooden poles to the Mo Family's special mechanism. If one looked at it from above, it would look like a giant spider web that converged into three centers. One was Mo Hospital, one was the fire administration, one was the fire administration, one was the fire administration, and the last one was the Chang 'an county government.
When the city-wide warning system was officially completed, rumors about the city-wide warning system spread like wildfire.
"Everyone, look, every wooden pole has three iron wires that are connected to three mechanisms. They correspond to Mo Hospital, the fire administration, and the county government. As long as you pull the mechanism under any of the poles, these three places will receive the news immediately and rush over as fast as they can."
Many people gathered under a wooden pole and discussed. An idler pointed at the three handles on the pole and said.
"Ah! That's amazing! "Everyone exclaimed.
"It's more than amazing. According to the news from the county government, the county magistrate has ordered that as long as the county government receives the news, the constables must arrive within half an hour. Otherwise, they will be beaten." The idler added.
"That's great. Let's see how those thieving people in Chang 'an City can run rampant now!" Everyone said excitedly.
The entire Chang 'an City was stirred up by the city-wide warning system. This was the first time such an efficient and fast system appeared in the Tang dynasty. The citizens of Chang' an City were looking forward to it.
As the sun set, there were fewer people on the streets of Chang 'an City. It was almost time for the curfew. If they didn't go back now and ran into the night patrolling soldiers, they might have to spend the night in the police station.
Beside an ordinary street in Anye Lane.
Meton and two old men in official uniforms were standing respectfully in front of a strange four-wheeled carriage. Obviously, there was only one carriage like this in Chang 'an City. Inside the carriage was Li Shimin.
The two old men were the county magistrate and the director of the fire administration. At this moment, they were looking at Meton in front of them with gratitude. If it weren't for Meton's warning system, with their official positions, they wouldn't have the opportunity to be in close contact with the emperor.
Today was the day of the city-wide warning system test. In order to ensure the effectiveness, Li Shimin deliberately chose a wooden pole in Anye Lane.
"Your Majesty, it's time!" Meton whispered to the people in the carriage.
"Then let's begin!" Li Shimin's lazy voice came from the carriage.
"Yes!"
The three of them received the order and walked to the wooden pole. Each of them took a handle, removed the safety measures, and pulled it down forcefully.
In an instant, under the action of force, the iron wires connected to the wooden pole instantly sensed the mechanism of the wooden pole. The mechanism was activated one after another and quickly transmitted outside.
Soon, Mo Hospital, the county government, and the fire administration all received the message and immediately moved out.
After half an hour, the ambulance from Mo Hospital arrived. Doctor Sun sat in the ambulance and tested the warning system in person.
"Doctor Sun, you've worked hard!"
Li Shimin saw Doctor Sun get out of the car and immediately went to greet him.
"Your Majesty, you're too serious. This is really an eye-opener for me. This warning system is really a blessing for hundreds of millions of patients!" Sun Simiao sighed. Seeing such achievements in medicine in Chang 'an, Sun Simiao's thoughts of leaving Chang' an had long disappeared. This was the holy land of medicine.
Li Shimin was also pleased with himself. To be able to obtain Sun Simiao's praise, that was such a rare and precious thing.
"Doctor Sun, take a rest. The best part is yet to come." Li Shimin was proud.
15 minutes later, the constables from the county government arrived under the lead of Cao Li.
30 minutes later, the fire administration arrived with the water wheel.
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