A Bumpy Road to Powe Chapter 666 - 666

Everyone's opinion of Dirk Carter is not unanimous.

However, the interests are aligned.

It doesn't matter who goes, as long as it's not oneself.

Among the unanimous approving voices, Fabian Vincent asked, "Comrade Dirk Carter, what do you think?"

Dirk Carter knew he was being pushed into a difficult situation, and it wasn't an easy task, but regardless of the process, the end result was for the common people.

He nodded and said, "I can go."

Fabian Vincent breathed a sigh of relief.

He said, "Alright, since Comrade Dirk Carter is willing to go to Goldridge County, let's decide on that, everyone take action on your own, meeting adjourned."

Time was pressing.

As soon as the meeting ended, everyone began to move.

Arlo Yarbrough got so angry his nostrils flared when he heard Dirk Carter was going to Goldridge County.

But since the decision had already been made, he had no choice but to let him go.

There wasn't even time to go home.

He called Dorothy, telling her to be careful because of the heavy rain. Elaine Nolan had also given up her vacation, and was accompanying them, which put his mind at ease somewhat.

He hastily packed up a bit.

Arlo Yarbrough was waiting downstairs with the car.

At this time, Dirk Carter didn't know that in the Municipal Government Building, two pairs of eyes were fixed intently on his every move.

Seeing Dirk Carter throw his luggage into the car,

Gilbert Dixon sighed with relief and gave a thumbs-up to Kanes Bates beside him, saying, "Brother, you're the best. If I'd known it would go like this, I wouldn't have paid for the Maplewood Gang."

Kanes Bates returned to the sofa with a smug look.

He said, "I told you before, don't rush. The meal has to be eaten one bite at a time, the road has to be walked one step at a time."

Gilbert Dixon quickly leaned over, worriedly asking, "If Dirk Carter holds Goldridge County, wouldn't he end up benefiting from it?"

Kanes Bates sneered and said, "He goes to Goldridge County, and I go to Fairview County, right downstream from him. Barring unexpected events, Flynn Holden will arrive the day after tomorrow. I'll report a danger tomorrow to have people from Goldridge County come over to support. Once these people arrive, I won't let them leave. By then, what do you think Dirk Carter will rely on to prevent the floods?"

"Brilliant, truly brilliant. If Goldridge County falls, it'll reduce the pressure on the downstream counties. This way, Brother, you can easily get through the crisis."

Gilbert Dixon clicked his tongue in wonder.

Kanes Bates rolled his eyes at him and said, "What do you mean by 'falls'? If Goldridge County falls, that's Dirk Carter's responsibility; it has nothing to do with us."

Gilbert Dixon quickly nodded and said, "Yes, yes, it's Dirk Carter's fault, it's Dirk Carter's fault, nothing to do with us..."

The office echoed with their hearty laughter.

One must know that Goldridge County is a large county.

With a population of nearly 600,000.

If it were to fall, not only would many people lose their homes, they might also pay with their lives.

But in the eyes of these people.

It was merely a tool for securing themselves and their political struggles.

To say it's dereliction of duty is too mild; saying it's reckless disregard for human life wouldn't be excessive.

Downstairs.

Dirk Carter was already prepared.

Just as Arlo Yarbrough was about to step on the gas, they heard a rapid knocking on the car window.

Dirk Carter looked and saw Eve Vincent, Fabian's daughter, standing outside.

He rolled down the window and asked suspiciously, "Attorney Vincent, what brings you here?"

When he said this, he felt a bit guilty, as the incident in Fabian Vincent's office the day before was still fresh in his mind.

Eve Vincent was expressionless and asked, "Secretary General Carter, are you going to Goldridge County?"

"Yes, why?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Eve Vincent asked, "Can I hitch a ride with you? I'm going to Goldridge County too."

"You can, but why are you going to Goldridge County at this time?"

"I'm a member of the VastSky Rescue Team. Our team arrived in Goldridge County yesterday, but I missed the vehicle. Public transport has stopped running and taxis are unwilling to go there. I heard you are heading there, so..."

Eve Vincent said.

The VastSky Rescue Team is an independent professional civilian volunteer rescue organization.

Its members are civilians from society.

It was unexpected that Eve Vincent was also a member of the VastSky Rescue Team.

Having heard she was also going for flood prevention and disaster relief,

Dirk Carter naturally wouldn't refuse.

The rain outside was light.

When Eve Vincent got in the car, she was already half-soaked.

Dirk Carter quickly found some tissue to give her, Eve Vincent took it, said thank you, and started wiping herself.

There was little conversation on the way.

After all, it was somewhat awkward for the two of them.

Dirk Carter really wanted to apologize for what happened yesterday.

But when the words reached his lips, for some reason, he just couldn't say them.

Over an hour later.

Dirk Carter's car exited at Goldridge County's highway exit.

The County Committee Office had specially dispatched a car to wait at the exit.

Under the guidance of this car,

Dirk Carter quickly arrived at the County Committee compound in Goldridge County.

County Committee Secretary Carmelo Garrison, County Chief Charlie Zane, and the County Committee leadership team were already waiting in the meeting room.

As soon as Dirk Carter arrived, he listened to the report given by County Chief Charlie Zane.

The report mentioned the current severe flood control situation in Goldridge County. Besides secondary disasters such as landslides and mudslides, Riverbend Town next to the Wyvern River is currently the biggest weak point.

Riverbend Town has 30 kilometers of the Wyvern River Dam, which is almost half of the river dam along Rexton City.

Twenty years ago,

it was the collapse of the Wyvern River Dam in Riverbend Town that led to a catastrophic flood in Goldridge County, causing enormous losses from the disaster.

Subsequent County Committee secretaries in Goldridge County thought the likelihood of such an event was very small and didn't want to spend a lot of money to repair the dam during their terms.

Carmelo Garrison is the most proactive of the several County Committee secretaries in recent years.

But he has only been in office for a year.

The Wyvern River Dam in Riverbend Town started construction last year and has only completed 20 kilometers so far, meaning there's still a 10-kilometer weak point.

If these 10 kilometers were to collapse,

then the remaining 20 kilometers would be of no use at all.

After listening to the report,

Dirk Carter asked, "Secretary Garrison, how's the preparation work for flood control and disaster prevention going?"

Carmelo Garrison shook his head.

He said, "Not very optimistic. Firstly, the source of sand and gravel is limited. Goldridge County has always been the poorest county in Rexton City with financial difficulties. Private sand and gravel businesses are unwilling to provide sand and gravel for free, which means sandbags can't be filled. Additionally, coordinating heavy machinery is difficult. There are already few construction sites in the county, and many have stopped due to the heavy rain. No one is available to drive the heavy machinery."

Dirk Carter checked his watch.

He said, "According to the weather bureau's forecast, the super flood peak will likely reach us the day after tomorrow. We have today and tomorrow, a day and a half to solve these problems one by one."

"Secretary Garrison, please gather all the sand and gravel business owners in the county, and I'll speak to them later. County Chief Zane, could you calculate how many heavy construction vehicles there are in the county and also create a list of shortages for the operators needed?"