As the weather grew colder, reports of houses collapsing under heavy snow came in, especially from villages nestled against the mountains, many of which were crushed, with people killed and left homeless.
The most severe situation was in the Henan region, where avalanches blocked official roads, and swift messengers continuously delivered urgent notices to the palace, while many refugees poured into the capital seeking shelter.
As the disaster situations increased, the Court was compelled to establish relief stations in multiple locations, and dispatched local stationed troops to clear roads and assist the affected populace.
Upon hearing of the disastrous heavy snowfall across the land, Emperor Chu's expression was grim. They say a timely snow promises a good harvest, but excess leads to calamity.
