diskusbooks Chapter 107 Loving the world, yet favoring one person.
Chapter 107 Loving the world, yet favoring one person.
"Le'an, this is a serious matter, not something a young lady like you can handle."
"Someone always has to do things, and when there are no precedents, we must be pioneers! Aren't the paths we walk today paved by the sages of the past?"
Like a newborn calf unafraid of a tiger, Que De, though he thought Le'an's idea was naive, was still moved. As one gets older, one has more concerns.
Que De took the plague prevention and control regulations summarized by Shen Qing again. In order to enhance credibility, he also expressed the principles and effects of each measure in a way that contemporary people could understand.
Que De read it for a long time, then called his staff to discuss it. They took turns reading it and each expressed their own opinion.
"Your Highness, although the origin of this 'Plague Prevention and Control Manual' is unknown, its various measures are not without purpose and are quite reasonable."
Some people questioned, "If it really works, this person must be a genius. Why hide their identity? They could just stand up openly and succeed. That would be a great achievement."
"Great talents have always had eccentricities. Perhaps the other party is a reclusive master who couldn't bear to see the people suffer, so he stepped in to help?"
Mu Qi, being a military general, didn't have many hidden agendas. He said, "Perhaps the other side simply lacks confidence and doesn't want to take responsibility for failure or the risk of being infected by the plague?"
These words caused another moment of silence, and the question had come full circle.
It has to be said, Mu Qi is right.
Mao Sui volunteered to manage the plague, so he had to set an example and take the lead to gain credibility. However, Shen Qing was not confident about the virus in this world. He had already cultivated true qi, so why couldn't the virus mutate into a poison king?
If he were wearing it, he would be a living biological weapon, causing death wherever he went, and could rival the plague.
But he was a soul transmigrated, and no matter how high his kung fu was, he still needed to breathe, so he dared not go up like he was dealing with a locust plague.
Secondly, his plague prevention manual is all theoretical knowledge, and I don't know if it will be suitable for local conditions.
He could have escaped if he messed up the locust control efforts in Long County, but this is Xuan State, where it's easy to be exposed. It's safer to play it safe.
Just as Shen Qing was clasping his hands together at the post station, praying that a brave warrior would emerge from the imperial envoy's team, with the spirit of Shennong tasting hundreds of herbs to try the new prescription, the Yancheng council finally broke the deadlock.
"Other prevention and control methods need time to be verified, but if this formula is really effective, it should show results very quickly."
Le'an broke the silence, saying, "Physician Sun, take a look at this prescription. Is it usable?"
Everyone has their own area of expertise. When the decision was being discussed, Physician Sun just listened without saying much. He was only responsible for medical matters. When Le'an called him, he took the prescription called Da Qinglong Tang and stroked his beard as he read it aloud.
"Ephedra (with nodes removed) 3.6 qian, Cinnamon twig 1.2 qian, Prepared licorice root 1.2 qian, Peeled and tip-removed apricot kernels 40, Sliced ginger 1.8 qian, Jujubes broken into 10 pieces, and one portion of gypsum the size of a chicken egg."
“These are all common medicinal herbs,” Physician Sun pondered for a while, then, thinking that the prescription was simple and the herbs were not expensive, he said, “Why not give it a try?”
Of course, Jiang Se couldn't be used as a test subject. There were many patients in the city, so a random guinea pig could be chosen. Everyone understood this without objection. After all, the common people would die without medicine anyway, so trying anything might offer a glimmer of hope.
Without further ado, Physician Sun immediately instructed his apprentice to prepare the medicine according to the prescription and then send it into the city.
Waiting is always unbearable and long. Le'an paced back and forth in front of the camp outside the city. She almost tore her handkerchief to pieces, turning it into a crumpled ball. She kept praying to Buddha for protection.
Deyin has been in a coma for several days. If this prescription doesn't work, he might not be able to wait for a new prescription to be developed.
As the sun set and the moon rose, Le'an did not sleep all night until the morning sun rose and news came from the city.
"how?"
Le'an immediately stepped out of his tent to meet the messenger, filled with both anticipation and trepidation.
"Your Highness, great news!" The soldier kneeling on the ground was also very excited. "The prescription worked!"
Whew~ Le'an breathed a sigh of relief, her heart finally felt half at ease.
The most difficult part of controlling the plague has been solved, so the rest is much easier.
Que De also received the news at this time.
"Your Highness, the prescription is effective, which proves that the person is indeed capable. Other prevention and control measures should also be effective, although they require more manpower, but they can avoid the trouble of repeated outbreaks."
Que De nodded and instructed, "Go and do it."
Before long, the smell of medicine filled the air in Yancheng, but the people did not complain at all. Instead, they were so excited that tears streamed down their faces. They had seen with their own eyes the patients who had gone to try the medicine the day before, who had returned alive and kicking.
"Great! We're finally saved!"
The dark clouds that had shrouded Yancheng seemed to have finally dissipated, and the long-suppressed emotions were released in an instant, causing many people to burst into tears.
"Mother, if only you could hold on for just one more day, Mother!"
"My children! Why did you take so long to arrive!"
Many people who lost loved ones also wept bitterly, for since ancient times, regrets have been left behind but people have not been left behind.
Another day later, Jiang Se slowly woke up while lying in bed. Sunlight shone on his face through the window, and he squinted because he couldn't adjust to the light. In his hazy vision, he saw a woman with a veil covering her face sitting against the light at the head of his bed.
"Deyin, you're finally awake."
"Le'an?" The familiar voice brought Liang Se back to her senses. "Am I dreaming?"
Jiang Se smiled slightly. What a beautiful dream. He reached out and struggled to get up.
Le An quickly helped him up. Jiang Se leaned against the headboard, feeling weak and sore all over. This dream felt so real...
Jiang Se immediately snapped out of her daze. "Le'an, what are you doing here! Get out of here! This is no place for you!"
"Deyin, don't worry, the prescription for treating the plague is already available. You were able to wake up after taking the medicine."
Jiang Se was relieved and asked the question again.
"His Majesty sent my father to assist you in controlling the plague in Yancheng, so I came along." Le'an recounted the whole story.
"That was too risky." Jiang Se was both touched and terrified.
"If you're willing to brave mountains of knives and seas of fire for me, why can't I risk my life for you?"
“Le’an…” Jiang Se felt a pang of sorrow. Since he could remember, apart from his sister, Le’an was the person who treated him the best.
Before Jiang Se could say anything more, Le An continued.
"You get some rest. I still need to go and supervise the implementation of prevention and control measures."
Jiang Se frowned slightly. "These things can be done by the subordinates. Why do you need to do them personally?"
“My father came here to appease the people on behalf of His Majesty. I am also a member of the royal family, so I should do my part.”
Watching Le An's departing figure, Jiang Se felt a pang of sadness. Le An was a very good person, kind to most people. Perhaps it was only because he was pitiful that she favored him a little more.