Duanmu Xinmiao left before finishing her meal. Wei Changying personally packed a package for her, which only contained a few changes of clothes and the medical bag she carried with her.
Huang originally suggested taking it easy and letting her make a few portable dishes for Duanmu Xinmiao to use on the carriage. Lu Shengping had no objection to this. Duanmu Xinmiao didn't know how to ride a horse from Yuzhu Town to Yanzhou. It would take several days no matter how fast the carriage ride was. He didn't care about an hour or two.
But Duanmu Xinmiao himself refused: "It's not like you don't know that when I got on the carriage, I couldn't sit at all if I didn't take the medicine. Where is the chance to eat?"
These words reminded Wei Changying again: "Yes, you are extremely motion sick. When you get to Yanzhou, I'm afraid you will... What should I do?"
"It's nothing, just a few days. It's not like the last time I went to Xiliang, which was thousands of miles away." Duanmu Xinmiao shook his head, "Send two strong women to accompany me, and they will just serve me and help me. "
Wei Changying selected the four strongest sons from his family and promised them that if they serve Duanmu Xinmiao well this time, the whole family would be greatly rewarded.
So, she still wanted to say something, but Duanmu Xinmiao had already taken the tranquilizer, got in the car and went to sleep.
Watching the carriage being crowded away and finally disappearing on the road, Wei Changying was in a daze for a long time before he said to Huang: "Let's go back!"
At this time, she was worried about Duanmu Xinmiao and her husband, but she had no idea how severe this epidemic was.
Far more terrifying than she could imagine!
A few days after Duanmu Xinmiao left, news of a severe epidemic in Yanzhou began to spread in the imperial capital.
Everyone felt very frightened.
Even those who reported the news were no longer allowed to enter the city. They were only allowed to stay in the capital, and servants were sent to cover their mouths and noses and inquire about the situation from a distance.
Facts have proved that this kind of precaution is necessary - about six days after Duanmu Xinmiao left, a messenger returned to Beijing from Yanzhou to report a message. Because it was late when he arrived, he could not report until the next day, so he temporarily set up in Gyeonggi. They stayed in the house for just one night.
But the next day it was discovered that he had become ill...
The news he brought was taken out by Huo Zhaoyu's soldiers and read aloud from a distance, which made those who heard it frightened to death: more than 30,000 and nearly 40,000 soldiers have died in this severe epidemic...
You must know that even if infantry and soldiers fight head-on in the open wilderness, the wars in these days may not cause such huge losses!
What's even more frightening is that Duanmu Xinmiao has just arrived in Yanzhou, and she still doesn't know if she can find a cure; let alone how long it will take for her to find a cure - the combined army to drive out the Rong people, in total, is only fifty. Never mind!
Nearly 40,000 people have died now. If no diagnosis and treatment can be found, won’t all the army die before the end of this year? !
"How long until Divine Doctor Ji arrives?" Wei Changying from Yuzhu Town put down his tea bowl and asked in confusion.
"The miracle doctor is now old. Even if he rushes to Yanzhou immediately after receiving the news, he will not be able to arrive in three to five days." Huang sighed, "Now we can only hope that even if Miss Duanmuba cannot cure the disease, she can at least provide some relief." Take it easy."
Wei Changying's eyes were full of gloom: "I'm afraid I don't have time... Are the Rong people really unharmed? Why is this happening?"
... I don’t know what the methods of the Rong people’s great sacrifice were. A severe epidemic was rampant in Yanzhou and nearby areas. However, when they attacked Yanzhou, a small number of people who abandoned the city and left were not affected by the epidemic at all.
And the Rong people who went south to assist after hearing that Yanzhou was recaptured by the Wei people were also not affected!
This has a huge impact on the morale of the military and the people, even more serious than the epidemic!
After witnessing the scene of death and corpses everywhere, many soldiers and people were defeated one after another. In order to survive, they voluntarily surrendered to the Rong people, just hoping to get the protection of the mysterious high priest. Survive the epidemic!
Even if the Rong people refused to accept prisoners and even sent archers to shoot and kill the Wei people who fled to their camp, they still could not stop these people's instinct to survive.
Some Wei people even spontaneously built temples and prayed to the high priest, treating him as a god, hoping to survive in this way.
"If this continues, the army will be wiped out. Isn't it just a matter of time?" Wei Changying murmured, "Husband... please don't let anything happen!"
A few days later, when we reported to Gyeonggi Province, the number of people in the army who had died of illness had reached an appalling 60,000!
It is said that corpses are lying everywhere in Yanzhou. Many soldiers packed up their comrades and fell down...
Shen Zangfeng and others had to order the camp to disperse in order to prevent mutiny.
Completely isolating soldiers who have not yet contracted the disease from those who have already been infected - this matter has actually been done since the outbreak of the disease, but because the outbreak of this disease far exceeded everyone's expectations and preparations. The five hundred thousand troops gathered together were one of the important reasons for this tragedy!
Five hundred thousand troops, as well as war horses and baggage, how easy is it to disperse
You must know that during the previous siege, the army camped for dozens of miles! The spectacular scene at that time has now become a burden - the soldiers all know that if they are sent to the infected side, they will die. Ants are greedy for life, and not everyone can die generously because it will kill their colleagues. There are always people hoping for the worst... There are also people who can't bear to see their colleagues die, and even hide it on their behalf.
Originally, there were not many doctors in the army. When epidemics broke out before, they had to pay close attention to the infected soldiers, which resulted in heavy casualties.
In this case, unless there are obvious signs of illness, it will be difficult to distinguish between healthy and infected people in a short period of time!
There are still Rong people watching eagerly...
The most important thing is that when the military camp moved out of the city and dispersed outside the city, it was rejected by the people around it. The reason is simple. They were worried that the disease would spread to their area... In fact, when the plague first broke out in Yanzhou, some people fled to the countryside. The surrounding countryside has been affected...
"We can't let them come to Gyeonggi!" In the imperial capital, during a rare imperial gathering, Emperor Xingping sat on the throne, hugging a tabby cat in a bored manner, staring blankly ahead, wandering around, not knowing what he was thinking.
None of the so-called ministers under Danqi cared about him and just kept arguing among themselves.
The one who is speaking now is Huo Zhaoyu. His temperament is still gentle, but his tone is fierce, "Such a serious epidemic is unheard of, and in the name of the great sacrifice of the Rong people - we must not let them come! Once they are introduced to the capital, the consequences will be disastrous!"
"Shen Yao has his own ambitions. Don't forget that his wife and children are all in Gyeonggi!" Duanmu Wuyou said coldly, "He will not come back hastily. The problem is those people..."
"The army won't accept it, let alone the common people?" Gu Xinian said softly, "Anyone from Yanzhou and nearby who dares to approach the capital will be killed on the spot!"
Huo Zhaoyu's face was as dark as water and he said: "The problem is, we may not have enough manpower!" For such a terrible epidemic, even if one infected person is missed and enters the capital, it may cause the epidemic to spread in the capital!
"Then go and borrow it!" Gu Wei said slowly, "There is a rear army of the Xiliang Army in Gyeonggi, and other parties also have soldiers and horses for self-protection. The epidemic will not recognize which side is not the same, and it will really spread to Gyeonggi. No one can run away!"
"Let's look for the Xiliang Army." Gu Xinian thought for a moment and then said, "This is not the first time that the Xiliang Army has been stationed in the imperial capital, and they know it well... the others... are not familiar with it after all. I don't know who Yanzhou will be in the end. No matter what the outcome is, it’s better to be on the safe side.”
Huo Zhaoyu and others pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly. But Gu Wei frowned: "Will the Xiliang army agree? Queen Ding and her two sons are all in Yuzhu Town! Shen Yaoye entrusted his family to Lu Shengping, how could Lu Shengping easily send out most of the troops? If only a few The troops and horses are simply not enough to block the road to the north!"
"Once the epidemic spreads to the capital, will Queen Ding and the others be immune?"
Huo Zhaoyu said, "Lu Shengping is a sensible person. He knows what to do at this time - there must always be troops to block the road to the north to prevent anyone from escaping and bringing the disease. If he doesn't do it, we won't have enough imperial troops at all. , then we must ask for reinforcements from others...
"Don't tell anyone else, Wen Yaozi would definitely be happy to take this opportunity to march into Gyeonggi Province! This time, 90% of his cavalry was blackmailed to go to Yanzhou, but the infantry was not moved at all, and he still had enough soldiers. ... Even if Lu Shengping is not necessarily afraid of him, Lu Shengping will be worried if a Yong army suddenly appears in the capital. He is responsible for the safety of Shen Yaoye's wife and children, so of course he is responsible for this mission. Okay! As for his worry that the troops required for road closure will leave Yuzhu Town empty, let's just give him more horses so that he can return reinforcements in time...
"Actually, there is no need for it. Don't even think about it. Now it is not only the Xiliang army that has suffered heavy losses due to the epidemic in Yanzhou. All the soldiers and horses sent by all parties are in the hands of Shen Yaoye. Who dares to touch Shen Yaoye's family is not afraid of Shen Yaoye Are they going to put all their troops into the epidemic-infected camp? The relationship between Miss Duanmuba and Queen Ding is also very good. Even though there is no news that Miss Duanmuba can cure the epidemic, her teacher, Doctor Ji, has not yet received any news. Already on the way to Yanzhou, not to mention the relationship between Divine Doctor Ji and the Wei family and the Shen family! The two people who are most likely to be able to cure this unprecedented epidemic are these two!"
"At this point, no one has the intention to touch the queen."
The facts were indeed as he said. The next day, Huo Zhaoyu personally went outside Yuzhu Town and asked Lu Shengping to borrow troops to block the northern road to prevent the infected people from spreading into the capital. After Lu Shengping thought for a while, he agreed.
After sending Huo Zhaoyu away, Lu Shengping entered Yuzhu Town and asked to see Wei Changying. He relayed Huo Zhaoyu's entrustment and finally said: "The general believes that this move is necessary. Once the epidemic spreads to the capital, it will inevitably endanger the queen, prince and others. Man! So the general has promised him."
Guard Chief Ying never talked too much about military affairs in front of others, and Lu Shengping's approach was also reasonable. What worries her is: "Is your husband okay now?" (To be continued)