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The entire isolation area is very large, with separate sections for severe patients, mild patients, and suspected patients who have not been diagnosed. Each section is hundreds of meters apart, and the wards are all temporarily built with tents.
Under the strong opposition of Zhugemin and others, Qin Mu did not go to the critical area. He also knew that he had no medical knowledge and it would be useless to go there.
The prescriptions prescribed by Shangguan Neng and others are ineffective for severely ill patients. Currently, the epidemic patients in severe disease areas are actually waiting to die, which makes Qin Mu feel very heavy.
The epidemic has only been found in Daning Village and two nearby villages, and there are only more than 100 infected people. This is nothing. If the epidemic spreads further, how can we deal with it with the current medical conditions
Qin Mu came to the Ningru patient area. Lime was sprinkled inside and outside the tent. Due to the late spring cold, the temperature dropped sharply. The patients inside were covered with thick quilts and wore masks to avoid crossing each other. Infect.
There was a faint smell of herbal medicine in the tent. I heard that Qin Mu came to visit in person. The patient inside was very excited, but he was not crying bitterly. He thanked the leader for his care and love;
No one holds the leader's hand with tears in their eyes, saying that they will obey the arrangements of their superiors, fully cooperate with treatment, strive for a speedy recovery, and return to work as soon as possible to contribute their youth to the Ming Dynasty, burn their own calories, and make due contributions to society. So much.
After learning that it was Qin Mu who came to visit, several patients inside all lifted their quilts. Some of them got out of bed by jumping, rolling, or crawling, no matter what method they used. , their movements were very fast, so shocked that Li Shi and Niu Wanshan suddenly drew their swords and stood in front of Qin Mu.
"Master Qin, please, please let us go. We did not contract the plague, we just suffered from ordinary typhoid fever. We are all better now. Master Qin, please, let us leave here."
"Master Qin, please."
"Master Qin, just be okay. As long as you let us leave, we will set up a longevity tablet for you and burn incense in the morning and evening."
"Master Qin..."
Several patients were lying on the ground, kowtowing. There was a banging sound, and some foreheads were bruised and bruised.
Qin Mu could understand their reaction. Not only did they have the fear of the plague, but Qin Mu himself also had it.
After all, there is no cure for the plague now. For these suspected patients, they certainly do not want to believe that they have contracted the plague, let alone being locked up with people who have contracted the plague.
Qin Mu could only comfort him with kind words: "You guys get up first. Get up and listen to what I have to say first. It's really not possible to tell whether you have contracted the plague or not. But think about it, what if you really do catch it?" Plague, who will treat you after you go out? Not only are you giving up your own life, you may also kill your family members;
You need not be afraid. This place is far away from the severe area, and effective preventive measures have been taken, so the epidemic will never spread again. I have recruited all the famous doctors in Huguang, and many famous doctors will treat you. No matter whether you are infected with the plague or not, you will be cured quickly. "
"My lord, but..."
"Master Qin, I really haven't contracted the plague. You'd better let me go."
"No, you can't leave just yet. I'm doing this for your own good. Don't worry, I won't give up on you. You must cooperate with the doctor and be treated here with peace of mind. When you are cured, you will naturally recover. Let you go home."
No matter how Qin Mu comforted them, several patients just knelt and refused to get up. Qin Mu simply ignored them and left after checking their food, clothing and treatment status.
Since it is a mandatory quarantine, it is not up to you whether you want to or not.
"Keep a tight guard and make sure no one can sneak out." Not far from the tent, Qin Mu ordered Chen Youyi again.
Chen Yiyi quickly agreed. Qin Mu suddenly saw an open-air toilet in the distance and immediately frowned. He had neglected this before. If he hadn't come to check it out today, he probably wouldn't have been able to remember it.
He immediately ordered to Shangguan Neng: "This kind of toilet can no longer be used in the future. Remember, all patients' feces and urine must be buried deeply in time to prevent the spread of germs through feces."
"Yes, sir."
After leaving the isolation area, Qin Mu took off the thick mask on his face and let out a long breath. The coolness in the cold wind penetrated his heart, which made him feel very comfortable.
The historical records of later generations all recorded epidemics in the north, and there seems to be no records in the south. However, this does not mean that the plague cannot spread in the south, and now, it has indeed spread to the south.
Besides isolation and some common prevention methods, Qin Mu didn't know how to treat plague, which made him deeply worried.
It is now mid-to-late February of the 17th year of Chongzhen. Li Zicheng's army has already reached Juyong Pass, and the Ming Dynasty is about to be destroyed.
Once Beijing is destroyed, the world will become even more turbulent, and the land of China will become a wrestling field for various forces. Moreover, Qin Mu doesn't know whether history will continue to develop according to its original direction because of his rise in Jiangxi.
At such a moment, a plague broke out, causing panic among the army and people in Huguang. How could this make Qin Mu not worried
Returning to Xiangyin County, Qin Mu finally received good news. With the cooperation of Meng Ke, Qin Mu's strategy of suppressing bandits was effective. The Langli Jiao that was rampant in the Yangtze River waters around Chaohu Lake and Taipingfu was surrendered to Qin Dynasty. Mu's two groups of water bandits were defeated, and Langlijiao himself was captured alive. Only fifty or sixty of his minions escaped, and the rest either died or surrendered.
With the close cooperation of Huang Lianshan, Jiangnan's Xu Yingjie also made very smooth progress. As soon as Langli Jiao was wiped out, Xu Yingjie immediately organized a fleet to transport back the gold and silver treasures collected and the grain purchased in Jiangnan.
Meng Ke's thousands of naval forces were all dispatched, together with the water bandits who had been recruited. They not only provided escort for Xu Yingjie, but also joined in the operation of transporting silver grain.
At present, the only person who can really threaten the safety of the Yangtze River waterway from Jiangnan to Jiangxi is Huang Degong, who is stationed in Luzhou.
Huang Degong, nicknamed Hushan, was extremely brave. He started as a soldier and fought against the Manchu and Qing Tatars in Liaodong for many years. Later, he entered the customs to kill Li Zicheng and other rebels from Xiong Wencan, and rose to the rank of general officer by virtue of his military exploits.
The year before last, Huang Degong and Liu Liangzuo joined forces to attack Zhang Xianzhong who was entrenched in Luzhou. They defeated Zhang Xianzhong and left only two thousand men and horses to flee west to the Huangmei area.
Huang Degong has since led his army to sit in Luzhou. He now has about 100,000 troops under his command, controlling areas such as Luzhou, Lu'an, Chaohu and Wuzhou, but he does not have a navy at hand.
For a long time, Huang Degong and Qin Mu had no conflicts of interest, and Luzhou was still far away from Qin Mu's territory, so they could get along well with each other.
However, considering that such a large amount of money and food was transferred to Jiangxi, it was impossible to hide it from others. If Huang Degong became jealous, he might not send troops to stop the robbery. Qin Mu felt that this matter must be taken precautions in advance.
In the second hall of the county government, Zhuge Min, Li Yingxin, He Tengjiao, Xu Yongshun and others were all sitting. Qin Mu did not avoid Xu Yongshun and He Tengjiao this time. He suddenly asked about dealing with Huang Degong. Zhuge Min said nothing but looked at He Tengjiao.
Among those sitting there, He Tengjiao was in the most embarrassing situation. He was the governor of Huguang appointed by the imperial court, but he was completely ignored by Qin Mu.
Officials including Li Yingxin were temporarily appointed by Qin Mu when he regained Huguang. He Tengjiao seemed out of place on such an occasion.
"Lord Qin, I am tired, so I will resign." He Tengjiao knew that he could not shake Qin Mu's authority, so he chose to retreat.
"Master He, wait a minute." Qin Mu had no intention of letting him leave. Although He Tengjiao had been sidelined, it was not an option to leave him alone. Today Qin Mu asked everyone how to deal with Huang Degong in front of him, intending to test him. Reaction.
"Master Qin, what else can you do?"
"Years ago, I ordered the construction of water conservancy projects with work in lieu of relief. Mr. He was not afraid of the severe cold and went to the fields to supervise the construction of water conservancy. He made overall arrangements and organized the work properly, which greatly improved the farmland water conservancy in Huguang. Mr. He can be said to have made great contributions to his hard work. "
"Master Qin, you might as well say it directly." Speaking of this, He Tengjiao felt a little unhappy. After all, he was the governor of Huguang officially appointed by the imperial court, but he was treated as a minion by Qin Mu, and now he still treated him like a superior officer. Talking to him in the tone of a subordinate will make him feel better.
.(To be continued...)
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