620 Entered the Palace Again

Erqiang returned to the inn and said that County Magistrate Chen had gone back to his hometown and left a letter asking everyone to stay and wait for Chen Sheng for one or two days.

Wan Changsheng read the letter and said: "Then everyone should wait for a day or two. If anything is missing, please make up for it immediately. We should hurry on the way back."

Chen Xuan and the other three strong men had no objection.

This time, Chen Xuan only returned to his hometown with his father to worship. His wife was pregnant, so his mother stayed to take care of her.

They were reluctant to let them go through the hardship on the journey.

It was late at night when Chen Sheng and his companions arrived at the county government office. After settling his wife and daughter, he turned around and went to his grandfather's room.

"Grandfather, will this be too harsh on Grandmother and my second uncle's family?"

The old man shook his head and said, "Your grandmother is too stubborn. She didn't like your mother back then, and later when your father got into trouble, she threw herself on your second uncle's family of four.

She has spoiled them over the years and they won't listen to anything I say. Your uncle and aunt are lazy, selfish and greedy. Your two cousins ​​have no ambition and have learned all the dirty and smelly things.

Sheng'er, Lord Chang is a good person with good resources, don't interrupt. Grandfather is just telling the truth. There is no need to lie behind closed doors between us. If it weren't for Lord Chang this time, how could Ping An let you live in his house for three years? And even give you instructions every now and then?

You are a good student, but only in the local area. If it weren't for Ping An, it would be difficult for you to make the list this time. If it weren't for Lord Chang, you might only be assigned to be a small clerk in your hometown. You are very lucky.

You see, you just got lucky, but your grandmother and your second uncle's family are clinging to you like a blood-sucking worm. It won't be long before you are dragged down by them. Maybe the three branches of the Chen family will be implicated by them.

This will be good for you and me, and for them as well. After you leave, your grandfather will have someone build a house in your hometown, otherwise the clan members will not feel at ease.

I will sell the shop. My grandfather still has some silver. After I resign from my official position in two years, I will go to your place to spend my old age.

After I am gone for a hundred years, you will give the other thirty acres of land to the clan. They will remember your kindness, but remember not to get involved with your second uncle's family anymore. They are already corrupted from the bottom of their hearts and cannot be cured.

Sheng'er, this is all your grandfather can do for you. The rest depends on your own ability. Your uncle's family are good people, so you can have some contact with them in the future.

I have specially written three copies of this adoption letter. You keep one copy. Remember, a capable person should never be easily deceived. Your Yue family is simple-minded and kind-hearted. They can neither help nor harm you. You can give them a helping hand in the future."

Chen Sheng burst into tears: "Grandfather, you are the only relative I have left. Please resign as soon as possible. I will send someone to pick you up. There are Ping An and the eldest son in the capital. Their medical skills are top-notch in the Great Zhou. You must live a long life."

County Magistrate Chen smiled and said, "Don't worry, Grandfather is in very good health and can live for at least ten years. After ten years, you will be strong enough. Let's go to sleep. We must set off before dawn tomorrow. If we leave early, we may still be able to survive."

The next morning, County Magistrate Chen sent his grandson and his family to the provincial inn, apologized repeatedly, and brought a gift to Wan Changsheng, Sanqiang, and Chen Xuan respectively. He also gave each of the accompanying people a small purse containing one or two taels of silver.

Wan Changsheng saw that it was still early and he could definitely make it to the next inn to rest before dark, so he said goodbye to the old county magistrate on the spot and set off.

…

Ping'an went to the palace with his master.

The emperor announced on the spot that General Hao would lead 3,000 soldiers to escort food and medicine to the disaster-stricken areas in the south of the Yangtze River, and Xu Yuanzheng would accompany them with ten imperial doctors.

Sun Sicheng and Ping An followed the team with a hundred doctors urgently recruited from the capital.

General Hao is in charge of this relief mission. In case of special circumstances, General Hao has the right to make decisions on the spot, which means he is a real imperial envoy.

These more than one hundred doctors are under the charge of Zhu Yuanzheng, assisted by Sun Sicheng and Wan Ping'an. Everyone must be united and support each other.

The Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Personnel must urgently arrange the necessary items and accompanying personnel within five days without any mistakes. No one may disobey, otherwise they will bear the consequences.

Sun Sicheng and Ping An both breathed a sigh of relief. Among these people, Zhu Yuanzheng was the oldest, and Hao Gandie was the most decisive in killing. They, the master and the disciple, just wanted to do some practical work behind the scenes.

Little did they know that the emperor originally wanted to put the heavy burden on Ping'an's shoulders.

Upon learning that something had happened in Jiangnan, the retired emperor returned to the palace and firmly opposed letting Ping'an take the lead. He believed that there was no need to put such a big thing on the shoulders of a child.

Ping An is only in his early twenties, he is still a child after all.

General Hao stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I am just a soldier. How can I be qualified to be an imperial envoy? I hope Your Majesty will find someone else who can do it."

"General Hao, you are brave and resourceful, why can't you take on this responsibility? Let Zhang Jinping accompany you on this trip, and you can tell him if there is anything. Ping An, Sun Sicheng, and Zhu Yuanzheng have heavier responsibilities on their shoulders. If they are disturbed by trivial matters, who will save the people?"

General Hao remained silent. It was indeed the case.

Seeing that the matter had become a fact, Sun Sicheng hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Jiangnan is hit hard by the disaster. If an epidemic breaks out, a large number of masks, outer gowns, and gloves will be urgently needed. Ping An and I have already instructed our men to prepare them before we came, but we are outnumbered after all. Please, Your Majesty, have people prepare a large amount of these."

"Sun Sicheng, these are to prevent infection, right?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The emperor immediately handed the matter over to the Ministry of Revenue.

Five days, no matter how many things there are to do, the first batch of people and materials that need to be prepared can only be completed within five days. The rest depends on the severity of the disaster in Jiangnan.

Sun Sicheng and his companions left the palace and trotted to the car. They did not have much time to prepare. This trip to the south of the Yangtze River was extremely difficult. They could not rely solely on the court. They had to bring everything they needed to prepare, including some people.

The master and the disciple discussed what to bring, but when it came to discussing who to bring, they both became embarrassed.

Once they leave, they may not be able to come back for five or six months. Baicao Hospital is mainly supported by Qingshi, Xiaochen, Wenzhu, Wujun and several old doctors from the original Baicaotang, so they cannot take them away.

It is difficult to choose whether other people are safe or not. This trip to Jiangnan will be more or less dangerous. My master and I have been named by the emperor and we can't run away. There is no other way.

Ping An smiled bitterly, "Master, I find that the longer I spend with these people, the more I care about them. Now that I have to choose someone to go behind, no one is willing to let go. It's really a bit fussy.

Just take Lin Feng, Xiao Ming, Xiao Wu, and Xiao Shan with you. I may need Xiao Shan's help on this trip, so just take the four of them, and don't take the others. We will need people in the village, at home, and in the hospital."

Sun Sicheng was also in a dilemma: "No, I will take a few more people with me. Wanli, Ruyi, Jixiang and Dachao will definitely be with me. I will also let Wanli go to Shunfeng to pick ten more people.

We should bring some good medicine, good masks, and everything to prevent infection, make sure we are safe, and then help others as much as possible. "

"Master, I am very worried about Wang Qing. Wang Qing was transferred to Jiangnan to serve as an official less than two years ago, and his entire family followed him.

Huo Zhi is better off, as his family is a doctor, so at least they will keep the best medicine for themselves. I hope everything will be back to normal after the flood recedes."

Sun Sicheng shook his head: "We are doctors. In this kind of weather and in that kind of situation, it is difficult not to have an epidemic. We just hope that the outbreak will not occur in many places, and that officials will act quickly and arrange preventive measures properly.

Ping An, Awu has been pregnant for more than four months. We don’t know if we can get home within six months. Please make arrangements for Leng Yue and the others before you leave. Don’t let her be away from anyone.”

Ping An frowned and said, "It takes three months to go back and forth. Five months should be enough."

Awu's due date is in the late first lunar month. I'm a little nervous about rushing home before the New Year, but it should be possible in the first lunar month.

"Master, I want to send Mu Yang to the manor and hand him over to his great master. Let Master Qin also take time to teach him how to recognize medicine. He is two and a half years old, so he is not too young."

Sun Sicheng was speechless.

Two and a half years old is not considered small, and he doesn’t know how old is considered small.

However, my grandson, who is two and a half years old, can compare with other children who are over four years old.

Changqing's son is only half a year younger than Muyang. He spends most of his time in his arms and is not willing to get down to walk. He has to be served when he eats.

He mentioned it to his wife, but his wife was helpless because her daughter-in-law doted on the child too much, and so did his parents-in-law. As soon as the child cried, they immediately became reluctant to let go.

It definitely won’t work this way if you’re older.