Prime Minister Zhang Wenfeng's report killed two birds with one stone.
It is said that Su Lijin has no ability to cure the plague and is a fake disciple of a miracle doctor.
Another theory implies that the imperial physician Lu Bingqian had bad intentions.
This book of his alarmed many ministers, who were discussing it a lot, and were somewhat instigated by Zhang Wenfeng.
Listening to the discussions below, which were all unfavorable to Su Lijin and Lu Bingqian, Xiao Shengxing's face turned slightly cold as he sat on the dragon throne.
Those black eyes stared at Zhang Wenfeng, sweeping across his smug expression. His voice deepened slightly as he spoke, "Prime Minister, the plague urgently needs talented individuals right now. That genius doctor disciple went deep into the severely affected area, demonstrating a truly fearless spirit. I don't think he's completely useless, as the Prime Minister claims."
As he spoke, his eyes held a hint of intimidation. "As for Imperial Physician Lu, he's the most prestigious doctor in the palace. He naturally has his own agenda within the Imperial Hospital. Neither you nor I are doctors, so how do we know he's not working day and night to research a miraculous antidote for the plague?"
These words were said in a very biased manner, causing Zhang Wenfeng to show disapproval on his face.
He frowned and said, "Your Majesty, our Daliang Kingdom is full of talented people. We don't need some unknown genius doctor disciple."
"As for Imperial Physician Lu, if he was truly concerned about the plague, he should have consulted with the other Imperial Physicians. It's hard to believe that he's hiding away alone."
After hearing what the other ministers had said, those who had originally agreed with the emperor began to hesitate again.
Xiao Shengxing snorted coldly, "Alright, they're all working hard on this plague. You're just making wild assumptions here, which is really chilling."
"Let's leave it at that. Don't discuss it further."
Having said that, he suppressed the matter and forbade further discussion.
The ministers looked at each other, and finally at the prime minister, and no one dared to step forward.
The Prime Minister wanted to say something, but he heard a cold questioning voice coming from the dragon throne.
"However, I do have something I want to ask the Prime Minister."
The Prime Minister felt a chill in his body from the coldness of the voice, and felt inexplicably nervous: "Your Majesty..."
"Prime Minister, I have learned that the supplies allocated to the plague-stricken areas have yet to show up. Is this known to you, Prime Minister?"
Zhang Wenfeng's brows jumped when he heard the word "supplies". He said, "I'll send someone to check it out."
"Send someone to check?"
Xiao Shengxing sneered and asked, "I already allocated supplies on the first day the plague broke out. And now, are you just trying to get away with sending someone to check?"
"Is this the Prime Minister's attitude towards the people's livelihood?"
These words were so cold and solemn that Zhang Wenfeng had no choice but to kneel down, a slight sweat on his back. He said, "I dare not. I don't know about this matter. Perhaps my subordinates have made some mistakes..."
"snort."
A cold snort interrupted him, and the emperor's face was gloomy. "The people in the plague zone are starving to death. How many have starved to death? Doesn't the Prime Minister really know?"
"Or, Prime Minister, do you still want to say that you don't know where the supplies are?"
This made Zhang Wenfeng's words stuck in his throat.
"I know without a doubt where the supplies went. They must have been embezzled."
"Whose pocket did it go into, Prime Minister? Do you want me to tell you clearly?"
Unexpectedly, the emperor saw through it clearly, and Zhang Wenfeng immediately broke out in a cold sweat on his forehead.
How could he not know where the supplies went?
He knows better than anyone else whose money has gone into their pocket.
However, he never expected that this matter would be reported to the emperor.
The emperor's criticism was obviously directed at him.
How could he not be frightened?
However, at this time, Zhang Wenfeng couldn't admit it no matter what.
He argued, "There must have been some mistakes in this matter. I am the first to take the blame and atone for my subordinates' incompetence. However, it is absolutely impossible that the supplies went into anyone's pocket. I will never allow this to happen. I hope Your Majesty will understand!"
Xiao Shengxing sneered and said nothing, just looking at the Prime Minister. His black eyes never blinked, making people tremble in their hearts.
Although the Prime Minister was an old minister and held the highest position among the officials, and had experienced all kinds of storms, he was secretly a little overwhelmed by this matter.
He tried to change the subject and said quickly, "Your Majesty, I have acquaintances in the National Medical Hall. There are many experts in Chinese medicine in the National Medical Hall. I believe that sending them to the plague area will surely be able to suppress the plague and save the people from disaster. Please, Your Majesty, let me handle this matter."
Every word in these sentences reveals his love for the people, which makes his image very tall.
Xiao Zhaolin listened with a hint of disdain on his face. He raised his voice in dissatisfaction and said, "Your Majesty, I also know someone at the National Medical Hall. If I introduce them, it will definitely be more convenient than asking the Prime Minister. Why not let me handle this matter?"
Zhang Wenfeng didn't expect Xiao Zhaolin to suddenly speak, and looked at him.
Looking at the undercurrent between the two people below, Xiao Shengxing did not speak, as if he was thinking, and as if there was a deep meaning behind it.
After a moment, he gave instructions to the people around him.
After a while, Lu Bingqian, dressed in the regular uniform of an imperial physician, came to pay his respects.
Looking at the group, Xiao Shengxing said, "As for the plague, the three of you should come together to deal with it. Whoever resolves the plague first will have one request granted by me."
The three of them looked at each other, but Zhang Wenfeng didn't say anything in the end.
Xiao Zhaolin thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "I obey your command."
Lu Bingqian also accepted the order very respectfully.
After leaving the hall, Lu Bingqian went straight out of the palace and went to the slums, where he met Su Lijin directly.
"Doctor Lu? Why are you here?" Su Lijin was holding a prescription in her hand and seemed excited. When she saw Lu Bingqian, her face was even more excited.
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