622 Jiangnan Letters Arrived
Two days later, just as Ping An and his men were speeding up their preparations, an official letter from Jiangnan for help arrived in the capital.
The letters were also sent by carrier pigeons, and two arrived within one day.
The content of the letter was exactly the same as Huo Zhi's. Because it was delivered by pigeon, the number of words could not be many, but the urgency of the letter was clearly revealed.
It will take at least half a month for the messenger to deliver the message. By that time, the opportunity will be gone.
Ping An and Huo Zhi bought the court three days of preparation time, which was very important.
As soon as the letter for help arrived from Jiangnan, the disaster was confirmed. The court had no last hope and began large-scale fundraising and recruiting of doctors.
Life has been good in recent years and it is not difficult to raise funds. Those who have money donate some money, and those who have food donate some food. However, it is a bit difficult to recruit doctors.
The conditions for recruiting doctors were not bad, including the five months of round trip time, public management of food, drink, defecation and urination, and a net pay of 60 taels per person, which could also be used to offset the labor service of the family that year. Even so, there were still not many doctors who responded to the call, but at least some rural doctors were willing to do so, so quite a few were recruited, but their medical skills were not satisfactory.
When Chang Chunfeng heard that Ping An and Zhang Jinping were among them, he rushed back to the capital two days before departure.
When Ping'an heard that his father was looking for him, he followed Xiao Sanzi to the big restaurant.
"father."
Chang Chunfeng looked at his son and felt sad.
"Your uncle Zhang will be here soon. I just found out yesterday that both of you are going to Jiangnan. Be safe. This trip to Jiangnan is a bit dangerous. Under the scorching sun, animal corpses are most likely to become diseased. The officials in Yuhang are also somewhat helpless in this situation.
It's safe. Xiao Sanzi will bring someone here in a while. This person has very good medical skills. He was forcibly taken to the mountain by the old Duke Yong, who threatened him with his family's lives and made him treat those death-defying soldiers in training.
After that incident, my father took him in by chance, but unfortunately his family was broken up, his son and daughter-in-law died in accidents, and his only grandson was nowhere to be found. My father promised to do everything he could to find him.
Ping An, Dad wants him to follow you. Doctors can’t cure diseases themselves, so it’s always more reassuring to have capable people around you.”
"Dad, I'll stay with you. It'll be handy if you have a headache or fever."
Chang Chunfeng chuckled, "Silly child, he is very capable and not too old, only 48. If Dad has a headache or fever, shouldn't he go to the doctor? Dad feels relieved when he is with you."
He lowered his voice and said, "This man can also make poisons and detoxify. Otherwise, do you think the old Duke would forcefully take him up the mountain?"
Ping An saw his father's smug look and felt warm in his heart: "Thank you, Dad."
"Buckle, buckle, buckle."
"Come in."
Xiao Sanzi opened the door and said, "Master, Doctor Wang is here."
There was a person standing behind Xiao Sanzi, looking cold and lonely, with an indescribable look of desolation.
Chang Chunfeng stood up and said, "Doctor Wang, come in quickly. This is my son Ping An, the eldest son's apprentice. Ping An, this is Doctor Wang, a very good doctor."
"Hello, Doctor Wang." Ping An said with a smile.
Doctor Wang bowed and saluted: "Greetings, young marquis."
Ping An helped him up: "My father should have told you that I will leave for Jiangnan with a large group of people the day after tomorrow morning. It doesn't matter if you don't want to, after all, it is more or less dangerous."
"Young Marquis, I am willing to go. To be honest, I am now alone. My only son passed away ten years ago, my daughter-in-law also passed away the same year, and my only grandson was sold by a relative.
Lord Chang helped me punish the evildoers, took back my property, and promised to help me find my grandson. Why wouldn't I want to do that?"
"Doctor Wang, you should follow my son from now on. It would be a pity to follow me. Ping An, you will not only be his father in the future, but you should also help Doctor Wang find out about his grandson. Baicaotang has a wide network of people. Also, even if his grandson is found, as long as he is willing to stay, you will have to provide for his old age."
"These are not a problem, Doctor Wang. We will discuss your grandson's matter in detail later. I will try to find him for you. As for whether I can find him, it depends on fate.
My father may have forgotten to tell you that if you are willing to follow me in the future, you have to sign a long-term contract with me, otherwise I cannot use you no matter how capable you are.
But don't worry, it won't be a slave contract. I will take care of you when you are old. If you find your family, you can go back with them, but you can't reveal my prescription.
Please think about these carefully tonight. Of course, if you are willing to sign a long-term contract with me but don’t want to go to Jiangnan with me, that’s fine too. I will arrange other things for you.
Also, don’t call me Little Marquis, just call me Ping An.”
"Yes, Master Ping An, I am willing to go to Jiangnan with you and sign a long-term contract with you. My grandson has been sold for ten years. I hope you can help me find him after you return to Jiangnan. I won't blame you whether you can find him or not."
Doctor Wang turned and looked at Chang Chunfeng, "Sir, you guys are busy, I'll wait downstairs."
"Okay." Xiao Sanzi and several guards also had a table downstairs.
As soon as Doctor Wang went downstairs, Zhang Jinping came.
"Brother-in-law, I'm safe. Brother-in-law, are you back today?"
His sister has changed a lot in the past two years, but he thinks the relationship between the couple is still a little awkward and not very harmonious. After Jinyu returned home a year ago, he never went to Dingzhou again. He just stayed at home with his son and rarely went out. Jin'er still lives in his house.
"Brother, I just got back and haven't gone home yet."
Chang Chunfeng sighed, "It was only yesterday that I found out that you and Ping An were going to Jiangnan. Brother, Ping An is a doctor, there is nothing I can do. Why did the court send you there?"
Zhang Jinping smiled bitterly: "I don't want to go either. I went to the northern border back then, and now I'm going to the south. I have to go wherever there is something going on.
Originally, someone else was supposed to go, but something happened at home, so I had to go myself. Ping An's godfather is extremely busy, I can't push him to go, right?
But it's okay, I'm just helping the general, don't worry."
"Brother, Dad must be very worried. I'll go there early tomorrow morning." Chang Chunfeng took out two jade boxes and pushed one in front of each of them. "This is the best wild ginseng, but unfortunately there is only one. I'll ask someone to cut it into slices. You can each take half. There's no harm in taking it with you."
Zhang Jinping pushed both jade boxes to Ping An, "Ping An, when we get to Jiangnan, my uncle's life will be in your hands. I'm putting this thing in front of you. I'm afraid I'll lose it if I carry it with me, and I'm also afraid I'll give it to someone else."
Ping An put it away and put it in his arms: "Okay, I'll keep it. Uncle is going to Jiangnan this time, so it's best if you stay close behind me. But I will also bring some medicine for you, just in case."
"Ping An, Mu Yang is still at his grandfather's house, right? I'll go see him tomorrow morning."
"Dad, you have to hurry up. I plan to send him to live at the farm tomorrow. His master also plans to live at the farm and start his education this year."
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