Looking at the piles of corpses.
Tie Niu also felt a chill on his back.
People like him are not afraid of death.
He won't frown even if faced with a clear sword or a gun.
But facing unknown threats is also frightening.
"Report—"
"Prince Lu is about to arrive at Dayeze."
"His Majesty has ordered the prince to go there quickly."
"good."
Ning Que looked at Tie Niu and the others, raised his hand and said, "Pass on my order. No one is allowed to approach the river. Drinking water must be boiled first, never raw water, otherwise you will be subject to military law!"
"promise!"
Tie Niu and others all raised their hands.
This great river is living water.
It's hot again now.
Many soldiers just drank it directly to save trouble.
Ning Que is currently unsure of the cause of the plague.
I don't know what the disease is.
Of course, we have to guard against all possibilities!
Illness comes from the mouth, so start by drinking water!
…
He followed the guards.
All the officials are waiting.
Ning Que walked forward calmly and stood next to Shen Qinghe.
"how's it going?"
“Not very good…”
Ning Que shook his head slightly.
There was no further explanation.
The flag of King Lu can now be seen.
A huge force of cavalry came galloping.
The leader was a rough middle-aged man.
He has a beard and sharp edges.
He has a square face, thick eyebrows and big eyes.
He was wearing a black water dragon robe and a purple jade crown.
He is the King of Lu of Dafeng, Lu Lixing!
The father of the current queen, the emperor's father-in-law!
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you!"
"Long live His Majesty, long live the Great Feng!"
"No need to be polite."
Emperor Feng chuckled and nodded.
"Let's go to the camp first."
"promise!"
Lu Lixing walked over quickly.
Nearly nine feet tall.
A real strong man.
People in Lu are generally tall.
They are generous in temperament and brave in battle.
He is also famous in Dafeng.
He glanced around at the courtiers, his gaze landing on Ning Que. The two exchanged a smile, a greeting. He had heard all about Ning Que's deeds; he truly was a promising young man. He had enjoyed a close friendship with Emperor Feng since childhood, and was even more favored by the Empress Dowager. After successfully inheriting the title, he had repeatedly made contributions to the Great Feng. His campaign to recapture Shuofang, in particular, was a textbook example of military skill!
The Yangtze River's waves behind push the waves ahead...
He looked at Shen Qinghe who was following beside him.
Lu Lixing had also heard about Ning Que's wedding. He had to prepare for the Fengshan ceremony, so he didn't go to Chang'an, but instead sent an envoy with a gift. This time, Ning Que was marrying the daughter of the Master of the Divine Machine Pavilion, and the ceremony was incredibly grand. The convoy for Shen Qinghe's wedding alone stretched for ten miles!
Inside the tent, all officials took their seats.
Ning Que and Lu Lixing sat opposite each other on the left and right.
Sandalwood was lit in the tent.
Because it was a court meeting, Shen Qinghe excused himself and went back to rest. The tent was quite hot and humid, and all the officials were wiping their sweat.
"Prince Lu, how are the preparations for the Fengshan ceremony going?"
"Your Majesty, rest assured. I have prepared everything for months." Lu Lixing stood up and raised his hand, saying, "Many great scholars in Lu have gathered at Mount Tai, waiting for Your Majesty to ascend the mountain."
"good."
The emperor was very satisfied.
There are many details to pay attention to when it comes to Fengshan.
The required etiquette is quite complicated.
The emperor also had to ride in a rush cart and travel along the mountain road.
It cannot be implemented during this period.
Ancient music needs to be played along the way.
Play the harp and blow the flute, beat the drum and ring the bell.
After reaching the summit, a ceremony to offer sacrifices to heaven is required.
Six jade utensils were made to worship the heaven, earth and the four directions.
After the Fengshan ceremony, the merits must be recited on a stone.
This process is extremely complicated.
It has to start early in the morning.
We also have to spend the night on the top of Mount Tai.
Enjoy the beauty of the sunrise.
After a few days, people will be exhausted to death.
Ning Que didn't mind, but the other veteran officials were in a tough spot. For example, Gao Teng, the Minister of Revenue, was already over sixty. If he climbed Mount Tai, he'd probably lose half his life.
…
Cao Du communicated with King Lu in person.
The main thing is the specific matters of offering sacrifices to heaven.
This is extremely complicated.
Although Cao Du, this old fox, was lustful, he was also capable. Especially when it came to sacrificial rituals, few in Dafeng understood them as well as he did. He also provided advice during Ning Que's wedding.
Ning Que found it quite boring.
He had never liked these rituals.
But sometimes the country needs it and we have to learn.
Otherwise it's easy to make a fool of yourself.
After the discussion, Emperor Feng immediately looked at Ning Que.
After the two exchanged glances, Ning Que nodded.
Emperor Feng immediately understood.
He raised his hand.
"I have important matters to discuss with the King of Lu."
"All of you step back."
"I will take my leave."
All the officials stood up and took their leave.
Before leaving, Gu Yuan glanced at Lu Lixing.
"I wonder what is your Majesty's business?"
"Prince Lu, I have something to ask you."
"What is it?"
Ning Que frowned and stood up. "There's been a plague in Daye Lake these past few days, and hundreds of people have been infected. This morning, I went to the riverside and saw over a hundred corpses floating down from upstream. I'd like to ask Prince Lu what's going on."
“…”
Lu Lixing's expression suddenly changed.
Everyone, including Emperor Feng, was stunned.
"Xiao Ning, what did you say?"
"Over a hundred corpses?!"
"Yes, I've already had Tie Niu and Bai Yu secretly bury them." Ning Que nodded and raised his hand, saying, "According to the examination, they all drowned. I'd really like to ask Prince Lu what exactly happened?"
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