Early morning.

The atmosphere in the Dacheng Hall was solemn.

Imperial Physician Zhang is sick!

When this news reached the imperial court, everyone straightened their expressions and had to be extremely serious about this issue:

In just three days, thousands of people were infected and the disease was still spreading. Even Imperial Physician Zhang was infected. If it spread on a large scale, wouldn't it endanger the entire country?

sky!

It’s serious just thinking about it!

A minister hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, there are so many people in Dongning City who are infected with the disease, and more and more people are infected. We must pay great attention to it and solve it immediately, otherwise there will be endless troubles!"

The people and people's livelihood are the foundation of the country.

If something happens to the people, the country will be unstable.

Once there is turmoil, it will be dangerous!

"Imperial Physician Zhang is the best imperial physician in the Imperial Medical Bureau. If even he can't solve the problem, who else can?" There was a small discussion among the civil and military officials.

"This disease is highly contagious. Fifteen people died in three days..."

"What kind of disease is this..."

Sitting on the dragon throne, the emperor had a solemn face, his mouth tightly pursed, his hands clenched on the armrests, and his eyes full of extreme seriousness.

People’s livelihood is of top priority.

He glanced at the people below and said, "My dear ministers, is there anyone willing to go to Dongning City to rescue the people?"

After hearing these words, all the officials lowered their heads subconsciously.

This disease is so serious and there is no cure. Who would dare to die?

Who doesn’t cherish his own life?

For a moment, everyone looked away and avoided the attack. No one had the courage to stand up. Besides, they didn't know any medical skills, and there was no need for them to stand up.

There was silence in the Dacheng Hall.

Everyone lowered their heads and dared not speak, after all, the first bird to stick its head out gets shot.

The emperor's expression became uglier as the air became quieter.

When something went wrong, in such a great country, with all the civil and military officials, no one was willing to stand up?

Zong Zhengchen glanced at the people behind him and was about to step forward when another voice suddenly sounded:

"Father, I am leaving!"

Everyone looked over there.

Your Highness the Crown Prince!

Zong Zhengyu knelt on the ground and said, "An epidemic broke out in Dongning City. The people are in a panic and worried. As the crown prince and the future heir to the throne, I should protect my people."

He stepped forward and took the lead.

The emperor hesitated a little, "Boss..."

This disease is extremely dangerous. If the prince is allowed to go, what if something unexpected happens...

"Father, please let me go! The people are in a panic. If I go there myself, I can calm them down. It will also show your importance to this matter and your love and kindness to the people!"

Zong Zhengyu said this loudly and kowtowed.

The emperor frowned, and after thinking it over again and again, he finally relented:

"Okay, Prince, you are helping me to share my worries, which is a blessing for the people. You are about to lead Imperial Physician Yang, Imperial Physician Wang, 20 medical boys, 100 soldiers, and 100,000 taels of silver to Dongning City to rescue the people!"

"I will obey your orders and live up to your high expectations!"

When the officials saw this, they all knelt down, raised their hands, and said in unison:

"The prince is kind-hearted, a blessing to Dongling and the people!"

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In such a huge court, only the prince dared to take the risk. When the news spread to the imperial capital, the people were very moved and came to see the prince off:

"Your Highness the Crown Prince disregards himself and is devoted to the people. He is such a good man!"

"Your Highness!"

"We must cure the strange disease and return safely..."

The people followed the team leaving the city all the way to the city gate, watching them leave from afar, with hope in everyone's eyes.

The team gradually walked away.

On horseback, Zong Zhengyu stood straight, reins in hand, and walked slowly forward. His leisurely look made him look like he was going to enjoy the autumn.

"Your Highness—"

At the side, Gong Zhenhong, who was riding a horse, caught up a little faster, and took out a green bamboo tube about the length of a finger joint from his sleeve and gave it to the prince cryptically.

Lower your voice:

“Antidote.”

Zong Zhengyu narrowed his eyes slightly, took the small bamboo tube, turned it over twice in his hand, and played with it with interest.

Just this little thing, can it detoxify thousands of people?

Gong Zhenhong suggested in a low voice: "This time, you risked your life, and the whole country has seen it. Your achievements are great and the people are in high spirits. I believe that after this incident, the emperor will recognize you even more."

In this way, it is not far from ascending the throne~

Zong Zhengyu raised his thin lips slightly.

What he wants is not only the throne, but also to defeat Zong Zhengchen and let the emperor, who has always been partial to Prince Chen, know that he, Zong Zhengyu, is much stronger than Zong Zhengchen!

"Let the team move slowly. My abdominal injury has not healed yet, so I shouldn't ride too fast."

Gong Zhenhong was stunned for a moment: "But don't we have to get to Dongning City as soon as possible?"

"What do you know?" Zong Zhengyu glanced at him and said coldly, "Go slowly. Let the plague spread for three or two days. The more people are infected, the more people die, and the more scared the people will be. Only then will my merits be more prominent!"

When Gong Zhenhong heard this, his eyes lit up a little, and he nodded repeatedly with his hands clasped:

"Your Highness, it's a good idea. It's a good idea! It's wise!"