Chapter 307 But some burdens must be shouldered by someone
That afternoon, the Imperial Hospital received the imperial order and dared not neglect it. Everyone in the hospital read medical books without sleep and forgot to eat.
All the books related to medical Gu in Changjing's bookstores, big and small, were cleared out and moved to the palace.
At the same time, at the gate of the imperial city, the emperor issued an edict, recruiting extraordinary people to enter the palace to treat strange diseases.
The common people in the capital naturally noticed something was wrong, and with the imperial edict posted, there was a flurry of discussion in the streets and alleys, all curious about who had contracted the strange disease that had caused the emperor to mobilize such a large force.
What worries the people even more is that it is the emperor himself who has contracted the strange disease.
Dai Viet has changed dynasties, and now life has just stabilized and is a little better than before, but it cannot withstand any more turmoil!
At the same time, the Gan Mansion also received a summons from the emperor and sent him to the palace for an audience.
In the imperial study, Wei Li bowed to the frail and elderly Grand Tutor Gan, frightening the eighty-year-old Grand Tutor so much that he nearly fell off his armchair. "Your Majesty, please forgive me!"
"The old Grand Tutor has devoted himself to the service of Dai Viet for three dynasties, and he deserves this courtesy from me." Wei Li said seriously, "And I summoned the old Grand Tutor to the palace today because I have an important matter to entrust to you."
"Your Majesty, please give your orders."
"I have important matters requiring me to leave the capital for a period of time. I would like to ask Elder Gan to temporarily manage the court affairs during this period. Currently, the court is half old and half new, and they are dissatisfied with each other. Without someone to control them, chaos will inevitably break out. In my opinion, only Elder Gan can keep them in check. I will leave a written order appointing Elder Gan to temporarily manage the court affairs. Anyone who disobeys can be punished according to this written order."
Gan Boyuan's expression also turned serious, his old eyes darkening. He narrowed his eyes and looked at the imposing young emperor in front of him. "The Emperor has entrusted me with such an important task, must I go?"
The young man looked directly at the old man and said in a tone that left no room for doubt, "You must go."
The old man was silent for a moment, his hands folded in front of him, his eyes gleaming. "Since that's the case, Your Majesty wants me to guard the court. Rather than a written order, a Dragon Order would be more appropriate. With a Dragon Order in hand, it would be like Your Majesty is here in person, and I can do my work with greater legitimacy. What do you think?"
The young man's expression remained unchanged. "There are two ways to govern a country: stabilizing the court and protecting the territory. Both are for the protection of the country and its people. This time, I entrust Elder Gan with not only stabilizing the court, but also General Yuan with protecting the territory. I think it would be more appropriate to hand over the Dragon Order to General Yuan. What do you think, Elder Gan?"
"Why? Does the Emperor think that the contributions of a veteran of three dynasties like mine are not as great as those of General Yuan?"
"No, it's because in my heart, the emperor is the least important, and the people are the most important. Elder Gan is guarding me, and General Yuan is guarding my people. You two are both ministers I rely on. There is no distinction between you, and there is no need to compare. We are all fighting for this country and this people."
After gazing at the emperor quietly for a moment, Gan Boyuanlang smiled and bowed solemnly with both hands, "Your Majesty, I am willing to guard the court with my remaining body, even if it means death!"
That night, a team of fast horses passed through the gate of Changjing and galloped into the distant night.
Duan Dao and Zi Yi stood side by side on the city wall, watching the fast horse disappear.
"Tianbao will be safe and sound." Zi Yi said softly.
"Yes." Duan Dao's hands hung at his sides. The edge of the Dragon Order on his right hand hurt his palm. He also wanted to go and find a way to remove the poison for Tian Bao himself.
But he can't.
The person who plotted against Tianbao must have a trick up his sleeve, so they have to prepare for both scenarios.
Wei Li has already left the capital. He must stay in Changjing to take charge, so that those around him dare not act rashly.
Only when the territory is stable, the place of exile will be stable, and Tubei Village will be worry-free.
That is the place that Tianbao cares about most.
Zi Yi was also feeling sad.
He was also in a position where he had no choice. Sometimes he thought that it was not as free and unfettered as when he was in exile.
But some burdens have to be carried by someone.
Everyone likes to be free and easy, but if no one is willing to bear the burden, the family will not be a family and the country will not be a country. How can there be peace and stability, and how can one be free and easy?
It's impossible to have both.
But suffering is only known by one's mind.
"Let's go back. The princess is responsible for accommodating the strange people and things who are summoned. Many of them have already gathered. I hope to get some solutions or clues." Zi Yi said.
Duan Dao was silent, and walked down the city wall, but the huge stone in his heart could not be moved away.
The Qiang people are mysterious, and the outside world knows very little about that tribe. Moreover, the blood-colored flowing worms are unique to the Qiang people, so it is not easy to find a way to detoxify them.
Tianbao...Duandao gritted his teeth, and the corners of his eyes turned red.
He will definitely catch the person behind this plot and tear him into pieces!
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The border areas are bitterly cold.
During the New Year holidays, the ground was covered in snow and the wind was as cold as a knife, freezing people to the bone.
After nightfall, the inner city of Yanxia Pass was dotted with sparks, and the occasional sparse sound of firecrackers could be heard. In a festival that should have been lively, these noises made it seem even more deserted.
In an inn in the south of the city, the fire was cold and the smoke was smoky. The owner had gone home to have a reunion dinner, leaving a waiter to look after the inn.
The waiter lowered the wind screen at the entrance, returned to the counter, and, with his hands in his pockets and shoulders hunched, warmed himself by the small fire in front of him. "Winter here is freezing cold. By the twelfth lunar month, the snow on the streets is up to your knees. Where have you two come from? You must have suffered a lot along the way, right? It looks like this must be your first time in Yanxia Pass. Anyone who is even slightly familiar with this place would definitely not choose to come around the New Year unless they have something important to do."
At this moment, there was only one table of diners in the corner of the entire inn lobby, consisting of a man and a woman.
Each one of them is exquisite and beautiful.
A girl of fifteen or sixteen years old was wearing a green jacket and a rabbit fur shawl. Her small face was embedded in the white rabbit fur. She was otherworldly and beautiful, like a winter plum blossom blooming in the winter snow. Her temperament was cool, but she did not give people a sense of arrogance.
The young man was about twenty years old, wearing a white fox fur robe and a figure as graceful as a jade tree. His eyebrows and eyes were delicate enough to be painted. His peach blossom eyes were naturally full of affection and smile. The look in his eyes was like the wind that was unrestrained and unpredictable, attracting people to chase after him, but unable to catch him when they reached out their hands. He would not stop for anyone.
"Brother Er, you have good eyesight. This is indeed our first time to Yanxia Pass. You have been here for many years, right? Can you tell us about the situation inside and outside Yanxia Pass?" When the young man smiled, he gave people a sense of closeness, and his smile was very deceptive.
The customer struck up a conversation, and the waiter took the opportunity to open up. The shop was deserted, and having someone to chat with could help pass the time. "Well, there's really nothing worth talking about in this remote border area of Yanxia Pass. You come from other places, and you should be able to see the difference. In the wealthy areas inside the pass, the New Year's Eve is decorated with fireworks everywhere, but here, just a few firecrackers signal the New Year's Eve. After dark, there's not a soul to be seen on the streets. It's so cold, you'll freeze your bones if you take a few steps outside. Fortunately, there haven't been any wars outside these years, otherwise it would be even worse, and the people would live in fear every day."
After a pause, the waiter sighed, "I don't know when we can truly live a stable life."
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