Chapter 2662: Fundraising (a reward for the book friend "The Cat Living Alone")
Man Bao said, "The students selected have all studied ulcer medicine and have a natural advantage in treating external injuries. Of course, students from the physical therapy and acupuncture departments are also welcome to join. You have learned some relevant treatment methods, and prescribing medicine to stop bleeding and acupuncture are both very effective methods."
"As for students from other departments," Manbao paused and continued, "once a war breaks out, a large number of wounded soldiers will be sent down, and we'll need a lot of helpers. Even if you haven't learned the relevant skills, if you're willing to join the army, you can still get medicine, boil herbs, or hand out knives and handkerchiefs, etc."
So you want us to do odd jobs!
Many students looked at Zhou Man with resentment, as if she was a heartless person.
After these words were spoken, most of the people who were clamoring to go together suddenly disappeared. The students who wanted to show off and then leave no longer dared to do so, for fear that Zhou Manzhen would take them away to do odd jobs. So the students dispersed, and soon there were only a few people left.
Manbao hummed twice and then turned back to the office.
The other doctors shook their heads slightly when they saw this and followed Zhou Man back. Doctor Tan was quite frightened and said to her, "Doctor Zhou, it's time to leave the court. I'll leave first."
Just make a fuss, but don't let him know. His little heart can't take it.
Manbao immediately put away his things and said, "I'm leaving too."
Zhou Liru and several female students were waiting outside. When they saw her come out, they went to greet her and asked, "Auntie, what's wrong?"
Manbao said to her, "Get ready. We will set out with the army. It may only take a few days."
Manbao nodded to the other students and turned to leave when he suddenly thought of something. He turned around and said to them, "The school will be closed for the next few days. No one will be allowed in or out. Don't ask for leave."
Zhou Liru was puzzled, "Why?"
Of course, it was because the envoys from Goguryeo were still seeking peace.
The news of the emperor personally leading the army was not announced. Although many people in the court probably knew about it now, it would definitely not spread to the people, let alone reach the ears of the Goguryeo envoys.
Sure enough, after receiving the news, the Honglu Temple immediately restrained the Goguryeo delegation on the grounds that the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet was approaching and the capital was busy, and did not allow them to wander around anymore. At the same time, for their safety, they had to take their carriages when going out from then on.
The coachman was naturally arranged by the Honglu Temple.
This limited the scope of the Goguryeo delegation's activities, so that the Honglu Temple would know who they met every day and even what they said.
Gao You didn't expect things to change so quickly in just one day. He couldn't help but discuss with others behind closed doors, "Is it possible that the Jin court is unwilling to accept our request for peace?"
"No, they shouldn't. The emperor of the Great Jin has always been known for his kindness. We have all asked for peace, so there is no way they would refuse."
"Perhaps it's those treacherous officials who are obstructing us. Unfortunately, we've been turned away. Even the officials from the Honglu Temple are unwilling to see us, so we can't get any information at all." The deputy envoy looked at Gao You and asked in a low voice, "Fifth Prince, you studied at the Imperial College. You should have some acquaintances, right? Why not ask them..."
Gao You said, "Most of my classmates have already entered officialdom and are no longer in the capital."
There were not many students who could stay in the capital once they took up official positions, and the majority of them were from the Imperial College and the Imperial Academy. The four schools he was in were basically sent out.
Gao You naturally asked someone to find out about his good friends among his classmates, but unfortunately, they were all sent out.
"What should we do? Has the Fifth Prince been in the capital for so many years? Doesn't he even have any connections? Or is he unwilling to contribute to the country?"
Gao You was angry. How could he have been in the capital for so many years?
It was clear that he had only been in the capital for two years. If his elder brother had not instigated the king to launch an attack on the Jin Dynasty, he would not have been sent back while studying well.
He was still a hostage in the capital of the Great Jin State, yet they launched a war without caring about his life or death. Did they ever consider him?
But Gao You was only angry in his heart. He said expressionlessly, "It's my incompetence. The deputy envoy will do the rest. I will wait for good news from the deputy envoy at the post station."
The deputy envoy was furious, and of course, his expression showed it, but he quickly suppressed his anger and lowered his head, saying, "I was reckless, but I am also worried about the kingdom. I hope the Fifth Prince will not take it personally. The most urgent task is to get the Great Jin to agree to our request for peace."
Gao You lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, then stood up and said, "I'll find a way. Get ready, and we'll continue kneeling at the palace gate tomorrow."
"But tomorrow the officials of the Jin Dynasty will prepare for the festival and will not be attending court."
Tomorrow is the fourteenth.
Gao You said, "Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow are the last two days. If we still don't get an invitation to the Dajin Palace banquet before sunset, then the peace talks will be in jeopardy."
"So no matter if anyone attends court tomorrow or not, we must go and kneel."
Gao You turned and left. He angrily pushed open another door, and after entering, he tilted his head to look at Lou Mian who was lagging behind, and said unhappily, "What are you standing there for? Come in quickly."
Lou Mian had no choice but to go in, close the door and stand with his hands hanging down.
Gao You asked, "What did Princess Changyu say?"
Lou Mian said, "Prince, I didn't meet Princess Changyu. The people in the Princess's Mansion only wanted to take my visiting card."
Gao You frowned, "You didn't ask them to inform you?"
Lou Mian lowered his eyes and said, "They went to pass on the message, but they only left a visiting card."
In other words, Princess Changyu didn't want to see them.
I can't even see him in person!
Gao You was furious. He clenched his fists and said, "I heard that Princess Changyu likes to eat outside. Tomorrow is August 14th. The streets will be very lively and there will be lots of delicious food. She will definitely come out. You go to the street and wait. You must see Princess Changyu!"
He stared at him and said, "At any cost!"
Lou Mian had no choice but to agree.
But Gao You had no intention of hanging himself on Princess Changyu's tree. He said sullenly, "Tomorrow I will take people to Chongyuanfang. Bai Shan gave me a door card back then, and luckily I had someone keep it. Today I finally found a use for it."
At this time, Princess Changyu was meeting with the eunuchs from the palace and asked in surprise, "Father, are you going to lead the army in person?"
"Yes," the eunuch said with a smile, "Princess, don't worry. Our Emperor is wise and powerful. Even Goguryeo is easy to capture."
He said, "Although Your Majesty is mighty and powerful, he also has some difficulties. As you know, the national treasury is a little tight, so the Empress is planning to raise some military funds for Your Majesty. It doesn't need to be much, but the Imperial Hospital will be accompanying the army. They will need a lot of silver needles, gauze, linen, catgut, knives, scissors, and other items. Add in the cost of medicinal herbs, and the cost will be even greater. So, Your Majesty would like the princesses to come to the palace tomorrow to discuss the matter."
See you tomorrow
(End of this chapter)
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