If smallpox were to become widespread and cause the deaths of tens of thousands of people, it would endanger the country's foundation. Jian Ning naturally knew that this was no joke.
"If you delay any longer, more and more people will be infected. The most urgent thing is to notify the authorities immediately and inform the entire city that anyone with a headache, fever, or facial rash should be gathered in one place to prevent human-to-human transmission and the resulting immeasurable consequences."
Jian Ning said seriously.
Veins bulged on Huo Jincheng's forehead, and an indescribable pain flashed across his eyes. Jian Ning knew that if he turned around and made arrangements at this moment, it would mean that he had chosen greater love over lesser love, and that he would have abandoned Ah Man between the people of the city and Ah Man.
But there was nothing that could be done about it. Erniu and Sanniu were both trapped in the capital. They had not returned for a night. The woman's sister was from the capital and had been away for several days. It was still unknown what the situation in the capital would be like overnight.
She was also extremely anxious, especially when she thought about Ding Youtian feeling like vomiting just riding a horse, and her heart ached when she recalled his expression when he got off the horse.
"Put these on, it will at least protect you a little." Jian Ning handed them the masks he had taken out earlier. "Tell the government to gather all the doctors in the city to the government office. I'll be there soon."
Huo Jincheng took the mask and put it on, then walked away without saying a word.
Jian Ning turned and walked into the yard, and said to the man who was still in a daze, "First find a room to settle your wife down, and then pour a glass of water. I will take a look at your wife first, and then I will bring medicine to you and your son."
The man nodded repeatedly. He had been cursing his wife at home for the past few days because she had entertained a sister-in-law from a brothel. The other day, she complained of a headache and fever, and he'd been cursing her, accusing her of something else. And this morning, when he'd suddenly noticed a rash on her face, he'd insisted it was syphilis, and his scolding had spread to the entire neighborhood.
After Jane Ning followed his wife into the house, he asked her to close her eyes first, then he massaged her head and went into the herb room, took some Tecovir and a syringe and put them into the medicine box.
Tecovir is a small molecule viral inhibitor that is very effective against smallpox and cowpox monkeypox viruses, but it has poor solubility and was originally used mainly for oral administration. Later, through experiments, researchers discovered that adding (HPBCD) can aid dissolution without affecting the efficacy of the drug, and the effect is much faster than oral administration.
After giving her the injection, Jian Ning reminded her of some precautions, then gave the man some aspirin and a few masks, and told him to wait for the official notice and that it would be better for him not to go out for the next few days.
"Oh, one more thing." Before leaving, Jian Ning remembered something and turned back to the man, saying, "If your sister-in-law's lover brings that girl here again, you must keep them and then quietly go to the Dingzihao Pawnshop and give me a message."
After coming out of the man's house, Jian Ning saw that there was no one around, so she slipped into Baicaojian and went back to the pawnshop first. She distributed masks and medicine to the people in the pawnshop. Before she and Ding Youtian came, two or three of the pawnshop clerks had headaches and fevers. After Huo Jincheng came back, he asked them to gather in the house in the backyard, which was next to the room where Ding Youtian was staying.
Jane Ning first gave the guys an injection of Tecovir before going back to the room the shopkeeper had arranged for her and Ding Youtian.
Ding Youtian was still sleeping, and his complexion looked even worse. Jian Ning touched his forehead and found that he was indeed a little feverish.
"My wife..."
He woke up with a start when she placed her hand on his forehead. Just as he was about to sit up, Jian Ning held him down and said, "Don't move. Drink some water first."
Jian Ning took some spiritual spring water, lifted his head, and fed him with a cup. After drinking, he rubbed his forehead and said, "I still feel uncomfortable. Maybe I caught a cold last night. Give me an injection so I can get better faster."
"Alas, it's not a cold, you've got smallpox."
"What the hell?"
Ding Youtian sat up straight, "Madam, don't scare me. I know this smallpox disease. If it gets serious, it will take the lives of tens of thousands of people. How serious is this? Can you cure it?"
"Don't worry. If it's just a simple acne infection, I have many effective medicines in my Baicaojian medical library. However, I'm not sure if the acne infection in your time and space has mutated. I need to test it. Lie down first. I'll give you an injection of anti-acne medicine, and then we'll go in for the test."
Ding Youtian lay down as he was told, his face still shrouded in shock. In fact, he had heard the elders talk about the dangers of smallpox when he was a child. It was said that many people in their families died of smallpox one after another and there was no time to bury them, and other people fell down again.
Fortunately, Jane Ning had extracted the virus when she injected the woman earlier. After testing, it was found that only the smallpox virus had not mutated.
"Rest here. I've left the medicine on the table for you. Take it in two hours. I'm going to check on the government office first. There are two or three people infected in the pawnshop, and I wonder how many more people are infected in the city. If they mistake it for a cold and spread it everywhere, it won't be long before the whole city is infected."
"Go quickly, thanks to you. Don't worry about me. I can take care of myself. Go quickly."
When Jian Ning arrived at the pawnshop in front, he learned that people on the street were in a panic. Many people who had heard of smallpox but didn't quite understand it came out to ask if there was really smallpox in the city.
"Don't go out, and don't let anyone in. Close the shop first." After Jian Ning gave the order, he led the horse out and saw Huo Jincheng riding hurriedly towards him.
"Hurry, follow me to the government office. The doctors are arriving one after another. There are already at least a hundred cases of fever in the city." He then pulled the reins, turned the horse's head, and shouted at Jian Ning: "Hurry and keep up."
He whipped his horse and rushed out like an arrow.
Jane Ning jumped on her horse and chased after him.
Some people have gathered in front of the county government office, and the yamen runners are trying to drive them away, shouting and cursing loudly. Several of Huo Jincheng's men, wearing masks given by Jian Ning, are also helping the yamen runners to drive the people away.
After two horse neighs, Huo Jincheng and Jian Ning, carrying a medicine box, arrived at the gate of the county government office. Huo Jincheng reined in his horse and shouted, "Don't panic. Don't believe the rumors yet. There is no conclusion yet. This is the miracle doctor I invited from the capital. You will know her skills in the future. With a miracle doctor here, there is no need to panic!"
A burly bailiff rushed out of the yamen and stood on the steps, shouting at the top of his voice, "The county magistrate has issued an order. Everyone must return home and obey the order. Do not go out! Anyone with a headache or fever must report it immediately. Anyone who conceals the truth or leaves the house without permission will be punished and detained!"
Upon hearing this, the people who were trying to find out the news fled in all directions.
Some people even covered their mouths and noses. At this point, it was clear without asking that it was probably smallpox.
When Jian Ning accompanied Huo Jincheng into the county government office, the county magistrate personally came to greet them. However, when he saw that Huo Jincheng was only accompanied by a young woman carrying a medicine box, he looked at Huo Jincheng with disappointment and asked, "Excuse me, Commander Huo, is this the miracle doctor you mentioned earlier?"
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