Yan Qingqing, as a modern person, has also experienced several pandemics.
However, modern technology is advanced, and there is a powerful country as a backing.
What did people have in ancient times? Not only was communication backward, but even basic necessities like food and drink were not guaranteed.
If this were a large-scale plague outbreak, people would probably have no choice but to die.
Thinking of this, Yan Qingqing decided that she had to take a chance no matter what.
So he said to Ling Ziyuan, "We must take this matter seriously."
Since you've come to me for advice, here are a few suggestions for you to see if they suit you.
First, seal the city gates and prohibit all outsiders from entering to ensure the safety of the people inside the city.
Secondly, to prevent disaster victims from causing trouble outside the city, temporary shelters were set up in advance, and sufficient food was prepared to provide porridge relief every day.
Third, take protective measures. Anyone who has been in contact with disaster victims should be disinfected, wear a mask, and not go home for the time being to avoid further infection.
Fourth, these disaster victims also need to be further subdivided, and the sick and the healthy must be managed separately.
The fifth measure was to requisition all medicinal herbs from pharmacies, keeping only enough for their daily needs, with the remainder to be centrally allocated by the government.
Yan Qingqing briefly explained what she knew about epidemic prevention.
In critical moments, extraordinary measures must be taken.
However, Ling Ziyuan found these opinions rather bold, and they could easily provoke public outrage.
However, if executed well, it can be a great achievement.
He understands everything else, but he really doesn't know much about disinfection or what a mask is.
Ling Ziyuan was a studious person, and since he was ultimately responsible for carrying out this task, he asked, "How do I do the disinfection you mentioned? And what is this mask?"
Yan Qingqing thought for a moment and replied, "There are many ways to disinfect."
You can use boiled white vinegar or alcohol to spray it.
As for the mask, it is a square strip made of cloth with two straps on both sides, which can be hung on the ears.
While it cannot completely prevent infection, it can at least reduce the infection rate by half.
Hearing how amazing it was, Ling Ziyuan was actually quite looking forward to this mask.
However, this is easier said than done.
Things have come to this point, so no matter how difficult it is, we have to do it.
After Ling Ziyuan left, Yan Qingqing quickly asked A'da to invite Li Kaishan over.
He is the village chief, and also the head of several villages.
Yan Qingqing's first priority is to ensure the safety of her own village and several nearby villages.
So we need to discuss it with Li Kaishan first.
Because of the cold weather and Li Kaishan's advanced age, he was wearing thick clothes, so he walked very slowly.
Upon seeing Li Kaishan, Yan Qingqing quickly instructed Ruyi to move the brazier closer to him.
After sitting down, Li Kaishan said with a smile, "Alas, I'm really getting old and my body isn't what it used to be."
It feels unusually cold this year; it seems my old bones are truly failing me.
Li Kaishan, who is so old, feels this year is exceptionally cold. He thought it was because he's getting old and can't withstand the cold anymore.
Yan Qingqing looked at Li Kaishan and said, "Uncle Village Chief, it's not that you're old, it's just that it's really cold this year because of the severe snow disaster in the south."
Li Kaishan was shocked to hear this, as he had survived years of famine.
Regardless of the type of disaster, it is ultimately the ordinary people who suffer.
In mild cases, people don't have enough to eat; in severe cases, there are corpses everywhere, and people even exchange their own children to eat.
Li Kaishan couldn't imagine that scene.
However, Li Kaishan had not yet realized that this was not the most serious situation.
Yan Qingqing then told Li Kaishan about the possible outbreak of plague.
Li Kaishan could no longer remain calm after hearing this; in this era, plagues were nothing but demons and monsters.
Moreover, it spreads very quickly, and once you get it, there's basically no cure.
Seeing that Li Kaishan was somewhat panicked, Yan Qingqing comforted him, saying, "Uncle Village Chief, don't be afraid."
Magistrate Ling has already ordered the city gates to be closed.
Furthermore, corresponding measures have been taken, so if we take proper precautions, there shouldn't be any problems.
Upon hearing this, Li Kaishan stamped his feet and said, "How could I not be afraid? That's a plague!"
You are young and haven't experienced this, but after this plague, there will probably be very few people left.
I'm an old man, and I've enjoyed a lot of good fortune with you these past two years.
But you can't do that. You're still young. Our Li family, and even our Canghe Village, are about to rise up."
Li Kaishan is reluctant to give up his current good life, but he is even more reluctant to give up the bright future of Canghe Village and to let his descendants suffer from a great disaster like the plague.
Yan Qingqing was really afraid that Li Kaishan, being so old, might suffer a serious accident from anxiety.
He then said, "Uncle Village Chief, I know you're anxious, and I'm anxious too."
At that time, the most urgent task was to take precautions and protect ourselves as much as possible; there was no other way.
Li Kaishan then calmed down and said, "Qingqing, you're right. I was confused in my haste."
What's done is done, there's no use in panicking anymore.
The most important thing right now is to take precautions.
Since you've come to me, you must have already come up with a plan.
"Whatever you say, Uncle Village Chief will fully cooperate."
Li Kaishan had lost his mind and couldn't think of a good way to deal with it.
However, he knew that Yan Qingqing must have a solution.
Yan Qingqing thought for a moment and said, "I do have a few suggestions, Uncle Village Chief, please listen to them and see if they are suitable."
Our villages are essentially one entity, and you are the village head, so we can't just focus on Canghe Village; we also need to consider the surrounding villages.
First, our villages have jointly set up a patrol team, and no outsiders are allowed to enter.
Secondly, let's stockpile more food, since we don't know when this epidemic will end.
In a few days, everyone will hear this news, and there will definitely be a lot of people hoarding grain. At that time, grain merchants will definitely raise prices.
Third, we should also prepare some medicinal herbs, especially commonly used ones, in case anyone in the family gets a headache or fever.
Li Kaishan replied, "Okay, I'll go and inform the village chiefs of the nearby villages and tell them to make preparations immediately."
Yan Qingqing laughed and said, "Uncle Village Chief, it's freezing cold, so don't bother running back and forth."
I've already sent Ah Wu and a few other guys to pick them up. You can discuss things here after they arrive.
Also, the number of people entering the city shouldn't be too large; just send a few representatives. Each household can make a list of what they need and purchase it, to avoid causing panic.
It's Chinese New Year now, and many people go to the city to shop.
If one family buys more than usual, people will just assume it's a wealthy family buying for the New Year.
Soon, the village chiefs from several villages arrived at Canghe Village and headed straight for Yan Qingqing's house.
Their initial reaction to this was the same as Li Kaishan's.
However, with Yan Qingqing as their pillar of support, they quickly calmed down.
After Yan Qingqing finished explaining the situation to them, they went their separate ways.
Li Kaishan also went back to hold a meeting with gongs and drums.
The villagers of Canghe Village were very cooperative when they heard about this. The next day, not only Canghe Village, but also several nearby villages were placed under martial law, and no outsiders were allowed to enter.
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