Speaking of it, the Great Qi Dynasty was really full of disasters. The drought had just passed, and an epidemic broke out again. Moreover, this epidemic was so severe that it had already caused disasters in four cities in a short period of time.
In addition, Lu Chen couldn't help but want to complain. It was feudal superstition that killed people. How could infectious diseases be solved by opening a ritual? How much do you look down on infectious diseases!
Lu Chen really wanted to explain the causes of infectious diseases and the corresponding prevention methods, but looking at the group of illiterate people in front of him, Lu Chen finally gave up.
"They wouldn't understand even if I told them. Saying goodbye just makes me angry and upset, so why bother?"
"Your Majesty, the epidemic is spreading rapidly. I'm afraid my simple altar rituals won't be very effective. Furthermore, I'm in the capital, and the four cities in the south are probably quite far away. I'm not strong enough."
Since you don't want to explain, you can only make appropriate processing based on the existing conditions.
You know what, based on the current conditions, Lu Chen's words really make sense.
Even Li Zhuo and a group of ministers couldn't help but nod their heads. The capital was indeed too far away from the scene of the incident. In fact, even they didn't believe that Lu Chen's actions could have any effect from such a distance.
At this time, the Minister of Revenue Liang Licang said, "I wonder if we could ask the Imperial Master to go to the four southern cities and perform rituals?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen's hair stood up!
He glared at Liang Licang and thought to himself, I haven't offended you, Liang, why are you so vicious?
That was an epidemic, and it spread to four cities at an extremely fast speed, which shows how contagious it was.
Under these circumstances, you actually asked me to personally go to a city ravaged by an epidemic and perform a ritual? What do you mean? Do you think I'm not dying fast enough?
You can even come up with such an idea to trap someone to death? You dare to say it, aren't you afraid that you will lose your place in the court in the future?
The other people also looked at Liang Licang in astonishment. It stands to reason that there are few fools who can reach the level of an official of the six ministries' rank. Liang Licang's current performance is really below standard.
Even Wei Yong, who usually didn't get along with Lu Chen, couldn't stand it any longer. He frowned slightly and said, "The epidemic is raging in those four cities now. Anyone who enters there is in grave danger. I think we should seal off those four cities right now and stop letting people go in and die."
Wei Yong's words immediately won the support of most people present. Everyone felt that Wei Yong was honest and steady.
As for Liang Licang’s proposal just now, it’s pure bullshit. Don’t take it to heart and forget about it.
Why did Wei Yong protect Lu Chen at the critical moment? Could it be that he didn't want to see his future son-in-law die? Could it be that he suddenly had a change of heart and realized how important Lu Chen was to their family?
Neither. The reason why I don't agree to let Lu Chen go to die is that once this door is opened, it will be impossible to stop it.
If Lu Chen can enter the dead city today, then do others have to do the same tomorrow?
Epidemics are invisible and intangible; you never know when you might be infected.
People don’t care whether you are a high-ranking official in the court, nor do they care whether you are wearing silk and satin or eating delicacies from land and sea.
If such a button is really opened, then none of us will be able to live anymore!
Liang Licang also realized how stupid he had been. With a sad face, he bowed to Lu Chen and said, "Master Lu, please don't blame me. I didn't mean to harm you. It's just that one of the cities is my hometown. My wife and children are all there!"
Upon hearing this, everyone gasped, and then they remembered that Liang Licang's hometown was indeed in that place, and his wife, two children, and mother all stayed there.
No wonder Liang Licang was so anxious that he came up with such a foolish proposal. He was just too concerned.
After all, the epidemic is very fierce, and if you are not careful, it is very likely that the entire family will be wiped out.
Lu Chen nodded to indicate that he didn't take the matter to heart. After showing off his big belly, he bowed to everyone again and said, "Everyone, going to the epidemic area is nothing to me. After all, some things need to be done by others. Even if I really get infected and don't survive, if I can make a small contribution to this matter, my life will not be in vain."
Upon hearing this, everyone's faces showed expressions of shock and admiration.
Look, he is worthy of being the national teacher. He deserves to enjoy wealth and glory. This is what he earned by hanging his head on his belt.
Li Zhuo was also very excited. He had even begun to consider whether he should really let Lu Chen go.
At this time, Lu Chen spoke again: "Of course, I personally think that I am more useful alive than dead."
After saying that, Lu Chen added in his heart, "Even if I am willing, the audience will not be willing!"
"Your Majesty and all the others, please don't panic. Could you please show me the urgent report on the epidemic? Does it mention specific symptoms? Have you sent for the imperial physicians? As the saying goes, the right medicine for the right disease. We should at least confirm the symptoms first."
When Lu Chen said this, Li Zhuo felt like he had found his backbone. He immediately slammed the table and said, "Yes, yes, yes, quickly call the imperial physician!"
Lu Chen's face was filled with black lines, thinking to himself, it's been such a long time, and you guys are just sitting here arguing about who should clean up the mess?
While the imperial physician was here, Lu Chen took another quick look at the urgent report.
The official who submitted the memorial did have some brains, and it did contain a description of the symptoms of the epidemic.
Although it was just a few words like ordinary writers, and the focus was still on how to ask for help from the court, the description of these symptoms was already a great help.
Sudden chills, high fever, profuse sweating, body aches, chest and abdominal pain, anorexia and vomiting.
Looking at the above symptoms, Lu Chen couldn't help but frown. Why did these symptoms look so familiar? Could it be the disease he imagined?
If it really is that kind of disease, then it would be really troublesome!
Just as Lu Chen and the others were discussing countermeasures, Zi Yan angrily slammed her palm on the table in front of her in the Nuanxiang Pavilion and said, "What a bunch of good-for-nothings! Why did they only just report such a big thing now? What does the headquarters mean? No, prepare the horses for me immediately. I need to go back."
The maid knelt down in front of Zi Yan and said, "Lady Saint, you can't go back now. Not to mention the matter of the courtesan, the entire headquarters is now filled with a fog of disease. What if you go back and get infected?"
"For now, let's quickly invite that demon Lu Chen over and ask him indirectly if he has any good ideas!"
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