Magistrate Zhang knew that the Crown Prince valued this young physician highly, so he dared not take her there rashly and first went to ask the Crown Prince for permission.
Upon learning of the danger in Yushugou, Lu Ziqian took the initiative to go and protect it.
"Can smallpox really be cured?"
He couldn't help but recall that day in bed when Su Yujiao said she could cure smallpox and then go to the Emperor to exchange her merit for a divorce agreement.
At the time, he thought it was a pipe dream, but now, seeing how persistent Dr. Su is, he is starting to waver.
Is it really possible to cure smallpox?
Su Yujiao glanced at him: "There is no good cure. We can only treat the symptoms according to the patient's condition."
"For example, Niuhuang Jiedu Pills are used to clear heat and detoxify, and treat mouth and tongue sores."
"Corydalis rhizome, willow bark, and datura rhizome have remarkable effects on relieving pain."
"Bupleurum, honeysuckle, and coptis have good antipyretic effects."
"Penicillin is even more important, for treating bacterial infections and sepsis."
"Medications can only provide temporary relief; most people who are physically strong can get through it."
"The elderly, the infirm, the disabled, and children can only rely on luck..."
"However, I am not going there to treat plague patients, but to extract the virus and make a vaccine."
"Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent smallpox."
"Only after the vaccine is developed can we have time to produce treatment drugs, such as penicillin and Niuhuang Jiedu Pills, which all take time..."
Lu Ziqian wasn't a medical student and didn't understand the names of the drugs, but seeing her confident demeanor, he inexplicably trusted her.
He even found the 'little eunuch' at this moment to be very charming, radiating a dazzling light that made it impossible to look away.
It's such a pity that such a capable person became a eunuch and was taken advantage of by Gu Heng.
"Dr. Su, cough cough... there's something I'm not sure if I should ask?"
Hearing the man's teasing tone, Su Yujiao knew he was up to no good, even though she couldn't see his expression.
Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask!
"..."
"How did you become a eunuch?" he couldn't help but ask.
Su Yujiao was speechless. "Trying to provoke someone, huh? Anyone can do that."
How did Akagi lose the battle?
"..."
Holy crap... Is there anyone who exposes someone's shortcomings like this?
The crushing defeat at the Battle of Akagi was the only stain on his life!
Seeing Lu Ziqian's discomfiture, Su Yujiao burst out laughing.
"Does General Lu have any further questions?"
Why isn't General Lu saying anything?
The man growled, "Shut up, you're so noisy!"
"She's like a woman, and she holds grudges!"
These words seemed to have struck at Su Yujiao's weak spot, and she dared not provoke her any further.
It wouldn't be fun if he recognized me.
The two quickly arrived at Yushugou. The village entrance was blocked by rows of barbed wire. Groups of infected people with sores on their bodies and pus on their faces lay on the barbed wire like zombies, roaring angrily.
The village was littered with corpses, and a stench of decay wafted from the village, making it feel like a living hell.
"Let me out."
"You corrupt official...I don't want to die..."
"Waaaaah... Let me out..."
Looking at the scene before her, Su Yujiao finally understood why Magistrate Zhang had tried so hard to prevent her from coming.
Humans have a will to survive at all times, and the will to survive that erupts from those who are unwilling to wait for death is terrifying.
Just like now, their eyes were bloodshot, their voices were hoarse, and their overwhelming hatred seemed capable of destroying everything.
Lu Ziqian instinctively shielded the thin 'Doctor Su' behind him, and even though there was barbed wire blocking the way, he was still worried.
"Please be quiet and listen to me."
Su Yujiao's shouts were drowned out by the angry roars of the patients.
"Shut up, all of you!"
As Lu Ziqian roared, he grabbed a handful of pebbles and threw them, instantly stunning everyone.
The scene finally quieted down.
"you say!"
"..."
So he's only responsible for doing the physical work, while she's left to do the talking.
But this is the first time she has experienced such a situation, and she is actually quite flustered.
Su Yujiao took a step forward with a stiff upper lip, but was pulled back by Lu Ziqian.
He remembered the little eunuch saying that smallpox could be transmitted even from a distance, so it was better to stay away.
Su Yujiao was almost knocked over by his tug, but knowing that he meant well, she didn't mind.
"Fellow villagers, the man beside me is the war god general, Lu Ziqian, as the people call him."
"General Lu was ordered to protect the Crown Prince."
"The Crown Prince personally came to Qicheng to control the plague and save the people."
"General Lu? Is that the young general from the Lu family army?"
"The general has come to rescue us?"
Upon hearing Su Yujiao's words, everyone automatically ignored the Crown Prince and paid more attention to Lu Ziqian.
Lu Ziqian never expected that his position in the hearts of the people would be more important than that of the Crown Prince.
Su Yujiao grabbed Lu Ziqian: "Yes, the Crown Prince and General Lu have come to rescue you!"
Upon hearing Su Yujiao's words, everyone immediately knelt down.
"Please, General, save us!"
"Waaaah... I don't want to die yet."
"Cough cough, I'm not sick at all, they just forced me in here."
"Can the general really save us?"
"This is smallpox. Can General Lu cure smallpox?"
Everyone stared at Lu Ziqian, as if he were their only lifeline.
Faced with everyone's pleading gazes and bearing everyone's hopes, Lu Ziqian had no choice but to push Su Yujiao in front of him.
"This general only knows how to fight, not medicine."
"However, Physician Su can."
"Doctor Su is Doctor Mo's apprentice. He came here to save lives on his master's orders."
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