Chapter 46 Plague Successfully Controlled
After leaving Yanmen County, Yan Shixu rushed to Jiujiang County without stopping.
County Magistrate Wang Yangde originally wanted to go and greet him.
But at this time he was wearing a coarse linen shirt, directing a group of strong men to build houses on a higher flat ground.
After hesitating for a moment, he still did not go to greet the prince.
It was not until he saw the prince arriving at the place where the house was being built that Wang Yangde hurried forward to greet him and pay his respects.
"Your humble servant greets His Highness."
"No need to be so polite, Lord Wang."
Yan Shixu looked at the middle-aged man in front of him, who was dressed simply, had a haggard face, but stood straight, with some admiration in his eyes.
"Wang, the Magistrate, I heard that you donated all your money to help the people. This act of generosity brings me great comfort."
Wang Yangde lowered his head humbly and said, "Your Highness, you are too kind. I am only fulfilling my duty as a parent official."
Yan Shixu smiled. He certainly couldn't let such an honest and upright official be so poor that he couldn't even afford food and clothing.
I think the people sent by Zhang Sicheng have already delivered the silver and money to the county magistrate's office.
Yan Shixu said seriously, "Wang, County Magistrate, please tell me about the disaster in Jiujiang County."
After Wang Yangde finished his detailed report, he sighed again, "Although the disaster in Jiujiang County is severe, the people can still barely get by. However... I am worried that if production is not restored, next year's spring plowing may be unsustainable."
Yan Shixu nodded. "I've already considered this matter. The court will allocate seeds and farm tools to help the people resume production. Don't worry, I will do my best to help."
Wang Yangde's eyes were filled with joy when he heard this.
He bowed deeply to Yan Shixu and said, "Your Highness's benevolence and virtue are a blessing to the people of Fuzhou."
Yan Shixu was not that optimistic. Measures are one thing, and implementation is another.
In the next few days, Yan Shixu traveled day and night between counties and prefectures, personally supervising disaster relief work.
His decisiveness and personal approach forced the originally lazy officials to persevere and cooperate fully.
After two months, the disaster in Fuzhou was gradually brought under control and people's lives began to improve.
However, Yan Shixu did not relax.
He was worried that a plague would break out.
Sure enough, not long after, the plague spread throughout Fuzhou.
Fortunately, preparations had been made in advance, and officials from all over the country were sent to notify every household to take preventive measures according to the instructions of the imperial physician.
Most of those infected with the plague were the elderly and children. These two groups of people had weaker physical conditions and would fall down immediately once infected with the plague.
Among the imperial physicians accompanying this trip, there was a young physician named Wu Junnian.
It was the imperial physician Wu who had diagnosed Wen Li'er with pregnancy back in the capital.
Before he joined the Imperial Hospital, he had encountered several small-scale plagues in his hometown, and he had already developed a method to understand the plague.
Seeing that he was young, several other older doctors did not dare to use his prescriptions to treat people infected with the plague.
Wu Junnian had no choice but to go and stay among the quarantined crowd for a night. The next day, he successfully contracted the plague.
Then, under the surprised gazes of other imperial doctors, he drank the medicine he had prepared.
Three days later, he was back to full strength.
alright?
It’s really better!
The other imperial doctors were overjoyed and felt ashamed of their previous distrust of their colleagues. They then hurriedly followed Imperial Doctor Wu's prescription and prepared medicine for the people infected with the plague.
The plague was successfully controlled and the people cheered.
Yan Shixu soon learned about Wu Junnian.
He summoned Wu Junnian, praised him profusely, and said:
"Dr. Wu played an indispensable role in the disaster relief efforts in Fuzhou. Upon returning to the capital, I will definitely reward him accordingly."
Wu Junnian bowed and said, "It is a doctor's duty to help the people."
Yan Shixu patted his shoulder as a token of praise.
As soon as the news about the disaster and plague in Fuzhou reached the capital, the empress dowager immediately sent people to Fuzhou to bring the prince back.
This plague is no joke. If the prince is infected, the court will definitely be in turmoil.
But the person sent back brought back a message saying that the plague in Fuzhou had been brought under control.
The disaster victims have been resettled, and His Highness is working hard every day to help the people restore agricultural production.
His Highness said that he would return to Beijing once agricultural production stabilized.
Before returning to Beijing, I will also go to Jizhou, which is adjacent to Fuzhou.
That was the fief of the second prince Yan Shilin.
After reading the letter, the Queen Mother nodded with satisfaction.
She knew the prince's abilities, and the various ways he handled the disaster relief this time were perfect.
Yaohua Palace.
At this time, Wen Li'er asked Wan'an and Wanquan to dig out a jar of wine from under the jujube tree in the yard.
She doesn't drink it, she just smells it.
The prince had been away from Beijing for more than three months, and she knew nothing about what he had done in Fuzhou.
She wanted to write him a letter and ask.
But if she wrote a letter, she would have to ask the Crown Princess for permission before sending it out.
If the Crown Princess knew that she wrote a letter to the Crown Prince, she would probably be unhappy.
I heard from Qingmei, who is the best at inquiring, that the Crown Princess's Fuyao Palace has received letters from the Crown Prince several times.
I just don’t know if there’s one about Wen Li’er, since the Crown Princess didn’t mention it anyway.
That's all.
Wen Li'er calmed down, copied a few Buddhist scriptures, and prayed for the prince.
After copying the scriptures, she felt hungry again.
Since she became pregnant, she has become a big eater with a very picky taste, which has caused Li Yuchu and his colleagues a lot of trouble.
Sometimes, Wen Li'er would make a whole list of dishes.
After Chef Li and his people prepared the meal and brought it over, she lost her appetite after eating one or two bites.
Sometimes, the dishes she ordered were too few and not enough, so she had to ask Chef Li Yu and his staff to make them again.
Wen Li'er felt a little apologetic, but she couldn't control herself, so she could only give more rewards to a few imperial chefs.
Nanny Qin guessed every day whether the grandson in her master's belly was a boy or a girl.
People say sour boys and spicy girls, but my master doesn’t mind sour or spicy food at all, making it difficult to tell the difference.
This day.
Lin Fujia came to visit Wen Lier.
The two played several games of chess, and Wen Li'er won one.
Lin Fujia was quite surprised: "Sister Wen's chess skills have improved recently."
Wen Lier was proud: "That's right, I play two games with Lily every day, and I've become proficient after playing so many times."
At this time, Qingzhu brought over some fruits and snacks. Lin Fujia ate some with her, feeling very envious.
"Are these cakes made by Chef Li? They really taste great."
Wen Li'er smiled and said, "If it tastes good, eat more."
As he spoke, he pushed a plate of crystal clear pastries in front of Lin Fujia.
"Try this, Amber Ruyi Cake. It's sweet but not greasy, melts in your mouth, and is delicious."
Lin Fujia ate three pieces in a row and nodded repeatedly.
It really is true that a mother’s status is determined by her sons.
No matter whether Sister Wen is carrying a boy or a girl, her life will definitely be good in the future.
Unlike her, there is no hope at all.
Lin Fujia suddenly felt a little lost and had no appetite to eat even the cakes.
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