Li Shimin never expected that he would be able to return home when he arrived in good health.
As the emperor, he naturally wouldn't risk his life.
Therefore, he will only return to Chang'an when the epidemic in the capital is under control and completely eradicated.
"What's the situation now?"
"Your Majesty, according to the Imperial Medical Bureau, several thousand people in Chang'an are now ill!"
"Several thousand people?"
The exclamation of surprise came from Li Jue. He knew all too well what it meant for thousands of people to fall ill at the same time; it meant that the entire city of Chang'an would soon fall.
Although this epidemic is not severe, with most patients experiencing symptoms such as fever, headache, sore throat, or body aches, it is particularly detrimental to the elderly and those with weakened immune systems, making it easy for them to not survive the winter.
In addition, this winter is particularly cold. If people do not take precautions to keep warm, many people in Chang'an will freeze to death.
"Grandpa, you need to take action immediately!"
"measure?"
Li Shimin also wanted to save his Chang'an, but he didn't know where to start.
"Grandson, do you have a plan?"
"have!"
"Immediately order the closure of all gates in the neighborhoods and prohibit the movement of people!"
"allow!"
"Mobilize all officials and soldiers in the city to ensure logistical support and that every citizen has food and firewood!"
"allow!"
"Also, all officers and soldiers should take good care of their personal protective equipment..."
"Forget it, I'll go to Chang'an with my senior brother instead!"
This time, Li Shimin wouldn't allow it. He couldn't take the risk, and neither could Li Jue, for they were his future hope!
You can't go!
"If you're going, let your senior brother go. He's like a terrestrial immortal, immune to all poisons. He'll be fine if he goes!"
Just then, Sun Simiao arrived after hearing the news of the epidemic in Chang'an. He agreed with Li Shimin's words.
"Your Majesty is right. I can go to Chang'an alone; there is no need for my eldest grandson to accompany me!"
"Senior brother, are you sure you can manage on your own?"
"oh……"
Sun Simiao hesitated slightly. To be honest, if it were just about treating patients, he could easily handle it with his dozens of apprentices. But based on his experience in managing the epidemic in Xianyang, this was not just about treating the disease; it also involved isolation, protection, extermination, and logistical support, among other things.
These are not his strengths!
"Senior brother, I knew you couldn't do it, so please take me with you!"
"this……"
Sun Simiao hesitated upon hearing this, then looked at Li Shimin.
"His Majesty……"
"Shut up!"
"I will absolutely not allow Li Jue to take any risks!"
Li Jue was somewhat moved upon hearing this, thinking that Old Deng still cared about him. However, this matter concerned the lives of millions of people, and he had no reason not to go.
“Grandpa, I know you’re worried about me and afraid something might happen to me.”
Li Shimin snorted coldly upon hearing this.
"Since you know that, you'd better shut up!"
"But Grandpa, have you ever heard a saying?"
"What did you say?"
"Parents who love their children plan far ahead for them!"
"Although I am favored by my father-in-law and have been honored as the Prince of Qin of the Tang Dynasty, I have not rendered any service to the Tang Dynasty. After my father-in-law passes away, how can I stand in the court?"
"this……"
Li Shimin had naturally heard this saying and understood its meaning. But while he understood it, he couldn't bear to part with his own flesh and blood when it came to his loved ones.
“Grandpa, please let me go. My senior brother and I have already cured the plague in Xianyang, and we will surely be able to cure the plague in Chang’an!”
"Moreover, I have performed such a great service that even if you are no longer here in the future, I can live a life of leisure and enjoy myself without worrying about anyone taking my life!"
"this……"
Li Shimin was finally somewhat tempted by these words.
Are you sure there's no problem?
"certainly!"
"Actually, this epidemic is not serious. It's just a mild cold. As long as we deal with it properly and distribute enough medicine to the people, we can easily get through it!"
Li Shimin did not dare to fully believe Li Jue's words, and immediately looked at Sun Simiao who was standing to the side.
"Master Sun, what do you have to say?"
Upon hearing this, Sun Simiao bowed and greeted him.
"Infinite Heavenly Venerable!"
“I am a monk, and monks do not lie.”
"What the eldest grandson said is too frivolous, but in my opinion, this epidemic is indeed not serious; it can be described as a severe cold!"
Upon hearing this, Li Shimin glared fiercely at Li Jue. He knew that this grandson was always good at avoiding the important issues.
A cold is bad enough, but he actually called his large diaper a small diaper!
"Grandpa, the epidemic waits for no one, please let me go to Chang'an!"
Upon hearing this, Li Shimin glared at Li Jue again.
"It's not going to Chang'an, it's returning to Chang'an!"
"Chang'an is your home, the place where you were born!"
Li Jue never expected that even at this age, Li Er would still have the mind to nitpick over words.
Li Jue may not care, but that doesn't mean Li Shimin doesn't care.
Although "go" and "return" differ by only one character, they represent two completely different meanings, implying that Li Jue did not consider Chang'an his home at all, and even did not recognize himself as his grandfather.
"Sizi, you will accompany your eldest nephew back to Chang'an. You must take good care of him!"
"promise!"
"Li Jue, I hereby issue you an imperial edict granting you the authority to make decisions on the spot, allowing you to freely mobilize the capital's troops, officials, resources, and so on!"
"I have only one request: the epidemic in the capital must be brought under control as soon as possible!"
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