Chapter 208 Who is the Imperial Messenger
"Dad, what happened?" Feng Yuanhan had just returned from the military camp and knew nothing.
But Feng Yuanhao heard something from Song Shuqing. Since
his father hadn't returned so late, of course he had to ask.
"Your third uncle wrote to say that there was an outbreak of plague in Ganyang City, and the situation is not optimistic."
"What?" Feng Yuanhan was shocked, as the plague would kill many people.
"Girl, tell Dad everything you know, okay?" As the Marquis of the Flame Kingdom, Feng Zuwen was also a good minister who cared about the country and the people.
"Okay."
Next, Feng Tianxing repeated what she had heard in her previous life.
She had never been to Ganyang City. She was mainly in the capital, spending the most time in Feng Mansion, and the rest was just hearsay.
"That is, what you saw in your previous life, was that the second prince who was named the crown prince wrote a method to fight the epidemic, which played a big role, but about 60,000 people still died?"
"Yes, Daddy. The Shuilong Kingdom was even worse. Two cities were directly emptied and more than 100,000 people died." Feng Tianxing supplemented.
The father and his two sons fell into deep thought.
They knew the result, but this result was too tragic.
"Dad, do you want to save the people?" Feng Tianxing looked at Feng Zuwen's thoughtful face and knew what he was thinking.
"Sister, you can save them, right?" Feng Yuanhao asked anxiously.
In the past two years, Feng Yuanhao has long since stopped working in the Hanlin Academy and has entered the Ministry of Households as a Yuanwailang.
Mainly managing household registration, land, and taxes.
At the same time, he has also been serving as the Prince's Guardian.
"Of course I can. Who am I?" Feng Tianxing said in an all-powerful tone.
Seeing her so relaxed, the father and son suddenly relaxed their tense hearts.
"Father, in that case, I have other ideas." Feng Yuanhao said with a smile.
"What ideas?" Feng Zuwen asked in confusion.
"We can let the prince be the ambassador this time.
First of all, the prince is the heir apparent of a country. If the prince goes, it can stabilize the people's hearts to a great extent, because the prince can come in person. The prince is not afraid of this epidemic, so there is nothing to be afraid of, which enhances the confidence of the people.
Secondly, this is also the best opportunity for the prince to win the hearts of the people and make achievements, so that his position in the court will be more stable in the future. The second prince can't even keep up with him.
Even if the second prince writes a method to fight the epidemic this time, he can't compare with the prince who comes in person." Feng Yuanhao analyzed in depth.
"Brother, this is a good idea. Don't worry, I can keep the Crown Prince safe. But he can't step out right away. You can push the Second Prince out first to see what his attitude is. If he is unwilling to go, let the Crown Prince take the initiative to step out. This will better reflect his determination for the people."
Generally, it is impossible to send a Crown Prince to such a dangerous matter. The Second Prince is actually the best candidate.
But based on Feng Tianxing's understanding of the Second Prince, that person is absolutely unwilling to go. How could he, who is determined to become the ruler of a country, put himself in danger?
"Sister is right. I'll go to the East Palace now." Feng Yuanhao understood what his sister meant at once.
Since there is no danger, it would be most appropriate for the Crown Prince to go.
The next morning.
At the morning court, Eunuch Yuan read the secret memorial sent by Song Shuan in the hall.
The whole court was shocked.
The discussion suddenly rang out.
"There has been no plague in our Flame Country for so many years, how come there is a plague all of a sudden?"
"Yes. What should we do?"
"Ganyang City is close to Water Dragon Country, could it be that the plague broke out in Water Dragon Country and spread to our Flame?"
"Your Majesty, this matter cannot be delayed, we must send people to contain the plague immediately, otherwise the country will be in danger." General Lu knelt down and shouted, almost crying.
Because when he was a child, there was a plague in Flame Country.
It was too terrible.
It was during the time of the previous emperor, in a city close to the Ice and Snow Country, and the plague was cholera.
The whole prefecture was in mourning. Everywhere one could see exhausted civilians. Soon, they died one after another. In the end, 50 to 60 percent of the civilians in the prefecture died.
It was his father who went to participate in the rescue and told him about it when he came back.
He will never forget the expression on his father's face at that time .
It was a mixture of pain, sorrow, heartache, helplessness...all kinds of emotions.
This happened more than 50 years ago.
Thinking of this, General Lu really cried out.
Feng Zuwen couldn't bear to see it, so he stepped forward and helped him up.
"Old General, aren't we discussing what to do now? There must be a way to contain the plague. What happened 50 years ago will not happen again." Feng Zuwen comforted.
After hearing what Feng Zuwen said, everyone thought of the plague, especially the elderly ministers.
"Okay, the reason why I said this in the palace is that I want you to recommend a minister to lead the team and take action immediately. Yesterday, I received Song Shuan's secret memorial. The officials of the six ministries were recruited immediately. Prince Chen and the two princes discussed and made some arrangements."
Yun Hongxiao suppressed his hand, stopped everyone from continuing to discuss, and said.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to go." The first person to stand up was Song Wenbo.
Everyone can understand that Song Shuan is his son. He is worried that something has happened to his son. If he goes, he can see if his son is safe.
"My dear Song, you are already old. You may die of exhaustion on the road before you arrive. Don't make trouble." How could Yun Hongxiao agree to let an old man go. "
Your Majesty, this old minister recommends His Royal Highness the Second Prince to go." General Lu suppressed his grief and said.
He was a truly loyal and patriotic old minister with a very high prestige. He had made great military achievements in his prime. He
was already in his sixties, but he still insisted on coming to court every day, just to keep an eye on national affairs.
If Yun Hongxiao did something wrong, he would object without giving him face.
So many people usually didn't dare to object to what he said.
Moreover, General Lu is highly respected and dedicated to the country. Who doesn't respect him?
"I second the motion." The Minister of Works was the first to stand up and agree.
"I second the motion, old minister." The Minister of Revenue also stood up.
Then several more ministers stood up and supported General Lu's proposal.
Feng Zuwen looked at Yun Ransheng with a smile.
The attitudes of these ministers were not arranged by anyone.
Everyone has a scale in their hearts. It is most appropriate for Yun Ransheng to go at this time.
He is a prince and has already participated in politics.
If the emperor sends a prince, it will be most able to appease the people.
Yun Ransheng was dumbfounded.
How could this be?
The epidemic prevention plan he wrote has not been handed in yet.
The court officials actually recommended him to fight the epidemic.
How could ancient medical technology guarantee his safety?
Even in this technologically advanced age, many people have died after being infected with the plague and unable to be cured.
A gentleman should not stand under a dangerous wall.
He could not go no matter what.
That was a plague, a plague that made people turn pale.
Father would not agree, father would definitely not agree. There are only four princes in this generation. How could father be willing to send his own son to die?
He was still muttering in his heart, and suddenly he heard Yun Hongxiao's voice.
"Second brother, what do you say?"