Chapter 68 Give You Some More Time
The man laughed heartily and spoke like thunder.
In such a noisy environment, it is surprisingly penetrating.
Gu Xixi turned her head and saw a young man in armor riding a tall chestnut horse.
He was a big man with a majestic figure, holding the reins with one hand.
Just now I heard those soldiers calling him General Meng.
I think he is Madam Meng's younger brother and the person that Mu Nanzhao really wants to get to know.
Looking up again, Gu Xixi was a little surprised.
The man actually had a baby face, making it hard to associate his voice with his real self.
He clasped his fists towards Gu Xixi and said, "Meng Chengping is late and frightened my sister-in-law!"
Gu Xixi turned aside and saluted in return, "Thank you General Meng for saving me. I have long heard of your great name."
Meng Chengping's round eyes smiled into crescents, "You're welcome, sister-in-law. You and my sister are good friends, and your husband and I hit it off right away."
"Today he broke into the camp, found me and dragged me away, saying he was saving people in an emergency."
"On the way, I realized it was my sister-in-law who was trapped here."
Gu Xixi glanced back stealthily, but Mu Nanzhao still didn't move or speak.
Meng Chengping continued to laugh and said, "My brother was really nervous about my sister-in-law, but luckily nothing happened."
"If anything happens to my sister-in-law at the hands of my soldiers, I will be blamed for my death."
Gu Xixi felt uncomfortable hearing her calling her sister-in-law all the time.
But she and Mu Nanzhao were still a fake couple in front of the Meng family, and she was at a loss as to how to explain it.
Meng Chengping rode a step closer and whispered jokingly, "My brother Mu is so affectionate, it's rare, Miss Gu, why don't you consider loosening up and allowing him to become a regular employee."
Mu Nanzhao, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke, "Old Meng, you talk too much."
Gu Xixi suddenly stared in amazement. General Meng knew everything?
Meng Chengping raised his head and laughed loudly, then rode away, "You two can do whatever you want. I'll go over there and take a look first."
"Tell these monkeys not to be impulsive and be nicer to the people."
"Now I have to clean up the mess for them!"
The rioting villagers have been stopped by the soldiers and no casualties have occurred.
Many children were frightened and there were cries everywhere, as well as the sounds of family members being separated and shouting for help.
Gu Xixi thought of the old doctor and immediately turned over and jumped down.
Mu Nanzhao was shocked by her sudden action, "Gu Xixi!"
Gu Xixi left a message saying "I'm going to find my master" and ran away without looking back.
Mu Nanzhao gritted his teeth, dismounted, and handed the reins to a soldier.
The two quickly found the old doctor in the crowd.
Gu Xixi recognized the woman and boy who were with him at a glance.
It was the child who had gastric stones.
Just now the old doctor was pushed out by Gu Xixi, but thanks to this mother and son they helped him up and took him out of the crowd.
After Gu Xixi knew what happened, she said sincerely, "Thank you, sister-in-law, thank you, brother."
The woman was a little embarrassed, "Why should I thank you? The miracle doctor saved my family's life."
"We just met, it just happened."
Gu Xixi looked at the boy with a smile, "You look better now. Has the fever gone down?"
The woman glanced at her son, her eyes loving and moving. "After the miracle doctor examined us last night, we only took one bowl of medicine and the fever went down. He no longer complained about stomachaches. Seeing him sleeping peacefully, the whole family finally had a good night's sleep."
At this time, Meng Chengping had already said a few words to Village Chief Zhao.
Village chief Zhao searched the crowd and waved vigorously when he saw Gu Xixi, then pointed at the old doctor next to him.
Gu Xixi understood and helped the old doctor over, "Uncle, this is Village Chief Zhao, and the other one is General Meng."
"Thanks to General Meng who stopped the chaos in time, we were able to be saved."
The old doctor nodded slightly and saluted General Meng.
Meng Chengping smiled and said, "Old sir, you don't have to be so polite! You ignored your own safety and went to Shitou Village to see a doctor overnight. This is so noble. I admire you."
The old doctor always kept his distance from people in the government, and was indifferent to Meng Chengping's flattery.
"I don't deserve it, but it's my job as a doctor."
Village Chief Zhao turned to the old doctor, his expression slightly nervous.
"I told General Meng that the rumor that several people died of illness in Shitou Village was a false rumor."
"You are a doctor, please provide evidence for me!"
The old doctor said, "I saw two patients with fever last night. One had stomach stones, which had nothing to do with the rat infestation. He has recovered after taking medicine. The other one did have the plague and was treated with acupuncture and medicine for a day and a night."
"Other than that, I haven't seen any other patients."
Meng Chengping said, "I heard that the whole family of the one who was infected with the plague was locked up at home and not allowed to go out."
"How is their family doing now?"
The old doctor said, "During the follow-up examination this morning, the patient's family members all had normal pulses and showed no signs of infection."
Meng Chengping pondered and said, "His family members are so close to each other but have not been infected. Does this mean that the various methods you are using now may be effective?"
The old doctor said truthfully, "I can't guarantee it at the moment."
"All I can say is that if the patient's fever subsides before daybreak, it means the medicine is effective."
Meng Chengping showed a look of delight, "If you can come up with a prescription for curing the plague, my general will definitely apply for the first prize for you!"
Since the rat plague broke out, local government offices have been looking for medical treatment and medicine, but unfortunately the results have been poor, and human-to-human transmission has become more and more common.
Now that the local authorities are almost helpless, the state government has put pressure on the local garrisons.
The general of the Northwest Army, to which Meng Chengping belonged, believed that the army did not protect the people, but instead burned villages and killed people, which was a moral and corrupt act.
But the spread of the plague was a serious matter, and the imperial court issued orders one after another, so the general had no choice but to put the overall situation first.
If the epidemic can be effectively contained now, not only will the lives of countless people be saved, but the general's dilemma will also be solved.
Meng Chengping ordered the soldiers to count the number of civilians.
It was once again confirmed that the news that many people died of illness in Shitou Village was false.
Meng Chengping immediately ordered people to thoroughly investigate the source of the rumor to prevent more rumors from spreading and causing panic among the people.
In addition, two messengers were sent to convey the matter to the government office and the military camp respectively.
He will not return to the military camp tonight and will wait outside Stone Village.
The crisis of death was temporarily over. Village Chief Zhao cried and laughed excitedly, "Thank you, General Meng, thank you!"
He found a high place to stand on and shouted, "Everyone, please be quiet! Please be quiet!"
"With General Meng guaranteeing us, no one will dare to set fire to the village! Let's all go back!"
The villagers were skeptical.
But the entrance to the village was surrounded by soldiers, and everyone knew they couldn't escape, so they had to cooperate.
No matter whether I live or die in the future, at least I can spend this night in peace.
Gu Xixi, the old doctor, and Mu Nanzhao also walked back.
Gu Xixi looked at Mu Nanzhao and sighed for who knows how many times.
"My master and I are already trapped here, why did you take the initiative to ask to come in?"
Mu Nanzhao said, "Old Meng is outside. Even if you die here, I have a way to get out."
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