Next, everyone discussed the details of Qiao Zhongguo's mission to the north in the imperial study.

In addition to curbing the continued spread of typhoid fever and stabilizing people's hearts, Qiao Zhongguo also needs to find the source of typhoid fever. If this epidemic is really a conspiracy of the northerners, how can they swallow this!

Since this change has occurred, it will have a ripple effect on the entire body, and the content of the previously agreed negotiation with Nanli will also have to be changed.

And the battle for the Northern Expedition should be brought forward!

Imperial Doctor Zou stood respectfully aside, listening to Qiao Zhongguo's excited expression as he spoke of the situation in the northern border, and his emotions could not help but fluctuate as well.

Logically speaking, his old age shouldn't keep him traveling around. The emperor might have felt sorry for his old age, so he didn't ask him to accompany Qiao Zhongguo.

However, this trip north is full of dangers, and Qiao Zhongguo is not familiar with the art of medicine. If he accidentally catches typhoid fever, it will be an unbearable loss for the entire Yong Dynasty...

Thinking of this, Doctor Zou showed a hint of struggle between his brows.

He was a timid man, and was best at keeping himself safe. The most daring thing he had done in his life was that he was tricked by Qiao Zhongguo into joining the fight for the throne.

After all, people are servile. After living a comfortable life for most of their lives, they become addicted to the occasional excitement. Later, they followed Qiao Zhongguo to Nanli with eager eyes.

When he was young, he still had some ambitions. He traveled all over the place to taste medicine and write books. Later, he was summoned to the palace by the emperor. Over time, he lost all his enthusiasm and only cared about protecting himself.

This typhoid fever has not been cured to this day. He actually did some research on it in the past, but eventually abandoned it.

To be honest, he had lived almost the entire life. His wife passed away early, he helped his son get married, his daughter got married too, and his grandson was about to be educated.

In the few remaining years, I might as well pick up my old spirit and fight this typhoid epidemic!

If he had the chance to understand the typhoid epidemic clearly, he, Old Zou, would have benefited the people and done immeasurable good deeds!

Thinking of this, seeing that the discussion in the hall was coming to an end, Imperial Doctor Zou suddenly raised his hand slowly.

"Your Majesty, I beg you to go north with Lord Qiao."

When these words were spoken, even Qiao Zhongguo was surprised.

"Doctor Zou, the epidemic is spreading rapidly. You are already old, and it is not appropriate for you to put yourself in danger."

Qiao Zhongguo and Imperial Physician Zou were friends, and Imperial Physician Zou was a wonderful man with superb medical skills. Qiao Zhongguo could not bear to see Imperial Physician Zou die.

Shen Yuanzhan thought for a moment and shook his head as well.

However, Doctor Zou was particularly persistent this time.

"Your Majesty, I am not just being impulsive. When I was young, I once put a lot of thought into typhoid fever, but I gave up later. This time I am heading to the northern border, and I will try my best, and maybe I can find a solution."

"The Imperial Hospital has the left and right judges here, so there will be no impact. I am going here to pursue the path of medicine."

"If I die on the way, I only ask that Master Qiao burn my body and give it to my son when we return to the capital."

When Doctor Zou said this, he smiled and seemed to have made up his mind.

Qiao Zhongguo frowned, he knew that Doctor Zou had a sense of justice in his heart, otherwise, during the blood test, no matter how he threatened or tempted, a shrewd man like Doctor Zou would definitely find a way to escape.

This trip north was not to be taken lightly, and even he was determined not to return!

"Doctor Zou, you——"

"Master Qiao, I have made up my mind. You cannot stop me from proving myself."

"Please grant me your blessing, Your Majesty!"

Imperial Doctor Zou bowed, and this bow meant that he put life and death aside!

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When they came out of the imperial study, everyone looked heavy-hearted.

When they arrived at the palace gate, Qiao Zhongguo raised his hand and patted Xiao Hongda on the shoulder, his face full of apology:

"Lao Da, I'm sorry, go back and tell Yue Er—"

On this trip north, Qiao Diyi must be brought along no matter what. After all, he is a promising talent that Qiao Zhongguo, Xiao Hongda and even Shen Yuanzhan all have high hopes for.

The situation in the North is extremely complicated, and the Northern Kingdom may take advantage of the situation at any time. If you want to hone Qiao Diyi, this is the best time.

Without the real fighting on the battlefield, Qiao Diyi would not have been able to grow.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hongda grabbed Qiao Zhongguo's arm and said with emotion, "Old Qiao, I'm sorry, but Yue'er is very understanding and will definitely support Erlang to go to the northern border. I'm just worried that I can't keep her."

Xiao Hongda had already decided to let Xiao Qianyue join him in the Northern Expedition, but now the situation has changed drastically and the epidemic is raging. He is worried that Xiao Qianyue's body will not be able to withstand the going and will instead hold him back.

After hearing this, Qiao Zhongguo couldn't help but sigh.

He also has a worried baby at home. If Jiaojiao knew that there was an epidemic in the north, I wonder how worried she would be...

After several people bowed and said goodbye, Qiao Zhongguo and Qiao Tianjing rode their horses back home.

Jiaojiao had been looking forward to it for a long time. As soon as she saw her father and elder brother enter the main courtyard, she immediately came out to greet them.

"Daddy, big brother!"

Qiao Zhongguo picked up Jiaojiao and called Qiao Diyi to go to the study together.

After Jiaojiao heard what Qiao Zhongguo said about the northern border, her expression changed drastically.

"The epidemic... how come it suddenly..."

Having said that, Jiaojiao suddenly paused in thought.

She suddenly remembered that there was also an epidemic in the original book, but it occurred in Minzhou, and it was not typhoid fever, but plague!

In the original novel, this plot is the only stain on the perfect image of the male protagonist.

At that time, the male protagonist Shen Yuanbai had already ascended the throne, but there were still supporters of the deceased prince in Minzhou. They believed that Shen Yuanbai had the blood of the northern country and had come to the throne in an illegitimate way, so they secretly gathered forces and prepared for a rebellion.

At this time, Shen Yuanbai was busy with the Northern Expedition. When his subordinates learned about this, they killed the enemy without reporting to the emperor. They even released the plague in Minzhou. Although they did successfully eliminate the force, they also killed countless innocent people! .

After Shen Yuanbai learned about this, he severely punished his subordinates who acted on their own initiative, and then the matter just passed by so lightly.

When Jiaojiao saw this, she was so angry that she almost gave up writing the novel. Many people in the comment section also thought that the author had lost his mind and there was no need to write this plot, which completely ruined the perfect image of the male protagonist.

After Jiaojiao came here, she also had a conspiracy theory. With Shen Yuanbai's intelligence, even if most of his attention was on the Northern Expedition, could he really be unaware of this matter?

Or did Shen Yuanbai use his "subordinates" to easily crush the rebellious forces, and then just say he had no prior knowledge of the situation and thus "stayed clean and untainted"?

Jiaojiao originally thought that the plot had already changed beyond recognition, Shen Yuanzhan had successfully become emperor, and the "Minzhou epidemic" plot had been self-defeating.

I didn’t expect that after so many twists and turns, the epidemic would reappear at a different time and place!

The "plot" was so powerful that Jiaojiao felt a little scared. It was obvious that this battle of fate was full of ups and downs, and none of them had completely jumped out of the "vicious circle"!

Now, how can we save the people and soldiers in the North who are suffering from the plague?

Thinking of this, Jiaojiao hurriedly called out the Merit Mall.