At the same time, the news that Imperial Doctor Zou had requested to travel north to fight the typhoid epidemic despite his old age spread.

That afternoon, the Imperial Hospital was in an uproar!

Doctor Zou is a leading figure in the Imperial Medical Bureau. Now he has requested permission to travel to the northern border to fight typhoid fever, disregarding his own life and death, which has shocked almost all the doctors.

In less than an hour, the left and right judges received recommendations from more than a dozen young imperial physicians, requesting to follow Imperial Physician Zou northward, regardless of life or death!

The judges on both sides were shocked and hurriedly presented their letters of recommendation to ask to see the emperor.

At the same time, it was extremely lively outside the Zou Mansion.

When doctors and pharmacists in the capital heard the news, they went straight to the door of Zou's mansion and said frankly that they were quite knowledgeable in medicine and were willing to follow Imperial Doctor Zou to help the northern border.

And Doctor Zou's son didn't know until his house was surrounded that his father was going to the northern border! ?

"father!"

Zou Miaochun rushed to the study and pushed open the door in a hurry, only to see the room in a mess. Doctor Zou was curled up on the ground, holding a book in his hands.

"Dad, people say you're going to the North? Dad, you're an old man, this epidemic doesn't mean you have to go!"..

Zou Miaochun walked around the mess on the ground and came to his father's side, but saw his father stroking a book in his hand, as if he didn't hear what he said.

"father?"

Zou Miaochun suddenly raised his voice.

Doctor Zou realized it belatedly and raised his head, smiling:

"I found it. It's this book. I studied half of it back then, and now I'm finally going to pick it up again."

"father!"

Zou Miaochun's face was full of disapproval when he heard this.

Even though his father was known as a "miracle doctor", he was old after all, and he would suffer a lot on the journey north. What's more, the epidemic was as fierce as a tiger. If anything happened to his father, he would be thousands of miles away and wouldn't even be able to collect the body!

Doctor Zou seemed to have expected that his son would not agree. He raised his head, looked serious, and said in a deep voice:

"Miaochun, Dad has earned a fortune for you. Your mother passed away early, but Dad has brought you up to this day. Dad has not failed your mother's trust before her death."

"Dad is an old man, and has lived to this age. In order to make a living and take care of you and your sister, Dad gave up his dreams and entered the palace to become an imperial physician. Now it's time to revive his career."

"Don't stop me. If I can finish this book, I will die without regrets."

Doctor Zou raised his hand, and Zou Miaochun looked up. The handwriting on the cover of the book was sloppily written with the three big words "Treatise on Febrile Diseases".

Zou Miaochun moved his mouth, and when he saw his father's old but radiant face, his throat suddenly felt sore.

A memory flashed through his mind.

"Dad, I want to change my name! Miaochun, Miaochun! They all say this is a girl's name!"

Dad squatted down, touched his head, and said with a smile: "Miaochun, don't listen to their nonsense."

"Human life is precious. It is worth a thousand gold. To bring back a person's life is as great as the heaven and earth!"

"Dad... Dad is now confined in the palace, and there are some things he cannot do. I only hope that my son will study hard and establish himself in the medical field in the future. I don't ask for a name that will be passed down through the ages, but I hope that my medical skills will bring people back to health and benefit future generations."

"Wonderful spring, wonderful spring, may the world be free of disease, and may spring be everywhere..."

Zou Miaochun can still recall the loss and longing on his father's face, which are deeply engraved in his young heart.

But he is useless. Compared with practicing medicine, he seems to have more talent in business.

Dad is a sensible man and never imposes his ambitions on him.

"father......."

Zou Miaochun spoke again, with a hint of bitterness in his voice.

Doctor Zou raised his hand and touched Zou Miaochun's head, his tone relaxed but firm.

"Miaochun, if Daddy can't come back this time, you can just build a cenotaph for him next to your mother's grave."

"Miaochun, you should be happy for Dad. Dad went there to fulfill his life's wish..."

Zou Miaochun, a middle-aged man, suddenly had tears in his eyes when he heard this, but he couldn't say any words of persuasion.

"Dad, there are many doctors outside the mansion. They are all kind-hearted people who voluntarily followed you on your journey north. Do you want to go out and meet them?"

Doctor Zou was slightly surprised when he heard this, but then he burst into laughter.

After all, he is a man of the medical profession who is dedicated to saving people. He is not the only one with such passion.

......

Under the influence of Imperial Physician Zou, doctors from the Imperial Medical Bureau and the general public volunteered to go north.

Shen Yuanzhan was greatly relieved when he learned about this situation. The Northern Territory was in dire straits at that time and it was indeed the time when help was most needed.

He immediately issued an edict that if any doctor was willing to reinforce Wuding, the court would provide subsidies and rewards, and would also thank the doctors for their kindness on behalf of the people of Wuding.

Han Yaxian was in charge of the Qiao family's business and the "financial power". After hearing about this, she discussed with Qiao Tianjing and decided to invest under a pseudonym as she had done before and donated medicinal materials free of charge for this trip to the north.

When the wealthy businessmen among the people heard that the richest man in Qingzhou had made a move, they followed suit and donated money, medicinal materials, and rice. All walks of life became united as one.

When Jiaojiao learned these things, her heart instantly softened.

Dad is right, this is a struggle of a group of people!

There is a wise ruler at the top, doctors who lead by example, good merchants who make selfless contributions, and soldiers who fight bravely one after another.

With the joint efforts of everyone, the team heading north gathered all the men and supplies in just three days, and Jiaojiao also selected the items to be exchanged.

She couldn't go on this trip north.

The last time she went to Nanli was under the pretext of celebrating a birthday. This time the mission to the north is arduous. If she goes with them, her father and second brother will be distracted by her.

"Brother, do you think Jiaojiao is ready like this?"

Jiaojiao scribbled on the paper and chose the “Talisman of Invulnerability to All Diseases” as her first choice. One talisman was worth 100 merits and was effective for a month. It was especially necessary for someone like Doctor Zou who had to go deep into the patients to find a cure, so she needed it.

A few pills of "Miracle Pills" must be added, but after all, it is just a drop in the bucket and can only be used as a precautionary measure.

Qiao Diyi is facing unknown disasters on the battlefield, so a rebound talisman is essential.

Jiaojiao counted on her fingers, wishing she could use the more than two thousand merits to the fullest extent. Qiao Tianjing helped with ideas, and finally they reached an agreement.

Tomorrow morning, Qiao Zhongguo and Qiao Diyi will lead the team north, and Mrs. Qiao has prepared a sumptuous dinner.

Everyone in the big family, although clearly feeling very heavy-hearted, all tried to liven up the atmosphere in order not to worry each other.

While chewing on the pig's trotter, Qiao Zhongguo talked about interesting things in the past. The others were listening with great interest when suddenly a servant came to report:

"Master, Madam, Miss Xiao is here."

When Qiao Diyi heard this, he stood up immediately.

He left his seat without hesitation and went out to greet her, bumping into Xiao Qianyue who was walking hurriedly at the gate of the courtyard. ..

Qiao Diyi looked apologetic and just opened his mouth to call "Yue'er", but Xiao Qianyue had already thrown a red silk into Qiao Diyi's hand and said loudly:

"Qiao Diyi, marry me tonight!"