"This epidemic is caused by smallpox caused by poisonous people. It spreads very quickly and contains highly toxic substances. Once you are infected with the epidemic, it can take as short as twelve hours and as long as three days..."

Following Cheng Lingsu's narration, Murong Fu had a clear understanding of the plague situation in Xiangyang City. In short, this is a mutated smallpox virus. Compared with ordinary smallpox, this mutated smallpox is faster to infect and develop.

, the most important thing is that the fatality rate is extremely high, almost reaching 100%.

"Wait a minute," Murong Fu suddenly interrupted Cheng Lingsu, "you just said that people who have had smallpox in the past are not exempt from this plague?"

Although smallpox makes people talk about it, one characteristic is that it only occurs once in a lifetime. As long as you can survive, you will never get smallpox again. Therefore, many wealthy families in this era are choosing family heirs.

, whether you have contracted smallpox will also be included in the investigation. After all, if you have contracted smallpox, you will not die from the plague again, which can ensure the longevity of the family.

As a person from later generations, Murong Fu naturally knew that this was because people who had suffered from smallpox would produce smallpox antibodies. Originally, when he heard that the plague in Xiangyang City was smallpox, he was slightly relieved, but now Cheng Lingsu could say that it was smallpox.

People were not immune, so they were surprised and had a large basin of cold water poured on them.

Cheng Lingsu nodded solemnly, "Yes, there are a small number of people in the relocation ward who were infected with smallpox before, but for some reason, they were also infected this time."

"Miss Cheng, could it be that this plague is not smallpox, but other plagues such as plague or some kind of plague we haven't seen before?" The person who asked the question was Deng Baichuan.

Cheng Lingsu seemed to have thought about this problem for a long time. After hearing this, he immediately replied, "No, I have discussed this issue with the Eastern leader for a long time. The symptoms of people infected with measles, edema, ulcers, etc. are the same as those of ordinary smallpox patients.

It must be smallpox."

Dongfang Qing had been lazily leaning on the chair since she entered the room, with her eyes slightly closed and dozing. After hearing these words, she straightened up slightly and said in a weak tone, "If it is the plague, there should be a large number of people in the city.

There are dead rats, but we have not seen them, and there is no point in discussing this now. The top priority is how to solve the plague problem, otherwise, I guess Xiangyang City will be over in a short time."

At this time, Wu Wei said to Murong Fu, "She is right. Now Xiangyang City is in trouble both internally and externally. It has reached a critical moment that cannot be delayed."

"How do you say that?" Murong Fu saw that she seemed to have something to say and couldn't help but ask.

Wu Wei sighed, "Xiangyang City has been closed for a long time, and the supply of food and grass is a big problem. The food and grass in the General's Mansion is only enough to supply the army. Once the nearly one million people in the city run out of food, they will definitely rebel. In addition, the plague spreads in the city, and those who

Those who are infected will be fine, but those who are not infected will naturally want to flee Xiangyang City immediately. If we block the city gate and cut off their way of survival, they will rebel if pressed."

"Yes," Deng Baichuan said, "In the past few days, five or six groups of people have stormed the city gate, and the morale of the army is also somewhat low. If things go on like this, there will definitely be big problems."

"Wealthy businessmen and celebrities in the city jointly signed a letter asking the General's Mansion to lift the blockade."

"More than that, I heard that plague has occurred in several towns around Xiangyang. If it is not solved as soon as possible, Xiangyang City may become a desperate place!"

Everyone told each other all the difficulties facing Xiangyang City. Murong Fu kept listening quietly. When everyone had finished speaking, he smiled slightly and said, "From what you said, it seems that Xiangyang City will soon be destroyed."

It’s going to be destroyed, why don’t we just abandon the city and run away?”

"How can this be done!" Ah Zi jumped up immediately, "We finally defeated Xiangyang City, how can we just abandon it?"

Murong Fu glanced at Ah Zi approvingly, and then straightened his expression, "Everyone, you have all experienced how Xiangyang City got to where it is today. I won't go into too many details. There is only one thing. No matter how difficult the situation is, we will always do it.

It is impossible to abandon Xiangyang City, so there is no use in blaming others. At this time of crisis, only by cheering up and working together can we overcome the difficulties together."

Everyone nodded in unison.

Murong Fu continued, "It is really not appropriate to keep Xiangyang City closed all the time. Let's do this. From today on, one gate of Xiangyang City will be opened, and a separate Drug Supervision Department will be set up at the city gate to strictly check people entering and leaving. Only those who are not sick can leave the city.

, those who contract the plague, regardless of whether they are from Xiangyang City or not, will be sent directly to the relocation hospital."

"Yes." A'Zhu and Lu Wenhuan responded in unison.

"Brother Deng," Murong Fu suddenly looked at Deng Baichuan, "When I came back today, I saw a Taoist priest selling some kind of sacred water. Such a person actually let it go. I have to say that this is your dereliction of duty.

"

Deng Baichuan smiled bitterly when he heard this, but Wu Wei explained, "I can't blame General Deng for this. Since the plague broke out in the city, we have deployed more patrols. Anyone who spreads rumors and causes trouble, or who cheats, has been put in jail. To this day,

, all the prisons in Xiangyang City are full, and there is really no place to hold them."

Murong Fu suddenly snorted coldly, "Locked up for what? Can't they all be killed?"

Wu Wei frowned and said displeasedly, "They will not die for their crimes."

"I'm afraid it will be too late by the time his crime leads to death. In extraordinary times, extraordinary means must be used, and there is no room for mercy!" Murong Fu said in a cold tone.

Wu Wei curled her lips and argued with reason, "According to what you said, wouldn't it be easier to kill everyone? People's hearts are already unstable. If we continue killing randomly, wouldn't it force the people to rebel?"

"How can it be indiscriminate killing to only kill those who have ulterior motives?"

Seeing that the two of them were about to get angry, A'Zhu quickly came out to smooth things over, "Sir, Commander Wu, what you two said is reasonable. I think it's better to compromise and punish those who spread rumors and cause trouble.

A light punishment, but if you don't change after repeated admonitions, you will be punished more severely."

"Ms. A'Zhu's words are reasonable. Blind killing can easily make people resist." Lu Wenhuan gave timely advice.

"This woman is very capable, but a little too kind..." Murong Fu sighed secretly in his heart, but had no intention of continuing to argue with Wu Wei. After a moment of thought, he accepted A'Zhu's opinion, but in the end he added

One sentence, "Others can be given a lighter sentence, but those who sell fake medicines will be shot without mercy."

When everyone heard this order, they were a little baffled. They didn't understand why he just caught the counterfeit medicine sellers. Did any counterfeit medicine sellers offend him?

Of course not. Murong Fu was not making a fuss out of a molehill, but he was just taking precautions. Don’t underestimate a Taoist priest who sells fake medicines. Let’s take a detailed look at the heroes in history, such as Zhang Jiao of the Yellow Turban Army, Hong Xiuquan of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, and others. All of them didn’t start by selling fake medicines.

Yes, although they were unsuccessful, they still gained momentum for a while and left a strong mark in history.

Besides, selling counterfeit medicines is no different from killing someone for money. You deserve to die.

Although Wu Wei was dissatisfied, she didn't say anything else.

Murong Fu didn't care. He changed the topic and brought the topic back, "Okay, the most fundamental problem now is how to solve the plague in the city. As long as the plague is eliminated, all problems will be solved. Ling'er, do you have any ideas?

"

Cheng Lingsu pursed his lips and shook his head silently.

Murong Fu turned to look at Dongfang Qing. Before he spoke, Dongfang Qing said immediately, "Don't look at me. I have nothing to do except kill all the infected people and burn their bodies with fire. But this

It's impossible. Even if you were ruthless, you wouldn't be able to find all the infected people, otherwise we wouldn't be in today's situation."

On the contrary, if all those infected with the plague could be isolated, it would not have spread to this day.

Afterwards, everyone discussed it for a while, but in the end nothing came of it. They could only do their best to isolate themselves and take precautions. There was no way to cure the epidemic.

After everyone left, Murong Fu left Cheng Lingsu alone, "Ling'er, you seemed to have something to say just now. Now there are only two of us, so we can talk."

As he spoke, he stretched out his hand, and an invisible force rolled his body over.

Unexpectedly, Cheng Lingsu turned pale and shouted in panic, "No, Brother Murong!"

Murong Fu was startled, as if he hadn't heard anything, and took her into his arms with his big hands, "What's wrong, my dear?"

Cheng Lingsu felt the familiar embrace, feeling a little happy and a little worried, "Brother Murong, I just came back from the relocation hospital, and I am not clean. What if..."

Murong Fu suddenly understood and laughed, "What's the point? If both of us fall into the trap, we can become a pair of fateful mandarin ducks and go to hell together."

Cheng Lingsu was extremely moved after hearing this, "Brother Murong, you are so kind to Ling'er."

"If I'm not good to you, who else can I be good to?" Murong Fu hugged his soft and boneless body and spoke sweet words.

Cheng Lingsu smiled slyly and said, "Of course I am good to Dongfang Cult Master, Miss A'Zhu and the others."

Murong Fu's expression was slightly dull, and he immediately changed the topic, "Let's get down to business, did you have something to tell me just now?"

Cheng Lingsu rolled her eyes at him and said thoughtfully, "After many days of observation, I found that although those who have had smallpox before are not completely immune to this epidemic, they are not without any resistance."

Murong Fu was stunned, "How do you say that?"

Cheng Lingsu explained, "In this epidemic, people who had been infected with smallpox before had almost ten days from onset to death, which is much longer than ordinary people who die in two or three days. In addition, their symptoms are also different.

People who have had smallpox before will not develop new rashes, nor will they develop pus after contracting the disease."

"So, smallpox antibodies are still useful." Murong Fu's eyes lit up when he heard this.

"Antibody? What antibody?" Cheng Lingsu asked confused.

Murong Fu shook his head, "Oh, it's nothing, just keep talking."

Cheng Lingsu glanced at him suspiciously and continued, "The reason why this happened is because of Poison Man. This plague is probably caused by the combination of smallpox and Poison Man's poison, which mutated it.
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