The next day, the sun shone in the courtyard, and Xi Yu said to Cheng Yu with a serious expression: "Cheng Yu, send someone to investigate Jia Xu again, and do not neglect at all."
Cheng Yu nodded slightly and responded respectfully: "Prime Minister, I'll make arrangements now."
After a while, the people sent by Cheng Yu came to report the news.
"The temple where the Prime Minister and the old monk are located is at the foot of a mountain in Qingzhou."
When Xi Yu heard this, a trace of firmness flashed in his eyes and he said resolutely: "I want to go and see it myself."
Cheng Yu looked worried and stepped forward to persuade him: "Prime Minister, you are already worried enough as the Prime Minister. Why not let me go."
Xi Yu thought for a moment, and finally sighed helplessly and said, "Okay, then you go, be careful." Cheng Yu nodded solemnly and turned around to leave.
Cheng Yu led a few followers to the temple with a quick horse. On the way, Cheng Yu looked at the followers beside him and said loudly: "Everyone, this is an extraordinary time, and your wages will double."
When the followers heard this, they showed a look of surprise on their faces.
One of them said excitedly: "Sir, you are so polite. We know that it is also a strange thing for the governor. Everyone can overcome the difficulties together, so there is no need to do this."
The other followers also nodded and agreed, with a look of emotion in their eyes.
They knew Cheng Yu's difficulty well, and they became more determined to do their best for him.
Cheng Yu looked at these loyal followers and felt a warm feeling in his heart.
Cheng Yu and his group finally arrived at the temple and saw that the gate of the temple was closed.
A decadent smell came to my nose, making people wonder.
Cheng Yu frowned and looked solemn. He said to his followers: "Knock on the door, there must be something in this temple."
The followers obeyed the order and knocked on the door hard, but the door was still closed as before.
Cheng Yu's eyes were firm and he gritted his teeth and said, "Everyone open the door together!"
The followers responded in unison, used their strength to slowly push the heavy door open.
As soon as the door opened, everyone saw the old monk lying in the yard.
His face was as yellow as paper and his breath was weak. In the corner, there were still several monks lying, all of whom died lifelessly.
When the old monk saw Cheng Yu coming, a light of joy flashed in his eyes.
He said weakly: "Since someone is here..."
Cheng Yu hurried forward and looked at the old monk's appearance. His face was full of concern and anxiety, and an indescribable worry surged in his heart.
"Master, what's going on?"
The old monk said weakly: "I am the only one left in the entire temple now... I can no longer move, nor can I pass the message, I can only hope that someone can come..." His eyes were full of expectation and helplessness.
Cheng Yu introduced his identity to the old monk.
The old monk nodded slightly. But he immediately said with difficulty: "Stay away from me, I have a strange disease, which will be contagious..."
When Cheng Yu heard this, he showed a firm expression on his face and said, "It's okay, I'm not afraid."
He looked at the old monk with concern and then asked, "Why did those monks die?"
A trace of pain and grief flashed across the old monk's face.
The old monk clasped his hands together and murmured, "All this is caused by the plague."
Recently, he had already realized in his heart that the root of the plague was himself, specifically, the witch.
He calmed down a little and slowly told his past with the witch.
It turned out that after the witch practiced, her body actually contained toxins.
However, if she was still alive, it would be fine.
However, once she dies, it will cause trouble. And she is the first person to touch her body, so she will inevitably be infected with the virus.
After the old monk said this, his eyes slowly closed, his breath gradually dissipated, and he left.
After hearing this, Cheng Yu finally understood the root of the matter.
However, he couldn't help but sigh: "What if you know the root cause? Too many people have lost their lives in this plague."
His voice was filled with helplessness and sadness.
Several followers on the side hurriedly stepped forward to comfort him: "Sir, it's always a good thing to know the root cause. Now we can explain to the Prime Minister."
On the way back, Cheng Yu was also thinking about such a question repeatedly in his mind.
At the beginning, Xi Yu was worried that foreign enemies would poison him, but now it seems that this possibility should not exist.
After all, the old monk would not have told lies before his death.
However, on the way back together, they started coughing at the same time.
At this moment, they all knew that they must have been infected by the old monk.
Until the sky gradually darkened.
Cheng Yu and others dragged their tired bodies and stepped into the governor's mansion with difficulty.
Their faces were pale, their foreheads were covered with fine beads of sweat, and their bodies were trembling slightly, making them feel very uncomfortable.
Xi Yu paced back and forth anxiously in the mansion, clenched his hands, frowned, and his eyes were filled with worry.
He looked at the door from time to time and murmured to himself: "Why haven't you come back yet? Don't have any trouble."
Finally, when he saw Cheng Yu and others appearing in sight, Xi Yu's face immediately showed a look of joy.
He quickly met up and asked with concern: "You are back, how about it? Is it okay?"
Cheng Yu waved his hand powerlessly and said weakly: "I feel a little uncomfortable, but I'm lucky I'm back."
Xi Yu quickly supported him and comforted him, "It's fine if it's okay, take a rest."
Cheng Yu sat on the chair, frowned slightly, and told all the stories about the old monk in a heavy tone.
A hint of helplessness and depression were revealed in his eyes.
After saying that, he sighed and said slowly: "Although the root cause is now clear, what can it do? It seems to be useless."
Xi Yu listened quietly, and the worry on his face gradually dissipated.
He nodded and said, "Maybe it really has nothing to do with foreign enemies, so I feel relieved." There was a little comfort in his voice.
"You have a good rest, there is no need to worry about anything else." His eyes were full of concern.
Xianbei.
Tuoba Lu sat in the room, his face was gloomy and terrible, and the whole room was filled with a depressing atmosphere. He clenched his fists with both hands, slammed hard on the table, and said angrily: "My sister ran away from home and has not returned yet, which really makes me angry!"
Just as he was angry, a servant rushed over and said in a panting breath: "Chief, there is a man named Liu Maohai who asked for a visit, saying that he was a descendant of the royal family and had a big discussion."
Tuoba Lu was stunned, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly returned to his calmness.
He said in a deep voice: "Take him in, I want to see what's going on."
On the other hand, Tian Chong, the envoy sent by Tuoba Road, rushed to the transit of Youzhou in a hurry.
The soldiers held spears and blocked his way, and asked with a vigilant look: "Who are you? What's wrong with coming here?"
Tian Chong hurriedly clasped his fists and explained his purpose with a little anxiety on his face.
However, the soldier shook his head and said, "The Prime Minister is not in Youzhou, you should come back in the future."
Tian Chong's face suddenly became very ugly. He frowned, widened his eyes, and said dissatisfiedly: "Can I enter Youzhou and wait for him to return?"
However, the soldiers refused without hesitation, and Tian Chong could only sigh helplessly.
Tian Chong was very anxious, and he couldn't help but raise his voice: "What should I do? I have important things to tell the Prime Minister in person!"
The blue veins appeared on his forehead, his eyes full of anxiety.
The soldiers were unmoved. They straightened their bodies and said seriously: "We are ordered to guard here. Without the orders of our superiors, no one is allowed to enter Youzhou at will."
Tian Chong gritted his teeth and cursed in his heart, but he had no choice but to do anything about it.
He could only turn around and leave helplessly, his steps seemed a little heavy.
Tian Chong stepped into the inn and was still in a heavy mood.
He sat at the table, staring out the window, thinking in his heart what the soldiers said.
He thought to himself.
What the soldiers said may be true, but Xi Yu may have gone to a place where there is a plague.
Thinking of this, a feeling of admiration surged in his heart.
"As the Prime Minister, Lord Xi Yu was able to go to the disaster area in person. Such courage and responsibility are really admirable." Tian Chong murmured to himself.
However, as soon as he changed his mind, he began to question.
If it were his master Tuoba Lu, would he do this?
He frowned and fell into tangle.
He knew Tuoba Lu's character very well. Although he was wise, he was selfish and cowardly.
Tian Chong couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
I'm afraid my master won't take the risk to the disaster area easily.
Liu Maohai was wearing a gorgeous brocade dress, with exquisite patterns embroidered on his sleeves, and a belt inlaid with gems around his waist, making him look elegant and luxurious.
He stepped into the tent, looked straight at Tuoba Lu with a firm look, and said straight to the point: "I am the emperor's bloodline. Now the whole world is under the control of Xi Yu, and I really can't calm my anger. I also know that Tuoba Lu must also want to attack the Central Plains. Instead of fighting each other, it is better for us to cooperate."
Tuoba Lu's face changed, his eyes stared at Liu Maohai with sharp eyes, and shouted sternly: "Come here, take him down and ask for guilt! I don't have such an idea!"
Liu Maohai laughed loudly, he held his head up and said confidently: "Tuoba Lu, you are just testing me."
A trace of surprise flashed in Tuoba Lu's eyes, but he quickly recovered from calmness.
He waved his hand and asked his subordinates to let Liu Maohai go quickly, and then said with a smile: "Haha, Brother Liu is indeed extremely intelligent. I did use a plan just now. Now I have confirmed that what Brother Liu said is true."
He came forward in person, took Liu Maohai's hand, invited him to the seat, and said enthusiastically: "Brother Liu, please sit down. From now on, you will be my guest of honor."
Tuoba Lu frowned and said in a deep tone: "Since last winter, many people have had such thoughts. Why should we live in this harsh environment and why can't we step into the prosperous and splendid world of the Central Plains? However, I have sent an envoy to negotiate with Xi Yu, and everything will be decided after the envoy returns."
Liu Maohai's face instantly became gloomy.
He widened his eyes and shouted indignantly: "Sending an envoy to go is a waste of time! It is best to attack the Central Plains directly!"
A trace of doubt flashed in Tuoba Lu's eyes. He stared at Liu Maohai and questioned: "Can you have soldiers? Could it be that you are borrowing my power?"
Liu Maohai's lips raised slightly and he said confidently: "I do have soldiers and have been recruiting people secretly over the years." A hint of pride was revealed in his eyes.
When Tuoba Lu heard this, his face suddenly became very ugly. He glared and shouted angrily: "Those are just scattered soldiers. How can they be compared with my regular army?"
Liu Maohai disagreed. He straightened his body and responded confidently: "My soldiers are not weak! And the key is that my bloodline is pure. If I win this time, I will be willing to divide the country equally with you Tuobalu."
A hint of heart moved in Tuoba Lu's eyes. He narrowed his eyes slightly and pondered for a moment.
Seeing this, Liu Maohai continued: "Now there are plagues in several places in the Central Plains, which is an excellent opportunity to attack."
Tuoba Lu finally nodded, with a decisive look on his face.
He looked at Liu Maohai and said slowly, "Okay, I agree. Then, let's start studying the next combat plan."
In a place in the whole province, several doctors were surrounding Song Shuwen, and their faces were filled with excitement.
One of the doctors said excitedly: "We have finally developed a drug to treat the plague!"
Song Shuwen also showed a hint of relief on his face, but he quickly frowned again and said, "However, experiments are still needed, and it cannot be guaranteed to be absolutely effective."
Hearing this, the excitement on the faces of several doctors disappeared instantly, replaced by a disappointed expression.
A doctor said dissatisfiedly: "Doesn't this treat people as experimental works?"
Song Shuwen sighed helplessly and said, "We have no other better choice except this method." A hint of worry and firmness revealed in his eyes.
After hearing Song Shuwen's words, the doctors showed even more embarrassing expressions on their faces.
One of the doctors frowned and said, "This is too risky. What if something goes wrong?"
Song Shuwen gritted his teeth and said, "I know it's a risky one, but it's the only thing we can do right now. We can't watch more people lose their lives due to the plague."
Another doctor sighed and said, "Oh, this is the only way. But I hope this drug can really work."
Song Shuwen nodded and said, "We will do our best. Everyone should work harder and step up the experiments to find a way to cure the plague as soon as possible."
County Ma Lin hurried to Guan Yu and bowed and said, "General Guan, you must have heard of what happened in the whole province. Those doctors and Song Shuwen have developed drugs to treat the plague, but Song Shuwen said that experiments are needed and cannot be guaranteed to be absolutely effective."
When Guan Yu heard this, his brow frowned and fell into deep thought.
His thick eyebrows frowned slightly, and a hint of worry was revealed in his eyes.
After a while, Guan Yu slowly spoke: "Song Shuwen's medical skills are indeed superb. It is not easy for him to be able to develop drugs. But he said that he needed to do an experiment, and it seems that the situation is not optimistic."
Marin nodded, with a worried expression on his face and said, "Yes, General Guan, this matter is related to the lives of many people, which is really worrying."
Guan Yu raised his head and looked at the county magistrate Ma Lin. His eyes were firm and powerful, and he said, "Mr. Ma, don't be pessimistic. Song Shuwen is skilled in medical skills, and maybe he can really develop good medicines and have good results. When this matter is achieved, I will quickly go to Qingzhou to tell the Prime Minister."
After hearing Guan Yu's words, the worries on his face were slightly relieved.
He nodded and said, "General Guan said very well, and hopes that a good turnaround will occur as the general said."
The night in Qingzhou is like thick ink, covering the earth.
Xi Yu sat alone in the room, feeling worried.
He didn't know what was going on in Quanzhou, whether the epidemic was under control, and whether Song Shuwen and the others had made progress.
Time passed little by little, and it was late at night, and the lights in Xi Yu's room were still on.
At this time, Cheng Yu came to his door and knocked on the door gently.
"Prime Minister, it's time for you to rest, don't worry too much." Cheng Yu's voice sounded outside the door.
Xi Yu stood up, walked to the door, and opened the door. He looked at Cheng Yu, with a wry smile on his face, and said, "I can't sleep at all, and I always think about the things in the whole province."
Cheng Yu walked into the room and looked at Xi Yu's tired face, feeling heartbroken.
"Prime Minister, don't worry too much, everything will be fine."
Xi Yu nodded.
Late at night, everything was silent, and the moonlight shone through the window lattice on the desk.
Liu Bei was sitting in the study, focusing on the books in his hand.
At this time, a little eunuch hurried over and said softly: "Lord, someone asked for a visit at the palace gate and called himself Liu Maohai."
When Liu Bei heard this, he was slightly stunned, and the book in his hand couldn't help but stop.
He frowned and thought to himself who Liu Maohai was.
"Come in quickly!" Liu Bei thought for a moment and ordered. After a while, a figure appeared at the door of the study. Liu Bei looked up and saw Liu Maohai appear in front of him.
Liu Maohai sat down with a swagger, with a confident smile on his face, as if he was a long-time friend of Liu Bei.
He said generously: "I went to Xianbei today and have a big plan! I'm going to work together to destroy the Xiyu. I just don't know what your opinion will be on this?"
Liu Bei frowned slightly, stared at Liu Maohai, his tone with a little puzzled look: "This movie is not easy to deal with. Do you really have the confidence to win?"
Liu Maohai suddenly burst into laughter, with a hint of joking in his tone.
"Hahaha, Liu Bei, Liu Bei, you finally show your fox's tail!"
When Liu Bei heard this, his face instantly turned red and his forehead was bulging.
He roared angrily: "I'm talking sincerely. How dare you make fun of me like this!"
Seeing Liu Bei angry, Liu Maohai seemed particularly happy.
But he immediately became serious.
"Okay, let's get back to the point, I won't make fun of you anymore. So what do you think about this? Are you willing to oppose Xi Yu with us?"
Liu Bei sighed but said nothing.
Chapter completed!