On the other side, Duan Kuo finally reached Zhengzhou, which is adjacent to Sichuanzhou. He found that although there were some refugees here, no epidemic was found, and he was relieved.
However, because of the epidemic in Chuanzhou, the soldiers guarding the city were still vigilant. Everyone who passed by had to be checked to make sure they were not suffering from the epidemic before they were allowed to enter the city.
Duan Kuo brought a lot of people here this time, and it looked like a caravan, so the investigation was more rigorous.
"Are you coming from Chuanzhou?"
Duan Kuo nodded: "Indeed, there is an epidemic over there. We are here to buy medicine and pay a visit to the prefect."
In order not to cause unnecessary trouble, Duan Kuo tried his best to speak clearly, but some people still didn't buy it and directly pointed their spears at them and said: "There is an epidemic over there in Sichuan, and we in Zhengzhou do not allow people from Sichuan.
Once inside, you’d better go back the way you came!”
Duan Kuo patiently explained: "I'm here to buy medicinal materials, you..."
"No matter what you are here for, you are not allowed to pass. This is an order from our Lord! You came from Chuanzhou, and you are not sure whether you have contracted the disease. If you have infected us people in Zhengzhou as soon as you come, who will come?
Bear the consequences?"
The soldiers guarding the city were fierce and could only speak by shouting.
The main reason is that Duan Kuo is just a businessman and there is no pressure to shout, so he becomes more unscrupulous and confident.
"Bold! Do you know who our young master is? How dare you yell at our young master like this!"
Wu Gui was a little angry, so he stepped forward and scolded the soldier who was speaking.
When the soldier saw that a young boy dared to talk to him like this, he suddenly became more arrogant and said: "I don't care who you are, anyway, as long as you are from Chuanzhou, you are not allowed to enter!"
"you……"
Wu Gui wanted to curse a few more words, but was pulled back by Duan Kuo. Duan Kuo said nothing and took out the token and threw it in the soldier's face.
Then he said: "Open your eyes and see clearly, whose token is this?"
The soldier was a little disdainful at first, but when he saw the token, he was instantly stunned.
"Lord Shoshou Shofu?"
He thought the person in front of him was Ji Mingxuan, but it didn't look like him looking so fat!
Although they have never met the real Ji Mingxuan, they heard that Ji Mingxuan is talented, handsome and handsome, and is the man that countless women want to marry. But the fat guy in front of them can't tell the words "Fengshen Handsome"!
Duan Kuo sneered and said: "I don't dare to take it seriously, but I was sent by the Chief Assistant to buy medicine. So do you think I can get in or not?"
"Yes, yes, please come in quickly!"
The soldiers guarding the city immediately seemed to be a different person. They were extra attentive and did not forget to explain: "Master, calm down. I am just following orders. The epidemic in Sichuan is serious. I really don't dare to let people in at will! Please, Master."
Don't argue with villains."
Duan Kuo remained silent, obviously unwilling to pay attention. Even if the soldiers were dissatisfied, they did not dare to say anything. After all, he was the one who offended them first.
It's better to ignore him. If you get angry and kill him directly, you will have to suffer.
After all, holding the token is as if Ji Mingxuan is here in person, and has the power of chief assistant. Considering that he is such a small city defender, it is not a problem.
Duan Kuo was not in a hurry to buy medicinal materials, but went to see the prefect first to complete the things Zhao Huanyu told him.
Although they were masked throughout the whole process, they were really worried about bringing the epidemic in Sichuan Province, so even when they saw the prefect, they asked the prefect to bring a face towel, just in case.
Everyone is afraid of death, so the prefect naturally followed his instructions, and his movements were so deft.
"There is a problem in Chuanzhou. Master, I am here this time. Do you have something to give me?"
The prefect knew that Duan Kuo had brought Ji Mingxuan's token, and his attitude was very respectful. He was lying on the ground and acting like a child, which was much better than the soldier just now.
Being able to bend and stretch, he is worthy of being a person who can reach a high position.
"There is an epidemic in Chuanzhou. I believe you already know that this is a preventive prescription concocted by the descendants of the miracle doctor. What your Lord Chief Assistant means is that the government will boil a bowl of soup every day for free for the local people to take to prevent the epidemic."
When the magistrate heard this, he hurriedly took the prescription and looked at it carefully. Of course, he couldn't understand the prescription, so he planned to find a trustworthy doctor to take a look at it later.
But he couldn't show it on the surface, and catered to him with a smile: "Since it is the order of the Chief Assistant, I will definitely do it. I heard that the young master is here to transport medicinal materials this time, why don't you let the low official accompany the young master?"
The prefect's attitude was very good, but Duan Kuo still refused.
"No, Duan is a businessman and has some experience in dealing with these matters, so I won't bother you, sir. I'll take my leave."
With that said, he saluted the prefect and prepared to leave with the people.
The prefect responded, but still personally sent the person to the door, and then ordered the person to take the prescription and show it to a doctor he trusted.
Duan Kuo, on the other hand, went directly to one of the largest pharmacies in the city. When he arrived, he found that the door was closed and the surroundings were very desolate.
During this period, the drug store should be doing very well, so why did it suddenly close?
Duan Kuo noticed something was wrong, so he took people to other pharmacies and found that they were also closed.
If one store is closed, it can only be said to be a coincidence, but if all the pharmacies in the city are closed, then there is a problem.
"I dare to ask this young master, do you know why all the Chinese medicine shops in this city are closed?"
Duan Kuo grabbed a passerby and asked, his tone very anxious.
Seeing that he was still covering his face in broad daylight, the other party felt a little resistant. After pulling away from the two of them, he said: "Who knows, I heard that there was a fire in the backyard of every house last night, and all the medicinal materials in stock were burned.
, naturally we can’t do business.”
"Thank you."
After the man left, Duan Kuo's expression became solemn.
The burning of the warehouse was definitely man-made, and so many pharmacies were burned together.
"Immediately send a letter to Sichuanzhou to tell the adults that this epidemic may be caused by someone targeting us."
"Yes, Master."
Wu Gui immediately went to make arrangements, while Duan Kuo found an inn to stay, but he was not idle. He immediately tried to contact people in other places to ask them to help collect medicinal materials.
As a businessman, he didn't have many other business friends, and they were all over the major cities. He wrote many letters, all with the same content, and then sent people to deliver them one by one.
After handling these matters, he went to see the prefect again.
At the same time, the prefect had just learned that all the medicine shops in the city had been burned down, and was dizzy with anxiety when Duan Kuo came.
"Oh, Mr. Duan, it just so happens that you're here. I just have something to tell you! I just got the news that all the warehouses of the Chinese Medicine Shop in the city were burned down. The prescription you gave me doesn't contain the required medicinal materials.
If we can’t get it together, what should we do?”
The prefect was so anxious that he almost cried. For such an obvious thing, someone was clearly causing trouble in secret.