After some inquiries, Cen Wenwen confirmed that it was a plague. He couldn't help but get angry at the Yanshi County Magistrate, "I have repeatedly issued orders that all victims who died of illness and starvation must burn their bodies. Look what this is? Who allowed you to let the people bury their bodies?"
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Cen Wenwen pointed to the clusters of graves not far away and the weeping people.
"Also, since there is a plague, why don't you gather the people here and let them go around begging for food? You are simply evil!"
"The lower officials are unjust." The magistrate of Yanshi County begged: "It's not that the lower officials didn't do anything, but that the people were unwilling to obey orders and let them burn the corpses, so they resisted collectively."
"Fart!" Cen Wenwen scolded: "There are corpses in Shou'an, Xin'an and other counties, why are there no cases in those places, but you have a problem here, and you still dare to quibble.
Someone’s coming!”
"Here." The guards on the left and right stepped forward.
"Capture this beast and let me find out the truth before dealing with it!"
"As commanded."
The magistrate of Yanshi County was taken away by the guards.
Immediately, Cen Wenwen began to arrange for isolation and treatment of the plague.
But he knew it too late. In just three days, not only did he fail to control the plague, but another plague situation appeared in Gong County.
At this time, Cen Wenwen was a little panicked. He knew that if the plague could not be controlled, not only Luozhou would fall, but even the entire Henan Province would not be spared.
So Cen Wenwen summoned all the doctors in Luozhou to discuss a solution, but after repeated discussions, no one could solve the plague.
Chang'an, Imperial Palace, Lanxiang Hall.
"Hey Youyou, what's wrong with our little Pixiu? Don't cry. I'll hug you."
In the palace, the emperor was holding his young daughter and coaxing her.
The little girl burst into tears, which made Emperor Zhenguan heartbroken.
After finally expecting a baby girl, Li Zhiyun took it very seriously. Although he had not yet given his daughter the title of princess due to her age, Li Zhiyun gave her a nickname, Pixiu.
Legend has it that Pixiu is a ferocious and auspicious beast that can turn danger into good fortune.
When this girl was born, it was during the war between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks. Li Zhiyun gave her this nickname, hoping that she would be healthy and prosperous, and that her arrival would bring good luck to him.
Later, the Tang Dynasty really defeated the Turks!
Therefore, Li Zhiyun doted on this young girl even more.
Concubine Yang Shu looked on and wanted to laugh but didn't. She could only say: "Your Majesty, this child may be hungry."
"Are you hungry?" Li Zhiyun frowned and said, "Where is the wet nurse?"
"I've ordered someone to summon you."
Li Zhiyun held his daughter and sat down next to Concubine Yang Shu, and said: "Why are you so rough in your work? The wet nurse should stay in your palace, so that she can breastfeed Pixiu at any time."
"Yes, I will remember it," Concubine Yang Shu said angrily.
Since the birth of this daughter, the emperor often came to the palace to congratulate her. Although she was very happy, she was a little disgusted when she thought that it was because of her daughter.
But she also understood that the emperor regarded his daughter as a treasure.
There were several children in the family, but the emperor only gave his two daughters nicknames, which shows the importance he attached to them.
The second son, Chengyan, was doing his homework. From time to time he looked at his father, mother and concubine, and then at his sister. He became a little depressed.
He really wants to go out and play!
Since he started school, he can no longer play, which is very uncomfortable.
Not long after, the wet nurse arrived at Lanxiang Hall.
"Greetings to Your Majesty, and to Lady Shu." The wet nurse leaned over and bowed.
Li Zhiyun glanced at the woman, his eyes straightened.
Good guy, you really deserve to be a wet nurse, it’s really big.
About this big.
(.)(.);
"Go and breastfeed the little princess."
"yes."
The wet nurse waited for little Pixiu to go to the inner room to nurse.
Li Zhiyun asked: "Who is this woman?"
Concubine Yang Shu glanced at the emperor and replied: "This woman's name is Lu Yu. She was implicated in the rebellion by her husband and was sent to the palace as a maid."
"Oh." Li Zhiyun felt that the name sounded familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had heard it.
At this moment, Gao Liangzhong hurriedly walked in.
"Your Majesty, there is an urgent report from Luozhou."
"What happened?"
Gao Liangzhong whispered in his ear.
"What?" Li Zhiyun's expression changed instantly, he stood up and said, "Send the ministers to the Tai Chi Hall."
"yes."
After saying hello to Concubine Yang Shu, Li Zhiyun left in a hurry.
Seeing his father leaving, Chengyan's eyes lit up and he said, "Mom, I want to find my eldest brother."
Yang Shufei walked up to him and knocked on his head.
"You are not allowed to eat until you finish writing today. Otherwise, I will blame my mother for teaching you a lesson."
"Oh." Chengyan wrote his homework with a grimace.
Tai Chi Hall, side hall.
"There is a plague in Luozhou. We cannot take it lightly. We must immediately send people to stabilize the situation and eradicate the patients. My dear friends, if you have any ideas, please tell me."
Xuanling, the Minister of Punishment, said: "If you want to cure the plague, first of all, you must leave the house empty and place the sick people, and no one can get close to them. Anyone who has been in contact with the sick must be confined to their homes and must not be allowed to roam around.
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Secondly, everything eaten and used by the patient will be burned and cannot be used.
Third, seek medical advice and treatment for an early resolution.
Fourth..."
Fang Xuanling was Fang Xuanling. After a few words, he basically explained the procedures for controlling the plague from beginning to end. He was quite skillful and very careful.
Immediately, Du Ruhui, Xue Shou and others added additional information.
After listening to this, Li Zhiyun said: "Besides, according to my decree, whoever can cure the plague will be rewarded with a thousand gold coins."
"Yes." Gao Liangzhong agreed.
Immediately afterwards, Pei Ju said: "Your Majesty, in order to prevent the spread of the plague, I believe that Luozhou should be closed off."
"It should be." Li Zhiyun nodded in agreement.
"And...cough cough cough cough cough." Pei Ju coughed violently, and his face turned pale.
Since entering the Zhenguan year, Pei Ju's health has deteriorated rapidly and he has become very poor.
"Prime Minister Pei, are you okay?"
"Old minister, everything is fine." Pei Ju waved his hand and continued: "There is also the governor of Luozhou. This person ignored His Majesty's will, failed in disaster relief, and caused the plague to spread. He should be captured and returned to Guangdong immediately, and another minister should be sent to Luozhou to take charge.
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Hearing this, Li Zhiyun was a little embarrassed.
The one who was placed in Luozhou was Cen Wenwen, his candidate for prime minister. If Cen Wenwen was called back like this, his future career would be in trouble.
However, when he thought about it, Cen Wenwen was really useless.
Du Ruhui said: "The plague in Luozhou is indeed due to Cen Wenwen's incompetent governance. However, I believe that Cen Wenwen should be given a chance to make up for his mistakes."
"That's not right." Wang Gui, the minister Zuocheng, said: "If it weren't for Cen Wenwen not taking good care of the people of Luozhou, how could Luozhou have suffered such a disaster.
Your Majesty, I believe that Cen Wenwen should be captured and brought back to Beijing immediately."
Xue Shu said: "It is really inappropriate to recall Cen Wenwen to Chang'an and send another minister to Luozhou."
"What does the right servant mean by shooting?" Wang Gui narrowed his eyes.
Xue Shu said: "Cen Wen himself is in Luozhou, and none of us know whether he is infected with the plague. If we bring him back rashly...Wang Zuocheng, can you guarantee that Cen Wen will not infect the people of Chang'an with the plague?"
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Wang Gui was speechless.
Xue Shou continued: "Speaking of sending another minister, if people go and the matter is not resolved, wouldn't it mean that one more person will be infected with the plague?"
"That's right." Du Ruhui nodded.
Pei Ju said: "But it is a fact that Cen Wenwen failed to manage Luozhou well. It is hard to say whether he can succeed in controlling the plague."
Li Zhiyun thought for a moment and said: "Let's give Cen Wenwen a month first. If he cannot control the plague within a month, we will discuss it again."