The red value is 30, which is hardly a threat to Ren Ning.
But everyone's physical quality is different. What is not a threat to him may not be a threat to others.
Ren Ning turned to look at the confused soldier next to him.
"Immediately inform the local magistrate and county lieutenant that there is an epidemic here, and ask them to bring people over immediately to deal with it. If you dare to delay, don't blame me for not sparing anyone."
The soldier opened his eyes in disbelief, "Commander, is there really an epidemic here?"
Xingluo, Yingchuan and Yunzhong counties border each other. With Xingluo as the center, Yunzhong County is to the southwest, and Yingchuan County is to the southeast.
This is the northeast of Yingchuan County, almost an entire county away from Yunzhong County. If there is an epidemic at this time, then the entire Yingchuan County...
The soldier almost fell off his horse.
Ren Ning nodded solemnly, "Go quickly! I'll guard you here."
"Yes!" Xiao Bing responded.
Although he was doubtful, he had been with Ren Ning for several months and had become accustomed to obeying Ren Ning's orders. He cupped his hands and quickly ran towards the county seat.
Ren Ning watched him leave and walked around the village far away.
The small village in front of you has only one entrance and exit, and there are dense mountains and forests in other directions.
This time he felt relieved. He then retreated to the intersection and guarded it patiently.
In ancient times, people were sparsely populated and the carriages and horses were slow.
For more than an hour, except for the cries of mourning in the village in front, the surroundings were quiet and no one came or went.
The county magistrate, county lieutenant and local people rushed over with their subordinates sweating profusely.
The group was dubious, but they did not dare to turn a deaf ear to Ren Ning's order.
"Commander," the county magistrate and county lieutenant stepped forward and saluted.
They also recognized Ren Ning, who had visited them before, and asked hesitantly: "Is this the village? I can't see anything strange about it."
"The natural cycle of birth, old age, illness and death should be just the normal death of the elderly," the county magistrate said.
Even the soldiers under Ren Ning know what it means if an epidemic occurs here, and the county magistrate naturally understands it too.
Ren Ning did not explain, "Bring the doctor here. Let him take precautions and go in to check carefully. Be careful not to touch the surrounding things casually."
"I have brought the doctor with me." The county magistrate looked at the local Li Zheng, "The village is holding a funeral. If a strange doctor comes to visit, he will not violate any taboos here, right?"
Before Li Zheng could say anything, Ren Ning waved his hand decisively, "There are no taboos here. Doctor, go quickly!"
He raised his eyes and looked around.
"The county magistrate sent people to seal off the village and not allow anyone to enter or leave. I am checking the village to see if anyone has returned from other places in the past few days or even within a month or two, and from where..."
While talking, Ren Ning thought of Tieshu.
That man with black pimples was able to travel through several counties with the caravan in Laigu County without any guidance.
He was speechless for a moment.
The blockade could wait. Seeing Ren Ning's insistence, the two doctors did some rudimentary protection and walked towards the village with the medicine box.
Less than a meal later, one of the doctors ran out in panic. He was still far away from the people at the intersection, so he quickly stopped.
"Master Liang, Master Li, there are indeed signs of infection with the epidemic in the village. The deceased is one of them, and there are two other elderly people who have become ill. It has not been determined whether there are other infected people."
Buzz!
Everyone's heads were buzzing.
When they saw the doctor running out in panic, the county magistrate and county lieutenant already had a premonition. Upon hearing this, they staggered and almost fell to the ground.
The doctor in front handed over his hand again, "My two gentlemen, I apologize for my incompetence in medical skills. I am not sure whether the epidemic at this time came from Yunzhong County."
After a while, the county magistrate came to his senses and asked about the situation of the village and the patients in detail. He confirmed again and again, quickly revised a letter and stamped it with the official seal.
"My lord," the county magistrate looked at Ren Ning anxiously: "Fortunately, you discovered the epidemic early and saved the people from danger. I would like to express my gratitude to Baili Radius..."
Ren Ning didn't wait for him to finish flattering him, and grabbed the letter, "Stop talking nonsense, this letter is for the county governor."
The county magistrate was so bad that he bit his tongue, and it took him a long time before he let out a sigh, "It is to be handed over to the county governor as soon as possible, and arrangements will be made for each county to take precautions and send people to support."
Ren Ning nodded, "Then get busy. We're on the way and will run for you."
After saying a few more words, the two got on their horses and left.
At noon the next day, Ren Ning returned to the Longyuancheng Prefecture.
The long motorcade had shrunk by more than half, and the remaining twenty or so female family members did not surround him, but were still looking at him eagerly.
"Aunts and sisters, don't worry." Ren Ning laughed and fed his mount, "When Zhui Feng is full, I will go south immediately and go to the border between Yunzhong and Xingluo to check the situation."
"If circumstances permit, we will send you home as soon as possible."
The female relatives were a little embarrassed and spoke one after another.
"Commander, there is no need to worry. Safety comes first. We have been waiting for three or four months, and we are not in a hurry."
"That's right. Chai Feng runs around here and there every day and has lost weight. Brother Ren, let me rest first and don't tire him out."
Ren Ning laughed heartily.
He patted the tall, dark horse next to him.
"Don't worry, everyone. Zhui Feng has just grown up and is the time to be lively and active. Running properly will not make him tired. Standing still will really tire him."
"The post roads in Xingluo are all in good repair, and it won't take long to go back and forth. I'll set off in a moment, and if everything goes well, I might be able to make it back this evening."
The female family members also understood Ren Ning's temperament, so they stopped talking and brought Zhui Feng's favorite snack, carrots, to feed it.
"Why didn't Lao Ma come back with you?" Lei Er looked around, feeling a little dissatisfied, "We haven't even finished sending him off yet, and he's just lying at home without moving?"
Ren Ning shook his head.
He lowered his voice and told the news about the epidemic discovered in a small village in the northeast corner of Hotukawa County.
"I left Lao Ma in Yingchuan to help, and I won't be returning to the team for the time being."
Lei Er's face also became serious. After a while, he stuffed a piece of dried sweet potato into his mouth and gnawed it.
"If the epidemic in that village is related to Yunzhong County, then there will be big trouble." He said.
Ren Ning nodded.
If the two are related, it means that the border blockade was too late or not in place. It is estimated that not only Yingchuan County, but also Xingluo County at the foot and even several counties in the north have spread long ago.
"Do the governors and lieutenants of Xingluo know about it?" Lei Er asked.
"I have already sent someone to inform." Ren Ning looked around, "In a moment, you will isolate the courtyard where the female family members live, and put up security around it. Except for doctors, no one or material is allowed to come near."
"Also, buy epidemic medicines and food for at least half a month as soon as possible, just in case."
"Okay." Lei Er agreed.
He was a little confused, "Why can't matter come in? Could it be..."
Ren Ning nodded.
"Based on what I saw in Hotukawa County, the epidemic can attach itself to items that infected people have had close contact with, such as leaves, door frames, clothes, and even the roads they have walked."
Lei Er shuddered, "He's brewing...it's really hard to guard against."
"Don't worry too much." Ren Ning comforted him: "The damage caused by the epidemic is not serious. Those who are in good health, such as you and me, should be able to survive it. It's just the frail elderly and children who are more troublesome."
"Furthermore, the epidemic can only survive for one meal without people and animals. As long as you put down the food and other items delivered and wait for half an hour, it should be safe and accessible."
Lei Er looked at Ren Ning with a strange expression.
When he stayed here in Xingluo, he didn't lie down and drink every day. Instead, he went to the governor's house to check in detail the news coming from Yunzhong County.
The description of the epidemic there is completely unknown. How it occurs, how it spreads, who is fatal, who is immune, how to prevent it, etc. are all unknown.