Chapter 1470
The Final Battle, A Desperate Situation [3]
Chapter 1470 The Final Battle, A Desperate Situation [3]
"Keep throwing oil-soaked coals down the city wall! Don't let the fire go out!" After taking protective measures, a group of soldiers risked dying from the disease to throw out new oil-soaked coals.
These coals were obtained by Si Pei when he went to intercept Mr. Wen Tao, and the two of them went together to plunder the powerful and wealthy families.
This time, the powerful clans didn't resist much. After all, they didn't like coal, so the Wei army could have it, but they had to be credited for it!
Please take note.
To avoid being propelled by the force of the impact, the Wei soldiers threw small pieces of coal at a time, which landed precisely in the fire and were ignited.
Once the pine resin on the coal has dried up, the hard-to-ignite coal will also be ignited and continue to burn.
In the afternoon, the enemy commander Ah Lie selected another group of infected enemy soldiers whose condition had worsened and divided them up, sending them to the capital city.
Inside the city, the Wei soldiers and the Wei people continued their work of killing insects and preventing disease.
"It's for both internal and external use. Every household and every person should drink a small half bowl of herbal soup. This soup can help increase your physical strength and resist external evils from invading your body. For external use, the medicine should be applied to the eyes, ears, mouth, and nose. Even indoors, you should wear a mask that has been soaked in the medicine!"
As for infants and pregnant women, there's no need for families to worry. They have already been taken to Wuyuan Garden for accommodation. There, Physician Qiu, along with a group of doctors specializing in pediatrics and traditional Chinese medicine, as well as female apprentices, are helping to take care of them.
Mrs. Yan, Mrs. Fei, Mrs. Xue, and Mrs. Li were responsible for handling the affairs of infants, toddlers, and pregnant women in Wuyuan Garden. They were almost exhausted, dealing with a huge number of trivial matters and disputes.
Fortunately, Madam Sun was there to oversee things; fortunately, the women in their family received preferential treatment and were brought into Wu Garden, where they lived in the building next to Qin Xiaogu and Madam Sun, ensuring their safety.
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On the morning of the third day of the tenth month of the fourth year of the Wuxing era in the Great Wei calendar, a group of servants fell ill in the northern district of the city, near the city wall.
The disease spread rapidly, and by the time the elite medics arrived, the number of sick people had increased from thirty-one to fifty-eight!
"So many cases have been added in just half an hour." The medics' hearts sank, but they quickly rallied their spirits, asking the patients where they had been, what they had been in contact with, when they started feeling unwell, what their symptoms were, and if they had any lumps.
The head servants gave a detailed account, and concluded by saying, "After the illness was discovered, all the servants were locked up. I didn't contact them, which is why I was able to come and coordinate with the military doctors."
After listening, the medics remained silent for a moment before saying, "It's most likely the enemy's rat plague... but they fell ill without having been in contact with any potentially contaminated items, this..."
"Old Doctor Xun is right. The plague virus is indeed alive, smaller than dust, able to float in the air, fly into the city, and be inhaled by people."
"Gentlemen doctors, what should we do now? Is there any cure? Will the people living in this area get sick?" The steward was terrified... There were germs in the air; wouldn't they suffocate to death?!
"Don't panic, just take a bath with the medicinal liquid and take the internal medicine," said the captain of the suicide squad's medical team.
The head servant was furious: "You mean we have to continue living here? We can't move out? How can that be? If we stay here, we'll probably all get infected!"
boom!
The captain of the elite medical team slammed his fist on the table and stood up, his tall frame looming over the steward: "You are bound by a death contract, and you are considered to be infected with the virus. If you move to another place, wouldn't that endanger other Wei citizens?"
"Don't be afraid. Even if you die, our military doctors will be with you. Just do as we tell you."
He spoke earnestly and patiently, displaying the compassion of a healer.
But the foreman continued to yell, "You've never even treated this plague before! How can we listen to you? Do you think we'll survive if we listen to you? Do you think we'll?!"
"Take him down and have another supervisor take over from us." The medic captain of the suicide squad ordered, and the other medics acted quickly, taking down the miscellaneous supervisor.
"Ha, although we are military doctors, we are well-trained Wei soldiers. We have fought in battles! So anyone who wants to cause trouble at this time should consider whether they can withstand a beating from us!" The captain of the elite medical team glanced at the other servants and supervisors outside the door and warned them. A warehouse manager stepped forward, saluted, and said, "Wei citizen Zhou Weifu is willing to serve the Great Wei."
"Alright, register them. His Majesty will not treat you unfairly; he will record your military merits, benefit your families, clansmen, and relatives, and ensure that your righteous deeds are known to future generations!"
After a combination of kindness and severity, the plague-stricken area in the northern district was finally brought under control, allowing the captain of the elite military medical team to lead his doctors in eradicating the plague.
"Dr. Zheng, the fungicide solution has arrived. This batch has been filtered again by Elder Xun. Elder Xun also said to cut the wound a little deeper this time, shove the fungicide solution into the flesh, and then bandage it properly. Don't waste the fungicide solution!" The dead soldier delivered a batch of fungicide solution to the medics.
After placing the items far away, use a long pole to push them inside the wooden barricade of the ward, so that the people locked inside can take them themselves.
After the dead soldiers put their things down, they left immediately... but they were unable to return to their previous residence and instead stayed within the defensive zone.
Centered on the North City ward, the area extending outwards was divided into several defense zones. The three defense zones closest to the North City ward were reserved for infected individuals and only allowed to enter by fallen soldiers.
On the second day of the tenth lunar month, everyone's hearts were in their throats, and Old Man Xun was especially eagerly awaiting the effects of the mold-clearing liquid and the anti-epidemic and rescue decoction.
"What time is it? Has the North City ward sent any message?" Old Man Xun slept restlessly, and he would ask this question every time he woke up.
"Master, you're awake." Xiao Mutong and Xiao Chenhao were overjoyed and rushed to the old man's bedside to touch his forehead and take his pulse.
"Master, you can't go on like this. Drink some calming tea and get a good night's sleep until dawn." Xiao Mutong was very worried about the old man and applied to come and take care of him.
Granny Xiao also brought Xiao Chenhao along, saying that he had received instruction from Master Xun and should therefore serve him.
"Master, it's still more than an hour until dawn, there's plenty of time. You should get some rest," Xiao Chenhao advised, bringing the old man some calming tea to drink.
The old man refused to drink: "I've already drunk it. It's useless. I have something on my mind. Even if I eat it, I won't sleep soundly."
He then questioned them, "Why are you here? Who gave you permission to come? If you all also die of illness, wouldn't all the time I spent teaching you have been for nothing? Wouldn't my teachings be cut off?!"
"Has Master Xun awakened?!" It was Si Pei's voice.
He ran straight into the house, and upon seeing the old man, handed him a long brocade box: "Grandmaster, look! This is a wild ginseng that I always carry with me. My family said that if I were to die, just take a slice and I could live. Here you go, old man, take it and use it as you please."
Good heavens, Si Pei is indeed wealthy and extravagant!
Old Master Xun's eyes lit up: "Peiwa, your master was right about you. You are someone who deserves to be cherished. That's why your master only gave you his inheritance. No matter how much the other students tried to coax him, he only gave them the cold shoulder."
What kind of inheritance?
Is it scribbling or shamanistic rituals?
"However, there's something I need your help with, Grandmaster..."
As for what kind of help he would provide, the cunning old man didn't say; he wanted to get Si Pei's assurance first.
Sure enough, Si Pei gave his assurance, and the old man was satisfied and went back to sleep.
He woke up twice more before dawn and received news from the North City ward: "The situation is very bad. In just one night, the ward has expanded by half a mile. The group of suicide soldiers and medics who entered the ward yesterday are not coming out."