The originally noisy crowd gradually became quiet, and some people began to think about the man's words.
"Look at it all the time, Lord Governor has been doing his best to do things for our people. How could he deliberately let us suffer from a plague? This is just an accident that no one can predict!" the old man continued.
After hearing his words, several people who were originally impulsive gradually calmed down.
They looked at each other, with a hint of guilt on their faces.
So, everyone slowly dispersed.
Xi Yu came to Qingzhou at dusk.
At the gate of Qingzhou City, several soldiers were listless.
However, when they saw Xi Yu coming, they were immediately surprised.
Logically speaking, no one should come at this time.
Qingzhou did not take any measures, nor did he say he would not leave, nor did he say he would not let him enter.
But outsiders already know that there is a plague here, so no one will come.
Of course, there is also a sign at the city gate, so that people don’t enter casually.
If anyone asks, explain it to them.
Xi Yu said: "Open the door."
A soldier asked, "You don't know what happened in Qingzhou, do you?"
"Of course I know, I came for this matter." Xi Yu naturally said with confidence.
This surprised the soldiers even more.
"What did you say? Is this a doctor?"
However, even doctors are afraid to enter, right?
Indeed, many doctors are afraid of being infected and have already been hiding.
"I'm not a doctor." Xi Yu answered clearly.
"Then what are you doing here?" the soldier asked.
Xi Yu decided to take out the token.
"You can see clearly, I am the prime minister of the current dynasty."
Several soldiers were startled.
A soldier quickly came down and looked at the token carefully.
But he didn't know the token either.
But looking at Xi Yu's momentum, I also felt that he might be the prime minister.
"Are you really the Prime Minister?"
Xi Yu nodded.
The soldier then shouted: "Come on, the Prime Minister is here."
A few soldiers came down quickly.
They knelt down for Xi Yu together.
Xi Yu said that he was originally in a small county town in Quanzhou in Youzhou, and heard that there was a plague here, so I came to pay attention.
He asked what was going on now.
Xi Yu stood at the city gate anxiously and looked into the city anxiously.
His brows were frowning tightly, his eyes full of worry.
When the soldiers saw Xi Yu's appearance, they hurriedly let it go. Xi Yu hurried into the city gate.
When he entered the city, Xi Yu found that there were very few people on the street.
However, the management measures here are indeed far worse than those in the whole state.”
Cheng Yu knelt on his knees, knelt in front of the Buddha statue devoutly, closed his eyes tightly, and silently prayed that the gods could solve the current raging plague.
At this moment, a slight sound of footsteps came.
Immediately afterwards, a voice rang in Cheng Yu's ear: "Sir, the Prime Minister is here."
Cheng Yu suddenly opened his eyes, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.
He shook his head and said disbelief: "Don't talk nonsense, how could the Prime Minister come here?"
The person who reported the news quickly bowed and said firmly, "This is absolutely true. Lord, the Prime Minister is already waiting outside the hall."
When Cheng Yu heard that the prime minister was really coming, he showed a look of surprise on his face. He hurriedly stood up and hurriedly walked out.
When he actually saw Xi Yu, his eyes were filled with pain, his legs became weak, and he couldn't help but kneel down.
When Xi Yu saw that Cheng Yu was much haggard, he couldn't help but feel ache in his heart.
He quickly stepped forward and said gently, "Get up quickly, don't be anxious." There was a hint of concern in his voice.
Cheng Yu raised his head, his eyes full of gratitude and helplessness. He said in a trembling voice: "Prime Minister, the lower official... the lower official is incompetent and has failed to solve this plague. I am really ashamed!" His face was full of self-blame and pain.
Xi Yu shook his head slightly and said slowly: "How can you blame you for this? This plague is coming in a fierce manner, and it is not your ability." His eyes were firm and steady.
"The people are suffering so much that the officials really don't know what to do."
Xi Yu frowned slightly, and after pondering for a moment, he said, "Cheng Yu, it is our most urgent task to find a way to control the spread of the plague and save the people from dire straits."
Cheng Yu nodded repeatedly and said, "What the Prime Minister said is very true, but the plague is extremely contagious, and the officials cannot think of any good idea for the time being."
"Don't worry, let's take it slowly, there will always be a solution."
Xi Yu's tone was calm and firm, giving Cheng Yu a little confidence.
Xi Yu looked at Cheng Yu with a serious look and asked, "Cheng Yu, what is the specific situation of this plague? Where did the first patient come from?"
Cheng Yu frowned and replied: "The first patient came from a pharmacy, and it is said that he was a clerk from a cloth shop." His tone was filled with a hint of worry.
Xi Yu pondered for a moment and said decisively: "I decided to go and see it myself."
Cheng Yu hurriedly said, "Prime Minister, you shouldn't take the risk! I'm afraid there will be dangers when I go there." His face was full of worries.
Xi Yu shook his head slightly and said, "I don't want to take risks either, but if I don't go, who can take on this important task?"
Cheng Yu was speechless after hearing this. After a moment of silence, he had to nod his head slowly to agree.
Xi Yu said to Cheng Yu with a serious expression: "Cheng Yu, go find someone to make a mask immediately."
Cheng Yu looked at Xi Yu with some confusion and asked, "Prime Minister, what is this mask?"
Xi Yu smiled slightly and explained patiently: "This mask can effectively block the spread of droplets and reduce the risk of infection."
As he said that, Xi Yu picked up a pen and quickly drew a mask pattern on the paper, and said while drawing: "This is how the mask should look."
Cheng Yu looked at the pattern of the mask on the paper, nodded, and said, "Prime Minister, I'll send someone to do it now."
Cheng Yu quickly called the servants, and he looked serious and handed them the drawings drawn by Xi Yu, and said anxiously: "Go and find someone to make masks according to this drawing. The speed should be fast!"
Then, Cheng Yu frowned and said with a sad face: "Prime Minister, now many people say that I have done something bad, and God has given this punishment. I really can't say anything about it!"
Xi Yu smiled slightly and comforted him: "Cheng Yu, don't pay attention to these nonsense. People will inevitably have emotions when facing the plague, which is normal. We should put saving people first."
Xi Yu looked at Cheng Yu with a firm look and said, "Let's go and meet the first patient, Cheng Yu, you lead the way."
Cheng Yu nodded, with a look of worry on his face, and he whispered: "Prime Minister, please come here."
He led Xi Yu and several yamen runners toward the drug shop.
Along the way, many shops near the pharmacy were closed, and the streets were filled with a bleak scene.
Cheng Yu couldn't help but sigh and said, "This plague has really hurt the people."
After entering the medicine shop, Cheng Yu first gave a wink to the old doctor, then pointed at Xi Yu respectfully and said, "Old doctor, this is the Prime Minister."
When the old doctor heard this, his face suddenly showed a look of shock. Then his legs became weak, and he knelt down with a "thump" sound, and said in a trembling voice: "I don't know that the Prime Minister has arrived. I have missed the opportunity to welcome him. I hope the Prime Minister will forgive me." His forehead was tightly pressed against the ground, and he did not dare to look up.
Seeing this, Xi Yu said gently: "The old man doesn't have to do this, please get up quickly." His voice was filled with affection and care.
The old doctor stood up tremblingly, looked at Xi Yu with gratitude and said, "Thank you, Prime Minister."
Xi Yu looked at the empty room, frowned and asked, "Old doctor, why is it so deserted here? Where have the guys all gone?"
The old doctor shook his head tiredly, with a helpless look on his face and said, "Sir, there are more and more patients in the past few days. Maybe a few friends have not left Qingzhou, but have just found a place to hide. They really don't want to face all this. I am no longer able to accept more patients."
Cheng Yu looked at all this, frowned and said worriedly: "What should I do?"
Xi Yu was silent for a moment, then turned to look at Cheng Yu and said, "Go and see the first patient, don't you know if you are still there?"
The old doctor looked at Xi Yu with a sad face and said tremblingly: "Prime Minister, the first patient is still there. But I am really powerless, and I am planning to get him out..."
Xi Yu frowned slightly. He looked at the old doctor and asked in a serious tone: "Why do you need to get the patient out? Is there no other way?"
The old doctor shook his head, showed a helpless expression on his face, and whispered: "Prime Minister, I have tried my best, but the epidemic is coming in full force, and I am really helpless. The owner of the cloth shop also passed away yesterday..."
The old doctor brought the two people to a ward with a serious expression, stopped, turned around, frowned and said to them, "You may be at risk of being infected when you enter, so why not go in."
After hearing this, Xi Yu looked at the old doctor firmly and said, "I'm not afraid, I have to go in and take a look."
The old doctor looked at Xi Yu and Cheng Yu, shook his head helplessly and said, "Okay, since you are so persistent, then go in. But the two adults must be careful and come out immediately if you have any discomfort."
Xi Yu nodded and walked into the ward. His steps were firm and steady, as if there was no fear at all.
The moment he entered the ward, Xi Yu's expression became serious.
On the other side, Tuoba Yu slowly opened his eyes and sat up from the inn bed.
She looked shocked, frowned, and murmured to herself: "How could I sleep in the inn?" Her eyes were full of doubt and uneasiness.
Tuoba Yu quickly lowered her head to check her body. When she found that her clothes were intact, a hint of relief appeared on her face, but then she became even more confused.
She hurried to the counter and asked anxiously: "Waiter, why am I here? What happened yesterday?"
Seeing this, the waiter hurriedly smiled and said, "Girl, you got drunk last night and stayed in our inn. Don't worry, nothing unusual happened."
Tuoba Yu frowned, still wondering: "Really? Why do I have no impression of it?"
The waiter continued to explain patiently: "Girl, you drank too much last night, and your memory may be a little blurry. But don't worry, our inn has always been safe."
The waiter talked about the story of Yu.
After hearing the waiter's explanation, Tuoba Yu felt a little relieved.
She nodded, thanked her, then turned back to the room, sat on the bed, and fell into deep thought.
Tuoba Yu sat by the bed, recalling what happened last night, and a blush gradually appeared on her face.
She remembered the intoxication she was when she drank that day, and couldn't help feeling shy.
She thought to herself: "That person, he is such a good person. I was so drunk at that time, and he did not take advantage of others' danger to invade me. He is a gentleman."
A warm feeling surged in Tuoba Yu's heart, and she couldn't help but feel a little more affection for Xi Yu.
She gently held her hands together and said to herself, "I hope I will have a chance to see him in the future. I must thank him very much."
Her eyes were full of expectations, as if she was looking forward to meeting Xi Yu again.
Tuoba Yu sat beside the bed, his eyes were confused, and he thought to himself: "Where should I go next?"
Her brows frowned slightly, and a hint of confusion appeared on her face.
"I came out to be angry with my brother, but now, where should I go?"
"And, where is my beloved man?" A hint of sadness appeared in her eyes. "I don't even know where he is, and where should I go to find him?"
Tuoba Yu's mood became heavier.
Tuoba Yu thought it would be better to leave first.
Xi Yu hurried into the ward and cast his eyes straight toward the bed.
Suddenly, a look of surprise appeared on his face and he shouted in dismay: "Isn't this Jia Xu?" His voice was full of surprise.
When Cheng Yu heard Xi Yu's words, he hurriedly stepped forward to check, and also showed a surprised expression.
He turned to look at Xi Yu and asked in confusion: "Jia Xu? How could he be here?"
Cheng Yu's brows frowned tightly, his eyes full of confusion.
Xi Yu looked at Cheng Yu, a trace of dissatisfaction flashed across his face. He asked, "Don't you ever know who the first patient was?"
Cheng Yu's face turned red in an instant. He lowered his head and said with some shame: "Little... I really don't know."
Xi Yu stared at Jia Xu in a coma, feeling full of wonder.
He frowned slightly and muttered softly: "How could Jia Xu come here?"
Afterwards, Xi Yu and Cheng Yu slowly walked out of the ward.
When he arrived at the hall, Xi Yu walked straight to the doctor and asked anxiously: "Sir, do you know why this patient appeared in Qingzhou?"
The doctor shook his head, spread his hands, and replied helplessly: "Caomin has no idea about this."
Xi Yu thought for a while, turned to Cheng Yu and said, "There is no other clue at the moment. Let's go back to the governor's mansion first, and then make a long-term plan."
Cheng Yu nodded and the two stepped out of the hall together.
At this time, the sky outside was gloomy, as if a heavy rain was about to pour down.
When he returned to the governor's mansion, Xi Yu and Cheng Yu sat down in the hall. Xi Yu pondered for a moment, and then said to Cheng Yu: "We need to send someone to stay in the medicine shop. Once Jia Xu wakes up, we will immediately notify us."
Cheng Yuying said: "It's so good, so the official will arrange for people to go there."
Xi Yu stood up and paced back and forth in the hall, feeling a little heavy.
He looked at the sky outside the window and prayed in his heart that Jia Xu would wake up as soon as possible and solve the mystery.
At this moment, noise came from outside the door, mixed with the shouts of the people.
The servant reported again.
Xi Yu and Cheng Yu looked at each other, and Cheng Yu sighed helplessly: "Oh, there are people coming to cause trouble again, what should I do?"
Xi Yu frowned and stood up.
"I'll do ideological work for them, and I can't let them keep making trouble like this."
Cheng Yu quickly stopped him and said anxiously: "No, Prime Minister! The situation outside is chaotic, it's too dangerous for you to go out!"
Xi Yu shook his head firmly.
"I can't sit still, the people need someone to comfort me."
The people gathered at the door were excited and the people were clamoring.
Xi Yu appeared at the door with great strides. His eyes quickly swept across the emotional people, frowned, and shouted loudly: "Stop everyone!"
Noisy doubts suddenly came from the crowd.
"Who are you? Why should we stop?"
Xi Yu looked calm and said calmly: "Dear fellow villagers, I am the prime minister, I came here to solve everyone's problems."
At this moment, someone suddenly exclaimed.
"I remembered it! The Prime Minister has been here before, and the person in front of him is indeed him!"
Everyone's eyes turned to the person who was talking, and then looked at Xi Yu again, and his original excitement calmed down a little.
Xi Yu looked solemn, he raised the volume and said loudly: "Everyone, this is just an accident. I know that everyone is emotionally unstable at the moment, and I can fully understand."
Xi Yu paused for a moment and continued, "However, at such a moment, we should overcome difficulties together instead of blaming each other."
Whispering sounds began to appear in the crowd.
Xi Yu continued, "If God punished me because the official did something wrong, then should God punish me? But I asked myself, have I done something that I am sorry to the people?"
His eyes were staring at everyone.
At this time, the discussion in the crowd gradually subsided, and many people showed a look of thought on their faces.
They realize that their behavior may be a bit too much.
Seeing this, Xi Yu struck while the iron was hot and said, "Everyone, I believe everyone understands that this matter should not be blamed on Lord Cheng Yu."
Xi Yu smiled slightly and continued, "Also, many people came to cause trouble before, but Lord Cheng Yu never attacked everyone. This is precisely because he loves the people as much as his son!"
Xi Yu cleared his throat and continued, "However, if the people insist on causing trouble, I have to make a law. All the troublemakers will be sent to prison!" His voice suddenly became serious, and his eyes were sharply scanning everyone.
Xi Yu paused and said earnestly: "Besides, I believe that all the families here have patients to take care of. Everyone should focus more on taking care of the patients, rather than causing trouble here."
Finally, everyone was moved.
So many people began to leave quickly.
Chapter completed!