Chapter 66: Pandemic

According to what Dr. Zhang said before, all the famous doctors in the world come from the four great families. Looking at the relationship between the four great families, three of them have a master-disciple relationship, and Dr. Zhang is the envoy of the Imperial Hospital.

The relationship among them is worth reading.

Zhu Qizhen said: "Are there any famous doctors in Zhu Zhenheng's lineage?"

Doctor Zhang paused for a moment, but did not dare not to speak, and said: "Famous people in Zhu Zhenheng's lineage include Dai Sigong and Lou Ying, but it's a pity that they are no longer here."

After hearing this, Zhu Qizhen sent Doctor Zhang away without saying much.

Zhu Qizhen has always been dissatisfied with the current situation of Tai Hospital. But dissatisfaction is dissatisfaction. But when there is no replacement candidate, Zhu Qizhen is not prepared to operate at Tai Hospital.

But with the identity of the imperial doctor in front of him, Zhu Qizhen can see that the imperial hospital is more based on seniority. If you think about it, you will know. In the current situation of this era, medicine is passed down from family to family, or from master to disciple. Dai Sigong and Lou Ying are no longer there.

, I really thought all these people were dead.

It is absolutely impossible.

Zhu Qizhen immediately summoned the Jinyi Guards and sent him on a mission to select the descendants of two famous doctors, Dai Sigong and Lou Ying, and to check whether there were any promising people among Zhu Zhenheng's disciples.

Since Zhang Hejian's lineage has been occupying the hospital for too long, it might as well be replaced by someone else.

Ningbo.

The city of Ningbo, which originally became more prosperous than Hangzhou due to the opening of the port, is now like a ghost. The people in the city have hid in the countryside. The city that was originally bustling with traffic has become sparse.

Only the pieces of paper money on the ground explained everything in front of me.

There are countless medical clinics in the city, and countless people are gathered here. The better ones are accompanied by their relatives, but the worse ones can only struggle to see the doctor on their own.

"vomit----" Suddenly a person was holding on to the wall and vomiting.

This sound of vomiting caused a chain reaction among others. A large number of people began to vomit, and all kinds of smells filled the air in an instant.

In addition, the reaction of this epidemic is not only vomiting but also diarrhea. Many people waiting here also have excrement and urine.

An old man went out to take a look, sighed, and immediately summoned many apprentices to carry these people in.

But I saw the word "Renxintang" above the medical center and the word "Emperor Taizong" was carefully engraved under it.

The old man was sitting in the hall, looking at the patients one by one. He didn't seem to smell the smell of the patients at all. Most of the patients were in the same condition. He wrote in a hurry. Every time he prescribed a prescription, an apprentice immediately took it to decoct it and put it under the corner.

There was a row of casseroles, all cooking medicine.

After a while, an apprentice came to the old man and said, "Master, there is not much medicine in the hall."

The old man said: "If you don't have it, buy it. Money is an external thing. My family's century-old reputation is priceless."

treasure."

This old man's name is Lou Yuan. He comes from a medical family, and his family has been practicing medicine for generations. He also studied under Dai Sigong and became the head of the family.

In particular, Dai Sigong was the envoy of the imperial hospital during the reign of Emperor Taizong and treated him many times. When he was seventy-eight years old, Taizong still refused to let him go back to his hometown. He only gave him a leave of absence and even said that he would have something to do in the future.

, please come back, sir.

But this time, the monarch and his ministers were separated. Dai Sigong died of illness soon after returning to his hometown.

Therefore, the plaque on his medicine hall was written by Emperor Taizong at the request of Dai Sigong. With these three words, the whole Zhejiang Province did not dare to neglect Renxintang.

"Master, it's not that we don't want to give up money, it's just that there is no one to sell medicine anymore." This apprentice felt extremely aggrieved.

When Lou Yuan heard this, he immediately frowned.

Most of the patients suffer from vomiting and diarrhea, which is regarded as a symptom of typhoid fever. Therefore, the medicinal materials used for treatment are generally the same, but the dosage varies from person to person.

As a result, the consumption of medicinal materials has greatly increased. The stocks of other medicinal materials are still available, but the medicinal materials used for sweating and nourishing have been empty early.

Lou Yuan had no choice for a while.

But suddenly an old man came outside and said, "Is Mr. Lou here?"

As soon as the old man heard the voice, he hurriedly went out, only to see an old man with white hair and a walking stick, followed by several young men. Judging from his complexion, he should be serving as an officer.

When Lou Yuan saw the old man, he lifted up his clothes and was about to kneel on the ground, but was supported by the old man.

Lou Yuan knew that the old man was in poor health and did not dare to kneel down. He quickly stood up and said, "Mr. Kuang, how can you come here? Your body and bones cannot bear it."

This old man is none other than Kuang Zhong.

Kuang Zhong was a very honest official, and was even a bit mean to himself. Three years ago, he suffered a serious illness, and it was Lou Yuan who saved Kuang Zhong's life from death.

But after this, Kuang Zhong was weakened. He repeatedly submitted letters to resign, but was rejected by the emperor.

Because Kuang Zhong won the hearts of the people in Hangzhou, when the people in Hangzhou heard that Kuang Zhong resigned, they all signed a petition to restore Kuang Zhong.

When Zhu Qizhen saw this, how could he hurt the people's hearts? He not only gave medicine and allowed the imperial physician to see the doctor, but also increased his salary. He also sent several more officials to Hangzhou Prefecture to share the government affairs with Kuang Zhong, and still let Kuang Zhong serve as the governor of Hangzhou.

But since then, Kuang Zhong has worked less on government affairs.

It's not that Kuang Zhong is no longer diligent, but that the people all know that Kuang Zhong is in poor health and don't go to Kuang Zhong unless they have to.

Kuang Zhong said: "The imperial court appointed me as the governor of Zhejiang to control this epidemic. I am here to ask you whether this epidemic can be cured."

Lou Yuan said: "It can be cured, but -----"

Kuang Zhong interrupted Lou Yuan and said

: "As long as it can be cured, it will be easy. I have ordered the city of Ningbo to be sealed off. All those who are sick will be sent here for treatment. I am sitting in the city. Whatever you want, whether it is money or medicine, just ask for it.

Me, as long as you open your mouth, I will fill in the things that I can't do. But everything is in place, what if you can't cure it?"

Lou Yuan said: "Please rest assured, Sir, my former teacher Dai Gong and my Lou family's reputation of practicing medicine for hundreds of years are all here. If I can't cure it, I won't bother you, I will hang the plaque of Renxintang myself."

under."

Kuang Zhong said: "With your words, I can rest assured. I have transferred more than a hundred doctors from all over the country, and they will all be at your disposal." When Kuang Zhong said this, he sighed slightly and felt that he was sorry for Lou Yuan.

After all, Lou Yuan had a life-saving grace for him.

But now the situation is not going well. Although all roads to Ningbo have been blocked before Kuang Zhong arrived, has the epidemic spread?

To what extent has it spread?

Kuang Zhong didn't know, and Lou Yuan himself was considered the number one doctor in Zhejiang. At this time, who would he force Lou Yuan to force if he didn't?

Kuang Zhong coughed twice and said, "I'm sorry."

Lou Yuan said: "My lord, there is no need to be like this. The reason why my lord can be entrusted with the Ningbo government is because I think highly of Lou."

No matter whether Lou Yuan really doesn't mind or he pretends that he doesn't mind, it doesn't stop Lou Yuan from putting forward conditions, buildings, medicinal materials, manpower, hot water, etc.

But Kuang Zhong took care of everything while dragging his sick body.

In fact, if it were just this matter, Kuang Zhong would not need to come to the epidemic area. However, the most terrifying thing about the epidemic is not the lethality of the epidemic itself, but the panic caused by the epidemic.

Before Kuang Zhong arrived, Ningbo Prefecture and County had already lost their organizational capabilities.

As soon as Kuang Zhong came, people's lives were affected, and trees were affected. Kuang Zhong had been in Hangzhou for more than ten years and had a very good reputation. As soon as he came, the people knew that they had hope. And the officials and minor officials in various ministries also had a backbone.

Therefore, even if Kuang Zhong does nothing, just sitting in Ningbo Mansion is better than a hundred thousand troops.

And Fang Jin was stationed outside Ningbo Mansion at the moment. He had no choice. Originally, he was temporarily stranded in Hangzhou because of the epidemic in Ningbo. As a result, as soon as Kuang Zhong received the imperial edict, the first thing he did was to requisition Fang Jin's troops. After all, the blockade was implemented.

For this task, the local health center in Hangzhou is simply not up to the task.

Too many acquaintances.

Fang Jin didn't have to agree, but when faced with Kuang Zhong, an old man who looked confident and confident, Fang Jin not only felt weak.

He was still thinking at this moment: "The news has reached the capital, what will your Majesty do if he finds out? Why did I agree?"

Although Kuang Zhong said something happened, he should bear it alone, but Fang Jin didn't think he could bear it alone, and secretly cursed himself for being obsessed, but in the face of the dead people who got married during the epidemic, he didn't dare to leave without permission
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