After repeated questioning, Hong Qian finally determined that Su Wen did have a way to deal with smallpox, and a hanging heart finally fell to the ground. He had thought about sending his wife and children to Jiangnan to avoid it, but now he has dismissed this idea.

Seeing that Hong Qian didn't ask any more questions, Su Wen knew that he had already been dealt with, so he made a serious suggestion: "Sir, if Su Wen is not wrong, dealing with the plague must be the current hot potato of the imperial court, and no one wants to touch his hands." Now that Su Wen is from the side, this plague will be able to survive without danger, and the gentleman can consider asking His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to take over. ”

Hearing this suggestion, Hong Qian's eyes couldn't help but light up. He was so worried about the epidemic that he forgot about the political benefits he could get from it.

Recently, King Qin's party has been pressing step by step. Although they have not made any substantial progress, there is already a faint hint of wanting to fight the prince. If the crown prince can afford to deal with the plague this time, and defeat the epidemic with the help of Su Wen, he will definitely be able to consolidate his current position in the court.

For Su Wen's proposal, Hong Qian was moved. The crown prince is a disciple he has painstakingly taught, and naturally hopes to mold him into a responsible and capable prince, but the problem is that this matter contains unpredictable risks.

After struggling for a long time, Hong Qian said with a resolute face: "Girl, your suggestion is good. Since you are sure that you can survive this epidemic safely, then the teacher will persuade the prince to take over this important task. Then again, this is a risky move, and if you win, you will be invincible, and if you lose, you will lose the whole game. Even the current advantages are gone. ”

In the face of Hong Qian's worries, Su Wen immediately assured with confidence: "Sir, you can rest assured. To tell the truth, Su Wen is at least 90% sure in this matter. ”

When he said this, Su Wen actually had reservations. She knew that she would succeed in planting cowpox and that she would have no problem surviving the smallpox outbreak. Even if it doesn't have the desired effect, it will definitely be better than the usual countermeasures. As long as there are fewer deaths, the response to this epidemic will be considered a complete task.

Hearing Su Wen's assurance again, Hong Qian's anxiety in his heart couldn't help but feel a little less. He made the decision just now, and he was actually under tremendous pressure in his heart. I'm just feeling better now.

Exhale softly. Hong Qian pretended to be relaxed and said, "Girl, don't be too burdened. When reporting to His Majesty, the teacher will be pessimistic about expectations. In this way, His Majesty will not have too high expectations. Even if you don't get the results you want. This time it can be fully explained. ”

Comfort for Hong Qian. Although Su Wen knew in his heart that it was a little redundant. But I was still quite moved. At such moments, he can also comfort her in turn, which undoubtedly reflects a heartfelt care.

These things were agreed upon. Su Wen left Hong Qian's study first. She needs to do an experiment on cowpox, and now she hasn't prepared anything, how can this work? In order to start the experiment process as quickly as possible, she had to seize all the time and try to complete all the preparations required in advance.

Leaving the study, Su Wen went straight to Mrs. Hong's courtyard. In order for her to grow cowpox, she must first find cows that can provide antibodies, and such a task must be turned to her beloved wife.

Faced with Su Wen's request, Mrs. Hong immediately agreed quite simply. She already knew about the impending attack of smallpox, and as soon as she heard that the cow was looking for smallpox to deal with it, she agreed without saying a word. She believed in Su Wen's medical skills, and she had almost reached the point of blindness, and she didn't even have the slightest intention of questioning.

On one side, he was busy looking for cattle carrying antibodies, and on the other hand, Hong Qian directly repaired a letter to the prince. He was the prince's teacher, and he was not afraid of arousing the emperor's suspicions.

felt that some words were not suitable for saying in the letter, so Hong Qian invited the prince to meet quite simply. He set the time for the meeting the next day, and the place was chosen outside the imperial study. Anyway, what they discussed was to deal with the smallpox epidemic, and it was not something unsightly, so they were not afraid of others secretly watching.

In the blink of an eye, in the early morning of the next day, Hong Qian went to the imperial study according to the old time. Today is not the fifteenth day of the first month, so there are only some high-ranking and powerful court ministers who come to discuss the matter, and there are only a dozen people in total.

When all the courtiers arrived, the emperor said straight to the point: "Ladies and gentlemen, I have already asked about this plague yesterday, I don't know what you think about it?" This time, smallpox is menacing, and it is estimated that it may spread to the boundary of the capital in half a month. Now is the time when the imperial court needs you Aiqing to shoulder the heavy responsibility, and I believe that I will not be disappointed. ”

In the face of the emperor's inquiry, the courtiers present looked at each other. They had all thought about it last night, the heavy task of dealing with the plague was thankless, and it was possible to put their own future into it, and no one wanted to.

In the face of the indifference of the ministers, the emperor felt a little unhappy, so he directly named him: "Han Aiqing, you are a relative of the emperor and a pillar of the country, I don't know what you thought about last night?" If we can suppress this smallpox plague, it will be a great achievement, and I and the people will surely think of you at that time. ”

was the first to mention Han Bing's name, and the emperor actually had selfish intentions in his heart. He knew that Hong Qian was the most capable one among the ministers, but he didn't want him to be in danger, and even accidentally lost his life, so he planned to push Han Bing to be cannon fodder.

For Han Bing, the emperor still has a clear understanding. He relied on the identity of Concubine Xian's brother and reaped political benefits. When he was usually fine, for the sake of Concubine Xian and King Qin's brothers and sisters, he put up with it. Now that the court is in trouble, and he is reluctant to send his really capable courtiers to death, he can only think about pushing Han Bing out as cannon fodder.

Facing the emperor's name, Han Bing scolded secretly in his heart, but he did not show the slightest difference on the surface. Although he was powerful, he was just a courtier, and how could he dare to express his dissatisfaction with the emperor's inquiry.

After saluting the emperor, Han Bing said with a ashamed face: "Your Majesty, the minister is willing to serve the court, but the old mother in the family has had a problem with her body recently, and she can't leave for a while." Your Majesty knows that the minister and the virtuous concubine Niangniang lost their father since childhood, and it was our mother who worked hard to pull us up. Now that my mother is seriously ill, the minister must be filial to the son of man at the bedside. ”

Listening to Han Bing's excuse, a flash of anger flashed across the emperor's face. He is not a three-year-old child, and he can still distinguish the truth or excuses, how can he be deceived by such nonsense?

Snorted coldly, the emperor could only say coldly: "Han Aiqing, since Ling Tang is in good health, you can stay in the mansion and get better, and I am not reluctant." In this way, this dynasty has always insisted on ruling the world with filial piety, and has advocated filial piety to its children. I specially allow you to work for your mother at home, and there is no need to come to the yamen to deal with the government during this time. ”

In the face of the emperor's punishment, Han Bing pretended to be like a taste, and immediately did not forget to express his gratitude. It was all something he had expected before, so he didn't feel panicked at all.

In Han Bing's opinion, the matter of smallpox plague must not be touched. Everyone knows that smallpox is difficult to prevent, and once it spreads, it will almost be wiped out. No matter how hard the officials in charge are, it is impossible to resist the spread of the plague. The most terrible thing is the extremely high mortality rate from smallpox, which is simply a nightmare for all officials.

Han Bing is not stupid, the inferences of the previous imperial doctors are still remembered clearly. Half a month later, smallpox will strike, and the capital will inevitably suffer a catastrophe, and it will be against the sky if two or three out of ten people survive.

Seeing Han Bing's appearance of not entering, the disappointment in the emperor's heart was indescribable. He thought that Han Bing would at least reluctantly agree for the sake of his usual connivance, but unexpectedly he used filial piety to prevaricate. He had written down the account now, and it would not be too late to settle it one by one when the smallpox plague had passed.

There will definitely be a reckoning after the fact, but the punishment now will not be less. Since Han Bing used his mother's illness as an excuse, how could he not fulfill this filial piety?

Facing the emperor's liquidation, Han Bing didn't care at all in his heart. He had not forgotten that the plague that was about to strike was smallpox, and that few of the places he had passed had survived. If the plague is over, most of the courtiers in the court will have been lost. In that desperate need for talent, he can't find a chance to make a comeback.

This confidence is also possible thanks to the smallpox plague when I was a child. He contracted smallpox and almost died, but he survived.

Thinking of this, Han Bing couldn't help but peek at his colleagues. He could see clearly that Hong Qian, the old horseman, had no scars on his face, and it was obvious that he had never been infected with smallpox plague. As long as smallpox comes, I believe that Hong Qian will definitely be infected. Even if he didn't, he would have found a way to create that opportunity.

It must be made clear that although Hong Qian is the same age as Han Bing, he is not from the capital. He grew up in Jiangnan as a child, so he was lucky not to catch that smallpox.

Not in the mood to continue to deal with Han Bing, the emperor shifted his attention to Mo Yi's grandfather, and asked with a flat face: "Elder Zhao Ge, how are you thinking about it?" Zhao Aiqing is an old minister in the court, and he is quite experienced in dealing with various incidents, so I believe that this plague will definitely be a problem. ”

Facing the emperor's inquiry, Old Man Zhao immediately replied with a ashamed face: "Your Majesty, although Lao Chen wants to share his worries for His Majesty, it is a pity that he can't do it. To deal with the plague, it is necessary to go all out, and the old minister is really too old to cope with it. ”

Hearing this, the emperor secretly scolded in his heart: Old fox, now that you know that you are old, why don't you usually see you so self-aware? (To be continued......)

PS: The male protagonist's grandfather appeared, what do you think? Bad laugh!