It's been two days since the doctor returned to Kyoto, but unfortunately he hasn't been able to find his whereabouts for a long time!

Dongchang mobilized all the secret agent forces, and the northwest battalion was stationed in the city, and cooperated with the Jinyi guard and the patrol battalion to strictly control all the street corners in the city, and carried out carpet searches, but Kyoto was too large and populous, and it took too long to check it.

In addition, according to the description of the soldiers guarding the city at the West Water Gate that day, the identity of the imperial doctor has been determined, but his family is missing, and it seems that he has been kidnapped, and it seems that the secret people used this to coerce him to contract acne and then rush back to Kyoto.

The people of Kyoto were panicked, and the dignitaries were also uneasy. If the acne does break out, no one can escape!

That's why His Majesty will give a death order, and it will be isolated and spread at any cost! Fortunately, Zhang Liang was the first to detect this conspiracy, the imperial doctor returned to Kyoto after noon, and martial law was imposed in the evening, even if he had spread the acne, it was impossible to spread it to thousands of people in such a short time!

So with a bad plan, as long as the curfew is under martial law, time will help find all the infected people!

It's just that... The worst plan is not the worst plan, and the worst plan is what kind of conspiracy will the people in the shadows play?

After Xiao Rui and Zhang Liang settled the matter of Hangzhou Prefecture, they also learned about the situation in Kyoto through the Gyrfalcon. He is helpless in Hangzhou Mansion, and now that His Majesty has personally arranged this matter, I believe that the situation will soon become clear.

Xiao Yan's illness has receded, and he has become vigorous again, Xiao Rui wanted to go back to Kyoto with Xiao Lie, the king of Jin, as soon as he heard that there were acne sores in Kyoto, he was so frightened that he didn't want to leave, and said that he stayed here to accompany Xiao Yan, and he missed it very much after a long time.

Xiao Rui gave him a speechless look, and then ordered Zhang Liang and them to pack their bags and return to Beijing by themselves.

Xiao Yan sent Xiao Rui out of the city, and said movingly: "Seventh brother, this time you worked hard to save me, and I will forgive you where you offended me before." ”

Xiao Rui was a little confused, he really wanted to slap him, and when he saw that he had just recovered from a serious illness, he raised his hand to scare him as a deterrent.

Sure enough, when he saw Xiao Rui raise his hand, Xiao Yan shrank his neck in fright, and then smiled with a shy face: "Seventh brother, brother is joking, don't be angry, don't be angry!" I wish Brother Qi a smooth journey! ”

Xiao Rui glared at him, and then took Zhang Liang and everyone to ride north.

Seventh brother! I'm sorry... My brother can't help you much..."Seeing Xiao Rui disappear from sight, Xiao Yan sighed.

The next day, I rushed back to outside Kyoto.

There was no one in front of the once bustling city gate, Xiao Rui showed his identity and immediately entered the city, the busy street was empty, Xiao Rui rode directly to the noon gate, and then entered the palace.

When I came to the Heart Cultivation Palace, it happened that Zhang Jinfu, Zhang Yu, Wei Zhongxian, and Zhuge Yuanba were all there, and when they saw Xiao Rui coming back, they immediately paid a visit.

Xiao Rui nodded, and then greeted His Majesty: "Father, the son is back." ”

Emperor Xia smiled: "Hard work Emperor, the problem of Hangzhou Mansion has been solved?" ”

Xiao Rui nodded, told some details again, and finally asked, "Father, how is the situation in Kyoto?" ”

Emperor Xia said: "I haven't found any trace of the imperial doctor, it's like a stone sinking into the sea, I don't know where to go, I have checked all over Kyoto, and I haven't received any news from the patient." There are so many in Kyoto that it will take a few days to check them out. ”

Father, has the palace investigated? Xiao Rui asked.

Thinking about it from another perspective, if Xiao Rui is a secret person, he must try his best to send the acne-infected imperial doctor to the palace, which is like attacking the enemy's base camp and beheading the plan.

Emperor Xia naturally understood this truth, and said: "When the incident happened, the major palace gates of the imperial city and the palace city were blocked by the forbidden army, and there was no order to prohibit anyone from entering and leaving. I also canceled the early court proceedings. ”

A complete blockade is the only way to stop the spread of acne.

What about Shenzhou? Xiao Rui continued to ask.

Xia Huang said: "The four prefectures of Shenzhou plus the infected county seats, it is estimated that the number of infected people is nearly 100,000, I have ordered the Luzhou granary to release grain to support Shenzhou, free supplies, and send grain from door to door, the people will stay at home honestly if they are not hungry." According to the urgent express sent by Guo Ziyi yesterday, the number of infected people has begun to decline, indicating that the infection is under control. ”

Pox is caused by the smallpox virus, which is divided into large, medium and small, with different fatality rates, with a mortality rate of 25 for large smallpox and 12 for medium smallpox, and only 1 for smallpox.

The pox that broke out in Shenzhou this time was naturally not small smallpox, and I hope it was not big smallpox. Fortunately, the transportation is not convenient and does not allow the acne to spread further, otherwise, it would not be a trivial matter for tens of thousands of people.

The decline in the number of infected people in Shenzhou shows that the effect of the lockdown has emerged, and it is only necessary to continue the lockdown to avoid transmission, and victory is in sight.

It's a pity that the sick doctor hiding in Kyoto is like a sword hanging over his head, making everyone nervous.

Just as His Majesty was about to let Zhang Jinfu and the others retreat, a chamberlain eunuch hurriedly entered the palace and said, "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness King Shiming of Fuzhou has sent an urgent report of eight hundred miles!" ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone's hearts were raised.

Could it be that something happened in Fuzhou?

Emperor Xia said in a deep voice: "Read! ”

For the sake of peace, the official documents submitted today are all in charge of the special chamberlain eunuchs, who are not allowed to approach His Majesty, and read them directly and write them on their behalf.

The eunuch hurriedly opened the official document and said:

The father is below, and the son Xiao Yuan worships him! Xia and Yan have formed an alliance since they have become allies, mutual assistance and mutual benefit, and stable trade, but recently the ore trade of Yan is extremely unstable, and Erchen is worried about affecting the country's plans, so he sent people into Yan to cross the Yanjiang River to investigate, and found that there was a serious plague in the south of the Yanjiang River! It has spread to several large counties! There is a natural danger in the Yanjiang River, and it is difficult for the plague to cross the river and invade Daxia, please rest assured. Ling, Erchen Tan heard that there was a great drought in Wei, and the red land was thousands of miles, and now the Yan and Wei armies have temporarily ceased fighting. Sons and ministers, may my father be in good health. ”

Hearing the content of the official document, everyone in the hall breathed a sigh of relief, and then sighed for Yan Guo and Wei Guo.

Who would have thought that there would be a plague in Yan and a drought in Wei, what happened this year, and it would be so unpleasant?

Could it be that the war has angered God, so he complains so much?

Xiao Rui knew that this was a sign of the Xiaoice River period!

It seems that in order to join in the fun, King Ming's official document has just been read, and the urgent military report of the border pass of 800 miles has also been delivered, and they are all in a hurry!

As soon as they heard that it was sent by Chang Shenghou, everyone present realized what had happened even if they didn't listen to the content!

Just listen to what the official document says:

My emperor is below, and the last general Tian Boyuan respects! On June 23, the 800,000 troops of Zhao stationed at Canglan Pass were suddenly mobilized, and the 500,000 troops were transferred to the west! After investigation, the Qin army pretended to attack the North Pivot Pass by repairing the plank road, but secretly attacked the Qinling Mountains and stormed the South Pass. The 30,000 defenders of Nanli Pass were defeated, Nanli Pass was breached, and the Qin army entered the pass! ”

Sure enough!

The Qin army has really broken through the Qin Mountains, once the pass is broken, the Qin army commander must go straight into the realm of no one, and the Zhao State is now a lamb to be slaughtered!

Emperor Xia immediately ordered, saying: "Order Chang Shenghou, attack Canglan Pass, face attack!" ”

Chang Shenghou has waited so long, and finally started to attack! There are only 400,000 Zhao troops left to garrison Canglan Pass, which is not at all the opponent of the 800,000 Changsheng Hou army! And now that the Zhao army is disheartened, the news of Qin's invasion has shattered their courage, in the face of Xia and Qin's east-west attacks, can they still have a way to win?

Zhang Liang's guess was right, when the sky was hot, the Zhao army would be defeated.

After Xiao Rui came out of the Heart Cultivation Palace, he returned to the East Palace.

Zhuge Liuying and Li Ruoxue didn't know where Xiao Rui went, and when they saw him coming back tired, they hurriedly ordered someone to prepare hot water. Xiao Rui chatted with the two daughters for a while, and they also heard about the appearance of acne patients in Kyoto, and they were also very worried in their hearts, and told Xiao Rui to pay attention to safety.

After Xiao Rui comforted the two daughters, he went to the bathroom to take a hot bath.

It was Lu Pheasant who came in to serve, and Xiao Rui was used to being massaged by her, so he closed his eyes and enjoyed the relaxation on his shoulders.

Today's Lu Pheasant had some worries and was absent-minded, so it was reflected in his hand and was noticed by Xiao Rui.

Auntie, what's wrong? Got something on your mind? Xiao Rui asked.

Lu Pheasant came back to his senses, shook his head and said, "No..."

After a pause, Lu Pheasant suddenly asked, "Your Highness, if there is a bad person who wants to become a good person, will it be difficult?" ”

Xiao Rui was stunned for a moment, and asked rhetorically, "What do you mean by the bad guys?" What does it mean to be a good person? ”

Lu Pheasant thought for a while and said, "A bad guy is a bad guy who has killed people, unscrupulous means for the sake of the end, and disregards people's lives." And the good guys... Well, it's to be able to survive without a guilty conscience. ”

Then this is not a bad person becoming a good person, the bad person in our eyes may be a good person in the eyes of others, so it has nothing to do with the good person or the bad person to live without a guilty heart! There is no right or wrong thing in many things! So the sentence you just asked is more like asking me again, how can I get rid of my own suffering, not be tormented by inner condemnation, and live a relaxed life. Isn't that what it means? ”

Lu Pheasant remained silent, but it also showed that Xiao Rui was right.

Xiao Rui thought for a while and said, "As I just said, many people are their own masters, and there is no right or wrong way to do things, but it is indeed a sin to disregard human life, which is an evil deed. As for how to wash away these sins, in my opinion, you can make up for it with kindness for the rest of your life, and you will be worthy of it after all. The boundless sea of bitterness turns back to the shore, puts down the butcher's knife and becomes a Buddha! ”

After speaking, Xiao Rui couldn't help but smile in his heart.

When did you learn to deceive people? Sure enough, he's not good at it, and he doesn't even believe it.

Who knows, Lu Pheasant was thoughtful.

Who are you asking this for? Xiao Rui asked.

Lu Pheasant pursed his lips and said, "Alone." ”

Male? Xiao Rui asked.

Lu Pheasant didn't want to continue talking about this topic, so he directly admitted: "Yes, okay, and he is a very important person to me, a very important person!" ”

Xiao Rui became even more interested when he heard this, and hurriedly asked, "Could it be someone you like?" ”

Lu Pheasant asked rhetorically: "Your Highness, this is a slave's private matter!" ”

Xiao Rui shrugged his shoulders and said, "I want to tell you that we are both like this, and you are still thinking about other men, although this is very exciting, but it is not very good." ”

Lu Pheasant's cheeks flushed, and he said, "What's like this, I'm just serving His Highness to bathe, this is the duty of a slave." ”

Yo? Do you still know what you do? Xiao Rui's tone was immediately full of sarcasm. ”

Lu Pheasant said stubbornly: "Your Highness, what did the slave and maid do not do well?" Didn't you do your part? ”

Xiao Rui glared, immediately grabbed Lu Pheasant's hand, and dragged her into the bathtub again, and her clothes were wet in an instant.

If it is hot today, the female official clothes she wears are already light and thin, and you can imagine what it will look like if she is soaked in water at this time.

Lu Pheasant's cheeks were red and he sat in Xiao Rui's arms, and when he just wanted to get up, he only heard the door creak...

Your Highness, are you bathing? Your Majesty..."Li Ruoxue came into the house to call Xiao Rui, who knew that when she bypassed the screen, she saw the two people in the bath.

The three of them stared wide-eyed.

Ahh

Xiao Rui was also embarrassed, he was caught by the lady, he was just joking with Lu Pheasant, and he didn't do anything, really!

As for Lu Pheasant, he fled again.