Yuan Zhao, who walked into the royal city alone, even if he was mentally prepared. However, when he learned about the development of the epidemic in just a few days, he was still secretly surprised. This plague virus is really powerful. He wasn't sure he would survive everyone's lives.

Seriously, there is no one in this world who understands the horror of the plague better than him. Whether it was a thousand years ago or a thousand years later, when this kind of demon that will never be extinct, once the time is right, they will come out of the darkness mercilessly, follow in the footsteps of the god of death unscrupulously, and destroy all life. The fate of mankind, the course of history, has been disrupted by their sudden appearance at several critical times.

In his memory, in that distant era when science and technology were highly developed, although human beings already had relatively perfect preventive measures, which could effectively prevent and treat various epidemic diseases. But it's still hard to be foolproof. Not to mention the current era! Not to mention the Western Continent in this semi-barbaric state, even if such an epidemic breaks out within the territory of the Han Empire, I am afraid that it can only be treated passively without a good way.

The development of the world's medical level is a long process. Thousands of years of accumulation and exploration have made it possible for human beings to use their own strength to take the initiative to defeat diseases. And now, the idea that has arisen in his heart is tantamount to wanting to go against the millennium of time and go against the sky!

There are only two possibilities for those who know they can't do it. Either he is a super fool who doesn't know the height of the sky, or he is a peerless brave man who dares to dance to the sky.

When the night came, when the figure with a torch in his hand walked across the earth without hesitation, his footprints were already like giants, stepping deep into the history of this continent. No matter how many years have passed, the traces and sparks he left behind will never disappear.

However, at that time, Yuan Zhao, who was the commander of the Western Expeditionary Army, did not think so much. His purpose in entering the royal city of Persia was simply to save people. Using your own strength, it is a ...... to be able to save one If he could not escape this calamity, then he would be with them.

Yuan Zhao knew very well the excitement of the soldiers in the city. His appearance made everyone realize that they were not abandoned. This invisible motivating force is undoubtedly very important.

In the palace square that night, not all the people who could hear him say it with their own ears were actually not all. In just a few days, less than 10,000 of the more than 30,000 soldiers of the Han army who were isolated into the royal city were still standing in front of him unharmed. And most of the rest have fallen ill to a greater or lesser extent. The results are shocking.

"Open the gates to the north."

This was the first order issued by Yuan Zhao after entering the city. The lieutenant who was following him raised his head in surprise, thinking that he had misheard, and hurriedly asked.

"The Persians are about to attack, and besides, the plague is so bad, what if ......?"

"Even so, we can't sit back and wait in a lonely city. Our fleet at sea, having received my order a few days ago, to sail from the mouth of the Nam-Siky Peninsula to the mouth of the sea in the fastest possible time, up the river to the vicinity of the royal city...... During this time, their main task was to load and transport many materials and the most needed medicinal materials from the direction of the Western Regions. If it had come in time, it might have saved more lives. As for the Persians, leave them alone for now. Their main target now will be the Han army camp on the west bank of the river. In the direction of Wangcheng, it will be safe for a short time. The main thing is that you do what you are told, and that is the most important thing to meet the arrival of the fleet. ”

Hearing Yuan Zhao's explanation, everyone suddenly realized. Then hope rose again in my heart. It turned out that he had thought so carefully that he had quickly laid out preventive measures within the short time that the crisis had arrived. The captain did not dare to slack off at the moment, and immediately took people to the north city gate to act.

The direction of the North Gate is the closest to the once flooded river, and the Han army camp is stationed on the west bank of the river. The Han fleet transported supplies from there, no matter which side it supported, relatively speaking, it was really the most convenient and fast way.

The plague that has swept across the continent has only just begun. If you want to treat the injured and sick and prevent further spread, you can't do without the support of medicine. Therefore, starting a few days ago, while arranging the military affairs of the Han army camp, Yuan Zhao issued an urgent order of 100,000 at the first time, asking the defenders in Yumen Pass to purchase and mobilize all the necessary herbs and equipment as soon as possible, and set off immediately. He also asked the Western Regions Protectorate to make every effort to ensure the safety of the passage and support the Western Expeditionary Army day and night.

Wei Qing, who was personally sitting in the Western Regions Protectorate, was shocked after receiving the emergency report. He knew very well that Yuan Zhao would not have given such an order if it were not for a very difficult and urgent situation. Wei Qing immediately handed over the combat task of clearing the few remnants of the Persians on the front line in the Western Regions and the northwest of the Xiongnu steppe to other generals. And he himself devoted all his energy to this big thing.

Because of the successive wars, from the wind of the Xiongnu grassland to the yellow sand in the Western Regions, it has seriously affected the health of Hou Weiqing of Changping. He has been sick since late spring. But because of the tension of the war in the West and all kinds of busyness, he did not get a good rest.

The guards around him who knew the inside story were very worried. It's just that whenever they persuade the general to go back to Chang'an to recuperate for a while, they always get a serious refusal.

"The country's plan for a thousand years is a critical moment. How can I shirk my responsibilities for my own reasons! Yuan Zhao worked tirelessly, risking the arrows and stones, and went out thousands of miles away, and I had to watch the road behind him personally to ensure that nothing went wrong, so that I could rest assured. ”

Wei Qing, who personally sat in Dunhuang, has endured the torture of illness for more than half a year, and firmly guarded the golden channel opened by Yuan Zhao. Behind him

It was Yumen Pass and Chang'an, in front of him, in the direction of the extension of the golden channel, there was his most confidant friend in this life who was fighting bloodily, and he had no reason to choose to escape. And this is where his noblest character lies, and it is also where Yuan Zhao respects him the most.

Under Wei Qing's full dispatch and coordination, everything needed by the Western Expedition army was never missing. Now, Wei Qing, who could feel Yuan Zhao's anxious mood, did not close his eyes for several days, and all the collection and transportation of medicinal materials and baggage were arranged and seen by him personally before he was relieved.

And the reason why everything was arranged in such a short time and so quickly. Among them, the help of those businessmen is indispensable. After hearing about the dangers faced by the Western Expeditionary Army, these people were more righteous and generous than ever without the need for others to mobilize. Hearing this, they quickly began to move from all directions with a sense of urgency.

The energy of these people, in such a moment of crisis, is finally fully manifested. This is a huge force that has been brought together, reflecting the true strength of the private capital of the Han Dynasty. When they work, in some ways, even more than national action.

"The Western Expeditionary Army is in difficulty, and we should do everything we can! Otherwise, there is no way to repay the kindness of Yuan Gong for many years...... ”

This sentence comes from the lips of many people. This united civil force has been tried for the first time in this crisis. In the years that followed, this power grew stronger and stronger, and it could finally become a pole that influenced the country's political situation. And this is exactly where Yuan Zhao's original intention lies. It's just that he took this opportunity to reveal the prototype, but he didn't expect it.

Looking at the transport teams that were going away in the billowing smoke and dust, Wei Qing finally breathed a sigh of relief. Although he knew that the situation that Yuan Zhao was facing over there could be extremely dangerous, maybe these supports would not be of much use. But, that's all he can do for him.

"I hope you have your own heavenly appearance! Countless winds and waves have come through, and this time, you will succeed too...... I will wait here until the day you return in triumph! ”

The wind and sand hit his face, Wei Qing said silently in his heart. The armor of the thousands of troops who obeyed was mighty, but no one saw it under the banner, and the general quietly covered the blood spit out from the corner of his mouth and turned back.

Guanshan is heavy, and there are thousands of twists and turns. Yuan Zhao, who was far away at the other end of the Golden Passage, couldn't feel the wishes of his most important friend at the moment. During this time, he will have no distractions and spend all his efforts on the refining and preparation of medicines.

More than 20,000 people have been mildly or severely affected by the disease. They are all dying, and someone is dying at any moment. This sense of urgency made him forget to sleep and eat, and he couldn't care about eating and resting.

The military medics were exhausted, but when they saw the lights that had not been extinguished all night and the figure that had been busy, they regained their spirits and were ready to listen to his call at any time with the captains.

"Send someone and take these medicines, and smoke the underground passage found in the palace with fireworks. Remember, no one is allowed to enter for three days. ”

Soon after, Yuan Zhao began issuing orders to those who were waiting. Seeing the bloodshot in his eyes, the lieutenants didn't dare to ask more, and immediately took someone to do it. Although I know that there are a lot of treasures in there, who would think about them at this time when my life is at stake.

Judging from all aspects of intelligence, Yuan Zhao can basically conclude that the underground palace passage is likely to be the source of the epidemic in the royal city. Although he still did not know how the Persians infiltrated it, since Gongsun Rongnu and they were infected here first, there must be something strange.

"I don't know if it works, let's try it first."

Yuan Zhao looked down at the pale and emaciated face of General Gongsun Rongnu, held back his sadness, and handed over the prepared medicine to the medical officer, but he was not sure in his heart.