Chapter 157: Regeneration
The refugee problem was a double-edged sword in the late Han Dynasty, which was extremely underpopulated. It is a great burden and burden for people like Liu Biao and Liu Zhang, who just want to guard their own one-third of an acre of land and have no desire to live, but for heroes like Cao Cao and Sun Quan, who are far-sighted and have lofty ideals and ambitions, it is a God-given opportunity to increase their troops and labor, strengthen themselves, and expand their strength. Liu Yong also thinks the same way, especially at the critical point where the north is about to be unified, the political and economic order is gradually returning to normal, and Cao Cao will face the southern invasion of Cao Cao. Since it would take a few days for Cao Buxing to hand over the painting, Liu Yong had to urgently order Zhou Cang and others to return to Fuyi first.
"We're all gone, Brother Liu and Second Miss have no one to escort us, how can this work?"
"Brother Zhou, what are you worried about when Mr. Lu Su sent troops to escort us across the river? The other side of the river is our territory, so it's no problem, it's a big deal, you can send a few brothers to pick it up. ”
"It's better to leave Li Gui and a few of them behind. Someone is there to take care of us, so we can walk with confidence. Zhou Cang was still a little worried.
"Brother Zhou, I really don't need it." Liu Yong waved his hand and said, "You should immediately set off to return to Fuyi, and you must tell Yu Xiang everything I mean." I said that I had arranged it, and I asked him to immediately organize manpower, take effective measures, act quickly, and make proper arrangements. Policies can be flexible and attractive. Remember, all the refugees were taken in, and not a single one was allowed to be let go. This is our hope to resist Cao Cao in the future. Next, refugee resettlement, security patrols, and the recruitment of sergeants...... Things will come one after another, and there are too many places that need manpower, so I feel much more relieved to have you back to help. ”
Zhou Cangzhi Liu Yong said the truth, it was indeed time urgent, the task was heavy, and the opportunity was rare, so he had to say goodbye and take the soldiers back to Fuyi first.
How do you know that people are not as good as heaven, and when Liu Yong got the painting from Cao Buxing, it made waves again, and there was a regeneration. Liu Yong, who had thought it would be just a wave of refugees that would disappear in a matter of days and have little impact on Jiangdong's political situation, has evolved to the point of being out of control. It turned out that on the second day after Zhou Cang and others left, there were gradually cases of fever, cough, coma, and even death among the refugees in the city, and when the city guard found that the situation was wrong and quickly reported to Sun Quan, the number of sick people had accounted for two or three percent of all the victims, and the symptoms became more and more obvious, the condition became more and more serious, the number of deaths was rising, and the situation was facing the danger of getting out of control. The people, merchants, and scholars in the city quickly cleaned up their finesse, dragged their families with their mouths, and moved out to avoid trouble; Some closed their doors and closed their doors, and they did not dare to go out easily, and they could not live in fear.
Sun Quan was still young at this time, and it was the first time he faced such a chaotic situation, and he was at a loss for a while. However, Sun Quan is a generation of British lords in the end, although his heart is flustered, his face is calm like water, while sending troops to maintain order inside and outside the city, while urgently summoning Lu Su into the palace to discuss.
Lu Su is a capable person who governs the country and the country, but he knows nothing about epidemic prevention and control, and he is panicking and hesitating, and suddenly thinks that Liu Yong has studied medicine with Hua Tuo, so he is full of hope to consult Liu Yong and said: "Chongru is like a Bo ancient and modern, and he has won the true transmission of the divine doctor Hua Tuo, so he must have a good way to control the epidemic, right?" ”
Liu Yong was noncommittal, first listened carefully to Lu Su's introduction to the condition, and couldn't help but gasp, and his heart was also uneasy, it was certain that a major infectious disease had been caused. After being silent for a long time, Liu Yongfang said: "Brother Zijing, there is a way. Seeing that Lu Su's eyes lit up, he was angry, and a relieved smile appeared on his face, Liu Yong shook his head with a wry smile, and added: "Brother Zijing, you are wrong. To deal with any epidemic, we must be prepared in normal times, and now that the epidemic has become a major epidemic, it is too late to prevent it. ”
Lu Su's shining eyes suddenly darkened, and he still had a hint of expectation for a while: "I can't care so much." Chongru, let's tell my father-in-law what he thinks? Even if it's a little late, maybe you can reduce some losses, right? ”
Liu Yong sighed deeply: "Okay. After thinking for a while, Liu Yong said again: "However, Brother Zijing has to tell General Sun what I mean, so as not to disappoint him then." It's not that Liu Yong wants to shirk responsibility, but that he doesn't have any confidence in his own heart. Lu Su looked at Liu Yong and nodded, also with a sad face.
"I heard that General Liu used to eliminate a great epidemic in Fuyi?" Sun Quan's eyes lit up, his heart was surging, and he actually spoke a little long. Although Lu Su said that the best time for epidemic prevention had passed, Sun Quan, who was helpless, still had high hopes for Liu Yong, the proud disciple of the world's miracle doctor, and even in other words, Liu Yong was Sun Quan's only life-saving straw at this time.
"Yes." Liu Yong's heart was empty, and he continued stubbornly, "However, General Sun, the method I used in Fuyi is unlikely to be effective at this time. ”
Sun Quan let out an "oh", looked disappointed, and said, "General Liu, you might as well talk about it first." ”
"Okay." Liu Yong nodded, crossed his fingers and said, "First, you have to prepare a large number of medicinal materials that can resist diseases, as well as disinfectants such as quicklime and gentian; Second, we must quickly organize manpower to prevent refugees from fleeing in all directions......" Liu Yong settled down and carefully described the important links and key points in the epidemic emergency drill steps done by Fuyi.
"How much manpower and money does this cost!" Lu Su was dumbfounded on the side and said, "What's more, where can I buy so many medicinal herbs and quicklime now?" ”
Liu Yong nodded and sighed: "That's why I said that it's a little late to come to treatment now." ”
Sun Quan listened quietly on the side, and after a while, Sun Quan arched his hand and said to Liu Yong: "General Liu said that there are some prescriptions that can prevent and treat epidemics, can you not hesitate to give advice and inform Sun?" ”
Liu Yong hurriedly returned the courtesy: "It's all for the people's suffering, how dare Liu Yong hide his secrets?" Sun Quan waved his hand, and the waiter took the copy, Liu Yong thought for a moment, and drew up a prescription for the symptoms of some episodes, and said: "General Sun, this prescription can only deal with the early stage of the epidemic, if the illness is serious, I am afraid it will be difficult to see miraculous results." ”
Sun Quan nodded, and said sincerely: "General Liu is kind and kind, helping the needy, Sun Quan is grateful. Liu Yong's mouth was humble for a while, and Sun Quan said to Lu Su again: "Zijing, you send General Liu back to the house first, and then come back here." Zibu and the others will be here in a while, and then we will discuss it again and see if there is any other way. ”
Liu Yong was also anxious at this time, wondering if there was an epidemic in the original area? Is there panic among the people? Especially a few beloved wives, I don't know if there's anything wrong, I'm afraid I'm worried about myself, right? Liu Yong thought worriedly. Back in Lusu Mansion, Liu Yong was also restless. Xiao Qiao asked the reason, and comforted Fuyi that he had done so many emergency drills, and he was already familiar with it, as long as he dealt with it according to the usual operation, and Yu turned old and became serious, which was enough to rest assured. 、
But Liu Yong didn't dare to take it lightly, after all, no matter how much practice is fake, people's mentality will change when they really face danger and difficulties. Maybe only returning to Fuyi will really put Liu Yong at ease.
"I wonder what they will come up with? When Zijing returns home, he will resign. After Liu Yong made up his mind, he waited for Lu Su to go home. Unexpectedly, it wasn't until the next day when the sky was bright that Lu Sufang's eyes were bloodshot and he came back with a tired face. It turned out that Sun Quan summoned Zhou Yu, Zhang Zhao and other military generals to discuss for a day and a night.
"Mr. Zijing, what does General Sun plan to do? The epidemic is urgent, and time is running out, how can we discuss it for so long? Liu Yong couldn't wait impatiently, and hurriedly asked Lu Su about the result.
"Childe, don't worry, let me drink some water first." Lu Su shook his hand gently, picked up the teapot on the table, poured a cup, drank "Gollum" and "Gollum", and drank two more in a row Fang let out a sigh of relief: "Childe, you don't know." Everyone talks about me and argues about the long and the short, but they are all at a loss. I don't think even if we deliberate for three days and three nights, it won't be fruitful. There was no way, in the end, the lord made up his mind and made his own decisions, one was to order the governor of Zhou and General Cheng Lao to lead the army to clear Shanyue and stabilize the situation; Second, the counties and counties with epidemics were ordered to close their gates and expel the displaced people from the cities. ”
Liu Yong was dumbfounded and said, "Zijing, is it too cruel for General Sun to do this?" These are all his subjects, our flesh and blood compatriots, brothers and sisters. ”
Lu Su said angrily: "Chongru, do you think my lord doesn't know? Do you think he could bear to see his people suffering and being isolated? Do you think he is hard-hearted and indifferent? Lu Su sighed and said with a sad face: "The lord ordered the collection of medicinal materials from all the pharmacies and medical halls in the city, and as expected, there were very few. In the face of so many victims, that is a drop in the bucket. Doctor Cao Peng Shi said, there are tens of thousands of refugees in the city, and there are countless outside the city, and now the people have long been panicked, if they continue to deal with it, it will become a civil uprising in the future, and the casualties will be even worse, and the consequences will be unimaginable. The lord is also in a dilemma. ”
Liu Yong said sadly and indignantly: "General Sun drove those disaster victims out of the city, just let them fend for themselves? ”
"Listening to the doctor Cao Pengshi, no matter how serious the epidemic is, some people will survive, and after a certain degree of death, no one will die of illness." Lu Su looked at Liu Yong's face with black lines, and he was also ashamed in his heart, and argued strongly, "Chongru, it's not that you said that there is no other way." There is a priority in everything, and it is impossible to cover everything. Medicinal materials are limited, and can only be used in critical places, in critical places. The lord ordered that officials above the rank of Pengshi, and generals above the rank of lieutenant should be used only if they were sick. Chongru, think about it, aren't the families of officials and generals, as well as so many officials and soldiers, also resigned themselves to fate? ”
Liu Yong was silent, he didn't want to argue with Lu Su about the equality of life, because it didn't lead to anything. After a while, Liu Yongfang said leisurely: "Brother Zijing, please help me find a boat, I want to cross the river immediately." ”
Lu Su was stunned and said: "Didn't Chongru say that it is very dangerous outside, and it is better to stay in the mansion and have less contact with outsiders?" ”
Liu Yong sighed and said, "Zijing, it is extremely inappropriate for General Sun to drive the victims out of the city. Refugees are everywhere, and the virus spreads in all directions with the movement of people, making it even more difficult to prevent it. To tell you the truth, I'm worried that I'm going to get this disease out there, so I'll have to rush back immediately. ”
Lu Su did not understand the meaning of the so-called "virus" in Liu Yong's words, nor did he open his mouth to ask for advice, but he fully understood the seriousness of the incident that Liu Yong said. Lu Su stood stunned for a long time, sighed and said, "Okay then." Since you are like an arrow, I will not keep you. As he spoke, he solemnly took out two paper packets and handed them to Liu Yong.
"Brother Zijing, what is this?" Liu Yong was puzzled.
Lu Su explained: "Chongru, this is the medicine that you caught according to your prescription. These two packs were specially given to Chongru by the lord. Take it with you on the road in case you need it. ”
Liu Yong was moved in his heart, shook his head and said, "Brother Zijing, I'm going back to Fuyi, it's not much use to take it with me." However, Brother Zijing haunts the city all day long, and he faces many more dangers, so I'll leave it to you. ”
Lu Su was grateful, and said: "Don't hide it from Chongru, like the governor, Zibu and I and other close ministers and lords have ordered to have medicine on the left and right, which is very different from others, Chongru can rest assured." ”
Liu Yong pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll bring it." ”
Lu Su nodded and said, "I'll ask the lieutenant of the palace to transfer a guard to send the two to the camp of the Chaisang Water Army." Chongru, the lord may summon him at any time, so I can't send him off in person. ”
"I know, how can General Sun have no brother Zijing by his side now?" Liu Yong nodded, very understanding in his heart, and invited sincerely, "Brother Zijing, I look forward to you coming to Fuyi as a guest, Liu Yong is waiting for you." ”
"Definitely, definitely." Lu Su said happily.
Liu Yong and Xiao Qiao hastily cleaned up, and then accompanied by Lu Su's personal soldiers, went to the naval camp by the Yangtze River. As soon as he left the house, Liu Yong felt different from the past. The four doors of the house are closed, and there are few people on the wide streets, except for the soldiers who patrol from time to time. The entire city of Chaisang was silent and lifeless. When they got out of the city, it was even more terrifyingly quiet, and there was not a single person on the way, and according to the soldiers who defended the city, all the displaced people were expelled fifty miles from the city.
Located on the south bank of the Yangtze River, the Chaisang naval army camp was garrisoned by Xu Sheng and Ding Feng. Hearing that a naval army clipper was going to be allocated to send Liu Yong and Xiao Qiao across the river, both of them looked embarrassed and said: "This military master, it's not that we don't obey Jun's order. Before the governor of Zhou Du, he repeatedly told that the Chaisang Navy was related to the current situation in Jiangdong, and the main public security was in danger. No one is allowed to transport ships without the order of the Governor of Zhou. ”
The military marquis who was traveling with him said angrily: "You two look carefully, this is the seal of the lord!" Zhou Dudu won't even listen to the lord's orders, right? ”
Xu Sheng said: "Zhou Du Chang Dao, will be outside, and the king's order will not be affected." What's more, this is only a seal letter, and there is no warrant from the lord, so we dare not obey the order. ”
"You!" The marquis was ashamed and angry, his face swollen red, and he rushed over to scold. Liu Yong hurriedly stretched out his hand to stop it, and then persuaded: "These two generals are also acting on orders, so they need to be blamed." ”
Xu Sheng and Ding Feng clasped their fists and bowed slightly, "Thank you General Liu for your understanding." ”
Liu Yong asked the two again: "To allocate a boat, there must be an order from the governor of Zhou, or a handwritten letter from General Sun?" (To be continued.) )