With the sound of gongs and drums, as well as the shouts of the village chief Niu Qi, the villagers of Niutou Village gradually walked out of their homes one by one and came to the location of the village entrance.

Under the maintenance of order by Liu Zizai and others, the villagers lined up in order.

Among them, the villagers who showed obvious signs of illness were assigned to one place and were treated by two doctors.

Xu Rong stood aside, quietly watching the two doctors diagnose and treat these sick villagers, and then discuss with each other.

A few technical terms pop up from time to time, and Xu Rong is confused when he hears it.

However, after more than a dozen villagers with obvious symptoms were diagnosed and treated, Xu Rong also figured out the general situation.

The villagers were indeed infected with the same disease, but it was a peculiar disease that caused fever, cough, and even small rashes.

However, it is difficult to determine the specific causes, some of which are caused by the lungs, and some of which are caused by wind evil.

The two doctors discussed for a while, and finally felt that the disease was a bit like a cold, but it was contagious, and if not treated in time, it would lead to death.

When Xu Rong heard this, he couldn't help but ask, "Doctor Xie, is this a plague?" ”

"The yin does not abdicate, that is, the wind rises early, the rain does not fall, the wet order does not melt, the people's diseases are warm, the defects are wasted, the wind is born, the people's diseases are joint pain, head pain, heat and internal troubles, dry throat and drinking, and red rashes on the skin, which is indeed a kind of plague, and can only be tried by prescribing medicine at present, whether it can be treated."

Doctor Xie paused, and then said sincerely: "Your Excellency needs to prepare early. ”

Hearing this, even Xu Rong, who had been prepared for a long time, couldn't help frowning.

After getting Dr. Xie's confirmation, almost all the people here are the source of infection, even if they are okay now, it doesn't mean that they will be okay in the future.

Know that many plagues have an incubation period.

Many villagers also heard Dr. Xie's words, although they couldn't understand some of the words, but they also knew that those people in the village were infected with the plague, and they would definitely be infected soon.

Xu Rong quickly made a decision, he called Niu Qi, and then instructed: "Gather the people who are already sick together, and the doctor will prescribe medicine for them later, and then treat them, as for the others, stay at home, and if there is anything, report it in time." ”

"No one is allowed to leave Niutou Village until everyone is okay."

As soon as these words came out, all the villagers fried the pot.

"If we don't leave the village, what will we eat?"

"That is, how can you survive if you don't work?"

"This is a plague, and we don't have a plague now, so why don't you let us go?"

"I don't want the plague, let's get out of here!"

……

Looking at the scene that had gradually become chaotic, Xu Rong's face sank, and then he roared angrily: "Presumptuous!" ”

The sound exploded like a thunderbolt from the sky, making everyone present feel deafening and their heads buzzing.

The originally noisy scene suddenly fell silent, and all the villagers looked at Xu Rong with fearful eyes.

Xu Rong said in a deep voice: "From today onwards, this head catcher will stay here all the time, if someone doesn't want to abide by the rules I set, then don't blame me for being ruthless." ”

His gaze swept over everyone present, and his sharp eyes pierced into the hearts of every villager like a sharp sword, making them dare not look at them at all, and they bowed their heads and remained silent.

"As for the problem of livelihood, I will report to the county magistrate and ask him to allocate some food, plus your own stockpile, which will be enough for you to eat."

Hearing that they would not go hungry, coupled with Xu Rong's deterrence, the crowd had no intention of resisting for a while.

Xu Rong gave Liu Zizi a look.

Liu Zizai immediately said: "Village Chief Niu, now you can make arrangements to separate the sick and those who are not sick, and live in isolation." ”

"Also, remember to show me all the people, if there are fewer people in any family, then correspondingly, everyone will accept the punishment, you all have to listen to me clearly, don't say that you are wronged at that time."

"Yes, sir."

The village chief Niu Qi nodded and answered obediently, then turned his head and shouted loudly: "Did you hear it?" ”

"I hear you."

The voices of the villagers rang out.

At this time, there was a sudden commotion among the villagers.

Xu Rong frowned slightly, followed the gaze of the villagers, and turned his head to look over.

I saw a few Taoist priests wearing khaki robes coming over, but they were stopped by the arrest and the officials.

Xu Rong beckoned to Chen Xiaoer: "Call them over and ask them where they came from." ”

"Yes, head."

Chen Xiaoer answered, and walked quickly in front of the five Taoist priests.

"Where are you Taoist priests? What are you doing here? ”

The Taoist priest at the head looked to be in his forties, with a fair face, and looked like a person from a wealthy family.

"Poor Dao and others were invited to treat the villagers of Niutou Village."

Chen Xiaoer was not surprised by this.

Many rural villagers are sick, and either they carry it themselves, or they find some barefoot doctors, or Taoist priests, monks, and the like.

Anyway, as long as the price is cheap, they have a glimmer of hope.

In fact, in essence, he is poor, looks down on doctors, and can't afford medicine.

Chen Xiaoer was about to send these people away, when suddenly Xu Rongzheng beckoned to him.

He suddenly realized: "You all come with me, Lord Headcatcher wants to see you." ”

The five Taoist priests looked at each other, and the middle-aged Taoist priest led by them asked, "We are just here to help the villagers see a doctor, but we haven't done anything hurtful......

"Where did the nonsense come from, just come over when you are told to come."

Chen Xiaoer suddenly looked up and down at this group of Taoist priests with his eyes, "You can't be weak-hearted, right?" Did you do something illegal and undisciplined? ”

"How so?"

The middle-aged Taoist priest smiled reluctantly, "It's just that we are civilians, and we are inevitably a little nervous when we see the head catcher." ”

While they were grinding, Xu Rong had already come over.

"Where are you Taoist priests? Take it out and show me. ”

Xu Rong stretched out his hand, his eyes staring at them tightly, as if he would strike at any moment.

The middle-aged Taoist priest at the head smiled: "Wait a minute, Lord Headcatcher, I'll show you." ”

As he spoke, the middle-aged Taoist priest groped around his body, and at an angle that Xu Rong and the others couldn't see, he glanced at the other four people.

"My lord, I don't seem to have brought it today, I should have fallen into the Taoist temple, why don't you send someone to go back to the Taoist temple with us?"

Xu Rong's right hand had unconsciously put on the hilt of the knife, and then said quietly: "The five people didn't have a degree? ”