The originally noisy crowd gradually quieted down, and some of the people began to think about the man's words.

"Let's think about it calmly, Lord Thorn Shi has always done his best for our people, how could he deliberately let us suffer the plague? It was just an accident that no one could have predicted! The old man continued.

Several people who were originally impulsive listened to his words, and their emotions gradually calmed down.

They looked at each other with a hint of guilt on their faces.

So, everyone slowly dispersed.

Xi Yu only came to Qingzhou at dusk that day.

At the gate of Qingzhou City, a few soldiers were listless.

However, when they saw Xi Yu coming, they were immediately surprised.

It stands to reason that no one should come at this time.

Qingzhou did not take any measures, nor did it say that it would not let it leave, nor did it say that it would not let it in.

But outsiders already know that there is a plague here, so no one usually comes.

Of course, there is also a sign at the gate of the city that people do not enter casually.

If someone asks, explain it to them.

Xiao Yu said: "Open the door." ”

A soldier asked, "You don't know what's going on in Qingzhou, do you?" ”

"Of course I know, I'm here for this." Xi Yu naturally said it with confidence.

This surprised the soldiers even more.

"What do you say? Coming for this? Are you Lang Zhong? ”

However, even Lang Zhong is afraid to enter inside, right?

Indeed, many Langzhong are afraid of being infected, and they have already avoided it.

"I'm not Langzhong." Xi Yu answered clearly.

"And what are you doing here?" The soldier asked.

Xi Yu decided to take out the token.

"You can see clearly, I am the prime minister."

Several soldiers were taken aback.

One of the soldiers hurried down and looked at the token carefully.

But he also doesn't recognize tokens.

But looking at the momentum of Xi Yu, I also feel that he may really be the prime minister.

"Are you really the prime minister?"

Xi Yu nodded.

The soldier then shouted, "Come, the prime minister is here." ”

A few soldiers hurried down.

Together, they knelt down for Xi Yu.

Xi Yu said that he was originally in the small county town of Quanzhou in Youzhou, and he heard that there was a plague here, so he came to pay attention.

He asked what was going on.

Xi Yu stood at the gate of the city anxiously, looking anxiously into the city.

His brow furrowed tightly, his eyes full of worry.

The soldiers saw Xi Yu like this and hurriedly let him go. Xi Yu hurriedly walked into the city gate.

Entering the city, Xi Yu found that there were very few people on the street.

However, the management measures here are indeed far worse than those in the whole state. ”

Cheng Yu knelt on his knees, reverently kneeling in front of the Buddha statue, closing his eyes tightly, silently praying that the gods would be able to solve the current raging plague.

At this moment, there was a slight sound of footsteps.

Immediately afterwards, a voice sounded in Cheng Yu's ears: "My lord, the prime minister is here." ”

Cheng Yu opened his eyes suddenly, a look of surprise on his face.

He shook his head and said in disbelief: "Hugh wants to talk nonsense, how could the prime minister come here?" ”

The messenger hurriedly bowed and saluted, and said in a firm tone: "This is absolutely true, my lord, the prime minister is already waiting outside the palace. ”

Cheng Yu heard that the prime minister was really coming, with a look of surprise on his face, he hurriedly stood up and hurriedly walked out.

When he really saw Xi Yu, his eyes were full of pain, his legs went limp, and he involuntarily knelt down.

Xi Yu saw that Cheng Yu was a lot haggard, and he couldn't help but feel a pain in his heart.

He hurriedly stepped forward and said gently, "Hurry up, don't be in a hurry." There was a hint of concern in his voice.

Cheng Yu raised his head, his eyes were full of gratitude and helplessness, and he said in a trembling voice: "Prime Minister, Xiaguan...... The subordinates are incompetent and have failed to solve this plague matter, what a shame! His face was full of remorse and pain.

Xi Yu shook his head slightly, and said slowly: "How can I blame you for this, this plague is menacing, and it is beyond your power alone." His gaze was firm and steady.

"The people are miserable, and the officials really don't know what to do."

Xi Yu frowned slightly, pondered for a moment and said, "Cheng Yu, your top priority is to find a way to control the spread of the plague and save the people from the dire situation. ”

Cheng Yu nodded again and again, and said: "What the prime minister said is extremely true, but this plague is extremely contagious, and the lower officials can't think of any good way for a while. ”

"Don't worry, let's take our time, there will always be a way."

Xi Yu's tone was calm and firm, giving Cheng Yu a trace of confidence.

Xi Yu looked at Cheng Yu with a solemn gaze and asked, "Cheng Yu, what is the specific situation of this plague?" Where did the first patient come from? ”

Cheng Yu frowned and replied, "The first patient came from a certain pharmacy, and it is said that he was a guy from a certain cloth shop. There was a hint of worry in his tone.

Xi Yu pondered for a moment and said decisively: "I decided to go and see for myself." ”

Cheng Yu hurriedly said: "Prime Minister, you shouldn't take the risk!" I'm afraid it's dangerous to go. Worry was written all over his face.

Xi Yu shook his head slightly and said, "I don't want to take risks, but if I don't go, who can take on this heavy responsibility?" ”

Cheng Yu was speechless for a while, and after a moment of silence, he had to slowly nod his head in agreement.

Xi Yu said to Cheng Yu with a serious face: "Cheng Yu, you immediately go find someone to make masks." ”

Cheng Yu looked at Xi Yu with some confusion and asked, "Prime Minister, what is this mask?" ”

Xi Yu smiled slightly and patiently explained: "This mask can effectively block the spread of droplets and reduce the risk of infection. ”

As he spoke, Xi Yu picked up a pen and quickly drew a picture of a mask on the paper, saying as he painted: "This is what the mask should look like." ”

Cheng Yu looked at the mask pattern on the paper, nodded, and said, "Prime Minister, I'll send someone to do it." ”

Cheng Yu hurriedly summoned his subordinates, his expression was serious, he handed them the drawings drawn by Xi Yu, and said eagerly: "Hurry up and find someone to make masks according to this drawing, the speed should be fast!" ”

Then, Cheng Yu frowned, and said with a sad face: "Prime Minister, now many people say that I have done bad things, and God has sent this punishment." I can't tell you how bitter I am! ”

Xi Yu smiled slightly and comforted: "Cheng Yu, don't pay attention to these nonsense. It is normal for people to inevitably have emotions when facing the plague. We should save people. ”

Xi Yu looked at Cheng Yu with firm eyes and said, "Let's go meet the first patient, Cheng Yu, you lead the way." ”

Cheng Yu nodded, with a worried look on his face, and said softly: "Prime Minister, please come here." ”

He led Xi Yu and a few officials in the direction of the pharmacy.

Along the way, many shops near the pharmacy were closed, and the street was bleak.

Cheng Yu couldn't help but sigh and said, "This plague has really hurt the people. ”

After entering the pharmacy, Cheng Yu first glanced at Lao Langzhong, and then respectfully pointed at Xi Yu and said, "Lao Langzhong, this is the Prime Minister." ”

When Lao Langzhong heard this, his face suddenly showed a look of consternation, and then his legs weakened, and he knelt down with a "plop", and said in a trembling voice: "The little old man didn't know that the Prime Minister had arrived, and he missed the distance, and I hope that the Prime Minister will forgive him." His forehead was pressed against the ground, and he didn't dare to look up.

Seeing this, Xi Yu said gently: "The old man doesn't have to be like this, please get up quickly." His voice was kind and caring.

The old man stood up tremblingly, looked at Xi Yu gratefully, and said, "Prime Minister Xie." ”

Xi Yu looked at the empty room, frowned, and asked, "Old Langzhong, why is this place so deserted, and where have the guys gone?" ”

Lao Langzhong shook his head tiredly, with a helpless look on his face, and said: "My lord, there are more and more patients in the past few days, and a few guys may not have left Qingzhou, but just found a place to hide, they really don't want to face all this." I can't afford to take in more patients. ”

Cheng Yu looked at all this, frowned, and said worriedly: "How is this good?" ”

Xi Yu was silent for a moment, then turned his head to look at Cheng Yu and said, "Go and see the first patient, I don't know if it's still there?" ”

Lao Langzhong looked at Xi Yu with a sad face, and said tremblingly: "Prime Minister, the first patient is still there. But I really can't do anything about it, little old man, and I'm about to get him out......"

Xi Yu's brows furrowed slightly, he looked at Lao Langzhong, and asked in a serious tone, "Why do you want to get the patient out?" Is there no other way? ”

Lao Langzhong shook his head, with a helpless look on his face, and said in a low voice: "Prime Minister, little old man, I have done my best, but this epidemic is menacing, and I am really helpless." The owner of the Nabu shop also passed away yesterday......"

Lao Langzhong took the two people to a ward with a solemn expression, stopped, turned around, frowned and said to them: "You may be at risk of being infected if you go in, so it's better not to go in." ”

After listening to it, Xi Yu looked at Lao Langzhong with a firm gaze and said, "I'm not afraid, I have to go in and have a look." ”

Lao Langzhong looked at Xi Yu and Cheng Yu, shook his head helplessly, and said, "Okay, since you are so insistent, then go in." But the two adults must be careful, and any discomfort will come out immediately. ”

Xi Yu nodded and walked into the ward. His steps were firm and steady, as if there was no fear.

The moment he entered the ward, Xi Yu's expression became serious.

On the other side, Tuoba Yu slowly opened his eyes and sat up from the bed in the inn.

She looked stunned, frowned, and muttered, "How could I sleep in the inn?" Her eyes were full of confusion and unease.

Tuoba Yu quickly lowered her head to check her body, and when she found that her clothes were intact, a hint of relief appeared on her face, but then she became even more confused.

She hurriedly came to the counter and asked anxiously, "Little Er, why am I here?" What happened yesterday? ”

Seeing this, the shopkeeper hurriedly smiled and said, "Girl, you were drunk last night, so you stayed at our inn." You can rest assured that nothing out of the ordinary has happened. ”

Tuoba Yu frowned, still skeptical: "Really? Why am I not impressed at all? ”

The shopkeeper continued to explain patiently: "Girl, you drank too much last night, and your memory may be a little vague. But rest assured, our inn is always safe. ”

The shopkeeper talked about the trick.

Tuoba Yu listened to the explanation of the shopkeeper, and the uneasiness in his heart was slightly reduced.

She nodded, thanked her, and then turned back to her room, sat down on the bed, and fell into deep thought.

Tuoba Yu sat on the edge of the bed, recalling the events of last night, and a blush gradually appeared on his face.

She remembered the intoxication she had drunk that day, and she couldn't help but feel a little shy.

She thought to herself, "That man, he's such a good guy." I was so drunk that he didn't take advantage of the danger and violated me. He was a gentleman. ”

A warm emotion surged in Tuoba Yu's heart, and she couldn't help but feel a little more fond of Xi Yu.

She clasped her hands together gently and said to herself, "I hope I will have the opportunity to see him in the future, and I must thank him well." ”

Her eyes were full of anticipation, as if she was looking forward to meeting Xi Yu again.

Tuoba Yu sat on the edge of the bed, his eyes were confused, and he thought to himself: "Where should I go next?" ”

Her brow furrowed slightly, and a hint of confusion appeared on her face.

"I walked out to get angry with my brother, but now, where do I go?"

"And, what about the man I love?" There was a hint of sadness in her eyes, "I don't even know where he is, and where to look for him?" ”

Tuoba Yu's mood became heavier and heavier.

Tuoba Yu thought it was better to leave first.

Xi Yu hurriedly walked into the hospital room and cast his gaze straight to the bed.

Suddenly, a look of surprise appeared on his face, and he shouted, "Isn't this Jia Xu?" His voice was full of surprise.

When Cheng Yu heard Xi Yu's words, he also hurriedly stepped forward to check, also showing a surprised expression.

He turned his head to look at Xi Yu and asked in confusion, "Jia Xu?" How did he end up here? ”

Cheng Yu's brows furrowed tightly, and his eyes were full of incomprehension.

Xi Yu looked at Cheng Yu, a trace of dissatisfaction flashed on his face, and he asked, "Didn't you never know who the first patient was?" ”

Cheng Yu's face turned red instantly, he lowered his head, and said with some shame: "Little one...... I really don't know. ”

Xi Yu stared at Jia Xu in a coma, and his heart was full of wonders.

He frowned slightly, and muttered softly, "How did this Jia Xu come here?" ”

Subsequently, Xi Yu and Cheng Yu slowly walked out of the ward.

Coming to the hall, Xi Yu walked straight to Lang Zhong and asked anxiously, "Sir, do you know why this patient appeared in Qingzhou?" ”

Lang Zhong shook his head, spread his hands, and replied helplessly: "The grass people don't know anything about this. ”

Xi Yu thought for a while, turned his head to Cheng Yu and said, "There is no other clue at the moment, let's go back to the Shifu first, and then think about it in the long run." ”

Cheng Yu nodded, and the two stepped out of the hall together.

At this time, the sky outside was overcast, and it seemed as if a heavy rain was about to pour down.

Back at the Thorn Mansion, Xi Yu and Cheng Yu sat down in the hall. Xi Yu pondered for a moment, and then said to Cheng Yu: "We need to send someone to guard the pharmacy, and once Jia Xu wakes up, notify us immediately." ”

Cheng Yu responded: "This is very good, and the lower official will arrange for people to go." ”

Xi Yu stood up and paced back and forth in the hall, his mood slightly heavy.

He looked at the sky outside the window, and secretly prayed in his heart that Jia Xu would wake up as soon as possible and solve the mystery.

At this time, there was a commotion outside the door, faintly mixed with the shouts of the people.

The next person reported again.

Xi Yu and Cheng Yu glanced at each other, and Cheng Yu sighed helplessly: "Alas, there are people who are making trouble again, how can this be good?" ”

Xi Yu frowned and stood up.

"I'm going to do ideological work for them, and I can't let them mess around like this."

Cheng Yu hurriedly stopped and said anxiously: "No, Prime Minister!" The situation is chaotic outside, and it's too dangerous for you to go out! ”

Xi Yu shook his head firmly.

"I can't sit idly by, the people need someone to appease them."

The people gathered at the door were full of emotion and voices.

Xi Yu strode to the door, his gaze quickly swept over the emotional people, frowned, and shouted, "Everyone, stop!" ”

Suddenly there was a cacophony of doubts in the crowd.

"Who are you? Why should we stop? ”

Xi Yu looked calm, and said calmly: "Fellow villagers, I am the prime minister, and I have come here to solve everyone's problems. ”

At this moment, someone suddenly let out an exclamation.

"I remember! The prime minister has been here before, and the person in front of him is indeed him! ”

Everyone's eyes turned to the person who spoke, and then to Xi Yu, and the original excitement eased a little.

Xi Yu's face was solemn, he raised his voice and said loudly: "Everyone, this is just an accident. I know you're emotionally unstable at the moment, and I can totally understand that. ”

Xi Yu paused slightly, and then said: "However, at a moment like this, we should get through it together, instead of blaming each other. ”

Whispers began to appear in the crowd.

Xi Yu continued: "If God punishes God because of something wrong that the official does, then God should punish me?" But I asked myself, have I ever done anything to be sorry for the people? ”

His eyes looked around at the crowd.

At this time, the chatter in the crowd gradually subsided, and many people's faces showed thoughtful expressions.

They realize that they may have gone too far.

Seeing this, Xi Yu struck while the iron was hot and said: "Everyone, I think everyone also understands that this matter may really not be blamed on Lord Cheng Yu. ”

Xi Yu smiled slightly, and then said: "Moreover, many people came to make trouble before, but Lord Cheng Yu never attacked everyone, this is precisely because he loves the people like a son!" ”

Xi Yu cleared his throat and continued: "However, if the people insist on making trouble, then I will have to make a law. All troublemakers will be sent to prison! His voice suddenly became serious, and his eyes scanned the crowd sharply.

Xi Yu paused, and said earnestly: "Besides, I believe that all of you here have patients in your family who need to be taken care of. People should focus more on caring for the sick than on making trouble here. ”

Finally moved everyone.

So many people began to leave in a hurry.

Gradually, the doorway finally calmed down. (End of chapter)