Go there in person...
Many people in the courtyard had surprised expressions on their faces.
It's one thing to develop drugs in Chang'an, but it's another thing to go to epidemic areas and put yourself at risk.
With Li Ang's current identity, status, fame, and importance, there is absolutely no need to take this risk. He is already the revered King of Medicine, and no one will force him to go.
Even from a purely utilitarian point of view, the entire Yu Kingdom did not want Li Ang to be in danger - a Neo-Confucianist plays a greater role than a doctor.
"..."
Emperor Yu frowned slightly, "Gu insects have no eyes. News came back from Suzhou that a monk has fallen ill."
"I can protect myself."
Li Ang spoke resolutely. He had a reason to go to the epidemic area. What's more, he had already been parasitized by moth, and his internal organs were already full of schistosomiasis?
No matter how fierce he is, can he be as fierce as Mo Si? If he comes, he will be killed.
"Okay."
Seeing Li Ang's firm attitude, Emperor Yu nodded and said, "What do you need?"
"The right to command doctors in the epidemic area and the surrounding counties and counties, and the right to distribute herbal medicine,"
Li Ang paused for a moment, "Maybe we also need to call on civilians to expropriate land and take in patients."
When going to Suzhou to control water poisoning, one's power is limited after all, and one must have real power.
According to the laws of Yu, after floods and droughts occur, the imperial court will dispatch internal and external officials of fifth rank or above to serve as patrol envoys to provide relief to the victims and inspect officials. They are also called "pacification envoys", "cunfu envoys" and "xuanfu envoys".
Although Li Ang holds the title of Founding County Count, he does not hold an official position, and he is too young to serve as an inspector.
Not to mention being an inspector, not to mention driving, recording affairs, joining the military, Sima and other official positions are also inappropriate.
What he wants is other positions.
"The mountain is long."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Yu turned to look at Lian Xuanxiao, who nodded slowly, took out a jade pendant from his arms, raised his hand and threw it.
Wow——
The jade pendant traces its trajectory in the air,
Li Ang stretched out his hand to catch it, and saw that the jade was soft and warm, with the seven words "Visiting the Academy, Lian Xuanxiao" clearly engraved on it.
"This jade pendant was given to me by my teacher back then. Remember to return it when you come back from Suzhou."
Lian Xuanxiao smiled, completely ignoring the shocked eyes of the people around him.
"Yeah."
Li Ang nodded solemnly and put the jade pendant in his arms, feeling a little excited.
Throughout the entire history of the Academy, at his age, I can probably count on one hand the number of people who have been able to take over the jade pendant of the Academy.
Emperor Yu also raised his eyebrows. There can only be twenty-two people patrolling the academy. They can only be less and not more. They represent the will of the academy when walking outside.
Its authority can be large or small, and it can even take over the state army when necessary. It is very suitable for disaster relief.
He just didn't expect that the mountain chief would give his former jade pendant to Li Ang - which made him a little jealous.
Emperor Yu laughed at himself in his heart, turned around, and asked Li Ang calmly: "When will you be ready to go?"
"Any time."
Li Ang replied, with the Academy Tour sign in hand, there is no need to worry about insufficient authority.
"Then tomorrow night, I will send someone to take you there first. Some of the herbs and equipment to be used will be shipped to Suzhou in a few days."
Emperor Yu nodded, scanning the courtyard with the corner of his eye, and noticed the quiet young man in the corner, "Shan'er, as the King of Light, you will go with Li Ang this time."
"Yes."
The young man named Li Shan took a step forward and saluted respectfully. His expression was calm and peaceful, without any surprise or dissatisfaction.
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The fireworks show on New Year's Eve gradually stopped. Li Ang pushed open the door of Gudefang Mansion, and everyone who was waiting uneasily in the house immediately got up.
"I'm fine."
Li Ang smiled and waved his hand, and briefly talked about his plan to go to Suzhou, "I will set off tomorrow. If everything goes well, I can come back in three months."
"Tomorrow?"
Aunt Song said uneasily: "Is it too late?"
"Rescuing disasters is like putting out fires."
Li Ang did not explain too much, and said gently: "It's okay, I'm not going to be a lone hero. The imperial court has long been extremely skilled in disaster relief. It will mobilize supplies, recruit civilians, send troops, and summon monks.
I just went to see what I could do."
"But..."
If Aunt Song wanted to say anything else, Song Shaoyuan gently patted her palm and shook his head.
Li Ang has made decisions since he was a child. Now that he has made a decision, as a relative and friend, he has no choice but to support it.
Song Shaoyuan said in a deep voice: "Gu insects have no eyes, please pay attention to safety."
"Yeah."
Li Ang nodded and left Judefang with Chai Chai.
After a night of carnival, scraps of firecracker paper remained on the streets, and the air was filled with the smell of fireworks.
There are only a few figures, and the morning light is dawning on the horizon,
Li Ang and Chai Chai walked on the empty street, breathing the cold air.
Walking home in silence,
Silently boil water,
Wash in silence.
Li Ang, wearing soft pajamas, was lying on the bed, looking at the familiar ceiling with the help of weak candlelight.
It has been a year and a half since I came to Chang'an, and what has happened in this year and a half has been more ups and downs than the previous ten years of life.
It's been so long...
He sighed in his heart, turned sideways, and looked at the bed next door.
Chai Chai was lying on the bed, staring at the ceiling like himself, with the light of the candle reflected in his crystal eyes.
When she doesn't talk, doesn't make mistakes, and doesn't act silly, Chai Chai is quite peaceful and cute...
Li Ang paused for a moment, and was suddenly startled by the thoughts rising in his heart. He quickly controlled Mo Si and calmed down the inexplicably accelerated heartbeat and pulse.
As if aware of the gaze, Chai Chai, wrapped like a silkworm baby, squirmed and rolled, turned around, and looked at Li Ang.
"Master, will it be dangerous to go to Suzhou this time?"
Li Ang fell silent. He wanted to say that there would be no danger, but looking into Chai Chai's eyes, he really couldn't lie.
He thought for a long time and replied: "Maybe. However, even if you stay at home and do nothing, there will still be risks."
"That's it..."
Chai Chai nodded thoughtfully and whispered: "Then I'll wait for you to come back in Chang'an."
"Yeah."
Li Ang smiled and said, "Why didn't you say something like let me take you with me?"
"You said before that you hate the kind of plot in novels that forces people to live and die together regardless of the situation, and the result is a delay."
Chai Chai said softly: "Master, since you said there is danger there, there is really danger there. I don't know medical skills and my cultivation is very poor. I am the only one who knows how to take care of you. Now that you have telepathy, you don't need me to take care of you."
..."
Her eyelashes trembled slightly and she said extremely seriously: "I will study hard in the academy. From now on, I will be the one to protect you."
"Really?"
Li Ang smiled slightly, "That's fine. Go to sleep."
Release your mind power through the air, gently twist the candle wick, and extinguish the light.
The room returned to silence, leaving only even breathing.
This chapter has been completed!