At this moment, Xiao Yuming's inner emotions can be said to be quite complicated. These days, although both the enemy and ourselves have remained stationary, they have also guessed some bad results. However, no matter how he imagined it, he could not imagine that his own military camp

This actually happened.

If what the military doctors guessed is true, then a major plague will be enough to greatly reduce the combat effectiveness of the hundreds of thousands of troops following His Majesty. When the time comes, what should we do in the face of the rebels' increasing pressure?

This matter is definitely not that simple!

He wanted to tell Zhao Changqing the news immediately, even if he hadn't had time to find out the reason. Just because the matter was really too important, whether it was progress or retreat, and at this point, he did not dare to make a hasty judgment.

After Zhao Changqing found out, he knew very well what kind of negative consequences this matter would have if it continued to develop.

At the same time, he was also complaining secretly, why did he always make some mistakes every time he wanted to win a battle?

At this moment, Zhao Changqing was completely sleepless. He asked Xiao Yuming: "How many people are suffering from this disease?"

Before Xiao Yuming came, he listened to the report from his generals and replied: "The number of people infected with the disease has probably reached nearly two hundred, and this number is still rising. Military doctors can only control the disease first, but cannot completely cure it."

There is nothing they can do to cure this unknown disease."

After hearing his words, Zhao Changqing naturally had an idea in his mind. This disease spreads very quickly and develops very quickly. If you are not careful, it may be completely uncontrollable. By then, there will be tens of thousands of people.

Died because of this.

In ancient times, once a plague broke out, it could basically only be resolved with the passage of time. Apart from that, there were very few people who could defeat the disease.

"Completely separate those who are sick from those who are not sick. If someone dies from this disease, their name and household registration will be checked, and then they will be cremated on the spot, and their ashes will be sent to their hometown for a proper burial. The pension will be the same as those who died in battle."

The scale is given to those who have parents at home, and the local magistrate will make proper arrangements for support issues.

Have you investigated the cause of this matter clearly? I don’t believe that this epidemic occurred for no reason, there must be some reason." Zhao Changqing asked again.

Xiao Yuming first nodded towards His Majesty, then frowned and thought for a while. After thinking for a while, he said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the general has sent someone to investigate the cause of the sudden illness of the soldiers, but I'm afraid it won't be long."

For half a moment, it’s hard to get any idea.”

Even though the epidemic is unlikely to occur, there are many factors that can cause it, which makes Xiao Yuming feel that he has no idea where to start.

However, since His Majesty has given the order, no matter what, the cause of the matter must be found out in the shortest possible time. What's more, even if Your Majesty doesn't say anything, he must investigate the matter thoroughly. Otherwise, why would he give care to those who are sick?

All the soldiers gave an explanation?

Zhao Changqing nodded. Because the incident happened suddenly, no one could guarantee that the cause of the disease could be found out in such a short period of time. In contrast, some of the precautions taken by Xiao Yuming were already very good.

Anyone who is related to the life and work of the soldiers must not be let go. If anyone is found to be a human being, he will be punished."

Xiao Yuming clasped his fists and said: "The last general has commanded the order!"

The next day, early morning.

The heavy rain that lasted all night finally stopped when the sun just emerged.

The number of sick people in the military camp continues to increase, and has now increased to more than 500 people.

Physicians from all over the city stayed in the military camp to treat the soldiers.

At present, no cases of infection among doctors or doctors have been found.

Xiao Yuming and Zhao Yun stayed up all night and stayed in the barracks to take charge of the overall situation to prevent riots among the soldiers in the barracks.

Zhao Changqing also stayed up all night in the palace. At dawn, Wang Qiang brought him soup that he had made by himself, but he had no appetite to drink it and was in a daze looking at the bowl of soup.

The epidemic could make him so worried. One can imagine how ferocious this plague is.

Hundreds of people were infected overnight. This plague really came too suddenly.

Wang Qiang felt a little sorry for him. She had never seen His Majesty, who usually behaved very calmly, actually witness the scene in front of her. She said softly: "Your Majesty, your health is urgent. You haven't slept all night. You drank."

This bowl of soup, please rest for a while first?"

Although Zhao Changqing is sometimes willing to kill people for the sake of stupidity, it does not mean that those soldiers who are willing to go through life and death for themselves can die inexplicably because of this epidemic.

After hearing her gentle tone, Zhao Changqing still couldn't let go and feel better.

If this incident was really man-made, then no matter who the person was, he was determined to find him, even if he dug three feet into the ground, he would be cut into pieces!

"My dear concubine, I really have no appetite. You can drink it yourself." Zhao Changqing stood up and wanted to take a walk.

He is a terrestrial god, and if he doesn't eat, drink or sleep for days and nights, it won't have the slightest impact on him.

"Your Majesty..." Wang Qiang wanted to persuade him, but as soon as he finished speaking, a voice came from outside the palace, "Your Majesty, Qi Dingyuan, the former general under Xiao Shuai, has come to ask for an audience."

"Qi Dingyuan?" Zhao Changqing frowned. He knew that this general was a veteran who had followed Xiao Yuming for many years, but why did he come to see him without Xiao Yuming?

By the way, according to Xiao Yuming, isn't he guarding Xinzhou City? Why did he return to Fucheng?

"Announcement." Zhao Changqing waved his long sleeves, sat on the chair again, and declared his presence.

After Qi Dingyuan saw the emperor, because he was wearing armor, he just knelt down on one knee and cupped his fists and said: "The last general, former general Qi Dingyuan, has met your majesty."

"Get up. You don't have a clean spot on your body. What happened to you? You came to see me and you are so inappropriately dressed!" Zhao Changqing suddenly felt a little unhappy when he saw that he was covered in dirt.

But Qi Dingyuan had no time to explain these things and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, something serious has happened. The rebels have sent 700,000 troops and have surrounded Xinzhou City.

Since there is only one veteran in the city who has real martial arts and can hope to break out of the siege, the veteran took advantage of yesterday's heavy rain and broke into the enemy camp single-handedly at night. After fighting bloody battles for several hours, he escaped from the enemy's siege and reported the military situation of Xinzhou to His Majesty."

When Zhao Changqing heard the news, he narrowed his eyes slightly, waved his hand and scattered the soup in front of him to the ground. He looked so angry that everyone in the palace felt their heart beat faster. Who wouldn't be afraid of the emperor's anger?

Almost at the same time, everyone knelt on the ground, even Wang Qiang was no exception. She lowered her head and looked at the soup she had worked so hard to make scattered on the ground. She was really angry with the former general.

When everyone heard him, he became furious and said: "Xinzhou is less than a hundred miles away from Duanzhou, and the two cities are at the horns of each other. How could Duanzhou not know that Xinzhou was besieged? And do you think that all the scouts of my army are blind? Rebellious thieves

How can the scouts not know that they are coming with a large army, and the number is 700,000? What's more, you are under Xiao Yuming's command. If you don't report to him, but come directly to report to me, you are not afraid of being suspected of overtaking the master? "

Zhao Changqing's analysis was sound and well-founded. Just listening to what this former general said was untrustworthy. I had no idea what conspiracy he was up to.

Probably because of the epidemic in the military, Zhao Changqing was in a bad mood, and naturally he became more angry when he spoke.

But this frightened the former general. He knelt down quickly and said: "Your Majesty, Duanzhou is also surrounded. The rebels came to Duanzhou and Xinzhou under the disguise of ordinary people, and most of them came to Duanzhou and Xinzhou in the name of fleeing.

Common people, it was through various means of disguise that they deceived the eyes of our army's scouts!

On the day when Xinzhou was besieged, all the scouts deployed by our army on the front line were assassinated by masters sent by the rebels. The general also risked a narrow escape before he came to Fucheng. At the time of the end, the barracks were under martial law, and certain procedures were required.

I could only meet Marshal Xiao, so I was anxious and had no choice but to break into His Majesty's palace!

I have no intention of offending Your Majesty. I beg Your Majesty to convict me of this crime."

Zhao Changqing's eyes were fixed on him motionless. Qi Dingyuan felt this gaze. This gaze from the emperor made him feel not only an invisible pressure, but also a feeling of fear.

After a while, Zhao Changqing really didn't see any clues from him, so he restrained his aura of overlord, closed his eyes slightly, then opened them again, and ordered to the people around him: "Let Jianyi personally

Go to Duanzhou and Xinzhou to inquire about the situation, and send General Qi down to rest first.

Remember, General Qi fought a bloody night, and his hard work paid off. The Jiange guards must ensure General Qi’s safety so that General Qi can have a good rest. Remember, don’t let anyone disturb General Qi!”

The meaning of Zhao Changqing's words was very clear. Before the matter was clarified, he would definitely not be allowed to move freely. After all, the events in the past two days were intertwined, so he had enough reasons to doubt anyone and anyone.

Don't trust anyone.

Qi Dingyuan quickly knelt down to thank the Emperor for his kindness, and then followed His Majesty's personal guards and left here.

After walking out of the palace, he realized that he had broken out in a cold sweat.

Zhao Changqing stood up helplessly and slowly walked out of the palace, saying as he walked: "My dear concubine, you stay in the palace to have a good rest. I will come back when I go."

It’s really a storm that’s about to come.”

Wang Qiang looked a little lonely when His Majesty left. She originally wanted to accompany him, but she didn't dare to disobey the emperor's order, so she could only feel sorry for him and murmured: "Your Majesty..."

Some words were left unfinished, so I said them in my heart, "You have worked hard for the country, the country, and the people. Yue'er is really lucky to be able to follow you and see all the prosperity in this life."

After Zhao Changqing left the palace, he only asked a few guards to follow him and wanted to go to the barracks to see the situation.
Chapter completed!