"How long will this situation continue? The variety of food eaten in the palace has reduced so much!"
Because the city of Chang'an is closed, some dishes cannot be brought in at all. There is also the fear that the dishes will be contaminated, so there are very few that can be eaten.
So Li Shimin ate less.
He didn't know how long the situation would last.
Queen Changsun and Concubine Yang are nearby.
Queen Changsun said: "It's almost time. Li Min said that we are speeding up the fight against smallpox! It will be over in a few days!"
Now Li Min has the final say.
Concubine Yang said: "My poor child has failed to bear the responsibilities that adults should have! How pitiful!"
The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility!
What she said made Li Shimin feel very guilty.
But Li Shimin was very thick-skinned.
He didn't care what Concubine Yang said.
Li Shimin said at this time:
"Is there any news about Li Min now? Maybe it came from Anlefang."
Then the eunuch came to report.
"We have sent people to check, and they should be back by this time."
As soon as he finished speaking, another eunuch came.
"Your Majesty, there is news from Anlefang!"
"Oh? Say it quickly!"
Li Shimin said excitedly.
Empress Changsun and Concubine Yang listened quietly.
The eunuch said: "There are a few things!"
"What's the matter? Tell me quickly!"
"First, the Sixth Prince led all the civil and military officials to collect cowpox fluid! He said this was the key to eradicating smallpox! Use it to infect normal people's bodies. The Sixth Prince called it inoculation! This method must be promoted until
The whole Tang Dynasty!"
How to vaccinate against cowpox?
Li Shimin felt a little strange after hearing this.
But his focus is not there.
Instead, he said: "Huh? Why haven't I heard that cowpox can cure diseases? It can also eliminate smallpox?"
If you haven’t heard of it, that’s because you haven’t done it before. The current epidemic cannot be controlled at all with traditional methods!
"This little one heard that the Sixth Prince set an example. He was vaccinated first and then went to Anlefang! I didn't see him getting infected! So it proves that it is feasible!"
When Concubine Yang heard this, Li Min became a guinea pig herself!
"My poor child, such behavior is comparable to that of a saint!"
Li Shimin said nothing.
Queen Changsun said:
"Li Min's behavior is too risky! Although we do not advocate his behavior, I am shocked by his courage! This is the responsibility that I, the Royal Family of the Tang Dynasty, should have!"
That's right, if you try this in a situation where safety is unknown, it's simply a joke with your life.
Li Shimin said: "Then let's wait and see his results! If it can be cured, it must spread to the palace first, then to the entire Chang'an and the Tang Dynasty! Let people no longer be attacked by smallpox!"
As long as Li Min succeeds, Li Shimin will be the first to try.
The people can fall, but the king of his country cannot fall.
And he's had enough of this life!
He wants to resume his old life!
Queen Changsun asked:
"What about the second thing?"
"The second thing is... I don't dare to say anything for fear of offending others!"
The eunuch was a little afraid to say it.
He looked at Queen Changsun.
Li Shimin knew that this matter was related to Queen Changsun.
But still said:
"What's the matter? Just tell me. I'm here and no one dares to make things difficult for you!"
"Changsun Shunde stole a bottle of cowpox liquid and made a lot of money from trading with others!"
As soon as these words came out, Li Shimin flew into a rage.
"You bastard! What a bastard! How dare you do such a thing! I'm so angry!"
Li Shimin was very angry.
Queen Changsun on the side was a little embarrassed.
But he still said: "Regarding this matter, no matter who made the mistake, he should be punished!"
She has made her statement. No matter what, she will not intervene.
Then Li Shimin is welcome.
Although a bottle of cowpox solution is not very valuable.
But the things used to save lives are priceless!
Therefore, Li Shimin directly ordered
"Come here, send the eldest son Shunde directly to the prison! Wait for trial!"
He said so.
But the eunuch said: "No one in Anlefang is coming out now, I'm afraid this can't be done..."
Li Shimin thought for a while.
"Then send him directly to the prison of Anlefang! Once the smallpox is over, I will personally judge him! Ask him why he did what he did!"
If you want to punish someone, are you afraid that there is no other way?
Li Shimin has many methods!
"yes!"
The eunuch took the order, and the eldest son Shunde knew how powerful he was.
"Is there a third thing?"
Concubine Yang took the initiative to ask.
She wanted to know more about Li Min.
"Go back to Concubine Yang, there are some!"
"what is that?"
"About His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
he said.
Li Shimin was shocked.
"By the way, Gan'er was infected with smallpox, and I asked the Minister of Household Affairs to ask Li Min to get medicine, but what about this?"
Li Shimin was very depressed about Li Chengqian's smallpox infection.
Because he is the first child of Empress Changsun, she loves him very much.
Therefore, when Li Chengqian fell ill, Queen Changsun kept coming over and begging him to save him.
He was also very upset.
He then sent someone to beat Li Min to ask for a prescription.
"The Sixth Prince refused to provide it! He said it was not necessary!"
said the eunuch.
Li Shimin felt incredible.
"After all, Qian'er is his brother, and he just refuses to save him? How can this be done?"
Li Min and Li Chengqian have always had conflicts.
If you think about it from his perspective, if Li Min got sick, Li Chengqian would not save him.
Regarding the conflict between the two, both women have something to say.
Concubine Yang said: "Maybe Min'er has his own considerations! What did he say?"
Regarding Li Min's unwillingness to save him.
Empress Changsun was no longer calm.
"This kid is just too impetuous. Otherwise, should I go and talk to him?"
She wanted to take action herself.
But he was stopped by Li Shimin.
"Smallpox still exists there. If you go there, what will you do if you get sick?"
Queen Changsun said: "I am willing to do this for the sake of my children!"
Li Shimin was speechless.
The eunuch immediately said: "The Sixth Prince also said something!"
The three people asked at the same time: "What did you say?"
"Young ones don't dare to say the exact words!"
"Just say it! I won't blame you!"
"He said that boy can't die!"
Can't die?
Is this a prophecy?
After the three of them heard this, they didn't know whether they were happy or depressed.
Then the eunuch added: "Everything the Sixth Prince said came true. Therefore, I thought that he must have thought that His Highness the Crown Prince would survive and recover, so he did not prescribe any medicine."
The eunuch said so.
These words made Empress Changsun calm down a little.
But she also asked: "What if Sun Zhenren is allowed to drive?"
"The Sixth Prince won't let me either!"
If he didn't open it, Sun Simiao wouldn't be allowed to open it either.
Li Min's operation made Li Shimin and Queen Changsun furious.
But it made Concubine Yang feel very comfortable.
"That's all, I'll just trust him once!"
Li Shimin had no choice but to believe Li Min. At this time, he was even more unable to control what Li Min did!