Besides, since Li Ran agreed to this matter, he took it seriously. So, he rushed to the door of a medical clinic early, and saw a scene of overcrowding, and he became quite worried for a moment. "Lord, it's not advisable to stay here for a long time. It's better to go back first and discuss it later!"
Owl Yi is naturally very anxious. For him, Li Ran's safety is more important than anything else.
"Well, that's fine, let's go back and think about it in the long run."
Back at the door of Ji's house, Li Ran was about to enter when a servant from Zichan's house hurried over and personally handed a letter into Li Ran's hands.
After Li Ran opened it and looked at it, his brows suddenly furrowed. He didn't expect that the illness was so serious this time.
Zheng Yi is actually going to be sealed off!
Knowing that the matter could not be delayed any longer, Li Ran immediately turned to look at Owl Wing and said:
"There must be something fishy here, Owl Yi, you will go find Sun Wu soon and ask him to immediately lead people to investigate the matter secretly. Be sure to find out where the source is and why it started. Then, you also go and ask
Let me ask the famous doctor here what is the cause of this disease. No matter how big or small, you must report it to me!"
Zhengyi is the hub of the world's trade routes. Once something happens to Zhengyi, there is no doubt that the whole world will be in chaos.
Of course, if the disease really comes, then there seems to be no problem with sealing the four gates decided by the Zheng Dynasty Council. This is the best way to reduce the outflow of infected people and control the spread of the disease.
But if this happens, once the business and trade in Zheng Yi is completely cut off from the outside world...
"No!"
Owl Wing also knew that this matter was important, so he hurriedly entered the door first.
Li Ran turned to look at the servant behind him, named Zichan, and whispered to him:
"Go back to the doctor immediately and tell him to relax. Li Ran will definitely get to the bottom of this matter."
"Hey, isn't this my uncle? What's the matter? Why don't you go in when you're already at the door?"
While talking to the servant, Shu Niu happened to return from outside. Seeing that Li Ran was there, he suddenly became very angry.
Li Ran turned his head when he heard the sound and looked him up and down. He hadn't seen him for a few days. Shu Niu Fei Dan was not discouraged because his real power was taken away. Instead, he seemed to be in high spirits. There was always a hint of sarcasm on his face when he spoke this time.
, his eyes are cunning and annoying.
"Brother Meng, does he know that malaria is everywhere in the city today? It is not a wise move to wander outside like this."
After saying that, Li Ran just rolled his eyes and walked in without looking back.
When Zhu Niu saw Li Ran's "rude" behavior, the hatred in his eyes suddenly surged out, and all of it was vented on his face in an instant.
"Huh, let me let you be proud for a while longer..."
Gritting his teeth, he said this silently, immediately jumped down from the carriage and walked in quickly.
In the main hall.
Let’s offer sacrifices first and wait for all the clan elders to arrive.
This time Ji Le's wedding, almost all the elders of the Ji clan came back specially to congratulate them. But now that the disease happened to happen, after hearing about it today, everyone in the Ji clan was also very angry.
When everyone saw Li Ran returning, they immediately stepped forward to inquire about the situation.
"Doctor Zichan has agreed with Chief Minister Hanhu and closed the four gates of Zhengyi."
After Li Ran told everyone, everyone's expressions suddenly changed.
"What? How can this be done?!"
"If the four gates are sealed, how can I transport my goods in the city? The farm tools in my hand are still waiting for me in Qin!"
"That's right! Going to Jin State, Lu State's goods are now in the warehouses in the capital. If the four gates are sealed and cannot be transported out, wouldn't it mean that I have broken the trust of my family and others?!"
"Yes, absolutely not! Absolutely not!"
The Ji clan has been doing business for generations, so they are naturally the most sensitive to this kind of incident, so they all raised objections.
They know that business contacts with powerful officials and nobles from various countries must not be cut off. Once the money is cut off, or the gap is filled by other companies, or major matters are delayed due to delays, then for them,
It’s worse than losing your own life!
"You guys are really confused! The disease is so fierce this time. If the four doors are not closed, will the disease continue to spread?"
"What the elders said is true. Although it is a business way to gather wealth to prosper, there is also a way to do business. How can you ignore the lives of others for your own benefit?"
"If the four gates are not closed and the disease is rampant, the world will be in chaos. Who will bear the responsibility?"
"Doctor Zichan has always been benevolent and righteous, and the most important thing is the justice of the world. I am the first to raise my hands in approval of this move!"
Of course, there are also many clan elders who choose to side with the government.
It's no wonder that Jishi has always maintained a certain tacit understanding with Zheng Guochaotang. It is precisely because of this tacit understanding that Jishi can monopolize the benefits of world trade and rise rapidly.
And Zheng Guo, precisely because of this mutually beneficial relationship with merchants, was able to save him from danger several times from merchants.
If you don’t believe it, “Xian Gao saved Zheng” is the best example.
Therefore, at this critical juncture, it is also a habit for them to unswervingly support the Zheng court's decision.
"But have you ever thought about it, once the four gates are closed, malaria will rage in the city. What if it is transmitted to us?"
"If you ask me, all these sick untouchables should be driven out! No one should be left alive!"
"Oh, I don't want to die yet. Don't let me get this disease..."
In the main hall, all the elders of the sacrificial clan held different opinions, shouted and made a mess.
Sitting in the first seat, the priest never spoke his mind. He only looked outside with a low expression, not knowing what he was thinking.
At this time, I saw Shu Niu suddenly stood up and roared:
"Everyone!"
"Now is not the time to make a fuss. Since the government has decided to close the city, how can we just say it?"
After the words fell, those elders who opposed the city's closure suddenly became quiet.
Li Ran couldn't help but frown slightly when he saw this.
After standing up the bull to calm everyone down, they immediately bowed to the priest and said:
"Father, it's not too late. We must not hesitate on this matter. If the government seals the four gates, none of our goods in the city will be able to get out. If the reputation of my clan is ruined, then I will
The Ji clan will suffer a great disaster."
The meaning of raising the ox is very simple. This matter cannot be accomplished by relying on the clan elders below. If you want to prevent the government from closing the four gates, you have to ask the priest to go and lobby in person.
But at this time, Ji Xian, who had never spoken a word, turned to look at the vertical ox, noncommittal.
Then he looked at Li Ran and asked:
"Ziming, what do you think?"
Everyone was stunned when they saw this.
Normally, Ji Xian would almost always be right in whatever Shu Niu proposed. Now he ignored Shu Niu's suggestions and instead asked for Li Ran's opinion. This shows that Li Ran was thinking about Ji Xian.
position in.
What is this? Foreign monks like to chant sutras?
When Shu Niu heard the sound, his expression tightened, a look of astonishment suddenly appeared on his face, and he froze on the spot.
"Reporting to my father-in-law, if it is not absolutely necessary, Doctor Zichan will not agree to seal the four gates of Zhengyi."
"Now that the government has issued an order, my son-in-law believes that I should obey the clan sacrifice, and everything should focus on the overall situation."
The overall situation is important, what is the overall situation?
When you are in Zheng Yi, you naturally put the safety and interests of the people of Zheng first.