Half a mile outside the village, there is a defensive line of wooden horses and fences surrounding the city, guarded by two soldiers every five steps. There are three identical defense lines in total, blocking the entry and exit of people in the epidemic area.
Every late night, all the soldiers had to work harder.
Under the shadow of death, the epidemic area is filled with despair and silence. Not to mention the common people and slaves, even the soldiers and doctors sent here cannot withstand this pressure.
In order to survive, many people want to escape under the cover of night - there is still a chance of survival if they escape here, but sooner or later they will contract the disease if they stay! Once infected, they will fall unconscious in a few days, followed by their limbs
Convulsions and blue skin.
In just seven or eight days, a patient transformed from a big fat man into a skinny mummy, covered in black and blue bruises, as if he had been sucked dry of essence and blood by some evil spirit. When he died, his expression was ferocious, and his eyeballs were almost
Protruding eye sockets.
There are also patients who have been vomiting blood since the onset of the disease, and their cheeks are thin and sunken, but their bodies quickly swell as if they have been blown out, making the skin almost transparent. With a little external force, the tight skin breaks open on the spot, and the flesh and blood rise up.
to the rafters.
A doctor who was very close was blown up.
The smelly internal organs hit him in the face.
The next day, the doctor also showed symptoms of the epidemic and died soon after. His body was carried to an open space outside the house.
The epidemic area is short of manpower. At first, there were soldiers to help carry and bury the bodies, but they have been too busy in the past two days.
"Stop!" The soldier on guard noticed the movement. He held a long bow in his hand and warned sternly, "Go back!"
Don't listen to anyone who comes.
He warned again.
"Again - go back!"
An arrow fell on the man's escape path.
Just right against the opponent's toes.
At this time, the man finally responded.
With a broken voice, he begged for mercy: "Please soldiers, please let me out! I'm not sick! I'm not infected! You see, I don't have any symptoms! I will die if I continue to stay here! Let me go! Wait."
This is a waste of human life!"
The two soldiers on guard were indifferent.
The man holding the bow is ready to draw the bowstring with all his strength.
If this person is still stubborn, the next arrow will be aimed at the opponent's head or heart, killing him with one arrow!
A quarter of an hour later.
Someone came and dragged the bodies that were still cold and moved them to the wooden cart. There were already three or four corpses of different ages stacked on top of them. The fatal injuries were all on the head and chest. The wheels were rolling, and blood was dripping along the gaps between the wooden boards.
All the way.
Similar scenes happen several times every night.
The expressions of the soldiers changed from the initial unbearability to the current indifference, their eyes were numb, their movements were mechanical, and they repeated the process of bending the bow and releasing the arrow.
It was as if when the arrow went out, it didn't kill a living person, but one or two insignificant animals.
They also don't want to shoot unarmed civilians.
But just looking at the power of this epidemic, we know that the epidemic cannot be blocked within the defense line. Once it spreads, the entire Upper South will fall. By then, not just such a few people will die, but tens of thousands, and even - more
many!
No one can afford such an outcome.
The soldiers stayed on guard for several more hours.
The dawn is getting brighter.
The soldiers were thinking about when to change their shifts.
"what sound?"
His mind and body were tense all night, and his five senses were sluggish. He seemed to hear the sound of horse hooves? He was not sure until another soldier on guard also said: "There is a sound!" As he spoke, a figure on horseback gradually became clear in his sight.
.
"stop!"
Another soldier holds a spear.
The tip of the spear was pointed at the incoming person, and the soldiers standing guard nearby also heard the movement and were ready to come to support at any time.
The visitor said: "Let it go!"
The soldiers will not pay attention to him.
"The county governor has an order that no one is allowed to enter or leave this place!"
"You bastard, you don't even recognize me?"
The man on horseback was very anxious.
The soldiers ignored his tactics.
Although he also felt that the voice of the person coming was familiar, familiarity could not be used as proof of release. If you wanted to enter, you must have a warrant written or stamped by the county guard. They only recognized this.
Apart from this, I will not recognize the King of Heaven even when he comes!
"If you can't get in, you can't get in!"
"If you dare to come forward again, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Overtly or covertly, dozens of bows and arrows were aimed at this person.
The visitor was furious when he saw this.
It's just that he arrived in a hurry and didn't prepare a pass warrant at all. Just when he was hesitating to show his identity with the Wu Daring Tiger Talisman or to directly use force to break in, a familiar scolding sound rolled into his eardrums: "Stop! Stop everyone!"
The soldiers, who were on alert, stopped at the same time.
The visitor shouted ecstatically: "Twelfth brother!"
The master of the voice rode forward.
"Brother Ninth?"
Chao Lian, who was called the "twelfth brother", could hardly believe his eyes. How did his ninth brother become like this?
These two are all Gu Ren's sworn brothers.
One row is nine, the other row is twelve.
Xing Jiu has a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks, and he does not look like a good person at first glance. His thick beard, which has not been trimmed for an unknown period of time, almost covers his entire face. His long hair is messed up by the strong wind, and he is only wearing a lining.
"Brother Ninth, what are you???" Seeing Brother Ninth's appearance after being robbed, Chao Lian was shocked and speechless for a moment.
"Is eldest brother here?"
Chao Lian said: "Here!"
Literary scholars have literary spirit to protect their bodies.
The risk of staying in an epidemic area is not high.
The epidemic area was short of manpower, so Gu Ren had no choice but to go over to help, and also to stay in place to avoid chaos.
"Quick! Take me to see big brother!"
Chao Lian waved his hand to signal the soldiers to open the entrance.
These soldiers were all private troops under his jurisdiction, so they naturally obeyed military orders. The two brothers didn't waste any time, and ran wildly on their horses, hurrying and slowing all the way to their destination——
A temporary treatment center separated from the epidemic area by only a low wall.
Different from the purgatory-like silence of the human world in the epidemic area, the temporary treatment center is more lively, but everyone is walking around in a hurry.
Before the two brothers got close, they heard an emotional debate coming from inside the house. From the sounds, they all sounded familiar to each other.
One person was emotional: "Control? Control? I have been saying this for more than half a month. How can I control it for a day? A man must cut it off! Only by withdrawing from the two places and sealing the whole territory can we keep Shannan safe. Sixth Brother
Ah, do you know how many people have escaped in the past few days? We can guard against it for a while, but can we still keep an eye on it for the rest of our lives? As long as one escapes, it will be over in the south!"
The psychological pressure caused by the epidemic is not only felt by doctors, but also by ordinary people. Neither can they.
These are all secondary. The most important thing is that if such a ferocious epidemic spreads, it will affect more innocent people. However, my sixth brother refuses to give up and is still working hard in vain.
I want him to say, when it’s time to give up, you should give up!
"Yes, eldest brother, sixth brother, and third brother said this a bit harshly, but it is also for the sake of the overall situation... The epidemic has only been around for a long time. More than half of the two villages have been infected, and even more than 300 of the soldiers we brought have been infected...
"
Not every soldier has martial energy to protect his body.
Most of them are ordinary people, but they have stronger bones and cannot block the disease.
Several people expressed their opinions one after another. Even if they don't give up now, all the remaining people will die in seven or eight days. The natives in the epidemic area have already been infected with the disease, and now the new patients are soldiers or people brought to work.
slave.
There is no point in persisting anymore.
One person was even cruel and suggested massacring the village and burying the corpses.
Gu Ren and Gu Ren's faces were ashen.
But I can't blame these sworn brothers for anything.
When they learned that Gu Ren was going to enter the epidemic area, they were the first to respond to the call. They took risks themselves and helped with the hard work without taking off their clothes. However, their efforts could not prevent the epidemic from spreading wildly and sweeping the country.
"Brother, make your decision early!"
Gu Ren's voice was hoarse: "This matter——"
Before he finished speaking, he heard Chao Lian coming in with Lao Jiu.
"Brother, I'm here!"
When Gu Ren saw Lao Jiu, his eyebrows twitched.
Everyone was surprised by Lao Jiu's appearance.
In order to prevent the epidemic from causing people to instigate chaos, they brought one-third of their troops to the affected areas, and the remaining two-thirds were stationed in various places in the upper south, with Lao Jiu and the others responsible for guarding them.
"Lao Jiu, why are you here?" After seeing Lao Jiu's attire, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly, "What are you -"
Tear!
Without saying a word, Lao Jiu raised his hand and tore into pieces the wrinkled dried plum blossom lining. The sound of tearing cloth attracted everyone's attention. They ignored the quarrel and cast surprised and puzzled looks. He reached out and took off the quilt.
The long strip of cloth tied around his waist could not conceal his ecstasy: "I received a piece of news last night and hurriedly sent it to my eldest brother! Brother Six, look at it, it must be what you want!"
Gu Ren and Lao Liu looked at each other.
He took the thing with Lao Jiu's body temperature.
There is a letter in it.
The words "Brother Gu and his son are adopted as relatives" were written in the letter.
The handwriting is flying and phoenix dancing, which is not something Gu Ren is familiar with.
"Whose letter?"
Gu Ren asked while taking it apart.
Lao Jiu said: "Who else can come from He Yin?"
Ha Yin?
Gu Ren immediately thought of Shen Tang.
When I opened it, I saw that it was written by Shen Youli.
Shen Tang thoughtfully considered that Gu Ren was very anxious at the moment and did not have much patience to listen to her greetings, so he went straight to the point at the beginning of the letter and stated his purpose straight to the point.
To put it simply, the same epidemic occurred in Shen Tang, but due to good luck, early discovery and early control, some practical treatment experiences were found out by accident.
Fortunately, the situation in Heyin is stable now.
She thought that there was Gu Ren, a fellow sufferer in the distance, and that they all had the friendship to form an alliance to jointly defend against the enemy, so she asked her confidants to copy a prescription and medical record, along with various epidemic prevention measures, in the hope that it would be helpful to Gu Ren. .
Gu Ren read ten lines at a glance.
Both hands were trembling.
Several other people also scratched their heads and heads curiously.
Guess the content of the letter and Shen Tang’s purpose.
finally--
Gu Ren slapped the table.
He was so excited that his fingers trembled uncontrollably. He said "Okay" three times in a row!
"Brother, what exactly is written in it?"
Gu Ren reluctantly calmed down.
"It's saved! Hahahaha, it's saved!"
The letter was circulated among the people.
Some are excited and some are skeptical.
"Brother, is what Shen Tang said true?"
Gu Rendao: "If it was Wu Zhaode who said it, I would believe it at most three points, but I believe this Shen Youli!"
Except for the letter, the other handwriting is that of another person.
List dozens of epidemic prevention points in detail, such as dividing areas, placing patients according to their severity, finding rat corpses, killing rats, boiling hot water, burning patient bodies, burning clothing and utensils that patients have come into contact with... Severely ill patients You can use Wen Qi or Wu Qi to kill you. For the treatment of patients with mild or moderate symptoms, you can refer to the medical records and adjust the dosage of the medicine.
Gu Chi also followed Shen Tang's instructions, matched pictures and texts, and informed about the production and use of masks, simple protective clothing, and gloves. Shen Tang's unique meticulousness was reflected in everything.
The most important thing is that this epidemic is actually "epidemic" + "gu worm". The former can be treated with medicine, but the latter can only save people by drawing out the worm. Once the worm lays eggs, the host's essence and blood are sucked dry, and There is no way to save the day, so we must act quickly!
Gu insect?
Everyone is familiar with this stuff.
After returning from Sibao County, they were all worried about Lao Shisan's body, and took turns assisting Shao Chong in subduing the poisonous insects in his body. The various processes were very painful, and Shao Chong also struggled several times on the line of life and death. Fortunately, everything turned out in the right direction. Development in a good direction.
"Thirteen was harmed by a poisonous insect, and now there is a disease caused by a poisonous insect. Who is secretly harming us?" Someone with a bad temper smashed the table to pieces with a slap.
Gu Ren also thought of this.
It is speculated that someone is secretly plotting against him.
As for who this enemy is, it is still unclear.
but--
As long as you do something, you will always leave traces.
Gu Ziyi took note of this account!
If caught by him, he will pay you back ten times and a hundred times!
"Brother, Brother Six, are these methods really effective?"
The other things are easy to say, but the burning of corpses...
To be honest, it's not very acceptable.
But the person who wrote this was worried that they would not follow it, so he repeated the important things three times.
Gu Ren said hard: "Burn!"
Those who have not yet been buried must be burned.
Those who have been buried must also be dug up and burned.
Now that things have come to this, they have no other choice.
Gu Ren changed from his usual good-natured nature and his eyes were cold and stern.
"Now, pass on the order - everyone who sees a mouse will kill it or burn it to death! Drinking water must be boiled water, and anyone who drinks raw water will be punished for thirty years! If there is not enough firewood, even if the house is demolished,
You have to boil water even if you have burned your belongings. They have all been burned. I would rather die of thirst than touch a drop of raw water! Sixth Brother, please send people to move all the patients to one place, and isolate all the people who have been in contact with the patients.
Watch the area!”
The sixth brother saluted and accepted the order: "Wei!"
"Twelve, deploy manpower to make masks and other items."
Chao Lian took the order: "Wei!"
Gu Ren continued to order: "Old Shi, send people to carry the corpses. They must dig out the bodies three feet into the ground. No one can be missed. Burn them all! If there is any obstruction, if you refuse to retreat after being persuaded, kill them!"
After that, people were sent to clean up everywhere.
Don't let go of any corners.
The common people were driven to bathe and clean themselves, and whoever did not cooperate would be punished on the spot. This punishment was actually shaving their heads. It was a punishment that was not very lethal, but extremely humiliating.
Gu Ren, who has always been kind and gentle, showed rare strength this time. He was so tough that no one could resist him! All the brothers had always followed his lead, and no one objected. Even if they objected, they were against the epidemic prevention strategy given by Shen Tang, not Gu Ren.
.
Gu Ren also followed the strategy.
A similar situation is also happening in Tianhai.
However, Tianhai was the last place to discover the epidemic, and had sufficient preparation time to control it as soon as it appeared. On the third day, I received the strategy shared by Shen Tang. Before the people of Tianhai began to fear, the epidemic had been controlled.
Wu Xian looked at the information from Shangnan and sweated with fear: "Qin Qing, I owe you a big favor this time!"
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When everyone clicked on the bookshelf today, did you see "Retreat from Me" pop up?
Hehe, this recommended location was won by the Ou Huang Possessed by Shiitake Mushroom last month during the monthly ticket lottery.
With arms akimbo confidently
What happened to the female channel?
Books written by female fans can still be published, as long as the author blushes!
Wait for Shiitake to go out and lose weight, then come back and continue coding.
PS: I feel like the 10,000 update is a bit uncertain, but the 8,000 per day is definitely stable!
PPS: Did you know that in the afternoon, I had to battle with Yingying to resist his cat claws and cute attacks, and bravely defended my keyboard?