Ying Guangji came back before Mo Yu. The first thing he did after coming back was to move out of the city and let four of his followers build a thatched house on the mountain east of Mayi City. The house was not big and simple, and Feng Yi
It was colder inside than outside. The fire was burning brightly and the smoke gathered on the thatched roof. Ying Guangji was sitting inside shivering in his fur coat.
A cup of hot tea was transferred from the left hand to the right hand. After being warmed for a long time, the palm of the hand was still cold, and the tea was also cold: "Ada brought the copper kettle with hot water. It's really too cold."
Ada quickly filled the copper kettle with hot water and handed it to Ying Guangji. Ying Guangji rolled up the fur, wrapped the copper kettle tightly inside, and let out a long breath. Su Ren sat opposite Ying Guangji,
His white bear skin cloak is much warmer than Ying Guangji's fur. These white bears that grow in cold northern regions are born to withstand the cold, and their fur is warmer than any man-made thing.
After taking a sip of hot water and putting his hands on the flame, Su Ren asked, "What problem did you find?"
Ying Guangji smiled: "No problem found. Can I come here to blow the cold wind? I advise you to move out too. You can't live in Mayi City."
"who is it?"
Ying Guangji did not answer Su Ren's question, but looked at Su Ren in surprise, with a look of disbelief on his face: "You know everything?"
"Thirty-five people have died so far. It would be strange not to know anymore! Song Yi and Feng Xin said that before tomorrow, this number will become forty."
"So serious? Then why is the city still so quiet? Could it be that you want everyone to die?"
Su Ren shook his head: "I have worked hard to build Mayi. I can't let it end without doing anything. I still have ways to deal with the epidemic. Various measures have been put in place. It will be over in half a month at the latest."
past."
Ying Guangji nodded: "I almost forgot, you are also a miracle doctor, no worse than that Chunyu Yi from Chang'an City. Can you tell me how you did it, so that if I meet you in the future, I will save all my life."
"Then tell me who you are first? The Mohists, the Huns, or someone else."
Ying Guangji smiled: "What do you think?"
"Although the Mo family is ruthless, they can't do such a heartless thing. I guess it's more likely that they are the Huns, because recently there have been a lot of Huns merchants from the north in the city, and they all sell cattle and sheep.
Hawking also found cattle and sheep carcasses in several wells in the city."
Ying Guangji nodded: "What else?"
"Also, I guess it was the idea that Yi Zhixie and Bank of China came up with, right? A eunuch's character will change if he loses his descendants. If he is timid, he will be afraid of everything. If he becomes vicious, he will dare to use any method."
Ying Guangji shook his head: "You guessed wrong this time. This matter was indeed done by the Huns, but it seems that the Shanyu also knew it."
"Oh? The Chanyu is also involved? Why did he do this? He doesn't want food anymore?"
Ying Guangji said: "They have found other sources of food. At least they won't need your food in the short term. I have another news for you. The Shanyu tribe of the Xiongnu is gathering people, and Yi Zhixie is also coordinating it. Everything is going on.
It's very secretive, and most of the Xiongnu except Yu Shan know about it."
"What do they want to do? Attack Yanmen Pass or Mayi City?"
Ying Guangji said: "The Huns will not attack Yanmen Pass. What's more, you, the Han emperor, have heavy troops in Yanmen Pass. But Mayi is different. As long as the river to the north is blocked, it is impossible to ask for help, and you can't ask for help outside Mayi City."
There should be a lot of grain stored in the granary built, right? With this grain, the Huns will be able to survive this winter."
"He really came here for food! Okay, let him try it!"
Winning Guang Jile said: "Don't be brave. With Mayi's defensive strength, they will be defeated without waiting for reinforcements from the defenders at Yanmen Pass. How about you ask Mo Yu? The Mo family has great experience in defending the city and defense. Maybe
I can help you defend the city."
"Where is he?"
Ying Guangji pointed to the door. Su Ren followed Ying Guangji's finger and looked over. There was a strong cold wind outside the door. It blew through the treetops and made a whirring sound. It sounded like a ghost crying and a wolf howling. A strong cold wind came from the door.
The wind blew in, past Su Ren, and directly hit the flames in front of him. The wind was very cold, and the flames suddenly fell down after being blown away, and were almost extinguished.
Ah Da and Ah Er immediately walked to the door and blocked it with their generous bodies. Su Ren's sight was blocked and he could only turn around and come back: "He went back?"
"Why go back! In the mountains opposite, people like me also knew about it and didn't want to stay in Mayi to wait for death. Judging from the situation, they knew about it earlier than me, and the huts were built more tightly than mine, and they were even better.
We have food reserves, so we can live there for half a year without any problem." Ying Guangji lowered his body and came close to Su Ren: "You are really right, I found out that several people went to his place a few days ago.
He should be sending a message, his whereabouts are very secretive, if it weren't for Ah San, I might not even be able to discover him."
"Are they all Mayi merchants?"
Ying Guangji nodded: "There are three people in total, Nangong Gui, the shopkeeper of the miracle medicine store, Wu Mar, the fur trader, and Dai Zongli, a porcelain dealer from your Sichuan Chamber of Commerce. Didn't you expect that?"
Su Ren shook his head and sighed: "The Sichuan Chamber of Commerce has developed too fast in these years, and the merchants in it are mixed. It's time to clean up. I owe you this matter. If you can help me, I'll pay you back tomorrow."
Ying Guangji waved his hand: "I'm not helping you, I'm just worried that the food will be snatched by the Xiongnu. Now that you and the Xiongnu are at odds, let me take care of the rest of the food."
Su Ren glared: "You're not afraid of dying!" He stood up and led people out of Ying Guangji's hut. Ying Guangji's wanton laughter came from behind.
The busiest people in Mayi City are undoubtedly Song Yi. Treating the epidemic is not an easy task, and because they are on the front line of the disease, several apprentices and helpers have fallen ill these days. After hearing the news
Song Yi immediately went over to check. Fortunately, they all lay down because of overwork. If they were really infected with the epidemic, the newly established Holy Medical Hall would be gone.
Hawking led people to walk around the streets all day long. Whenever there was a little cry, he would rush there immediately. First, people would take away the sick or dead bodies, and then seal the house of the family. No one was allowed to enter or leave, and anyone who violated
The orderer will be killed without mercy. Then he will ride on the black wind and leave the crowd arrogantly. Anyone who dares to say another word will be whipped down.
In addition to these, another of Hawking's tasks is to monitor the merchants in the city. As long as he sees someone sneaky and catches him, there is no reason or reason. Shi Bao is hiding in the crowd with dozens of guards in plainclothes. At this time
If anyone dares to confuse people's hearts, a dagger will be placed on his waist before he can speak a word. As long as he utters a word, that person will die quietly and be dragged away by Hawking's people again.
The epidemic has been prevalent for more than half a month, and the people in Mayi City still don't know what happened. Who would have thought that the epidemic would be epidemic in the winter. According to their simple thinking, they all thought that this guy might have offended the lord of Mayi City.
Huo Jingan did it ostentatiously, Song Yi and Feng Xin did it secretly. As long as the people who were not dead were sent to a place prepared long ago outside the city, the place was arranged accordingly according to Su Ren's request. Not only was the place secret, but the guards were also
It is quite strict. Except for a few people who are allowed to come in and out without any problems, no one else is allowed to get close.
Song Yi wore very thick clothes and covered his mouth with a thick cotton mask. He frowned after checking on a few newly arrived patients. Feng Xin glanced at Song Yi, and the two of them left one after the other.
Come out. Feng Xin said: "Why has it changed again? A few people in the past few days had typhoid fever. Why did these people get sores?"
Feng Xin gritted his teeth: "It seems that there are still some places in the city that have not been found. General Huo should be asked to search carefully where these people were found."
Feng Xin nodded: "That's all we can do. Judging from the fact that the conditions of these people are not very serious, they should have been cured not long ago, which also shows that there are still people in the city who continue to harm people. I don't know how long this matter can be kept. Once
If those people in the city find out the truth, I'm worried..."
"Don't worry, trust Mr. Su, he can definitely think of a solution, we just need to do our part."
The epidemic was mainly concentrated in the west of the city. It seemed that it was agreed upon. There was only a narrow stone road between the west and the east of the city. Not a single dead person was found in the east of the city. So the merchants who felt the danger moved to the east of the city one after another.
The west part of the city was left to the porters and servants. Although he didn't dare to say it, he always had doubts in his heart. Cui Jiuming was one of the first people to move to the east part of the city.
Cui Jiuming didn't get the exact information. It wasn't that Su Ren didn't want to tell him, because he was the president of the Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce. Once he knew the truth, the Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce would know it soon. The Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce knew it, and so did the entire Mayi.
You will know.
Seeing Su Ren entering the door, Cui Jiuming immediately greeted him: "Mr. Su, my dear Mr. Su, what happened? Hawking killed three more people on the street today, don't you just ignore it? If you keep doing this,
Are you still doing business?”
Su Ren didn't say anything, and walked around Cui Jiuming into the house. Cui Jiuming hurriedly followed, and kept talking: "Why don't you even believe me? I promise not to tell anyone, and if I do, I will be struck by thunder.
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Su Ren still didn't speak. Cui Jiuming jumped up and down anxiously, and the fat on his belly flashed, making people dizzy. Su Ren sighed: "Okay, sit down, and I will tell you the truth. Remember not to tell anyone."
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Cui Jiuming nodded repeatedly, pulled up a chair and sat next to Su Ren. Su Ren thought for a while: "The truth is like this. Huns spies appeared in the city. It is said that the Huns are preparing to attack Mayi, and the purpose is our settlement."
The grain in the granary outside the city, Hawking caught all the spies."
"What! Aren't the Huns doing business with us? They..."
Su Ren waved his hand to signal Cui Jiuming to be quiet: "Don't worry, there will be no danger for the time being. I am also trying to find a way to contact their Shanyu. If we can't reach an agreement, we will have to withdraw from Mayi!"
"These are dishonest people. In this case, let's leave now without giving them a grain of food." (To be continued)
