Chapter 1122 - 1119: The Reason

Chapter 1122: Chapter 1119: The Reason

Chu Heng’s gaze fell on the Prefecture Governor’s Office. He said nothing, and after a long moment, he resolutely turned and left.

“Sir, we’re running out of doctors,” a guard came over urgently to report the situation.

“How many doctors do we have in total?”

“Are there any among the refugees outside the city who know medical skills?”

After the epidemic was discovered within the city, the gates were shut, and the civilians outside the walls, fearing they would be implicated, left far behind. One thousand soldiers from South State guarded the city gates, daily responsible for distributing porridge, and one doctor remained outside to examine those who fell ill. The refugees outside the city were also separated. Those who fell ill were isolated in a particular area. Thanks to the availability of medicinal herbs and doctors, the situation remained stable.

However, this was only the case for the time being. As time went on, it was feared that more people outside the city would contract the epidemic. With not enough personnel available, they could only examine patients after distributing food, which greatly delayed the process.

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“There were originally seven or eight in the city, but the Prefecture Governor’s Office took two, and two stayed outside the city. Previously, there was one outside the city, but he couldn’t handle the large numbers alone and nearly died from exhaustion. We had to send another. Now, there are only four left in the city. Everyone is busy attending to those with severe illnesses; they’re almost overwhelmed.”

“When are the imperial physicians sent by the imperial court arriving?” Chu Heng frowned.

“It should still be five or six days.”

This was only if the imperial physicians’ team proceeded smoothly. Moreover, since it was an epidemic, it was uncertain how many doctors the imperial court would send.

“Everyone should wear a handkerchief over their nose and mouth. Select a doctor to go out and treat the sick patients.”

“Continue distributing the preventive medicinal soup for the epidemic.”

“Get someone to announce that anyone feeling feverish should go to the temporary medical center for treatment immediately, not wait it out. The epidemic is infectious, and staying at home will only put the entire family at risk. There are doctors at the medical center.”

“Yes,” the guard went off to get busy.

Perhaps it was due to rumors from previous dynasties about burning down cities when an epidemic occurred, many refugees who fell ill did not dare seek treatment initially, hiding their condition instead. This led to many being too noticeable with their symptoms before they were taken by patrolling soldiers to the medical center.

Some civilians even feared sending their family members to the medical center as they thought their own would be burned, choosing instead to hide them in cellars. By the time they were discovered, the entire family had been infected.

As a result, the situation became increasingly urgent. Chu Heng had no choice but to directly inform the people about the severity of the epidemic and further strengthened the patrols by the guards.

The next day.

Chu Heng found himself with a high fever and immediately sought a doctor for consultation.

It was not until Lu Sangqi arrived in Yuzhou that he found out Chu Heng had contracted the epidemic and had been isolated in a separate room. Even so, he continued to insist on having his subordinates report the situation and managed everything despite his illness.

Seeing the pale, gaunt face inside the room, coughing from time to time yet stubbornly reviewing various official documents, he sighed softly, “Chu Heng.”

“How did you get here?” Chu Heng looked up at him, his eyes darkened perhaps from his constant staying up late.

“Well, I’ve brought quite a lot of medicinal herbs. I also have the instructions for treating the epidemic. If you trust me, give me three days, and you’ll see results,” Lu Sangqi said earnestly.

“Test it directly on me,” Chu Heng’s voice was hoarse, his expression resolute.

Lu Sangqi hooked his lips, “Do you trust me that much? Aren’t you afraid that a slight mistake in the medication could…”

“I trust you,” Chu Heng smiled slightly, his smile blossoming like a rare flower. Since Lu Sangqi’s arrival in Yuzhou, he had never seen him smile, only felt him becoming more resolute and indifferent.