Xiaoyao Xiaojunhou

Chapter 124 Shocked
Everyone else nodded and agreed with Dong Cheng's statement.

Dong Cheng looked around: "Now that the water of the Yangtze River is unnavigable, the imperial court cannot support us and others from the waterway. The situation in the surrounding states and counties is probably similar to ours in Jiangzhou, and outsiders cannot enter. It seems that we are really trapped and dead in Jiangzhou. land.”

Dong Cheng suddenly became serious and said loudly: "We have no choice but to fight against the odds and tide over the difficulties together. We resist this plague and at the same time save ourselves!"

"What the lord said is very true!"

"We are willing to listen to your instructions and tide over the difficulties together!"

Dong Cheng waved his hand.

Then he said: "The plague is far more difficult than the floods and the rising water level of the Yangtze River. You can discuss the countermeasures here first. I will go to see the Governor now. This matter needs to be decided by the Governor himself."

After finishing speaking, Dong Cheng quickly left to record affairs and join the army to sign the detention room.

He went straight to the back house of the Yamen and prepared to see Fangtang, the governor.

At the same time, Zhu Xiuyuan also left the holding room, found Yan Dashan, and asked him to return to Dong Mansion quickly and inform Dong Shuyu and Dong Shuzhen about the spread of the plague in the city.

And specifically told Dong Shuzhen not to step out of the house.

Yan Dashan also knew the seriousness of the matter and immediately took the order and left.

After watching Yan Dashan leave, Zhu Xiuyuan returned to the recording room to join the army and make plans with everyone.

……

Let's talk about Dong Cheng. When he came to the gate of the Yamen's back house, he saw groups of family members, women and children pouring into it.

There are also many servants and maids, etc., carrying or carrying items.

Among the crowd pouring into the back house of the Yamen, Dong Cheng saw some familiar people.

For example, Huajianhu, the son of Lord Changshi Hua Chaoshi.

This man almost snatched his little daughter away from him, so Dong Cheng naturally recognized him.

There were also ladies from Master Sima's family who also flocked into the back house of the Yamen. Dong Cheng had met them several times and was considered acquaintance.

In addition, there are some wealthy merchants in the city, such as——

Xue family.

The Xue family were real tea merchants. They obtained "tea introduction" from the imperial court, then purchased tea leaves from tea farmers, and then sold them to all parts of the country.

Xue Baochang, the head of the Xue family, is a man of some skill and is very familiar with the governor, chief minister, and Sima of Jiangzhou.

In fact, the Xue family and the Dong family are somewhat related.

I remember that when Dong's Tea House launched fried tea, the Xue family sent people to bring betrothal gifts in an attempt to marry Dong Shuyu and obtain the recipe for fried tea.

As a result, Zhu Xiuyuan ordered the boys to beat him out with sticks.

But the matter ended later.

Unexpectedly, Dong Cheng saw someone from the Xue family here.

What were the Xue family doing in the back house of the Yamen?
In addition to the Xue family, there are also some wealthy businessmen and celebrities from Jiangzhou who are also listed.

They rushed into the back house of the yamen one after another, their footsteps flustered.

Dong Cheng frowned, wondering what the purpose of so many people crowding into the back house of the Yamen was.
However, Dong Cheng came here to see the governor, so he didn't care about this.

He walked towards the two boys guarding the door, preparing to ask them to report.

However, as soon as Dong Cheng opened his mouth, the two young men said: "I am feeling cold, and it is inconvenient to see guests. Please come back to record the affairs and join the army!"

"But...the plague is rampant in the city, and I must see the governor!"

"Your Excellency, the Governor, the governor has given orders that the government has entrusted you with disaster prevention and relief, so please do your best to deal with natural disasters and plagues."

"But……"

"Sir, the Governor has caught wind and cold and is bedridden. He needs to rest. Even if you see the Governor, it will be of no use. Sir, please come back!"

Dong Cheng stared at these two boys.

Eventually, Dong Cheng became discouraged.

Step by step, he returned to the room where he signed the pledge.

When Dong Cheng returned to the signing room, only the six military officers, including Zhu Xiuyuan, were left in the room.The remaining three leaders of the government officials have been sent out to work.

Isolating infected patients, dealing with leftovers of infected people, etc. These are the most basic tasks, so they will do these tasks first.

"My lord, my lord is back."

"Father-in-law, what did the governor say?"

……

Faced with everyone's inquiries, Dong Cheng could only shake his head.

He said a little tiredly: "I... I haven't seen the Governor. It is said that he is infected with the wind and cold, and it is inconvenient to see guests."

"What! The governor is actually infected with the cold?"

"Then what should we do? It's really difficult for us alone to deal with this plague."

Everyone talked a lot, and in the end they could only shake their heads and sigh.

Not long after, a yamen leader burst into the signing room out of breath and shouted in shock: "It's over, it's over, it's all over, it's all over..."

After everyone heard these depressing words, their hearts tightened.

Looking at the chief of the government officials again, I saw that his face was pale, and his face was extremely shocked and frightened. He shouted "It's over" and stumbled into the signing room.

Dong Cheng said in a deep voice: "What happened? How unbecoming is it to panic!"

The chief of the government officials calmed down a little, took a few deep breaths, and under the "attention ceremony" of everyone, said: "Sir, there are already tens of thousands of people infected with the plague in the city!"

"what!"

Everyone was shocked.

Everyone opened their mouths, their eyes were like copper bells, and their souls were flying to the sky!

The leader of the government officials did not seem to notice the horrified look on everyone's face, and then said: "Thousands of people are bedridden and bedridden, and hundreds of people have died of illness..."

Quiet.

The entire signing room was surprisingly quiet.

The news came too suddenly.

How long has it been? Half an hour ago, wasn't it said that there were only a few thousand infected people, and a few hundred people who were bedridden?

Why did it suddenly... increase tenfold?
It's only half an hour.

This plague is spreading too fast.

If this continues, I'm afraid there won't be a single healthy person in Jiangzhou City before dark today.

Zhu Xiuyuan took a deep breath and glanced at his father-in-law, as well as all the military officers present here.

Zhu Xiuyuan traveled through time and could be said to have died once.

Although he was frightened to death in the face of death, people who have died once have more "experience" than Dong Cheng and others.

It also seems more calm.

At the same time, Zhu Xiuyuan also knows how precious life is.

Therefore, Zhu Xiuyuan didn't want to die, he didn't want to be swallowed by the plague.

He wants to live!

So Zhu Xiuyuan stood up and walked among the crowd without saluting.

He said loudly: "Father-in-law, and all the gentlemen, although this plague is coming fiercely, we can't just sit back and wait for death. If we fight to the death, there may be a glimmer of hope!"

Zhu Xiuyuan almost yelled.

After he yelled, he circled around to check everyone's expressions.

However, they were motionless and looked decadent, as if they had not heard what Zhu Xiuyuan said.

(End of this chapter)