Xie Ming

Chapter 36 The Prince Has a High Fever
Two days and three nights have passed since the night of the 19th, when Xiao Jingchuan led his troops to cross the Hun River skillfully.

Their troops have penetrated deep into the heart of the Sanpo Mountain area!
After crossing Tietuo Mountain and reaching Yuhu Peak, the entire army rested on the spot.

On the morning of March 21st, we set up a temporary camp halfway up Yuhu Peak.

"Old Xiao!"

"Old Xiao, are you up?!"

Not far away, Qiu Zhizhong was walking quickly towards Xiao Jingchuan from the downwind direction.

"General, because most of the army's rations were left to Peizhong and his men before crossing the river, the soldiers now have less than one day's worth of food!"

"It is now March, the mountains and forests are barren, and there are no wild fruits or vegetables at all."

"In order to supplement their food, I have ordered two teams of soldiers to patrol the nearby mountains this morning and try to hunt some game to change the soldiers' taste." Beside Xiao Jingchuan, Ma Minglu reported on the military supply situation.

"Well, you did the right thing!" Xiao Lang affirmed.

"Let's rest here for a day. I'll think of a way to solve the food problem later."

After Xiao Jingchuan finished speaking, he patted Ma Minglu on the shoulder. Ma Minglu also heard Qiu Zhizhong calling out to him, so he clasped his fists and retreated.

"Fei Yu (Qiu Zhizhong), what's going on? Is there something wrong?" Xiao Jingchuan asked.

"Alas, the prince has had a high fever for the past few days, and his condition is getting worse day by day!"

"We are in the field and lack medical care and medicine. If we don't think of a solution, I'm afraid the prince won't be able to walk for a few days!"

Qiu Zhizhong walked from far to near, came in front of Xiao Jingchuan, and sat down side by side.

Seeing this, Xiao Lang handed over the water bag, but Zhizhong waved his hand, saying he was not thirsty.

"Then, what did the team doctor say?" Xiao Jingchuan asked again.

“We’re short of medicine!”

"We were not well prepared before coming here, and the military doctor only brought some life-saving emergency medicines."

"Right now, the forests are bare and it's impossible to collect herbs locally. Alas!"

"You go and have a look later. If it really doesn't work, then we must consider going into some villages early to look for medicine!" Qiu Zhizhong said.

Hearing this, Xiao Jingchuan nodded.

"Well, Ma Minglu just reported that our army's rations are less than one day's supply!"

"If you hadn't come, I would have gone to the small village at the foot of the mountain to buy some food today!"

"Let's go! Don't sit there anymore. I'll go see the prince with you first!"

As he spoke, Xiao Jingchuan stood up, picked up Qiu Zhizhong, and the two of them walked slowly towards the tent where Crown Prince Zhu Cilang was.

A few moments!

Xiao Jingchuan walked to the front of the tent, lifted the curtain and walked in, followed by Qiu Zhizhong.

As soon as he entered the tent, Xiao Lang saw His Royal Highness the Crown Prince lying on the couch in front of him, and the ministers surrounding the couch, whispering something to the Crown Prince.

When Xiao Jingchuan showed up, Ni Yuanlu and other senior officials turned around, saw who was coming, and their whispers and discussions stopped abruptly.

"Oh! It's General Xiao, Prince, General Xiao is here to see you!"

Minister of Revenue Ni Yuanlu bowed to Xiao Jingchuan and then turned to report to Crown Prince Zhu Cilang.

Now, although Ni Yuanlu and other ministers still have some grudges against Xiao Jingchuan, after the last incident of Liu Wenbing and Gong Yonggu's military order at Dongshan Banpo, the arrogance of the ministers has disappeared, and they are now able to treat Xiao Lang with courtesy.

If this is the case, the last series of strategies will not be in vain and will be quite effective.

"Oh, Minister Ni, everyone, thank you for your courtesy!" Xiao Jingchuan returned the greetings to the gentlemen.

"Your Highness, I, General Xiao Jingchuan, pay my respects to Your Highness!"

Xiao Lang took a step forward and respectfully saluted Crown Prince Zhu Cilang. The Crown Prince was suffering from a high fever and was weak, so he said nothing but waved his hand weakly to indicate that he should stand up.

Seeing this, Xiao Jingchuan stood up and asked the eunuch Wang Zhixin and the military doctor who were serving beside him.

"Eunuch Wang, what's going on?"

"Have you taken the medicine?" Xiao Langyan.

"Alas, General Xiao, the military doctor reluctantly gave me some heat-clearing and detoxifying medicine!" "But, but the march and the battle were rushed, and Doctor Sun said that the available herbs are really limited. This won't work!"

"General Xiao, I'd like to trouble you to think of some solutions. The prince is already weak and has had a high fever for two and a half days. I'm afraid it's not a good idea to keep him like this!"

The eunuch Wang Zhixin, who was accompanying him, had a worried look on his face. He spoke softly but made a long sighing expression.

"Well, what Eunuch Wang said is very true!"

"Doctor Sun, what medicine do you plan to use to reduce the prince's fever?" Xiao Jingchuan asked.

"General, the Crown Prince's body is as precious as a thousand gold coins. If it is kept in the palace, the medicine used can be milder."

"Although the effect of the medicine is slow, it is beneficial and does no other harm."

"But we are on the march, conditions are limited, so it's up to me."

"Or, maybe you can use some plaster!" replied military doctor Sun.

"Huh? Plaster?!"

"Doctor Sun, is this medicine inappropriate?"

"Although I don't know much about pharmacology, I know that gypsum can indeed aggravate yang deficiency and damage the spleen and stomach.

Upon hearing that Doctor Sun wanted to use plaster, Ni Yuanlu stroked his beard and raised his eyebrows, being the first to raise doubts.

"Oh, Minister Ni, I know roughly what Dr. Sun meant when he said that."

"Firstly, we are currently marching in the heart of the mountains and forests, and the weather is not conducive to the growth of herbs, so we are definitely short of medicinal materials!"

"Gypsum can clear heat and clear the lungs and stomach, relieve restlessness, quench thirst and reduce high fever. There is no problem in using it to reduce the prince's fever."

"Secondly, this medicine is not difficult to find, especially in this mountain. I think we can look for it in the nearby farmers' villages. They should all have it in stock."

"It is precisely because of these two advantages that I personally think it is feasible to use plaster to treat the prince's illness!"

Xiao Jingchuan's casual explanation actually stunned everyone present.

"Oh? General Xiao, I never thought that you are also knowledgeable about medicine! What a talent, General! I am impressed by you!" Ni Yuanlu bowed and flattered, and it was hard to tell whether he was sincere or not.

"Haha, you're too kind. I'm always in the army, so I have to know some things. They are insignificant and not worth mentioning!" Xiao Jingchuan said modestly.

"Well, after hearing what General Xiao said, I now understand the pros and cons!"

"The conditions in the army are difficult right now. Since Doctor Sun and General Xiao are both fine, why not send some soldiers to quickly find some plaster? The Crown Prince is seriously ill and we can't delay any longer!"

"General Xiao, what do you think?" Ni Yuanlu's words were quite polite.

"Minister Ni is right. My Lord Crown Prince and all the nobles, I see there is a small village at the foot of the mountain on the west side of Yuhu Peak."

"I will set off immediately to personally find medicine for the prince!"

"Everyone, I'll take my leave first!"

As he said this, Xiao Jingchuan saluted again.

"Your Highness, please wait a moment. I will be back soon!"

After he finished speaking, Xiao Jingchuan slowly left the tent as Ni Yuanlu and other ministers respectfully saw him off.

Behind him, Qiu Zhizhong, who had followed in, also followed out.

"Gu Changting, Wang Chuanwu!"

"Come here!" Xiao Lang came out of the tent and called his subordinates to come over.

"General!"

"General, what do you want?!" The two of them arrived in an instant.

"You two pick a team of soldiers and follow me down the mountain!" Xiao Jingchuan ordered.

"Yes!"

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