I can't afford to mess with the concubine doctor

Chapter 67
Returning in such a disastrous defeat not only greatly damaged the dignity of the court, but also greatly boosted the morale of the Red Lotus Sect. In the next few days, they robbed two batches of food and supplies that were transported to Jiangling one after another. Distributed to the victims in the name, although the magistrate strictly forbids the victims to take it, but in the eyes of these victims who are suffering from cold and hunger, nothing is more important than food.

The situation in Jiangling is getting out of control step by step. Neither Murong Li nor the emperor expected this.

Prefect's residence
Lai Qifeng, the magistrate of Qingning, was originally just a small county magistrate. Because his daughter entered the palace and was favored by the emperor, he was promoted to magistrate at the beginning of the year. He is about forty years old, with slightly bald hair at the temples, shallow eyebrows and hair The same is sparse, but the two eyes are as black as black jade. When I look at them, I feel top-heavy, which is indescribably funny.

In view of the precedent set by Jiangling County Magistrate, he was worried day and night that the Red Lotus Sect would come to take his life. He was almost panic-stricken, had trouble sleeping and eating, and the dark bags under his eyes almost drooped to the ground, giving him an indescribable sense of depression.

The arrival of Leng Yuanxun undoubtedly gave Lai Qifeng a strong reassurance. He recounted all the things that happened recently, and said angrily: "The Red Lotus Sect's chaotic party provokes the authority of the court. It is a crime that cannot be punished. My son, you have always been resourceful and have a good reputation." All over the world, the prestige among the soldiers is extremely high, I implore the prince to reorganize the army and boost morale, with you, we will definitely wipe out the rebellious party and restore the majesty of the court!"

From entering the mansion to now, Leng Yuanxun has never said a word, but this does not mean that he has no consideration in his heart. For the court, the Red Lotus Sect is undoubtedly a traitor, but if they did not act in time, those displaced refugees would not know How much more will you starve to death.

As long as there is still a way to survive, which commoner is willing to live a stable life and choose this kind of life of licking blood on the tip of a knife?
"Thousands of victims have yet to be resettled, and the plague that cannot be controlled in time is gradually spreading. Doesn't Lord Lai think this is the top priority?"

Leng Yuanxun's tone was gentle, and he only looked at Lai Qifeng with faint eyes, but it made the other party feel like being seen through. The next second, he almost instinctively lowered his head, and said respectfully with a slightly trembling voice. Said: "What the son said is very true. As the official of the parents of the people in Jiangling, I always remember the victims of the disaster in my heart, but..." He paused for a while, making sure that Leng Yuanxun's mood had not changed significantly, and then continued with some hesitation: "Your Majesty doesn't know that those common people were bewitched by the Red Lotus Sect, and they were all stubborn. What's more, they directly joined the Red Lotus Sect. The officials believe that only by destroying the Red Lotus Sect can Jiangling be safe and sound. .”

In the eyes of people like Lai Qifeng, the lives of the disaster victims are worthless, no matter how many casualties there are, it is not worth mentioning, but if Chen Xiucheng is not eliminated, he will live in fear of being assassinated all the time.

He had just become the father-in-law, and the good days had just begun. He didn't want to lose his life so soon.

"Is it the people who are stubborn, or Mr. Lai, you only know how to suppress by force, so that the people's grievances are boiling?" Leng Yuanxun said expressionlessly, stirring the teacup in his hand.

"This……"

Leng Yuanxun's powerful aura that couldn't be ignored instantly forced Lai Qifeng into a cold sweat. His knees softened and he knelt down with a plop, "Your official... Your official has never encountered such a chaotic scene. There is indeed a dereliction of duty." , and ask the son to make amends."

He is not a fool, knowing that blindly shirking the blame will only make Leng Yuanxun more dissatisfied, it is better to simply admit that anyway, his daughter is being favored, and Leng Yuanxun does not look at the face of the monk or the face of the Buddha, so he dare not make things too difficult for him.

"Lord Lai still knows that he has neglected his duties, it is really rare." Leng Yuanxun looked at Lai Qifeng who was kneeling on the ground indifferently, and was about to dismiss him from his post and escort him to Beijing. Qing Yang, who had been sent to distribute food to the victims earlier, rushed inside with the sound of the wind , said solemnly: "Master, according to your instructions, I set up porridge sheds at the concentration points of the victims in and outside the city. They were looted at one point, and it took a while to control the situation, but...the subordinates found that many victims had already I have a high fever, and my face is covered with red rashes, I'm afraid it's... a plague attack."

Ever since Qu Lingxu mentioned the serious consequences of the outbreak of the plague after the disaster, Leng Yuanxun has made this matter a top priority and asked the emperor to issue an imperial decree, but he never expected that Lai Qifeng not only failed to control the disaster , On the contrary, the situation in Jiangling became more chaotic and complicated, and even the Red Lotus Sect was involved. In this way, it is expected that there will be no one to control the water source, and the outbreak of the plague.

She really has the foresight.

Qu Lingxu's cleverly smiling face flashed in Leng Yuanxun's mind, and he felt unreasonably at ease. He saw his handsome eyebrows raised slightly, and said in a concentrated voice: "Immediately build a quarantine area, and keep all those who show plague symptoms All the victims were placed in the isolation area, and after the medicine was boiled, they were given it according to the severity of symptoms, and soldiers who had contact with the victims also had to take it on time to prevent infection."

"Yes." Qing Yang agreed, and was about to carry out Leng Yuanxun's order, but was stopped by the other party, and asked again: "These few days, don't make the porridge too thick."

Most of the victims who were physically fit were taken under the command of the Red Lotus Sect these days. Most of the remaining victims were old and weak women and children. They had been hungry for several days. If they suddenly ate a large amount of food, their stomachs would definitely not be able to bear it. It is not worth it to easily survive the disaster, but to be exhausted in the end.

Qing Yang was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood what his master meant, nodded and said: "This subordinate obeys."

Lai Qifeng was always timid and fearful. These days he was in fear of the Red Lotus Sect, and he could hardly sleep or eat. Now that he heard that a plague was about to break out in the city, his plump body prostrated on the ground couldn't help shivering. It took him a while to force it out Finding her own voice, "My lord, this...how can I do this?"

The plague that broke out in the disaster was fierce. Once infected, none of the ten survived. Not only was it difficult to develop a prescription for the disease, but also because there were not enough medicinal materials to supply.

He didn't want to die in a daze.

Why can't Lai Qifeng see these cold thoughts, but he didn't get angry immediately, but fiddled with the jade wrench in his hand, and asked indifferently: "What do you think, Mr. Lai?"

"This..." Lai Qifeng's small twinkling eyes rolled around, and he said with a smile on his face, "The Leng Shizi is an imperial envoy sent by the emperor. He has a noble status. If there is any mistake in Jiangling, he will die a hundred times." It is difficult to atone for their crimes, the lower officials thought it would be better to move all the victims of the disaster outside the city, so as to ensure the safety of the son, and also ensure that the people in the city will not be implicated."

"Unexpectedly, Mr. Lai cares so much about the safety of this eldest son, and this eldest son is really moved."

Lai Qifeng's mind is now full of the plague, and he didn't notice Leng Yuanxun's strange tone at all. He only thought that the other party was just as greedy for life and afraid of death as he was, and he finally let go of his tugging heart, and apologized again and again: "My lord is too polite. Now, protecting your safety is originally the job of the lower officials."

"Really?" The cold smile on the corner of Leng Yuanxun's mouth gradually widened, and Lai Qifeng's scalp felt numb when he looked directly at him, before he continued: "Lord Lai always thinks about this son, so naturally this son can't be ungrateful, so... I thought about it." An excellent way to ensure that adults will never be affected by the plague."

Leng Yuanxun's words made Lai Qifeng's eyes brighten, and he couldn't hide the joy on his face. He bowed again and again and said, "Your official has long heard that the elder son is very intelligent and wise, and now he really deserves his reputation. The son of the world taught me."

"Your Majesty Lai is too much." There was a faint smile on Leng Yuanxun's face, that smile was as friendly and harmless as the words in his mouth, "This son has investigated, most of the disaster victims in the Jiangling area have poured into Qingning Mansion, As long as Master Lai leaves Qingning, there is no need to worry about contracting the plague."

What?
The smile on Lai Qifeng's face froze for a moment, thinking that Leng Yuanxun could come up with some good idea, so this is it!

Isn't this nonsense, if he could leave Qingning, he would have left a long time ago, so he still has to wait until now!

Although there was a lot of slander in his heart, he never dared to show it. Lai Qifeng calmed down a little, smiled bitterly and said: "My son was joking, the next official is the prefect of Qingning. Qingning has suffered such a big disaster now. How dare an official leave his post without permission."

Leng Yuanxun raised his eyes to look at Lai Qifeng, and said unhurriedly: "Your Majesty Lai, don't worry, this son always does what he says, and he has thought of a great idea for you a long time ago." After finishing speaking, he raised his hand , "Come here, send Master Lai to Beijing."

"Yes!" The people standing beside Leng Yuanxun were all his personal guards who had followed him for many years, and they immediately understood what the master meant, and they stepped forward from left to right to control Lai Qifeng.

The topic changed too quickly, until Lai Qifeng was raised from the ground by two tall guards, and Lai Qifeng reacted belatedly, while struggling, he hurriedly said: "Senior Leng, what are you going to do to this subordinate!"

"Lord Lai, don't be so nervous." Leng Yuanxun was full of thoughts on how to control the plague to the smallest extent, and he didn't want to waste any time with Lai Qifeng, so he just said lightly: "Although the capital is high and the road is far away, but my son's personal guard I will definitely take good care of you and ensure that you can see the emperor alive, as for what Lord Lai has done, this son will truthfully report it to the emperor, as for how the emperor will deal with you, it is difficult to say."

In Leng Yuanxun's view, a shameless official like Lai Qifeng who is greedy for life and fears death, and treats people's lives like nothing is not too much even if he executes the law on the spot, why not do it?
He has his own plans, and this matter cannot end quietly.

(End of this chapter)