Datang: Ten Years of Proton, Leading an Army of Millions to Return

"Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year."

"Normally, this should be the busiest time of the year, but unexpectedly, this year...

Li Jing looked at the desolate street, his eyes filled with bitterness.

Wang Jindong breathed a sigh of relief.

Having no one is always better than having someone.

"Yes, General." Wang Jindong pursed his cracked lips and said, "General, look, there is no one on the street, and there is nothing to see. Let's go back to the government office first.

Li Jing didn't answer, but just kept walking forward.

Hongzhou Prefecture.

This is the heart of Jiangnan Road and also the largest city in Jiangnan Road. The situation is naturally much better than that of Tanzhou Prefecture.

The atmosphere of the Chinese New Year can also be seen on the streets.

people,
It’s not a small amount, but of course it’s not as much as in previous years.

After all, this place is some distance away from Tanzhou Prefecture, so the impact is not that great.

But the people, every single one of them, were in panic.

Some news spread quite quickly, especially because many people escaped from Tanzhou Prefecture and chose to seek refuge with their relatives. Naturally, Tanzhou Prefecture was the place with the most people.

"I don't know what's going on in Tanzhou Prefecture. I heard that someone in our city has also been possessed by smallpox?"

"Hehehe, Liunan Lane, do you know why no one has been going there recently? It's because there is smallpox there, and people have died there. I heard that Tanzhou Prefecture is like a dead city now. The court's response policy is of no use to smallpox."

"Well, who says it's not true? The imperial court has no solution. It has been like this in every dynasty. Which one has not been like this? Smallpox is a demon. There is no solution at all."

"I don't know when our Hongzhou Prefecture...has His Majesty issued any decrees? Why haven't I heard anything? Damn, the news transmission in our Tang Dynasty is too slow. It would be great if there was a telegram from Dayan."

"Who said it wasn't? Some things are too late when we know about them. It takes ten days for this decree to come and go, not to mention it's even more difficult in the winter and snow."

"Dayan? You know what? Have you read the Dayan Weekly Report? I haven't read it either, but I heard that Dayan has a solution for smallpox? It's said that it can be 100% prevented."

"What? What do you mean? A 100% defense master? How is that possible! Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

"Yes, this is absolutely impossible. However, what does the Great Xia Weekly say? Here, oh, there is not even a copy of the Great Yan Weekly."

"We don't have the Great Yan Weekly here. This was also said by a businessman who came from the north. That place is close to Great Yan, and there is the Great Yan Weekly to read."

"Oh, it's so painful. This year is the first day of the new year. It's been five years since Zhenguan. Damn it, but I don't feel anything at all. I'm just panicking. This smallpox, damn it!"

"I won't endure it any longer. I want to go to Dayan and leave as soon as possible. Do you want to go?"

“I think after the New Year…”

"Why celebrate the New Year? Let's go to Dayan. No matter how you look at it now, it's better to go to Dayan. We can't stay here anymore. It will be even harder when spring comes."

"..."

In Hongzhou Prefecture, wherever people gather, the topic is almost always the same.

The people's concerns about smallpox can be said to be made public.

After all, Tanzhou Prefecture is located in the Jiangnan Road and is not far from them.

However, they did not know about Dayan's situation.

There is no other reason, because this is already the heartland of the Tang Dynasty, and the Great Yan Weekly cannot reach here after all.

……

Governor's Mansion.

In the lobby.

The dancers were dancing gracefully, and hot stoves were placed all around.

Wang Zhengli took a sip of the wine that had just been warmed.

"Master, according to your instructions, during this period of time, patients infected with smallpox have been continuously sent to different cities in Dayan."

"Many died on the way, but even so, many still made it to Dayan."

"According to what you said, the escorted personnel did not return and stayed in Dayan."

The old butler was reporting on the side.

Wang Zhengli nodded.

He narrowed his eyes, looked at the dancer in the hall, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"That's good."

"Don't stop. Do it secretly. Those who deliver the gifts should give the money to their families."

"Then, store up all the food and vegetables in your home for me, your master. Clear out everything around the governor's mansion."

"We are in our own world, and we don't care about the storm outside."

Wang Zhengli gave the order with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the old butler immediately went downstairs to give orders.

Wang Zhengli took another sip of wine.

She tapped her fingers happily on her knees, enjoying the dance, over and over.

These days, many orders came from Chang'an, but they were all fooled by Wang Zhengli.

Wang Zhengli was very clear about the current situation outside, and he did not intend to get involved in this matter. As for smallpox, Wang Zhengli was well aware of how terrifying it was.

He had already planned to lock himself up in the mansion.

As for disaster relief?

As for command?

As for the people?

It doesn't matter!
Just enjoy yourself. Besides, what can Li Shimin do to you?

He couldn't do anything about himself. At most he could be dismissed or demoted. It didn't matter that the court was ruled by aristocratic families. As long as the storm passed, he could still be reinstated.

"Humph!"

"To fight against smallpox, isn't that just courting death?"

Wang Zhengli shook his head, but the next moment, he frowned again.

"Hiss... In a few days, Fang Xuanling will come to Jiangnan Road. By then, um, it's impossible for me to go to see him."

"Why not just call it sick?"

"Give him all the command power and let them do it on their own."

"You still want to prevent smallpox? You're just dreaming. The history books clearly state it all."

"Throughout the dynasties, didn't it disappear after a large number of people died? It's only just beginning now."

Waiting until summer will be the real nightmare. Li Shimin really overestimates his own abilities and actually wants to control it?"

"However, he is the emperor and needs to let the people see it. I can understand it."

"Just don't take it seriously, just pretend."

"Don't be like the Emperor of Dayan and say something stupid like that we can completely resist smallpox. Even if this stupid talk can keep us safe for a while, it will be exposed one day. I'm afraid Dayan will explode this time."

"Emperor Da Yan is still young after all."

"I don't deny that he can fight and has some wisdom. But, when it comes to handling this kind of problem, he is too rubbish."

"The lessons of the past dynasties are here. Do you really think you are a god? Even if Lao Wang comes, there is nothing he can do."

"Arrogant! Arrogant!"

“This time, Dayan, I’m afraid he’s really going to explode!”

"By then, all the pressure on my aristocratic family will disappear, and this world will still belong to my aristocratic family!"

"Hahaha!!"

"I have to say, Lord Pei is indeed wise. The Emperor of Dayan cannot compare to him."

Wang Zhengli took another sip of wine.

He was already a little tipsy.

Muttering to himself, snorting coldly.

Of course, he had heard of the Dayan Weekly, but he scoffed at everything published there.

smallpox!
There is no way to deal with this thing. This is not only his point of view, but also the point of view of everyone in the past dynasties. Smallpox!

It's the devil!

But in this world, there are no gods who can conquer demons.

He, the Emperor of Great Yan, was really stupid to the extreme. He actually dared to say such words. He was afraid that when Great Xia collapsed, the backlash would directly make him confused.

Thinking of this, Wang Zhengli called the housekeeper again and ordered him to transport more patients to Dayan faster.

……

Changan.

Ganlu Temple.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, it snowed in Chang'an.

The snow started falling yesterday. It was supposed to snow on New Year's Eve.
Regardless of which dynasty it was, this was an extremely auspicious sign.

Heavy snow means a good harvest. This is always true.

In the past, there would be all kinds of praises.
But this year, it's different.

Li Shimin stood on the steps, looking at the large flakes of snow, which seemed bigger than his palms, and his face looked extremely ugly.

Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Wei Zheng and others all stood behind Li Shimin.

The atmosphere was extremely solemn.

"Your Majesty, things in Jiangnan Road are becoming increasingly difficult."

"The Imperial Medical Bureau is urgently looking for a more effective prescription."

"Before, some of the prescriptions recorded in ancient books were not effective."

"After all...after all, for so many years, we have never experienced smallpox. Our understanding of smallpox is based on what is recorded in books."

Fang Xuanling said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I have finished handling the affairs in Chang'an, and will set off for Jiangnan Road tomorrow."

When Li Shimin heard Fang Xuanling's words, he finally seemed to wake up.

Coming back to his senses, he turned his head to look at Fang Xuanling and nodded slightly.

"it is good."

He took a long breath and said in a deep voice.

"But, Xuanling, do you have any way to deal with smallpox?"

"What do you think about doing?"

Fang Xuanling smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, I have never experienced smallpox, but I have thought about and analyzed some of the measures in the Great Words Weekly and I think they are extremely effective."

"Besides that, I will do my best to provide protection so that the people can get through this difficult time as best as possible."

"As for the rest, I, your servant, cannot do it well either."

Li Shimin pursed his lips.

His eyebrows were slightly furrowed.

"Dayan Weekly."

"So...how?"

"It, can it really cure smallpox? Completely cure smallpox?"

Li Shimin paused and asked.

When talking about this topic, his voice trembled a little.

Not only he, but also the people of Chang'an knew about the Great Yan Weekly.

However, there are still controversies about the smallpox vaccine. Of course, the most important thing is that the above-mentioned Dayan Weekly Report has clearly stated that it will only be used by the people of Dayan for the time being, and those who are not registered as officials of Dayan will have to wait until the end.

Li Shimin naturally didn't believe it.

He couldn't believe it.

According to records from all dynasties, smallpox is a demon, and no one can stop the horror of smallpox.

However, Da Yan actually dared to say it so confidently, how could this not make people feel horrified? How could this not make people feel terrified?
"So do you think that so-called smallpox vaccine is useful?"

Li Shimin thought about it and couldn't help asking.

"this."

Fang Xuanling pursed his lips, hesitated, and finally sighed: "Your Majesty, I don't know either."

“Smallpox vaccine!
"I have never heard of this name, and I don't understand the explanation in the Great Yan Weekly at all."

"Whether it is effective or not, I really cannot say for sure."

"But... I can only say, let's hope."

"If this smallpox vaccine is really effective, it will be of endless benefit to our Tang Dynasty and to the people of the world, Your Majesty."

"I have never thought, nor dared to think, that one day smallpox could be completely eradicated, but the Emperor of Great Yan, at least in terms of his determination, we cannot compare with him."

Fang Xuanling's voice was low.

Li Shimin closed his eyes and let his arms hang naturally, facing the heavy snow, like an old man who was about to die.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to rely on Dayan."

"How can it be!"

"It's impossible to even think about a smallpox vaccine. It's not something we humans can do to completely eliminate smallpox."

At this time, Pei Ji spoke, he was a little excited and impatient.

"This must be a trick used by Dayan to force us to beg them. They have achieved their goal."

"Your Majesty, don't think about it."

"If there really was a smallpox vaccine, it would have been available long ago. Why did so many people die throughout the dynasties?"

"Emperor Da Yan will suffer the consequences of his own actions sooner or later!"

"If you tell such a lie to the people, it will definitely be exposed!"

Pei Ji's words were very powerful.

"Huh...true and false."

Wei Zheng let out a long breath and spoke. He shook his head gently and sighed, "But, Your Majesty, the Emperor of Great Yan really did everything that was said in the Great Yan Weekly."

"We still don't know what this smallpox vaccine is like or what its effects are, so it's best not to make any rash statements right now."

"What if it really works, but Da Yan doesn't give it to us? Wouldn't that mean we would be left with nothing to cry about?"

"Even if we can't completely eradicate smallpox, as long as the smallpox vaccine has even a little effect, it will be a huge help to us."

"Now, the Imperial Medical Bureau is almost driven crazy in order to find an effective prescription."

"But there has been no progress at all."

“So…”

Wei Zheng didn't finish his words, but everyone present heard the meaning clearly.

Even Pei Ji did not refute. He opened his mouth but no words came out.

"Gudong!"

Li Shimin swallowed and opened his eyes.

"Okay, let's get down to work."

"Now, it's not just a matter in Jiangnan Road. Chang'an is also about to face tremendous pressure."

"Everyone, you have all been working hard recently."

After Li Shimin finished speaking, he turned and walked towards Ganlu Palace.

Everyone looked at each other, no one spoke, and walked into the snow with full of thoughts.

creak, creak...

The snow was heavy, and a thick layer of it had accumulated on the ground, reaching above the ankles.

Smallpox vaccine!
Perhaps, in order to save the people of the world from danger, in the end, we still have to rely on the Emperor of Dayan!
This is their inner thoughts.

(End of this chapter)