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

But no one said it.

The snow showed no sign of stopping; on the contrary, it got even heavier.

The imperial city seemed to have become a tomb, quiet and scary.

creak creak!

Exchange vaccines?

On the empty bluestone slabs of the imperial city, it seemed as if the sky and the earth had turned into a single silver world. At this moment, the overall picture was destroyed because Fang Xuanling, Pei Ji, Wei Zheng and others walked down the steps.

However, it was snowing heavily.

Soon, their heads, shoulders, and bodies were all covered with snow, which made them fit in with this silver world in a special way.

"Xuanling, when you get to Jiangnan Road, you...you must be careful."

"Smallpox is not as bad as other things after all. If it really invades the body, I'm afraid... At our age, we can't compare with young people. Don't act recklessly. Wang Zhengli has become a complete coward. You have to pay attention."

Wei Zheng turned his head to look at his silent old friend beside him and spoke slowly.

How could he not be worried?
He was worried about the world, the people, and naturally, his old friends.

After all, he is not a saint. In a sense, he is no different from ordinary people.

Among relatives and friends, his worry is naturally normal.

"Yes. Xuanling, the pharmacist is in Tanzhou Prefecture now, eh..."

"I heard that Tanzhou Prefecture has completely become a dead city. Every household has closed its doors and the people dare not go out at all."

"It is estimated that it won't be long before the situation in Hongzhou Prefecture will be the same. Otherwise, Xuanling, why don't you go to Dayan first? Find Princess Changle and see if you can get a smallpox vaccine?"

"Although it is still unclear what the vaccine actually does, it is better to get it than not to get it."

Someone else agreed.

"It's too late." Fang Xuanling shook his head. He looked up at the heavy snow falling all over the sky. He took a deep breath and stretched out his hand. The snowflakes were cold. "Hongzhou Prefecture is leaderless. Everywhere in Jiangnan Road, there are already chaos. Wang Zhengli seems to be determined to shrink. If I don't hurry up, I'm afraid it will cause a disaster. I must hurry to Hongzhou Prefecture."

"Huh... The fifth year of Zhenguan, huh! God really gave us a great gift."

"Otherwise, take advantage of this auspicious snow and get drunk today!"

Fang Xuanling let out a long breath, sighed, and walked forward, breathing rapidly.

Everyone looked at each other and knew that Fang Xuanling was right.

Jiangnan Road and Hongzhou Prefecture are already in chaos.

If you don't get up soon, I'm afraid there will be real chaos!
"Xuanling, I will help you win the first battle. If there is anything, please let someone know immediately. Damn it, at this moment, I really want to know if there is a telegram from Hongzhou Prefecture to Chang'an."

"Technology is not obvious in normal times, but when it comes to a crisis, not having it can be fatal."

Wei Zheng turned his head and looked towards the north.

There, there is Dayan and the Emperor of Dayan!

"telegraph…."

Fang Xuanling smiled bitterly, his eyes full of envy.

At this time, even if we rush to deliver the message as fast as possible, it will still take several days. Look now, there is heavy snow again, so I am afraid it will take more than ten days.

But what about the telegram?
It's almost thirty minutes now.

incredible!

In comparison, the Tang Dynasty was really too backward.

The light of humanity!

The Holy Kingdom of Great Yan!

I'm afraid that this time, all the hope of eradicating smallpox still lies with Dayan. Even though they don't want to admit it in their hearts, this is the fact!
Everyone came out of the Suzaku Gate and left one after another.

Fang Xuanling returned home without any delay and took advantage of the heavy snow to head directly to Jiangnan Road, Hongzhou Prefecture.

Imperial City!

Ganlu Temple.

After everyone left, Li Shimin sat in the empty hall, pressing his hands on his temples, his head feeling dizzy.

"Your Majesty, please go out for a walk."

"On New Year's Day, don't just stay bored in the Imperial City."

Not long after, Empress Changsun's voice was heard.

Li Shimin opened his eyes and saw Empress Changsun and her maids standing in front of him.

Li Shimin glanced at the heavy snow and pursed his cracked lips: "Guanyin, the situation outside is extremely complicated now. Smallpox has begun to spread. I'm afraid Chang'an is not safe now. Let's...let's not go out."

"Now, there aren't many people on the street; it's desolate when you go out."

Li Shimin was a little hesitant.

To be honest, he was actually scared!
Leaving the imperial city.

This is not a big deal normally.

It's normal to take a stroll and enjoy the life.

Not to mention that on the first day of the Lunar New Year, the whole city of Chang'an would celebrate and it would be even more lively. However, this was in previous years. At this time, smallpox was raging in Jiangnan Road, and different reports had also appeared in other roads.

Chang'an, although Chang'an has not shown up yet, it is estimated that it will not last long.

People are terrified.

Who says this is the human world?

"His Majesty."

"It's fine."

"None of us have been out these days, and your Majesty's expression and mood are a little impatient."

"I heard that your majesty has not been able to rest well at night these days? He even stays awake all night long? Hiss..."

“This, won’t work.

"Going out to relax is also the way for recovery that the imperial physician said."

"Let's go, Your Majesty."

"The world is like this, what do we have to be afraid of?"

Empress Changsun said softly.

The maid also agreed with a smile: "Yes, Your Majesty, there is actually no need to worry too much about smallpox. The day before yesterday, His Highness Changle sent another letter, saying that after a while, when Daxia has time to collect it, the smallpox vaccine will be provided to our Tang Dynasty."

There's a letter from Changle!
When Li Shimin heard this, his face darkened and he glared at the palace maid fiercely.

No words were spoken.

After a few breaths, he waved his hand and said, "Alright!"

"Let's go out and take a look. There's no one on the street, so it's safe. But for safety's sake, let's take a bullock cart."

"With such heavy snow, a horse-drawn cart is not as useful as an ox."

"Okay!" Empress Chang Sun agreed.

After exiting the Suzaku Gate, the road on Suzaku Street becomes easier to walk on.

Although there are not many people on the streets now, there are still some people. As long as there are people, the road will be much smoother if you walk around.

The shops on both sides are still open.

Hot mist was also rising between the teahouses and restaurants.

But business, of course, is not as good as before, not to mention compared with previous Chinese New Years, it is even not as good as usual.

Open the curtain.

Li Shimin, Empress Zhangsun and the palace maids all looked around.

“Heavy snow means a good harvest.

"If there hadn't been this smallpox incident, Chang'an would have been very lively today."

Empress Changsun sighed.

Then, Empress Zhangsun nodded slightly and continued, "Since the beginning of the Zhenguan period, our Tang Dynasty has been plagued by natural disasters and man-made calamities. It has been a bumpy road. Alas..."

"But, Your Majesty, don't worry. Even though we stumbled along the way, we finally made it through."

Empress Changsun's voice was slightly low.

Li Shimin remained silent.

Several minutes passed.

"hiss…."

Li Shimin finally couldn't help it. He looked at Empress Changsun, swallowed hard, and took a deep breath. His voice was hoarse but also full of hope.

But amidst the hope, there was also reluctance: "Did Changle's letter say whether the smallpox vaccine was useful? Did he say anything else?"

When Li Shimin asked this question, his hands were clenched tightly.

He felt aggrieved. He didn't say anything about what the palace maid said in Ganlu Palace.

Because he would never agree to it.

The Emperor of Dayan wants to exchange the land of the Tang Dynasty for smallpox vaccine? He’s dreaming!

But now, Li Shimin didn't dare to think about it. If Chang'an really fell, the scene would be so horrible.

However, the most important thing is whether the smallpox vaccine is effective.

Empress Chang Sun frowned.

"This... Your Majesty, Changle doesn't understand this either. What she said in the letter was all what she heard."

"Anyway, there is no smallpox in Dayan right now, so there is no way to know whether it is effective or not."

"However, Changle firmly believes that the smallpox vaccine is absolutely effective and is the way to completely solve the smallpox problem."

"In fact, at this time, we can only rely on the Great Yan Emperor. Otherwise, what can we do?"

Empress Changsun glanced at Li Shimin.

Li Shimin was speechless.

He lowered his head.

Yes, what can I do? What can the Tang Dynasty do?
Does it mean that ending smallpox really still depends on the Emperor of Dayan?

Li Shimin closed his eyes in pain.

I feel really sad!

Smallpox vaccine, what on earth is this!
They walked a long way and strolled around Chang'an City for a long time. Li Shimin was thinking about the smallpox vaccine all the way.

On the way, we saw a tea shop.

There was no one around the tea shop.

In the ice and snow, the fragrance of tea fills the air.

Li Shimin got off the carriage with a spear.

At this time, he wanted to let the cold wind blow.

This head is really about to split apart.

They are all smallpox vaccines, they are all Emperor Yan!
Li Shimin was so jealous that he went crazy.

He really didn't know how he could surpass him.

In the tea shop, there was only an old man brewing tea by the stove.

"Shopkeeper, four bowls of tea."

Li Shimin sat down at a table, stretched out four fingers and shouted loudly.

"Okay, sir, please take a seat."

The old shopkeeper was also very excited, as if it was the first time he opened the business today. He immediately filled four bowls of tea.

Full of….
To top it off, a small plate of dried fruits was also served.

"Sir, hehehe, these dried fruits are free. There are more for you after you finish them."

"This tea is also free to refill. If you need anything, just call me."

The shopkeeper nodded and bowed, very happy.

Li Shimin glanced at the old man with white beard and nodded slightly.

He took a sip of tea.

This tea is really good, maybe because it is brewed for a long time.

Very strong and fragrant.

"Boss, business is not good today."

Li Shimin looked at the shopkeeper who started to add firewood and suddenly asked.

The cold wind howled.

The wind made the tea shop tremble a little, and it kept making a whirring sound.

This is the power of the cold wind, and also the resistance and struggle of the tea shop.

"Hi…."

"Business is bad in winter. My tea stall is outside, so it's cold there. But it's never been as bad as it is now."

"There's nothing I can do about it. Isn't it just because of smallpox?"

"People are panicking. Before, they said business was bad, but there were still people coming in. In the cold weather, people who were leaving or entering the city and didn't want to go to the restaurant would stop by my place to rest. So there were still people coming in. But now it's not like that. It's suddenly bad."

Maybe it’s because I haven’t had any guests for a while, and I haven’t chatted with anyone for a long time.

The old shopkeeper was quite talkative and said a lot with a smile.

Li Shimin nodded.

"Yes, smallpox."

"Now, the shops on this street are having a hard time doing business."

"Just wait. Once the smallpox is over, everything will be fine."

Li Shimin said in a deep voice.

"I hope so."

"But I'm afraid I won't have the chance to see that day. If smallpox really breaks out in Chang'an, I'm sure I won't survive it."

"I know my body has been suffering from minor illnesses over the years. If smallpox comes, I will be dead too."

"I'm just a little unwilling. Excuse me, sir? I really never thought that I would die from smallpox."

"I really don't know when the smallpox vaccine from Da Yan will be delivered."

"If it was earlier, maybe I could still survive."

The shopkeeper sighed.

"Boss, do you believe that Daxia's smallpox vaccine is useful?" Li Shimin raised his eyebrows and asked.

"Believe it, why not?" The shopkeeper stood up immediately and looked at Li Shimin from afar: "This is our only hope."

Everyone knows that there is no cure for smallpox. Throughout the dynasties, the name of smallpox has made people tremble at the mere mention of it.

Now Daxia has given us hope, which is better than waiting for death in despair as before.

Li Shimin listened to the old man's words without saying anything. He lowered his head and drank a sip of tea.

That makes sense.

No matter how effective the smallpox vaccine is, at least the Emperor of Dayan brought hope to people all over the world.

In comparison, I am really too bad.

As bad as always!

Up to now, the Tang Dynasty court can be said to be still continuing all the methods of previous dynasties without any change.

When it comes to smallpox, the Tang Dynasty court, including itself, seemed to have shown nothing but incompetence.

Great inflammation!

Smallpox vaccine!

Li Shimin felt that he should do something for the people of the Tang Dynasty.

I can't just wait like this.

The cold wind was blowing, and at this moment, his mind was extremely clear and he could think of everything clearly.

In one gulp, Li Shimin drank all the tea in the cup.

The tea that was boiling hot just now has become a little cold after just a few words.

It’s cold after all.

Drops of water turn into ice.

That's all!
"go!"

Li Shimin stood up and walked towards the ox cart.

Li Junxian hurriedly followed.

Empress Changsun had no idea what had suddenly happened to Li Shimin. She smiled, paid the bill, and left.

The ox cart started moving again.

Walk towards the imperial city.

In the carriage, Empress Changsun looked at Li Shimin.

"Your Majesty, don't be too stressed. There will always be a way to solve the problem." Empress Changsun comforted. (End of this chapter)