Early Ming Dynasty: Turning Clouds and Rains into New Learning Saints

Chapter 115 Restarting Life (First Update)
After night, Zhang Yifan also lit a fire in the middle of the camp and held a bonfire party.

Anyway, the court attaches great importance to the smallpox epidemic. Zhu Yuanzhang is paying attention to what supplies are needed and will give them what they ask for.

The same is true. His braised chicken and so on don't have to worry about food at all.

The barbecue grill is actually very simple to make, and carbon is also a very common thing.

Under Zhang Yifan's arrangement, mutton was transported to Nanjing City. The sergeants in the camp were responsible for cutting it into small pieces, several maids were responsible for threading the mutton skewers, and Zhang Yifan barbecued it himself.As for Princess Lin'an, she would naturally help him.

From the familiarity of the past few days, everyone already knew that this prince-in-law was easy to talk to and had no airs.That little boy has been around Zhang Yifan every day and has become his little follower.

Under the influence of Zhang Yifan, the people in the camp, including the death row prisoners who were doing experiments, only remembered and worried about the horror of the smallpox plague in the dead of night, and almost forgot about it at other times.

Cumin has been introduced to China since the Tang Dynasty. If Zhang Yifan asked for it, the court would naturally provide it.

Zhu Jingjing had never had a relatively rough barbecue in the palace, especially this kind of on-site barbecue.Seeing Zhang Yifan grilling with his own eyes, the grease was crackling on the fire, and cumin was sprinkled on it. The aroma from the barbecue made Zhu Jingjing ask Zhang Yifan several times: Is this delicious?
So, after removing the burnt skewers from the first batch of grilled mutton skewers, I gave them all to my daughter-in-law to try first.

Although the others were sitting by the bonfire, a little away from the barbecue spot, their eyes were fixed on the Princess Consort, and they could vaguely hear their stomachs growling.

"Delicious!" Following Zhang Yifan's instructions, Zhu Jingjing tore and bit the fat and thin pieces of mutton into his mouth, and couldn't help but praise him.

It seemed that she was really enjoying it, her eyes were narrowed to a slit, as if all her feelings were concentrated on the taste.

However, she did not finish the mutton skewers in one go. Instead, she put the remaining half of the skewers to Zhang Yifan's mouth and asked him to eat it too.

Seeing this scene, everyone had a knowing smile on their faces.Everyone's expression was very peaceful.

The son-in-law and the princess are really a couple of gods!
Zhang Yifan became more and more proficient at baking. After Zhu Jingjing ate it, he also shared it with others.

They ate the mutton skewers grilled by the consort himself, and even if some of the meat pieces were burnt, they were reluctant to tear them off.Chew it slowly in your mouth, enjoying it very much.

Zhu Jingjing was also interested, so Zhang Yifan gave him personal guidance. As a result, to Zhang Yifan's shame, after Zhu Jingjing got started, the mutton skewers were all cooked just right and absolutely not burnt.

In this regard, he could only lament that Zhu Jingjing's foodie attributes coupled with her talent in cooking.It seems that if you train it well in the future, you will be able to eat a lot of delicious food.

So, after a few days, several of the death row inmates who had been vaccinated with cowpox were completely healed, except for a little discomfort at the beginning. The small wounds on their arms were also scarred, and there was nothing wrong with them.

After discussing with the imperial doctor, Zhang Yifan confirmed that these death row prisoners had been infected.So, the next step is the final step.

This step was originally difficult.It is to verify whether these death row inmates will be fine if they come into contact with people infected with smallpox?
Originally, the court's approach was to transport people infected with smallpox to the vicinity of the camp, so that once there were results here, they could be verified immediately.

As a result, if someone got smallpox, it would only be discovered after the acne had symptoms, and it might be concealed, or it might be reported late, and then the government tried their best to escort the person infected with smallpox to the capital.

A small number of people died on the road; others, just like this ancient traffic, were fine while they were still on the road!
In terms of cows, when a cow is about to recover, it is enough to infect another healthy cow; however, people cannot use this relay method.

Therefore, it was up to these condemned prisoners to take the initiative to go to those who were infected with smallpox.

If it were the original, this would also be a problem.

First, those escorting death row prisoners did not dare to get close to them, for fear of being infected.Second, whether death row prisoners can cooperate well is also a problem.

But now, under the influence of Zhang Yifan and Zhu Jingjing, most people have confidence in the results to be verified.

No, when these death row inmates were about to leave, they all took the initiative to ride horses instead of taking cars.

Facing Zhang Yifan and Zhu Jingjing's farewell, Ye Boju clasped his fists and said earnestly: "The consort and the princess's great kindness, the sinner will be grateful. If you don't die, you will travel all over the world and do your part to vaccinate the people of the world!"

Several other death row inmates also echoed, all full of gratitude to Zhang Yifan and Zhu Jingjing.

With the dignity of a consort and a princess, I can accompany them and not treat them as real prisoners on death row.The days we spent together were like a dream and will never be forgotten in this life.

After hearing this, Zhang Yifan just smiled and replied: "It's not a big favor or not. I only did this to ask for reward from my father. You should atone for your sins, learn lessons from now on, restart your life, and live a good life!"

He said so, but Ye Boju and others always treated him with respect.

Those who escorted them were also divided into two groups.

A group of sergeants are on the outer guard, to follow the death row prisoners closely; there is another group, newly sent, to watch all of them from the outside.

After they rode Juechen and left, Zhang Yifan, Zhu Jingjing and others were still unable to leave the camp and needed to stay until news came.

The plague is really terrible, and there must be no way for the plague to spread in Nanjing.Zhang Yifan naturally agreed with this. This is a mature and prudent approach.For him, it was just a matter of camping out for a while longer.

The situation on this side of the camp is always watched by people with good intentions from afar.And they will pass the news they see back to the city of Nanjing.

Therefore, the cheerful atmosphere in the camp first gave them confidence; when the death row prisoners accepted the smallpox from the cows, appeared in their sights alive and well, and left quickly, it detonated their expectations. long-lasting hope.

"Have you seen it? I just said it. The consort and the princess have gone in, so there must be no problem!"

"It doesn't matter what you say. Looking at the atmosphere there, there are no signs of anything bad. I should have known that what the consort said was true!"

"Be cautious, still be cautious, wait until the final result comes out!"

"If you still don't believe it, why don't you make a bet? You won't have to worry about smallpox in the future!"

"Let me tell you, the prince-in-law is talented in medical skills. Didn't the court announce it before? Smallpox is not a problem at all for the prince-in-law!"

"..."

As the news spread, the city of Nanjing became generally optimistic.Most people had happy smiles on their faces.

Once smallpox becomes truly curable, not only will the possibility of children dying in infancy be greatly reduced, but adults will also be able to relax and not have to worry about dying from smallpox infection or leaving ugly scars.

Just like that, about half a month later, a fast horse galloped along the official road. When he saw a crowded place, or when there were many people on the official road, he shouted: "Smallpox is saved! Smallpox is saved!" There is help..."

He also carried a flag on his back, and the flag was also embroidered with the four characters "Smallpox can be saved."

Hearing the shouts of the fast horse and seeing the words on the horse's back, people along the way knew that the consort's method of treating smallpox had been verified and was true!

This time, they were all excited.Everyone is planning to get vaccinated against cowpox as soon as possible according to the prince's advice.

Such fast horses rushed to the capital in three consecutive batches, about half an hour apart.

In the Forbidden City, Zhu Yuanzhang was handling government affairs when he suddenly heard noise coming from outside.

You know, the Forbidden City is very big. If the noise coming from outside is not big enough, it will never reach the Imperial City.

Suddenly, his heart moved and he turned his head to look outside the hall.

During this period, even if he was the emperor, the thing he was most concerned about was whether the method to prevent and control the smallpox plague was really effective.

"Father, it's cheers!" Prince Zhu Biao was also present. He heard something faster and said to Zhu Yuanzhang in surprise, "There must be good news!"

It had been nine years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. If it was a good news or something like that, everyone in the capital would have been accustomed to it, and there was no way it would cause such a big commotion.

There is only one possibility. It is that the smallpox plague, which has been of greatest concern to everyone in the capital during this period, could cause such a big commotion if there is good news.

Zhu Yuanzhang was naturally thinking the same thing. When he was about to speak, he suddenly heard the sound of rapid footsteps outside. He saw an officer of the Jinyi Guards running in. He knelt down at the door of the palace and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang from a distance in ecstasy. The report said: "Your Majesty, there is news. None of the five death row prisoners serving smallpox patients was infected with smallpox. It has been confirmed by the imperial doctor and the local government that the consort's method is effective."

After finishing speaking, a memorial was held up high.

When the eunuchs in the main hall saw it, they hurriedly stepped forward, took the memorial, then hurriedly turned back and presented the memorial to the emperor.

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help smiling on his face. He immediately took the memorial with great joy and read it immediately.

"Hahaha..." After scanning ten lines, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately burst out laughing, laughing very happily.

From now on, Daming is no longer afraid of the smallpox plague!

The others in the hall also laughed.When the common enemy of mankind is overcome, personal grudges disappear.

Both Li Shanchang and Hu Weiyong were smiling happily.

This news is recognized by everyone as good news, and it is absolutely good news for everyone!

After Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, he looked at Zhu Biao and said: "You lead all the civil and military officials and go outside the city to welcome your brother-in-law and sister back to the city!"

(End of this chapter)