Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law.

"Your Majesty, I request your permission to lead the troops to attack Jinxia and avenge this blood feud." Wu Yanqing stepped forward and asked.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to go with Duke Wu." Xiao Jing said.

"I understand your feelings, my two dear ministers, but I asked you to come here because I have another important matter to entrust to you," said Chen Mo.

"We will obey your Majesty's orders." Wu Yanqing and Xiao Jing said in unison.

Chen Mo tapped his fingers lightly on the desk. After considering for a while, he said in a deep voice, "Wu Yanqing."

"The minister is here."

"I order you to lead a thousand brave guards and rush to Longyou immediately. You will be in full command of the garrison in Longyou." Chen Mo ordered.

Originally, there were nearly 30,000 garrison troops left in Shuofei County, Yuzhou. After Jin Xia withdrew from Longyou, these 30,000 garrison troops naturally took back Longyou and stationed in Longyou.

Chen Mo was worried that when the army attacked the Jinxia barbarians, Jinxia would most likely think of opening up the situation from Longyou, so he asked Wu Yanqing to go to Longyou to take charge.

Yue Ruyan is pregnant now, so Chen Mo can't let her lead the troops.

"Yes." Wu Yanqing was stunned for a moment, but he quickly figured out the connection and agreed.

Xiao Jing looked at Chen Mo expectantly, obviously wanting to ask, what about himself?

"Xiao Jing." Chen Mo looked at Xiao Jing.

"The minister is here."

"I order you to stay in the capital and await the orders of the Queen and Lord Geng." Chen Mo said.

Hearing this, Xiao Jing was shocked.

He understood that Duke Wu had gone to Longyou, Concubine Zhuang (Yue Ruyan) was pregnant, and he himself stayed in the capital, so His Majesty was going to lead the army in person.

Moreover, His Majesty also asked Geng Ge Lao and the Queen to restrain him. Even if His Majesty did not lead the army in person, he would not dare to act rashly. In fact, he had no other thoughts.

My daughter is pregnant with your Majesty's child.

Xiao Ya is also your majesty's concubine.

The Xiao family's current status is already high enough, and it can be said that it has completely tied down the Wei Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, I obey your command." Xiao Jing said.

After Wu Yanqing and Xiao Jing left, Chen Mo called Geng Songfu again and ordered him to supervise the country.

With Jin Xia so restless, Chen Mo had to lead the troops himself to wipe out Jin Xia.

Weiyang Palace.

The hall was spacious and bright. Wu Mi sat behind a long desk, doing needlework while chatting with Han Anniang.

Xia Zhining and Xia Zhiqing were there too, their heads full of pearls and jade, shining brightly in the sunlight shining in from the window. They were beautiful and each was holding a baby girl in their arms, Xia Zhining's daughters, Chen Li and Chen Xin. They looked at everyone with a smile on their faces and occasionally interjected a word or two.

Yi Shiyan sat beside Wu Mi, her clothes slightly exposed, and fed her daughter Chen Nianmo in front of everyone.

Listening to Han Anniang talking about Chen Mo, Yi Shiyan immediately took over the conversation: "Your Majesty, whose sister's palace is he in now?"

Han Anniang shook her head, and Wu Mi smiled slightly and said, "Sister Zhuang Fei is pregnant, and now His Majesty goes to the Observatory frequently."

"Hmph." Xia Zhining snorted and continued, "The new generation is better than the old. I'm afraid that we old people have been forgotten by His Majesty."

After giving birth, Xia Zhining felt that her needs were stronger than before, and Chen Mo didn't come to her and her sister's palace often these days. With her personality, she was embarrassed to take the initiative to ask for sex, and she couldn't help but feel some complaints in her heart.

"I was wondering why I kept yawning today. When I was outside, I heard someone scolding me. It turned out to be Zhining." Chen Mo walked quickly into the inner hall.

"His Majesty."

Wu Mi and the others looked delighted, and sweet voices suddenly rang out.

Even Chen Li and Chen Xin were laughing.

However, both children are not even one year old and cannot speak yet.

"What day is it today? An Niang and Xiao Lu are here." Chen Mo walked slowly to the front, found an embroidered cushion and sat down, then opened his arms to the child in Xia Zhining's arms: "Little Lizhi, let father hold you."

"This is Xin'er. The one your sister is holding is Little Lizhi. It's true that the new generation is better than the old. She doesn't even recognize her own daughter."

If Xia Zhining had just some complaints just now, she was really angry now and even admitted her mistakes to her own two daughters.

Chen Mo looked embarrassed. Chen Li and Chen Xin were twins and were only half a year old. How could he tell them apart? But they were his daughters after all. If he couldn't even tell them apart, then it was his fault.

Chen Mo slapped himself, took Chen Xin from Xia Zhining's arms, and teased, "It's all father's fault, Xin'er, please forgive father. Xin'er didn't say anything, which means she agreed. Xin'er is so good, come, give me a kiss."

When Xia Zhining heard this, she immediately rolled her eyes at Chen Mo.

Wu Mi also said, "It's not a bad day. Today's weather is good, and they live close to the Weiyang Palace, so I asked someone to invite them over to sit and talk."

Chen Mo nodded, hugged Chen Xin, and then took Chen Li from Xia Zhiqing's arms and said, "These two sisters are too similar. Now that they are still young, it is really hard to tell them apart. We need to make two longevity locks, engrave their names on them, and wear them to distinguish them."

"You can't even recognize your own daughter, how dare you say that." Xia Zhining was still angry.

"I've already told the people below to do it." Xia Zhiqing had already made arrangements. To be honest, if her sister hadn't reminded her, she would have found it difficult to tell.

"Nuoer and the others are still in class?" Chen Mo asked.

Xia Zhiqing, Wu Mi, and Han Anniang all nodded.

"Where did my husband go just now?" Xiaolu finished feeding the child, her broad chest was tinged with red. She pulled her clothes and looked up at Chen Mo, her beautiful eyes sparkling and slightly moist.

Chen Mo handed Chen Li to Xia Zhiqing to hold, and took Chen Nianmo from Xiaolu's arms, sighing and saying, "I came from the Imperial Study. Something big happened in the north."

"Wa wah wah" Chen Nianmo burst into tears as soon as he left his mother's arms, crying so sadly.

The little deer had to be picked up again, and Chen Nianmo stopped crying immediately.

Chen Mo: "..."

"Your Majesty, what happened in the north?" Wu Mi asked quickly.

The plague was a confidential matter and Chen Mo had kept it a secret, so Wu Mi didn't know about it yet.

"A plague broke out in Youzhou, and even affected Cangzhou and Gaozhou. Preliminary judgment is that it was transmitted by the beef and mutton supplied to Youzhou Fuze Restaurant. After investigation, these cattle and sheep came from Jinxia. So I judge that this matter is very likely a conspiracy of Jinxia." Chen Mo said in a deep voice.

"what?"

Hearing this, the women present were all shocked.

Almost everyone, from the common people to the imperial court, knew about the plague and was terrified when talking about it.

In order to show respect for the plague, people even called the plague "God of Plague".

Even in some remote areas, some people burn incense and offer sacrifices to the God of Plague in order to protect the whole family from disease and disaster.

"Wouldn't that mean a lot of people would die?" Han Anniang said worriedly, "Even Gaozhou has been affected, so what about Qingzhou?"

"Qingzhou hasn't. The death toll reported at the beginning was already over a thousand, and the number of infected people was no less than ten thousand. The court has already sent the imperial physician there first, but the current number has not been reported yet." Chen Mo said, sighing: "I have already issued an order to let Geng Songfu supervise the country. I will hand over the imperial guards of the capital to Ruyan, and Mi'er will take over the imperial guards first."

Wu Mi understood something after hearing this, and temporarily suppressed his chaotic thoughts, and asked worriedly: "Your Majesty, are you going to the north too?"

Chen Mo nodded: "This group of Jinxia barbarians have been killing the people of Zhongzhou during the Xuanhe and Yong'an years of the previous dynasty. Now they have resorted to such a heartless method as plague. If we don't wipe them out, how can the souls of the people and soldiers who have been killed by them rest in peace in the nine springs?"

"You still want to send troops to attack Jinxia?" Xia Zhining was shocked. Seeing Chen Mo nod, she continued: "Didn't you just say that there is an outbreak of plague in Youzhou and other places? If we send troops at this time, won't the army also be infected?"

"Now we just need to send the troops over there. Speed ​​is of the essence. When the plague subsides, we will launch a surprise attack on Jinxia as soon as possible." A cold light flashed in Chen Mo's eyes.

"Are we going to fight again?" Han Anniang was worried and asked, "Then Erlang, when are you going to leave?"

"tomorrow."

"Ah, Erlang, why don't you wait until the plague is over before going? If you are accidentally infected with the plague, what will happen to me and Chong'er?" Han Anniang was about to cry.

"Such a big thing has happened, I have to go and take a look. Besides, Yiren will be with me. Mi'er is familiar with her medical skills. She will be fine, An Niang doesn't have to worry." Chen Mo said.

"But but."

How could Han Anniang not be worried? That was a plague. She had heard from the elders in the village that no one infected with the plague could survive.

No matter how advanced Nalan Yiren's medical skills are, there are always exceptions to everything.

"Your Majesty, An Niang is right. You should wait until the plague is over before leaving." Wu Mi was also worried. What would they do if something bad happened?

"I have made my decision and everything is arranged."

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Chen Mo moved the embroidery cushion and sat next to Han Anniang. He took her delicate hand and held it tightly, saying, "Don't worry, nothing will happen. As long as Jin Xia is pacified, the world will be completely peaceful. Then we will have plenty of time to spend together."

"You say that every time." Han Anniang snorted.

"Mother An, it's really okay. With my strength, the plague can't hide from me."

"You're just bragging." Han Anniang leaned her head on Chen Mo's shoulder, tears still swirling in her eyes. After a moment, she said, "Erlang, you can go, and I will go with you."

"I'm going there for something important. Why are you following me? Isn't that just causing more trouble?"

Han Anniang was only a ninth-rank warrior, and her temperament was indecisive, just like a sheep.

"I can take care of you. Although Miss Nalan is a skilled doctor, she doesn't look like she can serve others, and the soldiers are all rough and uncouth. In short, I won't feel at ease if only Miss Nalan accompanies you." Han Anniang said.

"Sister Anniang, I'll just go with him." Xia Zhining said.

"No, Xiao Li'er and Xin'er are only a few years old and still need your care." Chen Mo rejected it outright.

"Then sister will go. Nuoer and Youyou are grown up now." Xia Zhining said.

"Zhiqing can't do it either, because she has never been in the army. Xiaolu is even less suitable." Chen Mo said quickly when he saw Xiaolu was eager to try.

"It's a pity that Ruyan is pregnant, otherwise she would be the most suitable one." Wu Mi said.

Then she thought of Xiao Yunxi again.

With children, no.

Yang Qingqing can.

But the matter of the title of Marquis of Hongdu County has never been let go.

"Let Yuzhu follow him." Seeing that An Niang insisted on following him alone and taking care of him, Chen Mo had no choice but to choose Yuzhu after thinking about it.

Yuzhu, your strength is pretty good.

Decisive and straightforward.

She used to be Xue Lan's maid. She was caring and obedient.

But Han Anniang was still a little dissatisfied and hoped that Chen Mo could bring one more.

"An Niang, I'm going to fight, not to enjoy myself." Chen Mo said with a wry smile.

Seeing that Chen Mo was determined and could not be changed, Han Anniang stood up and walked out of the hall.

"An Niang, where are you going?" Chen Mo was stunned.

"I have something to tell Yuzhu. Ask her to take good care of you." Han Anniang said without turning her head, and quickened her pace.

Chen Mo: "..."

...

As the order was issued, Chang En, who had already assembled an army of 10,000, quickly led his troops to the territory of Suzaku Guard to receive equipment.

Everyone has a compound bow.

One hundred red cannons, enough shrapnel
Several clay pot bombs.

By the next morning, Chang'en had prepared everything.

Chen Mo took the 3,000 guards (personal guard camp) led by Commander Sun Meng, Yuzhu, Nalan Yiren, and Chang'en's 10,000 troops and rushed to the north.

Late August.

Arrived in Qingzhou.

Chen Mo asked Chang En and Sun Meng to wait in Nanyang, Qingzhou.

He took Yuzhu, Nalan Yiren and nearly a hundred guards and headed for Youzhou with light equipment.

When passing through Gaozhou and Cangzhou, Nalan Yiren went to see the people infected with the plague.

The answer we get from this is that this plague is not cholera.

Chen Mo asked her if she was sure.

Nalan Yiren said that the problem was not serious, but if they wanted to find the right remedy, it would be best to first look at the cattle and sheep that were spreading the plague.

Early to mid-September.

Chen Mo and his party arrived in Youzhou.

The governor of Youzhou, the magistrate of Maguan County Guo Ning, the magistrate of Sheng'an County and the general stationed at the border Zhao Liang came to greet him.

Upon learning that His Majesty was coming in person, the Youzhou prefect broke out in a cold sweat on his back, knowing that this matter was indeed a big deal.

From the prefect of Youzhou, Chen Mo learned that since the outbreak of the plague, the death toll in Youzhou alone has reached 30,000, and the number of infected people has exceeded 100,000.

The situation in Cangzhou is under control, with no more than a thousand deaths and no more than a thousand infected people.

There are only a dozen people in Gaozhou.

Upon hearing this number, Chen Mo's face turned dark.

Youzhou had already suffered heavy losses from Jinxia's invasion. Although the number of nine out of ten houses being empty was a bit exaggerated, the number of five or six out of ten houses being empty was still possible. Now the plague had taken away tens of thousands of people, which undoubtedly brought Youzhou, which had just regained its vitality, to the bottom of the valley.

When he saw Chen Mo's reaction, the Youzhou prefect's body trembled violently.

But now is not the time to hold anyone accountable.

In order to quell the plague as soon as possible, Chen Mo and Nalan Yiren rushed to Sheng'an County as soon as possible.

In order to control the spread of the plague, although the bodies of the first batch of people who were infected and died were burned, a few bodies were still left behind in order to find out the truth.

(End of this chapter)