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Chapter 467 Making trouble
Shi Liu's hope was ultimately dashed, because within a few days, the city was completely shrouded in panic.

More and more people were infected with the cold, and even the patients who were temporarily accommodated in the government's houses died a lot in a single day.

Not to mention that many people in the mansions of the rich and powerful also caught the cold one after another, first the servants, then the masters—

Doctors from all over the city organized themselves to study the disease every day and finally came to a conclusion that this was an epidemic, which had similar symptoms to the common cold, but was more severe than the common cold. There was no medicine for it, and the only outcome was death.

Those who have been ill for a long time but are still alive are those who are in good health normally.

Most of the dead were the elderly, the weak, women and children.

Prefect Cheng was so worried that several of his hair turned white. He had just taken over as prefect last year, and within just one year, an epidemic broke out in his jurisdiction. Hundreds of people have died so far. If this continues, his official career will be over!

He placed all his hopes on the doctors and met with them in person, asking them to find out the source of the epidemic and prescribe medicine that could cure it.

At the same time, he still dared not withdraw the blocked city gates. If the gates were opened, most people would flee the city overnight. If the disease was brought to other places and spread widely, he would be blamed for his own death.

But as more and more people were infected with the cold, the death toll also increased, and the people began to panic. Many of them blocked the city gate and clamored for the government to open the gate. They wanted to escape the city and save their lives. They did not want to stay here and wait to die!

How could Prefect Cheng dare to open the city gates? He could only use thundering means to suppress the rebellion, while hoping that the doctor would quickly develop a cure.

As for Shi Liu, fortunately she reacted quickly. She asked everyone to take medicine, wash their hands frequently, go out less, and wear masks when going out. After a few days, everyone is still healthy.

There was enough food in stock, and when chaos broke out in the city, she would have people close the doors and windows completely and not go out anymore.

But if the city is sealed like this for a long time, it will not be able to stop the problem. If all the people in the city are infected, it will be useless for them to hide here.

Now it depends on whether we can develop a medicine to cure this disease as soon as possible.

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In the early morning, the mist covered the whole city like a veil, giving people a depressing and hazy feeling.

The bluestone pavement in the west of the city was slightly damp, exuding a sense of decay.

The houses on the street had their doors and windows tightly closed, and occasionally a few faint coughs could be heard, making people feel depressed for no reason.

There were so many patients in the west of the city that there might not be enough space to accommodate them if they were gathered together. Therefore, the patients in the west of the city were not concentrated together. They were all kept in their own homes. Every day, a doctor would come to check on them, and a pharmacist would bring them medicine. There was also porridge prepared by the government's porridge sheds.

The government was considerate and provided free medicine and porridge. However, as people died every day, the atmosphere in the west of the city became heavy. The people had no way of expressing their gratitude and were in a very bad mood.

After all, watching relatives and neighbors die, and suffering from illness yourself, not knowing when you will die, it is impossible not to panic.

Moreover, they said they were still at home, but they could not even step out of the west gate of the city. It was no different from being guarded here and waiting to die.

Aren't the authorities locking them up here just to let them slowly die?
Who wants to die?
They don't want to die!
Finally, someone couldn't suppress his emotions any more, and gathered a group of people who had caught a cold but weren't seriously ill and started making a fuss. Even those who were too sick to walk followed suit, hoping to escape and find a way to survive outside.

"Let us out, we want to get out!"

"It's been so many days, and drinking your medicine is useless. We want to get out. We don't want to wait to die!"

"Dr. Qin in the state capital is a good doctor. We are going to the state capital to ask Dr. Qin to treat us!"

"Yes! Doctor Qin will definitely be able to cure us!"

"Let us out! Let us out now!"

"put……"

The crowd was so agitated that they almost broke through the checkpoint at the entrance of the town.

Dozens of officers were almost unable to resist them.

The checkpoint was about to be breached.

At this time, a large group of officers rushed over and blocked the exit tightly.

"Retreat immediately! Anyone who dares to take another step forward will be charged with treason!"

But everyone was filled with the thought that they did not want to be locked up here and wait for death and wanted to escape and find a way to live. Although they were a little afraid, it only lasted for a moment and then they continued to rush forward.

Considering that there were so many of them together, would these officers dare to kill them all?
Besides, if I don’t escape, I’ll die sooner or later, so why not give it a try?
Seeing that the people were advancing instead of retreating, the officers were frightened and held their swords tightly, waiting for orders from their superiors.

Should we arrest all these troublemakers or kill a few of them to intimidate others?

The bowstring is fully drawn and ready to shoot.

Just then, a group of people came out of a private house outside the city's west market entrance.

This is where the doctors are studying the epidemic.

The leading doctor stepped forward and comforted everyone, saying, "I have good news to tell you. We have found a cure for this disease. Don't worry, just wait two days. Once the medicine is prepared, you will slowly get better after drinking it!" Everyone looked at the man who was speaking, half believing and half doubting his words.

"I recognize him. He is Doctor Huang from Tong'an Clinic. He cured my mother's illness before!"

"Then can you trust what he said? Has he really found a way to cure our disease?"

"Dr. Huang is a good doctor, he won't lie to us..."

The crowd was whispering to each other, but no one took a step back.

After all, what if they were deceived?

Unless we boil the medicine now and give it to them to drink, we can see if it can really cure them!

Doctor Huang then asked, "Everyone has heard of Doctor Xiao Wang from Xingsheng Pharmacy, right?"

Many people nodded, saying they understood.

"My father's legs have been in trouble for many years. Thanks to Dr. Xiao Wang's acupuncture, although he can't walk as fast as a flying bird, at least he can walk slowly now."

"My mother's waist has been in trouble since she was young. She can't stand up straight every time it hurts. It's all thanks to Doctor Xiao Wang who gave my mother acupuncture!"

"And my wife too..."

"Two days ago, Doctor Xiao Wang came to see me. He was very kind and compassionate. He is a good doctor..."

Everyone started talking about it, but they were all wondering, what happened to Doctor Wang?
Even if Doctor Xiao Wang is a good doctor, he might listen to the government and deceive them.

Doctor Huang said: "This time it was Doctor Xiao Wang who found out the symptoms of this epidemic, and discussed with several of our doctors to prepare a prescription that can cure the disease! Doctor Xiao Wang's medical skills are also very impressive to us. You should trust us. Just wait for two more days, and the prepared medicine will be boiled immediately for everyone to drink, and cure everyone's illness--"

When everyone heard that it was Doctor Wang who found the cause of the disease and prescribed a cure, they looked at each other and couldn't help but feel excited.

Everyone says that Doctor Xiao Wang is a good doctor. His uncle is the imperial physician who treats the emperor. Who knows, maybe Doctor Xiao Wang can really cure their illnesses?
With hope, everyone looked at the officers who were blocking the exit and, fearing death, they all retreated.

A dispute was thus stopped, and the officials heaved a sigh of relief. If they really had to take action against these civilians, they would inevitably feel reluctant, but if they really insisted on breaking through the checkpoints and escaping, they would never let them go.

By then, there will be bloodshed.

Fortunately, fortunately.

The leading lieutenant also bowed to Doctor Huang and said, "Thank you, Doctor Huang, for rescuing us."

Doctor Huang said: "It's not a relief, Doctor Xiao Wang really found the root cause of the disease and prescribed a good prescription to cure it!"

"really?!"

The deputy captain thought that the people were deliberately deceived and asked to retreat in order to relieve the siege, but he didn't expect it to be true!
He was very happy at the moment and asked someone to tell the prefect the good news.

When Prefect Cheng heard the good news, he could not sit still and immediately rushed here to meet Doctor Xiao Wang in person.

"Doctor Xiao Wang, are you sure you can really cure this disease?"

Doctor Wang said solemnly, "I have read through all the medical books and visited the people who were infected. I have concluded that this epidemic was caused by a special fruit. The family of the patient who first developed this disease and died a few days ago also confirmed that this person started to feel unwell because he ate this wild fruit by mistake.

Therefore, I devoted myself to studying this fruit, and finally found a way to cure the disease. I have tested it on rabbits and I believe there should be no problem. "

Prefect Cheng was delighted to hear this. "Doctor Wang is truly a kind-hearted doctor! This time, it is all thanks to you. Don't worry, after the epidemic is resolved, I will report this matter truthfully and will never forget your contribution, Doctor Wang!"

Doctor Wang said calmly, "It is the duty of a doctor to save the dying and the wounded. I am very happy that I was able to save their lives."

He said with a sense of shame, "If I could have prepared the right medicine earlier, those people might not have died."

"But Doctor Xiao Wang can save more people. The whole Daming Prefecture will be grateful to you, Doctor Xiao Wang!"

Speaking of this, Prefect Cheng was also emotional, but the person has passed away. It is a blessing in disguise that he can come up with a good prescription to cure the disease, save the remaining people and reduce the death rate.

I dare not think about it. If the medicine to cure the disease cannot be made, all the people infected with the disease will die, and eventually everyone in the city will be infected with the disease. By then, Daming Prefecture will be finished.

Just talking about the great epidemic in the previous dynasty, enough people from two states died. It was really a hell on earth. In order to prevent the spread of the disease, the people of Tongan County were burned to death in the end...

What a cruel and inhumane thing that is.

Prefect Cheng simply couldn't bear to think about what would happen if Daming Prefecture reached that point.

Therefore, he was very grateful to Doctor Xiao Wang for prescribing a good prescription to cure his illness.

He is worthy of being the most outstanding descendant of the Wang family, a family of medicine for generations!
I believe the next chief judge of the Imperial Medical Service is just around the corner.

Doctor Wang is an expert in acupuncture and moxibustion, and he has made such a great contribution this time, so he will definitely be admitted to the Imperial Medical Bureau.