We agreed that you, a weak strategist, would fight against three heroes by yourself?

The originally noisy crowd gradually quieted down, and some people began to think about the man's words.

"Everyone think about it calmly. The governor has always done his best for our people. How could he deliberately let us suffer from the plague? This is just an accident that no one can predict!" The old man continued.

After listening to his words, several impulsive people gradually calmed down.

They looked at each other with a hint of guilt on their faces.

So, everyone slowly dispersed.

Xi Yu only came to Qingzhou at dusk that day.

At the gate of Qingzhou City, a few soldiers looked listless.

However, when they saw Xi Yu arriving, they were suddenly surprised.

Logically speaking, no one should come at this time.

Qingzhou did not take any measures, nor did they say they would not be allowed to leave, nor did they say they would not be allowed to enter.

But outsiders already know that there is a plague here, so generally no one comes.

Of course, there is also a sign at the city gate, telling people not to enter casually.

If anyone asks, explain it to them.

Xi Yu said: "Open the door."

A soldier asked: "You don't know what happened in Qingzhou, do you?"

"Of course I know, that's why I came here." Xi Yu naturally said confidently.

This time, the soldiers were even more surprised.

"What did you say? Are you here for this matter? Are you a doctor?"

However, even doctors are afraid of entering, right?

Indeed, many doctors are hiding away for fear of being infected.

"I'm not a doctor." Xi Yu answered clearly.

"Then what are you doing here?" the soldier asked.

Xi Yu decided to take out the token.

"You see clearly, I am the prime minister of the current dynasty."

Several soldiers were startled.

A soldier quickly came down and looked at the token carefully.

But he doesn't recognize the token either.

But looking at Xi Yu's momentum, I also felt that he might really be the prime minister.

"Are you really the Prime Minister?"

Xiyu nodded.

The soldier then shouted: "Come quickly, the prime minister is here."

Several soldiers came down quickly.

They knelt down together to Xi Yu.

Xi Yu said that he was originally in Quanzhou, a small county in Youzhou, and heard that there was a plague here, so he came to pay attention.

He asked what was going on now.

Xi Yu stood at the gate of the city anxiously, looking anxiously into the city.

His brows were furrowed tightly, and his eyes were full of worry.

Seeing Xi Yu's appearance, the soldiers quickly let him go. Xi Yu hurriedly walked into the city gate.

Entering the city, Xi Yu found that there were very few people on the street.

However, the management measures here are indeed far worse than those across the state. "

Cheng Yu knelt on his knees, kneeling devoutly in front of the Buddha statue, closing his eyes tightly, silently praying to the gods to solve the current raging plague.

At this time, a slight sound of footsteps came.

Immediately afterwards, a voice sounded in Cheng Yu's ears: "Sir, the prime minister is here."

Cheng Yu opened his eyes suddenly, with a surprised look on his face.

He shook his head and said in disbelief: "Don't talk nonsense, why is the Prime Minister here?"

The person who brought the message quickly bowed and saluted, and said firmly: "This is absolutely true, sir. The prime minister is already waiting outside the palace."

When Cheng Yu heard that the prime minister had really arrived, a look of surprise appeared on his face. He quickly stood up and hurried out.

When he really saw Xi Yu, his eyes were full of pain, his legs softened, and he knelt down involuntarily.

Xi Yu couldn't help but feel a pain in his heart when he saw that Cheng Yu was quite haggard.

He quickly stepped forward and said gently: "Get up quickly, don't be anxious." There was a trace of concern in his voice.

Cheng Yu raised his head, his eyes full of gratitude and helplessness. He said in a trembling voice: "Prime Minister, I am... I am incompetent and failed to solve this plague. I am really ashamed!" His face was full of words. of self-blame and pain.

Xi Yu shook his head slightly and said slowly: "How can I blame you for this? This plague is so powerful that it is beyond your control." His eyes were firm and steady.

"The common people are miserable and the subordinate officials really don't know what to do."

Xi Yu frowned slightly, thought for a moment and then said: "Cheng Yu, the top priority for you and me is to find a way to control the spread of the plague and save the people from the dire straits."

Cheng Yu nodded repeatedly and said: "What the Prime Minister said is absolutely true, but this plague is extremely contagious, and I can't think of any good solution for the moment."

"Don't be anxious, we will take our time and we will find a way."

Xi Yu's tone was calm and firm, giving Cheng Yu a glimmer of confidence.

Xi Yu looked at Cheng Yu solemnly and asked, "Cheng Yu, what is the specific situation of this plague? Where did the first patient come from?"

Cheng Yu frowned and replied: "The first patient came from a certain drug store. It is said that he is a clerk in a certain cloth shop." There was a hint of worry in his tone.

Xi Yu thought for a moment and said decisively: "I decided to go and see for myself."

Cheng Yu hurriedly said: "Prime Minister, you shouldn't take risks! I'm afraid there may be danger here." His face was full of worry.

Xi Yu shook his head slightly and said, "I don't want to take risks, but if I don't go, who can take on this important task?"

Cheng Yu was speechless for a moment after hearing this. After a moment of silence, he had no choice but to slowly nod in agreement.

Xi Yu said to Cheng Yu with a serious face: "Cheng Yu, go find someone to make a mask immediately."

Cheng Yu looked at Xi Yu with some doubts and asked, "Prime Minister, what is this mask?"

Xi Yu smiled slightly and explained patiently, "This mask can effectively block the spread of droplets and reduce the risk of infection."

As he spoke, Xi Yu picked up a pen and quickly drew a picture of a mask on paper, saying, "This is what a mask should look like."

Cheng Yu looked at the mask pattern on the paper, nodded, and said, "Prime Minister, I will send someone to do it right away."

Cheng Yu hurriedly called the servants over. He looked serious and handed them the drawings drawn by Xi Yu. He said anxiously, "Hurry up and find someone to make masks according to this drawing. Be quick!"

Then, Cheng Yu With a frown on his face, he said with a sad face: "Prime Minister, many people now say that I did bad things, so God sent this punishment. I really have no words to say!"

Xiyu smiled slightly and comforted: "Cheng Yu, don't pay attention to these nonsense. When facing the plague, people will inevitably have emotions, which is normal. We should focus on saving people."

Xiyu looked at Cheng Yu firmly and said: "Let's go see the first patient, Cheng Yu, you lead the way."

Cheng Yu nodded, with a worried look on his face, and said softly: "Prime Minister, please come this way."

He led Xiyu and several yamen runners towards the drugstore.

Along the way, many shops near the drugstore were closed, and the street presented a bleak scene.

Cheng Yu couldn't help but sigh and said, "This plague has really hurt the people."

After entering the pharmacy, Cheng Yu first winked at the old doctor, then pointed at Xi Yu respectfully and said, "Old doctor, this is the Prime Minister."

When the old doctor heard this, his face suddenly showed a look of astonishment, and then his legs softened, and he knelt down with a "thump", and said in a trembling voice: "I didn't know that the Prime Minister was coming, and I didn't welcome him from afar. I hope the Prime Minister will forgive me." His forehead was pressed tightly against the ground, and he didn't dare to look up.

Seeing this, Xi Yu said gently: "Old man, there is no need to be like this, please get up quickly." His voice was full of kindness and care.

The old doctor stood up tremblingly, looked at Xi Yu with gratitude, and said, "Thank you, Prime Minister."

Xi Yu looked at the empty house, frowned, and asked, "Old doctor, why is it so deserted here, where have all the guys gone?"

The old doctor shook his head tiredly, with a helpless look on his face, and said, "Sir, there are more and more patients these days. Some guys may not have left Qingzhou, but just found a place to hide. They really don't want to face all this. I can't accept more patients."

Cheng Yu looked at all this, frowned, and said worriedly, "What should I do?"

Xi Yu was silent for a moment, then turned to look at Cheng Yu and said, "Go and see the first patient, I wonder if he is still there?"

The old doctor looked at Xi Yu with a sad face, and said tremblingly, "Prime Minister, the first patient is still there. But I really can't do anything, I'm just planning to get him out..."

Xi Yu's brows With a slight frown, he looked at the old doctor and asked in a serious tone: "Why do you want to get the patient out? Is there no other way?"

The old doctor shook his head, a helpless look on his face, and whispered: "Prime Minister, I have tried my best, but this epidemic is coming fiercely, and I am really helpless. The owner of the cloth shop died yesterday..."

The old doctor brought two people to a ward with a solemn look, stopped, turned around, frowned and said to them: "You may be at risk of infection if you go in, so it's better not to go in."

After listening, Xi Yu looked at the old doctor firmly and said: "I'm not afraid, I must go in and take a look."

The old doctor looked at Xi Yu and Cheng Yu, shook his head helplessly, and said: "Okay, since you insist so much, then go in. But the two adults must be careful and come out immediately if you feel any discomfort."

Xi Yu nodded and walked into the ward. His steps were firm and steady, as if he had no fear at all.

The moment he entered the ward, Xi Yu's expression became serious.

On the other side, Tuoba Yu slowly opened her eyes and sat up from the bed in the inn.

She looked shocked, frowned, and muttered to herself: "How could I sleep in the inn?" Her eyes were full of doubts and uneasiness.

Tuoba Yu quickly lowered her head to check her body. When she found that her clothes were intact, a trace of relief appeared on her face, but then she became more confused.

She hurried to the counter and asked anxiously: "Waiter, why am I here? What happened yesterday?"

The waiter saw this and smiled and said: "Miss, you were drunk last night, so you stayed in our inn. Don't worry, nothing unusual happened."

Tuoba Yu frowned, still doubtful: "Really? Why don't I have any impression at all?"

The waiter continued to explain patiently: "Miss, you drank too much last night, and your memory may be a little fuzzy. But don't worry, our inn has always been safe."

The waiter told about Xi Yu.

Tuoba Yu listened to the waiter's explanation, and the uneasiness in his heart was slightly relieved.

She nodded, thanked him, and then turned back to the room, sat on the bed, and fell into deep thought.

Tuoba Yu sat on the bed, recalling what happened last night, and a blush gradually appeared on her face.

She thought of how intoxicated she was while drinking that day, and couldn't help feeling a little shy.

She thought to herself: "That man, he is such a good man. I was so drunk at the time, but he didn't take advantage of me and violate me. He is a gentleman."

A warm emotion surged in Tuobayu's heart, and she couldn't help but feel a little more fond of Xi Yu.

She gently clasped her hands together and said to herself: "I hope I will have the opportunity to see him again in the future. I must thank him properly."

Her eyes were full of anticipation, as if she was looking forward to meeting Xi Yu again.

Tuobayu sat on the edge of the bed, his eyes confused, thinking to himself: "Where should I go next?"

Her brows furrowed slightly, a look of confusion on her face.

"I came out to be angry with my brother, but now, where should I go?"

"And where is the man I love?" There was a hint of sadness in her eyes, "I don't even know where he is, so where should I go to find him?"

Tuobayu's mood became heavier and heavier.

Tuobayu thought it was better to leave first.

Xi Yu hurriedly walked into the ward and cast his eyes directly towards the bed.

Suddenly, a look of surprise appeared on his face, and he shouted out loud: "Isn't this Jia Xu?" His voice was full of surprise.

When Cheng Yu heard Xi Yu's words, he also hurried forward to check, showing the same surprised expression.

He turned to look at Xi Yu and asked in confusion: "Jia Xu? Why is he here?"

Cheng Yu's brows furrowed tightly, his eyes full of confusion.

Xi Yu looked at Cheng Yu, a trace of dissatisfaction flashed on his face, and he asked, "Did you never know who the first patient was?"

Cheng Yu's face turned red instantly. He lowered his head and said with some shame, "Young man... I really don't know."

Xi Yu stared at the unconscious Jia Xu, filled with confusion.

He frowned slightly and whispered softly: "How did Jia Xu come here?"

Afterwards, Xi Yu and Cheng Yu slowly walked out of the ward.

Arriving at the hall, Xi Yu walked straight to the doctor and asked anxiously: "Sir, do you know why this patient appeared in Qingzhou?"

The doctor shook his head, spread his hands, and replied helplessly: "The common people have no idea about this."

Xi Yu thought for a moment, then turned to Cheng Yu and said, "There is no other clue at the moment. Let's go back to the Governor's Mansion first and then make further plans."

Cheng Yu nodded, and the two walked out of the hall together.

At this time, the sky outside was gloomy, and it seemed like a heavy rain was about to pour down.

Returning to the Governor's Mansion, Xi Yu and Cheng Yu sat down in the hall. Xi Yu thought for a moment, then said to Cheng Yu: "We need to send someone to guard the medicine shop. Once Jia Xu wakes up, we will be notified immediately."

Cheng Yu responded: "That's very good. I will arrange for someone to go there."

Xi Yu stood up and paced back and forth in the hall, feeling a little heavy.

He looked at the sky outside the window, secretly praying that Jia Xu would wake up as soon as possible and solve the mystery.

At this time, there was a noise outside the door, faintly mixed with the shouts of the people.

The servant reported again.

Xi Yu and Cheng Yu looked at each other, and Cheng Yu sighed helplessly: "Oh, people are making trouble again, what should we do?"

Xiyu frowned and stood up.

"I'm going to do some ideological work for them. I can't let them continue to act like this."

Cheng Yu quickly stopped him and said anxiously: "No, Prime Minister! The situation outside is chaotic. It's too dangerous for you to go out!"

Xi Yu shook his head firmly.

"I can't sit idly by and do nothing. The people need someone to comfort them."

The people gathered at the door were excited and loud.

Xi Yu appeared at the door with strode, his eyes quickly swept over the excited people, frowned, and shouted loudly: "Everyone, stop!"

Noisy doubts suddenly came from the crowd.

"Who are you? Why should we stop?"

Xi Yu looked calm and said calmly: "Dear folks, I am the Prime Minister and I am here to solve everyone's problems."

At this time, someone suddenly let out an exclamation.

"I remembered! The Prime Minister has been here before, and the person in front of me is indeed him!"

Everyone's eyes turned to the speaker, and then to Xi Yu, their original excitement calmed down a little.

Xi Yu's face was solemn, he raised his voice and said loudly: "Everyone, this is just an accident. I know that everyone is emotionally unstable at the moment, and I can completely understand."

Xi Yu paused for a moment and then said: "However, at a moment like this, we should get through the difficulties together instead of blaming each other."

Whispers began to appear in the crowd.

Xi Yu continued: "If God punishes an official because he has done something wrong, then should God punish me? But I ask myself, have I done anything that is sorry to the people?"

His eyes looked around the crowd.

At this time, the chatter in the crowd gradually subsided, and many people had thoughtful looks on their faces.

They realize that their actions may have gone a little too far.

Seeing this, Xi Yu said while the iron was hot: "Everyone, I believe everyone understands that Master Cheng Yu should not be blamed for this matter."

Xi Yu smiled slightly and continued: "Moreover, many people came to make trouble before, but Lord Cheng Yu never made a move against them. This is precisely because he loves the people like a son!"

Xi Yu cleared his throat and continued: "However, if the people insist on making trouble, then I have to make a law. All troublemakers will be sent to prison!" His voice suddenly became serious, and his eyes were Scanning the crowd sharply.

Xi Yu paused and said earnestly: "Besides, I believe that everyone here has patients at home who need care. Everyone should focus more on taking care of patients instead of making trouble here."

Finally, everyone was persuaded.

So many people started to leave quickly.

Gradually, the door finally became calm. (End of chapter)