RPAGF Chapter 437 You have to go even if you don’t want to go
Chapter 437 You have to go even if you don’t want to go
Chapter 437 Whether you want to go or not, you have to go
Helian Yue pondered for a moment and told him not to worry, that he would find a way if the imperial court did not send the goods over soon.
The plague came quickly and strangely, and after thinking it over, he felt that it was inextricably linked to that small group of northern barbarians from yesterday.
Gu Yunqi stayed here for the time being; he was going to investigate the Northern Barbarians.
He finally managed to sneak in, and after wandering around for a long time, he finally found Chiduotu's camp.
Despite suffering so many defeats in a row, the barbarian was still in a good mood and watched the dancers perform even after turning away in a fit of rage.
Balu poured him a drink, his face showing a smug look of triumph.
"Boli, the man I sent has returned with news."
"The epidemic has already begun to spread within the Dajing military camp, and it will probably be almost over in a few days."
Chiduotu was overjoyed and burst into laughter, downing the hot wine in his bowl in one gulp.
So what if those guys from Da Jing are good at fighting? So what if they forced him to retreat? They still have ways to win without a fight!
"Pass down the order! Let's keep the bonfire burning today so we can celebrate!"
They were very loud, and Helian Yue could hear them clearly even though they were quite far away.
Sure enough, those people they noticed were the problem yesterday; both the horses and the people were probably infected with the disease.
He went back and ordered the shadowy figure and the iron-clad man to set off overnight back to the capital to buy medicinal herbs from those people, as quickly as possible.
In just one night, even more people collapsed at the base.
The military doctor was extremely worried, and even after increasing the dosage of the medicine time and time again, the patients still did not seem to improve.
Jun Shuyan received the news three days later, and his hands were trembling as he held the letter.
"Guards! Buy up medicinal herbs on a massive scale! Collect as many as possible from the capital and send them out as soon as possible!"
He had already finished court, but he immediately ordered Eunuch Cui to bring the court back to session.
The national treasury has almost no silver left after spending money on the soldiers in the north to get through the winter, and this time those old fogies have to pay it off even if they don't want to.
As a result, many senior officials who had not yet returned home were summoned back. They thought the emperor had forgotten to mention something and complained about the trouble, unaware that something serious had happened.
Once everyone had arrived, Jun Shuyan finished speaking in a few words, then told them they had better be perceptive.
Hearing that it was a plague, everyone shuddered in fear, but the thought of having to spend money again made their hearts ache.
The nation is facing a crisis, and this is a major one! If they don't contribute more, they will definitely be criticized.
The people below the hall expressed their opinions one after another. After going around in circles, Jun Shuyan did not say anything, but kept tapping his fingers on the dragon table.
Those blows felt like daggers falling on their necks, leaving them no choice but to grit their teeth and keep going.
Jun Shuyan only spoke when he felt it was about time, and the ministers breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that he finally had some reaction.
If they keep digging like this, they might not even be able to support the people in the manor.
Qin Qiao satisfied Jun Shuyan this time; besides Chu Ci, he brought out the most.
The medicinal herbs needed to treat the epidemic were all sold out in a single day, and the medicine merchants gathered together to discuss in hushed tones whether something major had happened.
The court was filled with unease, and for several days in a row, ministers looked fearful when the topic of the war in the north came up in court.
In the past, Qin Qiao would always take on the task of delivering things to the north, but this time he quietly played the role of the quail.
The incident happened so suddenly that no one was willing to go, but in the end, Chu Ci stepped forward.
Jun Shuyan gave him a deep look and said that they would discuss the matter again tomorrow. If he agreed, he would let Chu Sangning know that he had no doubt that the woman would kill the emperor.
The next day at court, he asked again, but still no one was willing to go.
"They say you raise an army for a thousand days to use it for one, but it seems I won't be able to use it."
Upon hearing this, the people below trembled. Jun Shuyan glanced around and finally fixed his gaze on Qin Qiao.
"Prime Minister Qin, I have heard that you dote on your nephew Qin Yu."
"Unfortunately, Vice General Qin has also contracted the epidemic. I hereby grant you permission to visit him."
The words were beautifully spoken, but Qin Qiao felt as if the sky had fallen in an instant.
Jun Shuyan left the court immediately after saying "We will depart the day after tomorrow," so quickly that Qin Qiao didn't even have time to react before he was gone.
The courtiers expressed their sympathy for him, but he saw these old men as gloating.
He looked at Chu Ci with hateful eyes, thinking to himself, why didn't he rush to the front today? Otherwise, it wouldn't have been his turn.
Chu Ci stopped as she passed by him, smiled slightly, and said, "Take care."
The two simple words felt like a ton of weight to Qin Qiao, making it hard for him to breathe and almost causing him to faint.
Without even thinking, Qin Wanyue found out and started crying and making a scene at Jun Shuyan again.
"Your Majesty! My father is old and cannot withstand such torment. I beg Your Majesty to rescind your decree."
Qin Wanyue clung to Jun Shuyan's sleeve, refusing to let go. If Qin Qiao were to accidentally contract the plague and die, there would be no one to support her!
It's already hard enough that I can't conceive a son; if I don't have a strong maternal family to support me, then I'm truly doomed.
Jun Shuyan refused to let go, no matter how much she pulled at him. Don't think he didn't know why Qin Qiao, that old fox, had been so eager in the past.
He was merciful enough not to take his life; he should just pray for good fortune this time.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Qin Wanyue got angry and angrily sat down, throwing off his sleeve.
In the past, Jun Shuyan would have thought she was just a young girl with a temperament that could be coaxed. Compared to her, the other concubines were much easier to deal with.
He would be grateful if he went to their place even once, and no one would dare to lose their temper with him.
"You may not understand other principles, but have you never heard that a king's word is law, my beloved concubine?"
He chuckled and said, "Instead of wasting time on this nonsense, you might as well spend some more time with Prime Minister Qin."
After saying that, Jun Shuyan walked away with his hands behind his back. He still had to go and see his concubines who were pregnant with the emperor's children.
Qin Wanyue couldn't believe what she was hearing and stared blankly at his back.
She instinctively picked up the porcelain vase on the table, ready to smash it, but then, realizing she was in the Imperial Study, she quickly and carefully put it back down.
"Why are you so useless!" She pounded her stomach a few times, her teeth itching with hatred as she thought of the concubines who were promoted immediately after becoming pregnant.
Chu Sangning was quite surprised when she heard about this, after all, Qin Qiao used to be eager to go to the north, so why not now?
Afraid of the epidemic? A mocking smile appeared on her face.
A day later, Qin Qiao led the way in the convoy, looking miserable as they set off.
Qin Wanyue cried uncontrollably in the palace. The palace servants, seeing this, secretly thought that the father and daughter had a deep bond and even felt some sympathy for her.
The shadowy figures and iron-clad soldiers rushing towards the capital dared not rest, fearing that if they were too late, the soldiers in the north would not be able to hold out.
It's unclear who the imperial court will send to deliver the medicinal herbs this time, so they'd better be prepared for any eventuality.
"Boss, you go back to the capital, I'm going to the Southern Wilderness."
When they reached a fork in the road, Tieyi suddenly stopped, and the dark figure turned his horse around to look at him.
After a long while, he picked up a bag of dry food and tossed it to him, saying, "Be careful on the road."
Tieyi smiled and nodded, and the two parted ways.