My parents are both dead, I rely on fishing and farming to support my younger siblings

Unexpectedly, the three of them didn't recognize the silver note.

The most money they have ever seen is probably their father's pension.

And it was small change.

Gu Lili patiently explained, "This is a silver note, two hundred taels!"

The three of them almost popped their eyes out when they heard this.

In their eyes, ten taels of silver was already enough.

Two hundred taels, how much is that exactly?

"Sister, where does this money come from?" Gu Erniu asked curiously.

Gu Lili told the children what happened today.

When the three heard that Gu Shuwen was so shameless, their faces all changed.

"Sister, the last time he called me grandpa, no, it was when Gu Jingsheng returned the money to us. I thought he was a good person, but I didn't expect that he was so evil!" Gu Huanhuan said angrily.

Gu Lili smiled and poked Gu Huanhuan's little face, saying earnestly, "When people are tempted, their greedy nature will be revealed. You must remember to have the principles of being a good person, and never be a mean person like Gu Shuwen. I don't want you to be outstanding, I just hope that your character will be fine!"

Li Xihua passed away, so the responsibility of educating her younger siblings fell on Gu Lili.

Gu Lili also didn't know how to educate her children.

But she knew one thing, that is, you must not teach your children to be evil and only scheme against others.

The three children nodded in unison.

"Sister, we will definitely behave well!"

Gu Lili smiled at the three children and said, "Let's get to work and make the candy as soon as possible. With this money, we can build a new house in a few days!"

The three children immediately danced with joy. They were so happy to have a new house to live in.

Gu Lili was also happy because she could send Gu Erniu and Gu Sigou to school.

As for Gu Huanhuan, there is no private school for girls here, so I can teach her at home.

It was just right to teach her the embroidery skills.

On this day, Gu Lili took her three children to make candy, and they worked until dark before the candy was ready.

About 14 kilograms of food was cooked today. After the plague is cured, Gu Lili will go to the town to give it to Wang Fugui.

After finishing her work and eating quickly, Gu Lili went to bed.

I walked so much today and pulled candies for so long. It was really tiring.

County Magistrate Yang was equally tired, because Gu Lili's prescription had worked. That day, he drove his carriage and the yamen runners non-stop to various villages to inform the village heads of the prescription.

He was also busy until dark before returning to the county government office. However, before he had time to eat a hot meal, he was shocked by two letters presented to him by the bailiff.

It turned out that the plague had spread to several nearby towns, and several county magistrates who had a good relationship with County Magistrate Yang wrote letters to ask for help.

When County Magistrate Yang saw this, he was shocked.

That would mean the deaths of many people. He did not even have time to eat and hurriedly instructed Master Li to go to Mingyue Town, which was the nearest to him.

"Oh my God, can't you take a rest before leaving?" Master Li hurriedly stopped Magistrate Yang.

The bumpy ride of the day almost broke my butt.

County Magistrate Yang frowned and said, "We don't know how many people will die if we rest for a while! Let's hurry up!"

County Magistrate Yang was so concerned about the people suffering from the plague that he had no mood to rest.

"Even if you don't take a rest, the horse must take a rest!" Master Li said helplessly.

It’s not that he doesn’t care about the people, but if he runs any longer, the horse will be exhausted to death!

"Then let's go to Daomingyue Town and take a rest!" County Magistrate Yang said in a tone that did not allow for refusal.

Master Li had no choice but to obey the order and followed Magistrate Yang on the road to Mingyue Town.

Mingyue Town is about forty miles away from Donghai Town, and it can be reached by carriage in more than an hour.

Their horses should be able to hold out!

The horse was really tired. It took almost two hours to reach Mingyue Town.

County Magistrate Yang was extremely anxious along the way. When he issued the decree this afternoon, the death toll was still rising.

I wish the horse could grow wings and fly to Mingyue Town immediately.

At this moment, the Mingyue Town County Government Office was still lit with candles, and County Magistrate Lin and County Magistrate Wu of Tianning Town were still discussing matters concerning the plague.

The two were also sick at the moment, but they were trying to stay awake and discuss how to deal with the situation.

When Magistrate Yang asked to see him, Magistrate Lin hurriedly asked someone to invite him in.

"Brother Yang, this plague is coming with great force. More than fifty people have died in Mingyue Town. What should we do?" County Magistrate Lin said wearily, covering his head.

Magistrate Wu of Tianning Town also echoed, "Yes, more than 40 people died in my town. I am really worried. Brother Yang, how are you doing over there?"

Normally, if they had any major events, several county magistrates would gather together to discuss how to handle them.

The current plague gave County Magistrate Lin a headache, so he even skipped the greetings and formalities.

They started complaining directly. If the number of deaths continued to increase, they would probably never be able to get promoted in their lifetime, and might even lose their official hats.

Magistrate Yang saw that the two men were so anxious that their lips were blistered, and he said hurriedly, "I came here overnight to tell you how to treat this plague!"

When County Magistrate Lin and County Magistrate Wu heard this, their eyes lit up.

County Magistrate Lin urged, "Brother Yang, please tell me what method is it?"

"Yes, Brother Yang, please tell us what method it is!" County Magistrate Wu asked hurriedly.

County Magistrate Yang had been traveling all the way and was already thirsty and hungry.

Seeing the teapot on County Magistrate Lin's desk, he picked up the teapot and poured water into his mouth. He took several big gulps before putting the teapot down.

This made County Magistrates Lin and Wu very anxious.

County Magistrate Yang swallowed his saliva at the snacks on the table, handed the prescription to the two of them, and then grabbed the snacks on the table and began to eat them ravenously.

He also did not forget to pass some to Master Li who was looking at him eagerly.

"County Magistrate Yang, is this prescription useful?" County Magistrate Lin couldn't help but wonder.

Although I don’t understand medical knowledge, I recognize the medicines on the prescription.

County Magistrate Yang was born into a peasant family. Before he passed the imperial examination, he also worked in the fields.

So I recognize these herbs, which are everywhere, but I always feel that they can't possibly cure plague.

Magistrate Yang swallowed the last piece of dessert in his hand and said, "This prescription alone is indeed not enough to suppress the plague this time. Bleeding is also needed."

As soon as County Magistrate Yang said this, the expressions of the other two county magistrates changed.

bloodletting?

Where did the blood come from?

Around the neck?

Why does my neck feel cold?