With a million soldiers, the empress begged me not to rebel

He saw merchants from all over the world flocking to Shannan Prefecture with rare treasures.

The streets and alleys are filled with a wide variety of goods, which is dazzling.

The once deserted wharf is now bustling with ships, with merchant ships from all over the world docking here.

The goods are being loaded and unloaded, creating a prosperous scene.

In the fields outside the city, farmers worked hard and the crops grew taller than people.

The rice ears are so heavy that they seem to bend under the weight of their weight.

The scene of a good harvest indicates that Shannan Prefecture will have a more prosperous future!

His plan was successful! Shannan Prefecture's economy was developing at a rocket-like pace!

And this sports meeting will become the starting point for Shannan Prefecture's rise!

A confident smile appeared on Lu Yan's face.

This is just the beginning, the future of Shannan Prefecture will be even brighter!

Preparations for the sports games in Shannan Prefecture are in full swing.

However, in this festive atmosphere, a haze quietly shrouded the sky over Jingzhou City.

In Jingzhou, Chen Qingwan was reviewing memorials with a frown on her face.

"Your Majesty, something is wrong!"

Qiao'er ran into the imperial study in a panic, her face pale, as if she had seen a ghost.

Chen Qingwan was startled by Qiao'er's sudden intrusion.

The red pen in his hand drew a long ink mark on the memorial.

"Why are you so panicked? Is the sky falling?"

She asked somewhat annoyed.

Qiao'er said with a trembling voice and tears in her eyes:

"It's worse than the sky falling! There's a plague in the city... in the city!"

"plague?!"

The memorial in Chen Qingwan's hand fell to the ground with a "bang".

There was a buzzing sound in my head, as if ten thousand bees were swarming around.

This sudden news was like a bolt from the blue, shocking her completely.

"It's...it's cholera!"

Qiao'er's voice trembled even more violently.

“So many people have died!”

Chen Qingwan felt a black screen in front of her eyes and almost fainted.

Cholera, this was a terminal disease in ancient times!

Medical conditions are backward, and the consequences would be disastrous if cholera broke out.

She took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, and asked calmly:

"How did it happen? Have you found out?"

"It seems...it seems like I ate something unclean."

Qiao'er answered tremblingly.

"We are still investigating what happened..."

Chen Qingwan was extremely anxious and wanted to fly to the epidemic area immediately to take a look.

But Qiaoer hugged her tightly and cried out:

"Your Majesty, you absolutely cannot go! Cholera is contagious. If you go, what if..."

Chen Qingwan understood Qiao'er's worries, but she was the king of a country.

How can we watch the people suffer?

"Are we just going to leave them to die?"

She held Qiao'er's hand tightly, her eyes firm.

"I am their monarch. How can I ignore the lives of the people?"

Chen Qingwan's heart is full of contradictions and struggles.

She was well aware of the horror of cholera and the heavy responsibility she shouldered.

We cannot escape because of fear, we must face this disaster bravely.

"Qiao'er, pass on my order to immediately seal off the epidemic area and prohibit anyone from entering or leaving!"

Chen Qingwan's voice was sonorous and powerful, with unquestionable majesty.

"Your Majesty, do you really want to go to the epidemic area?" Qiao'er asked worriedly.

"I must go!" Chen Qingwan's eyes were firm.

"I want to overcome this difficult time together with the people!"

Qiao'er bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth, almost making the soft lips bleed.

Tears welled up in my eyes, but I tried hard not to let them fall.

She knew very well that His Majesty was kind and cared about the people, but the epidemic was now severe.

"Your Majesty, you can't go! You are the hope of the country, you can't take risks!"

Qiao'er's voice was choked with sobs, and tears finally burst out of her eyes.

"If you go, Datong will be finished!"

Chen Qingwan's heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible big hand.

The cramps made it almost impossible for her to breathe.

Doesn't she know this truth?

He knew better than anyone that he was responsible for Datong's fate.

One's own safety is related to the future of the entire country.

But she really couldn't stand by and watch her people struggle with illness.

Trembling in the shadow of death.

She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to suppress the pain and anxiety in her heart.

It seems that this can dispel those negative emotions.

When she opened her eyes again, Chen Qingwan's vision had regained clarity.

With the decisiveness and majesty of a king.

"Seal the city gates!"

Her voice was powerful and unmistakable.

"No one is allowed to enter or leave! Summon all doctors immediately and treat the patient with all your strength!"

She paused and added.

"Also, send someone to Shannan Prefecture to ask for help from Lu Yan of Shannan Prefecture!"

This guy is very capable. Maybe he can find a way to control the epidemic.

Qiao'er saw that Chen Qingwan gave up the idea of ​​going to the epidemic area.

Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief and quickly stood up to convey the order.

She walked quickly, not daring to delay for even a moment.

I am afraid that if I delay any further, more people will suffer from illness.

Soon, Li Mu also arrived.

When he heard the news, his brows were furrowed and his face looked solemn, suppressing his inner worry and anxiety.

"Your Majesty, cholera is spreading like wildfire. We must control the epidemic as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous!"

His voice was deep and powerful, with a seriousness that could not be ignored.

Chen Qingwan nodded and rubbed her swollen and aching temples.

The long hours of thinking and decision-making made her feel exhausted, but she didn't dare to relax at all.

"I know."

Her voice was a little hoarse, but firm.

"The most important thing now is to find out the source of cholera so that we can prescribe the right medicine."

Only by finding the source can we completely eradicate this disaster.

Li Mu pondered for a moment.

"I suspect this cholera outbreak wasn't accidental; it was probably caused by someone deliberately poisoning me!"

His tone held a hint of certainty, indicating that this was not an unfounded guess.

Rather, it is based on his keen insight into current affairs and profound understanding of human nature.

When Chen Qingwan heard this, she was shocked and a chill ran from her feet to her head.

"You mean, someone deliberately poisoned the food?"

Her voice trembled slightly, filled with disbelief.

If this is true, then the other party's intentions are too sinister!

Li Mu nodded, confirming Chen Qingwan's guess.

"I have already sent someone to investigate, and I believe there will be results soon."

Chen Qingwan was filled with anger, wondering if someone had really poisoned her on purpose.

Then the other party’s intentions are too sinister!

They want to overthrow the Datong Dynasty!

A strong anger and hatred surged in her heart.

She wanted to immediately find out the mastermind behind the scenes and bring him to justice.

Just then, a soldier ran in in a panic.

He fell to his knees and cried out in terror:

"Report... Report to Your Majesty, cholera has appeared in the military camp... The military camp has also been hit by cholera!"

The soldier's report was like thunder, exploding in the ears of Chen Qingwan and Li Mu.

Their faces turned pale instantly and their blood froze.