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"The most important thing is not to let those confidants and advisors escape," Prime Minister Gao emphasized again. "They are the masterminds behind this plague and commercial chaos."

So they began preparations in earnest. The Crown Prince and Prime Minister Gao issued orders to their respective troops, instructing them to proceed according to the plan.

Consort Zhen was the first to step forward, busily preparing medicines and organizing doctors, ready to go to the disaster area for rescue at any time.

"Quickly! Sort and organize all these medicinal herbs. We need to set off as soon as possible." Consort Zhen was busy running around in the mobile military camp. Her voice was clear and strong as she directed the doctors and apprentices to sort boxes of medicinal herbs into packets of prepared epidemic medicine.

"Your Highness, there are so many kinds of medicinal herbs, and we don't know which specific diseases they are. Are we only going to use the common prescriptions?" A doctor looked troubled, clearly at a loss as to how to classify these medicinal herbs.

“I have visited villages affected by the epidemic to provide medical care. I know roughly what diseases they have. I will write them down for you.” Consort Zhen’s eyes were gentle yet firm, as if she were telling everyone that as long as she was there, no difficulty was insurmountable.

The doctors watching Consort Zhen's busy figure also cast admiring glances at her. They knew that this seemingly delicate consort actually possessed a heart stronger than anyone else's.

"Your Highness, you've been busy all day. Why don't you take a rest?" An older imperial physician stepped forward and said with concern.

"No, the people in the disaster area are still waiting for us." Consort Zhen shook her head, her face filled with determination and worry. She knew that time was life, and every moment of delay could mean more casualties.

Under Consort Zhen's leadership, a rescue team composed of imperial physicians, apprentice doctors, and guards was quickly assembled. They carried a full load of medicinal herbs and medical equipment, preparing medicine as they went.

Before they even reached Yuyao County, they encountered displaced people near the official road, their cries and shouts echoing everywhere. But Consort Zhen did not flinch; she immediately organized doctors to begin treating the wounded.

"Brother, your wound needs immediate treatment. Here, let me bandage it for you." Consort Zhen gently comforted an injured commoner. Her movements were skillful and gentle, as if she were soothing the wounds in his heart.

"Thank you... thank you, Consort Zhen!" The commoner was moved to tears. He held Consort Zhen's hand tightly, as if he had found a savior in his life.

Under Consort Zhen's leadership, the rescue team worked day and night. They treated the wounded, distributed medicine, and set up temporary shelters, but relatively speaking, the rescue team gradually fell behind the Crown Prince's team.

But Consort Zhen led the rescue team without hesitation, and no one dared to slack off. Whether they were on the rescue team or not, everyone was obliged to help. She not only personally participated in the rescue work, but also paid close attention to the psychological state of the disaster victims. She often went to their side, listened to their voices, and gave them warmth and encouragement.

"Don't worry, everyone. With the imperial court and with us here, you will definitely overcome this difficulty." Consort Zhen's words were like a spring breeze, bringing unprecedented warmth and hope to the disaster victims.

After several days of effort, the situation in the disaster area was finally brought under control. The injured received timely medical treatment, and the victims gradually rebuilt their homes. The name of Consort Zhen also left a deep imprint on this land.

"Consort Zhen was truly a living Bodhisattva reincarnated!" a disaster victim exclaimed.

“Yes! She’s not only beautiful on the outside, but also on the inside!” another disaster victim chimed in.

Consort Zhen listened to these words of praise and simply smiled faintly. She knew that everything she had done was what she should do. Because she believed that as long as there is love in one's heart, no difficulty is insurmountable.

In the days that followed, the sky over Yuyao County seemed to be shrouded in an atmosphere of tension and hope.

His Highness the Crown Prince's army was a well-trained, disciplined, and iron-blooded force that swept in from the north like a raging storm, unstoppable. Meanwhile, the Yun family army of the Gao family was another force to be reckoned with. They set out from the south with an indomitable fighting spirit, determined to wipe out all the corrupt officials and their cronies who had committed wrongdoing.

These two forces approached Yuyao County from two directions, like two sharp swords hanging over the heads of corrupt officials and their cronies, creating a powerful deterrent. Those who usually bullied and oppressed the people were now like ducks with their necks choked, terrified out of their wits, not daring to even breathe.

"Run! It'll be too late if we don't run now!" a corrupt official shouted in his home, his face filled with fear and despair.

"Yes, yes, run! The Crown Prince and Prime Minister Gao will not let us go!" His deputy urged him from the side, telling him not to take his family with him. His voice was a little hoarse from excessive tension.

Now, there was Yuyao County, a strategically important and beautiful place, originally a prosperous land. However, due to the insatiable greed of several county magistrates, the people suffered greatly and resentment was rampant. Upon hearing the news, Prime Minister Gao and His Highness the Crown Prince were furious and vowed to wipe out these corrupt officials and restore peace and order to the people.

"Hmph, these corrupt officials, relying on their power, dare to do evil under the emperor's nose. Do they really think our court has no one to rely on?" In his study, the Crown Prince gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, his eyes revealing an undeniable determination.

"Your Highness, please calm down. This matter requires careful consideration," Prime Minister Gao advised from the side, but his eyes also gleamed with a force to be reckoned with. "We have laid a trap, and we are just waiting for the right moment to wipe them out in one fell swoop."

It turned out that Prime Minister Gao had already secretly contacted the Yun family army, an elite force trained by the Gao family, known for its loyalty and bravery. After receiving the order, they silently advanced from the surrounding mountains, completely surrounding Yuyao County. They were ready to launch their attack like tigers descending the mountain, unstoppable, at the first command.

Meanwhile, the prefect's advisors and cronies, accustomed to their tyrannical rule, had no idea that their end was near. They were still racking their brains over how to divide up even more of the people's wealth, completely unaware that they were already trapped like fish in a barrel.

"Sir, I heard the imperial court has sent people to investigate. What should we do?" A lackey ran up in a panic, his face filled with fear.

"What's there to be afraid of! We have the Prefect backing us up, what do we have to fear from the court!" The Prefect's confidant said with a disdainful look, seemingly not taking it seriously at all.

But no sooner had this confidant finished speaking than the bugle call of the Yun family army resounded through the valley like thunder, shaking everyone to their core. The corrupt officials and their cronies instantly scattered like headless flies, desperately trying to find a way to escape.

"Quick! Find somewhere to hide!"

"No, it's not safe here, we need to change direction!"

However, no matter how they fled or hid, they could not escape the inescapable net laid by Prime Minister Gao and the Crown Prince. The soldiers of the Yun family army were all agile and swift, like cheetahs hunting their prey, capturing those corrupt officials and their cronies one by one.

"This is truly gratifying!" A commoner, hiding in the shadows, watched this scene and secretly cheered in his heart.

"Yes, these pests have finally been eradicated, and we can finally look forward to a better life," another villager chimed in, his eyes gleaming with hope.

Those once arrogant and corrupt officials and their cronies are now prisoners, bound and escorted back to the capital to await a just trial. Their faces are pale, their eyes filled with terror and despair, as if they have already foreseen their tragic end.

"Hmph, you parasites, you've finally met your match!" The Crown Prince watched this scene from the city wall, a cold smile playing on his lips, his heart filled with the joy of victory.

"Your Highness is wise. This operation will surely deter those with ill intentions and restore peace and order to our beautiful land," Prime Minister Gao flattered from the side, but a hint of worry was revealed in his eyes. He knew that this was only the beginning, and the real challenges were yet to come.

However, for the people of Yuyao County, this day was undoubtedly a ray of hope in their lives. They believed that as long as they had the support of the imperial court and justice prevailed, their lives would surely get better and better. The capture of those corrupt officials and their cronies gave them even more hope and a glimpse of the future.

Meanwhile, rescue teams began entering some outlying villages, which were far from the county seat and thus largely unattended. Although there were people infected with the disease, they all stayed home and avoided contact with others, preventing the spread of the virus.

The rescue teams proactively entered the village to help with disinfection work and to provide medicine to families affected by the epidemic.

The villages afflicted by the plague also received timely medical treatment and assistance. Prime Minister Gao and His Highness the Crown Prince knew that only by alleviating the people's suffering could they truly win their hearts. Therefore, they dispatched highly skilled doctors and experienced nurses, carrying large quantities of medicine and supplies, to the severely affected villages.

"Thank God! Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Gao! We are finally saved!" a villager shouted excitedly, tears glistening in his eyes.

“Yes! We can finally get rid of this terrible plague!” another villager chimed in, a long-lost smile on his face.

The people were moved to tears, expressing their gratitude to the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Gao in their own ways. Some villagers brought local specialties, others prepared hot meals, and still others knelt on the ground, kowtowing repeatedly in thanks.

Li Mao and Xia Yingying watched all this, their hearts filled with emotion and satisfaction. They knew it was all worthwhile. Although they were just ordinary villagers, they felt incredibly proud and honored to be able to contribute their strength to protecting this land and the peace of its people.

The arrest of those corrupt officials and their cronies further demonstrated the power of justice to the villagers. They understood that as long as there were wise and virtuous rulers like the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Gao, their lives would surely improve.

The Crown Prince personally read out the Emperor's edict in front of the Prince's residence, announcing that the place would be renamed Yuyao County. The people, regardless of whether it was the soldiers or militia arresting people, all gathered to watch.

But this matter is not so easy. The corrupt officials in Yuyao County are as slippery as eels and will not give in easily.

Especially Mu Wan, who is said to be the most powerful chief of staff in the county, with a group of people under his command, the militia that the people fear. They usually run rampant in the county, bullying the people, because they have some martial arts skills. When he heard that the Crown Prince was coming, he was not afraid at all. Instead, he gathered a group of people and formed a militia, intending to fight against the Crown Prince's forces.

"Hmph, so what if he's the Crown Prince? Our Yuyao County isn't a place where he can run wild!" Mu Wan stood in the main hall of the county governor's mansion, looking arrogant and confident in front of her group of subordinates.

"Yes, we can't let him look down on us!" His men chimed in, rubbing their hands together as if they really wanted to drive the Crown Prince out of Yuyao County.

Little did they know, the Crown Prince wasn't here for a game; he was leading tens of thousands of elite troops in a grand procession straight towards Yuyao County. The sheer scale of the army was enough to send shivers down one's spine.

"Mu Wan, Mu Wan, you've really bitten off more than you can chew this time." The old prefect, his mind still foggy, watched from the side, muttering to himself that he didn't want to be buried with Mu Wan.

Sure enough, when the Crown Prince's troops arrived, the militia that Mu Wan had assembled was utterly helpless. At first, they thought they could fight the Crown Prince's men, but once they clashed, the militiamen were like sheep encountering a pack of wolves, so frightened that they dropped their weapons and armor and scattered in all directions.

"Run! The Crown Prince's men are too powerful!"

"Oh my god, this war is impossible to fight!"

When Mu Wan saw this situation, his legs went weak with fear. He had thought he could contend with the Crown Prince, but this was the result. He dared not stay any longer and quickly found an opportunity to escape from Yuyao County under the cover of night with a few trusted confidants.

"Hmph, you think you can fight me with this little bit of skill?" The Crown Prince looked at the fleeing militiamen, a cold smile playing on his lips, his heart brimming with confidence.

In the days that followed, the Crown Prince began to rectify the administration of Yuyao County. One by one, the corrupt officials were exposed and punished accordingly. The people applauded, saying that the Crown Prince was a just and upright official who had brought them hope.

Mu Wan was beheaded by the general in front of the people at the gate of the Prince's Mansion.

The people of Yuyao County were finally able to live a peaceful life, no longer oppressed by those corrupt officials.

"The Crown Prince is truly our savior!"

"Yes, now our Yuyao County finally has something to look forward to!"

The people's words were filled with gratitude and admiration for the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince, however, merely smiled faintly. He knew he still had much to do, many areas to rectify and change. But he believed that as long as he held the people and justice in his heart, he would surely succeed.