The poorest member of the Imperial Guard, the Empress begged me to embezzle.

The headquarters of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Ximen Jue strode to the study of the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, bowed respectfully, and said, "Reporting to the Marquis, I have important matters to report."

squeak...

Chu Xiu pushed open the door and walked out of the study, looking at Ximen Jue with a calm expression, and said, "What is it?"

"Zhao Ruhao, the Director of the Construction and Maintenance Department of the Ministry of Works, led a group of skilled craftsmen and outstanding military craftsmen from the Ministry of Works, totaling several hundred people, to our Jinyiwei General Headquarters."

Ximen Jue said respectfully.

"Zhao Ruhao, the Director of the Construction and Maintenance Department of the Ministry of Works?"

"But is it His Majesty's decree?"

Chu Xiu raised an eyebrow and said.

He guessed that Empress Murong Si must have found out about what he was doing, so she ordered the Ministry of Works to send skilled craftsmen and excellent military artisans over.

"Your Excellency, this is His Majesty's decree."

Would you like to see Physician Zhao?

After considering it for a moment, Ximen Jue asked Chu Xiu.

"I'll just disappear."

"You are responsible for receiving Zhao Ruhao and settling the skilled craftsmen and outstanding military craftsmen of the Ministry of Works."

"Let them work with our Imperial Guard's craftsmen and the skilled artisans we recruit to develop kettles and water storage devices."

Chu Xiu waved his hand and said to Ximen Jue.

He was not only the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, but also the Marquis of Champion of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Even a fifth-rank official in the Ministry of Works was not qualified to be seen by him in person.

Having Ximen Jue is enough.

"Yes, Your subordinate obeys."

Ximen Jue responded respectfully.

"Whether they are skilled craftsmen and outstanding military craftsmen from the Ministry of Works, or military craftsmen and skilled craftsmen recruited by our Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"We must not mistreat them; their treatment must be excellent."

"We need to solve their problems regarding food, clothing, shelter, and transportation."

"Moreover, once they develop it, they must be rewarded, and the reward must be substantial!"

Chu Xiu pondered for a moment, then gave Ximen Jue some instructions.

"My subordinate understands."

Ximen Jue's expression turned solemn, and he spoke earnestly.

"Is there anything else?"

Chu Xiu nodded slightly and said calmly.

"Your Excellency, there is one more matter."

"A message came from the palace that His Majesty has also ordered Su Yunhe, the head of the Imperial Medical Academy, to write a simple and clear article to tell the people of the world the importance and benefits of boiling and drinking water."

"His Majesty has dispatched the Imperial Guards to various prefectures in Sili Province to summon local physicians."

"At that time, these folk doctors will receive instruction from Lord Su, along with the folk doctors in the capital."

"Soon these folk doctors will travel to various places to spread this matter among the people and help our Embroidered Uniform Guard to thoroughly implement this matter."

Ximen Jue said with a serious expression.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiu remained silent for a moment, then looked at Ximen Jue and said, "Our Embroidered Uniform Guard didn't send anyone to Jizhou or Xuzhou to spread this news, did they?"

"Reporting to the Marquis, apart from the Imperial Guards who were not withdrawn in time, the other officers and soldiers of the Thousand-Household and Hundred-Household Offices in Ji and Xu Provinces have either completely withdrawn from Ji and Xu Provinces or gone into hiding. They are working with our Embroidered Uniform Guard spies in Ji and Xu Provinces to provide intelligence for our Embroidered Uniform Guard."

Ximen Jue shook his head and said, "Because these two places are no longer under the control of our Great Zhou Dynasty, I have not sent anyone to publicize this matter in these two states."

Should subordinates send people into Jizhou and Xuzhou to spread propaganda?

Or perhaps they ordered their spies hidden in Ji and Xu provinces to spread the word about it?

"No need, it's inappropriate to let them publicize this."

"Let's leave this to the folk healers."

"Go to the Imperial Hospital in person to visit Lord Su and tell him about this matter."

"Whether it's Jizhou or Xuzhou, they are all part of the territory of our Great Zhou Dynasty."

"Even if it's not under our control now, it will definitely return to the hands of our Great Zhou Dynasty in the future!"

"Therefore, we cannot ignore the people of Jizhou and Xuzhou."

"Have Lord Su select a group of folk doctors and send them to Jizhou and Xuzhou to spread the word."

"When they arrive in Jizhou and Xuzhou, they should directly visit the person in charge of the Yellow Heaven Sect and Yang Xuance of Xuzhou."

"Tell Xiao Zhenting, the leader of the Yellow Heaven Sect, and Yang Xuance that our Embroidered Uniform Guard is not only helping with propaganda, but we will also treat everyone equally until the kettle and water storage device are developed."

"The people of Jizhou and Xuzhou will also be able to receive it for free!"

"Since we are doing something honorable, we don't need to hide it."

"They certainly wouldn't dare do anything to these folk healers."

Chu Xiu smiled slightly and said.

"Your Excellency is wise!"

Ximen Jue's eyes lit up, and he said with great admiration.

In this way, not only will Xiao Zhenting and Yang Xuance be unable to refuse, but they will also be able to win each other's hearts!

If the two of them refuse, they will lose the support of the people.

If they do not refuse, they will also lose some of the people's support.

This move can only be described as absolutely brilliant!

Chu Xiu smiled, waved to Ximen Jue, and remained silent.

Ximen Jue bowed and turned to leave.

Time flies like an arrow, and years pass like a shuttle.

Seven days have passed in the blink of an eye.

During these seven days, folk doctors from all over Sizhou gathered in the capital, where Su Yunhe, the head of the Imperial Medical Academy, personally explained to them the importance of drinking boiled water for the common people.

of course.

Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners generally understand this principle.

Su Yunhe primarily shared his written articles with folk doctors, asking them to explain the importance of drinking boiled water to the people in simple and clear language.

Then, he sent folk doctors to various places to spread the word about this matter and assist the Embroidered Uniform Guard in benefiting the Great Zhou Dynasty.

However, Su Yunhe would certainly not allow all the folk doctors in Sizhou to leave Sizhou, but would leave some behind to treat and save lives in Sizhou.

They simply selected a group of folk doctors, most of whom were itinerant physicians.

In addition, Su Yunhe also told them that they would be generously compensated for everything they needed, including food, clothing, and shelter, and that they would not work for free.

This led to a large number of folk doctors leaving the capital and heading to various places, all under the protection of the Imperial Guards, to spread their teachings.

Not bad.

Murong Si even dispatched imperial guards to protect the safety of these folk doctors and prevent them from encountering any mishaps on their journey.

The entire Great Zhou Dynasty, except for territories like Jizhou and Xuzhou which were occupied by the Yellow Heaven Sect and Yang Xuance, was engaged in this activity.

Jizhou, Julu Commandery.

Dongfang Xuanxiao appeared outside a study deep within the Julu County Prefectural Governor's Mansion, bowed and said, "Reporting to my master, I have important matters to discuss with you."

"What's the matter?"

Before long, Xiao Zhenting's voice came from the study.

Then, Xiao Zhenting opened the door and walked out, looking calmly at Dongfang Xuanxiao.

He has been in seclusion recently, and he had already instructed Dongfang Xuanxiao not to disturb him unless there was something truly important to do.

Dongfang Xuanxiao's arrival clearly indicates that he has something extremely important to discuss.

“Master, a traveling physician has come to our Ji Province and has requested permission to enter the province to spread this message.”

"More importantly, the traveling physician said that once the kettles and water storage containers used by all the people of Jizhou are developed, they will all be made and delivered to every resident of Jizhou."

"Therefore, I am considering whether we should let them come into our Jizhou to spread the word."

“If we let them in, and the Embroidered Uniform Guard provides the people with kettles and water storage, I’m worried that it will affect our foundation in Jizhou.”

Without any hesitation, Dongfang Xuanxiao recounted in great detail the Embroidered Uniform Guard's propaganda about boiling and drinking water. He looked at Xiao Zhenting with a troubled expression and said, "But preventing them from entering our Jizhou territory to spread this propaganda will also cause problems."

After all, although the Great Zhou Dynasty's army was stationed outside our Ji Province, they did not prevent caravans from entering and leaving.

Merchants from our Jizhou region or from other regions are still allowed to enter our Jizhou region to conduct business.

In other words, such things have already spread throughout our Jizhou region...

Some people already know about this.

Unless we completely seal off the entire Ji Province, there's no way we can keep it a secret.