My Sims of the Eastern Jin Dynasty

In the afternoon, Xiao Heng and Xu Xianzhi stood at the simple pier on Xiaozhu Island, waiting to board the ship back to Qu County.

Deng Jing needed time to let the traces fade, and Xiao Heng did not plan to meet him at this moment, as too much attention would only arouse suspicion.

Just as the two were about to step onto the diving board, a series of hurried footsteps came from another direction on the island.

"Report—!"

A patrolling scout came running up, panting.

"My lord! Mr. Xu! Urgent report from the northern wasteland! Lu Da and his men have all been poisoned!"

Explain yourself!

"Captain Jiang is having his men report that they ate wounded horses left behind by the Xianbei! The symptoms are numbness in the lips and limbs, vomiting and diarrhea, and general weakness! Captain Jiang is barely able to deduce that it might be aconite poisoning!"

Aconite?

Xiao Heng was unfamiliar with this name, but something that could be associated with hundreds of people must be quite extraordinary.

At this moment, Xu Xianzhi spoke up.

"My lord, the poison of aconite is recorded in the 'Compendium of Materia Medica.' This plant is extremely poisonous. Its juice is called 'shewang,' which was used in ancient times to make poisoned arrows. The Xianbei people used this to poison people, which was a common tactic in their army. Those poisoned first experience numbness of the lips and tongue, then cramps in the intestines and stomach, and finally collapse from exhaustion. It is extremely dangerous!"

Xiao Heng was surprised. "You're only fifteen, yet you know so much," he said, and hurriedly asked.

"How to detoxify?"

Xu Xianzhi shook his head, but still asked a question.

When did it happen? Were there any casualties?

"The attack started last night; there were no injuries or fatalities!"

After hearing this, Xiao Heng waved for him to leave, and then gave instructions to Xu Xianzhi.

"Wen Yuan, take a fast boat back to Qu County immediately! Search the city and surrounding areas for doctors with all your might! Regardless of their background, invite them all by fast boat!"

"I understand! I'll get on with it right away!"

Xu Xianzhi knew that time was of the essence, so without delay, he turned around and ran towards another ship.

After waiting a while, Xiao Heng and Han Yong led their men to the northern Huangtan.

Within the town of Qu County.

Xu Xianzhi almost forcibly invited all seven or eight doctors he could find in the city onto the boat heading to Beitan.

When these doctors first heard that it was an emergency in the army, they were somewhat willing to help, but when they heard that it was suspected to be aconite poisoning and that a whole night had passed, many of them changed their expressions.

"Aconite poison is extremely potent, penetrating the blood and attacking the heart... It's been a night, I'm afraid..."

An old doctor stroked his beard and shook his head repeatedly.

"If it were a recent ingestion, and specific medications were used to neutralize it, the toxicity would likely have already spread throughout the body. It's difficult, very difficult..."

The other person also looked troubled.

"Moreover, there are many types of aconite, and the methods of preparation vary, resulting in differences in the speed of toxicity onset and the severity of symptoms. Prescribing medicine without seeing the patient may hasten their death..."

A pessimistic atmosphere spread among doctors.

It wasn't that they were unwilling to save him, but they knew how dangerous the drug was, and they were afraid of taking responsibility and ruining their reputations because they had missed the best opportunity.

Xu Xianzhi ignored all the discussions.

"Gentlemen, it is our duty to heal the sick and save lives. The Prefect is already on the beach and urgently needs your help. Even if it is truly hopeless, seeing it with our own eyes and doing our best is better than just talking about it here. Please come with me on the boat. The Prefect and Xian will bear all the consequences. The consultation fee will be several times the original amount."

Hearing Xu Xianzhi's words, which were both soft and firm, and his promise of great benefits, she had no choice but to shoulder the responsibility.

The doctors looked at each other, and as long as they didn't damage their own reputations, they finally dared not refuse any longer.

Meanwhile, at North Beach Camp.

Xiao Heng had already arrived, and the scene before him was worse than he had expected.

Hundreds of people lay sprawled on the mudflats. The few with milder symptoms were still weak in the knees and limbs, barely maintaining their vigilance, their eyes filled with fear.

Jiang Qianzhi leaned against a rock, his face ashen. When he saw Xiao Heng arrive, he tried to get up to greet him, but Xiao Heng pressed him down.

"Save your energy."

Xiao Heng looked around and saw that Han Yong's men had quickly taken over the outer defenses of the camp.

He walked straight to Lu Da's side.

This once fierce pirate leader now lay slumped on the ground covered with a layer of dry grass, his eyes sunken, his lips chapped and peeling, and his breathing heavy.

"Lord...Lord..."

Lu Da's voice was so hoarse that it was almost inaudible.

Xiao Heng squatted down, signaled his personal guards to bring a water bag, and personally fed him a few sips of warm water.

"Lu Da, the Xianbei people's trick has brought you and your brothers undeserved disaster."

Lu Da made a hoarse sound in his throat, it was hard to tell whether he wanted to curse or cry.

"It's...it's my fault...I've dragged my brothers into this..."

"Now is not the time to talk about this."

Xiao Heng interrupted his self-blame.

"Although this poisoning was due to negligence, it was also done in the course of official business. I, Xiao Heng, will not ignore it. But after this incident, you should understand that scattered soldiers, no matter how brave they are, are hard to make a difference and are more likely to be ambushed."

Lu Da remained silent, understanding the meaning behind Xiao Heng's words.

"Han Yong".

Xiao Heng called over Han Yong, who was standing to the side.

"Lu Da is hereby promoted to your deputy to assist in the training of the naval and land troops. He will assume his duties immediately upon full recovery."

Han Yong clasped his hands in greeting without hesitation:

"promise!"

He did not have any aversion to Hanzhong, such as Lu Da.

Xiao Heng then looked at Lu Da.

"As for the brothers under your command who can still be saved, once they recover, they should all be reinstated to Commander Han's various units. Firstly, this will facilitate unified command and coordinated combat; secondly, it will prevent them from being driven to desperation by a mere morsel of food. What do you think?"

This is not a discussion, but an arrangement.

However, Xiao Heng's tone was not forceful, but rather he was stating the most advantageous way out for Lu Da and his men.

Lu Da looked at Xiao Heng, and he knew that he had no choice.

He moved his lips with difficulty and finally uttered two words, with resignation and a sense of relief.

"...Yes, ma'am."

Xiao Heng nodded, said no more, and got up to give instructions to Han Yong.

"Arrange the guard shifts. Once the medical personnel arrive, immediately organize treatment. Those who are mobile and have mild symptoms should be evacuated back to the city in batches!"

"promise!"

After finishing this matter, Xiao Heng sank into his sea of ​​consciousness, where the ancient book in his mind had just reacted.

[Achievement Completed: Literary Brilliance and Martial Spirit]

[You have reached the maximum loyalty level for at least one academic talent and one martial arts talent.]

[Historical Influence Assessment: The capable and valiant individuals under your command, skilled in both literature and martial arts, have devoted themselves wholeheartedly to your cause. Their wisdom and courage have become the cornerstone of your success and have left an indelible mark on the course of history.]

[Reward: 200 History Points]

Xiao Heng was puzzled upon seeing this information.

Xu Xianzhi was undoubtedly a civil official capable of governing the country, though perhaps due to his age, he was not yet considered a top-tier civil official.

But who is this Wu Ke'an? He just took in Lu Da?

"This guy can bring peace to the country?" Xiao Heng was somewhat skeptical.

[You used Character Insight, consuming 5 History Points, leaving you with 195 points.]

Name: Lu Ada

Loyalty: 53

【统御：61武力：79智力：64政治：24名望：12】

[Characteristics: Reckless, brute, gluttonous]

[Talents: Fierce attack, naval warfare, mountain warfare, salt production]

"This foodie knows quite a lot!"

Opening his eyes, Xiao Heng looked at Lu Da, and he roughly knew who this military general was.

He looked at Xiaozhu Island, but still had some doubts.

Xu Xianzhi's loyalty reached its limit because he was fooled, plus his age was a factor.

But what's your situation, Deng Jing?