Daqin: Zulong's Traveling Frog

Chapter 14 Gossip
Zhangtai Palace.

After Qin Wangzheng opened Lu Buwei's memorial, he was restless.

Schistosomiasis is not common in the north, mainly around the watery lakes in the south.

And snails naturally don't like the climate in the north.

Why did it appear around Xianyang today?

Absolutely not easy!
"General, go and investigate why snails suddenly appeared in the water source near the Wei River?"

"promise!"

Doctor Wang Jian nodded and said.

Wang Jian is a veteran of the four dynasties, and he has served in Qin State since King Qin Zhaoxiang.

When we wiped out Lai Ai a few months ago, it was Wang Jian who led Lang Zhongling's army to wipe out Lai Ai and other rebels in one fell swoop.

In that battle, Wang Jian performed actively, even set an example, beheaded three ranks, and was bestowed a rank by Qin Wangzheng.

Qin Wangzheng was very relieved when he handed over this task to Wang Jian!
Watching Wang Jian leave, Qin Wangzheng frowned.

But for schistosomiasis.

Qin Wangzheng was helpless.

We can only hope that the epidemic will not spread and the virus will not spread.

Xiao Zhinu took Qin Wangzheng's little hand, as if telling Qin Wangzheng not to worry, everything will pass.

Looking at the cute round face of Xiao Zhinu, Qin Wangzheng smiled and comforted me: "Everything will pass!"

night.

After Qin Wangzheng finished reading, he still looked at Xiao Zhinu by his side.

Qin Wangzheng was unexpected, he thought that Xiao Zhinu had already fallen asleep, but who would have thought that Xiao Zhinu would stay up with him until the third watch.

I feel happy and sweet in my heart.

Therefore, Qin Wangzheng, who was deeply moved, decided to let Xiao Zhinu accompany him.

Qin Wangzheng ordered the eunuch to make a bamboo basket for the young slave, and placed fine silk in the bamboo basket.

And Qin Wangzheng personally put the little child slave in the bamboo basket, and put the bamboo basket beside his pillow to accompany him to sleep.

The eunuchs looked at the scene in front of them with dull eyes, their faces full of disbelief.

To be able to share the bed with Your Majesty, this is the honor that many ministers dream of!
The next day.

The first bamboo slip when the cock crowed was not a happy news.

It's bad news: the virus is rampant in the area near the Weishui River, the death toll has doubled compared to yesterday, and it even spread to the outer city of Xianyang!

This frightened Qin Wangzheng!
There were even rumors in the palace that the virus was caused by tea.

"absurd!"

Qin Wangzheng's face was gloomy, his eyes were bloodshot, he slapped the table and said, "Scented tea clears away heat and eliminates fire, it expels toxins and cures diseases, yet it is said to be a virus!"

Xi on the side was frightened, and tremblingly said: "Your Majesty, calm down!"

Therefore, in the court hall, the Lu Group represented by Lu Buwei resisted all opinions and angrily reprimanded those who spoke nonsense.

Qin Wangzheng also ordered that anyone who mentions it will be convicted of slandering the king, sentenced to exile, and sent to the frontier.

Under the double pressure of Lu Buwei and Qin Wangzheng, the rumors in the court were forcibly suppressed.

After the chapel is over.

Qin Wangzheng was uneasy, so he ordered dozens of imperial doctors to gather in Xianyang Palace to discuss the treatment of schistosomiasis.

Most of the imperial doctors came from doctors.

The leader of the medical school is called Bian Que [or as a doctor Bian Que].

The doctor Bian Que led the doctors to travel all over the world to treat the common people.

It's just that at the end of the Warring States period, doctors no longer practiced among the people like the Mohists, but ran in court to seek official careers.

This is the case with the imperial physicians of the Qin State, who were forced to make a living in order to survive.

Dressed in white sackcloth, the imperial physician clasped his hands and said, "Your Majesty summoned us to enter the palace, could it be that you have something important to discuss?"

The hall was as quiet as a chilling cicada.

The imperial physicians understood that no one would dare to offend the heavenly power of the emperor today.

Qin Wangzheng paused slightly, and said, "Of course. It's still a big deal."

Looking at Qin Wangzheng's cold eyes, the imperial physician immediately lowered his head in fright, cupped his hands and said, "I would like to hear more about it."

Qin Wangzheng looked at the imperial doctor in front of the palace, and said calmly: "This afternoon, a Gu worm disease broke out in Xianyang City, do you know about it?"

The crowd nodded.

Even if they knew, they were helpless and could only watch the victims die.

Qin Wangzheng's eyes were fierce and murderous: "The lonely king remembers that before you came, you used to say that you have extensive knowledge and know everything."

"I didn't expect that even schistosomiasis was unheard of. Isn't this deceiving the lonely king?"

boom!
Everyone felt that their eyes went dark, and they collapsed on the ground on the spot, begging for mercy.

next moment.

Qin Wangzheng's eyes were cold, he looked at everyone coldly, and said: "This Gu worm tends to make people's abdomen swell, their complexion turns yellow, and their skin becomes thicker and darker, as if they were swollen."

Qin Wangzheng explained the symptoms of Gu worm disease to the imperial doctor little by little.

The imperial physicians were in a cloud of mist, half understanding.

If the abdomen is swollen, the complexion is yellow, and the skin is thick and dark, they can treat these three symptoms
If they were added together, they would not know how to heal!
Is simple stacking of drugs needed?
There is only one person in the crowd who has an idea, and that is the imperial physician Xia Wuqie.

Everyone's eyes were cast on Xia Wuqiu.

Xia Wuqiu explained that this disease is caused by parasites, which enter the abdomen along the intestinal tract and feed on human blood.

Wearing sackcloth and carrying a herbal basket on his back, Xia Wuqi cupped his hands and said, "I am willing to set an example and assist you to find a cure!"

it is good!
Qin Wangzheng was overjoyed, and immediately reported Xia Wuqi as the imperial physician order.

Xia Wu was as excited as pouring honey, the corners of his mouth outlined a satisfied arc, Jishou said: "Thank you sir!"

From an ordinary imperial doctor to an imperial physician order!
Although the change is small, the treatment is very different.

From then on, Xia Wuqie had the power to discuss politics in the upper court.

He should be happy, but Qin Wangzheng's next words startled him.

"Within three days, we will find a cure for this disease, or we will die!"

Qin Wangzheng ordered viciously.

The imperial doctors were shocked again.

Three days, this time is too stressful.

Xia Wuqie pleaded: "Can your lord give me a few more days?"

Qin Wangzheng did not back down at all.

Three days is already the greatest kindness.

Seeing that Qin Wangzheng didn't make a statement, Xia Wuqie had no choice but to agree.

Thus, a research on schistosomiasis was launched in Xianyang Palace!
This major move was nearly a thousand years ahead of Europe!

Future generations may be able to completely cure schistosomiasis along this road.
If schistosomiasis is cured, it will add a brilliant stroke to Chinese history.

"Cuckoo!"

However, the little childish slave has become interested and needs to go on a trip.

Qin Wangzheng did not stop him.

Going out is just to avoid the limelight, and it will not be too late for Xiao Zhinu to return to the palace after the virus slowly disappears.

The next day.

Under Qin Wangzheng's secret farewell, Xiao Zhinu left Xianyang Palace.

This time, Qin Wangzheng didn't care what kind of surprises Xiao Zhinu could have again.

I just hope that the little childish slave is safe and well, and will not be infected by the virus.

It is enough to return safely!
After watching Xiao Zhinu leave, Qin Wangzheng also turned his attention to schistosomiasis.

I hope that the imperial doctors can come up with reasonable countermeasures to fight against natural disasters.

Otherwise, there is only one result waiting for them: death!
Qin Wangzheng's face darkened, and he clenched his fists suddenly.

(End of this chapter)