Besides, since Li Ran agreed to this matter, he should take it seriously. So, he rushed to the door of a medical clinic early, and saw a scene of overcrowding, and he became quite worried for a moment.
"Lord, it's not advisable to stay here for a long time. It's better to go back first and discuss it later!"
Owl Wing was naturally very anxious. For him, Li Ran's safety was more important than anything else.
"Well, that's fine, let's go back and think about it later."
Back at the door of Ji's house, Li Ran was about to enter when a servant from Zichan's house hurried over and personally handed a letter into Li Ran's hands.
After Li Ran opened it and looked at it, his brows suddenly furrowed. He didn't expect that the illness was so serious this time.
Zheng Yi is actually going to be sealed!
Knowing that the matter could not be delayed any longer, Li Ran immediately turned to look at Owl Wing and said:
"There must be something fishy here, Owl Wing, you will go find Sun Wu soon and ask him to immediately lead people to secretly investigate the matter. Be sure to find out where the source is and why it started. Then, you also go and ask. Let me ask the famous doctor here what is the cause of this disease. Please report everything to me, no matter how big or small!"
Zhengyi is the hub of the world's trade routes. Once something happens to Zhengyi, there is no doubt that the whole world will be in chaos.
Of course, if the disease really comes, then there seems to be no problem with sealing the four gates decided by Zheng Guo's court meeting. This is the best way to reduce the outflow of infected people and control the spread of the disease.
But if this happens, once the business in Zheng Yi is completely cut off from the outside world...
"promise!"
Owl Wing also knew that this matter was important, so he hurriedly entered the door first.
Li Ran turned to look at the servant behind him from the Zichan Mansion, and whispered to him:
"Go back to the doctor immediately and tell him to relax. Li Ran will definitely get to the bottom of this matter."
"Hey, isn't this my uncle? What's the matter? You're already at the door of your house, why don't you go in?"
While he was talking to his servant, Zhu Niu happened to return from outside. Seeing that Li Ran was there, he suddenly became very angry.
Li Ran turned his head when he heard the sound and looked him up and down. He hadn't seen him for a few days. Shu Niu Fei Dan was not discouraged because he had lost his real power. Instead, he seemed to be in high spirits. There was always a hint of sarcasm on his face when he spoke this time. , his eyes are cunning and annoying.
"Brother Meng, does he know that malaria is everywhere in the city today? It is not a wise move to wander around like this."
After saying that, Li Ran just rolled his eyes and walked in without looking back.
When Zhu Niu saw Li Ran's "rude" behavior, the hatred in his eyes suddenly surged out, and all of it was vented on his face in an instant.
"Huh, let me let you be proud for a while longer..."
Gritting his teeth, he said this silently, immediately jumped down from the carriage and walked in quickly.
In the main hall.
The ancestors of all the clansmen have arrived before offering sacrifices.
This time for Ji Le's wedding, almost all the elders from the Ji family came back to congratulate them. But now that the disease happened to happen, after hearing about it today, everyone in the Ji family was angry.
When everyone saw Li Ran returning, they immediately stepped forward to ask about the situation.
"Doctor Zichan has agreed with Chief Minister Hanhu to close the four gates of Zhengyi."
After Li Ran told everyone, everyone's expressions suddenly changed.
"What? How can this be possible?!"
"If the four gates are sealed, how can I transport my goods in the city? The farm tools in my hand are still waiting for me in Qin!"
"That's right! Going to Jin State, Lu State's goods are now in the warehouses in the capital. If the four gates are sealed and cannot be transported out, wouldn't it mean that I have broken the trust of my family?!"
"Yes, absolutely not! Absolutely not!"
The Ji clan has been doing business for generations, so they are naturally the most sensitive to this kind of incident, so they all raised objections.
They know that business contacts with powerful officials and nobles from various countries must not be cut off. Once the source of wealth is cut off, the gap will be filled by others, or major matters will be delayed due to delays. For them, that would be worse than losing their own lives!
"You guys are really confused! The plague is so fierce this time. If the four gates are not sealed, will the plague continue to spread?"
"What the elders said is true. Although it is the way of business to gather wealth to prosper, there is also a way to do business. How can you ignore the lives of others for your own benefit?"
"If the four gates are not closed and the disease is rampant, the world will be in chaos. Who will bear the responsibility?"
"Doctor Zichan has always been benevolent and righteous, and the most important thing is the justice of the world. I am the first to raise my hands in approval of this move!"
Of course, there are also many clan elders who choose to side with the government.
It's no wonder that Jishi has always maintained a certain tacit understanding with Zheng Guochaotang. It is precisely because of this tacit understanding that Jishi can monopolize the benefits of world trade and rise rapidly.
And Zheng Guo, precisely because of this reciprocal relationship with merchants, was able to save himself from danger several times from merchants.
If you don't believe it, the "Xian Gao Saves Zheng" is the best example.
Therefore, at this critical moment, it is also a habit for them to unswervingly support the decision of the Zheng court.
"But have you ever thought about it. Once the four gates are sealed, malaria will rage in the city. What if it is transmitted to us?"
"If you ask me, all these sick untouchables should be driven out! No one should be left alive!"
"Oh, I don't want to die yet. Don't let me get this disease..."
In the main hall, all the elders of the sacrificial clan held different opinions, shouted one after another, and made a mess.
Sitting in the first seat, Ji Xian never expressed his opinion. He only looked outside with a low expression, not knowing what he was thinking.
At this time, Shu Niu suddenly stood up and roared:
"Everyone!"
"Now is not the time to make a fuss. Since the government has decided to close the city, how can we just say it?"
As soon as the words fell, those elders who opposed the city's closure suddenly became quiet.
Li Ran couldn't help but frown slightly when he saw this.
After standing up the bull to calm everyone down, they immediately bowed to the priest and said:
"Father, there is no further delay. We must not hesitate on this matter. If the government seals the four gates, we will not be able to get out any of our goods in the city. If the reputation of my clan is ruined, then I will The Ji clan will suffer a great disaster."
The meaning of raising the ox is very simple. This matter cannot be accomplished by relying on the clan elders below. If you want to prevent the government from closing the four gates, you have to ask the priest to go and lobby in person.
At this time, Ji Xian, who had never spoken a word, turned to look at Shu Niu, noncommittal.
Then he looked at Li Ran and asked:
"Ziming, what do you think?"
Everyone was stunned when they saw this.
Normally, any matter proposed by Zhu Niu would be almost always accepted by Ji Xian. Now he ignored the suggestions made by Shu Niu and instead asked for Li Ran's opinion, which shows Li Ran's status in Ji Xian's mind.
what is this? Do foreign monks like to recite sutras?
When Zhu Niu heard the sound, his expression tightened, a look of astonishment suddenly appeared on his face, and he froze on the spot.
"Reporting to my father-in-law, if it is not absolutely necessary, Doctor Zichan will not agree to seal the four gates of Zhengyi."
"Now that the government has issued an order, my son-in-law thinks that I should obey the clan sacrifice and everything should be done with the overall situation in mind."
The overall situation is important, what is the overall situation?
When you are in Zheng Yi, you naturally put the safety and interests of the people of Zheng State first.
