After entering Luoyang Pass, the mission was considered safe.
The so-called two countries are at war without killing each other.
This was true during times of war, and even less so when the two countries formed an alliance. A country as big as the Wu Dynasty also wanted to save face.
You can still make some fuss at the border, but you won't do it once you actually enter the country.
At the very least, there was no possibility of an ambush on the scale of the Hulu cavalry, and without such an ambush, it would naturally not be a problem for the mission.
Everyone was relieved.
Especially the accompanying civil servants, including Zhu Liang.
In fact, Lin Bai is similar.
Looking back on the previous ambush, if it weren't for the spear phalanx and Zhuge's crossbows, I don't know how the group of people died. Although the violent mother sent people, it was not certain whether they could survive until that time.
Fortunately, it's okay.
The motorcade just wandered all the way towards Yujing, the capital of the Wu Dynasty.
The journey was long and bumpy, and Lin Bai was so bored that he almost got moldy.
Fortunately, I have Chaiyue so I can flirt with him occasionally.
However, it was just teasing. Ever since the last time the rice king suddenly broke in, this girl had already had a shadow. She was afraid that the rice king would break in again and run away as soon as she noticed that her uncle's eyes were wrong.
Um! It is said to be nip before it happens.
If my uncle's bestiality comes out, it's hard to resist, so...
The talented man felt like crying, but it was a pity that he couldn't do it, and he couldn't force it. My uncle also wanted to save face, okay?
Just like that, we walked for a few more days.
On this day, the convoy arrived at the border of Yizhou in the Wu Dynasty, and there were more pedestrians on the road, with large and small bags, as if they were fleeing.
Zhuiyue asked in confusion: "What's going on? Why do you look like you want to fight?"
Don't tell me, this situation is indeed somewhat similar.
However, this is the hinterland of Wu Dynasty. If we really hit here, Wu Dynasty will be almost there.
So obviously it's not possible.
Lin Bai immediately asked Ji Xiaofeng to find out more. Soon, Ji Xiaofeng returned, his face became very solemn, "Sir, it's bad, something happened up front, it seems to be some kind of plague."
What!
Hearing about the plague, all the envoys and convoys stopped. This is not fun. Once you get infected, it will be a disaster.
I asked the pedestrians in detail and roughly learned that a plague was suspected in Zhengyang County ahead. There were rumors that the government was going to close the city, so the people fled and people were panicked.
After learning this, the faces of everyone in the mission also changed.
Zhu Liang said: "Zhengyang County? Are we going to pass through this place on this trip?"
Zhao Qianjun nodded and said, "That's right! The mission's route happens to pass through Zhengyang County."
Zhu Liang's expression changed slightly, "Can you change the route?"
Zhao Qianjun said: "The mission's route is set by the Wu Dynasty. Changing the route rashly may be inappropriate and needs to be reported. However, if this happens, the time may be delayed for a long time."
"Moreover, this is the official road of the Wu Dynasty, which is relatively easy to walk. Changing the route requires a lot of detours, which also delays the trip."
To put it bluntly, there is not enough time.
Li Chao is here to propose marriage. If he fails to arrive on time, he will be breaking his promise.
The marriage was won through a bet, so it would not be impossible for the Wu Dynasty to use this as an excuse to directly reject the marriage, so...
Zhu Liang couldn't help but look at Lin Bai and asked, "Master Lin, what should we do now?"
Lin Bai was also depressed at this time.
Damn, okay, you actually caused some kind of plague. Isn't this deliberately making things difficult for others?
It is simply unrealistic to submit a report to change the route. It will take many years and months for the Wu Dynasty to approve it. Even if His Majesty the Wu Dynasty sympathizes with the mission and does not talk about breaking off the engagement because of the plague, the Iron Lady cannot wait.
The talented man is still waiting to go back and become a father, so he can't afford to delay.
Lin Bai thought for a while and said, "Could it be a rumor?"
People follow blindly, but rumors spread about this kind of thing. Maybe there is no plague at all, or the situation is not as serious as imagined.
Several people couldn't help but nod. It was indeed possible, but there was no way of knowing how.
Lin Bai paused and said, "Why don't we go take a look."
ah?
Go and have a look?
Hearing this, Zhu Liang's expression changed. It was too late for everyone to escape, so they still went to take a look. This was not asking for death.
Zhao Qianjun also said quickly: "Master Lin, you must not do this. The plague is not a trivial matter. Once infected, the consequences will be disastrous."
Zhuiyue was also worried and said: "Uncle..."
Lin Bai smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. We are not going to the epidemic area. We are just going to the front to see what the situation is and to ask the officials. Maybe it is not as serious as imagined."
Ji Xiaofeng nodded, "That's okay. I'll arrange for someone to go take a look."
"No need!"
Lin Bai shook his head and said, looking at the looks of those people, all of them changed their minds when talking about the epidemic, they probably went there to fool around.
And they don’t know how to take preventive measures. If it does happen, it will be the end of the world if it gets infected.
Immediately he said: "I will go and see for myself."
Several people's expressions changed when they heard this, especially Zhui Yue. They seemed hesitant to speak, but in the end they didn't speak. Anyway, it was enough not to let my uncle get close to the epidemic area. At worst, he would be brought back when the time came.
Xiao Nizi has made up her mind.
Ji Xiaofeng said: "Then I will bring a few people with me to protect your safety."
Immediately, the group of people left the mission and headed forward, while the mission temporarily stayed on standby.
As we get closer to Zhengyang County, there are more and more pedestrians on the road, all with large and small bags.
Zhuiyue saw this and said worriedly: "Uncle, it seems to be true, otherwise there wouldn't be so many people fleeing."
really!
Lin Bai also frowned. Looking at this situation, the plague was probably real.
This is so fucked up. Do we really want to delay here?
Just when he was a little depressed, suddenly, a refugee not far away fell to the ground and said, "Mom! What's wrong with you? Get up quickly."
I saw a middle-aged woman lying on the ground. Her face was very red and she seemed to have a fever.
And on the arms with rolled up sleeves, you can vaguely see some red rashes.
grass!
Looking at this situation, is it really a plague?
The people around him obviously realized something and fled quickly, as if they were avoiding the god of plague.
Zhuiyue's expression also changed, and he hurriedly said: "Uncle, leave quickly!"
The situation in front of us is obviously wrong. The extent of the plague is probably more serious than what everyone said. Those who escaped have already been infected and have spread.
Lin Bai felt mmp in his heart, this is so fucked up.
About to leave.
At this time, a group of soldiers rushed out of the city, all wearing protective masks, blocking everyone's way. The leading general said: "Block all roads in Zhengyang County immediately, and no one is allowed to go out."
"Master, I'm not coming out of the city. I'm just about to enter the city. Let me out."
"Yes! We are not infected, let them out."
"..."
Some people tried to defend themselves and rushed out.
But the soldiers didn't say anything, and kicked the person back directly, and a cold voice sounded: "Go back immediately, if you dare to attack the defense line again, you will be killed without mercy!"
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Some people died, but not completely...
