In the misty smoke, there were sparks everywhere. The corpse-burning insects carried out the corpses and piled them together. In order to prevent the epidemic from continuing to spread, these piled up corpses were thrown on the firewood and burned together. The shrill sound was mixed with the howling wind. Black smoke billowed into the air.
In the palace of the imperial envoy, the imperial doctors entered the palace of the imperial envoy one after another. Ling Yin of Chu State sat in front of several cases and looked at these imperial doctors. They are all imperial doctors in the Chu Palace, and their medical skills are naturally very good. Ling Yin said: "You have all seen this epidemic. It spreads at an alarming speed. I have gathered everyone to come up with a way to stop the epidemic from spreading." These imperial doctors sat on both sides and looked at each other. They still don’t understand the epidemic and don’t know what to say. Yang Chu stood up and said: "Big Chong, the envoy has a way, I wonder if it is feasible?" Yang Chu was a layman and did not know that the method he thought of was feasible, so he stood up and faced Qu Zhi. Faced with such a situation, the only alternative is to treat a dead horse as a living horse. Qu Zhi cast his gaze on Yang Chu and said, "Sir, if you have any idea about this, just tell me." Yang Chu said, "Isolating patients infected with the disease can effectively cut off the spread of the disease. This is one of them; The second is to visit the affected areas in person to understand the symptoms of the patients, understand the nature of the disease, and then prescribe the right medicine." After hearing this, the imperial doctors sitting on both sides nodded in agreement and said, "Sir, what you said makes sense."
Everyone put on a layer of white robes, wrapped their whole bodies, covered their mouths and noses with a piece of cloth, and rushed to the epidemic area. A rhombus-shaped horse barrier was erected in front of the epidemic area, and officers and soldiers were guarding it. No common people were allowed to approach and isolated. These royal doctors set up temporary medical tents to diagnose and treat patients, feel their pulses and inquire about their symptoms. Then he entered and said: "Big Chong, according to the diagnosis, the patient has a weak pulse, diarrhea and vomiting. His face is haggard, his eye sockets are sunken, his voice is hoarse, he is thirsty, and his limbs are cold. In severe cases, he has convulsions or convulsions. It seems that he is dehydrated or Collapse syndrome." Qu Zhi asked again: "What will happen if it is serious?" An imperial doctor came forward and said: "In severe cases, circulatory failure or even death may occur." Qu Zhi continued to ask: "How should it be treated or treated? Defense?" These imperial doctors were stunned, and after a long time they said: "Let me go back and check the historical medical books." Yang Chu stood up and said to these imperial doctors: "You don't have to go back to check, I have all the medical books you want to read. I brought it to you." He ordered two officers and soldiers to carry it into a big box, opened the big box, it was full of letters, and said, "You can check it now."
They were busy searching, and Yang Chu and Qu Zhi also joined them, looking through medical books written by the past dynasties, such as Shennong's Materia Medica and Huangdi Neijing. Yang Chu even joked: "It is recorded in ancient books that the three sons of Emperor Zhuanxu all turned into ghosts after death and spread diseases to the world. Is this the cause of one of the sons of Emperor Zhuanxu? The name of his son It’s called the epidemic ghost, and it’s also called the torture ghost.” These imperial doctors ignored it, and one of the imperial doctors said: “Using Songcao and Mangcao to fumigate and burn it can remove poisons, repel insects, and prevent epidemics.”
Just when they were busy rummaging, an old man walked in and said, "You don't need to look anymore, this is cholera." Qu Zhi and Yang Chu both looked up at the old man who walked in, then walked up and saluted, "Mr. ." The old man returned the greeting and said: "The big insect is polite." Qu Zhi helped the old man sit aside. The doctors all stood up and gathered around them with some dissatisfaction, asking: "Why did you diagnose cholera, sir?" The old man hesitated. The long beard looked at them calmly and asked: "Does the patient have diarrhea and vomiting, is thirsty to drink, or has spasms or convulsions?" All the symptoms were mentioned, which immediately left them speechless. Qu Zhi sat in front of the table and asked: "I wonder where the old master studied?" The old man ignored it, but faced Yang Chu and said: "I wonder if King Zhao's health is okay?" Yang Chu replied: "My king's body is still healthy." The old man said to Qu Zhi: "The ancestor of mankind, Bian Que, my father once followed the miracle doctor Bian Que. He was attached to him and witnessed him practicing medicine and diagnosing diseases. He was influenced by his ears and eyes, and his medical skills were passed down to my generation. ." Qu Zhi asked: "Mr., does he have any medical prescription?" The old man replied: "Acupuncture stimulates acupuncture points, uses Huangling and Huoxiang Zhengqi, and of course scraping, acupuncture can remove blood stasis." The old man thought for a while and said : "Of course, you can also use Jiacao and Mangcao to fumigate and burn them to remove poisonous insects, repel insects and prevent epidemics."
They held discussions in a temporary tent, which was like a large military camp. In the back camp, people infected with the plague gathered. When Qu Zhi is with these people, he will be at risk of infection at any time. Epidemic areas are full of wandering minds. Only by living in an epidemic area can we stabilize the hearts of the people. Putting yourself in a dangerous place may mean putting yourself to death and living later. Among the soldiers guarding the rear camp, unfortunately, they contracted cholera and fell to the ground with nausea and vomiting. Yellow vomit was everywhere, and they rolled all over the floor in pain. A soldier entered the tent and said in a panic: "Big insect, the soldiers are infected with the plague and are almost dying. You should go out and have a look." Ling Yin and Yang Chu walked out together, followed by the imperial doctor and the old man. Seeing that these soldiers were He fell to the ground with his belly full, and there was a stench that hit his nostrils, and he said: "No, please cover your face quickly." Everyone covered themselves with cloth towels. The old man stepped up to help the fallen soldier and lay him down. He took off his armor and his upper body, and took out a silver needle to prick his acupuncture points. These imperial doctors stepped forward to help and began to administer acupuncture. The abdominal pain has just been relieved. Get a candle and light it to smoke the body. The medicine enters through the pores, mixes with the blood and flows throughout the body. The soldiers recovered slightly and stood up. Qu Zhi looked at the soldiers anxiously and asked, "How are you doing?" The soldiers said, "Big Chong, we are much better." The old man said, "I will prescribe you a prescription, three times a day, three days later." Consider yourself cured." Then he prescribed medicine. Everyone around him praised the old man's medical skills and said, "Miracle doctor, miraculous doctor!" These imperial doctors were even more impressed by the old man's medical skills.
People will die in the rear camp, day after day, and most of the deceased are very old people. The soldiers came in and carried out the corpses. They carried out the corpses one by one. They set up firewood in an open place and burned the corpses. Thick smoke filled the sky and blocked the sun. They are competing with death for time. An imperial doctor named Jingde died of an infection while treating patients. As the sun set, Jingde dragged his exhausted body out of the back camp. Qu Zhi walked out and asked: "How are the people in the rear camp?" Jingde took out a sweat towel to wipe the sweat on his forehead and said: "Basically, they were rescued." He often grinned. They also fought fiercely for several days and nights without closing their eyes, and said with concern: "I think you are tired too, go and rest quickly." Jingde thanked him and said: "Thank you, big insect." He stepped back a few steps, turned around and left, entering Rest in your own tent.
In the middle of the night, I suddenly felt discomfort in my lower abdomen. I tossed and turned, sometimes getting up to vomit, rolling out of bed, convulsing all over, foaming at the mouth, and died in the early morning. The sky gradually opened, and a soldier broke into Qu Zhi's camp and said anxiously: "Da Chong, the imperial doctor Jing Da Chong died of illness last night." Qu Zhi stood up and said, "What?" He sat down again, and later walked out of the camp. . Yang Chu then walked out of the tent and asked, "Dachong, what happened?" Qu Zheng looked sad and choked for a long time before saying, "The imperial physician Jing Deyu died of illness last night." The old man also followed him out of the tent. Enter the camp of the imperial doctor Jingde. He saw Jingde's body lying flat in front of the couch, with a lot of vomit next to it. Seeing this, the old man said anxiously: "No, it is infected with cholera." He immediately covered his mouth and nose. A soldier was called in to carry Jingde's body out, put it on firewood and burned it. Sprinkle some lime indoors to disinfect, and then smoke Jiaocao to prevent epidemics.
Every household was burning jasmine grass, mugwort or mango grass, fumigating their houses, doorways and outdoor areas. The epidemic was quickly brought under control, and gradually, people's lives returned to normal. The old man walked out and said: "The epidemic has been brought under control. It seems that it is time to leave." Ling Yin of Chu State walked out and said: "Old Sir, please stay in Chu State. I think the people of Chu State still need Old Sir." The old man said: "I have made up my mind to go, so there is no need to force the big insect to stay." He stepped back a few steps and raised his hands in front of him, saying: "Goodbye!" Yang Chu walked up and asked, "Where are you going, sir?" The old man said He replied: "Chengdu, Shu, because my father's tomb is still in Chengdu." He cupped his hands in front of him and said, "Farewell!" Yang Chu cupped his hands in front of him and said, "See you later." He got on the carriage behind him and drove away. One day later, he began to put out grain and spent the famine years with the people of Chu.
On this day, Yang Chu and Ling Yin of Chu State walked out of the imperial envoy's camp and returned to Shouchun, the capital of Chu State, under the escort of the imperial envoy guard. When they left the city, people lined the streets to greet them. These people gathered outside the city, waiting for them to leave the city. Ling Yin and Zhao of Chu State sent Yang Chu to drive out of the city. All these people came forward, knelt down and shouted: "Master Qingtian." Chu State's Ling Yin and Zhao Shiyang Chu stuck their heads out and waved, slowly passed in front of them, and rushed to Shouchun, the capital of Chu State.
They went along the Han River and passed through the Hanbei region. They stopped and looked at the water of Han River in the distance. Hanjiang River, also known as Hanshui, is the largest tributary of the Yangtze River. Its central source is Yangshui, its northern source is Jushui, and its southern source is Yudai River. They are all located in Ningqiang County, Shaanxi Province, at the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains. They flow through Mian County and are called Mianshui River. They flow eastward to Hanzhong is also called Hanshui. The section from Ankang to Danjiangkou was called Canglangshui in ancient times, and it was also called Xiangjiang or Xiangshui below Xiangyang. The Han River can be said to be the longest tributary of the Yangtze River and occupies an important position in history. Together with the Yangtze River, Huaihe River and Yellow River, it is collectively known as the Jianghuai River and Han River. The rolling river flows eastward, and its flow is endless, just like the Yangtze River and the Yellow River, representing our descendants of China who will continue for thousands of years, endure forever, and bless our descendants for generations. Just like a poem from later generations said, "White gulls are flying in the water, and the pure green spring is deep enough to dye clothes. People who come from the south to the north grow old, and the long setting sun sends fishing boats home."
Back in those days, its elder brother Qu Ping was exiled in the northern Han Dynasty. There was a drizzle of rain every now and then, and he passed by Zigui, Hubei Province. His elder brother Qu Ping, perhaps influenced by Qu Yuan, the Sanlu official, was loyal to the Chu royal family and had outstanding talents. He also suffered the same fate as Qu Yuan and was exiled to the Hanbei region. , and then died in this place. Later, his brother was rehabilitated and the cemetery was moved to the foot of Fenghuang Mountain in Zigui. Last night I heard the sound of beating leaves in the forest again. Today they hiked up the trail. It is surrounded by lush greenery. They walked up the stone slab and stood in front of the tomb of their brother Qu Ping. Next to it was a tall tomb, which was the tomb of Qu Yuan, the Sanlu doctor. Qu Ping has taken Sanlu doctor Qu Yuan as an example since he was a child. It can be said that Qu Yuan is a god in his heart, and he can be relieved to have Qu Yuan by his side.
The King of Chu heard that they were about to arrive in Shouchun, the capital of Chu State, and went out of the city with all the civil and military officials to greet them. The King of Chu and the officials stood on the tower and looked away, waiting anxiously. Under the escort of the imperial guards, Ling Yin arrived at Shouchun, the capital of Chu State, and stopped in front of the city. He stepped down, stood up, raised his hands and said, "Your Majesty, the people of our Kingdom of Chu are in peace." Then he knelt down and said, "My king will live forever, and the Kingdom of Chu will last forever." The King of Chu stood on the city tower, surrounded by ministers and guards under the city. The army all knelt down and shouted: "My king will live for ten thousand years, and the Chu Kingdom will live for ten thousand years." The King of Chu spread his arms and said, "Thanks to God's blessing, the hardships of the Chu Kingdom are great, and the hardships of the people of the Chu Kingdom are great." Then he stepped down and stood in front of Qu Zhi. In front of Yang Chu, he said: "Ling Yin, Ambassador Zhao, please get down."
