EBE Chapter 243 Imperial Court Meeting
Chapter 243 Imperial Court Meeting
King Ling sat on his throne, listening intently to the reports from the officials below, while secretly recalling the hardships and dangers that the Ling Kingdom had experienced in recent days.
After the official finished his report, King Ling asked with a solemn expression, "How many people are gathered outside the city now?"
Minister of Revenue Gu Tianming hurriedly stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said, "Reporting to King Ling, according to the statistics from two days ago..."
A total of 6,317 people fled from various places.
Moreover, the number of people fleeing these days is still increasing daily.
The old minister received the latest report the night before last; the number has increased by another 302.
Upon hearing this, King Ling frowned slightly and asked in surprise, "So many? How many new people were added yesterday?"
Gu Tianming bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, we have not yet received the information. Our staff will submit the results tonight."
King Ling nodded slightly and said, "Yes, Minister Gu has worked hard these days."
Gu Tianming hurriedly expressed his gratitude: "Thank you for your concern, King Ling. This old minister is still in good health and can still serve the Ling Kingdom."
After speaking, he respectfully returned to his original position.
After asking Gu Tianming, the Minister of Revenue, about the number of people outside the city, King Ling's expression became very solemn.
He then turned his gaze to the Ministry of War and said in a deep voice, "Minister Wu, many people have poured into the city, and the situation is complicated. I wonder what measures the Ministry of War has taken in terms of city defense?"
Minister of War Wu Bingyong hurriedly stepped forward, clasped his hands in salute.
He replied in a loud voice, "Reporting to King Ling, since the earth dragon turned over, the Ministry of War has strengthened the city's defenses."
The number of soldiers at the city gates was doubled, with guards on duty day and night, strictly checking people entering and leaving the city to prevent criminals from sneaking into the city.
Meanwhile, additional lookout posts were set up around the city walls to closely monitor movements outside the city.
In addition, patrol teams were deployed to patrol the city at irregular intervals to maintain order and ensure the safety of the residents.
King Ling nodded slightly and then inquired about the Ministry of Works' preparations for temporary housing for the people, the Ministry of Rites' measures to appease the people, and the Ministry of Justice's contingency plans for potential security issues.
After asking around, the Spirit King had a better understanding of the current situation.
King Ling glanced at his assembled ministers, his face filled with worry, and said, "Plagues are breaking out in various places, posing a great threat to our country. Do any of you have any good solutions?"
This is the core theme of today's court assembly.
As soon as King Ling uttered these words, the entire court fell silent, as if the air itself had frozen.
At this moment, an elderly imperial physician stepped forward.
He bowed to King Ling with a face full of guilt and said, "Your Majesty, your old minister and colleagues have been working day and night without slacking off, doing our best to prepare the prescriptions."
However, this plague is something we have never heard of or seen before, and it is extremely difficult to deal with.
This old minister and several colleagues have tried numerous prescriptions, all to no avail. I am truly incompetent and deserve to die!
King Ling knew that the sudden plague had caught them off guard, so he did not intend to blame them.
This is precisely the time when capable people are needed, so how could he possibly blame them?
He could only gently comfort him, saying, "Old Xu, please don't blame yourself. This matter is difficult and cannot be easily accomplished by human effort. You should just do your best."
He sighed helplessly and continued, "I am well aware of the horror of this plague, but for the sake of the lives of countless people..."
I only hope that you can formulate an effective prescription soon!
Everyone present knew that this plague was extraordinary.
It's definitely not like those minor illnesses that can be cured with just a simple prescription of medicine.
Its complexity and danger far exceeded their imagination.
At this moment, the Spirit King's gaze swept over Hua Lingxing, who was standing to the side.
He called out, "Flower Spirit Star!"
Upon hearing the voice, Hua Lingxing immediately stepped forward and respectfully bowed, saying, "Your subordinate is here!"
King Ling asked, "I ask you, in the cultivation technique you practice, is there any medical skill involved?"
Hua Lingxing replied, "Reporting to the Spirit King, I do indeed possess medical skills."
However, compared to Daya and the others, my medical skills are utterly insignificant.
King Ling nodded slightly and asked, "By the way, what have they been busy with lately? Why didn't they come to the court assembly today?"
Hua Lingxing hurriedly replied, "Reporting to the King, many of the refugees who have poured in from outside the city are injured. They are working with the imperial physicians and doctors from the city to treat the wounded."
After hearing this, King Ling first nodded slightly, and then asked, "Do they know about the plague outbreak?"
Imperial Physician Xu stepped forward, bowed, and replied, "Your Majesty, I informed them of this matter yesterday."
King Ling pressed further, "Did they offer any suggestions?"
Old Xu shook his head helplessly and said, "I have no objection. There is a severe shortage of medical personnel, while the number of injured is enormous."
The old minister was worried that this would delay their treatment of the wounded, so he only told them that he had been preparing medicinal herbs for the past few days.
King Ling made a quick decision and ordered, "Send someone immediately to bring Da Ya and the others back."
Those with serious injuries were handed over to the imperial physicians for intensive care, while those with minor injuries were to be treated later.
Upon hearing this, Qin Lingxing immediately stepped forward, cupped her hands in acceptance of the order, and then hurriedly turned and left.
Once outside the palace gates, she leaped onto her horse, spurred it on with her legs, and the steed neighed as it galloped towards the city gate.
In the past, it would take at least half an hour to ride a horse from the palace gate to the city gate.
But at this moment, Qin Lingxing was galloping at full speed, managing to shorten the time by almost half an incense stick's time.
As soon as Qin Lingxing arrived at the city gate, before the city gate general could even salute, she immediately ordered him to send soldiers to call Shanzi and Daya.
Soon the soldiers informed Da Ya and the others that Qin Lingxing was waiting at the city gate.
Daya, Shanzi, and the others all quickened their pace.
After they had treated or bandaged the wounded in their hands, they all mounted their horses and rode towards the city gate from different directions.
Xiaoman was the last to arrive among them.
During this period, they devoted themselves to treating the injured, and their medical skills became increasingly refined.
When he arrived and saw that he was the last one, he said apologetically, "Sister Qin, I'm so sorry, I'm late!"
Qin Lingxing, worried that the Spirit King was waiting too long, urged him without exchanging pleasantries, "It's good that you've arrived. The Spirit King is waiting for us. Let's hurry back!"
Then it turned its horse around and galloped off first.
Along the way, everyone was focused on getting on their way and no one had the mind to talk.
Xiaoman was puzzled, wondering why Qin Lingxing was in such a hurry.
When they arrived at the palace gate, Qin Lingxing showed no intention of dismounting and instead rode into the palace with the ten of them.
If the guards at the gate hadn't known their identities, they would have thought they were some audacious madmen who dared to trespass into the palace so arrogantly.