Tang Ruowang listened to Yang Zhen's question and looked up at Yang Zhen. He found that the young earl in front of him seemed to be different from other officials he had seen in the capital of the Ming Dynasty.

This man is not an ordinary general. He is not only clear-headed, but also has a strong interest in knowledge. The most important thing is that he seems to know something about distant Europe and the distant West.

With this discovery, Tang Ruowang's impression of Yang Zhen suddenly improved a bit, and he felt that he was not completely without room for performance in Jinhai Town, at least not completely without the chance to conquer people's hearts.

"Your Majesty, I would like to ask, in the face of the pimple plague that is now prevalent in the north of the Ming Dynasty, how should we prevent the epidemic and how can we reduce the loss of the population?"

After Tang Ruowang realized that Yang Zhen was somewhat different, he stopped playing riddles with Yang Zhen and directly pointed out the questions Yang Zhen wanted to ask.

"Yes, that's right. The plague and the Black Death are both plagues. Since you Western countries, especially the countries under the jurisdiction of the Holy Roman Empire on the continent of Europe, can get rid of the Black Death that has been prevalent for hundreds of years,

I have survived the disease to this day, is there any effective way to deal with it?”

When Yang Zhen saw that Tang Ruowang had understood the intention behind his question, he no longer hid it from him.

"And I see that this time you followed Eunuch Chu from the capital to Jinhai Town, and passed through the epidemic area along the way, but no one died from the epidemic. I asked Eunuch Chu how he could do this, but Eunuch Chu said it was all

Your credit."

Yang Zhen first took on the identity of Eunuch Chu and blocked Tang Ruowang's retreat. Then he laughed and then said to him affectionately and rationally:

"Haha, Mr. Dao Wei, your Catholic doctrine has always been said to be based on loving others, and in our Eastern China, we also have the saying that benevolent people love others. At present, in our Ming Dynasty, from the capital to the Central Plains, and from the Central Plains to Denglai, the plague is prevalent and countless people have died.

I'm waiting for someone with knowledge to help me save it. Can Mr. Dao Wei teach me?"

When Tang Ruowang heard Yang Zhen talking about his Catholic teachings, his eyes suddenly lit up, and his originally expressionless face suddenly became lively, and even the ravine-like wrinkles straightened out in an instant.

"Your Majesty, the Count, knows about Catholicism?!"

Tang Ruowang's rhetorical question revealed an unconcealable surprise.

"Haha, speaking of this, I know a lot. I also know that Martin Luther came out in Europe, which caused your church to split. The Holy Roman Empire has long existed in name only. Countries large and small that believe in different doctrines, for the sake of

There was a fierce fight over who was right and who was wrong, and blood flowed into rivers. Mr. Daowei, is there anything like this?"

"This——, the earl lives in the east, how does he know these situations?!"

Tang Ruowang was shocked when he heard what Yang Zhen said, especially when he heard Yang Zhen mention Martin Luther. This time, the joy on his face disappeared, and the surprise before was only left with surprise.

"Haha, don't worry about how I know it. I have my own channels. If you want to discuss this issue with me, you can find another time in the future. For now, let's talk about how your European countries are preventing and controlling the plague.

Is there any effective way?"

With just one sentence, Yang Zhen brought the central topic of everyone's attention back to the issue of sending people to Dengzhou Prefecture to assist in epidemic prevention. As for how Yang Zhen himself knew the situation in the European countries, no one except Tang Ruowang cared about it.

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When Tang Ruo saw that Yang Zhen didn't want to talk about other matters publicly, he calmed down, thought for a while, and said: "Your Majesty, your ability to identify the pimple plague as the plague is very commendable. Your Majesty, your insights are indeed extraordinary.

"While I was in the capital, I also reported to His Majesty the Emperor's ministers that the plague was the plague, and reported the danger of the plague. However, the Emperor's ministers all hid the disease and refused to treat it, and no one was willing to listen."

Tang Ruowang first praised Yang Zhen for his extraordinary knowledge, then talked about his own experiences in the capital, and then continued with a mocking tone:

"Of course, there are people who believe it now, but considering the large number of people from all walks of life inside and outside the capital of the Ming Dynasty, and the poor living conditions of the people, it is probably only a matter of time before the plague like pimple plague spreads."

Of course Yang Zhen knew that what Tang Ruowang said was true and not sensational. If the plague epidemic in the capital was not effectively contained, it would soon spread inside and outside the capital and even throughout North China.

Therefore, after listening to what Tang Ruowang said, he nodded, looked at Tang Ruowang solemnly and said: "Of course I believe in your judgment, otherwise I wouldn't have come to you today. Mr. Dao Wei, please tell me

Look, how should we prevent a plague pandemic? Is there any effective method in Europe?"

"According to what I know about Western response methods, it is impossible for humans to completely eradicate plague. What humans can do is to control the areas where it spreads."

Tang Ruowen saw Yang Zhen asking for advice with a serious look on his face, knowing that the count in front of him was serious, and if he couldn't come up with some effective methods, he might lose the chance to speak in front of Yang Zhen.

Therefore, after Tang Ruowang opened his mouth and left himself a way out, he then said: "As for the method of controlling the spread of plague, looking at the Western experience that I know, it is nothing more than the strict implementation of four laws!"

"What four laws?"

"The first is cleanliness. Everyone must pay attention to personal cleanliness, clean eating, and clean living areas. In addition to developing the habit of daily bathing and grooming, they must also stay away from all rodents, fleas, and mosquitoes."

"The second is to burn corpses. The corpses, clothes, residences and other things contaminated by the plague should be burned by the government. Although there is no cure for plague, fire can destroy all plagues.

"The third is to cover your face. Whether it is the Black Death or the plague, in addition to direct contact, you can also be infected by inhaling air droplets exhaled by infected people. Wearing a mask to cover your face is to avoid inhalation through the mouth and nose.

Contaminated by the plague."

"The fourth day is isolation. Completely isolate those infected from the epidemic from those who are not infected, and completely isolate the infected areas from the uninfected areas. On my way to Jinhai Town this time, I heard about the count's implementation

This method of isolation and quarantine coincides with the Western method that I know.”

Faced with Yang Zhen's inquiry, Tang Ruowang began to speak eloquently, summarizing what he knew about the methods of Western countries in dealing with the plague.

As soon as Tang Ruowang finished speaking, Yang Zhen stood up immediately, applauded, and said to him with a smile:

"Very good, very good. Mr. Dao Wei is indeed a well-informed Western Confucian scholar. The method he mentioned to control the epidemic of plague is very clear. This method can be presided over by Mr. Dao Wei and implemented in Dengzhou Prefecture first.

"If you can achieve miraculous results in Dengzhou Prefecture and other places, I will definitely play this Dharma table for you in front of His Majesty the Emperor. By then, Mr. Dao Wei, you Western Confucian scholars will be able to raise any difficult wishes they have in coming to China.

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"This, Lord Earl——"

Tang Ruowang was not a fool. When he heard Yang Zhen's words, he realized that Yang Zhen was not simply asking him for Western epidemic prevention methods today. He was asking him to go to Dengzhou Mansion to verify his epidemic prevention methods in person!

As soon as he thought about this, he immediately realized the risks involved and immediately refused.

However, Yang Zhen had already made up his mind to ask him to go to the state to prevent the epidemic. How could he allow him to raise objections? He interrupted him with a wave of his hand and said to him with an unkind expression:

"What? Mr. Daowei, do you want to disobey the first order given to you by this governor, or are you just talking nonsense and don't dare to personally verify the epidemic prevention methods you mentioned?!"

"This——, His Majesty the Emperor wants me to come to the Count to serve as a gunsmith and firearms instructor."

Tang Ruowang saw Yang Zhen's expression change, and instantly knew that he couldn't refuse this matter, because he realized the two possibilities Yang Zhen said, and he could not bear the consequences of either one, but he still couldn't help but resist.

"Haha, this governor can still appoint you as the firearms instructor in Jinhai Town, but the firearms instructor in Jinhai Town has many tasks. Going to Dengzhou to prevent the epidemic is one of the most important ones. And only if you do it well

Only after this one can we talk about the others."

Now that Tang Ruowang has arrived at Jinhai Town according to the order, what should he be asked to do? Isn't it Yang Zhen's word?

As for Yang Zhen, if you don't obey my orders, then why should I tell you any truth?

Faced with Yang Zhen's style of play, Tang Ruowang raised his eyes and looked at Yang Zhen. Finally, he shook his head with a wry smile, bowed and said, "The benevolent love others, and benevolence is the main purpose of Jesus' teachings. As a Jesuit, of course I must devote myself to it."

On the teachings of Jesus.

"My lord the count's order to send me to Dengzhou to prevent the epidemic coincides with God's creed and the teachings of Jesus. I must obey it. I wonder when my lord the count will ask me to set off for Dengzhou?"

Tang Ruowang was a bachelor, so when he saw this matter, he couldn't shirk it at all, so he simply found a step by himself and accepted the matter bravely.

When Yang Zhen saw that he was so straightforward and had prepared a lot of coaxing and threatening words, he took them back and said to him with a smile:

"Epidemic prevention is like fire prevention. Of course, the sooner the better."

Having said this, he turned around, looked at Yuan Jin and said: "General Yuan, today I will hand over Mr. Dao Wei to you. This afternoon, tomorrow at the latest, you will send him off, and you will go to Dengzhou together."

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"I humbly obey my orders!"

Yuan Jin saw that Yang Zhen had decided to send people to Dengzhou to support epidemic prevention. Knowing that this matter was of great importance, he immediately stood up and received the order.

However, Yang Zhen also knew that it would not be possible to send Tang Ruowang alone. He would also have to find some followers to follow his orders.

So after Yuan Jin accepted the order, Yang Zhen thought for a while and said to him: "When you pass through Chenghuang Island, Daqin Island and other places, you can select a group of captured Manchu slaves from Wu Chaozuo's prison camp and send them to Dao Wei.

Mr. Dao Wei serves as a guard handyman so that Mr. Dao Wei can guide its use when he arrives in Dengzhou."

"I understand the humble position!"

In the afternoon of that day, after Yang Zhen decided on these matters, he ended the discussion in the lobby of the main town hall and asked the Assistant Camp Office to draft a military order to guide the generals to complete the task of recruiting troops and expanding the army as soon as possible.

Correspondingly, Yuan Jin, who was eager to take over the immigration team in Dengzhou Water City, personally led the boat early the next morning, took Tang Ruowang and his party, set out to sea from Lushunkou, and headed south to Dengzhou Prefecture.
Chapter completed!