The Rise of a General's Daughter-in-Law Doctor

Chapter 223 Controlling the Epidemic

After listening to Master Chen's story, Li Muxia gave Master Chen a mask and asked him to take her for a walk around the city.

The scene on the street is very desolate now. Very few shops are open for business. Most people dare not go out casually, for fear of being infected. Of course, there are also some fearless people who wander the streets, but they are a very small number of people.

Upon returning, Li Muxia began drafting a plan to combat the epidemic.

It wasn't until midnight that he took the proposal to Master Chen.

Li Muxia's plan is very simple, consisting of two points: prevention and treatment.

Looking at the proposal Li Muxia had written, Master Chen asked, "Is this really effective?"

Li Muxia nodded and said, "Now is the peak period of the epidemic outbreak, and we must do a good job in effective prevention and control to prevent the spread of the epidemic."

Looking at the plan, Master Chen said, "The quicklime isn't difficult to obtain, but isolating the animals in batches might be a bit challenging."

After saying that, he looked at Li Muxia and said, "To be honest, although there are quite a few doctors in the town, very few are actually willing to come out and treat patients. I'm worried that we don't have enough manpower."

"The town reported the epidemic situation five days ago, but we don't know if the imperial court will send someone down."

"To be honest, we had already prepared for the worst before you came."

Li Muxia understood what Master Chen meant. She had heard before that the control of epidemics in ancient times was always rather simple and brutal.

"Master Chen, let's go to the clinic tomorrow and see what happens. Let's get some rest tonight."

After saying that, Li Muxia got up and left.

The morning sun pierced through the clouds and spilled across the earth.

The town of Fuhai was not illuminated by the warm sunshine; everyone's eyes were filled with confusion and fear.

Li Muxia stood in front of a clinic in the city. At this time, there was already a long queue in front of the clinic.

Master Chen led Li Muxia to the back of the clinic and entered through the back door.

Seeing that there were only two or three doctors inside the clinic, but hundreds of patients outside, it was hard to imagine how long it would take for just those three doctors to see all the patients.

Looking at the state of the clinic, Master Chen sighed and said, "Alas, there were five doctors before, but those two also contracted the plague yesterday."

Li Muxia looked at the three senior doctors, whose faces were only covered by a thin handkerchief. It would be strange if she didn't get infected.

"How's the mask I sent you yesterday coming along?"

Master Chen: "We got all the fabric shops in town yesterday, but there aren't many embroiderers available these days. We only managed to make about a hundred pieces yesterday."

Upon hearing this, Li Muxia said, "Distribute these hundred-plus masks to the doctors at the clinic and the soldiers patrolling the streets. Remember to disinfect them first, as I told you yesterday, before distributing them."

Master Chen responded with a "yes" and gave instructions to one of the constables beside him.

Li Muxia then asked, "How many clinics like this are there?"

Master Chen: "There's one in the east of the city with two doctors, two in the south with five doctors, and then there's this place."

After listening, Li Muxia said, "Alright, Master Chen, let's stick to my plan from yesterday. Have the soldiers go door-to-door to count the people, isolate those with more serious illnesses in one house, those with slightly milder illnesses in another, and those with the mildest illnesses in yet another. All those who haven't been infected should be quarantined at home. Disinfect regularly every day to prevent the spread of the epidemic."

After saying that, he realized that the clinic might not be able to accommodate so many patients, so he added, "If the clinic can't accommodate them all, we should set up tents nearby. We must find a way to isolate the patients."

Although the advisor felt somewhat embarrassed after hearing this, he still did as Li Muxia instructed.

Li Muxia handed the completed prescription to the clerk and said, "Prepare the medicine according to this prescription and distribute it to those who have not yet been infected."

Master Chen took the prescription and asked, "What is this?"

Li Muxia explained, "This is to boost immunity."

Although he didn't understand it very well, Master Chen believed in Li Muxia.

At this moment, the clinic manager also arrived. Although Master Chen was wearing a mask, he recognized him at a glance and quickly stepped forward to greet him, saying, "Master Chen, what brings you here? Please get out quickly, this place is full of patients, in case something happens."

Before the shopkeeper could finish speaking, Master Chen said, "Shopkeeper Wu, you're here! That's great! I was just about to send someone to call you."

Manager Wu asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

Instead of revealing his purpose, Master Chen introduced Xia Mu to Manager Wu: "This is Xia Mu."

Then he whispered in Manager Wu's ear, "The Immortal Physician Xia Mu."

Shopkeeper Wu had certainly heard of the reputation of the Immortal Physician Xia Mu, but he never expected to meet him in his lifetime.

Shopkeeper Wu was so excited that he stammered, "I've long heard of the great physician, but I never expected to see him so young. Please come in."

Li Muxia shared her idea with Manager Wu, who unconditionally believed in it. Moreover, he carefully analyzed its feasibility and concluded that it was indeed a very good method.

Manager Wu's clinic was the largest in the entire Fuhai Town. Manager Wu was a figure of considerable influence in the Fuhai Town medical community. After hearing Li Muxia's plan, he immediately convened a meeting with the managers of several other clinics. The next day, the entire Fuhai Town began to carry out epidemic prevention in an orderly manner according to Li Muxia's plan.

Master Chen also spread the news that the Immortal Physician had come to Fuhai Town. The people knew that the Immortal Physician had arrived, and their initial resignation turned into a hopeful spirit.

Li Muxia has been busy these past two days, visiting various patients, examining their symptoms, and prescribing some herbal remedies. She already has a general idea in mind, but it still needs to be verified.

Thanks to Li Muxia's arrival, the epidemic in Fuhai Town has been stabilized in the past two days. Although people are still being infected, the death toll is steadily decreasing.

Aside from drinking water, eating, and using the restroom, Li Muxia spent most of her time among the patients. Cui'er and Hong'er were also busy, being directed by Li Muxia to record each patient's symptoms and reactions after taking the medication. Of course, with so many patients, it was impossible for Hong'er and Cui'er to complete the task on their own.

Therefore, Master Chen found some scholars who could write, and Cui'er and Hong'er taught them how to do the recording work.

Dongfang Jincheng arrived in Fuhai Town three days later.

During these three days, Dongfang Jincheng was also busy. Knowing that Fuhai Town would need a large amount of medicinal herbs, he collected most of the medicinal herbs from the remaining five towns in Fuhai Prefecture.