"First, we need to make large quantities of anti-evil clothing!"
"What's an anti-evil clothing?"
"These diseases are caused by evil spirits entering the body and we can guard against them!"
Zhao Hanqing perked up. "Oh?
We can guard against evil spirits? "
There was no such thing as germs in Daqi and it was too troublesome to explain, so he used 'evil spirits' instead.
Zhao Hanqing's biggest worry was that there was no way to prevent or control such a violent disease but he was overjoyed at Li Chengfeng's explanation.
"That's right, we can guard against them!
These evil spirits usually spread through three ways: saliva, breath and skin. That's why we only need to guard against these three ways. "
Zhao Hanqing listened attentively, putting on the demeanor of a student of the Grand Tutor Courtyard, being respectful and respectful.
Li Chengfeng said, "Your Highness, it's not enough to just wear a mask, you need to make it thicker!
At the same time, we need to use something that can absorb evil spirits! "
Zhao Feiyue could not help but ask, "Something that can absorb evil spirits?"
He nodded. "That's right!
Evil spirits are tiny bodies that are hard to see with the naked eye. They spread through the air through saliva and body fluids, entering the human's eyes, ears, mouth, nose and even skin.
If a person wears thick clothing, they can guard against it. The first thing we need to guard against is human breathing! "
Powerful cultivators like Zhao Feiyue did not care much about this because she had her own aura. When she fully unleashed her aura, no one could enter within a few metres of her, let alone these tiny evil spirits.
However, for a normal person like Zhao Hanqing, he was terrified. Who wouldn't be afraid of diseases that could spread through breathing?
Zhao Hanqing frowned. "Do you have any effective medicine?"
Li Chengfeng smiled. "Yes!"
Zhao Hanqing immediately asked, "Is it expensive?"
Zhao Hanqing hit the nail on the head. If it was expensive, it would become a luxury item for the rich and powerful. Commoners would still die in droves. That was not what Zhao Hanqing wanted.
In Zhao Hanqing's eyes, the vast majority of those rich families and nobles were the most abominable existences in the world. They were rich enough to rival a country, but they hoarded and did not pay taxes, yet they desperately sucked the marrow out of the bones.
If possible, he was even willing to clean up the big families. That way, he could clean up the garbage that did not pay taxes and enrich the national treasury.
Unfortunately, his position meant that he couldn't do that. Not only that, he had to rope in these big families. Otherwise … even if he was the Crown Prince, he wouldn't be able to sit firmly in his position and do anything.
Li Chengfeng smiled. "It's not expensive, it's very cheap and you can find it everywhere."
Zhao Hanqing and Zhao Feiyue's eyes widened in disbelief as they cried out involuntarily, "What exactly is it?"
Li Chengfeng broke off a small piece of wood from the carriage and said to Zhao Feiyue, "Light it."
Zhao Feiyue did not understand but did as she was told. With a point, the piece of wood ignited on its own. Li Chengfeng held it up for a while. When the wood was almost done burning, he extinguished it. Then, he scraped the burnt piece of charcoal on the carriage floor a few times, scraping off a thin layer of black ash. Then, he picked up the ash and rubbed it with his hand, then raised his blackened finger to the Crown Prince. "This is it!"
Zhao Hanqing was shocked. "Charcoal?"
Li Chengfeng nodded. "Yes and no at the same time!
More accurately, it's charcoal powder! "
Zhao Hanqing was curious. "Charcoal powder can absorb evil spirits?"
"That's right. Although it's not the best effect, it's the best choice at this juncture."
Zhao Hanqing asked, "How do we use this charcoal powder?"
"Wrap it with sausage, drill many small holes in the middle, then wrap it with eight layers of gauze to prevent evil spirits from absorbing it."
Zhao Hanqing asked, "What kind of items have better effects?"
Of course, this was the famous activated charcoal. However, Li Chengfeng knew that activated charcoal had to be manufactured industrially, which involved physical and chemical reactions. He did not know how to do it, and even if he did, he would not be able to do it in a short amount of time.
Hence, the less effective charcoal was his only choice.
Li Chengfeng shook his head. "I don't know how to make something like that, and I can't do it now either.
Your Highness, don't be too ambitious! "
Zhao Hanqing did not put on the airs of a Crown Prince. He nodded hurriedly. "Yes!
If this works, Brother Chengfeng, you will have done a great deed! "
Li Chengfeng said, "That's not enough!
We still need to prepare protective clothing!
Your Highness, you need to gather large amounts of sausage in the city and sew them into clothes and gloves to cover your exposed skin. "
Zhao Feiyue was worried. "But where are we going to find so many sausage sausage in such a short time?"
Li Chengfeng said, "These are only for doctors, apprentices who help with patient care, and nurses.
Normal people will be screened first, then those with symptoms will be quarantined. "
Zhao Hanqing was in a great mood. He quickly noted it down and asked, "Anything else?"
"Yes!
That is disinfection and hygiene!
Everyone must drink water that has been boiled for fifteen minutes, no unboiled water is allowed!
At the same time, all wells in the city must not be used, water must be obtained from running water sources outside the city!
At the same time, all filthy areas on the streets must be covered with lime. Everyone's excrement must be dealt with in a centralized manner. No excrement, no matter big or small, must be arranged in a unified manner. "
Zhao Hanqing was dumbstruck, Zhao Feiyue blushed, wanting to say something but hesitated.
Zhao Hanqing said awkwardly, "How are we going to arrange for excrement in a unified manner? I'm afraid that will be very inconvenient."
Li Chengfeng knew that Zhao Hanqing had misunderstood. "What I mean is, dig a deep cesspool and dump all your excrement in a unified manner. You are not allowed to urinate anywhere, and even more so, you are not allowed to dump feces. Anyone who breaks this rule will be heavily punished!
Evil spirits are often spread by filthy things. This must be strictly controlled! "
Zhao Hanqing clapped his hands. "That's easy!"
Zhao Feiyue heaved a sigh of relief. She thought Li Chengfeng was going to arrange for her to urinate with everyone else. That would be very awkward.
Li Chengfeng continued, "At the same time, recruit people in the city who are skilled in medicine and nursing, regardless of gender. Once they are screened for illness, immediately equip them with anti-evil clothing and send them to the frontlines!"
When he heard this, Zhao Hanqing's expression froze. He knew that this was a battle without any smoke, but the process and outcome of the battle was far more dangerous and cruel than the battlefield!
Because their enemy was the invisible plague!
After Li Chengfeng explained the specific precautionary measures in detail, he said to the Crown Prince, "I'll leave the precautionary measures to Your Highness. I'll discuss with the princess on how to cure this plague!"
The Crown Prince nodded. "Alright, there's no time to lose. I'll get someone to do it now!"
The Crown Prince quickly got out of the carriage and called for people to pass on Li Chengfeng's instructions. Immediately, all the officials and nobles in Taiyang City were mobilized.
At the same time, the Crown Prince ordered all the soldiers in the city to screen themselves. Soldiers without symptoms were to leave the city and surround the city. Not a single person was allowed to leave the city, not even a bird was allowed to enter.
These officials and wealthy families were the most well-informed. Soon, they fell into a panic. Those who were rich and had the resources to escape immediately. However, they soon found that the entire Taiyang City was surrounded. No one could get out, and no one could get in!
Under the threat of the Grim Reaper and the plague, they had no choice but to band together and use the Crown Prince's method to save themselves!
Li Chengfeng looked at Zhao Feiyue and said, "It's not enough to just take precautionary measures, we need to think of a cure too. Or else … I'm afraid none of these people will survive …" As he spoke, his eyes widened and he cried out, "Ah, damn it!"
Li Chengfeng immediately jumped off the carriage and sprinted in one direction. Zhao Feiyue chased after him in shock. "What's wrong?"
As he sprinted, he yelled, "Little Zhu!
Little Zhu, you must be alright! "