Ming Dynasty: Traveling through the harem, Zhu Yuanzhang was dumbfounded

Chapter 28 I'm Afraid My Mom Will Beat My Dad
Using the original cowpox method to prevent smallpox can indeed help people avoid death caused by smallpox.

However, viruses are viruses after all, and vaccination with cowpox still carries the risk of death.

Generally speaking, this probability may be very small, but as long as the resistance of the vaccinated person is low, the risk of death after vaccination will be higher.

"Yang Chen, I didn't expect you to know how to conquer smallpox. This is an important matter that can save the people from danger!

If it succeeds, your achievements in the future will allow you to build a temple and erect an elephant to enjoy incense!"

Zhu Biao knew very well that if Yang Chen's method was really useful, it would be a great thing for the Ming Dynasty and the people of the world.

Hearing this, Yang Chen did not become arrogant.

Especially building temples and erecting statues, this kind of thing is a very sensitive matter in that era.

The key is that the current emperor is Zhu Yuanzhang. This guy is prone to being suspicious of others. If someone really built a mortal temple among the people.

I'm afraid Zhu Yuanzhang would toss and turn and couldn't sleep.

Having a temple means having prestige, and having prestige means having the ability to rebel.

He himself climbed up from the bottom and would not tolerate the existence of other people who could pose a threat in the dynasty he founded.

Shaking his body twice, Yang Chen implied that he did not like this kind of ostentatious behavior.

“Forget about building temples and erecting statues. I am a humble person and do not seek such false reputation.

I am just standing on the shoulders of giants and it is not all my credit.

Besides, I don’t remember very clearly how the cowpox treatment was implemented. I only know the general idea.

You still need to figure out the details yourself.

Anyway, all you need to know is that smallpox is not a big problem."

As soon as he finished speaking, Empress Ma immediately made the decision.

"This matter is of great importance and cannot afford any mistakes. Biao'er, as the regent prince, this heavy responsibility falls on you."

The outbreak of smallpox in the south was no small matter.

A little carelessness can destroy a small country or even an economic region.

The most important thing is that this is an invisible and intangible disease.

No matter you are a commoner or a royal noble, if you are infected, you will be at risk of death.

Therefore, it is necessary to contain it before it breaks out.

There is still plenty of time.

Faced with his mother's request, Zhu Biao showed bitterness on his face.

He stammered as he spoke of his difficulties.

"Mother, it's not that I don't want to, but Father simply doesn't give me the power.

I made my father angry this morning. If I tell him now that there might be an outbreak of smallpox in the south, I'm afraid he won't believe it."

Thinking about what happened in the morning, Zhu Biao seemed helpless.

He went to discuss the matter with a good attitude, but unexpectedly he was scolded. If the other party was reasonable and made him feel guilty, Zhu Biao would have nothing to say and would have accepted it.

But what about his father? His old, arrogant and unreasonable appearance seemed to be still vivid in front of him.

Zhu Biao felt helpless.

Queen Ma nodded in agreement with what her son said.

But she was Zhu Yuanzhang's wife after all.

Curing the smallpox plague is a very important matter.

Throughout history, in every dynasty, how many people have been helpless in doing anything about it and could only leave it to fate.

But if she could help her husband and eradicate smallpox during his reign, then the Ming Dynasty would be more stable, and the people would be more confident and supportive of the Zhu family's rule.

People in high positions and with great power need to go down in history with their names.

Zhu Yuanzhang has been working hard to govern the country in recent years and has used the most severe means to punish corrupt officials, hoping for this.

"You are right. Your father does have a big problem. Therefore, the premise for dealing with these things is to deal with your father first. So, Di'er will go find your father now and ask him to come to the harem to find me. Tell him that I am in the harem, waiting for him."

Queen Ma's tone was very calm and it was impossible to tell whether she was happy or angry.

But as her sons, Zhu Biao and Zhu Di had already smelled the gunpowder in the air.

But they knew very well that their mother was different from other women when she was angry. She would not make a fuss or quarrel.

He only says the most stimulating words in the calmest manner.

Next, they all prayed for their father, hoping that he could withstand the wrath of their mother.

"Well, Queen, if you go to see His Majesty, then I will..."

Yang Chen asked uncertainly.

If Queen Ma confessed all these things, wouldn't that mean her identity would be exposed?
After only one day of preparation, he was about to be exposed under the nose of Zhu Yuanzhang, the murderous emperor. He was worried about his life.

With her eyebrows raised frivolously, Empress Ma smiled with the corners of her mouth raised.

"Okay, I know what you're worried about, it's just that Chongba will do something to you.

Don't worry, when you meet later, I will personally warn him and make sure he doesn't dare to attack you."

Seeing that the other party had already assured him again and again, Yang Chen didn't know what to say.

There is probably no other person in the entire Ming Dynasty who can give him such face as the Queen.

For now we can only take one step at a time.

Since the other party did not refuse, Empress Ma turned her eyes to Zhu Di.

"Go, Di'er."

"Yes."

Without any hesitation, Zhu Di stood up, saluted, and then walked out of the palace at a quick pace.

Queen Ma glanced at Yang Chen and Zhu Biao, then returned to the harem.

"Biao'er, you stay here with Yang Chen and wait for my news. I will send someone to call you later."

"My son understands."

"Thank you, Queen."

Soon, Queen Ma walked back to her study with light steps.

In the huge courtyard, only Yang Chen and Zhu Biao were left.

Yang Chen was already prepared to meet Zhu Yuanzhang later, and his heart began to change slowly.

From the initial worry, it turned into anticipation. He wanted to see whether Zhu Yuanzhang's portrait really had a face like a shoe sole.

At the same time, I also want to see whether Emperor Hongwu is as respectful and loving to Empress Ma as the legend says.

"Ah~"

Zhu Biao's sigh interrupted Yang Chen's reverie.

"Why are you sighing, Your Highness? You seem a little worried. In fact, Your Highness has no need to worry about the Queen. I think your father will definitely not do anything to your mother. At most, he will just say a few words to her.

When your father realizes the seriousness of the matter, he will surely calm down and talk properly."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao frowned slightly and said helplessly:
“I know that my father will not do anything to my mother.

Now I am worried that my mother will take action against my father.

You don't understand. My mother seemed calm just now, but when you told her that my death was partly related to my father, she was already very angry!

If you hadn't continued to talk about Xiongying's story and the smallpox plague.

I'm afraid my mother wanted to go and argue with my father at that time."

As he spoke, Zhu Biao looked up at the sky and said worriedly:

"Now, I am afraid that my mother will do something to my father. My father is the emperor after all, and the founding emperor. If the news of him being bullied gets out, I am afraid that he will be laughed at."

(End of this chapter)