Whether it is ancient or modern, Chinese or foreign, if you open the history books casually, you can see records about the plague epidemic and thousands of miles of red land. It is a destructive force a hundred times more terrible than any war. There is no way on earth to resist its rage.

Yuan Zhao's eyes that can penetrate thousands of years naturally know more than others. In fact, in the past years, he has always felt very lucky. Because there seems to be a favor in the dark, the God of God sent him to the best of times.

At the beginning of this prosperous era, when he really stands on the stage of history, he can let go of his hands and feet and do whatever he wants, without worrying too much about the natural and man-made disasters behind him. Among them, the most reassuring thing for him is that there is no epidemic of major diseases during this time period. This cannot but be said to be God's blessing to the Han Dynasty.

Before the Han Dynasty, plagues on the land of the Central Plains were common in almost every dynasty. And the enormous harm they cause to countries and people is often fatal in many cases.

Until now, the Han Dynasty has been very lucky. Except for the war, there has not been a very serious outbreak. In the Chang'an court, whenever Yuan Zhao occasionally paid attention to the tables reported by various counties and counties about this aspect, he was still very relieved to look at those prosaic records. The so-called national peace and security is one of the very important parts.

However, Yuan Zhao, who was standing at the highest place outside the Persian royal city, never imagined that the Han army of the Western Expedition would encounter an unprecedented crisis when they came here all the way and saw that they were about to sow the fire of the Han civilization everywhere.

Among the more than 130,000 people in the whole army, he himself knew what kind of disaster he had begun to fall into!

It is also on this continent under our feet that the Great Plague of the Black Death, which occurred in another time and space, once died in an era that began to be glorious. The demons carrying the plague swept across the continent in a very short period of time, and few people were spared. Countless people have died because of this. And the culprit is caused by rodents.

Yuan Zhao didn't know if this sudden invasion of darkness was a revenge on him and his soldiers by the evil spirits guarding the Western Continent. He didn't want to know about these mysteries. Now he is trying his best to do what he wants to do most is to keep the soldiers under his command safe. He took them on an expedition of thousands of miles, and he was obliged to take them home safely.

No one dared to disobey the orders of the young commander of the empire with an unusually stern attitude, even if they did not understand it in their hearts. Even the most unruly generals, at such a moment, immediately began to adjust the deployment of the battalion in accordance with the military order.

The wounded battalions were all isolated in the shortest possible time. Together with the wounded and medical officers, as well as some of the nearby guards, nearly 30,000 people were transferred to the empty Persian royal city as ordered. Moreover, the accompanying guardian army did not hesitate to carry out Yuan Zhao's order at the first time, and re-sealed the entire city, not allowing anyone to enter or leave again.

Such an action will undoubtedly make people feel panicked. But Yuan Zhao was too late to give a new explanation. Because in such a short period of time, he received many new reports from the Han army scouts who came out from all sides. And these news, without exception, confirmed the speculation in his heart that the plague was about to start.

They were stationed in several Han army camps not far away, and the generals under their respective commands all received orders written by Yuan Zhao himself. The above meaning is concise and to the point, so that all battalions will be closed from now on, and no one will be allowed to go out. and strictly follow the precautions set out in his warrant.

After reading this order, the generals were shocked. It's so perverse that it's confusing. Although most of them had already heard Yuan Zhao talk about the possible crisis earlier, there were still many people who did not think so much in their hearts.

However, the detailed report they received immediately afterwards made their faces change. This statement from the Chinese military high command is very clear. According to the information gathered by the Han scouts after paying a huge price in their lives, the reason why the remnants of the force led by the Persian prince chose to avoid the fight and disappeared for so long was because they went to the reckless land where the natives were. And now they have made a comeback and reappeared, and it is said that with the help of evil forces, they have come to the Han army to fight to the death.

Although some do not believe that the Persians will have anything particularly powerful. But since even their commander-in-chief Yuan Zhao took it so seriously, the generals immediately went into action. The battalions were heavily guarded, trenches were dug and antlers erected, and barbed wire was installed outside. And, most importantly, according to Yuan Zhao's special instructions, the outside of the camp was isolated with quicklime.

The crossbowmen in each battalion rotated day and night, and their eyes sharply observed anomalies near and far. They were ordered to warn them if they found something abnormal, and to shoot them out of safety if they found an unknown human or animal approaching.

After doing this, the generals assigned their men and began to dig wells in their respective camps. According to Yuan Zhao's instructions, from now on, it is forbidden to drink all living water in the vicinity. Only the well water dug deep can ensure that it will not be infected by plague germs.

After receiving a report from the generals that all safety precautions had been taken in accordance with the order, Yuan Zhao personally went to inspect it. Seeing that each camp was executed very seriously and thoroughly, his heart settled down a little. Now his only hope was that the 100,000 combat forces in this large battalion would be safe and sound. If they are also infected by the epidemic, it will be completely finished.

"Yuan Gong, the last general doesn't understand, why do you want to isolate those 30,000 brothers in the royal city?"

Finally, someone asked this question that was holding back in my heart. The other generals also had their own mixed feelings, and their eyes were fixed on their commanders. They didn't know how serious the impending crisis would be, and they didn't understand what Yuan Zhao's ultimate purpose was to save!

The black clouds surging in the sky are gradually approaching. Yuan Zhao sighed deeply, he withdrew his gaze from afar, and calmly glanced at everyone's faces. Now that the catastrophe is inevitable, the only thing he can do is to do his best to prevent the worst from happening. For this goal, he is willing to pay with his own life!

"Because, the wounded barracks have been infected by the epidemic. And the nearby guardians are likely to be implicated as well...... I had to make such a decision just in case. ”

His tone was very light, as if he was afraid that he would reveal the emotions hidden in his heart. Most people lowered their heads, pondering the danger behind this. Still, someone asked bluntly again.

"Yuan Gong, is it really that the matter has reached this level?"

"Yes! Very serious. You don't see it yet, but a great catastrophe is coming our way...... This is the information I have just received, that the Persians, in their vengeful rage, have resorted to the mysterious power of the natives in order to defeat us. Together, they unleash a demonic curse that lies dormant in the underground mausoleum. If I am not mistaken, I think they came this time with the same purpose of dying. ”

"That'...... Will the lives of those who are quarantined in the royal city be in danger? ”

"Their lives and deaths are unpredictable."

After answering, Yuan Zhao looked down again at the blood-stained emergency report. I can't help but feel a dull pain in my heart. Although he could not see the fighting in the distance, he could also imagine the blood and lives paid by the heroic Han scouts in order to fulfill his orders.

And what they got in exchange was this short precious time. This allows him to react in a timely manner and to plan in advance all the precautions that can be done. Give these 100,000 soldiers the greatest vitality.

In the midst of countless horrified eyes, the generals saw Yuan Zhao put away the blood-stained letter and solemnly put it into his arms. He said one last thing before turning to leave.

"It is very likely that the dead soldiers of the Persians have secretly infiltrated the royal city not long ago, and this is my mistake...... And from the place where they reappeared in the world, from west to east, the death caused by the terrible plague was happening on a large scale, and everywhere they passed, whether it was people of other races living on the continent, or all kinds of animals, a large number of people were infected, and the mortality rate was extremely high. I believe that it will not take too long for a very tragic situation to occur. So, no matter what happens for some time to come, I hope that you will follow orders and lead the soldiers through this crisis safely. ”

All the generals raised their heads suddenly, and they sensed some kind of foreboding in this heavy tone. Li Ling shouted urgently.

"Master! Where are you going? ”

"Since several large camp locations have been arranged, I am very relieved to have you here. The brothers in the royal city also came from Chang'an with me, and I can't leave their life and death behind. ”

The young commander of the Han Empire did not look back, leaving only these words, and walked straight forward. Everyone finally reacted to what it meant for him to go. Several generals who were frightened in their hearts were about to rush over to stop them, when a long sword flew into the air and stuck it in the land at the gate of the camp.

"Those who dare to disobey my order to go out of the camp, Li Ling, use this sword to cut him!"

Li Ling, who knew what the master was thinking deeply, knelt on one knee and shouted hoarsely at the back, "Obey the order"! But I didn't realize that my heart was broken, and tears rained down.

Behind him, all the armies wept and bowed their heads.

The lonely figure who walked out of the camp strode forward in the direction of the glow. After this is gone, there is no fear of life and death! One of the most powerful prosperous dynasties in history has bloomed in the East, and even if he suffers an accident and has no regrets in his heart.