Chapter 56 Epidemic (2)
"Do you know why your father summoned you?"
"I don't know."
"Your Majesty should be very clear about the current situation in the country, right?"
"yes!"
"Has the emperor thought of a solution?"
"This...maybe it's just my son's suggestion. I heard that Doctor Xue, who is known as the best doctor of our time, is currently the exclusive imperial physician of King Zhou of Zhou. If we go to him for help, we may be able to find a way to control the epidemic. However, our country has no dealings with Zhou, and there are conflicts between Zhao and Zhou, which have diplomatic relations with us. We cannot predict what the situation will be, so we can't do this."
"Oh? Then what should we do according to your opinion?"
Prince Fan Yexi's performance made King Fan very satisfied, and his words undoubtedly coincided with his own thoughts.
"I think we should ask Zhao for help instead of Zhou. Although Zhao has lost power, it is still a powerful country. Since the current King of Zhao ascended the throne, it has been said that he will surpass the previous King of Zhao, and Zhao will become more prosperous under his rule. Now Zhao seems to have lost power and has just been reborn from internal and external troubles, but everyone knows that under the leadership of King Zhao, they have recovered quickly. I believe it won't be long before they will recover or even surpass the past. They should have many vendors from all over the world during their recovery, and there must be many famous doctors and famous medicines among them, so we should ask Zhao for help."
"Well, well said, you are worthy of being the son of this king."
Old King Fan praised Fan Yexi's performance repeatedly. He had only given a brief description before, but Fan Yexi was able to explain everything in detail. After hearing what he said, all the ministers felt inferior to him. Fan Yexi had received the king's education since he was a child, and he had the ability to distinguish various things at a young age. He did not disappoint everyone's expectations at all.
"Father, there is one more thing."
"Just say it, my prince."
"If my father wants to send an envoy to Zhao, I am willing to take on this task. Because of the current situation in my country, if I send any official, he may not even be able to see the King of Zhao. Even if he does, he will probably have to go through layers of inspections. By the time he sees him, it may be too late. If it is me, as the prince of Fan State, even though it is a small country, our country has been paying tribute to Zhao for many years. They should not obstruct me too much. This can save time and maintain decorum. Moreover, I am 90% sure that I can convince the King of Zhao to help my country."
Fan Yexi's words caused silence in the court, not because his words were the same as those of the old King Fan, but because of the confidence he showed. Facing the current situation of the Fan Kingdom, he still did not lack calmness and confidence. There is no doubt that he will be the next generation of wise leader.
"My son, actually, your father called you here for this matter. Your father was originally planning to have you go to the State of Zhao, but I really didn't expect you to bring it up first. Your father really is—"
Excited? Or moved? Old King Fan actually shed tears, shocking everyone...
"Father!"
Fan Yexi was also shocked by his father's behavior. The reaction of the old King Fan made the atmosphere in the court heavy. This heaviness was not because they were desperate, but because the only prince of Fan State and the crown prince of a country would cross the plague area to seek help from other countries for the future of the country. It was not only a plague area, but also a severely affected area of the epidemic. The risk was imaginable. However, King Fan actually let his only son carry out such a dangerous mission. Fan Yexi, who was also the crown prince, accepted it without hesitation. How could they not be moved? How could they not feel ashamed?
"My son, you are the only heir to the Kingdom of Fan and the only son of this king. On your way to the Kingdom of Zhao, you must pass through many epidemic-stricken areas. You should know the risks involved. Although your father cannot bear it, you are the only one who can take on this important task at this moment. This is also your fate."
" I understand."
"I originally planned to tell you after you came back, but father feels that I should tell you now. When this mission is completed and our country can safely survive this crisis, father will abdicate and let you inherit. This trip to Zhao is first to ask for assistance; second, it is your first step as the ruler of a country. It is to express our friendship to Zhao and establish closer diplomatic relations. The result will all depend on your performance."
"Yes, I will definitely live up to my father's expectations."
Such conversations were like a farewell at the moment of life and death. If they were in an ordinary family, King Fan might not have to let his son do anything. However, as members of an imperial family, they have shouldered a unique mission since the moment they were born, and they must also have a corresponding awareness. King Fan and Fan Yexi both resolutely accepted this fate. Once they bear this fate, they must be prepared to die at any time.
Everyone thinks that the king is high up, but not many people can understand their awareness and the responsibilities they bear when facing a major epidemic. Their hardships are incomprehensible to ordinary people. Of course, a foolish king or a king who is afraid of death will not have such troubles. In other words, both Old King Fan and Fan Yexi are people who put themselves in the shoes of the people without fear of their own life and death...
