Chapter 143 Cleanup

It wasn't just lice. The refugees' clothes were all scabby and hardened into blocks, and some of them could only barely cover their bodies.

Some people even became infected and inflamed after being bitten by mosquitoes, with pus oozing out.

The body was covered with a thick layer of mud, and the original appearance of the skin could not be seen.

The children were extremely skinny, with only a big belly protruding and their bodies swollen. Zhao Shi saw with his own eyes that one of the children grabbed another child and left five deep fingerprints.

Moreover, these children sat in the corners, looking listless, without any of the liveliness of little kids.

Zhao Shi looked around and found that some people had a fever, some were vomiting, and some were running to the toilet!

awful!
This was the first time Zhao Shi had seen such a tragic scene.

On Blue Star, even the most miserable rural areas are a hundred times better than this.

shocking!

Zhao Shi had never seen refugees before, so naturally he didn't pay much attention to them. Only now did he realize how serious this problem was.

Once a plague breaks out, it will be a disaster for the entire Zhao Jiayu.

Zhao Shi turned around and happened to run into Zhou Sanqi, so he showed up and said, "Sanqi, notify the ladies, the priests, Zhou Jiuwa, and the refugee manager to come to the hall for a meeting!"

The main hall in the Zhao family's backyard.

Zhao Shigao sat in the main seat, and Jiang Linger sat in the main seat on the right.

Where's Zhao Yan? She was standing behind Jiang Ling'er.

Uncle Bao, Granny Cui, Erniu's wife, Yao Lao, Zhou Sanqi, Wang Meng, Zhou Jiuwa, and several other respected figures among the refugees gathered here.

This was the first full-member meeting of the Zhao family.

Everyone looked at Zhao Shi, who was sitting on the main seat with a frown on his face, wondering what the meeting was for at this time.

Not only were they curious, Jiang Ling'er and Bao Ye were also curious.

When holding meetings, Zhao Shi always discussed things with them in advance. This was the first time something was so urgent.

Zhao Shi glanced at everyone in the room and found that these refugee leaders were similar to the refugees outside. This made him truly realize the seriousness of the problem.

When facing him as the master of the house, people usually choose the best clothes, but it is still the same.

"Everyone, you are now considered the pillars of my Zhao family. There are some things I need to explain to you. This matter is not a discussion, but an order that must be completed. Especially for the respected elders among the refugees, this matter requires your cooperation!"

After Zhao Shi's eyes swept across the faces of everyone in the hall, he spoke seriously, and his words were decisive, leaving no room for negotiation.

Everyone was stunned when they heard Zhao Shi's words. It was the first time they saw Zhao Shi so serious.

The refugee leaders were also confused.

But seeing Zhao Shi's serious face, he did not dare to be negligent in the slightest.

"Please give me your orders, Master!"

Everyone said in unison.

"Everyone, what I say today is not only for myself, but also for you. I went out for a walk this morning and found many problems. It can be said to be shocking!"

"The first and most important one is hygiene. This is mainly concentrated on the refugees. Not only are their clothes dirty, but many of them have never taken a bath. Some even have pus discharge, diarrhea, fever, and lice on their heads!"

Zhao Shi repeated the problem he had just seen. Bao Ye and the others were puzzled. Isn't that what refugees are like? The refugee leader was also puzzled. Did he still think that refugees were clean?

When Zhao Shi saw their expressions, he knew that they did not realize the seriousness of the problem.

"Do you know how the plague came about?"

“It’s because it’s unhygienic!”

Zhao Shi spoke to them earnestly.

However, everyone was confused and didn’t know how these were related to the plague!
Even Bao Ye didn't understand.

Zhao Shi was completely speechless. This world was even more backward than the ancient times of Blue Star. They didn't even know the basic ways in which the epidemic spread. "I don't need you to understand. Just do what I say!"

"If anyone is unwilling, then leave Zhao Jiayu. I won't leave the safety of Ling'er and her daughter to luck! What I want is to eliminate the possibility of plague!"

"Sister-in-law Erniu, you are in charge of the women. Didn't we find a few large vats in this village yesterday? Set them up to boil water, and everyone can wash the algae with hot water. I will give you some medicine to kill lice later. My requirement is that no one should have lice on their heads anymore!"

"I'll find a way to deal with the clothes. All the clothes they are wearing now need to be burned!"

“Remember, tell them that whoever can’t do it should leave Zhao Jiayu!”

"If you have abscesses, I'll also bring you medicine!"

Starting today, do nothing until this task is completed before moving on to the next one. Daily worship must also stop!

He couldn't keep worshipping. Although he was envious of the incense, the safety of Ling'er and her daughter was more important.

Zhao Shi said to Erniu’s wife.

"Yes, head of the family!" Erniu's wife did not dare to neglect Zhao Shi's words. She had never thought that she could also participate in the core clan meeting of the Zhao family. Now she has been very excited. When she heard Zhao Shi's words, she agreed without hesitation.

What's more, this was the first time they saw Zhao Shi being so serious.

Even Ling'er and her daughter were frightened by Zhao Shi's serious look. They knew that their man (father) was not just talking.

"The same goes for the men. Wang Meng and Sanqi, you will be in charge of this work!"

"Sister-in-law Erniu, the task of cooking is handed over to your daughter-in-law. Make soup with a pound of demon meat every day. All adults and children must have broth for every meal. I saw today that these children are swollen all over. This is caused by hunger and lack of nutrition! The children are still young now, and they can make up for it with some supplements!"

"Wait until you're older. Your energy and blood are both depleted, and you can't replenish them even if you want to!"

"Lin Laosan, you will be responsible for leading a few people to build two large bathhouses, which should be similar to the bathhouses in the county. From now on, everyone must take a bath every three days!"

Zhao Shi arranged these tasks one by one. This was the most important matter, especially since it was summer, the peak season for the plague. Any carelessness would be a disaster for Zhao Jiayu.

"Yes, master!"

Zhao Shi became serious and no one dared to neglect him.

Zhao Shi may have a good temper, but when he gets serious, you must listen, unconditionally.

Even if it is unreasonable, they cannot question it.

What's more, he knew the mystery of Zhao Shi, so what he said might not be untrue.

As a family with a long history, it is not a big deal to have some family knowledge passed down from generation to generation.

"Go!"

Zhao Shi waved to them.

Soon, everyone bowed and left.

"Brother Shi, is it really that serious?" Jiang Linger asked after everyone left.

She didn't know that either.

"It's more serious than you think. Think about it, did the plagues that occurred in history first appear among refugees or in places that suffered disasters?"

"The cause of the plague is uncleanness!"

"You and Yan'er should stay in the backyard these days to avoid any problems. Tell me if you feel uncomfortable and I will find a solution for you!"

Zhao Shi nodded seriously.

Seeing their men so serious, Jiang Ling'er and Zhao Yan'er both nodded vigorously.

After Zhao Shi finished speaking, he left the other world and returned to Blue Star.

Now he was not in a hurry to go home. He turned on the navigation, found the nearest city, and headed straight for the city.

(End of this chapter)