Chapter 373

"In my opinion, we should divide the barracks into three or four platoons as an independent unit, set a time to hand over duties in special periods, and reduce or even isolate the contact between units."

"A large pot is set up inside the unit. High temperature is the most convenient and easy means of disinfection. Even if we can't cook people in an iron pot, all utensils must be boiled with boiling water, especially tableware and clothes."

"Take a bath! Our soldiers must take a bath, and the patients are no exception. If there is enough wine, disinfect the dormitory with wine."

"Then there is excretion. Excretion shall not be carried out in the dormitory. Each unit uses an independent toilet. The excreta shall be cleaned out of the military camp and buried every day. Lime shall be sprinkled before burial."

"Finally, it is the daily ethics of the military camp. You are not allowed to drink raw water, eat fresh food, wash your hands before and after meals, and change your clothes every day."

"Prostitution is strictly prohibited during vacation! Local people may not be easy to suffer from tropical diseases, but it doesn't mean they won't become carriers. At this juncture, we can't risk accessing new sources of diseases..."

When Daniel diagnosed Nelson, Lorraine and Spencer discussed the epidemic prevention plan in the empty study.

San Carlos is very important to them. He is not only a bridgehead to continue the attack, but also the final way of survival and retreat.

But now the British army has weakened so much that it has almost reached the bottom line of maintaining urban stability. Until Daniel finds the right treatment, it is urgent to keep the number of patients from increasing.

Spencer has done a lot in response to this situation.

He isolated the sick soldiers, set up a detoxified ward, and assigned special personnel for cooking. What Lorraine needs to do is to develop ideas for him and further reduce the risk.

After listening to Spencer's basic introduction, Lorraine began to chatter, combining some epidemic prevention methods heard by later generations, but more are the tricks used to prevent the spread of epidemic diseases on board.

Spencer recorded them one by one and interrupted from time to time.

When the discussion was over, he handed the plan to the adjutant, looked up and asked Lorraine, "how's freemani doing recently?"

"He?" Lorraine's mind didn't turn around for a moment. "He's very healthy. There's no epidemic on pasatra island."

"No... I know your man is not ill. I asked him if he was on your ship..."

Lorraine suddenly realized: "he is a dry duck. Even if he can swim, he can't be useful in a short time. I asked Barto to teach him to swim and swim like a real sailor, so he began to enter the learning stage."

This perfunctory attitude seemed to make Spencer happy: "I hope he chose the right way this time!"

"It must be a richer way than army officers. I can't give any guarantee for the rest."

The two were chatting when the tired Daniel pushed the door in.

Lorraine looked at his face and suddenly had some bad premonitions: "how's our commander in chief?"

"Probably a curse..."

Damnation.

Despite all the mysterious descriptions, Lorraine generally recognized that Nelson's disease should be a parasitic disease.

Daniel can't determine the type of parasite, so he needs to take blood and observe it under a microscope.

However, this gadget invented by the Dutch more than 100 years ago is not popular. As far as Daniel knows, the latest one is about Havana and Boston University.

Far can't hydrolyze near thirst.

Alchemy's judgment on parasitic diseases stems from Aristotle's research conclusion. The ancient Greek scientific giant who knew everything and was wrong believed that "worms are non biological", so they can't be killed biologically.

Daniel proposed alchemy therapy, that is, to prepare an oral Dan based on mercury and sulfur, let Nelson take it, and completely kill those vicious curses through the aggressiveness of mercury.

Lorraine heard her little face turn white and asked weakly, "how much mercury does that pill need?"

"The dosage is about ten grams. I carry enough with me, but I can only prepare three such medicines at most, because I don't have much medicine to use Ivory powder produced in Africa."

Ivory + sulfur + mercury... And ten grams of mercury.

Lorraine fully believed that most of Nelson's parasites would be killed, but, not surprisingly, Nelson should die earlier than the insects.

Daniel's treatment plan was immediately rejected by Lorraine. Daniel regretted that conservative treatment required a lot of herbs and time, and under current conditions, he could only stabilize his condition at most. If he wanted Nelson to recover, he had to go back to Europe.

Lorraine told Nelson the result. Nelson was silent for a long time and nodded gently.

"Major, please inform major general darling of my situation. It seems that I have to leave the sea sweeping operation. San Carlos needs a new commander. If he wants to enter Managua after the heavy rain, this sick army must also be reinforced. This is my last suggestion..."

……

Seventeen days later, on June 14, 1780, the messenger of major general Linda set foot on the land of San Carlos on the green dew.

After these days, Daniel worked day and night to stabilize his condition in the army. Seventy percent of the patients, including Nelson, regained the strength to walk on the ground.

The new ethics has played a great role, with only 12 new cases and only 3 deaths due to illness.

The messenger thanked everyone for their efforts. In Nelson's bedroom, he read out major general darling's decision in front of Lorraine, Nelson and Spencer.

Nelson immediately returned to Kingston. After further treatment, he will return to Plymouth with Colonel William Cornwallis's prairie lion and transfer to London for final convalescence.

Major Spencer and the Army soldiers involved in the battle will be evacuated in batches within 40 days. Five newly established Miskito companies will take over the defense here. Nominally, the new troops belong to the Miskito Kingdom and have nothing to do with Great Britain.

When the employment contract is terminated, the governor's office of Jamaica provides a tax preference of 25% for a total of 18 months this year and the whole year next year as compensation for early termination.

Drake chamber of commerce can make a self-determination trip, but governor darling personally expressed pessimism about the next Anglo Spanish relations in Nicaragua and suggested that Drake chamber of commerce completely suspend business dealings with the place.

In a word, the sea taking operation died prematurely.

Spencer expressed great incomprehension to the decision and argued excitedly: "we have solved Grenada! God, we have solved the biggest problem and captured two major generals. Managua is almost in our bag. Why should we cut half at this time!"

The messenger sighed with regret, "the governor knows your success and efforts, Oliver. But the problem is not in our army, but in the Navy beyond the reach of the governor."

"Navy?"

"It was a great loss for all of us that Colonel Nelson had to return home. After his transfer order was clear, no maritime commander with appropriate rank and ability could be found in the third phase of operation."

"Colonel Cornwallis believes that sending his friends back to England is a more meaningful job than military merit. Lieutenant colonel Collinwood is not enough to command warships above class IV and is not suitable to become a new commander. The rest of the candidates either refused or made a name for themselves. The governor made an appointment with seven people. After consulting with Sir Parker, he finally gave up his action."

"Can't... Find..."

"Yes, I can't find it!" the messenger looked into Spencer's eyes. "The actions against San Carlos and Managua serve the third stage. Without the support of the Navy, there is no chance of victory in the third stage, and it's meaningless to continue the war. Go home and don't let our soldiers bleed unnecessarily. There are enough dead..."

The messenger's last words let Lorraine hear the implication. The epidemic killed 46 people. Coupled with the death of nearly 30 people before, the huge non war losses may be another important reason for major general darling's retreat.

He looked at Nelson clearly, and Nelson stood up and applauded.

"The war is over, gentlemen. Whatever decision Jamaica makes, we are the unquestioned winner."

"There are inevitable regrets in life, which is also a gift from God. I just ask you to remember this beautiful day. I just look forward to the day when we can have the opportunity to cooperate again."

"Well, goodbye, my... Friends."

……

After the resolution, San Carlos entered an intensive defense change handover.

Nelson, who became more and more stable, left first with the messenger in the green dew on June 15. Spencer would not return to Jamaica until the end of the whole defense change and about August.

Lorraine returned to pasatra island for ten days and did only two things, releasing Baron torresias and signing the resale agreement of pasatra manor.

The manor was sold back to its original owner at a further discount of ￡ 4600.

After clearing the head and tail, the sailors sent by chuck to receive the warship also arrived. Shengshi and San Carlos formed a formation and drove into the San Juan River with soaring water level. Lorraine stood in the bow of Shengshi and suddenly felt the lack of sense of direction.

What should we do next?

Smuggling in New Orleans? Pirate war in the Caribbean?

There seems to be a lack of clear motivation.

Maybe... Take a break in Lucy first. Last time I was sick, even my body began to protest to myself.

He was thinking that Daniel came to Lorraine with his poker face as usual.

"Captain, I heard you have collected a lot of information about the fountain of youth this time?"

"What's the matter?" Lorraine raised her eyebrows. "Didn't anyone tell you about it?"

"I've been busy before. First I checked the manor assets, and then I treated and fought the epidemic. I haven't been able to spare my hand to have a look at the so-called data."

"Then go and have a look. It's not a terrible thing. It's stacked in the bottom cabin with those Maya cultural relics."

"I've seen it. It's valuable."

Lorraine raised her eyebrows and looked at Daniel in a strange way.

"Daniel, you've aroused my curiosity. What makes you want to talk to me?"

Daniel cleared his throat: "Captain, I voluntarily give up the profits of New Orleans and the chamber of Commerce for the next three years in exchange for the ownership of these materials."

"That's a lot of money."

"It's worth it for a half tone doctor and an unsuccessful Royal alchemist."

Unexpected answer.

Lorraine stared at Daniel and whispered, "Daniel, you never seem to say why you got on the boat."

"I'll say, if I can get something this time, I need your help, I'll open the scar. But it takes a process."

"I'll wait." Lorraine smiled. "Those materials are yours. You don't need to give up anything. I know that your research needs money and the cost is no less than Carmen."

Daniel bowed silently, turned and left.

Looking at his back, Lorraine muttered to himself.

"Not the old spring... Unexpectedly, it will finally flow into the muddy water."

"Blackbeard, do you expect?"

[Volume IV, legend of the fountain of youth... End]