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"My opinion is to divide the barracks, use three to four platoons as an independent unit, set a time for handover of duties during special periods, and reduce or even isolate contact between units."

"A cauldron is set up inside the unit. High temperature is the easiest and easiest way to sterilize. Even if we can't use iron pots to boil people, all utensils must be boiled in boiling water, especially tableware and clothes."

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

"Then there is excretion. Excretion is not allowed in the dormitory. Each unit uses a separate toilet. The excrement must be cleaned out of the barracks and buried every day. Lime should be sprinkled before the burial."

"The last is the daily conduct of the military camp. Drinking unboiled water is not allowed, fresh food is not allowed, wash hands before and after meals, and change clothes every day."

"Prostitution is strictly prohibited during vacations! Local people may not be prone to tropical diseases, but that doesn't mean they won't be carriers. At this juncture, we can't take the risk of introducing new sources of disease..."

While Daniel was diagnosing Nelson, Lorraine and Spencer discussed the epidemic prevention plan in the empty study.

San Carlos is very important to them, not only as a bridgehead to continue the offensive, but also as the ultimate way of life and retreat.

But now the British army has weakened too much, almost reaching the bottom line of maintaining the stability of the town. Until Daniel finds a suitable treatment, preventing the number of patients from increasing has become a top priority now.

In response to this situation, Spencer has done a lot.

He isolated the sick soldiers, set up sterilized wards, and assigned special staff to take care of them. What Lorraine needed to do was to develop ideas for him to further reduce the risk.

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

Spencer wrote them all down, interjecting now and then.

After the discussion was over, he handed over the plan to the adjutant, raised his head and asked Lorraine, "How is Freemane doing?"

"Him?" Lorraine didn't turn his mind for a moment, "He is very healthy, and no epidemic has been found on Passatra Island."

"No... I know your man is not infected, I mean he is on your ship..."

Lorraine suddenly realized: "He is a landlubber,

Even if you can swim, it won't be useful in a short time. I asked Barto to teach him how to swim like a real sailor, and that was the beginning of the learning phase. "

This non-perfunctory attitude seems to make Spencer very happy: "Hope he chose the right path this time!"

"It must be a way to be richer than an army officer. For the rest, I can't give any guarantees."

The two were chatting, and the tired Daniel pushed the door in.

Looking at his face, Lorraine suddenly had some bad premonition: "How is our Lord Commander?"

"Probably a curse..."

curse.

Putting aside all the mysterious descriptions, Lorraine can roughly hear that Nelson's illness should be a parasitic disease.

Daniel was unable to determine the type of parasite, which would require blood to be taken and viewed under a microscope.

However, this kind of gadget invented by the Dutch more than a hundred years ago is not popular. As far as Daniel knows, the nearest one is in Havana, and a little further away is Boston University.

Far can't quench near thirst.

Alchemy’s judgment on parasitic diseases stems from Aristotle’s research conclusions. The ancient Greek science master who knew everything and was wrong believed that “worms are not living things”, so they cannot be killed biologically.

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

Lorraine's face turned pale, and he asked weakly, "How much mercury does that pill need?"

"The dosage is about ten grams, which is enough for me to carry with me, but I can only make three servings of this medicine at most, because I need to use ivory powder from Africa, and I don't have much medicine in stock."

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

Lorraine is fully convinced that most of the parasites on Nelson will be killed, but if nothing else, Nelson should die earlier than the bugs.

Daniel's treatment plan was immediately rejected by Lorraine. Daniel regretted that conservative treatment required a lot of medicinal materials and time, and under the current conditions, he could only stabilize his condition at best. To restore Nelson to health, he had to go back to Europe .

Lorraine told Nelson the result, and Nelson was silent for a long time before nodding slightly.

"Major, please inform Major General Darling of my situation. It seems that I have to leave the sea operation. San Carlos needs a new commander and wants to march to Managua after the heavy rain. Troops afflicted by disease must also be reinforced, and this is my last suggestion..."

...

Seventeen days later, on June 14, 1780, Major General Linda's courier set foot on the land of San Carlos on the messenger ship Cangqing Dew.

After these days, the condition in the military finally stabilized under Daniel's hard work day and night. Seventy percent of the patients, including Nelson, regained the strength to walk on the ground.

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

The messenger thanked everyone for their efforts, and in Nelson's bedroom he read Major General Darling's decision before Lorraine, Nelson, and Spencer.

Nelson returned to Kingston immediately, and after further treatment, he will return to Plymouth with Colonel William Cornwallis' Prairie Lion, and transfer to London for final convalescence.

Major Spencer and the army soldiers participating in the battle will withdraw in batches within 40 days, and five newly established Miskito companies will take over the defense here. In name, the new troops belong to the Miskito kingdom, and Great Britain has nothing to do with it.

The employment contract is terminated, and the Governor-General of Jamaica will provide a total of 18 months this year and next year, with a 25% tax rate discount as compensation for early termination.

The Drake Chamber of Commerce can decide its own itinerary, but Governor Dahlin personally expressed pessimism about the future Anglo-Spanish relations in the Nicaragua region, and suggested that the Drake Chamber of Commerce completely suspend business contacts there.

In a word, the operation to seize the sea was aborted.

Spencer expressed great incomprehension of this decision, and said excitedly: "We have solved Grenada! God, we have solved the biggest trouble and captured two major generals. Managua is almost ours. The thing in the bag, why should the sea operation be cut in half at this time!"

The messenger sighed regretfully: "The governor knows your success and hard work, Oliver. But the problem is not with our army, but with the navy, which even the governor can't control."

"navy?"

“Colonel Nelson had to return home is a great loss to all of us. With his order cleared, there was no longer a naval commander of the right rank and ability for the third phase of the operation.”

"Colonel Cornwallis believes that sending his friends back to England is a more meaningful job than military exploits. Lieutenant Colonel Collingwood is not good enough to command warships above Tier 4 and is not suitable to be a new commander. The remaining candidates must be If you don’t refuse, it’s just for nothing. The Governor made an appointment with seven people, and after discussing with Sir Parker, he finally gave up on the action.”

"Could it be... can't find..."

"Yes, I can't find it!" The messenger looked into Spencer's eyes, "The operations on San Carlos and Managua are all for the third phase. Without the support of the navy, there is no victory in the third phase." There is no point in continuing this war. Go home, don’t let our soldiers bleed needlessly, enough people have died..."

The last sentence of the messenger made Lorraine understand the overtones. The epidemic caused 46 deaths. In addition to the deaths of nearly 30 people before, the huge non-combat losses are probably another important reason for Major General Darling's retreat.

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

"The war is over, gentlemen. Whatever Jamaica decides, we are the clear victors."

"It is inevitable to have regrets in life. This is also a gift from God. I just ask you to remember this beautiful day. I only hope that one day we will have the opportunity to cooperate again."

"So, goodbye, my... friends."

...

After the decision, San Carlos entered into an intensive defense handover.

Nelson, whose condition had stabilized, left with the courier on June 15. Spencer would not be able to return to Jamaica until the end of the defense change.

Lorraine returned to Passatra Island and stayed for ten days, only doing two things, releasing Baron Torresias, and signing the resale agreement of Passatra Manor.

The manor was sold back to the original owner, and the price was further discounted, only 4,600 pounds.

After clearing the head and tail, the sailors sent by Chuck to receive the battleship also arrived. The Prosperity and the San Carlos formed a formation and sailed into the soaring San Juan River. Standing on the bow of the Prosperity, Lorraine suddenly felt a sense of direction. missing.

What should I do next?

Smuggling in New Orleans? Pirate wars in the Caribbean?

There seems to be a lack of a clear motivation.

Maybe... Let's take a rest in Lucy first. Last time I was actually sick, and even my body started to protest to myself.

As he was thinking, Daniel walked up to Lorraine with his usual poker face.

"Captain, I heard that you have harvested a lot of materials on the Fountain of Youth this time?"

"What's the matter?" Lorraine raised his eyebrows, "Did no one tell you about this?"

"I have been busy before, first taking stock of the assets of the manor, and then treating the disease and fighting the epidemic. I have not been able to free up my hands to look at the so-called materials."

"Then let's go and see it. It's nothing special. It's piled up in the bilge together with those Mayan cultural relics."

"I've seen it, and it's worth it."

Lorraine raised his eyebrows, and looked at Daniel from a different place.

"Daniel, you've piqued my curiosity. What is it that keeps you from talking to me?"

Daniel cleared his throat: "Captain, I voluntarily give up the proceeds 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."

"Well worth it for a half-toned doctor and unsuccessful royal alchemist."

Unexpected answer.

Lorraine stared blankly at Daniel, and said softly, "Daniel, you never seem to have said why you got on the boat."

"I will say, if there is a harvest this time, I need your help, and I will uncover the scars. But that requires a process."

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

Daniel bowed silently, turned around, and left.

Looking at his back, Lorraine muttered to himself.

"The Fountain of Immortality...I didn't expect that it would end up in this muddy pool of water."

"Blackbeard, are you looking forward to it?"

[Volume 4, The Legend of the Fountain of Youth...End]

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