Chapter 480 - 【479】Fat Queen 41 (1 more)

The flood had destroyed people's homes, and it took over two months. Many cattle and sheep perished, and even after the floodwaters receded, one had to constantly guard against an epidemic. Therefore, Tangyuan particularly reminded Rong Heng to be wary of the rampant disease. All carcasses (including humans, livestock, and poultry) were best incinerated, but the people of this era found it hard to accept such practices, so they could only resort to deep burial. However, Tangyuan was also concerned about the quality of groundwater from deep burials. Shallow burial was not an option either, as it could lead to the spread of viruses. After careful consideration, it was decided that while deep burial was necessary, any food that passed through one's mouth had to be thoroughly cooked, and water must be boiled before drinking to eliminate the possibility of consuming anything raw.