Knight of the Blue Lagoon (The Past of Tao v)

52. Imperial Physician:

All ailments require is medicine, what else can a small body need?

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Daozhi came directly to the palace, and King Dongfu was worried. He cared about the people, worried about the disaster, and was also worried that people with bad intentions would take the opportunity to cause trouble.

Chao Shang Daozhi paid attention to the three ministers. They looked calm. King Dongfu asked if he had anything to report, but no one said anything. In the next few days, King Dongfu asked again and again, but the three ministers remained silent, and the others did not report. There was obviously a tacit understanding, as if they were waiting for something.

The news of the disease spread from Chenzhou to Dongdu City, and Daozhi also expected it. He couldn't seal this kind of thing even if he wanted to. Rumors would always fly, not to mention that the ministers were all over the place, and Daozhi had no intention of sealing it. Rumors, these rumors seem to confirm what Mr. Fang said.

On this day in the court hall, the official minister, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly reported:

"Your Majesty, there is a disaster in Wu County in Chenzhou."

"In my opinion, how should I handle this?"Finally someone brought it up, and King Dongfu didn't beat around the bush.

The courtiers started talking about it, and everyone actually knew it.

"Your Majesty, rumors are a punishment from God."Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs

"This is caused by evil spirits and cannot be controlled by human power."Shang Shu of the Ministry of Punishment

"How do you know that the Minister of Punishment is neither a doctor nor a magician, so how can you determine that it is evil?"The Minister of Rites

"The people suffered, and the people said so."Shang Shu of the Ministry of Punishment

"As a dignified minister, how can you believe the rumors in the market?"The Minister of Rites

"Rumors in the market are the voice of the people. Previously, people were dissatisfied with the food tax, and this was a man-made disaster. Now that innocent people in Chenzhou are dying, it is a natural disaster. Regardless of natural disasters or man-made disasters, the people will suffer in the end."The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.

The Minister of the Ministry of Criminal Affairs went on to say:"The reason why there are natural and man-made disasters must be that some of the measures taken by the Dongfu Kingdom are inappropriate and do not follow the will of God."

"According to the book, what is God’s will? How can we comply with God’s will?"The Minister of Rites

"Our country is a big country of grain and rice. First, the grain trade was blocked and the court failed to deal with it properly. Then people died for no reason in the grain-producing areas. It seems that the bad atmosphere of our country, Dongfu, caused evil spirits to do evil."Shang Shu of the Ministry of Punishment

"Now is the time for farming. If the people of Chenzhou die, it will affect the country's foundation. God will do this if he offends God."Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs

"So I dare to ask the official minister, what should I do?"The Minister of Rites

"The grain and rice trade and Chenzhou were both under the control of the Ministry of Hubu. When the Minister of Hubu was there, the weather was smooth, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, the grain trade was smooth, and the people had enough food and clothing. In my opinion, only if the Minister of Hubu returns to the court immediately can peace be achieved."Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs

"Your Majesty, the post of Minister of Household Affairs has been vacant for a long time, and the entry of women into the court violated the laws of heaven, which has led to continuous disasters in Dongfu Kingdom."Shang Shu of the Ministry of Punishment

"So should the Minister of Household Affairs return to the court, or should a woman enter the court?"The Minister of Rites

"Both are causes."Shang Shu of the Ministry of Punishment

"Because the Minister of Household Affairs is not in the court, a woman enters the court, which is the same thing." Minister of the Ministry of Industry

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"If the Minister of Household Affairs does not return to the court, but the woman is still in court, and the disaster situation in Chenzhou can be improved, what do you think?"Daozhi

"Don't know how to improve?"Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs

"Don't know yet."Daozhi

"How long will it take to improve?"Shang Shu of the Ministry of Punishment

"How about a year?"Daozhi

"What if there is no improvement after a year?"Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs

"If the disaster continues one year later and the grain trade is still blocked, the Minister of Household Affairs returns to the court, removes Su Su as the governor of Chenzhou, and resigns and goes into hiding, what do you think?"Daozhi.

The Minister of Libu stared at Daozhi's expression and questioned it at first. After thinking for a moment, a smile suddenly flashed across his face, and he was secretly happy in his heart. Then he said:"Okay, I want to see how the Minister of War fights with the sky."

"Whether it is a natural disaster or a disease disaster is still unknown. Whether it is a battle with heaven or a battle with humans, we will talk about it in a year. Your Majesty, why not listen to the opinions of the imperial doctors first?"Daozhi could only temporarily provide them with a channel to silence their mouths.

King Dongfu immediately called the imperial doctors from the Imperial Medical Office and everyone in the palace who knew medicine to the court. The imperial doctors from the Imperial Medical Office knew these ministers , they have always been in an embarrassing situation. They are used to being cautious and do not dare to express too many opinions. They can ignore the affairs of the court, but they must not offend these ministers. Although most of the imperial doctors are old doctors from the two dynasties, they do not care about this disease. Understand, let alone go for treatment. Noticing the eyes of the ministers, all of them could only lower their heads.

Seeing that the imperial doctor had not spoken, King Dongfu was a little disappointed:"Do you also think it is a disaster from heaven? If it is really a punishment from God, it should fall on me. Why are the people so wrong?"

Rumors about rising evil spirits have spread throughout the streets and alleys of the Eastern Capital, and the imperial doctors have heard about it. In the silence, a voice from the back row was particularly loud:"Your Majesty, I am willing to go."

Looking for the voice, everyone focused on an old man. Everyone was surprised. King Dongfu looked at the old man, his face was unfamiliar. Judging from the position he stood, he should not be qualified to treat him. The imperial doctors in the court whispered below. :

"he?"

"Why is he here?"

"It's him?"

"He can't do it"

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The ministers looked back at the old man and said nothing, all watching the excitement indifferently. Seeing the confused look on King Dongfu's face, the eunuch approached and reported in a low voice:"It's Nan Guanshi who is in charge of medicinal materials in the palace. After the imperial doctors prescribed the prescription, they went to Nan Guanshi's place to get the medicinal materials to brew. Every time he took the medicine, he would ask We didn’t understand what the disease was and what the symptoms were. It was said that we could avoid taking the wrong medicine. The names of the medicines were written on the prescriptions. Seeing that he was old, we told him what we knew. He used to be an imperial doctor, but because he offended someone, I have no chance to treat His Majesty. I have been working as a steward in a pharmacy for decades."

"Okay, okay, Manager Nan will rise to the challenge. It's rare. I'll reinstate you as Imperial Physician Nan and go immediately."

King Dongfu looked around at the other imperial doctors:

"Which other imperial physician is willing to go with Imperial Physician Nan?"

The imperial doctors had heard about the seriousness of the disease. Even if they wanted to do something, the ministers in the court lacked the courage they should have. They could only lower their heads silently, but they were struggling in their hearts.

King Dongfu had no choice but to announce:" Dao Zhi and Nan Taiyi went to deal with the matter, and the court would do everything possible to relieve this disaster."

On the way to the end of the dynasty, the Minister of Rites found Tao Zhi and asked:

"Master of the Tao, I don’t know what good advice I have?"

"No."

Daozhi showed full confidence in the court. The Minister of Rites thought he had found a solution, and asked in surprise:"Daozhi, why do you dare to risk your life and property as a guarantee?"

"Several ministers in the court were aggressive, and if no one took charge of the matter, His Majesty would have to do it in the end."Daozhi.

The Minister of Rites was very moved by Daozhi's words, and asked:"Could this be done by the Minister and others?"

"It's not like a man-made disaster, but we must not let their scheme succeed."Daozhi

"how you said that?"The Minister of Rites

"If we really adopt their suggestions and let the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue return to the court, the solution can be solved. They represent God's will. They represent God's will. So what about Your Majesty? Although it is a natural disaster, it does not mean that they can use it as a pretext for their own selfish purposes. It is still unknown how this disaster occurred. However, we must support whatever the ministers oppose, and we must oppose whatever they advocate."Daozhi.

The Minister of Rites felt that it made sense. Although there was no good solution yet, the Minister of Rites knew that the other ministers were not considering the people, so he couldn't help but admire Daozhi's courage.

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King Dongfu immediately ordered that from now on, the disaster will not go away. No matter who it is, no more than three dishes will be served in the palace. No one can waste it. Anyone who violates the order will not eat for three days. All expenses in the palace will be saved to provide relief to Chenzhou.

After hearing the news, the queen ordered the harem to donate, and soon came to His Majesty's study with the jewelry box:"Your Majesty, please exchange these for silver to help the victims in Chenzhou."

King Dongfu stroked the queen's hand, and then gently put the jewelry box away. He pushed back:"How can the queen be without jewelry?"

"Your Majesty, your dignity comes from the admiration of the people, not from jewelry. There are only three dishes in the palace. I heard that your Majesty has one dish and one soup for every meal. Your Majesty's dignity comes from caring for the people. These precious jewelry were originally given to me by your Majesty. That’s when it truly shows its preciousness."

King Dongfu hugged the queen and was very moved. From then on, every meal in the queen's palace was a dish and a soup. Although other concubines in the palace complained, they did not dare to surpass the queen.

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Before leaving, King Dongfu specially came to see off Daozhi and Nan Taiyi, and told him affectionately:

"No matter how many grievances you have suffered in the court, it is none of the people's business. Human lives are at stake. The disaster must be controlled and it cannot affect the people in other states and counties. The civil and military officials of the entire dynasty stayed out of the matter, watching with cold eyes, and even wanted to make the disease worse. Nan Taiyi, if the people are sick, I am sick. This time you are going to treat me and the court. You used to handle the last hurdle for me, but now you have to rely on me. You give the people of Dongfu the last hurdle"

"Your Majesty, I will definitely risk my life."Mr. Nan was deeply moved.

"You can't risk your life, but save lives. The imperial court needs Nan Taiyi, and the people of Chenzhou need Nan Taiyi."

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty……"Nan Taiyi knelt in front of King Dongfu. His grievances were instantly wiped out. His face was filled with tears, and the tears fell on the land. King Dongfu helped him up and told Daozhi:

"The imperial court has no extra treasury money. Whether the imperial court will have sufficient food this year depends entirely on Chenzhou. The people of Chenzhou depend on you."

After saying goodbye, just as they were about to leave the capital, the old doctors from the Imperial Medical Office stood in a row waiting for Daozhi and Nan Taiyi to come.

"Lord Shangshu, I'm in court……"

"The three ministers are here, why bother talking."Daozhi immediately dismounted and held the hand of an old doctor.

"Lord Shangshu, Imperial Physician Nan, and I have been checking the classics of the Imperial Physician's Office all night long. The books we think may be helpful are here. We have marked the relevant parts. We hope they can be of some help to Lord Shangshu and Imperial Physician Nan. The few of us can only If this can be done, the people will pay more attention to Master Shangshu and Dr. Nan."The old doctor's tone was helpless.

"It is our duty as doctors to save lives and heal the wounded, but... I'm sorry for bothering you."Another imperial doctor said.

Dao Zhi looked at the old imperial doctors and said:"Fellow imperial physicians, I would like to thank you on behalf of the people of Chenzhou. In the palace, your majesty will thank you for your consideration."

"Sir, please rest assured."

Seeing the expectations of so many people, Imperial Physician Nan's heart became warmer and warmer. It turned out that he was not so lonely. As soon as he entered the boundary of Chenzhou, all the doctors in the army were waiting for him on the road.

"General, Li Lai asked us all to come."

"Soldiers, we still don’t know who the enemy is in this war? Can be dangerous."Daozhi

"I am willing to go through fire and water for Dongfu Country."

Daozhi's team has grown much stronger, and they come to the North City Gate together.