In the eighteenth year of Zhenguan, Li Jue, who transmigrated and became the son of the废太子 (cancelled crown prince) Li Chengqian, secretly returned to the longed-for Chang'an from Qianzho...
Jinghu Villa.
Upon hearing that Li Shimin had arrived, Sun Simiao immediately led several apprentices to come and beg for alms.
Li Shimin dared not neglect Sun Simiao, who had come uninvited. He not only ordered people to prepare bowls and chopsticks, but also personally got up to move a stool for him and warmly invited Sun Simiao to sit down.
"Your Majesty, I have not come here for a meal, but to ask Your Majesty to grant me a piece of land."
"oh?"
"Master Sun, are you planning to build a Taoist temple?"
"Master Sun is a benefactor of our Li family. I will pay for the construction of the Taoist temple on your behalf!"
Upon hearing this, Sun Simiao quickly shook his head.
"No, no, no, I don't want to build a Taoist temple, but a medical school!"
"Medical school?"
"Is it something like the Imperial Medical Academy?"
Sun Simiao shook his head again at Li Shimin's question.
"No!"
"The Imperial Medical Academy hires renowned physicians to work there, while our medical school focuses on recruiting disciples from all over the world to pass on the medical tradition!"
"Oh oh oh..."
Upon hearing this, Li Shimin showed a look of sudden realization. He seemed to have heard Si Zi mention this matter before, but he hadn't taken it seriously, thinking it was just a child's whimsical idea.
"Master Sun, isn't the inheritance of medicine supposed to be very rigorous? Isn't it a bit too frivolous to recruit people from all over the world to learn from you like this?"
"Your Majesty, I used to think so too, but since corresponding with my eldest grandson and learning about the inheritance and education of the medical system from him, I have realized that the physicians of the past were all wrong!"
"Medicine should not be a simple matter of master-apprentice transmission; there should be more diverse options, allowing it to become a prominent school of thought in the world, just like Confucianism, Mohism, and Legalism!"
Li Shimin was naturally pleased with the outcome, but in his view, medicine was too complex and often involved human life, so he had to be cautious.
"Master Sun, do you have a foolproof method?"
Upon hearing this, Sun Simiao shook his head with a wry smile.
"Who in this world dares to say there is a foolproof method?"
"It's just that I received guidance from my eldest grandson and learned that medicine can also be categorized. As long as I subdivide medicine into multiple fields, it will naturally be easy for ordinary people to master!"
"for example?"
"Why not divide medicine into male and female specialties, specifically andrology and gynecology!"
"It can also be divided into pediatrics and adult departments according to age."
"If all else fails, we can divide them according to symptoms. For example, sprains and bruises can be classified as a separate department, and headaches and fevers can also be classified as a separate department."
"Finally, it can be divided into internal medicine and surgery. Internal medicine mainly focuses on herbal decoctions, while surgery mainly focuses on the secret techniques of Qingnang..."
"With such a detailed breakdown, even ordinary people can treat illnesses with just a little training, and their treatment techniques are no less effective than those of seasoned doctors!"
Li Shimin was stunned by what he heard; he had never imagined that medicine could be divided into so many branches.
"good!"
"I grant your permission!"
"I will not only provide you with the venue, but also cover all the expenses of the medical school!"
Upon hearing this, Sun Simiao quickly rose and bowed in gratitude.
"On behalf of all the people, I thank Your Majesty for your generosity!"
"Master Sun, you may dispense with the formalities!"
"As the ruler of the world, I should strive for the well-being of all people..."
"Your Majesty's words are excellent!"
"By the way, where is the eldest grandson?"
"I still have many questions about medical school that I would like to ask..."
Upon hearing this, Li Shimin thought he had finally found a suitable reason and immediately ordered Sizi to drag that grandson back.
"Sizi, go to Zhechong Prefecture and bring your eldest nephew back!"
"Father, don't you know your eldest grandson's temper?"
“He hasn’t seen anyone from the Zhechong Prefecture for a month. He must have a lot to say. How can he come back with me?”
"Tell him that if he dares not to come back, I will hang him from a tree and beat him!"
"oh!"
Seeing that the prince had left, Li Shimin immediately smiled wryly at Sun Simiao.
"My eldest grandson is just like a monkey; once he's let out, he doesn't want to go home..."
Sun Simiao gave a slight cold laugh upon hearing this.
"I'm afraid it's more than that."
"My eldest grandson, who is the direct descendant of this Taoist temple, doesn't seem to be very close to His Majesty..."
"this……"
Li Shimin was startled when he heard this, thinking to himself, "Is it that obvious? Even Master Sun could see it?"
"To be honest, Master Sun, I am currently troubled by this matter."
"I thought I had been good enough to that grandson, but he not only didn't appreciate it, he even ignored me..."
Sun Simiao rolled his eyes upon hearing this.
Your Majesty is mistaken!
"What His Majesty thinks is good is only what His Majesty thinks is good, not what the eldest grandson thinks is good."
"His Majesty frequently beats and scolds the child, never giving him a chance to explain. It's no wonder the child is unwilling to be close to you!"
"I...I'm not that unreasonable, am I?"
Upon hearing this, Sun Simiao rolled his eyes at him again, telling him to figure it out himself.
Seeing this, Li Shimin blushed with embarrassment and then humbly asked for advice.
"Master Sun, what should I do to gain Li Jue's approval?"
Sun Simiao pondered for a moment after hearing this before uttering the four-word mantra.
Treat them with sincerity!
"Treat them with sincerity?"
"right!"
"My junior brother is a genius of unparalleled talent. He has received teachings from the Three Pure Ones and is the most blessed person in the world today!"
"Your Majesty should not treat him as an ordinary child, but rather as an adult. If you treat him with sincerity, you will surely win the heart of your eldest grandson!"
"oh?"
Li Shimin looked puzzled, yet also somewhat unwilling.
"Have I been wrong all along?"
Sun Simiao snorted coldly upon hearing this.
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