Chapter 334 "Internal and External Cooperation"
Inside Prince Sheng's mansion, the man looked at the strong reinforcement sent by the master and couldn't help asking, "What's wrong?"
Lin Fuzhi's eyes flickered. He had always felt something was wrong.
He knew King Sheng.
But I know Li Nuo better.
Among the four princes serving as regents of the State of Zhao, Prince Sheng was the least supportable.
If it was just his lack of ability, it would be fine, but his character is also extremely poor. Who is Li Nuo? A powerful man in the fourth realm of the Legalist school would never associate with such a person, let alone help him seize the throne.
He still hasn't figured out this problem.
But now, everything becomes clear.
It turns out that the Sixth Princess is the key.
beauty.
Princess.
In this case, everything makes sense.
Li Nuo is a beautiful woman, and this is known to almost everyone in Daxia.
Including the little princess, the three most famous beauties in Chang'an were all taken into his mansion.
The first wife of the Li family is a martial arts genius, the second wife is the Princess of Daxia, and the third wife is a famous courtesan in Chang'an. It is not impossible that he wants another foreign princess, or even an empress.
He must have some motive for helping the Fourth Prince fight for the throne for no reason.
He didn't know what he was after before, but now he knows.
After listening to Lin Fuzhi's explanation, the man was stunned for a long time before he said in disbelief: "You mean, he is making a feint to the east and attacking in the west, ostensibly supporting the Fourth Prince, but actually wants to support the Sixth Princess to take the throne?"
Lin Fuzhi nodded.
In any country, it is impossible to support a princess to ascend to the throne.
Only in Zhao can it be achieved and there is great hope.
The man asked, "So what should we do now? Should we turn to the Sixth Princess? In that case, you have to stay in the dark to avoid being recognized by him."
Lin Fuzhi raised his hand and said, "No, we will continue to stay in Prince Sheng's Mansion..."
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Princess Palace.
The original princess's mansion has completely been transformed into a medical clinic.
Because there are too many doctors who have signed up, they need to be arranged in shifts.
These doctors cooperated so well, giving up their own businesses and donating money and manpower. It was not because they were attracted by the Sixth Princess's noble character or Li Nuo's personal charm, but because they had their own agenda.
What they seek is to achieve accomplishment and leave their names in medical history.
Li Nuotu is also a name, which is the name of the Sixth Princess among the people.
Although this model cannot last long, Li Nuo does not ask for it to last long.
Asking these great doctors in the fourth realm to treat common headaches and colds is undoubtedly a waste of talent. Under normal circumstances, doctors who have not entered the realm can also handle these diseases.
First, we need to establish connections with them and build good relationships. In the future, when we promote medical reform at the local level, we will still need their support.
The medical resources of Zhao State were monopolized by these people, including the cultivation, sales and pricing of medicinal materials, the reserve of basic medical talents, etc. Building a medical school locally would inevitably involve dealing with them.
These people also support his and the Sixth Princess' ideas.
Medical schools mainly deal with ordinary people, but ordinary people are not their main customers. In fact, there is no direct conflict of interest between the two.
Before dinner, Li Nuo met Doctor Chen again.
He was full of energy yesterday, but today he looks a little haggard, with fatigue in his eyes.
This kind of fatigue is not physical fatigue, but psychological fatigue.
Chen Zhong did not sleep last night, and he was distracted when he went to the yamen today. He kept reviewing his conversation with Li Nuo yesterday.
His medical knowledge was undoubtedly the most solid one Chen Zhong had ever seen in his life.
Not only solid, but also comprehensive.
Doctors generally have their own strengths and everyone has different preferences, but he is very familiar with every branch of medicine. This is something that Chen Zhong himself, not even his master who is at the fifth level, can't do.
This is not the most important thing.
The point is, some of his new medical concepts were something Chen Zhong had never heard of before.
What bacteria, cells, viruses, microorganisms, immunity... He was completely confused.
He was a doctor at the peak of the fourth realm and the chief physician of the State of Zhao. But in front of him, he was like a beginner. He knew nothing and had to ask everything.
If someone else told him this, he would definitely think that the other person was talking nonsense.
But a person who could eradicate smallpox and had such solid medical knowledge could not have been making things up. It is very likely that this was a field of medicine that he had never touched upon.
Not to mention, although he said at the beginning that he had found a cure for malaria, he never said how to cure it.
Chen Zhong thought about it all night yesterday.
I thought about it all day today.
If I don't ask him clearly, he will definitely not be able to sleep tonight.
He looked at Li Nuo tiredly and said, "Doctor Li, I admit that you won. What you want is the ticket in my hand. It's not enough for me to give it to you. Don't keep me in suspense..."
As the imperial physician, and at such a critical time point, how could he not know Li Nuo's intention?
He wasn't the first one to come.
As early as half a year ago, the four princes had sent people to visit him. They had presented him with gold, silver, beauties, antiques, and various precious medicinal herbs, all for the vote in his hand.
But he didn't agree to anyone at that time.
He is the Imperial Physician and has already achieved the pinnacle of medical expertise in the court. No matter which prince is elected, he will not be promoted and there is no need for him to choose sides.
Besides, he had no interest in the things they gave him.
But this time, he was completely controlled.
The credit for curing malaria, which doctor can resist such temptation?
This is not only a rapid increase in cultivation, but can also bring them supreme glory and a good name that will be passed down to future generations.
The vast majority of officials are neutral before the formal election.
But as long as enough benefits can be given, there is no absolute neutrality.
Chen Zhong actually doesn't care much about who becomes the prince.
But he cares about his own cultivation, and even more about his reputation after death...
Which prince can give him these? What's wrong with giving them this vote?
Li Nuo looked at the haggard imperial physician and said hurriedly, "Master Chen, what are you talking about? I really wanted to accompany my wife yesterday..."
Chen Zhong waved his hand and said, "I won't beat around the bush with Doctor Li. I can vote for the Fourth Prince with this ticket in my hand when the time comes..."
Li Nuo smiled and shook his head, saying: "I am not from Zhao. It has nothing to do with me which prince is in power in Zhao..."
Chen Zhong was slightly stunned. Wasn’t he going to choose the fourth prince himself?
From his words, it seemed that he did not support any of the princes.
So what were he and Sun Jing doing at his house? It couldn't be that they were deliberately trying to make fun of him, right?
No one could be that bored.
At this time, a figure walked out from the kitchen.
Zhao Zhiyi tied an apron around her neck, gathered her hair, and said to Li Nuo, "Wash your hands, it's time to eat..."
Doctor Chen looked back, then turned his head back, intending to ask for clarification.
But soon, his expression froze and he turned his head again.
When he saw the Sixth Princess wearing an apron and standing at the kitchen door, his expression became thoughtful.
After an unknown amount of time, he turned around and looked at Li Nuo again and said, "I understand."
He held up two fingers to Li Nuo and said, "Two requests. First, I want to be the deputy editor of that medical book. Second, when you cure malaria, take me with you..."
These two requirements could not be simpler for Li Nuo.
After the manual is completed, the imperial physician will read it and correct any typos, and then he will be appointed as a deputy editor.
His second request was, just like what he had done with Doctor Sun before, that Li Nuo provide direction and they would carry out the specific work. Li Nuo's major was not medicine, so he didn't mind sharing some of the credit with them.
He held out his hand to Doctor Chen and said, "Deal."
The two of them slapped each other heavily in the air. Doctor Chen looked back and said, "That's it. I'll take my leave and won't disturb Doctor Li and his wife from having dinner..."
Without waiting for Li Nuo to try to persuade him to stay, he left on his own initiative.
He was surprised to find that the lady he was talking about was actually the Sixth Princess.
It's really unexpected that the Sixth Princess has already secretly pledged her life to him. No wonder he would help the Sixth Princess so much.
However, the Sixth Princess did not serve as regent, and even if she had her own vote, she could not compete with the other princes.
Doctor Chen ordered him to leave the courtyard. Song Yiren, holding a spatula, poked her head out of the kitchen. Seeing that there was no one else, she turned back to the kitchen...
The next morning, when Li Nuo got up, Yiren was still asleep.
Li Nuo also pretended not to know that she was pretending to sleep. As usual, he gave her a good morning kiss and walked out of the room.
Song Yiren was lying on the bed. Although she did not open her eyes, a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
After a while, Li Nuo and the Sixth Princess walked out of the Princess Mansion side by side.
They have important things to do.
Today is the day off for Zhao officials, and he had previously promised the Minister of Revenue that he would go to his home for dinner.
After hearing the servant's report, the Minister of Revenue Zhang Xiang personally went to the courtyard to greet him. He first bowed to Zhao Zhiyi, then looked at the things in Li Nuo's hand and said, "Brother Li, what are you doing? Why are you carrying things..."
Li Nuo smiled and said, "Brother Zhang, don't get me wrong. This is not something valuable, nor is it for you. It is a medicinal herb for the old lady to nourish her body. Add it to the porridge and cook it every two days. It is very effective in nourishing the body..."
When he heard that it was for his mother, the reproachful expression on the Minister's face immediately disappeared, replaced by a smile, and he said: "Brother Li is thoughtful, thoughtful..."
Li Nuo asked, "How is the old lady's health?"
The Minister of Revenue held his waist and said, "It seems to be getting better day by day. Yesterday, she reclaimed a vegetable garden. I helped for a while, but I was so tired that I couldn't even lift my waist. She did more work than me, but she acted like nothing happened..."
"Brother Zhang is too weak. Even if he is very busy with official duties, he should exercise properly."
Li Nuo reminded him and said, "It just so happens that I brought some silver needles today. Originally, I brought them to treat the old lady's health. I'll give you acupuncture as well. Although it can't improve your physical condition, it can cure your back pain immediately..."
The Minister of Revenue smiled and said, "Okay, okay, if I have a headache or fever in the future, I don't need to find the imperial physician, I can go directly to you, Brother Li."
Li Nuo smiled and said, "You are welcome anytime..."
Today at Zhang's house, in addition to eating, Li Nuo also did a lot of things.
Help the Minister of Revenue treat his back injury.
Help the old lady to recuperate.
In addition, he also taught the Minister of Revenue a set of health-preserving exercises, asking him to practice for a quarter of an hour each morning and evening. Within a month, there were immediate results.
After this set of exercises, Li Nuo's medical energy was a little overdrawn.
This kind of overdraft is a double overdraft of physical strength and mental strength. Even with his body at the second level of martial arts, he can hardly bear it.
When he walked out of Zhang's house, his legs went weak, fortunately Zhao Zhiyi supported him in time.
At this moment, Li Nuo finally understood how those imperial doctors who were forced by Prince Chun to treat him felt.
It is no wonder that when doctors treat patients, as long as they use their true energy, the price must be high.
At this moment, inside the Zhang Mansion, Madam Zhang stretched her body and said with a smile: "The little genius doctor's medical skills are really profound. Compared with those imperial doctors, they are not much worse..."
The Minister of Revenue felt his waist, which was no longer painful, and sighed slightly.
The old lady asked him, "Why is my son sighing?"
The Minister of Revenue said, "Brother Li and the Sixth Princess probably came for Prince Sheng, but they just didn't speak up. Unfortunately, among the four princes selected by His Majesty as regents, only Prince Sheng is the least suitable for the throne. The other three are just the tallest among the short ones..."
The old lady said, "As a woman, I shouldn't have said anything about national affairs. However, since His Majesty has given you such an important position, you should be responsible for the country and the people. You shouldn't let personal grudges affect decisions that concern the country..."
The Minister of Revenue said, "That's what mother taught me, but you don't have to talk about women all the time. What's wrong with women? The Holy Emperor is also a woman. Her achievements surpass those of many emperors. Although the Sixth Princess is a girl, she has done things that all the princes have done--Huh?"
As he spoke, his tone slowed down and his voice became lower and lower.
Li Nuo and the Sixth Princess had just left when the Minister of Revenue looked towards the direction of his home and suddenly fell into deep thought.
In the carriage.
Zhao Zhiyi looked at Li Nuo, who was leaning against the carriage with a pale face, and felt distressed. He said softly, "Thank you for your hard work..."
Li Nuo smiled and said, "It's not that hard."
The position of the Minister of the Six Ministries of Zhao State was far higher than that of Daxia, and he was determined to fight for it at all costs.
After returning to the princess's mansion, Li Nuo's strength recovered a little. Instead of resting, he found Doctor Sun and planned to visit the other two imperial physicians with him.
Zhao Zhiyi grabbed his wrist and said, "You should rest at home today. It won't be too late to go tomorrow."
Li Nuo shook his head and said, "There will be things to do tomorrow. Don't worry, I'll be fine."
After watching him and Doctor Sun leave, Zhao Zhiyi returned to the courtyard alone.
Song Yiren was practicing martial arts, and Zhao Zhiyi was sitting at the stone table. He suddenly asked, "Miss Song, how did you and Lord Li know each other?"
Speaking of this, Song Yiren simply put away her sword, sat down opposite her, raised her chin slightly, and said: "We knew each other when we were just born, and when we were one year old, we even made an engagement..."
"Ah, then why was it your sister who married him?"
“…”
When Song Yiren mentioned this matter, she felt wronged and angry again. She gritted her teeth and said, "It's a long story..."
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Huang Mansion.
A young man walked into the hall and poured tea for the young guest and his master for the nth time.
There was deep shock in his eyes.
This young man, who was younger than his age, was able to chat about medicine with his master, who was the chief physician, for an hour. And his master, who was at the fourth level of medicine, would ask him questions from time to time.
Could this be a senior medical practitioner who has the secret to maintaining youthful looks?
A quarter of an hour later, the young man and Uncle Sun left.
He walked into the hall and prepared to put away the tea set, but he saw his master standing up and sitting down, scratching his ears and cheeks, with an extremely conflicted expression on his face.
The next moment, he saw his master running out, and soon his hurried shouts were heard from outside the door.
"Doctor Li, please stay!"
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Prince Sheng's Palace.
"Two days ago, he went to the home of the Imperial Physician. Yesterday, the Imperial Physician went to the Princess's residence. This morning, he and the Sixth Princess went to the residence of the Minister of Revenue. Afterwards, he went to see the two Imperial Physicians and stayed in their homes for a long time..."
Listening to the reports from his men, King Sheng smiled.
He also fought for three tickets from the Imperial Medical Service.
But as soon as his people made their request, they were sent away.
The fact that Li Nuo was able to stay in their house for such a long time and even let the imperial physician take the initiative to look for him, combined with his relationship with doctors, is likely to help him win the support of these three officials of the Imperial Medical Bureau.
And the Minister of Revenue was the supporter he had always dreamed of.
I heard that he and Zhiyi were the saviors of the mother of the Minister of Revenue.
The Minister of Revenue is a well-known filial son, and he must repay such a great favor.
Last time, he allocated funds to himself very easily, which was very telling.
By then, there is a high possibility of supporting him.
In addition, he used the 100,000 taels to bribe several officials, making his chances of winning even greater.
King Sheng breathed a sigh of relief.
With a sister like this, what more could a husband ask for...
At this time, his subordinates reported another matter.
The subordinates of Prince Shun, Prince An, and Prince Xiang jointly impeached several officials under him. The evidence was conclusive, and the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple had already taken over the case.
King Sheng frowned. This matter put him in a dilemma.
The Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple are now in charge of him.
If you save them, you might be accused of shielding them.
If he doesn't save them, he will be the one who suffers. He spent a lot of money to win over these people, and they all have votes.
He looked at the person next to him and asked, "Mr. Lin, what do you think?"
The elegant man said, "In my opinion, Your Highness should punish them according to the law. This is a trap set for you by the other three princes. If you choose to protect them, they will turn their attention to Your Highness. We must not let their evil plot succeed..."
Prince Sheng frowned and said, "The Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple are both in my hands. I can still handle it if I delay. If I deal with them, won't it make the officials who support me feel disappointed?"
He could still figure out what was going on here.
Covering up is not a bad thing. At most, he will be criticized. Both departments are in his hands. What can they do to him?
If he dealt with his own people, not only would he lose money and votes in vain, but what would those neutral officials think of him? Who would be willing to join such a person?
At this time, the elegant man said again: "Your Highness, don't worry. Those officials are on the same boat with Your Highness. No matter what, they will not change their minds. Your Highness's move can just crush the rumors about Your Highness in the folks and completely win the hearts of the people. He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world. In this way, you can get the support of those upright officials. Isn't it giving up small things for big things..."
In this matter, King Sheng felt that Mr. Lin was wrong.
Even if he dealt with his own people, the censors might not support him.
He opened his mouth to refute, but after looking at Mr. Lin's face, he felt more and more that what he said made sense. He nodded blankly and said, "Mr. Lin is right..."
(End of this chapter)
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