Upon hearing Tan Shihuai suggest increasing the dosage, the doctor was taken aback and sat there in a daze.
"What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything, sir?"
Upon seeing this, Tan Shihua frowned as he looked at the doctor, his expression conveying a hint of displeasure despite his question.
"Your Majesty, although the medicine can temporarily maintain your blood and qi, it is done by drawing on your essence. You may not see any abnormalities for a while, but it will cause considerable damage to your body."
The dosage has already been increased three times; if it's increased again, I'm afraid…
As the doctor finished speaking, his voice grew softer and softer, and he looked at Tan Shihuai with a worried expression.
Tan Shihuai waved his hand: "It's alright, that day will come sooner or later. However, I must finish things before that day arrives!"
"But……"
"Alright, sir, please do as I command!"
Tan Shihuai waved his hand to interrupt the doctor, then closed his eyes again.
This doctor, although a Han Chinese, had been with Tan Shihuai for over a decade, arriving earlier than Han Sui and others. Moreover, he had always been honest and upright, never interacting with anyone.
Therefore, Tan Shihuai trusted him completely and never doubted him.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The doctor agreed, then took two steps back and came to the table.
The guards beside him also stepped forward with practiced ease, took out a piece of silk cloth, and began to wipe the bloodstains on the table.
After the bloodstains on the table were cleaned, the doctor opened his medicine box, took out a brocade pouch, and poured out three pills.
Upon closer inspection, this brocade pouch is the very one that Li Ru gave to his subordinates back then.
It turns out that Li Ru's previous subordinate was also a confidant of Tan Shihuai, and was quite familiar with this doctor.
This doctor was originally a traveling physician from Bingzhou. More than ten years ago, while he was studying medicine at home, he was suddenly robbed by the Xianbei people.
His elderly mother, wife, and two sons all died at the hands of the Xianbei people.
At that time, it was Tanshihuai who led those Xianbei people.
Seeing that the doctor was literate and knowledgeable in medicine, Tan Shihuai spared his life and took him back to the grassland.
After bringing him back to the grasslands, Tan Shihuai also found him two women to be his wives.
A few years later, seeing that he had settled down and had two sons, Tan Shihuai finally felt at ease and kept him by his side.
What Tan Shihuai didn't know was that this doctor had never let go of the hatred in his heart. The reason he hadn't taken action was simply because there hadn't been a suitable opportunity.
Not long ago, Li Ru's men found him and learned that the other party was planning to kill Tan Shihuai. The doctor agreed without hesitation.
Looking at the three pills in his hand, the doctor's lips twitched slightly. He thought of his mother, wife, and son who had died in front of him, and a hint of pleasure appeared in his eyes.
At the same time, Tan Shihuai's personal guards also brought over a bowl of water.
The guard took the pill from the physician, crushed it, and poured it into a bowl of water.
After personally tasting it, the guard then brought the medicine bowl to Tan Shihuai's side.
"Your Majesty, it's time to take your medicine!"
As he spoke, the guard helped Tan Shihuai up and then helped him drink the medicine.
After taking the medicine, in less than half an incense stick's time, Tan Shihuai's originally sallow complexion regained a rosy hue, and his breathing became much more stable.
The doctor immediately stepped forward and began to take Tan Shihuai's pulse again.
"How are you, sir? How much longer do I have?" After the physician finished taking his pulse, Tan Shihuai sat up and asked.
"this……"
The doctor pursed his lips, glanced cautiously at Tan Shihuai, and didn't dare to speak directly.
Tan Shihuai, however, said with a relaxed expression, "Sir, please speak frankly!"
"Your Majesty... According to the original plan, if you had rested and recuperated, even another year wouldn't have been a big problem. But now you are physically and mentally exhausted, and the dosage of your medicine has been increased, which is probably the worst you can do..."
Finally, the doctor paused, looking hesitant, and said, "I'm afraid I only have two months left at most!"
"Two months? That should be enough!"
Tan Shihuai paused slightly, murmured something softly, then looked at the doctor and asked with a smile, "Sir, your son is ten years old this year, isn't he?"
The physician replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, she is exactly ten years old!"
Tan Shihuai said with a smile, "My days are numbered. After I return, I will adopt your son as my godson. This way, Helian will be able to treat your family well, which can be considered a reward for your loyalty over the years!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty! I will never forget your kindness!"
Upon hearing Tan Shihuai's words, the doctor immediately knelt down, his face filled with emotion, and his voice choked with emotion.
"Alright, you may leave now. Remember, no one must know about my situation!"
In the end, Tan Shihuai's originally amiable tone carried a hint of warning.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The doctor nodded in agreement, then bowed and left.
As the doctor walked away, a murderous glint flashed deep in Tan Shihuai's eyes.
"Send men to keep an eye on him, and kill him immediately if he makes any unusual moves!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The guard beside him agreed and then bowed and withdrew.
"Also, tell the brothers to bring out the best wine and meat tonight and celebrate properly. Tomorrow we must win in one battle and then head straight for the Yuwen tribe's stronghold!"
Also, summon Han Sui!
"yes!"
After the guards left, Tan Shihuai sat back down at the table and then took out a piece of silk and a writing brush.
Then, Tan Shihuai picked up a brush and wrote a long list of names on the silk cloth.
These people were all noble leaders of various large tribes under his command.
He can control these people, but He Lian doesn't have that ability. He needs to pave the way for his son in advance.
When the last name was written down, Han Sui rushed over.
"I wonder what Your Majesty has summoned me for?" Han Sui asked respectfully.
"How's the bait arrangement going?"
Without looking up, Tan Shihuai asked, his gaze sweeping back and forth across the names on the silk cloth, as if searching for any omissions.
"Your Majesty, I have already made the arrangements. In tomorrow's battle, 40,000 ordinary cavalry will form the vanguard, heading straight for the enemy's main camp, while you will lead 30,000 elite Gaoliu troops to support the rear..."
"Alright, take this and tell them that tomorrow they will lead the 40,000 cavalry to attack the Yuwen tribe. If they win this battle and annihilate the remaining Yuwen troops, they will be the ones to achieve the greatest merit, and I will share this grassland with them!"
With that, Tan Shihuai handed the piece of silk to Han Sui without any expression.
"Your Majesty, this is..."
Han Sui was taken aback when he saw the string of names on the silk cloth.
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