The First Great Ancestor of the Five Dynasties

Chapter 422

On the day Zha Wenhui led the vanguard arrived in Hezhou, Wu Youdi suddenly suffered from heartache. Zhu Wu hurriedly found Zhou Zong and asked Zhou Zong to arrange a doctor's diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.

Sitting in the front hall, Zhou Zong and Liu Yanzhen sipped tea and chatted. After hearing the news, they pondered for a while, and said, "Doctor Fan in the family can only deal with some minor ailments such as headaches and brain fever, and I'm afraid he can't deal with internal organs diseases. We can't delay, and we will send a horse-drawn carriage as soon as possible." Dingfang Lianghe Medical Center.”

Zhu Wu said "Hey", and hurriedly went to the steward to arrange carriages and horses.

Liu Yanzhen wondered: "There are two medical clinics in the nearby streets outside the Taifu's Mansion. The doctor Chen who is in charge of Anshan Hall is also the direct disciple of Dr. Song from the Imperial Medical Department. Why not send him to Anshan Hall? Why should he go to Tongding instead of being close by? Square?
Tongdingfang is close to Qingliangmen, at the foot of Qingliang Mountain, several miles away. "

Zhou Zong said seriously: "General Liu doesn't know something. The doctor at Lianghe Medical Center is a monk from Qingliang Temple. In order to facilitate the consultation of villagers near Qingliang Mountain, the medical center was opened at the foot of the mountain.

This person studied under the old Zen master Wen Yi, and he is very skilled in medicine, especially good at diseases of internal organs, and has rich experience in diseases such as heartache.

Last year, I had similar symptoms. I went to the Imperial Medical Office and all major medical clinics, but finally I was cured by Nalianghe Medical Clinic. "

"Really?" Liu Yanzhen was doubtful.

Zhou Zong stood up and said with a smile: "But that doctor has a weird temperament and is a bit unhuman. If he says the wrong thing to someone else, I'm afraid he will be offended.

I'd better make a trip in person. General Liu might as well rest in his mansion. "

Liu Yanzhen thought for a while, then got up and said: "Forget it, it's okay, I'd better accompany the old lady for a walk, and also go to see the vulgar genius doctor."

The carriages and horses were ready in the open courtyard of the gate tower. Zhu Wu was carrying Wu Youdi on his back, and Yang Qiaolian was carrying two babies. Zhou Xian also rushed there after hearing the news, and surrounded Wu Youdi to greet her.

Zhu Wu carefully put Wu Youdi into the carriage. During this period, Wu Youdi kept covering her heart and kept screaming, looking very painful.

Zhou Xian and Yang Qiaolian got into the carriage and took care of them on the way, while Zhu Wu took a pair of children and got into another car.

Liu Yanzhen said with a low smile: "Mrs. Zhou took good care of her mother-in-law before she even came through the door. Even when she went to the hospital when she was sick, she was accompanied by the old lady. Zhu Xiu is so lucky!"

Zhou Zong said calmly: "Zhu Xiu went out with the army to serve on the battlefield of the Tang Dynasty. He is also the appointed son-in-law of the Zhou family. After all, we are a family. Both public and private, the Zhou family has the responsibility to take good care of his family members."

"The old master is so righteous!~" Liu Yanzhen sighed with emotion. If his father-in-law was half as enlightened as Zhou Zong, the relationship between him and his wife would not be so bad.

Zhou Min lived in the mansion last night, drank and slept until noon, and hurried over when he heard the news.

After learning that Wu Youdi was being sent to the foot of Qingliang Mountain for medical treatment, Zhou Min volunteered and said she would go with her.

"What are you going to do?" Zhou Zong was almost angry to death and scolded him with his eyes wide open.

Zhou Min patted his chest and said, "Zhu Xiu is my brother-in-law and the little brother I recognize. Before he left, I, the older brother, promised to take care of the whole family on his behalf.

Aunt Wu is sick, so of course I have to accompany her and run errands before and after."

Zhou Zong glared hard for a few times, as if he was hinting at something, but unfortunately Zhou Min didn't understand it at all, and said suspiciously: "Dad, why are you winking at me? Could it be that you have the problem of dry eyes again?"

Zhou Zong was furious and wanted to step forward and give him a slap. Liu Yanzhen smiled and said, "Second Young Master, let's come together if you want. It's been a long time since I've been to Qingliang Mountain, and I really want to see the maple forest scenery on the mountain."

Zhou Min chuckled, and ordered the steward to bring the horse.

Three carriages, several servants of the Zhou family, a group of Shenwu soldiers, and a large group of people left the mansion and set out for Tongdingfang.

In a carriage in the middle, Yang Qiaolian covered her mouth and snickered: "Mother, your howling is too fake! This voice doesn't sound like someone with a heartache, it's clear that she is upset and wants to go to the latrine."

Wu Youdi sat up, slapped her daughter-in-law who broke her mouth, and said in a low voice: "Stop talking nonsense, I'm worried that the general surnamed Liu will notice."

Yang Qiaolian smiled and said: "I was a little nervous when I was acting in front of you just now, but I didn't expect General Liu to be suspicious at all.

Sister-in-law, you performed well just now. My sister-in-law is so anxious that she almost sheds tears when she sees you."

Zhou Xianqiang smiled to himself, with a little worry hidden in his eyes.

Wu Youdi glared at Yang Qiaolian, gently held Zhou Xian's hand, and said harmoniously: "Are you worried about Brother Xiu?"

Zhou Xian panicked and denied: "No, no."

Yang Qiaolian covered her mouth and said with a smile: "You said no, your face turned red. Don't worry, brother Xiu is smarter than us, he will be fine for sure. Maybe he is already waiting for us outside Shouzhou City!"

Zhou Xian hummed softly, lowering his head and saying nothing.

Wu Youdi was thoughtful and said softly: "We are leaving home, but you are a little reluctant to leave?"

Zhou Xian glanced at her and nodded gently.

Wu Youdi stroked her black hair and said lovingly: "I feel wronged by you. Before we can get married, you have to go far away from Jiangbei with us. Don't worry, in our hearts, you have long been the Zhu family's daughter-in-law, and we are one family. .

Go to the north and make sure Brother Xiu treats you well. "

Zhou Xian bit his thin lips lightly, mist accumulated in his eyes, he didn't speak, but covered Wu Youdi's rough and old hands with both hands.

Yang Qiaolian smiled and said: "You are so beautiful, it's too late for brother Xiu to hold her in his hand and love you, and I can't treat you badly! If he dares to bully you, mother-in-law and sister-in-law will make decisions for you."

Zhou Xian burst out laughing, the splash in his eyes was full of pity.

"Shh! Keep your voice down! Don't let people see your feet." Yang Qiaolian whispered.

"Ouch~ Ouch~" Wu Youdi lay down, covered her heart and continued to hum.

After walking for a long time, we arrived at Tongdingfang, northwest of Jiangning City.

It is adjacent to Qingliang Mountain in the north, with a few scattered houses, and at the foot of the mountain is a large area of ​​farmland and cottages.

Compared to the bustling city, this place is just on the outskirts of the city, and there is still a large area of ​​land to be developed.

If it weren't for the fact that Qingliang Temple is on the mountain and there are many pilgrims coming there, Tongdingfang would definitely be even more desolate than it is now.

Lianghe Medical Center is located at the foot of the mountain. It is the largest building complex in the surrounding area. There is a road leading to Qingliang Temple on the mountain behind it.

Zhou Zong had a good relationship with the doctors of the medical hall. He explained his intention, and the medical hall sent people to carry Wu Youdi into the building on a soft pallet.

Zhu Wu's family and Zhou Xian followed closely.

Zhou Zong, Liu Yanzhen, and Zhou Min followed behind and entered the building gate.

Inside the gate of the medical center is a courtyard where many medicinal herbs are dried and the air is filled with the smell of various medicines.

There are buildings on both sides for patients and their families.

Most of the people staying here are patients whose condition is not serious and life-threatening.

The courtyard was empty, only a few old men on crutches chatted together, looking at their clothes, they looked like the nearby farmers.

"People who come here to seek medical advice, regardless of whether they are rich or poor, are treated equally in the medical clinic." Zhou Zong said with a smile.

Liu Yanzhen looked around and nodded repeatedly: "It's quite rare."

There are many rich and distinguished people in Jiangning City. The major medical clinics in the city give priority to treating wealthy people, and only arrange to treat ordinary people when they are free.

Most people occasionally have minor ailments and carry them out on their own. If they are really seriously ill, they go to the pharmacy to grab a couple of medicines.

There are also some common prescriptions in the pharmacy, which are specially for various common ailments. Naturally, the effect is not as good as that of a doctor in a medical clinic.

The door of a house suddenly opened, and three or four men dressed as warriors came out. Seeing Zhou Zong and others, their eyes became gloomier. They turned around and returned to the house without saying a word, closing the door with a bang.

Zhou Zong frowned and said, "These look like martial artists who are running around the rivers and lakes." Liu Yanzhen is a military commander, and he saw more things: "These people are good at martial arts, and they have evil spirits on their bodies. I'm afraid they got their lives on their hands."

Zhou Min interjected, "The law and order in Tongdingfang is too chaotic. There have been several murder cases and the Jiangning government government has not solved them yet."

Liu Yanzhen said vigilantly: "Please tell the old master to tell everyone not to walk around at will, and you must stay with our people."

Zhou Zong glared at Zhou Min: "Didn't you hear General Liu's order? Why don't you hurry up and send a message?"

"Hey~" Zhou Min didn't dare to disobey his old father, and ran into the consultation room.

Liu Yanzhen looked amused: "The second young master is also 40 years old, but he is still so afraid of the old master."

Zhou Zong sighed as he hated the fact that he was not a man of steel: "Even though he has passed his age, his temperament is still unstable. There is no successor to the Zhou family!"

Liu Yanzhen smiled and said: "The eldest son is calm and dignified, he looks very much like the master when he was young."

Zhou Zong still sighed: "There is more than enough prudence, but not enough flexibility. You can only keep your business, but it is difficult to start a family."

"Haha, isn't there another son-in-law? He is the youngest founding prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and he is valued by His Majesty the Tang Dynasty. He has a bright future!" Liu Yanzhen said with a smile.

"Hey, General Liu, please don't praise him too much, so as not to encourage the young people to grow up." Zhou Zong stroked his beard and shook his head.

While they were talking, a hospital handyman came over and said respectfully: "The owner of the hospital invites the master to come into the room for a talk. He needs to give instructions about the patient's condition."

Zhou Zongdao: "General Liu, do you want to come with us?"

Liu Yanzhen waved her hand and said, "Old lady, please do it yourself. I won't join in the fun anymore. I'll take a walk around."

Zhou Zong told the handyman: "Prepare the jujube tea and invite General Liu to sit down in the Jingxin Hall later."

"Don't worry, Master, I will make arrangements right away."

When Zhou Zong entered the consulting room, Liu Yanzhen looked around and walked toward the garden outside the arch.

In the hall, Wu Youdi was lying on the bed, and an old man in gray monk's robes was diagnosing her pulse.

The Zhu Wu family and Zhou Xian sat aside, and Zhou Min whispered something.

Seeing Zhou Zong pushing open the door and entering, everyone stood up. Even Wu Youdi who was on the sick bed suddenly opened her eyes and sat up.

Only Zhou Min was shocked: "You, you."

The old man in monk's robe saluted with one palm: "I'm fine, Mr. Zhou."

Zhou Zong cupped his hands and said: "I have disturbed the Master's peace. I really have no choice. In the current situation, I can only ask the Master for help. It just drags the Master into this muddy water, and I feel uneasy~"

The old man in monk's robe smiled slightly: "Back then, Qingliang Temple was almost destroyed by a military disaster. Fortunately, Taifu Zhou risked his life to help. My master once said that our temple owes Taifu Zhou a life-saving grace. If I can help Taifu Zhou today, it can be considered as repaying the temple for many years." How can a wish be said to be a hindrance?"

"Well, thank you so much, Master!" Zhou Zong sighed.

The back door of the hall opened with a creak, and two figures flashed into the room.

One of them was Hu Guangyue, and the other was a monk holding a stick.

"Without further delay, you should hurry up and follow this disciple, the poor monk, to leave the medical center through the back mountain path. The poor monk has already arranged carriages and horses to send you all out of Qingliangmen." The old man in monk's robe said.

"Old Madam, please leave quickly!" Hu Guangyue cupped his fists and shouted, while the brothers from the Fifth Capital were already waiting inside and outside Qingliangmen to respond.

Wu Youdi and Yang Qiaolian saluted with blessings, and said gratefully: "Old Madam Fu's life-saving grace, my Zhu family will never forget!"

Zhu Wu patted the two children on their foreheads and asked them to kneel down and kowtow to Zhou Zong.

Zhou Zong sighed and said: "Get up, there is no need to perform this great ceremony. Tell Zhu Xiu, treat my beloved daughter well. If she suffers even the slightest injustice, I will never forgive her lightly!"

Wu Youdi took Zhou Xian's hand: "Don't worry, old master, from now on, she will be the old woman's own daughter."

Zhou Xian’s eyes were red, and he choked with sobs: “Daddy~”

Zhou Zong looked at his daughter with reluctance, and waved his hand with a heartbeat: "Go! Let's go!"

"Dad~!"

Jooheon cried out, tears welling up in his eyes.

Wu Youdi and Yang Qiaolian supported her, followed Hu Guangyue and the monk, and left through the back door of the hall. Zhu Wu followed closely with the two dolls.

Zhou Min stared at everything dumbfounded, his mind in a state of confusion: "Dad, what the hell is going on?"

Zhou Zong quickly wiped the corners of his eyes and said in a deep voice: "I have decided to let Emperor E return to the Northern Dynasty with Zhu Xiu's family. If she stays in Jiangning, I'm afraid she won't be able to escape the clutches of the prince."

"Huh?!" Zhou Min opened his mouth, "Then, didn't Zhu Xiu already surrender to the Tang Dynasty? Your Majesty also awarded him the title of fifth-grade casual official."

"Your Majesty cannot trust Zhu Xiu after all. His previous intention to surrender was just a temporary measure." Zhou Zong shook his head.

The old man in monk's robe held a gleaming dagger and handed it to Zhou Zong. Zhou Zong held the dagger tightly, his old face showing determination and cruelty.
"Dad, what are you doing?" Zhou Min swallowed.

Zhou Zong suddenly raised the dagger and stabbed it hard into his shoulder. The sharp dagger easily pierced his clothes and flesh, and the blood instantly soaked his shoulder!

"Dad!" Zhou Min exclaimed sadly.

At the same time, there was a sound of fighting outside the hall. It was the brothers from the fifth capital and the monks from the medical hall who were pretending to be a show.

"Quickly, go to Liu Yanzhen and tell him that bandits have robbed Zhu Xiu's family and that Emperor E has fled to Qingliang Mountain. Ask him to send troops to seize them!
Let’s just talk about me. I was injured by bandits, please ensure that Emperor E is safe.”

Zhou Zong fell into Zhou Min's arms, enduring the pain and speaking intermittently.

Zhou Min was shocked, but immediately realized that his father deliberately misled Liu Yanzhen to delay the Zhu family's escape from the city.

Stabbing oneself is to clear away suspicion.

The old man in a monk's robe supported Zhou Zong, pressed his fingers on several acupuncture points on his upper body, and said in a deep voice: "The poor monk stopped the bleeding of Taifu Zhou. Second Master, please do it quickly. Don't panic, lest others see the flaw."

Zhou Min suppressed his fear, wiped away his tears and rushed out of the house.

The sound of fighting in the clinic had attracted Liu Yanzhen's attention, and he hurried over with his sergeants.

Seeing Zhou Min's clothes stained with blood and his face covered with snot and tears, he was shocked.

Zhou Min wailed and recounted what happened, but Liu Yanzhen didn't have time to finish listening. He pulled out a knife and led his men into the hall, only to see Zhou Zong lying in a pool of blood, and was even more shocked and angry.

"General! It's the gang of martial artists who lived outside just now!"

A sergeant shouted loudly.

Liu Yanzhen gritted her teeth. It turned out that the bandits had already been ambushing here.

"Follow me! Go to Qingliang Mountain!
Send an order to the street patrols and the Shenwu Army to quickly mobilize manpower and go up the mountain to search!

Notify Qingliang Temple and ask them to send monks to help search the mountain! "

Liu Yanzhen roared.

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Under the Qingliang Gate, two mule carts loaded with bags of dried straw slowly drove out of the city gate. Hu Guangyue and several Fifth Capital sergeants, dressed as peasants, drove the mule cart out of the city towards Qingliu Pass in Chuzhou. go
(End of this chapter)