Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 412 The Most Important Lesson in Life
"Mr. Zhang."

Wang Ji found Zhang Luan.

Zhang Luan looked at Wang Ji and asked, "What's the matter?"

Wang Ji took out the prescription and handed it to Zhang Luan, saying, "From your point of view, you should know that this is a laxative. I don't know why the people from the Imperial Hospital dared to take out this medicine at this time... If this medicine is not used properly, it may cause your majesty...to suffer further damage to the dragon body."

"Um……"

Zhang Luan didn't respond for a moment.

He was thinking, I was thinking of finding someone to take the prescription out of the palace so that my precious son can analyze the ingredients of this medicine.

And now you, Wang Ji, come to tell me about this?
Whether it is a laxative or not, I can't just listen to your one-sided story. What if you are testing me and deliberately telling a lie, or what if your level is actually not that good?
Zhang Luan asked: "But... do you have a better way?"

When Wang Ji heard this, he could only shake his head helplessly.

"Since someone dares to take responsibility and wants to give this medicine to Your Majesty for a try, this is a risky move we have to make when we are powerless... Why should we care?" Zhang Luan said.

"But……"

Wang Ji found it a little difficult to understand.

What kind of fearlessness did you, Zhang Luan, show before?
Isn’t it because I think these imperial doctors are unreliable and actually prescribed laxatives when the emperor was seriously ill and weak that I came to discuss this with you?
I thought that since you are in charge of the Imperial Medical Bureau, you could stop the inexplicable things they do with just a word from you. But who knew that you actually thought that you could let them try?

Zhang Luan continued, "Although some of these words may not sound good, this is the reality... For now, let's try our best to save the situation."

When Wang Ji heard this, he instantly felt a chill down his spine.

Judging from what Zhang Luan said, the emperor's illness is completely incurable, and he can only take the risk of letting others try. This is probably a way for the attending physician to shirk responsibility before the emperor's death.

If this kind of thing happened to someone else, Wang Ji would just accept it.

But Wang Ji now admires Zhang Luan to the core. There is really no other doctor in the world whom he respects so much. But now he is asked to give up his patients. It is as if his idol has suddenly turned from a banished immortal into a mortal. He cannot accept this change in his heart.

Zhang Luan patted his shoulder and said, "Shengzhi, you are still young, there are some things you cannot understand... Treating ordinary people is different from treating royal family members, not to mention treating His Majesty who is terminally ill... Pathology, etiology and even medication are all very profound subjects."

Wang Ji was completely confused.

I thought to myself, are you educating me?

I am a doctor, and I am convinced by you because of your superb medical skills and outstanding moral integrity. But now you ask me to assess the situation and be aware of current affairs?

"Minister Zhang, someone wants to see you."

Wei Tai came over and said.

"Who?"

Zhang Luan frowned.

Even Wang Ji was very curious. Who wanted to see Zhang Luan so late at night?

Does Wei Tai have to come and deliver the message?

"It's Liu Wentai from the Imperial Hospital... the one who wrote the new prescription for Your Majesty before." Wei Tai said.

Zhang Luan asked doubtfully, "Didn't he...if he thought he had the ability to help His Majesty, he could try it himself? Why did he come to me?"

Wei Tai came forward, not at all shying away from Wang Ji's presence, and advised: "You can still meet him if you want to, or even just listen to his diagnosis and treatment advice... Aren't people in and out of the palace all looking at us right now?"

"Ah."

Zhang Luan thought, since even Wei Tai insisted on me meeting him, it would be a bit unreasonable for me to avoid him.

"Shengzhi, come with me to see him, maybe I can help you solve the confusion you had before."

Zhang Luan asked Wang Ji to come along, intending to let Wang Ji take a look at it.

After all, there are some medication strategies that he cannot understand, so it would be safer to have someone who knows the subject listen in order to avoid being exposed.

But in Wang Ji's opinion, Zhang Luan was looking for an opportunity to teach him, so that he could understand Liu Wentai's diagnostic and treatment ideas and clarify why Liu Wentai was still so reckless at this moment. In addition to broadening his horizons, it could also be helpful to his future medical practice.

So even if Wang Ji didn't understand, he still followed him obediently, and was even grateful in his heart.

……

……

At the bottom of the steps outside the Qianqing Palace, Liu Wentai was holding a lantern, waiting for Zhang Luan to come down.

"Minister Zhang."

When Liu Wentai saw Zhang Luan appear, he hurried forward and saluted.

Zhang Luan said, "We are all acquaintances, why should we be so polite? Did you ask me to come here to diagnose His Majesty? Let me put it this way, if you think the prescription is useful, I will never stop you. After all, this is the time to pool our wisdom and strength, and whoever is capable should take the lead."

Liu Wentai looked at Wei Tai and Wang Ji behind Zhang Luan.

He had no taboo about Wei Tai, but he felt a little uncomfortable because there was a young man who had just entered the Imperial Hospital a few days ago watching him, and there were some things he didn't want to say openly.

Wei Tai was quite tactful and said with a smile: "I will go up first, and you can discuss it on your own. These are just some topics that doctors talk about. Anyway, I don't understand them, so I won't accompany you."

"Eunuch Wei..."

Liu Wentai was a little anxious, meaning that I don’t want to drive you away, but I want Wang Ji to leave.

Why did you leave on your own initiative?
This is what it means that those who should leave did not leave, while those who should not leave left.

Zhang Luan pointed at Wang Ji and said, "I was the one who introduced Shengzhi to the Imperial Hospital, so there is no need to be shy... Imperial Doctor Liu, if you have anything to say, just speak up."

Liu Wentai said with emotion: "That's right, this prescription is indeed a family heirloom, it is a treasure passed down by our ancestors."

"Family heirloom?" Zhang Luan frowned and asked, "Then why didn't you take it out before?"

"This prescription is not just for treating liver disease. Anyone can use it in times of crisis. The pharmacology seems very radical and can easily... cause disorders. But it is very effective for dying people and often has miraculous effects, especially for those who are poisoned." Liu Wentai said.

Zhang Luan frowned and said, "Using laxatives to treat poisoning... That's right, your Majesty has accumulated toxins in his body. The reason why the disease is recurring is because the toxins cannot be discharged. Your idea is still good..."

"Ahem...it's mainly used for purgation, and its effect in detoxification and clearing away heat may be greater...hmm."

Liu Wentai said this somewhat embarrassedly. Apparently, he did not think that his own prescription could remove the toxins from the emperor's body, so he tried his best to make up for it.

Zhang Luan asked, "Do you think this prescription can really help your majesty recover?"

Liu Wentai looked embarrassed: "This is what I think. No matter what, we should try... Since you are powerless to treat His Majesty's illness, why not... let me take the responsibility for the poor diagnosis and treatment!"

Wang Ji was shocked when he heard this.

It seems that Liu Wentai was not so arrogant as to be confident that he could cure the emperor's illness, so he dared to use this medicine.

It turns out that he was also lucky!
If he hit the right spot, it would naturally be a great achievement, but if he hit the wrong spot, Liu Wentai would take the initiative to take responsibility and help Zhang Luan get rid of it, making others think that the emperor's incurable disease was all due to Liu Wentai's indiscriminate use of medicine. This is worth talking about.

Zhang Luan asked in surprise: "Why do you do this?"

Liu Wentai lowered his head and said dejectedly: "After entering the court, I have been suffering from lack of resources and background, and have no way to be promoted. I heard that you, Minister Zhang, have become a regent minister, and in the future you may even be...a prime minister. At this time, how can I let you take responsibility? Why not let me take on everything..."

When Wang Ji heard this, he suddenly understood everything. His misunderstanding of Zhang Luan was completely resolved, and he even felt more admiration and gratitude for him.

He admired Zhang Luan's foresight and was grateful to Zhang Luan for giving him the opportunity to learn "official politics", which made him understand that the Imperial Medical Service was not simply a place to treat people. In fact, it was a bureaucratic government office. Many times, the people here did not come for the purpose of treating diseases, but were involved in many worldly affairs.

Even when treating the emperor, they could use medicine indiscriminately to achieve a certain purpose.

Liu Wentai said sternly, "Your Majesty's illness will not last for a few days, so I have to ask someone else to take over this task for you. I will leave this difficult task to you. What do you think?"

Zhang Luan thought, if you want to take the blame for me, how can I not be willing?
But there are some things that I am embarrassed to say even if I think so.

"This one……"

Zhang Luan seemed very hesitant.

"Don't worry, Minister Zhang. This matter will not affect you at all. I am doing this voluntarily." Liu Wentai said, "It is the duty of my Imperial Hospital to treat His Majesty. I took the initiative to bring this up with Envoy Zhang. I am telling you now so that you understand. I am definitely not doing this for the sake of seeking credit or for future rewards.

Zhang Luan understood that Liu Wentai's last sentence was not a negative sentence, but an affirmative sentence, and he immediately said: "Doctor Liu, you are wrong to say that. His Majesty asked me to take charge of the Imperial Hospital, and now I have no idea what to do. If someone can come up with a new prescription and try it out, I have no reason to refuse. Just like when I came up with a new prescription before, others asked me to try it even though they questioned it. That's the reason."

"Yeah."

Liu Wentai said hurriedly, "It's all for the purpose of curing your majesty's illness, not for anything else."

"then you go."

Zhang Luan said firmly, "Nothing will happen...Everyone understands your loyalty. If anyone attacks you for this, I will stand up for you."

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang, for your understanding. I am grateful and will leave now."

Liu Wentai didn't expect that Zhang Luan would be so easy to talk to and even expressed his willingness to support him.

Then my "sacrifice" would be completely worth it.

……

……

Liu Wentai hurried up the steps to prepare medicine for the emperor.

Wang Ji bowed respectfully to Zhang Luan and said, "Mr. Zhang, thank you for your guidance today."

Zhang Luan thought, have I ever taught you?

I just asked you to be an observer and help me analyze whether Liu Wentai is fooling me. I never said I wanted to educate you.

"I finally understand that the Imperial Hospital is not a place for people like me to hang around."

Wang Ji said with a frank look on his face.

Zhang Luan was stunned at first, then he advised: "Shengzhi, don't say that. Your medical skills are probably the best in the world. Especially in some aspects, I heard from my son that your attainments are comparable to many great doctors throughout the ages. You are worthy of being recorded in history. Don't be discouraged by this."

"It's not that I have lost confidence in what I have learned, but I think that with my wisdom I may not be able to serve in the Imperial Hospital." Wang Ji said.

Zhang Luan sighed, "I have caused you trouble this time, but after this is over, there won't be so much trouble. The Imperial Hospital will be in great need of talents like you in the future. Don't say discouraging words. People with ability should take on more responsibilities."

"Thank you for your teachings, sir, but I..." Wang Ji wanted to say, it's not that I don't want to take responsibility, but the truth is, I don't have the political acumen.

If I stayed in the Imperial Medical Service, I was afraid that I would die before I could make any achievements in medicine.

Zhang Luan said: "I will recommend you to the prince... If you are in charge of the Imperial Hospital in the future, what do you think..."

"Ah?" Wang Ji heard it.

Good guy.

Are you going to promote me to be the director of the Imperial Medical Bureau?

With my age and qualifications...can I do it?

"Only when you make your own decisions can you avoid being tripped up by others."

Zhang Luan said, "I didn't understand this before. But now... I know that if you are always stepped on by others, no one will take you seriously.

"Take control of your own destiny!"

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