My aunt is Queen Ma

Chapter 52 Han Heroes

Chapter 52 Han Heroes
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the broken stones on the ground, then looked at Ma Yu, his face full of gloom.

"Do you know what you are talking about?"

Chang Yuchun was one of his most relied-upon and trusted subordinates, and he suddenly heard someone talking about Xia Jia Feng.

His first reaction was that this person had bad intentions.

If he had not already built up a certain amount of trust in him, he would have ordered the torture.

Ma Yu said seriously, "I'm not cursing Chang Shuai, nor am I saying that he will definitely win."

"It was only after learning about Chang Shuai's situation and thinking of that elder in the family that I took the liberty to speak out and remind him."

"If Your Majesty considers this action inappropriate, I am willing to apologize and accept the punishment."

Zhu Yuanzhang questioned: "The Ming Dynasty has countless generals, at least eight hundred of them. Why do you think Bo Ren is the only one..."

Ma Yu said in a deep voice: "To be frank, what does the life and death of other generals have to do with me?"

"But Chang Sheng treats me as a brother, so I have to do things that are worthy of my brother."

"Since I know that doing this is dangerous, I have to warn you, otherwise I will feel guilty."

Queen Ma also said:
"I know you're worried about Boren and don't want to hear anything bad about him."

"But Yu'er was acting out of loyalty and righteousness, not intentionally cursing. Don't be too angry."

Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, turned around and shouted:
"Where's Zheng Liangqi? Why hasn't he come yet?"

The eunuchs were trembling with fear.

Queen Ma waved her hand and said, "You can go down first. I will send someone to urge them."

The eunuchs hurried out of the main hall as if they had received a general amnesty.

Ma Yu was also very grateful in his heart. Fortunately, he had met Chang Sheng in advance, otherwise this matter would be impossible to explain.

In fact, he had been thinking about how to save Chang Yuchun early in the morning.

But after thinking about it, there is no solution.

After all, the two of them didn't even know each other, so to say that he charged into battle...

There were so many brave warriors in the Ming army. Why do you single out only him?
Until I met Chang Sheng, all the problems were solved.

There's no need to explain too much. As long as you insist that the death was out of brotherhood for Chang Sheng, no one can find any fault with it.

At most, they would scold him for being young and ignorant and acting recklessly.

As for whether they will listen...

He will do it whether they listen or not.

Because he had reasons to do so.

Soon Zheng Liangqi brought two other imperial doctors and several assistants to Kunning Palace.

Feeling the oppressive atmosphere here, they couldn't help but tremble in their hearts and became more cautious.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't waste any time and asked directly: "Do you know anything about the armor-removing style?"

Zheng Liangqi stepped forward and replied, "Your Majesty, after a person sweats profusely, the evil wind easily invades, and the blood circulation becomes blocked, which causes pain..."

"This is the wind for removing armor."

Professional terms are difficult to understand, but there is one thing that everyone understands: after sweating profusely, wind evil is more likely to invade.

This is consistent with the experiment that Ma Yu just did.

Concubine Chang's face was full of worry.

Although she didn't think her father would get sick, it's better to be safe than sorry. Who can really not worry at all?

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression turned even uglier: "Is there any way to prevent or treat it?"

Zheng Liangqi hesitated for a moment and said:

"Try to sweat less. If you sweat a lot, try not to get in the cool breeze."

"You can rest in a sheltered area and wait for the sweat to slowly dissipate, which can reduce the risk of developing dermatophyte."

"As for the treatment method..."

He then went on to talk about some treatment methods, mainly prescriptions, which Ma Yu didn't understand at all.

But at the end, he said:
"Stroke is the most difficult to treat, but if treated promptly, it may still be life-saving."

"If we delay even for a moment, even if Hua Tuo were resurrected, he would be helpless."

After saying this, he lowered his head and dared not move, but couldn't help thinking in his heart, could it be that some general's armor-removing style has disappeared?

Judging from His Majesty's expression, he is an important general, so you should be careful when talking to him next.

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression was still grim, but his gaze towards Ma Yu had softened considerably.

Zheng Liangqi's words at least proved one thing: he was not talking nonsense.

Then it makes sense that he mentioned this matter out of his brotherhood with Chang Sheng.

A young man, there is an elder in his family who has to take off his armor.

Knowing that his brother's elders also had this habit, he risked offending them by reminding them.

Although he seems a little reckless, his heart is commendable.

In particular, he showed great sentimentality, which was very good news for Zhu Yuanzhang.

This means that the people around him can be used to restrain him.

But we’ll talk about this later. Right now, Boren’s health is what’s important.

Thinking of this, he asked Ma Yu:

"Is what Envoy Zheng said similar to the research findings of your elders?"

Zheng Liangqi glanced at Ma Yu in surprise. What was going on? Was he here to steal his job?
I immediately became alert.

Ma Yu said admiringly, "Director Zheng's medical skills are superb. I admire him."

"I haven't studied medicine, so I don't understand the details of pathology, but it sounds pretty much the same as what Minister Zheng said."

“There’s a difference between prevention and treatment.”

Zheng Liangqi's heart was filled with alarm, as if someone was here to steal his job.

No, we can't let him take the limelight. If what he says is flawed later, we will severely criticize him.

Ma Yu didn't know that he had become someone else's imaginary enemy. He smiled at Zheng Liangqi in a friendly manner and then said:
"The prevention method is basically the same as what Envoy Zheng said, but my elders said that after the sweating subsides, you can drink warm water with honey and salt in moderation."

"If conditions permit, you can also add some ginger slices."

This is to replenish electrolytes and relieve the symptoms of muscle dissolution.

Zheng Liangqi, who was standing by, showed surprise in his eyes. Although he didn't know what electrolytes were, he knew that taking honey did have health-promoting effects.

It seems that this young man's elders are quite capable.

"As for treatment, I only vaguely remember my elders saying that diseases like strokes are characterized by rapid onset and short treatment times."

"It's best to use emergency medicine to keep the patient alive first, giving doctors more time to treat him."

"He also wrote a first aid prescription, but I forgot the specific herbs."

"I just remember that there seemed to be rhinoceros horn, bezoar, borneol... and musk... but it seems not... I really can't remember."

Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily: "You can't even remember a single prescription. You are really useless."

Then he looked at Zheng Liangqi and asked, "Envoy Zheng, do you think what he said makes sense? Is it possible for that emergency medicine to heal?"

Zheng Liangqi hesitated for a moment, but ultimately didn't dare to say anything.

After all, this is a matter of life and death, and we cannot talk nonsense just because of our own selfish motives.

"Your Majesty, honey can nourish the body, clear away heat and detoxify, while salt can replenish strength. Taking it after a profuse sweat is indeed beneficial to the body."

"As for whether it can prevent the disease, I don't know."

"The first aid method sounds similar to the one in Su Shen's Prescriptions. The main ingredients are rhinoceros horn and bezoar, which can treat a variety of diseases."

"Adding borneol can promote drug absorption. I think it will be effective as a first aid for stroke."

Zhu Yuanzhang was delighted and said, "Immediately restore this prescription and prepare a batch of medicines. We will be of great use."

Zheng Liangqi bowed and said, "As you wish."

After that, Zhu Yuanzhang asked some more questions and asked them to go back and prepare medicine.

Zheng Liangqi was completely confused and hurriedly called someone over. Is that it?
When he got outside, he had an idea and asked the eunuch who the young man was.

When he learned that he was Empress Ma's nephew, he was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly.

After all this time, I realized I was overthinking it.

He couldn't help but feel lucky that he had kept his duty as a doctor and not said anything nonsense, otherwise this matter would have ended badly. He then re-examined the two prescriptions given by Ma Yu, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that they were ingenious.

Especially the first aid recipe, although it is not complete with only two main medicines and one auxiliary medicine.

But for a doctor of his level, it is enough to glimpse many mysteries.

Rhino horn and bezoar are the best natural detoxification medicines and can treat a variety of difficult diseases. The disadvantage is that it takes time for the drugs to be absorbed.

The medicinal effect of borneol is precisely to promote drug absorption.

With its addition, the medicine originally used to treat difficult and complicated diseases has become an emergency medicine.

It is truly a work of God.

It’s a pity that I have no chance to meet such a miracle doctor.

As the director of the Imperial Hospital, he naturally knew that the Empress had taken in her nephew, but he had never seen it with his own eyes.

I also have some basic information about Ma Yu.

Knowing that all his family members died in the war, I guess the elder who knew medicine is also gone.

What a pity.

But from what he said, I still remember some fragmentary information. I will ask him when I have the chance to see if I can get some hints.

Zheng Liangqi was secretly calculating in his heart.

On the other hand, Zhu Yuanzhang had recovered from his initial shock.

Looking back, I did make a big deal out of nothing.

He's just a child who cares about the other's elders out of brotherly love.

Boren is still full of energy now, so there is no need to be so alarmed.

At this time, Empress Ma said, "It's good to have a preventive measure. Aren't you going to Peking? When you go, tell Boren and ask him to be careful."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "That's fine, but we can't favor one over the other."

"Wait until Zheng Liangqi recovers the prescription, and then hurry up to make a batch of emergency pills. Send some to all the generals and ask them to take care of themselves."

Then he pointed at Ma Yu and said, "Teach him a lesson. Don't be so reckless in the future."

After saying that, he got up and left.

Originally, when he heard that Ma Yu had taken the initiative to enter the palace, he thought he had another class to attend, so he quickly put aside his government affairs and came over.

As a result, I was a little disappointed because of this.

However, it cannot be said that there was no gain at all. At least I got an excuse to win over the generals.

Although it is unlikely to have very good results, it is better than doing nothing.

After he left, Empress Ma said to Ma Yu and Zhu Chong:

"You guys, your intentions are commendable, but you did it too roughly."

At this time, Concubine Chang stood up and said, "My cousin is acting this way because he cares about our father. Your Majesty, please don't blame him."

Empress Ma laughed and said, "Well, I was afraid you would be angry, but you defended him instead."

"In that case, I won't be a bad guy anymore."

Then she said with relief: "You are all so sensible. I am happier than anything else."

"I hope you will all remember what happened today and not be distracted by power in the future."

Everyone said in unison: "We will follow the instructions of our mother/mother/aunt."

At this time, Queen Ma yawned, stood up and said:

"I'm a little sleepy. I'm going to take a rest. You guys can chat here."

"You two don't need to tell me when you leave, just leave the palace directly."

Having said that, Concubine Chang and Xu Miaoyun still sent her to the bedroom to lie down before coming out.

Concubine Chang once again expressed her gratitude to Ma Yu, especially for his care for Chang Sheng.

After all, she is the one who knows Ma Yu's abilities best. Now that he is willing to teach his younger brother, it is an opportunity that no one else can hope for.

This one thing alone is enough for the Chang family to be grateful for the rest of their lives.

Now, for the sake of his brotherhood with Chang Sheng, Ma Yu would rather be misunderstood and come to the palace to discuss this matter.

It is obvious that he really regards Chang Sheng as a brother.

Although the work was done crudely, his intention is commendable.

She is not unreasonable and she appreciates the kindness in her heart.

Xu Miaoyun was full of curiosity and confusion, as she had always heard that the queen's nephew was no ordinary person.

But looking at it today, although it does have some skills, it is far from as magical as the legend says.

Instead, it's more like a magic trick.

Although she was young, she knew that she had no right to speak here, so she just stood aside and did not interrupt.

Ma Yu and Zhu Chong also knew the principle of avoiding suspicion. After a brief exchange with Concubine Chang and making sure that the other party had no misunderstandings, they said goodbye and left the palace.

On the way, Zhu Chong said unhappily, "Are you satisfied now?"

Ma Yu smiled and said, "Good brother, I'm sorry that you and I share the blame."

Zhu Chong shook his head and said, "Oh, I don't know how to say hello."

"But I'm actually quite surprised that you're doing this for Chang Sheng."

"To be honest, I always thought that you made friends with Chang Sheng because of his status."

"It seems today that you really treat him as a brother. I have to apologize to you."

Ma Yu smiled and said, "A journey of a thousand miles reveals a horse's strength, and time will reveal a person's true character. Time will tell whether it is right or wrong."

“All we can do is cherish every moment we have.”

Zhu Chong nodded, but said nothing more.

The two of them walked out of the palace side by side, their figures stretching very long under the sunlight.

Not until they had walked a long way did Ma Yu suddenly look back at the palace with a relieved expression.

No one knew that the reason he did this was not for Chang Sheng nor for Concubine Chang.

It's not to curry favor with anyone.

But because Chang Yuchun is worth it.

Many people only know that Chang Yuchun was extremely brave and that he had a daughter who married Crown Prince Zhu Biao.

But few people know that it was he who recovered the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun.

Many people only know that Huo Qubing led a surprise attack and conquered the Wolf's Lair.

He also knew that Li Jing led his army to raid Jie Li Khan's tent, and from then on Chang'an had a dance king.

However, few people know that Chang Yuchun led 30,000 cavalrymen, carrying only ten days of rations, and marched more than 2,000 miles in 20 days to capture the Mongol capital Shangdu.

Recaptured the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun.

Exactly four hundred and sixty-one years have passed since Shi Jingtang gave the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun to the Khitan.

Many people know that he died of dermatophyte, but few people know that.

He died of illness on his way back from a triumphant march of a thousand miles.

Ma Yu knew all this. As a Han Chinese, how could he watch a Han Chinese hero pass away and do nothing?

Not to mention that he had been preparing for this for a long time.

Even if there is no preparation, even if it is misunderstood as a curse, or considered as flattery.

He would still choose to do it.

Because he knew that if he didn't do it, he would not be at peace for the rest of his life.

Fortunately, the good impression accumulated before finally took effect.

Zhu Yuanzhang has taken action.

As to whether these preparations can work and save Chang Yuchun's life.