Parallel Ming Dynasty: The more he compared, the more devastated Zhu Yuanzhang became.

"Your Majesty need not feel guilty."

Liu Bowen had a calm expression and a faint smile on his face.

"Isn't this old minister standing right here, perfectly fine?"

"However, this old minister was able to escape with his life entirely thanks to the child Zhu Duo..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Bowen looked at Zhu Duo beside him with loving eyes.

Zhu Duo quickly walked to Liu Bowen's side and whispered, "Teacher."

Looking at the tender scene between the teacher and student before him, Zhu Yuanzhang felt a sudden pang of sadness.

There was no blood relation between Liu Bowen and Zhu Duo; Zhu Duo was clearly a relative and descendant of Zhu Yuanzhang.

But Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly understood why Zhu Duo had never called him "Grandfather." He figured it was because he had almost caused the death of Liu Bowen, Zhu Duo's mentor who had been by Zhu Duo's side.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang let out a long sigh.

They really brought this on themselves...

Zhu Yuanzhang turned his gaze back to the video screen in front of him.

-

"Teacher—I'm here."

Zhu Duo hurriedly pushed open the old wooden door. The furnishings inside were extremely simple, and the room even looked somewhat desolate and bleak.

"Your Highness, you have finally come to see this old minister."

"If I could see His Highness Duo one last time before I die, I would be content even if I were to pass away now."

"However, I hope Your Highness will forgive my willfulness in leaving without saying goodbye."

Liu Bowen lay on the bed, his face pale and bloodless, his appearance withered, looking like a piece of rotten wood.

"Teacher! Your student will never let you die like this!"

Zhu Duo's eyes were full of heartache, but his gaze was filled with unwavering determination.

But Liu Bowen only showed a relieved smile, "I know my own body condition better than anyone. No matter what kind of magic pills or medicines there are, they can't bring me back to life."

Your Highness, please don't waste your time. Let this old minister pass away in peace.

Over the years, I have benefited greatly from discussing the classics with His Highness, and even if I were to meet Yama now, I would have no regrets.

If this old minister were to share the profound insights I've gained from His Highness over the years with King Yama, I fear he would be captivated, and might even bestow upon me a position in the underworld.

Liu Bowen mustered his strength and made a joke.

But Zhu Duo didn't respond to his words. Instead, he turned around and took out something he had carefully cultivated.

At the same time, he instructed the servant who was taking care of Liu Bowen to fetch a clean piece of sausage casing.

"Teacher, how about we, master and disciple, make a bet?"

If a student can pull a teacher back from the brink of death, then the teacher's life will henceforth be under the students' care. Without the students' permission, the teacher is not allowed to lightly consider suicide, no matter what the circumstances!

Looking into Zhu Duo's eyes, which were filled with stubbornness and determination, Liu Bowen understood that the child wanted to give him the will to live. His heart softened, and he nodded in agreement.

"If you fail to save your teacher this time, you must promise him one thing: you must not hold a grudge against His Majesty for this."

Also, keep everything simple after my funeral. And don't you dare cry and whine at my funeral; you're a grown man now.

Liu Bowen tremblingly raised his hand and gently stroked Zhu Duo's cheek.

{New World: This deep bond between master and disciple is truly moving.}

{Original World: As the saying goes, "A teacher for a day is a father for life." Liu Bowen was truly a rare and excellent teacher, and Zhu Duo was truly a devoted and loyal student.}

{New World: Although Prince Zhu Duo said that Mr. Liu's life was in his hands, this was merely a temporary measure. Prince Zhu Duo and Mr. Liu shared a profound debt of gratitude; his words about holding Mr. Liu's life in his hands were actually a way of fearing that Mr. Liu would easily give up hope.}

{New World: And later events proved that His Highness Zhu Duo truly pulled Mr. Liu Ji back from the brink of death.}

{New World: That tiny bit of mold actually had a miraculous effect of bringing the dead back to life!}

{New World: Intestine casings, mold, intestine casings...wait, I think I suddenly remember something! Could this be penicillin?!}

{New World: Penicillin, isn't that the miracle drug known for curing all diseases?! Yes! Perhaps only such a miraculous medicine could save Mr. Liu Ji in his current state!}

The onlookers in the new world suddenly realized something, as if they had figured out something crucial.

{New World: This is the miraculous medicine, a tiny pill the size of a fingertip, wrapped in an intestine. Once taken, even a common cold can be cured in just a few hours.}

Moreover, this miraculous medicine also has an astonishing effect on treating external wound infections.

{New World: There was a man here who had his leg crushed by a stone roller and had to have it amputated to save his life. In the past, this would have been a life-or-death situation.}

However, by applying penicillin before and after the amputation, the person's life can be saved, allowing them to safely survive the surgery!

Hearing the sudden excitement of the people in the new world, the people in the original world also suddenly realized something, as if they had grasped something extraordinary.

It was a miraculous medicine.

The seemingly insignificant thing that Zhu Duo produced turned out to be a peerless medicine that could save lives.

If a watermelon that has gone bad and become moldy is eaten, won't it just cause stomach upset and diarrhea?

How come it also has the effect of curing diseases and saving lives?

{Original World: We seem to have discovered some incredible, earth-shattering secret.}

{Original World: We could easily make this in our world too; the steps don't look complicated at all.}

{Original World: Mold shouldn't be the most crucial element. After all, everyone knows that eating moldy food can lead to dysentery and death. The real key is probably the other medicinal liquid and the method for refining it.}

-

In the video footage.

After the servants brought the sausage casings, Zhu Duo carefully wrapped the medicinal powder he had prepared in advance, let it sit for half an hour, and then carefully fed it to Liu Ji.

Liu Ji had a very poor appetite at the moment, and he would vomit whatever he ate. Although he did not know what Zhu Duo had fed him, he did not want to disappoint the child's good intentions, so he swallowed it all without hesitation.

After that, Liu Ji lay quietly on the bed for half an hour.

The complexion on his face improved at a speed visible to the naked eye.

For the next two days, Zhu Duo stayed by Liu Ji's bedside without leaving him for a moment, taking care of his daily life in every detail.

In just two short days, Liu Ji's serious illnesses completely subsided, and he fully recovered his former health! (Provided by the professional novel website Cola Novels, offering the most comfortable reading experience.)

{Original World: Is this some kind of celestial elixir? It works so quickly!}

{Original World: The cold subsided, the inflammation disappeared, and even the serious illness that had been plaguing me was completely cured. How could such a small pill have so many miraculous effects? Could it really be a divine medicine?}

{Original World: Just like normally, if you catch a cold, you have to go to the pharmacy to get a big bag of herbs, and then slowly boil them for a long time before you can drink it, which is very troublesome. But this miraculous medicine is just a tiny pill, and as long as you take it, you can be cured in the blink of an eye.}

Then what need would there be for doctors in the future?!

The people of the original world were all stunned. They had lived their entire lives and had never heard of such a miraculous medicine.

Above the main hall of the original world.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened suddenly.

[Such miraculous elixirs can also be produced in our Great Ming Dynasty!]

Zhu Yuanzhang felt an overwhelming surge of excitement.

His health is already failing, but if he could obtain this miraculous medicine, wouldn't he be able to live for a few more years?

Thinking about this, Zhu Yuanzhang became even more agitated.

[The ingredients for this medicine seem to only include watermelon and corn. Corn...]

But the thought of corn instantly darkened Zhu Yuanzhang's face. There was no corn crop in the Ming Dynasty at present, and it would take at least half a year to cultivate corn.

But his body simply wouldn't last another six months.

Just then, Zhu Yuanzhang's gaze fell upon a comment that floated across the video screen.

{The New World: Peace Trading Company has long stated that penicillin can only be used as an adjunct therapy; it has no cure-all properties, much less the ability to prolong life.}

Zhu Yuanzhang's newly ignited hope was instantly shattered, as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.

He no longer suffers from any ailments; he is simply weakened by the passage of time.

Therefore, the idea of ​​relying on this "miracle drug" to prolong life ultimately became a pipe dream.

Zhu Yuanzhang muttered to himself, "In the end, fate cannot be defied..."

While Zhu Yuanzhang was filled with disappointment, Zhu Yunwen, standing to the side, breathed a huge sigh of relief.

If this so-called "miracle drug" can really prolong life, then he will probably have to wait several more years to ascend the throne.

This is not the situation Zhu Yunwen wanted to see.

In their world, there was no such person as Zhu Duo, and Zhu Yunwen was already extremely grateful for this.

But if they could obtain such immortal techniques as longevity from the content of this video, Zhu Yunwen would probably go crazy on the spot!

-

After Liu Ji's serious illness completely subsided, he took tonics and medicinal soups for several more days, and his body finally fully recovered to its former state.

Even his energy level is much higher than usual.

"Teacher, let's respond to Tianfu."

Zhu Duo looked at Liu Ji and spoke softly.

Since Zhu Yuanzhang had already granted him permission to retire and return to his hometown, this decree was tantamount to tacitly approving his death.

however--

However, Zhu Duo used his extraordinary ability to defy fate to pull him back from the brink of death.

This situation has put him in a difficult predicament, leaving him with no way out.

"Teacher, this time when we respond to Tianfu, you will only have the identity of my mentor, Zhu Duo."

All the official shackles that weighed on you will no longer be relevant to you!

Zhu Duo's tone was full of unquestionable determination, and Liu Ji nodded solemnly after hearing it.

Ultimately, he was reluctant to leave Zhu Duo.

For him, those days spent discussing the classics of the sages with Zhu Duo were like having a real conversation with a sage face to face.

After that, Zhu Duo took Liu Ji back to Yingtian Prefecture. After arranging everything, he took him to the Heping Trading Company and together they visited the Heping Technology Research and Development Academy.

Looking at the novel, exquisite, and unprecedented objects in the academy, Liu Ji was instantly captivated by the fresh atmosphere that greeted him.

Compared to the scheming and intrigue in the imperial court, the environment here is so peaceful and harmonious. Just like the name of the academy, there is peace everywhere and everything is for technological research and development.

Moreover, these technical principles were things that he, an old minister who had lived most of his life, had never come into contact with and could not understand at all.

After spending two full days at the academy, the knot in Liu Ji's heart that had been accumulating for many years was finally completely untied.

He made up his mind to do his part for Zhu Duo!

He made up his mind to stay at the Peace Technology Research and Development Institute, to stay by Zhu Duo's side, and to help him as much as he could.

None of the researchers at the Peace Academy looked down on him because of his past; on the contrary, they respected him as much as they respected Zhu Duo.

In this place, Liu Ji seemed to have finally found the meaning of the rest of his life.

-

After watching the video, Zhu Yuanzhang slowly walked to Liu Bowen's side.

Upon seeing this, the princes beside him immediately stepped forward to help him up, but Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and refused.

For the first time in twenty years, the two elderly people, both nearing the end of their lives, stood so close together.

"Old Liu, we're so sorry. You're the person we owe the most in our lives. We've always considered you a major threat and been on guard against you at all times, but you've never had the slightest thought of betraying Old Zhu or our Great Ming Dynasty..."

"Your Majesty, there's no need to say such things."

A warm, moist feeling gradually welled up in Liu Bowen's eyes.

Even though he once harbored resentment and hatred towards Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Yuanzhang was ultimately the only surviving friend who had walked with him through those turbulent times.

Having weathered many storms in my life, I've long since come to terms with and let go of so many things.

"I really want to make it up to you. But I'm getting old, and I don't have much time left to properly make it up to you."

"We know very well that what you scholars value most is your reputation and honor. We want to announce to the whole world that we hereby bestow upon you the title of the Sage of Literature of the Ming Dynasty. What do you think?"

Liu Bowen gently shook his head and said with a light smile, "Your Majesty, the title of Sage of Literature has never been obtained through bestowal of titles. Even if you were to force this title upon me, it would be meaningless. What we have done in our lives will ultimately be judged by future generations."

Liu Ji was amazed by Zhu Duo's incredible skills and deeply shocked by his own miraculous resurrection. However, he hesitated when faced with Zhu Duo's request.

Since Zhu Yuanzhang had already granted him permission to retire and return to his hometown, this decree was tantamount to tacitly approving his death.

however--

However, Zhu Duo used his extraordinary ability to defy fate to pull him back from the brink of death.

This situation has put him in a difficult predicament, leaving him with no way out.

"Teacher, this time when we respond to Tianfu, you will only have the identity of my mentor, Zhu Duo."

All the official shackles that weighed on you will no longer be relevant to you!

Zhu Duo's tone was full of unquestionable determination, and Liu Ji nodded solemnly after hearing it.

Ultimately, he was reluctant to leave Zhu Duo.

For him, those days spent discussing the classics of the sages with Zhu Duo were like having a real conversation with a sage face to face.

After that, Zhu Duo took Liu Ji back to Yingtian Prefecture. After arranging everything, he took him to the Heping Trading Company and together they visited the Heping Technology Research and Development Academy.

Looking at the novel, exquisite, and unprecedented objects in the academy, Liu Ji was instantly captivated by the fresh atmosphere that greeted him.

Compared to the scheming and intrigue in the imperial court, the environment here is so peaceful and harmonious. Just like the name of the academy, there is peace everywhere and everything is for technological research and development.

Moreover, these technical principles were things that he, an old minister who had lived most of his life, had never come into contact with and could not understand at all.

After spending two full days at the academy, the knot in Liu Ji's heart that had been accumulating for many years was finally completely untied.

He made up his mind to do his part for Zhu Duo!

He made up his mind to stay at the Peace Technology Research and Development Institute, to stay by Zhu Duo's side, and to help him as much as he could.

None of the researchers at the Peace Academy looked down on him because of his past; on the contrary, they respected him as much as they respected Zhu Duo.

In this place, Liu Ji seemed to have finally found the meaning of the rest of his life.

-

After watching the video, Zhu Yuanzhang slowly walked to Liu Bowen's side.

Upon seeing this, the princes beside him immediately stepped forward to help him up, but Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and refused.

For the first time in twenty years, the two elderly people, both nearing the end of their lives, stood so close together.

"Old Liu, we're so sorry. You're the person we owe the most in our lives. We've always considered you a major threat and been on guard against you at all times, but you've never had the slightest thought of betraying Old Zhu or our Great Ming Dynasty..."

"Your Majesty, there's no need to say such things."

A warm, moist feeling gradually welled up in Liu Bowen's eyes.

Even though he once harbored resentment and hatred towards Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Yuanzhang was ultimately the only surviving friend who had walked with him through those turbulent times.

Having weathered many storms in my life, I've long since come to terms with and let go of so many things.

"I really want to make it up to you. But I'm getting old, and I don't have much time left to properly make it up to you."

"We know very well that what you scholars value most is your reputation and honor. We want to announce to the whole world that we hereby bestow upon you the title of the Sage of Literature of the Ming Dynasty. What do you think?"

Liu Bowen gently shook his head and said with a light smile, "Your Majesty, the title of Sage of Literature has never been obtained through bestowal of titles. Even if you were to force this title upon me, it would be meaningless. What we have done in our lives will ultimately be judged by future generations."

Since Zhu Yuanzhang had already granted him permission to retire and return to his hometown, this decree was tantamount to tacitly approving his death.

however--

However, Zhu Duo used his extraordinary ability to defy fate to pull him back from the brink of death.

This situation has put him in a difficult predicament, leaving him with no way out.

"Teacher, this time when we respond to Tianfu, you will only have the identity of my mentor, Zhu Duo."

All the official shackles that weighed on you will no longer be relevant to you!

Zhu Duo's tone was full of unquestionable determination, and Liu Ji nodded solemnly after hearing it.

Ultimately, he was reluctant to leave Zhu Duo.

For him, those days spent discussing the classics of the sages with Zhu Duo were like having a real conversation with a sage face to face.

After that, Zhu Duo took Liu Ji back to Yingtian Prefecture. After arranging everything, he took him to the Heping Trading Company and together they visited the Heping Technology Research and Development Academy.

Looking at the novel, exquisite, and unprecedented objects in the academy, Liu Ji was instantly captivated by the fresh atmosphere that greeted him.

Compared to the scheming and intrigue in the imperial court, the environment here is so peaceful and harmonious. Just like the name of the academy, there is peace everywhere and everything is for technological research and development.

Moreover, these technical principles were things that he, an old minister who had lived most of his life, had never come into contact with and could not understand at all.

After spending two full days at the academy, the knot in Liu Ji's heart that had been accumulating for many years was finally completely untied.

He made up his mind to do his part for Zhu Duo!

He made up his mind to stay at the Peace Technology Research and Development Institute, to stay by Zhu Duo's side, and to help him as much as he could.

None of the researchers at the Peace Academy looked down on him because of his past; on the contrary, they respected him as much as they respected Zhu Duo.

In this place, Liu Ji seemed to have finally found the meaning of the rest of his life.

-

After watching the video, Zhu Yuanzhang slowly walked to Liu Bowen's side.

Upon seeing this, the princes beside him immediately stepped forward to help him up, but Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and refused.

For the first time in twenty years, the two elderly people, both nearing the end of their lives, stood so close together.

"Old Liu, we're so sorry. You're the person we owe the most in our lives. We've always considered you a major threat and been on guard against you at all times, but you've never had the slightest thought of betraying Old Zhu or our Great Ming Dynasty..."

"Your Majesty, there's no need to say such things."

A warm, moist feeling gradually welled up in Liu Bowen's eyes.

Even though he once harbored resentment and hatred towards Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Yuanzhang was ultimately the only surviving friend who had walked with him through those turbulent times.

Having weathered many storms in my life, I've long since come to terms with and let go of so many things.

"I really want to make it up to you. But I'm getting old, and I don't have much time left to properly make it up to you."

"We know very well that what you scholars value most is your reputation and honor. We want to announce to the whole world that we hereby bestow upon you the title of the Sage of Literature of the Ming Dynasty. What do you think?"

Liu Bowen gently shook his head and said with a light smile, "Your Majesty, the title of Sage of Literature has never been obtained through bestowal of titles. Even if you were to force this title upon me, it would be meaningless. What we have done in our lives will ultimately be judged by future generations."

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Since Zhu Yuanzhang had already granted him permission to retire and return to his hometown, this decree was tantamount to tacitly approving his death.

however--

However, Zhu Duo used his extraordinary ability to defy fate to pull him back from the brink of death.

This situation has put him in a difficult predicament, leaving him with no way out.

"Teacher, this time when we respond to Tianfu, you will only have the identity of my mentor, Zhu Duo."

All the official shackles that weighed on you will no longer be relevant to you!

Zhu Duo's tone was full of unquestionable determination, and Liu Ji nodded solemnly after hearing it.

Ultimately, he was reluctant to leave Zhu Duo.

For him, those days spent discussing the classics of the sages with Zhu Duo were like having a real conversation with a sage face to face.

After that, Zhu Duo took Liu Ji back to Yingtian Prefecture. After arranging everything, he took him to the Heping Trading Company and together they visited the Heping Technology Research and Development Academy.

Looking at the novel, exquisite, and unprecedented objects in the academy, Liu Ji was instantly captivated by the fresh atmosphere that greeted him.

Compared to the scheming and intrigue in the imperial court, the environment here is so peaceful and harmonious. Just like the name of the academy, there is peace everywhere and everything is for technological research and development.

Moreover, these technical principles were things that he, an old minister who had lived most of his life, had never come into contact with and could not understand at all.

After spending two full days at the academy, the knot in Liu Ji's heart that had been accumulating for many years was finally completely untied.

He made up his mind to do his part for Zhu Duo!

He made up his mind to stay at the Peace Technology Research and Development Institute, to stay by Zhu Duo's side, and to help him as much as he could.

None of the researchers at the Peace Academy looked down on him because of his past; on the contrary, they respected him as much as they respected Zhu Duo.

In this place, Liu Ji seemed to have finally found the meaning of the rest of his life.

-

After watching the video, Zhu Yuanzhang slowly walked to Liu Bowen's side.

Upon seeing this, the princes beside him immediately stepped forward to help him up, but Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and refused.

For the first time in twenty years, the two elderly people, both nearing the end of their lives, stood so close together.

"Old Liu, we're so sorry. You're the person we owe the most in our lives. We've always considered you a major threat and been on guard against you at all times, but you've never had the slightest thought of betraying Old Zhu or our Great Ming Dynasty..."

"Your Majesty, there's no need to say such things."

A warm, moist feeling gradually welled up in Liu Bowen's eyes.

Even though he once harbored resentment and hatred towards Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Yuanzhang was ultimately the only surviving friend who had walked with him through those turbulent times.

Having weathered many storms in my life, I've long since come to terms with and let go of so many things.

"I really want to make it up to you. But I'm getting old, and I don't have much time left to properly make it up to you."

"We know very well that what you scholars value most is your reputation and honor. We want to announce to the whole world that we hereby bestow upon you the title of the Sage of Literature of the Ming Dynasty. What do you think?"

Liu Bowen gently shook his head and said with a light smile, "Your Majesty, the title of Sage of Literature has never been obtained through bestowal of titles. Even if you were to force this title upon me, it would be meaningless. What we have done in our lives will ultimately be judged by future generations."