In the backyard of the Hou Mansion, the strong smell of medicine filled the garden, and all the officials who came in and out looked shocked.
In the study room, there was a bronze cauldron in the middle with medicine boiling inside. A dozen knives, iron hooks, and silver needles of different sizes were arranged on the long table. They shone with cold light, like instruments of torture or shrunk eighteen weapons.
A few days later, Sun Quan was sitting upright, holding a book of war in his hand. Hua Tuo was holding a knife and was performing another bone scraping and healing. The half basin of blood beside the seat was ticking, which was frightening.
Every official who came in was shocked when they saw this formation. There was a confidant Lu Yi next to him to receive the official document. Sun Quan calmly reviewed it. The visitors were sweating profusely and left in a hurry.
At this time, Zhang Zhaozheng came to discuss the matter of taxation this autumn. After years of war, the people were resentful. If taxes could be reduced and the people could rest in peace, stability could be maintained within the territory.
Hearing the "squeak" sound of the blade scraping against the bone, Zhang Zhao got goosebumps all over his body. He clenched his teeth and his white beard kept shaking, and he couldn't say a word.
This morning Sun Quan ordered someone to send a message saying that he was not feeling well and that he needed to be treated in the palace and to review official documents in the study. If there was nothing urgent, he could postpone it for two days.
But since Sun Quan returned to Jiangdong, he has been recuperating from his injuries, serving Wu Guotai, and neglecting political affairs. Just a few days ago, when he was preparing to become a director, Liu Qi went to Jiangdong again, and there was a backlog of official affairs, so officials had to come to ask for instructions.
Seeing this scene, all the officials were awe-struck, knowing that Sun Quan was seriously injured and had to recuperate for the sake of his great cause. They all felt admiration for him, and the same was true for Zhang Zhao.
He originally wanted to persuade Sun Quan to take this opportunity to join forces with Liu Qi to destroy the rebel Cao and help Liu Qi revitalize the Han Dynasty. Jiangdong Wenwu was the hero of the Han Dynasty, but he couldn't say a word.
After Sun Quan finished reviewing, he took the official document, bowed deeply, and exited the room tremblingly. Only then did he feel that his back was dripping with sweat.
Lu Yi sent Zhang Zhao out, and when he came back to report, he saw that Sun Quan had passed out at the table. He immediately closed the door and told the other officials to go back first.
A quarter of an hour later, Hua Tuo finished scraping the bones and applied medicine to bandage the wound. Wu Guotai hurriedly came to visit and saw that Sun Quan's lips were white and his whole body was soaked with sweat. He was so distressed that he burst into tears.
Hua Tuo advised: "The poison in Wu Hou's bones has been completely eliminated. He will be cured in one month. There is no need to worry about the future. There is no need to worry, Mrs. Wu."
Wu Guotai wiped his tears and said: "Zhongmou took charge of Jiangdong at the age of eighteen. He spent all his sleep and food for state affairs. How could he ever have a day of peace? Now he is willing to risk his own life for the great cause of Jiangdong. He is bloody and almost killed. How can he not be loved by me?"
Hua Tuo said with emotion: "Wu Hou succeeded Jiangdong's great cause and established a powerful force. Compared with his peers, he is far superior! He is actually a hero of the world, and the country should be proud of him."
"Thank you so much, the miracle doctor, for saving me!" Wu Guotai saluted again, ordered someone to bring a basket, and warned: "My mother and son will not forget the grace of saving lives. After all, Zhongmou is not as brave as his brother. What happened today will not be forgotten." Please keep it secret, sir."
Hua Tuo hurriedly waved his hand and said: "Marquis Wu and General Liu are closely related by marriage. I was ordered to come to heal Marquis Wu, how can I accept a gift? Don't worry, I, as doctors, should keep the confidentiality of the patients and will never reveal half of it." sentence."
Guotai smiled and said: "It's not gold or silver, it's just the pineapple cake I made to give to the miracle doctor to express my feelings. I hope he will accept it."
Hua Tuo opened the lid and saw several pieces of pineapple cake inside. He clasped his fists and said, "I have heard for a long time that the pineapple cake made by Guotai himself is the best in Jiangdong. People who are not meritorious cannot taste it. I am lucky enough to get this. I am truly lucky in my lifetime." "
Guotai praised Hua Tuo's medical skills again. After staying for a while, he ordered people to send him back to the post office and leave the food box at his residence.
Yu Fan turned back from the next door, listened to Hua Tuo's words, and sneered: "It's really ridiculous that mother and son love false fame so much. It's a pity that they don't have Sun Ce's ability."
Hua Tuo laughed and said, "The Queen actually gave me pineapple cakes to the old man. Is it because she is afraid that I will leak the secret in the future?"
Yu Fan lifted the basket and was about to check it, but found that the food box was very heavy in his hand. He took out the wooden box on top and couldn't help but exclaimed.
When Hua Tuo heard the sound, he saw that there were gold and silver jewelry under the food box, a dazzling array, and two luminous pearls the size of longan reflected the two figures.
Yu Fan had concluded that Sun Ce's murder was closely related to Sun Quan, and he hated him deeply. He cursed angrily: "Biyan'er is so pretentious about fame and reputation. It really insults the name of the Sun family."
"Does his mother and son regard Hua as a man of fame and fortune?" Hua Tuo was immediately unhappy and wanted to send someone to send the treasure back.
At this moment, Liu Qi turned back from the outside and said with a smile: "If you don't accept this thing, I'm afraid Sun Quan will be uneasy. We and Sun are actually enemies, and we have no feelings at all. Sir, I can help him." The kindness should be used as the cost of treatment."
Yu Fan also nodded and said: "What the general said is absolutely true. If you don't accept it, you won't accept it in vain."
Hua Tuo shook his head helplessly and stopped worrying about the matter. He opened the medicine box and said, "I have brought back Sun Quan's blood cloth. It is important to test it first."
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When Zhang Zhao returned home, his mind was filled with the sight of Sun Quan bleeding profusely. He felt uneasy all the time. He walked around in the garden to relax. When Zhang Zhao saw this, he asked, "What is father worried about?"
Zhang Zhao looked up to the sky and sighed: "The Han Dynasty has not been eliminated, how can my lord join the Cao Cao traitor? One mistake will lead to eternal hatred!"
Zhang Cheng was startled and said in confusion: "Previously, my father advocated joining forces with Cao Pi to destroy Liu. Now the Marquis of Wu has negotiated peace with Cao Pi and stopped the war. He also invited Liu Qi to cross the river. He can live in peace in Jiangdong and reap the profits. Why should he sigh?"
At first, Zhou Yu supported Liu Qi in resisting Cao Cao, and even humiliated Zhang Zhao. Therefore, he suffered a serious illness and has always been worried about it. Unexpectedly, Zhang Zhao changed his normal attitude today, which surprised Zhang Cheng.
"This is the time and that time is the same!" Zhang Zhao stroked his beard and said: "In the past, Cao Cao was the prime minister, serving the emperor but asking for his subordinates, and everyone in the world obeyed. If Liu Qi hadn't helped, Jiangdong would have been destroyed. Now that Cao Cao has taken the throne, his ambitions Zhaozhao, Liu Qi took Guanzhong and entered the Central Plains again, winning every battle. If there is divine help, it shows that the Han Dynasty should not be destroyed. The Cao family brought it upon themselves. This is destiny! As the saying goes, the way of heaven is irreversible and the will of heaven cannot be violated. When a man behaves in the world, he should Be aware of current affairs, and remember not to act on your own initiative."
After all, Zhang Cheng was young and energetic, and said displeasedly: "Liu Qi made fun of his father during the dinner, and Zhou Yu refuted it in public. The boy vowed to avenge his shame."
Zhang Zhao shook his head and said with a smile: "A benevolent man upholds his righteousness and does not seek his own gain. In the national affairs, what is the point of personal grudges? What's more, when my father and Zhou Lang had political disagreements, it was also a matter of official business. An Neng So you hold a grudge? This is not what a gentleman does!"
Zhang Cheng was greatly shocked, and suddenly realized, he bowed and said: "My father taught me promptly, but my child didn't think well."
Zhang Zhao nodded and said: "Rumors have been spreading in the city recently that Wu Hou wants to plot against Liu Qi. This move is really not the wealth of Jiangdong. Zhong Si should pay more attention to the movements in the army. Please order Yue to go to the mansion tonight to discuss important matters with me as my father. "
"Follow your orders!" Zhang Cheng is now in charge of official documents and information, as well as the allocation of money and food. He is well aware of military matters.
His father-in-law is Zhuge Jin. Zhuge Jin is responsible for receiving Liu Qi and his party this time, and his second brother Zhuge Liang is in Jingzhou, so he must know some important information.
