It can be said that Hua Tuo's idea of sacrificing himself for the sake of the world is basically the value that Diao Chan has always admired. At the time of Dong Zhuo, Diao Chan almost made a similar choice if it weren't for chance.
However, this kind of value is contrary to Sun Quan's concept. Although Sun Quan also admired such people, he was the complete opposite. He was a selfish and self-centered person. Therefore, Sun Quan was very surprised. Why would Hua Tuo entrust his lifelong research to Sun Quan, a "deviant villain"?
"Why choose me?" Sun Quan directly asked the doubts in his heart.
"Although the general is not a doctor, he is kind-hearted. It is most appropriate to entrust him to the general." Hua Tuo said with a smile.
"Am I kind-hearted?"
Sun Quan was stunned. He almost thought Hua Tuo was flattering him. Sun Quan asked himself that although he usually smiled on the outside, secretly he could definitely be called a murderous devil.
This Hua Tuo still boasts of being able to discern people, isn’t he already blinded by old age? I said, old miracle doctor, why don’t we take a look at our eyes first?
"The benevolence of a doctor is a true and kind heart. I can't be mistaken. The general must have it." Hua Tuo said with great certainty.
"Well, that kid can only try his best to live up to his trust." Sun Quan cupped his hand. According to his guess, could it be because of the Taoist heart in his body?
of course not. The reason why Hua Tuo had such a high opinion of Sun Quan was entirely because Sun Quan was born in modern times.
Sun Quan, his respect for doctors comes from the bottom of his heart, and is by no means a superficial show by those in power today. Moreover, Sun Quan is also willing to share and will not hide the good things to show his noble status and extraordinaryness.
Just like the emperor, he usually does not allow imperial doctors to diagnose and treat ordinary people. That would simply lose his royal status. Even for an important minister in the court, it is a great reward for the emperor to send an imperial doctor to diagnose and treat him.
As for Sun Quan, in Xiapi, Sun Quan directly asked Hua Tuo to provide free medical treatment to the people. Sun Quan took this kind of thing for granted and did not think that this kind of medical level was not available to the common people. In addition, on Hua Tuo's side, Sun Quan also felt that he was disturbing Hua Tuo, so he asked Hua Tuo for help, which was enough respect. Sun Quan came directly to ask Hua Tuo for help instead of negotiating with Princess Hongnong.
These details are not Sun Quan's thoughts, but his habitual actions. No wonder Hua Tuo said that Sun Quan had a benevolent heart.
Originally, from all aspects, Hua Tuo should have left his medical books to the Tang family. But as a result, the Tang family may also be implicated this time, and the medical books may not be preserved. Secondly, even if the Tang family keeps the medical book, they will never pass it on to others, but will regard it as their own heirloom.
Hua Tuo does not belong to any family. As he said, he is a charlatan. Compared with treating high-ranking officials and nobles, Hua Tuo had the most contact with ordinary people. Therefore, Hua Tuo hopes that after his death, his medical skills can still serve ordinary people and help more people, instead of becoming the private property of high-ranking officials and nobles. At present, Sun Quan is the most suitable big man that Hua Tuo has come into contact with and entrusted to him.
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Xudu,
"My lord, over in Xuzhou, Sun Quan took the initiative to give up Xiapi, Langye, and Beihai to Liu Bei. He is currently retreating to Huaiyin. It is estimated that he will return to Jiangdong to take charge of the overall situation soon." His subordinates reported to Cao Cao.
"This Sun Quan is really courageous! He breaks it off as soon as he says it, without any delay! But that Liu Bei takes advantage again." Cao Cao sighed, "How does Yuan Shao react to this?"
"Yuan Shao's son Youzhou Mu Yuan Xi testified at the scene, and it stands to reason that he fully accepted Liu Bei's settlement in Xuzhou." The subordinate replied, "However, Yuan Shao's eldest son Qingzhou Mu Yuan Tan took advantage of the Jiangdong Army's retreat and took the opportunity to seize the Beihai and Langye, so Liu Bei actually only had Xiapi."
"Haha, then Liu Bei must be quite unwilling!" Cao Cao suddenly laughed.
"Yes, Liu Bei immediately questioned Yuan Shao about the matter. It is said that Yuan Shao also apologized repeatedly in his reply, saying that Yuan Tan was not aware of the Xiapi covenant when he acted. As for returning Beihai Langxie, he did not mention a word." The subordinate replied.
"Hmph." Cao Cao smiled coldly, "It's really Yuan Shao's style. However, Yuan Shao also used this to cross the Yellow River and open the passage into Xuzhou."
Just like Sun Quan occupied Guangling, Yuan Tan occupied Beihai and Langye, and then entered Xuzhou's abdomen unimpeded.
Thinking of this, Cao Cao rubbed his brow hard, he had a headache. If Yuan Shao did not open the passage into Xuzhou, then Cao Cao would basically only need to deploy defenses along the Yellow River in the north. But now, we cannot rule out the possibility that Yuan Shao will take advantage of Xiapi, join forces with Liu Bei, and attack from the east.
Although large-scale military mobilization will definitely not escape the eyes of Cao Cao's scouts, if Yuan Shao moves, Cao Cao can also follow suit. But as a defensive side, many military facilities need to be prepared in advance, and it is by no means as simple as transferring soldiers to temporarily fight.
"Where is Jiangdong? How is the situation there in Jiangdong?" Cao Cao asked.
"Over Jiangdong..." The subordinate hesitated, "I'm afraid the situation is not very good."
Cao Cao narrowed his eyes,
"Is it not good for us?"
Otherwise, it wouldn't be this reaction. In other words, the situation in Jiangdong has improved?
"That's right." The subordinate nodded, "I don't know what agreement Xu Kun and Sun Bi reached. They stopped fighting for the time being. The two parties formed an army and went to Lujiang together. Apparently they were preparing to regain Lujiang from Li Shu. Kuaiji Over there, Yu Fan persuaded the nobles to defend for several days. Sun Hao could not attack for a long time and had no choice but to give up. He tied himself in front of others and waited for Sun Quan to return. Zhou Yu returned to Wu County with Sun Ce's coffin. I don't know what means he used. He originally supported Sun Yi’s Zhang Zhao and others’ attitudes are now somewhat ambiguous.”
Cao Cao's face darkened,
"This is already extremely bad! Shan Yue, where is Shan Yue who took advantage of the chaos?"
"Shan Yue, who took advantage of the chaos, was also suppressed by Huang Gai, Jiang Qin, Dong Xi and other young generals." The subordinate replied in a deep voice.
"..."
Cao Cao was silent. He originally thought that even if the situation in Jiangdong would improve, it would be only after Sun Quan returned that he gradually took control of the situation. Who would have thought that the Sun family, which was on the verge of collapse not long ago, would survive on its own so quickly.
Although the change in the situation is what worries Cao Cao, the resilience and stability shown by Jiang Dong are what Cao Cao fears the most. Facing the Sun family like this, what other way can we defeat them? !
"Call me all Xun Yu, Xun You, Guo Jia, Jia Xu, and Cheng Yu!"
Cao Cao ordered. This is a meeting related to Cao Ying's life and death.
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Huaiyin,
"Madam is free from illness and pain, and is in good health." Hua Tuo whispered to Sun Quan.
"ah?"
