Liu Chan wouldn't object to changing the dressing himself if it was to win people's hearts.
But recently, he has assigned Uncle Wang so much work there that it is true that they can no longer spare any manpower to take care of Chai Rong.
The other seriously injured people have basically recovered now.
Only Chai Rong, the situation has been very pessimistic since he returned to Chengdu.
Wang Shuhe's debridement surgery was actually very successful, but Chai Rong was really injured too seriously.
Severe burns and infection will kill most people even with modern medical conditions.
After the operation, in order for him to have a better environment for subsequent treatment, Liu Chan ordered people to carry him directly back to the palace.
Originally, Uncle Wang would come over in person every day to apply, clean, and change the medicine for him, and adjust the prescription according to the situation.
Fortunately, Chai Rong may not have died. The former mountain marshal showed amazing vitality and strong desire to survive. He struggled on the verge of death several times and fell into coma several times, but he finally survived.
The situation had obviously stabilized six or seven days ago, and Wang Shuhe was not only busy with the original medical research and development project, but also helped Liu Chan train military doctors.
The medical craftsmen under him are also busy training those male nurses with zero basic knowledge. Even if they try to select smart people, it will still be an arduous task to teach these stupid men how to bandage various parts to stop bleeding before May comes.
Although there are no street lights these days, and even if there were, no one would dare to hang the Crown Prince of Hanzhong on them, but Liu Chan couldn't bear to let these medical craftsmen who treat diseases and save lives become 007... He really couldn't bear it in his conscience.
But Chai Rong finally calmed down and left the dressing change to the ordinary maid, but Liu Chan was worried.
Even Chai Rong's wife only let him see her once at the door.
So Comrade Liu Chan, the crown prince of Hanzhong, showed his arms and rolled up his sleeves and decided to do it himself.
Isn't it just a matter of changing the medicine? Are you still sad to go on the Northern Expedition?
Facts have proved that as long as he is willing to learn, Liu Chan, who has excellent medical skills, can easily do this job.
In the middle of the journey, Uncle Wang and An Xuan came over to check on him. After seeing the prince skillfully changing dressings and cleaning wounds...
"If the prince can devote himself to studying medicine, his achievements in the future may not be as good as those of his ancestors... It is a pity."
Liu Chan looked at Uncle Wang shaking his head and mumbling, and was speechless.
Do you want to listen to what you are saying? What's going on with that face that says "A future famous doctor was delayed by the Kuang Fu Han room"?
Liu Chan wiped off the last bit of Shengji powder on Chai Rong's face, looked at the bright red flesh and light-colored scar tissue growing underneath, and nodded happily.
"Okay, get up."
Chai Rong opened his eyes. The almost crazy enthusiasm had deeply settled, and only determination remained on the surface.
He propped up his body and stood up slowly: "Thank you, Prince. My subordinate is fine... Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about me anymore."
His throat, which was burnt by the hot smoke, made a hoarse sound like a ghost crying. It was extremely unpleasant, but it matched his current terrifying image.
The language was too pale and thin, and Chai Rong, who was reborn from the ashes, no longer bothered to express his inner feelings through it. On the surface, getting along with Liu Chan became much more natural.
"The big thing is really nothing. I even saved my hand. It has to be said to be a miracle." Liu Chan also marveled.
Chai Rong looked at his hands. The surface was cold, dry, and pitted, like the hands of a thousand-year-old demon, not human.
And it seems that it was damaged by the fire. Now his hand can no longer feel the temperature or even the pain.
"Jie Jie Jie..." Chai Rong clenched his hands tightly. His hands still had strength and precise control... he could still kill people for the prince!
That's enough.
"I said...can you stop smiling like a villain?" Liu Chan said helplessly as he was washing his hands.
Your image is already very scary, and coupled with this laughter, won't you scare your wife and children when you get home?
"...My subordinates always laugh like this now." Chai Rong was also helpless.
The maid came in to clean away the dressing things. She was very careful during the whole process, not daring to look up at Chai Rong at all.
When she went out, Liu Chan was sitting on the couch, while Chai Rong stood aside very naturally.
Liu Chan tried to persuade him several times for his excessive restraint, but Chai Rong's temperament changed drastically after being burned by the fire, and he was particularly stubborn on this point, so Liu Chan just let him go.
"Now that your injury is almost healed, merit will be rewarded and fault will be punished. It's time to talk about what happened to you this time." Liu Chan said seriously.
"Yes." Chai Rong, on the other hand, was unusually calm, as if it was not him who wanted to discuss merits and demerits.
"In this three-county battle, you led the troops to harass Xu Huang's troops and captured the most scouts and messengers. This is considered a meritorious service.
"Hastily issued a general offensive signal without consultation, ignored pre-war mission arrangements, and rushed forward in a greedy manner, thus falling into the enemy's treacherous plan and nearly wiping out half of the Red Star Army. This is a serious mistake."
Chai Rong still looked calm.
"But when you are in a dangerous situation, you can understand your shame and then be brave, throw yourself into the fire with your flesh and blood, and be willing to die in exchange for the survival of your comrades. This is a great righteousness and should be remembered as a great merit.
"Great achievements and great mistakes are offset by two. Now you are appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Red Star regular army. In the future, you should take this as a warning and act more prudently..."
As he was speaking, Chai Rong suddenly knelt on the ground, paused and said: "The prince has been so kind to me, and I can't repay you for it. But... I have become like this now, and I really have no face to lead the army!"
Liu Chan frowned. He really paid attention to appearance at this time. Regardless of his civil or military position, his appearance had to be passable.
"I can give you a mask..."
In fact, if today's officialdom is not too judgmental about people's appearance, it would be better for him not to wear a mask. He rides his horse to kill people like this, and the timid one pees before he can be beaten...
"Then how can I give orders with this voice?" Chai Rong grinned, not like crying or smiling, just like a monster trying to bite people.
During this period of dressing change, Liu Chan had a lot of personal contact with him and gained some understanding.
After Chai Rong gradually recovered, his temperament became a little weird. Usually when he said this, he already had a plan in mind.
"Then what are your plans for the future?"
Chai Rong was relieved when he saw that Liu Chan no longer forced him. If the prince insisted on letting him stay in the army, he would not disobey.
But at this time, the knot in his heart has not been fully resolved, and he is a little embarrassed to face his brothers in the army. But to get him out of the Red Star Army, it would be better to kill him on the spot.
So during these days, Chai Rong thought of a good place to go.
"The prince... I would like to ask the prince to recruit his subordinates into the Red Star Shadow Guard. I am willing to go to the north to help the prince spy on the military situation."
Chai Rong's words really surprised Liu Chan.
"In spying on military intelligence, people with ordinary looks are actually less likely to attract attention..." Liu Chan advised as tactfully as possible.
However, Chai Rong has obviously considered this issue: "Jie Jie Jie... Prince, don't worry, my subordinates have their own ideas."
Seeing that he had made up his mind, Liu Chan finally nodded: "Okay, I will incorporate you into the shadow guard and go north to spy on Cao Wei's military situation. Get whatever you need."
There is no specific mission goal, no specified time, and the route is of your own choice.
This is an incredible amount of trust.
Although Chai Rong still reacted calmly, his right hand moved slightly unconsciously. It was obvious that his heart was not as calm as it seemed.
"Thank you, Crown Prince, for your support. I will definitely live up to the Crown Prince's trust when I go here!" Chai Rong knelt down and bowed his head solemnly.
Liu Chan stood up and helped him up, holding his dead tree-like hands: "Be careful in everything, and put your own safety first... I don't want Chai Jin to lose his father at a young age."
Chai Rong's twisted and terrifying face showed no expression: "...Yes."
Liu Chan patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Please go home and stay a little longer before leaving. Your wife sheds tears every day, but she is very worried."
Chai Rong was startled when he heard this. He was subconsciously avoiding the question, almost as if he didn't want to face his comrades.
"... I will take my leave now." But in the end, he bowed and left, seemingly determined.
Liu Chan shook his head and sighed. Rather than expecting Chai Rong to go to Cao Weizhen to find out something, he wanted him to relax.
There is no specific mission, return time and route. Although it is trust, it also does not take this matter to heart at all.
I hope that traveling across the country can help him get over this incident.
"Prince, Manager Zhao wants to see you."
"Oh? Let him in."
Is there finally news from Nanzhong?
(End of chapter)
