Xi Zhi just finished speaking and sighed deeply.
Moreover, this condition has lasted for several years.
After hearing this, Cao Cao said: "If you don't mind, sir, how about letting the doctor take a look at it?"
"There is an old imperial doctor in my home. He was the imperial doctor who used to specialize in keeping the emperor's figure in the palace."
"Maybe we can know the cause of Mr.'s illness."
In Cao Cao's house, there was indeed an old imperial doctor who once practiced medicine for the emperor in the palace.
This was when Emperor Ling was still alive. After the old imperial doctor retired, he was invited by Cao Cao's father, Cao Song, and came here together.
Usually in the house, I just take care of Cao Cao and the others, and occasionally study some medicinal foods.
Moreover, coupled with the chaos of today’s world. Cao Cao's family really treated him well, so he stayed in Cao's family.
Xi Zhicai was also very surprised when he heard that there was such a talent as the imperial doctor in Cao Cao's house.
Because in local areas, some doctors who have been out for a while are already very good. What's more, it was a dedicated imperial doctor in the palace, which also rekindled a little hope in Xi Zhicai.
Xi Zhicai: "In that case, it's a big trouble for you, sir."
This was another change of title, and Cao Cao became happy.
This means that Xi Zhicai is more and more likely to be conquered by him and willing to do things for him.
Cao Cao said: "Sir, just wait here for a while. I will ask the old imperial doctor to come over."
"You guys, please serve me well, sir. I'll be right back."
The following words were said to those maids.
After Cao Cao left the courtyard, he went straight to the side door. In the small courtyard, the old imperial doctor lived.
Usually the old imperial doctor just keeps studying his medical skills in this courtyard, but everyone in the Cao family still respects him very much.
As soon as Cao Cao entered the door, he saluted and said, "Cao Cao has met Mr. Zhong. I came here today to ask for something."
This person's name was Zhong Jiulu. When he was young, he entered the palace and became a disciple of an old imperial doctor. He obtained his true biography, but offended Zhang Rang and other ten regular attendants in the palace, so he left Luoyang.
Cao Cao's father, Cao Song, invited the whole family to Cao's house, but his descendants had left Chen Liu and returned to their hometown three years ago.
Now, I only stay here to remember Cao Song's life-saving grace.
The old imperial doctor saw that it was Cao Cao who came and said, "Meng De, you have found someone to inherit the medical skills for me."
"One day, I will pass away. It's better to leave a descendant to treat your Cao family's illnesses in return for saving my life."
Hearing what the old imperial doctor said, Cao Cao felt upset. After all, no one in the Cao family likes to learn medical skills. All they do is practice martial arts or read books by sages.
Cao Cao: "Old sir, Cao Cao came here today to ask the old gentleman to rescue someone."
"This person is a famous actor in Yingchuan, but he has a strange disease. I heard that many famous doctors have been unable to cure him."
"Moreover, the pain is unbearable when I get sick. I have been taking Five Stone Powder all year round to suppress the condition, so I would like to ask the old gentleman to help with the treatment."
After Cao Cao explained Xi Zhicai's condition, the old imperial doctor said, "Meng De, the person you mentioned is powerless even with my medical skills."
"You have also lived in Luoyang, and you know that there are quite a few dignitaries who die every year, but you don't know why."
"I will tell you today that those high-ranking officials who died were suffering from this disease."
"With my medical skills, I can only suppress it for a few years."
"If we don't find a better treatment, we will still be helpless in the end."
After the old imperial doctor finished speaking, Cao Cao didn't feel surprised. In Luoyang, under the emperor's feet, there are so many so-called dignitaries.
However, for the medical skills of the old imperial doctor. Cao Cao still didn't have the slightest suspicion, but it was really a pity to play Zhicai.
But even so. It's good to be able to suppress it for a few years, after all, it only takes a few years. No matter what, it is enough for him to develop on his own, and there are more than one famous sage in the world.
However, Xi Zhicai still needs to be treated.
Cao Cao: "It's better to suppress the bowel movements of some people. At least you don't have to suffer the pain of illness."
"I would also like to ask the old gentleman to come with me and have a look."
The old imperial doctor said: "In that case, let's go and have a look!"
"Maybe I made a misdiagnosis."
Afterwards, the old imperial doctor followed Cao Cao to the main courtyard.
As soon as he saw Xi Zhicai, Cao Cao said: "I have kept you waiting for a long time, sir. This is Dr. Zhong."
"Maybe it will help your condition, sir."
The old imperial doctor: "Hey, no need to be polite."
"Just sit down and let me take your pulse."
"There is no need to negotiate for medical treatment fees or anything like that. The old man is also entrusted by others."
"So, if you want to thank me, just thank Meng De!"
All I can say is that he is worthy of being an old imperial doctor. He was very good at dealing with people and sophistication, and he put the credit on Cao Cao in just a few sentences.
The meaning is also obvious. He came to treat you because he was entrusted by Cao Cao.
Xi Zhicai also looked at Cao Cao with grateful eyes, and Cao Cao also expressed his peace of mind.
However, in fact, he already knew the answer. Now I come here just to confirm whether it is true or not.
After the old imperial doctor took Xi Zhicai's pulse, he then gave Xi Zhicai another diagnosis by looking, smelling, asking, and other methods.
Only then did I make my own judgment.
After everything was done, the old imperial doctor said: "This gentleman, usually likes to eat sashimi?"
“Like, some grass carp sashimi?”
Xi Zhicai: "The old gentleman is really clever. I really like this sashimi very much."
"Moreover, the freshest carp are caught and sliced on site, because this kind of sashimi has the best taste and is the most delicious."
"This is one of my great hobbies!"
However, Xi Zhicai himself did not know that his body was in this state because of eating too much sashimi.
The old doctor continued: "The problem lies in the sashimi, and this is the root of the disease."
"Now, little sir, you are terminally ill. If you had not met me, you would have lived for at most three years."
"However, Lao Chan can't help you completely cure it. Because this is a plague, Lao Chan himself can keep Mr. Xiao alive for another eight years."
"If in these eight years, the old man or other experts can develop a corresponding medicine, he can be cured. If not, I am afraid that the young gentleman's lifespan will be over."
Xi Zhicai didn't show any sadness after hearing this, he just laughed and said: "Hahaha, old gentleman."
"When I met you, I lived in the hands of Lord Yama for five more years. Aren't you still satisfied?"
Cao Cao also said from the side: "Old sir, is there really nothing we can do?"
The old imperial doctor said: "Meng De, there is really nothing I can do for you."
"If this little gentleman had found Lao Chan when he first got sick, Lao Chan would have been able to cure him with medicine."
"It's just that he is already terminally ill now. There is really no way he can save himself. He will never touch a piece of sashimi again in his life."
"If you really like to eat fish, then eat cooked food!"
Xi Zhicai himself was more open-minded and advised Cao Cao: "Why bother, sir? Besides, I now have the chance to live for five more years."
"I'm satisfied already."
At this time, the voice of the old imperial doctor came and said: "Mengde, come with me to get the medicine!"
Cao Cao followed him out immediately. When he arrived at the pharmacy, the old imperial doctor wrote a note on the paper and said, "I will personally take medicine for him later."
"In the future, you need to supervise his diet. Remember that one of the three meals a day is indispensable, and each meal must have strong alcohol."
"In this way, if you cooperate with these medicines for a while, he will be able to support himself for eight years. There is no other way."
After the old imperial doctor finished speaking, he began to be busy in the pharmacy. Cao Cao asked: "Isn't it possible for the old man to research a medicine that can really cure the disease in these eight years?"
Cao Cao indeed cherished Xi Zhicai very much, otherwise how could he ask such a question.
However, Cao Cao himself was shocked by what the old imperial doctor said next.
I heard the old imperial doctor say: "Yes, but it is extremely life-threatening."
"Master and I have done something like this many years ago."
"But without exception, those patients who were treated died of other causes."
"Besides, this method is not very feasible!"
Cao Cao hurriedly asked: "If you dare to ask what we can do, please tell me, sir!"
Cao Cao said and knelt down. It's enough to show his sincerity.
The old imperial doctor also stopped what he was doing, looked at Cao Cao and said, "Meng De, get up!"
"Actually, this method is nothing more than surgery to remove all the poison from the patient's stomach."
"But the incision and suturing are extremely painful that no one can endure."
"Therefore, even if you don't die that day, you won't survive for a few days, so this disease can only be treated before it becomes serious."
"Or it's suppression, so there's no other way."
As soon as Cao Cao heard that he needed to be disemboweled, he thought of everything that happened on the battlefield. Moreover, these people are basically dead on the battlefield.
Even if he was lucky enough to survive, it would not be cured, so Cao Cao no longer had any hope of curing Xi Zhicai.
Soon, the old imperial doctor packed up the medicinal materials. He handed it to Cao Cao along with the prescription and said: "Mengde, remember what I said, this medicine needs to be drunk every three days."
"Two pictures a day, one in the morning and one in the evening. Boil it over low heat into a bowl of medicinal soup and drink it."
"This will allow him to live for another eight years."
Cao Cao took the medicinal materials and prescription and said, "Cao, thank you very much, sir."
Afterwards, he took the medicinal materials and went back to look for Xi Zhicai.
And Xi Zhicai, after having had enough wine and food, was also moved by Cao Cao's actions.
He also decided to stay and assist Cao Cao. After all, he was also a person who knew how to repay his kindness. What's more, meeting Cao Cao will give him a chance to live a few more years.
