On the third day of the twelfth lunar month in the thirteenth year of Chongzhen, Wu Youke came to see him in the Wenhua Hall in the Forbidden City.
Seeing him saluting, Emperor Chongzhen thought to himself that he was much more handsome than the one on TV in later generations, but he was also a little darker and a little thinner.
"I am free of charge!" Emperor Chongzhen looked at him and said with a smile, "Do you know why I came to you?"
After Wu Youke heard this, he quickly bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty, the common people don't know!"
He really didn't know, and he had been wondering in his heart. There were so many doctors in the world, and there were even more imperial doctors in the palace. Why did the emperor specifically order to find him a year ago?
At this time, Wu Youke heard the emperor's initiative to ask, and his ears immediately pricked up.
Emperor Chongzhen looked at him and said with a smile: "What do you think of the plague in various parts of the Ming Dynasty?"
Hearing this, Wu Youke couldn't help but be startled. He didn't expect the emperor to ask this question, and quickly responded: "I don't dare to talk about the plague in front of His Majesty!"
"Haha, don't be modest, I ask you to say it, just say it." After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help but smile and said, "Those things I have widely publicized are just a layman's humble opinion! You are a doctor, and Regarding this plague, he should be one of the most knowledgeable people in my country!"
Wu Youke was secretly shocked when he heard this. Over the years, he had been traveling around the world as a doctor. Whether actively or passively, he had many experiences of dealing with plagues, and he gradually gained insights. However, he never told anyone else about this matter. Even he himself only had a rough idea and wanted to go back and find a place to process what he saw, heard and thought.
As far as his current knowledge is concerned, many of his previous views on the plague have indeed changed, and they are also very different from the current mainstream doctors' views. Therefore, the prescriptions he once prescribed for plague patients were so different from ordinary doctors that he almost got into lawsuits. It is also because of this that he basically keeps the contents of what he believes to be secretive and does not say anything to the outside world. We are going to make a comprehensive compilation, there are cases to prove it, there are classics to quote, and we will publish it after all aspects are mature.
However, now that Emperor Chongzhen asked this question, he obviously knew something.
However, Wu Youke was still a little worried in his heart. After all, if the emperor thought that he was deceiving the public with his lies, deceiving the world and stealing his reputation, he, a little wandering doctor, would not be able to bear the consequences.
But he looked back and thought about it. Many of the things that Emperor Chongzhen had told the world before were actually different from the views of mainstream doctors. Not to mention other things, they just said that the plague could infect other people through the air. I believe that In this world, if the emperor doesn't explain, only he can understand this.
Thinking of this, Wu Youke suddenly thought that today might be a good opportunity for him. If what he saw, heard and thought could be affirmed by the emperor, then who among the doctors of the Ming Dynasty would dare to object? Even if you want to object, you must do so with reason! And as long as it is a well-founded objection, wouldn’t I be the most welcome!
Besides, the emperor himself is also a master in understanding the plague. If you talk to him and get some opinions and suggestions, it might be of great help to you!
Thinking of this, Wu Youke got excited. He hurriedly bowed to Emperor Chongzhen and then said: "Your Majesty, the common people have some ideas, but for the moment, the explanations may be a bit shocking, or some of the foolish opinions of the common people are inherently problematic. The common people say this. , just because I think so. If your majesty finds that the common people are wrong, please correct me, and the common people will definitely listen to your opinions!"
As soon as Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he knew what he was afraid of, so he smiled and said: "This is purely a medical academic discussion. There is no such thing as whether to lie or not. Errors and biases are inevitable. Moreover, I say Yes, it’s not necessarily right, it’s just a discussion with each other, no need for any scruples! At this moment, don’t treat me like an emperor, just treat me as your colleague or best friend to discuss issues.”
Wu Youke, as a wandering doctor, can survive all the time, which shows that his medical skills are not bad. In addition, he will not find out anything about how he treats people and things. Otherwise, he may offend him unknowingly. It’s impossible to live well if you don’t know anyone.
Therefore, even though Emperor Chongzhen said that, don't treat him as the emperor, Wu Youke is not stupid, so he definitely wouldn't dare. But no matter what, when he heard the emperor even use the metaphor of best friend, he knew that he was a very friendly person in the emperor's eyes. He was naturally very happy about this.
As a result, he lost most of his scruples and began to tell Emperor Chongzhen everything he saw, heard and thought.
Emperor Chongzhen was listening carefully. If he encountered something he didn't understand, he would interrupt Wu Youkedu's explanation and ask him what he meant. And, sometimes, he would express his own opinions on a certain aspect. Some approve Wu Youke Duhua, some disapprove, some make supplements and so on. This conversation was really like best friends, communicating with each other about various views on the plague.
The two of them sat in the Wenhua Hall and talked about the plague, and the time passed unknowingly.
About an hour and a half later, when it was time for lunch, Wu Youke came back to his senses and was very satisfied with this beneficial conversation. The reminders that Emperor Chongzhen interrupted from time to time gave him a sense of enlightenment. Therefore, he was actually very reluctant to interrupt such a rare conversation. However, the dragon body is the most important thing, who dares to delay?
Therefore, Wu Youke had to regretfully say: "Your Majesty, it's time to have a meal. The common people have benefited a lot from your Majesty's guidance. The common people thank your Majesty, long live, long live, long live!"
When Emperor Chongzhen saw him, he couldn't help but smile. This Wu Youke, his face was filled with the thought "I still want to talk".
So, he told Chen Baoting who was standing next to him: "I will share the lunch with Wu Qing. You go and pass it on!"
When Wu Youke heard this, he was overjoyed and felt flattered. When he came to his senses, he immediately said: "Your Majesty, you must not do it. How can ordinary people eat with your Majesty? This..."
"What the heck..." Emperor Chongzhen said with a smile when he heard this, "It's just a meal, there's nothing to make a fuss about. Don't you want to talk to me anymore? I can tell you, let me take it out specially next time When the time comes, let’s talk like today, I don’t know when it will be gone, okay?”
"..." When Wu Youke heard this, he opened his mouth and did not dare to refuse any more. Suddenly, he thought about this kind of conversation that was of great benefit. In this world, there are probably only people as knowledgeable as the emperor. Only by talking can you have such a harvest. If you miss it, you may regret it for the rest of your life. Thinking like this, he gritted his teeth again and suddenly said resolutely: "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!"
"Hahaha, this is good!" Emperor Chongzhen saw this and said with a smile, "Come on, let's continue..."
The long conversation between Wu Youke and Emperor Chongzhen did not come to an end until it was almost dark. In the meantime, whether they were people from the cabinet or the Supervisor of Ceremonies, all matters that were not particularly urgent were blocked by Chen Baoting. This surprised them all. They wondered how the emperor and a wandering doctor could chat so enthusiastically and for so long.
They didn't know that Wu Youke was actually wondering. Fortunately, the conversation was over before dark. Otherwise, he would have even doubted whether the emperor would follow the example of the ancients and have a night talk by candlelight or something? That would really shock the jaws of many people and lead to the impeachment of many imperial censors!
At the end of the conversation, Wu Youke had quite complete supplements to what he had in mind. Some of the content he could directly confirm, some of which he wanted to verify; some of the content was consistent with his thoughts, and some The content conflicted with his original thoughts, etc. Anyway, the harvest was very great. So that later on, fearing that he might miss something, he took the initiative to borrow pen and paper from the chamberlain and recorded it on the spot.
Emperor Chongzhen certainly appreciated Wu Youke's attitude towards doing things, so he would be satisfied with anything he proposed. Even in the end, Emperor Chongzhen directly appointed Wu Youke to serve in Taiyuan Hospital, but he did not participate in serving the palace and was not appointed by anyone. He only had such an official position and could consult medical books in Taiyuan Hospital and find other colleagues. Let's talk about it again. Emperor Chongzhen gave him all these permissions, but he only had one request for Wu Youke, which was to organize the plague in a systematic way.
Wu Youke was naturally overjoyed about this, because this was exactly what he wanted to do most. After receiving a lot of constructive opinions from the emperor, he felt even more impulsive and even felt that he could leave a name for future generations with what he compiled this time.
The conversation between Emperor Chongzhen and Wu Youke attracted the attention of many people. Afterwards, many people also knew that Wu Youke was highly appreciated by the emperor. Therefore, they all started to meet Wu Youke intentionally or unintentionally, and they were able to get close to Wu Youke through the long-distance relationship between the seventh aunt and the eighth wife. Anyway, , Wu Youke's reputation first spread in the capital.
However, what Emperor Chongzhen said in this conversation did not attract attention at first. It was not until Wu Youke published a masterpiece that was more classic than the original "On Plague" written in history, that the world was surprised to find that they originally thought that the emperor's artistic conception was knowledgeable enough, but they did not expect that the "On Plague" contained Many of the views were actually put forward by the emperor, who had a deeper understanding of the plague than those real doctors. This point makes many people convinced. The emperor is a talented person. He is not an expert in one profession, but an expert in a wide range of disciplines.
In fact, if those things of Emperor Chongzhen are placed in later generations, it is actually just common sense, not a profound knowledge, let alone a proficiency. But I can't stand the huge difference in time. It was said hundreds of years in advance. Compared with the ancients, it seems that it is okay to say that it is proficient.
Unlike Emperor Chongzhen who accidentally became the idol of others in the capital, Emperor Taiji of the Manchu Qing Dynasty was so angry that he almost vomited blood in Shengjing.
On the North Korean side, Ying Erdai has not returned for a long time, which has made Huang Taiji a little annoyed. But he didn't think much about it at first. It turned out that the defenders on the Phoenix City side sent fast horses to report back, and he realized that something was wrong.
"What? Ying Erdai's troops were ambushed by the Ming army in North Korea?" Huang Taiji was shocked when he heard this and quickly confirmed what was going on?
Although he also expected that the Ming army would rebuild Pi Island. However, he really could not have imagined that the Ming army would move so quickly. Not only did they rebuild Pi Island in such a short period of time, but they also landed in North Korea to ambush the Qing army.
Naturally, he didn't know that it was because of the news about the Koreans that Lu Xiangsheng was able to lead the army to go to war first, and then rebuild Pidao. This process was actually the other way around.
"Your Majesty, it's absolutely true," the messenger reported. "The Ming army suddenly came out. Their number was several times that of the Qing army. They were unable to resist and fled into the mountains before they could escape. By the time they escaped back, a lot of time had passed. God. No one else, including the coach, knows the real situation. Although people have been sent to North Korea to verify, the situation should be in danger!"
Knowing this situation, Huang Taiji became even more angry. North Korea has now become the largest source of blood-sucking in the Qing Dynasty. Looking at the surrounding areas of the Qing Dynasty, the Mongolian tribes are all nomadic people and do not engage in production. During famine years, cattle and sheep will starve to death in large numbers. When plague occurs, it is even more terrible. Therefore, those Mongolian tribes were much poorer than the Qing Dynasty. Only North Korea is a farming nation, and they can produce food from the ground. Although they may not have enough to eat, they still have it. Moreover, not only does it have no fixed abode, but its national power is pitifully weak, so it is the best target for exploitation.
One of the main purposes of Ying Erdai's trip was to prevent North Korea from falling to the Ming Dynasty, so he was asked to capture all the main militants in North Korea just in case. Unexpectedly, something happened.
Worried in his heart, while waiting for further confirmation of the news, he began to think about whether to send troops to the North Korean border, or simply send troops directly to Seoul. Must North Korea be placed under the control of the Qing Dynasty?
However, before Huang Taiji could make a decision, new news came back. They said that North Korea was preparing for war. They cut off the ears of the messengers sent by the Qing Dynasty and put them back. They said that the Qing Dynasty was a barbarian. How could the dignified North Korea be complicit? The Ming Dynasty was the real suzerainty of North Korea!
Upon hearing the news, Huang Taiji couldn't help but became furious. Although the country has been established for many years, and all systems were established based on the Ming Dynasty, no matter what, they are always considered barbarians. This makes Huang Taiji feel very unfair. Even a weak country like North Korea has always treated people like the Qing Dynasty. impression!
Of course, besides his anger, there was actually fear. Because what he was most worried about happened. As soon as the Ming Dynasty came back, the unfamiliar North Korea immediately surrendered to the Ming Dynasty.
Just as he was convening the ministers for discussion, Daishan in Jinzhou also sent someone to quickly send back the news.
