- “Although those who receive the benefit know what it is, they may not know why it is.” [Records of Changtan Shecang, Jianyang County, Jianning Prefecture]
The spring is cold and the ice and snow in Guanzhong are beginning to melt. The stiff land is plowed up inch by inch by the cattle with a firm pace. On the deep land, farmers are sowing the seeds of the autumn harvest.
This is the 20th day of March in the third year of Jian'an. Everything is recovering, farming is busy, the east wind has not yet blown here, but a late spring cold has quietly invaded Sanfu in the near future.
According to the normal farming season, the late spring cold should be from the end of February to the beginning of March. Now it is the end of March, but the north wind suddenly comes again. People who have just changed into green spring shirts are caught off guard, like eggplants beaten by frost.
In fact, a large number of people fell ill. The emperor was worried that the flu would spread on a large scale and an epidemic would occur. In recent days, he often urged the Imperial Medical Office and the Imperial Hospital to select manpower, and also recruited good private doctors to travel to various places to prevent and treat diseases, and conduct research.
Medical records.
It was originally a small-scale flu, but because of the emperor's caution, it became a big deal. A group of people headed by the imperial physician Ji Pi personally visited Luxiang, which not only effectively alleviated the flu, but also brought convenience to the common people.
However, the emperor's purpose was not limited to this. In the late Eastern Han Dynasty, the world was empty of houses. In addition to wars and disasters, almost uncontrollable epidemics were also an important factor leading to a sharp decline in the population. He intended to allow the imperial doctors to use this opportunity to accumulate experience in epidemic prevention.
, communicate with each other and study pathological medical records to lay a solid foundation for future national epidemic prevention.
It’s just that in this era, knowledge exchange is limited, and medical skills are more obscure and difficult to understand. Classics are often passed down by powerful families, and it is difficult for ordinary people to even take a look at them. Nowadays, it is not easy for the imperial doctors to stop being self-conscious and open up communication. How easy is it?
However, the emperor paid attention to it, so the ministers who recorded the affairs of the ministers in Chengming Palace naturally wanted to share the worries for the emperor.
Therefore, there was a scene where imperial physician Ling Zhixi and imperial physician Zhenghua and Tuo entered the side hall of Chengming Hall at the same time and sat down on their knees side by side, as if they were interrogating and confronting each other.
I saw the Taiwei, Dong Cheng, the Secretary of the Record, sitting in the middle, Wu Shuo, the Secretary, and Dong Feng, the Chief of the Taiwei, sitting on the side, as if they were superior and inferior. Although this kind of formation is not very grand, but for the six hundred stone imperial physician,
Ling Lia was enough to make people feel as if they were facing a formidable enemy. Facing the prime ministers and ministers who were governing the country, Zhi Xi and Hua Tuo did not dare to neglect. They bowed their heads one by one, then lowered their eyebrows in silence, waiting for questions.
Dong Cheng had always looked down on people of low status. He snorted softly, held a piece of jade in his hand and played with it slowly for a few times. Then he looked at Dong Feng beside him and said: "Zichan, tell me!
"
So Dong Feng nodded, turned to Zhi Xi and others and said in an indifferent tone: "Zhi Ling, the leader of the Huayuan! Mr. Dong is under the orders of the country and has something to ask. You must not neglect or deceive!"
"Wei Wei!" Zhi Xi promised, his heart beating incessantly, fearing that this would happen. Besides, he still had some kindness to say and could say a few nice words, but it was Dong Cheng who was appointed by the emperor!
Zhi Xi and Hua Tuo looked troubled, as if they had a heavy weapon hanging over their heads and were about to make a move. However, Dong Feng could only ask lightly:
"In this case of cold illness, His Majesty ordered many doctors to visit Luyan to discuss the methods of preventing and treating the epidemic, summarize the special cases, compile medical records and prescriptions, and submit them to the emperor for reading. The edict is clear, so how come you have repeatedly pushed back and made mistakes, and nothing has been done?
What? Zhi Ling, you are the imperial physician and are in charge of all doctors. Your Majesty is asking, and you must have an explanation!"
Zhi Xi had expected this question, but he didn't expect the words "You have to have an explanation"! It sounded like the imperial doctors were unwilling to share their family heirlooms, and they cherished it. It was him
It seems to be causing trouble.
This matter was originally very difficult to do. If the attitude was firm, not only would the interests of the imperial doctors be harmed and people would hate them, but one's own medical skills would also be lost. But if the attitude was ambiguous, the interests of the imperial doctors would indeed be protected, but the emperor did this.
I can't pass the test again.
Zhi Xi thought about it for himself. Anyway, the emperor's blame has become a fact. If the responsibility is still to be investigated, he must first have a way to deal with it! Thinking like this, he unconsciously felt confident: "Ask a question, the so-called human nature
The Wuchang refers to the five internal organs, the meridians, the lungs and the heart, which are subtle, mysterious, and ever-changing. How can one understand the truth without being a highly talented person? There are different medical skills. Although there are many imperial doctors at present, their medical skills rely on their family knowledge, and they specialize in treating typhoid fever.
Young man, although he is not immune to cold diseases, it is really difficult to gain insight..."
"Stop it!" A loud Jizhou accent suddenly stopped what Zhi Xi was about to say. Dong Cheng put the jade on his thigh and consciously caught the loophole in Zhi Xi's words: "The doctor can cure the disease.
, but don’t know how to cure the disease, is there such a truth in the world?”
Zhi Xi couldn't help but laugh at his arrogant and complacent look, and calmly replied: "For example, a soldier who is good at fighting may not be able to explain the essentials of the art of war; a craftsman who smelt iron does not know why the iron comes from the stone? If Dong Gong knew this, why would he be harsh?
Ask the doctor?"
Dong Cheng hit a snag and was a little unable to get off the stage. His face was very ugly. His aura of asking for trouble suddenly disappeared, and he said angrily: "You have such a sharp mouth!"
Zhi Xi held his hand calmly: "I don't dare."
A conflict is about to break out. No matter what the outcome is, a 600-stone subordinate and an important official in the imperial court openly argue with each other. If word spreads, it will be laughed at and both sides will lose face.
For this reason, Shangshu Ling Wu Shuo, who was good at being a good person, quickly said: "Why bother talking about these gossips! Mr. Zhi." He used a respectful title and tried to soften it: "The emperor was worried about Li Shu, so he ordered all the imperial doctors to jointly compile medical records and recommend them.
And broadly speaking, it is a good thing for the country, the people, and ourselves! But now there has been no movement from the Imperial Medical Office for a long time. The emperor is always thinking about it. As ministers, how can we not ask why? Duke Zhi is well versed in morality and justice.
, please teach me."
How could Zhi Xi not know the stakes involved? The longer the delay, the greater the prejudice in the emperor's mind. He is a Jingzhao person. In the past, he was close to Ma Rixi, Shisun Rui and other Kansai people. Now Ma Rixi and others are successively
After being deposed, the Kansai clan was gradually declining in the court, and his position was really important. Thanks to his cautiousness, he didn't make any big mistakes on weekdays. Now that something like this has happened, who can help protect him?
It's just that everyone knows the reason why the Imperial Medical Office has not discussed the pathology, but they can't say it openly. Zhi Xi has no choice but to bite the bullet and continue to insist: "I don't mean to be negligent. This matter is really difficult. I am suffering from cold this spring. It's just
Ordinary symptoms can be cured by ancient decoctions and medicines, so there is no need... Nowadays, we need to study pathology and medical records carefully... The entire Imperial Medical Office is really at a loss."
Zhi Xi's words were vaguely offensive, but his words of evading complaints were really harsh, and Dong Cheng's face became even more ugly.
At this time, Dong Feng spoke again: "What you mean is that the imperial court does not understand medical science, so it is unnecessary?"