"This is epilepsy, which is mentioned in the "Qing Fang Jing". There is no abnormality in normal times. During the attack, his eyes turn up, he foams at the mouth, and his whole body trembles. It is very dangerous." When Liu Qi asked Huang Xu what disease he suffered from,
Hua Tuo didn't need any pretense, let alone showoff. He pointed out in one sentence that Huang Xu suffered from epilepsy, which is also known as epilepsy, or epilepsy, which was also called epilepsy in ancient times.
"Sir is a man of God. My new junior brother is indeed epileptic. I have seen the symptoms described by him with my own eyes. General Huang has spent all his family resources on this disease and has no intention of fame. I am very worried. I hope you can save my junior brother's life." Liu Qi.
I bowed deeply to Hua Tuo again, thinking that Hua Tuo is really rare in the world. He can know the condition of the disease with just one look at the four major medical methods. He does not rely on CT, X-ray, Gamma Knife, etc. which are the magic machines of later generations.
Spectrum.
"How can you be a human being without saving someone's life? How much less a doctor!" Hua Tuo said softly, thought for a while and said, "This disease is difficult to treat and there are certain risks."
"Sir, please speak." Liu Qi suddenly realized that something was wrong.
"Epilepsy is caused by damage to the nerves in the brain, and the cause is complicated. Craniotomy is required to find the focus and remove the compressed nerves before it can be cured. However, there are tens of millions of cranial nerves, and finding one is like finding a needle in a haystack." Hua Tuo
He shook his head, seemingly unsure.
"Sir, do you have to do a craniotomy? I just heard from Huan'er that my husband had treated similar patients on his way back to Majiazhuang. After a few injections, he was fine. Why did my junior brother's epilepsy have to have a craniotomy?" Liu Qi was unwilling to accept it.
asked.
"Young master, you only know one, but you don't know the other. There are a thousand acupuncture points among a thousand doctors. The condition varies, and the body constitution varies. When I meet a child on the road, he looks like epilepsy but is not epileptic. He just fell to the ground and caused brain damage.
If it's a shock, just put in a few needles to calm it down for a while and then it won't be a serious problem."
"Oh, that's it. Can junior brother's epilepsy be cured?"
"It can be saved, but the risk is too great. Even as a teacher, I don't dare to guarantee it."
"As long as we can save him, the risk is nothing. Life and death are determined by destiny, wealth and honor are in heaven. Please save me sir, my junior brother's life is entirely in your hands, please." Liu Qi thought that as long as he could save Huang Xu, the risk was nothing.
will not be considered.
"Sir, having said that, it's just..." Hua Tuo looked embarrassed.
"Since we know that Huang Xu's time is short, it is better to open his head instead of waiting to die. What are your concerns, sir?" Liu Qi was a little impatient and did not understand Hua Tuo's hesitation. In the face of critical life-saving treatment, hesitating was not the style of the miracle doctor Hua Tuo.
"Alas, human life is at stake." Hua Tuo sighed, and seeing Liu Qi's resolute look, he expressed his difficulties: "To be honest, sir, craniotomy is very dangerous. I have treated several cases of cerebral apoplexy, although I have not failed.
But an epileptic patient is like a big girl getting on the sedan chair for the first time. If something goes wrong, how can he survive?"
"Sir, is your concern about reputation?" Liu Qi asked in a low voice after careful consideration, thinking that he was so excited that he asked Hua Tuo.
"Master, why did you say this? Tuo traveled around with his doctor all his life and worked hard to serve the people. He never did it for fame or money, so why did he refuse to save him for the sake of fame? Would he be that kind of person as a teacher?" Hua
Tuo Wen was so angry that his white beard stood up. He looked at the frightened Liu Qi and his voice softened again:
"Young master is also worried about what others are doing. How could I not know it as a teacher? There are no absolutes in this world, and craniotomy is extremely dangerous. It's not because I don't want to do it, but does General Huang know? Are his parents willing? If Huang Xu has three advantages and two disadvantages.
, I’m afraid the young master can’t afford it.”
Now Liu Qi understood. He remembered that historical records recorded that Hua Tuo used a sharp ax to dangle in front of Cao Cao, saying that he wanted to cut open his head to remove congestion and cure his headache, which made Cao Cao suspect that Hua Tuo had murdered someone for some reason. So such a huge risk
Apart from Huang Xu's parents, Liu Qi really didn't have the right to make the decision for Huang Xu.
To put it bluntly, Hua Tuo's concern is the same as that of later generations when the hospital will sign a disclaimer with the patient's family before the operation - surgery is risky, so you must be cautious when admitted. Life or death is none of the hospital's business. Anyway, the disclaimer contract has been signed. If the operation is successful,
It's because of your good fortune and superb medical skills; if the operation fails, you will consider yourself unlucky and have nothing to do with the hospital. The exemption contract means that you will take the lawsuit to the United Nations, but it will not help.
It is an indisputable fact that the relationship between doctors and patients has been tense since ancient times. Liu Qi had no intention of slandering Hua Tuo's character. He hesitated for a moment, feeling uncertain, but still answered bravely: "Well, if General Huang learns that Huang Xu can be saved, he should
Will agree."
"Young master, it's not that you should, but that you have to be sure." Looking at Liu Qi who was thoughtful, Hua Tuo became more determined in his concerns. Hua Tuo could already tell from Liu Qi's tone that Liu Qi did not understand his difficulties.
It doesn't matter if Liu Qi doesn't understand. The key is that he must not perform an operation on Huang Xu's head without the knowledge of Huang Xu's parents. It's okay to say that the operation goes well. If it doesn't go well and Huang Xu is destined to return to hell, General Huang will be killed.
Raising troops to investigate crimes, isn't it to seek unjust death?
Hua Tuo was used to seeing critically ill and dying people. It was not that he was afraid of death, but he just didn't want to be unjustly killed. If Huang Xu's parents agreed to the craniotomy, he would do his best. If he could save Huang Xu, it would be Huang Xu's life.
If you can't save Huang Xu, then it's destiny.
"Sir, my disciple understands that I am going to tell General Huang now whether Huang Xu is willing to perform a craniotomy or not. I must obtain General Huang's personal permission." After Liu Qi finished speaking, he bowed deeply to Hua Tuo: "Sir, please stay in your residence for a while.
I'll be back in a few days after I go to General Huang's mansion."
"Well, go, don't be in a hurry." Hua Tuo nodded, looked at Liu Qi's hurriedly leaving figure, and said with emotion: "People who are anxious are anxious because of their righteousness; Young Master Liu Qi can make great talents!"
…
Liu Qi came out of Hua Tuo's room and went to the courtyard where the guards gathered outside the courtyard. He asked Chen Wu to quickly recover Chen Wen and informed Chen Wen that the situation had changed and the operation was cancelled. He then ordered the housekeeper to prepare some meat and dry goods and take Huang Xu with him.
Return to General Huang Zhong's Mansion.
The plan was not as fast as the change. Huang Xu's epilepsy was not hopeless, but it was not something Liu Qi imagined could be saved with a few dry acupunctures. Shenma's lies deceived Huang Zhong into looking for immortals in Longshan, and he didn't care.
It's important to save people. If Huang Zhong is not informed and he makes his own decisions, if Huang Xu makes a mistake, Liu Qi will not only be unable to shoulder the responsibility, but it will also disrupt Liu Qi's overall plan for rebirth of the Three Kingdoms to gain a strong position.
Liu Zhong prepared the carriage and horses, put some dry goods and food on the carriage, and then asked Liu Qi: "Master, didn't you agree to take Mr. Huang to Longshan to find immortals? Why did you go back home again?"
Liu Qi rolled his eyes and felt that he could not lie to Huang Zhong in order to cure Huang Xu's epilepsy, but he still had to tell the lie to the housekeeper Liu Zhong, otherwise Liu Zhong would think that his character was not good.
good.
Liu Qi thought for a while, looked solemn, and said: "The immortal asked me in a dream last night, thinking that my heart is kind and kind, so I don't have to go all the way to Longshan. Mr. Hua Tuo has been possessed by an immortal recently, and he will definitely be able to save Huang Xu's illness. The immortal possessed him
I dare not report this matter to your husband, for fear that he will misunderstand me and be disrespectful. Your husband said that Huang Xu's illness will not last long, but there is hope for recovery, but he will have to open his skull to remove the stasis, which is extremely risky and requires his father's consent.
"
"Oh, that's it. Then listen to the immortal. But, can you still live if your head is cut off?" Liu Zhong was stunned when he heard that. He didn't doubt whether Liu Qi's words were deceitful, or he simply didn't want to believe that Liu Qi would lie to him.
, I just feel that Hua Tuo's medical skills are unexpected. A miracle doctor is a miracle doctor. He can cure diseases and save people and dare to cut people's heads open.
"Yes, I am worried too, but without performing a craniotomy, there is no other way. Otherwise, Huang Xu can only sit and eat and wait to die. The body is the essence and blood of his parents, and neither you nor I can make the decision for Huang Xu, so
We still have to get General Huang’s consent.”
"Yes, this requires the consent of the parents. Since the immortal entrusted Mr. Meng, Mr. Huang's illness must be curable, so let's go to General Huang's Mansion as soon as possible." Liu Zhong was focused on Huang Xu's condition, and instead urged Liu Qi
Go quickly.
There was no words all the way. After half an hour, Liu Qi's carriage arrived at General Huang's mansion. Liu Qi was shocked. In the clear day, he found that the door of the mansion was closed tightly. There were no guards or old gatekeepers at the door. Did something happen to Huang Zhong's family?
Seeing this situation, Liu Zhong and Liu Qi looked at each other, and had a premonition that something was not going well. How could the mansion of a dignified general be so closed, with no life left?
Afraid that Huang Xu would hear it, Liu Zhong asked Liu Qi in a low voice: "Is it possible that General Cai Mao knows that the young master is a disciple and has enmity with General Huang?"
"It's hard to say. Although the door is closed, it's not locked. There should be someone inside, so let's knock on the door first." Liu Qi couldn't analyze what happened. Not long after traveling through the Three Kingdoms, due to the lack of information in Liu Qi's mind, the relevant information
The relationship and grudges among Liu Biao's generals cannot be accurately analyzed.
Just as he was talking, he saw that Huang Xu had already stepped forward and knocked on the iron door loudly. After a while, he heard the door creaking open. An elderly man staggered and opened the door timidly.
He called Huang Xu "Young Master" and bowed to Liu Qi and Liu Zhong.
"Father, father." Huang Xu's anxious voice echoed in the small general's mansion. The entire Zhonglang General's mansion was deserted. Except for the old man who opened the door and the two or three maids in the servant's room in front, there was no one else.
The scene in the yard was so depressing.
Liu Qi suppressed his suspicious expression and asked the old man who opened the door calmly, knowing that he was asking questions: "Old man, is General Huang in the house?"
"Not here." The old man shook his head, his expression not showing any sadness.
Liu Qi saw the old man's calm demeanor and looked around the courtyard again. There was no sign of a fight. He felt relieved. Huang Zhong must have taken the guards out on official business and was not in the mansion. However, it was clear and sunny, so there was no need to close the door tightly.
Liu Qi also wanted to ask where Huang Zhong had gone when he was not in the mansion, but he saw the old man who opened the door ran towards Huang Xu and shouted repeatedly: "Master, Master, I am not in the mansion, there is no need to shout."
Huang Xu stopped, turned around, a little annoyed, and asked the old man: "Butler, do you know where my father has gone?"
The old man bowed and replied: "Master, take two guards and ride quickly to Jiangling. It will take ten and a half days to get back."
"Father, did you say anything about going to Jiangling?" Huang Xu breathed a sigh of relief. After hearing the news about his father, he didn't have anything to worry about when the house was closed in broad daylight.
"The master didn't say anything. He just asked me to wait in the mansion for the young master to come back. The young master returned to the mansion today. Has his illness been cured?" The old man who opened the door was the housekeeper of General Huang Zhong's mansion. He suddenly realized that Huang Xu was with Huang Zhong.
Disciple Liu Qi went with him for treatment. After four or five days, he must have cured his illness when he came back today. The housekeeper's old face smiled like a chrysanthemum, and his joy was palpable.
"Not yet. I'm going back to my home to discuss the treatment with my father." Huang Xu disagreed, but Liu Qi was suddenly frightened. Huang Zhong was not at home and suddenly left for Jiangling. Why? And Jiangling is more than 200 kilometers away from Xiangyang.
He may not be able to come back for a while, so how can he get Huang Zhong's consent for Huang Xu's plan to open his head to cure epilepsy?