The first rebel of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 516 Li Jing wants to poach Sun Simiao away, but Li Yin has a strange plan to cure a strange disease, and I will charge you 1800 million taels!

While Li Yin was thinking.

Li Jing and Dai Zhou appeared.

As soon as they saw Li Yin, they saluted him.

"Meet the sixth prince! I'm sorry, I came to look for you so late!"

The two said in unison.

At this time, there were no outsiders, and even Xue Rengui went to rest, so they shouted.

"You don't need to be too polite, I'm still used to you calling me Zili."

But Li Jing said: "Sixth prince, you are very likely to be a prince in the future, and after a hundred years from your Majesty, you will be the Lord of the Tang Dynasty, so when there is no one, we still call you the sixth prince." !"

Dai Zhou followed up and said: "Yes, the sixth prince should not shirk."

"Huh? Li Jing, how do you know that I will be the prince?"

Li Min asked back.

"Because His Majesty has changed his view of you now. And the Eldest Prince is going to Liangzhou again, and he might not be able to come back after half a year. If His Majesty makes an order during this period, it seems to be the crown prince."

Li Jing guessed so.

This may not be the only guess he made.

Now the voices about Li Yin in the entire court are getting louder and louder.

Especially Cheng Yaojin and the others had other ideas about Li Shimin's decision to let Li Chengqian go to Liangzhou.

Some people thought that it must be Li Shimin who wanted to separate the two brothers.

As for the matter of Xu Li Chengqian's crown prince, perhaps it was just a word of mouth.

Some people say that this approach is exactly the same as Li Yuan's approach at that time.

At that time, Li Yuanben also wanted to make Li Shimin the prince, just talking about it.

Later, when Li Shimin went to war, he was preempted by Li Jiancheng and became the prince.

Then there was the Xuanwu Gate Change.

But now Li Chengqian is much weaker than Li Yin.

The two are not on the same level at all.

As long as Li Yin makes a move, Li Chengqian basically has nothing to do.

But Li Yin's goal is not here.

What kind of prince?
Is there anything better than being an emperor?
Unless Li Shimin abdicates, that would be interesting.

He will build Datang into a strong Tang, and let the world look up to the existence of Datang.

If he doesn't retreat, then there's no need to talk about it.

"So, the two of you came here today because of this incident?"

Dai Zhou said: "Actually, this is just one of them. There is one more thing we have to ask for instructions from Master Sun, and you!"

Seeing Li Yin, Li Jing didn't seem to react at all.

I can only sigh: The sixth prince is not a fish in a pond, he must be a dragon among men!

"Tell me, what's the matter!?"

"Here, can you bring Sun Zhenren together?"

Li Jing asked.

When Li Yin heard this, he felt puzzled.

Why did you let him come with you?

Could it be that the next thing has something to do with him?
"Okay, Zhu Shan, please go and invite Sun Zhenren to come over."

But Zhu Shan said: "Mr. Zili, it's so late now, Sun Zhen is afraid that he will go to bed early, if I invite him here, will I disturb him?"

His worry was not unreasonable. Sun Simiao was so tired that he finally fell asleep. If you wake him up, it will inevitably make people angry.

Li Jing and Dai Zhou were a little embarrassed.

Li Jing said: "This, we have no choice but to do it. It's not a very important matter, and we won't come here so rashly! Please forgive me!"

"It's okay, Zhu Shan, you can go and invite him, he should not be asleep yet."

"When we went up the water ladder just now, we saw a very bright layer, and the smell of medicine wafted from that layer..."

Dai Zhou said.

Li Yin said with certainty: "That's right, it must be our medical research center, and Sun Zhenren just didn't sleep. Go, Zhu Shan."

"Yes!"

Then Zhu Shan went to invite Sun Simiao.

In fact, they are in the same building, and it is very simple to call.

After a moment.

Sun Simiao came up.

He is in very good spirits.

"Mr. Zili, are you looking for me?"

He saluted Li Yin, and nodded with Li Jing and Dai Zhou.

"Yes, Li Jing and the others said that they have something to invite you with them. It may be that they have encountered some incurable diseases that cannot be cured."

Li Yin guessed so.

As soon as these words came out, the two were shocked.

Dai Zhou couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

"Mr. Zili really has a clever plan!"

In fact, Li Yin was too lazy to check.

If he really checked it out, he might be able to say what they said today and what they wanted to do.

"Okay, don't talk nonsense, what's the matter, tell me!"

Li Yin gestured.

Then Li Jing immediately said: "Mr. Zili, Sun Zhenzhen, all the soldiers in the frontier are suffering from a disease. People suffering from this disease are weak, depressed, weak, anorexia, pale, muscle pain, bleeding and even Tooth loss! The number of people suffering from the disease is more than a thousand, and there are still people who have symptoms. The resident doctor has seen them and given them many medicines, but there is no way to cure them."

This is equivalent to repeating what I said to Li Shimin and others before.

When Sun Simiao heard this, he frowned.

He said: "Based on these symptoms alone, I can't tell what kind of disease they have. Chinese medicine pays attention to seeing, hearing, asking, and debating among the four to get the best result. How can I tell if you say that?"

Li Jing immediately said: "Why don't you go to Liangzhou in a hot air balloon with me? Let me show you how the soldiers there are?"

As soon as Sun Simiao heard about saving lives, he immediately had no resistance.

"So... I'll ask Mr. Zili."

When Li Yin heard this, he refused in his heart.

Ask Sun Simiao to save people?
And it takes that long to fly.

How could he, an old man, endure the long journey.

And his time is money, even for an hour, sometimes it is possible to research something new.

After all, Sun Simiao is leading his medical research institute.

Therefore, he could not let Sun Simiao go.

Looks like you have to search for it.

So, he opened the browser and searched.

This search, and then combined with the current situation, immediately had the answer.

That disease is scurvy!
Scurvy is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C in the human body.Long-term insufficient intake or diarrhea, vomiting, etc., can cause lack of vitamin C, make collagen cannot be synthesized normally, lead to cell connection disorders, increase the fragility of capillaries, and cause skin and submucosal bleeding, which is called scurvy in medicine sick.

The clearer description of scurvy in ancient books is in the records of the Crusades in the Middle Ages.At the end of the fifteenth century, scurvy was also the reason many seafarers were bedridden for long periods of time.

In 1753, James Lind, a Scottish naval doctor, discovered that the disease was related to diet, and was further cited by English explorer James Cook.It is found that drinking orange juice and lemon juice can treat and prevent scurvy.

And combined with the current situation, it must be caused by the poor cooking habits of the defenders, coupled with long-term meat eating, and the inability to obtain sufficient vitamin C.

If you know the answer exactly.

That would make everything easier.

So, when Sun Simiao looked at him.

He opened his mouth.

"Sun Zhenren can't leave Shengtang Group!"

he said.

As soon as these words came out, everyone was surprised.

why?
Why did Li Yin prevent Sun Simiao from going out?

Sun Simiao knew why.

After all, Li Yin said before that his existence is for the common people.

Medical research can save more lives.

Coupled with the medical skills I have passed down, more suitable doctors can flow into the people.

To heal the sickness of the people.

But Li Jing and the two were puzzled.

"Mr. Zili, that's something His Majesty has to solve. If the defenders can't form an army, then the fate of the Tang Dynasty will be in danger!"

He was right.

As a defender, it is the outermost barrier of Datang.

If these barriers are broken, foreign enemies can come in directly.

It seems that the Turks attacked the city of Chang'an back then.

When Li Shimin just became emperor, the frontiers fell, and Li Shimin was very aggrieved at that time.

Although the Turks withdrew in the end, that day was definitely a shame that Li Shimin didn't want to bring up.

But at this time, Li Yin refused to let Sun Simiao go to treat those soldiers.

Dai Zhou said: "Mr. Zili, let's let Sun Zhenren go there for two days? Is it okay? Let him go and check what the disease is!"

"No need to go, there is no need for Sun Zhenren to go!"

Li Yin continued.

As soon as these words came out, the two almost vomited blood.

Why not let Sun Simiao go?
Especially Li Jing.

He yelled: "Mr. Zili, it is in vain that I, Li Jing, respect you so much, but you are so selfish, so cold-blooded, and you will die! How can there be any eggs under the nest? You have made me very disappointed!"

Li Jing was angry.

Dai Zhou also had nowhere to vent his anger.

After all, it was because Li Yin saved him, so no matter what he did, he couldn't be cruel to Li Yin.

He could only sigh on one side.

"What are you doing? I said there is no need to go, and I didn't say that there is no cure!? You think I am cold-blooded so arbitrarily? I think you are too influenced by him. If so, then I'm not welcome Already!"

Li Yin was even more angry.

Li Jing also owed him a favor, but it was this attitude.

It made him feel a little chilled.

Therefore, he thought to himself that it must be Li Shimin's fault, and he must have talked about something with Li Jing to make this happen.

Although they are in a hurry, they can't do this.

So, just say the above words.

"Mr. Zili has a solution?"

Li Jing's tone softened.

Then he said: "I'm really sorry just now, I was too anxious and surprised Mr. Zili."

Li Yin didn't pay attention to it, this guy dared to attack him, he really deserved to be bullied, right?

Dai Zhou even asked: "What is the method? Can you tell us? This matter is very urgent now. If it is not resolved, then His Majesty will not be happy!"

"I have a special medicine here, but it costs one tael of silver per pill!"

When the two listened to the special medicine, their eyes straightened.

The special drug that Li Yin talked about was nothing more than vitamin C.

Now that you know the cause, let’s prescribe the right medicine.

In fact, there is another traditional Chinese medicine, that is wolfberry, which contains a lot of vitamin C, but if it is used, once it is processed, it will still destroy its activity, which is equal to nothing.

And where do you get so many goji berries now?

In addition, he also produces this kind of medicine, so if you want to produce the fastest effect, then use it directly.

Some time ago, Sun Simiao's medical team was able to extract vitamin C.

And can be mass-produced.

Vitamin C was first extracted from animals and plants.Later, the chemical manufacturing method was developed, as well as the manufacturing method of fermentation and chemical sharing.Fermentation is the use of microorganisms or enzymes to break down organic compounds into other compounds.

There are two kinds of vitamin C industrial manufacturing methods now, one is the one-stage fermentation method invented by Reichstein, and the other is the relatively new two-stage fermentation method invented by Yin Guanglin.

The two-stage fermentation method can effectively reduce the production cost of vitamin C and improve production efficiency.

So, that's what they used.

At the same time, Sun Simiao also asked curiously.

"Mr. Zili, what kind of disease is that? Is there really a special medicine in this world that can cure so many symptoms?"

In his knowledge, there is no specific medicine that can cure so many diseases.

Li Jing mentioned so many symptoms, if he takes medicine, it must be different medicines for different symptoms.

And people still have to go and see.

What does he think of those thousands of people?
Even if you watch it for three days and three nights, you won't be able to finish it.

I am also tired of myself, now Sun Simiao is extremely important.

He can't be transferred.

Li Yin smiled and said: "Sun Zhenzhen, I told you before that there are certain elements that can maintain the normal order of the human body! Without these elements, people will get sick and various symptoms will appear!"

What Li Yin said was vitamins!
Vitamins are also known as vitamins. Generally speaking, they are life-sustaining substances. They are a type of organic substances necessary to maintain human life activities, and are also important active substances to maintain human health.Vitamins are present in small amounts in the body, but they are essential.Although the chemical structure and properties of various vitamins are different.

There are a total of 13 kinds of vitamins involved in the normal operation of the human body!
"Is it them? Let me check!"

Sun Simiao said.

Then he took out a piece of paper and looked at it carefully!
As a result, Li Jing and Dai Zhou were very puzzled.What are they talking about?It seems to be very powerful.

Li Jing asked: "Mr. Zili, what is that?"

"I see!"

Sun Simiao exclaimed!

That shocked Li Jing and the others.

Boss is not young anymore, why are you so reckless?
But still very curious.

what is that!
"Mr. Zili, is it something called vitamins? This is the symptom of lacking it!"

There were no alphabets in ancient times, so Li Yin used Chinese characters instead.

ABCDE, etc. use Ebysi lichen respectively, so there is the pronunciation of vitamin C.

Vitamins?West?
Li Jing and the two were even more confused!
What it is?
It is said that it is a medicine, but it is actually an element, but how could the ancient people know?

"Yes! That's it, special medicine!"

Li Yin said!

"Mr. Zili, the old man is convinced, it turned out to be like this! If this is the case, the old man doesn't have to go anymore. In this way, those people will be saved."

"Of course, why go? Waste of time, your time is spent on research, not medical treatment, how many patients can you see in a day? But research is different, as long as there is a medicine, it can be done Something that saved thousands of people. Even a few more people are possible."

Li Min said.

Only then did Li Jing realize that he was being abrupt.

They shouldn't have come to invite Sun Simiao.

Just come to Li Yin directly.

"How big is the medicine? One tael of silver?"

Dai Zhou asked.

size?How to describe it?

"Hmm... the size of a grain of rice!"

Rice grains?

Li Jing exclaimed: "The medicine is too small! It's a bit expensive!"

He can't accept such an expensive thing!
Something the size of a grain of rice is only a little bit for a hundred, so it costs 100 taels.

And there are thousands of people suffering from the disease. Isn't that more?

He didn't know that this medicine had to be taken continuously.

And people who are not sick also need to supplement, but they need a little less.

One tael of silver each, which was also the price Li Yin deliberately called out.

In fact, the cost of one is very low.

He thought about using the money earned from this medicine to return to Xue Rengui as a dowry.

That way, he didn't have to spend a penny.

But Li Yin said: "Otherwise, how can it be called a special medicine? A special medicine must have its value orientation."

In fact, there are a lot of vitamin C in fruits and vegetables, but where are these things now?
You have to eat enough at one time, so only pills will do.

Is it expensive?It depends on the person!
Sun Simiao usually doesn't talk about the price, but this time he said: "This thing has been researched from the beginning. It took a lot of time, and it was very difficult to extract, each of which is a very precious existence! And, as long as it can cure diseases, let soldiers Leave the pain, money can handle it, why not?"

Sun Simiao's endorsement left Li Jing speechless.

Dai Zhou quickly asked: "Then how many medicines do we need?"

This is what they are more concerned about.

"How many defenders are there at the onset site?"

Li Yin did not ask how many people were sick, but asked how many defenders there were.

This made the two even more puzzled.

"About 10 people!"

"Well...let me do the math."

Dai Zhou asked at this time: "Mr. Zili, why are you asking this? Isn't it supposed to treat patients?"

Sun Simiao replied instead of Li Yin: "No! Normal people will have problems if they lack this kind of thing, but some people have relatively minor symptoms, or have not yet appeared. If someone has this kind of situation, it proves that the It could happen in a generation, so those people are counted."

It turned out to be the case.

Immediately afterwards, Li Yin said, "One person takes three vitamin pills a day. There are still 10 days before spring begins. If there are 1800 people, then 1800 million pills are needed, and the total price is [-] million taels!"

Dai Zhou was about to suffocate as soon as his words came out.

After all, he is the Minister of the Household Department.

The money still needs to be approved by him, but the price is too high, right?

If he bought it, would Li Shimin be angry?

He looked at Li Jing, hoping that he could tell himself, do you want to buy this medicine?
Li Jing said at this time: "Mr. Zili, I think this medicine, if we want to buy so much, can it be cheaper?"

Is this going to be a bargain?
How can that be?
Just now Li Jing was pissed at him, and the 1800 million taels was also used as Xue Rengui's betrothal gift.

Can't be cheap anymore.

"There is no discount on the special medicine. It is a life-saving medicine. If it is cheaper for you, then I can only give you something that is less effective. Or, you can buy half of it, how about it?"

"That won't work! You'll get the Spring Festival! Not one of them will be missing!"

Dai Zhou said.

At this point, the two were in a dilemma.

"You'd better decide quickly. The production of these medicines is not fast. It will take at least five days to be completely produced. However, if you really want it, I can give you 100 million first. In this case, you can save the medicine first." Those patients."

Li Yin is still very humane in handling things.

Dai Zhou gritted his teeth and said, "Can I give it now?"

"Of course, when the money is in place, give it directly!"

"Okay! That's it!"

Dai Zhou said very firmly.

This is his rare courage.

Li Jing on one side couldn't help giving a thumbs up.

This is Dai Zhou!

"Okay, go and prepare the money, 100 million taels will be in place first.

I will deliver as much as the next amount of money! "

"Understood! Let's get ready!"

The two said.

"Please!"

"Farewell!"

So, the two went to prepare 100 million taels of silver.

And Li Yin also ordered Sun Simiao to prepare 100 million vitamin C tablets,

Looking at the numbers is scary, but in fact it is not much, compared with 100 million taels of silver, it is simply incomparable.

After Dai Zhou got the medicine, they rushed back to the palace overnight.

At this time, Li Shimin, Empress Changsun, and Concubine Yang were waiting for their return.

When Dai Zhou and Li Jing entered the palace, Li Shimin stood up from his chair.

"How's it going? How's it going? Got an answer?"

Dai Zhou said: "Sure enough, there is a special medicine from the sixth prince! It is said that it can cure sick soldiers!"

"Really? Does the medicine really work?"

"The sixth prince said it was useful, and he was confirmed by Sun Zhenren, so we believed it. If not, we have nothing to do."

"Your Majesty, since Yin'er said so, why don't we try?"

Queen Changsun said.

As for Concubine Yang, she also said, "Yes, if you don't try, how will you know?"

"Okay, okay! Where is the medicine?"

Dai Zhou signaled the eunuchs to bring in the medicine.

That's a small pile of pills in pill bottles.

"that's it?"

In the opinion of the ancients, shouldn't medicine be traditional Chinese medicine?
Isn't that a huge amount?

Why so little?
"The sixth prince said that the medicine is not big, but useful!"

Li Jing continued.

Li Shimin was skeptical.

"Assuming it's useful, how much are these medicines?"

"Your Majesty, these medicines are one million taels!"

Li Shimin was shocked when he heard it, why so much?
"This... is this a money grab?"

he asks.

Dai Zhoucai repeated Sun Simiao's words.

Concubine Yang then said: "Your Majesty, the cost and labor required for this research are very high, and the investment is also huge. Min'er is now a commoner, and our court cannot let him waste his money!"

Well, Li Shimin expressed his understanding.

However, Dai Zhou said again: "These are just the doses for treating the sick! The sixth prince said that there are another hundred thousand soldiers who need to take precautions! Until the beginning of spring!"

"What!? Why did you do this?"

Li Jingying said: "It's like this. If other people don't take these medicines, it is very likely that this will happen to them."

"Then why is spring?"

"Because he said that as long as you add fresh vegetables, you can stop taking medicine."

Li Shimin was worried.

In comparison, that drug is indeed cheaper.

And where to get fresh vegetables now?
"Okay, how much does that cost?"

Dai Zhou said: "1800 million taels!"

"You son of a bitch! How dare you accept 1800 million taels?"

"Your Majesty, this is for 10 people, three people per day, sixty days!"

Li Shimin was speechless.

Li Jing seemed to see his displeasure.

Tentative question:
"Your Majesty, if it doesn't work, let's go tell the sixth prince that there is no need to produce the next one. We will only give him 100 million taels."

Empress Changsun said: "Your Majesty, I think this money must be spent!"

This involves Li Chengqian's next security issue.

Therefore, the money must be spent.

I don't know when it started, but their transactions with Li Yin were all in units of ten thousand taels.

Of course, they collected a lot of money.

One wants to sell, the other wants to buy.

This is business.

No one forced Li Shimin.

"Okay, let's buy it, but there is one kind, if this medicine is useless, you take it down directly! I have to teach him a good lesson!"

Li Shimin said.

The two agreed, and then went to prepare money.

(End of this chapter)