The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 42
The civil servants originally wanted to criticize the vaccination, but because the vaccination effect was so good, Han Zhong of Shuntian Prefecture did not take sides, and just discussed the matter, leaving the group of ministers speechless.

For Han Zhong.

There was a lot less pressure on his shoulders.

When the governor of Shuntian Prefecture, the epidemic spread, he had trouble sleeping and eating every day, and now he finally saw the dawn of eradicating the epidemic... The key is that there is a "miracle medicine" to prevent the disease, which means that he will encounter acne in the future The terrible epidemic can be prevented systematically.

In this way, the people of the Ming Dynasty have the opportunity to completely get rid of the suffering of acne, and the merits will last for thousands of years.

And all of this was done when he was the governor of Shuntian Prefecture... This is a good thing to have the opportunity to be famous in history.

So now Han Zhong pays great attention to epidemic prevention, and this seems to be his best chance to gain political achievements.

The court will be dissolved soon.

Zhu Youtang said: "My dear family, the first batch of medicine has basically been used all over the city. I will leave a copy for you and your family members. Don't look at this small bottle, it is enough for your family. For thousands of people."

The ministers present looked at each other in blank dismay.

One bottle is enough for thousands of people?What kind of medicine is this that can reach such a perverted level?

They didn't know that smallpox was originally an airborne disease, and a little bit of airborne virus could catch the disease. Now it's a direct blood planting, and even a little bit can get sick.

For the ministers present.

No one wants to be a guinea pig. Why are we powerful and powerful, why should we be guinea pigs?

And they just haven't found any evidence that the medicine is ineffective, and they will continue to criticize. Now let them use the medicine directly on their own family members, and no one wants to be the first to eat crabs.

If something goes wrong, the emperor will not compensate.

Zhu Youtang seems to have known about the peeing nature of this group of people.

Zhu Youtang said coldly: "You can use it if you want, or you don't need it. If you are worried about any problems with this medicine, you might as well start with the servants in the mansion. Usually they come in and out of the mansion more often and may come into contact with patients. , As for the people close to you... You can decide for yourself. Let Hanyuan make a list later, whoever wants to use it, I will let the imperial doctor come to your house to take medicine in these two days. Retire!"

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Because the minister resisted the drug use, Zhu Youtang was still a little unhappy.

As the emperor, he didn't even suspect that the medicine would cause any serious harm. One person in the entire palace took the medicine, but the group of ministers still had suspicions?

Your lives are more precious than the lives of people like me, the empress, the prince, and the empress dowager, aren't they?
Zhu Youtang walked towards Qianqing Palace with his hands behind his back, and Dai Yi quickly followed him and said, "Your Majesty, the British Duke seeks to see you."

"British?"

Zhu Youtang stopped and looked back at Dai Yi, "What is he going to do?"

"I don't know." Dai Yi was also very embarrassed.

If a minister wants to ask for an interview after the court meeting, even a civil servant has the qualifications, but Wu Xun's request for an interview must be strange.

Zhu Youtang said: "The British government relies on the old and sells the old. Although he is loyal as a man and a minister, he is a person who has no benefits and can't afford it early. It is probably not a good thing for him to come to see me."

"Uh..." Dai Yi also smiled wryly.

As we all know, the British public Zhang Mao looks mature and prudent, and usually laughs and laughs, giving people the impression that he is unrestrained and even a corporal, but in fact he is very profit-oriented, and it often happens that he is mean to soldiers in the army.

To put it bluntly, he is greedy for money and stingy.

But Ming's Wu Xun is qualified to be greedy, plus Zhang Mao's "loyalty and straightness", this rule made the emperor use it even if he knew that Zhang Mao had shortcomings.

Since ancient times, the kings have valued the quality of important ministers, and the consideration of selecting talents and employing ministers has never been greedy for money and lust. The first thing to examine is to see whether you are loyal or not.

"Tell him to meet at Qianqing Palace." Zhu Youtang did not lose face to Zhang Mao, and decided to summon him in the inner court.

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The British Duke appeared in the Qianqing Palace with firm and heavy steps.

Walking forward, his knees softened, and he knelt down in front of Zhu Youtang's desk.

"Veteran sees His Majesty." Zhang Mao first showed his old age and stature, and then assumed the posture of "I'm old for a few days", but he still wanted to show the heroism of an old man with a long-term ambition to show his loyalty to the court.

Zhu Youtang was not stupid, he could see that Zhang Mao was expressing his sympathy: "Prince Yingying, get up and talk! Is there anything that you can't say in the court, but you have to come to the inner court?"

Zhang Mao wanted to get up from the ground, but failed once, but it was Dai Yi who rushed over to help him, helping him to tremble.

"Your Majesty, the old minister has an unfeeling request."

Zhang Mao's words made Zhu Youtang and Dai Yi look at each other involuntarily.

Zhu Youtang's eyes clearly said, look, you got what I said, right?This old guy has always been unprofitable, and today he is acting like a bear, he must be seeking something from me.

Zhu Youtang said: "Speak!"

Zhang Maodao: "Your Majesty, the dog has been ill for the past two years, and he has been bedridden. He has visited famous doctors to no avail. Whenever the old minister thinks about this, he... feels sad."

Zhu Youtang said impatiently: "Your son's illness, I am also very sad, but soft feet disease has existed since ancient times, didn't I also send the imperial physician to ask for a doctor? Didn't I say that, there is no danger of life for the time being, slowly Wouldn’t it be enough to recuperate?”

As we all know, although Zhang Mao had many sons, only two survived to adulthood.

One Zhang Rui and one Zhang Ming, and Zhang Ming just died in the line of duty two years ago, and now Zhang Rui is the only one left. Although Zhang Rui already has a son, the eldest son is Zhang Lun, but Zhang Mao obviously does not want his only son Go west.

"The old minister originally wanted him to recuperate slowly, but in the past two years... his condition has become more and more serious, and now he can't even stay in bed. Even the imperial doctor said that his time is approaching. Recently, the old minister heard that Zhang Jieyuan from Jiangnan seems to be in He has made great achievements in curing diseases and saving lives, so the old minister wondered if His Majesty could invite him..."

"Wait!" Zhu Youtang frowned and interrupted Zhang Mao's words, "Prince Yingying, you should know that Zhang Bingkuan healed the princess and donated medicine to the imperial court because of the help of an expert behind him. Does this have anything to do with him?" What does it matter if it will be cured?"

"The old minister really has no other way to go." Zhang Mao looked depressed, "In the past two years, from imperial physicians to famous doctors from all over the world, as well as alchemists...everyone can be invited, and pujas are also held frequently. But it just can't get rid of the disease."

Zhu Youtang's brows still did not relax: "Even if you really want to ask him to come to your home for treatment, after he arrives in the capital, you can find him yourself. With your face, can he still evade?"

Zhang Maodao: "Your Majesty, it's like this, he is Jie Yuan, and he is not usually a person who helps the world..."

Zhu Youtang sneered: "I see, you think this kind of disease is difficult to cure. As Jie Yuan, a scholar of the Ming Dynasty, he will not be proud of treating people, and he will be able to treat people with good cures." The idea of ​​not treating illness as merit, so even if you come to see a doctor, he will probably shirk it, and then come to me to speak for you. Is that what you mean?"

"Pfft!"

Even Zhang Maodang knelt down again, kowtowed and said, "The only son left of the old minister is still alive, please see that my Zhang family is full of loyalty, and preserve the flesh and blood of this lineage for the old minister."

"Cough cough!"

Zhu Youtang coughed twice.

Dai Yi looked distressed, and hurried over to caress Zhu Youtang's back, and then couldn't help but said to Zhang Mao: "Mr. Yingying, is this a bit difficult for a strong man?"

Instead, Zhu Youtang stretched out his hand and interrupted Dai Yi's words.

"Okay, when Zhang Bingkuan arrives in the capital, I will ask him to mention this matter. If there is nothing else to do, then step down first!" Zhu Youtang did not refuse Zhang Mao.

Although Zhang Mao's proposal sounds a bit excessive, but to Zhu Youtang, it is just a matter of passing a word, and Zhu Youtang will still sell this kind of favor.

Isn't it just to let Zhang Zhou treat Zhang Mao's son Zhang Rui with the majesty of the emperor?
How hard is it?
Zhang Maodao: "The old minister still wants his grandson..."

"Is it over?" Zhu Youtang was also angry, "Is it more important to treat your son or let your grandson lead the army?"

Hearing that the emperor was a little annoyed, Zhang Mao hurriedly said, "Your Majesty calm down, we should treat the illness first."

If you can protect your son, of course you should protect your son first, and if you can't, then consider the issue of cultivating your grandson. Zhang Mao is not stupid at this time. If his son really turns around and dies of illness, the emperor will take pity on him at that time. The emperor will also arrange a good military position for him.

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Zhang Mao withdrew.

Zhu Youtang also didn't shy away from scolding in front of Dai Yi and other eunuchs: "...Look at him, except for his own family affairs, he can't be so concerned about anything! So shameless, return the pillar of the country, the head of the honorable ministers ? Cough cough."

"Your Majesty bows down."

Although Zhang Mao came to ask the emperor for help out of shame, and even said some words that displeased the emperor, but because he showed enough humility, the emperor treated him politely while scolding him.

This is Zhang Mao's shrewdness.

After the emperor's cough subsided, Dai Yi tentatively asked: "Your Majesty, can this Zhang Jieyuan cure diseases? Isn't he just a tribute student? Don't even learn medicine."

Zhu Youtang said: "How do I know?"

Dai Yi said: "The old servant has read Ying Tianfu's performance, saying that when Zhang Jieyuan was dispensing the medicine, there was no alchemist present, and he prepared the medicine by himself, but he refused to pass on the prescription. Behind this... ...Is there something hidden?"

"I also have this doubt. It is said that there is an alchemist with such supernatural powers, but no one has ever seen it. It would be a pity if I can't use it." Zhu Youtang sighed, "Send people to manage along the way, so that Zhang Bingkuan can go early Arriving in Beijing, when he arrives, go and greet him for me, and take him into the palace by the way, and I will ask him face to face!"

(End of this chapter)