Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 355: Promoted Again
Li Zisheng came out of the Qianqing Palace and breathed a sigh of relief.

However, when he thought about the emperor's illness and his own future situation, he became a little worried.

"It's all that damn Deng Chang'en's fault!"

Li Zisheng thought to himself.

He couldn't help but quicken his pace and ran to meet Zhang Luan.

This time, entering the palace to treat the emperor's illness not only brought him honor, but also helped him regain the emperor's trust. It was like killing two birds with one stone. Naturally, he had to express his gratitude to Zhang Luan.

At the same time, he also asked Zhang Luan to give specific countermeasures on how to quickly stabilize the emperor's condition.

As soon as Zhang Luan was seen, before Li Zisheng could speak, he heard someone shouting from behind: "Master Li, Master Zhang, please stay."

Li Zisheng and Zhang Luan looked back at the same time.

But they saw Wei Tai running towards them.

After the two looked at each other, they could only go over there.

"Eunuch Wei, what are you doing...?"

When he got closer, Li Zisheng looked at the breathless Wei Tai curiously.

Wei Tai wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "His Majesty has just issued an edict, allowing Lord Zhang to take charge of the Imperial Hospital concurrently. He will take up the post immediately. At the same time, he has promoted Lord Zhang to the position of Minister of the Imperial Rites, and he will also be in charge of the affairs of the Imperial Rites."

"What!?"

Zhang Luan didn't react for a moment, and couldn't help but turn to look at Li Zisheng, his eyes full of inquiry.

Li Zisheng blinked and asked, "What about Deng Changen, the former Minister of the Ministry of Rites?"

"he……"

Wei Tai seemed to be evasive and lowered his voice, "Please don't ask about his affairs for now, you will know later.

"In short, the affairs of the Taichang Temple have been handed over to Lord Zhang. The most important thing is... the Imperial Hospital, all matters related to the diagnosis of His Majesty are under the full responsibility of Lord Zhang."

Zhang Luan said worriedly, "I'm afraid I won't be able to do the job."

Li Zisheng rolled his eyes at Zhang Luan and said, "It's already this late. Why are you still being so modest? If you can't do the job, can someone else do it? From now on, His Majesty's illness will all depend on you..."

Zhang Luan didn't feel very happy after hearing this.

How glorious it is for ordinary people to be promoted to higher positions?
but I……

I am the prince's father-in-law, and even the future father-in-law of the emperor. It would be good for me if the emperor died. The emperor asked me to take charge of the Imperial Medical Bureau and be fully responsible for his medical treatment. Isn't this asking me to make a mistake?
Of course, getting promoted... is still good!

I suddenly became a third-rank civil servant?
It's only been a few days since I entered the court, and now even the Taichang Temple is under my jurisdiction. Doesn't that mean that in the future I can be like Deng Changen, and all those wealthy officials in the Taichang Temple will come to curry favor with me?

Trying to give me money?
Tsk tsk, my mouth is watering just thinking about it.

Li Zisheng didn't know what Zhang Luan was thinking at the moment, and hurriedly said: "Laizhan, from now on I will respectfully address you as Zhang Taichang...Haha, you know what, it sounds pretty nice...Taichang Temple is such a big government office, and it will be managed by you, Zhang Taichang. If there is anything you don't understand, you can ask Eunuch Wei for advice..."

He didn't say that Zhang Luan came to him for advice, because he knew that if Zhang Luan had any questions, he would definitely come to him first.

The reason for saying this is also to show Wei Tai that the three of them are now a close group.

Zhang Luan cupped his hands and said, "Then I will ask Eunuch Wei for your guidance."

"no, I'm fine."

After hearing this, Wei Tai felt warm in his heart. Look at how capable this new Minister of the Ministry of Rites is.
In the past, Deng Chang'en was so arrogant that he looked down upon everyone in the court. Who could he look up to?
"Master Zhang, you don't have to rush back home now. Go to the Imperial Hospital first. I will accompany you there to pass on the imperial decree so that the people in the Imperial Hospital know who they should cooperate with in the future." Wei Tai said, "I hope that after you take this task, you can make His Majesty's condition..."

"understand."

Zhang Luan said, "I understand everything. I will try my best to stabilize your majesty's condition."

"Yes Yes."

Wei Tai said, "I don't know how to cure illnesses and save lives, but you are an expert... From now on, I will leave the care of His Majesty's illness to you."

Zhang Luan seemed very polite, and he cupped his hands and said, "As a subject, how can I not know what's going on? I'll do my best."

Li Zisheng said seriously: "It's not about trying your best, but making sure you do it. I think the people in the Imperial Hospital are just sitting there doing nothing and should have been disciplined a long time ago.

"After you enter the Imperial Hospital, weed out the incompetents and find talented people to take their place... Your words will definitely work."

……

……

Zhang Luan was going to the Imperial Hospital with Wei Tai.

He is going to officially take over the Imperial Medical Service.

For others, this might be a great honor, but Zhang Luan is no longer a humble man. Under his son's teachings, he has long understood how dangerous it is to treat the emperor. Even if he is promoted, he will not be happy.

I was thinking, it's ok that I'm just filling in the gap, but now you want me to lead the team to treat the emperor?
Could it be that all the doctors in the world who can cure diseases are not as capable as my son who can direct me to do things from a distance?

Doesn't that mean...

My son is the most amazing doctor in the world?

Li Zisheng originally said he wanted to go, but after considering it for a long time, he decided not to join in the fun.

Before leaving, Li Zisheng gave Zhang Luan some instructions, and specifically explained the reason why he would not go: "...Laizhan, it would be nice for me to go and support you, but you know I have a feud with the people in the Imperial Hospital. If I go, they will be even more hostile to you. Now that I am not going, it will be more convenient for you to do your work."

Zhang Luan frowned and said, "Minister Li, do you think this is a good thing?"

"Don't be so pessimistic!"

Li Zisheng glanced at Wei Tai who was waiting not far away, and whispered, "I know that I didn't do a good job in inviting you to the palace to treat His Majesty, but there is really no other way now. Laizhan, you have to understand me."

Zhang Luan didn't want to pay any attention to Li Zisheng at this time.

I agreed to give you the prescription, but you didn't reveal my identity. Now you're pushing me forward and asking me to understand you?

Then who will understand me?
Li Zisheng said, "How about this. When we get back, I'll treat you well. I'll also give you a copy of anything I have. You must hold on. After all, in order to bring down Deng Changen and for the Crown Prince to take over smoothly... you should just risk your life!"

……

……

Zhang Luan and Wei Tai went to the Imperial Hospital together.

Li Zisheng didn't go anywhere.

After leaving the city, he ordered the carriage to head directly towards Zhang's mansion. He wanted to go to Zhang's house and wait for Zhang Luan to come back.

Pang Qing was responsible for driving the car.

"Master Taoist, no one has come out yet, what can you do by going to Zhang's house? He has a house full of women and children, wouldn't it be inconvenient for you to go there?" Pang Qing said.

Li Zisheng said, "When I get to Zhang's house, I can see Lai Zhan who came out of the palace first, and I will feel more at ease. Send someone to find out how Deng Changen is doing now."

"it is good."

Pang Qing said, "How about this. When you go to the Zhang residence, go talk to the second son of the Zhang family. He is very knowledgeable. If you tell him about his father taking over the Imperial Hospital, he will reveal some information."

Li Zisheng frowned and asked, "What do you mean by that? Do you want me to go and test his son while Lai Zhan is not at home?
"Is this something I can do?" Pang Qing almost rolled his eyes again.

I almost said, why are you pretending to be so rude to me? Didn't you go to Zhang's house just to get some useful information from that kid?

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Imperial Hospital, lobby.

Zhang Luan stood aside and listened to Wei Tai verbally conveying the emperor's edict. From the director of the Imperial Medical Bureau, Zhang Yuan, all the doctors on duty looked pale.

The fact that the emperor appointed Zhang Luan to take over the Imperial Medical Service was enough to show that he fully distrusted the people in the Imperial Medical Service, which meant that they had not done their job well.

They also knew that this matter would soon be leaked, and then the entire Imperial Hospital would become a laughing stock among others, and it would be difficult for them to hold their heads up in front of others.

"Everyone, Zhang Taichang only prescribes medicine for His Majesty, but the daily services such as pulse diagnosis still need to be handled by your Imperial Hospital. After all... Zhang Taichang has other things to do. You are just... accepting his instructions, which does not mean that he will interfere with everything you do on a daily basis."

Wei Tai was afraid that these people did not understand clearly and thought that Zhang Luan became the director of the Imperial Medical Bureau in his capacity as the Minister of Taichang Temple.

Instead, he told this group of people that Zhang Luan was not holding an official position in the Imperial Medical Bureau, the original organization of the Imperial Medical Bureau would not change, and even their own duties would not change. They should only listen more to Zhang Luan's opinions on matters related to diagnosing and prescribing medicine for the emperor.

Zhang Luan was very polite and said in a clear voice: "If you have any questions, please come and consult with me. I believe you all know where the gate of my mansion is. If you don't know, you can ask Eunuch Wei... I welcome you all to visit me at any time."

Liu Wentai took two steps forward and asked, "Zhang Taichang, may I ask if there is anything in the future that requires us to visit you in person? If there is a slight change in the condition of His Majesty, do I need to inform you as well?"

"I wonder if your Excellency is...?"

Zhang Luan frowned and looked over.

When Liu Wentai saw this scene, he was so scared that he almost shrank his neck.

The experience of being imprisoned by the emperor for having a quarrel with Li Zisheng was really heartbreaking for him. Fortunately, Li Zisheng did not hold it against him, otherwise not only would he be convicted, but even his family would suffer.

Thinking about how all his family members were so nervous and how they warned him not to offend the powerful officials in the court before he went out every day, he couldn't help but give up the idea of ​​standing out.

However, Liu Wentai was very upset about Zhang Luan taking over the Imperial Medical Service. Although he was only a medical officer and not even a judge, according to seniority, he had the best chance to succeed Zhang Yuan as the director of the hospital. Now Zhang Luan's arrival was equivalent to breaking the original bureaucratic system of the Imperial Medical Service.

Of course, the Imperial Medical Service does not decide who can be promoted based solely on seniority. It relies more on political resources, superb medical skills, etc.

Liu Wentai now relies on his medical skills to gain a foothold in the Imperial Medical Service, and his treatment methods are often effective, winning unanimous praise from Empress Dowager Zhou and others. He feels that he is already a star of the Imperial Medical Service.

result……

First he offended Li Zisheng, and now his immediate superior Zhang Laizhan has popped up.

Wei Tai introduced: "He is Liu Wentai."

"Oh, it's Doctor Liu. I'm not familiar with you all, so please introduce yourselves before you talk to me. Let's do this from now on. If you think you are capable of doing something, you can do it yourself. If you have any doubts, you can come and discuss it with me. I usually come to the Imperial Hospital to see things, but I can't guarantee that I will come every day, so..."

Zhang Luan is well versed in the art of speaking, which is to be as roundabout as possible, making it difficult for people to understand, and this is the successful art of speaking. In fact, this is not complicated, because he was born as a pedantic Confucian scholar.
Wei Tai smiled and said, "Zhang Taichang meant that you should do your own thing in the future, but if you encounter any problems, try to send someone to his house to inform him. Zhang Taichang just gave me a prescription today, you can take a look at it."

"Yes, everyone, take a look first."

Zhang Luan said, "I'm new here and don't know much about the rules. I hope you can give me more advice in the future."

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After meeting with the imperial doctors, Zhang Luan went out with Wei Tai to discuss the next arrangements.

"Envoy Zhang, can you tell me what this is about?"

A group of imperial doctors immediately rushed forward and surrounded Zhang Yuan.

For them, today is a huge loss of face. How are they going to rely on their professional knowledge to interact with high-ranking officials in the capital in the future?

How to show your unique and noble status?
A group of imperial doctors, seemingly of low rank, but even the Prime Minister, the Minister and others had to be polite when meeting them.

Because everyone knows that they are the absolute authority in medicine in the Ming Dynasty. Those high-ranking officials are basically a group of old guys. Sooner or later, they will get sick and fall into the hands of these imperial doctors. Therefore, good relationships must be established in normal times in case of emergency.

Even a doctor with a little fame in the market can get enough respect, let alone an imperial physician certified by the royal family?
Zhang Yuan said helplessly: "Everyone, it is meaningless for you to tell me this. What can you do even if you complain? Why did His Majesty make this arrangement? Don't you know what's going on?"

The group of people suddenly felt a little ashamed.

Liu Wentai said: "But liver disease treatment is like this, we didn't make any mistakes."

"But your majesty doesn't think so."

Zhang Yuan said, "Don't you think about who you are treating now... You are not willing to take responsibility for this, but now Zhang Taichang has taken the initiative to take responsibility. What else do you want? If anyone thinks he has the ability, please draw up a prescription now and I will present it to His Majesty. Do you have one?"

No one said a word.

Judge Zheng Wengui said, "Now that things have come to this, we actually have no choice. Instead of wasting time here, why not study the prescription of Zhang Taichang... If you have any good suggestions, you might as well bring them out. In the future... we will still have to rely more on Zhang Taichang."

Several people couldn't help but look at Deng Wengui.

It seems like questioning.

You, old man, rebel quite quickly. Now you treat Zhang Luan as your immediate superior. Can't you be more reserved and struggle a little?

Zhang Yuan said helplessly, "It's all because we were a little bit rude to Zhang Taichang when he came to the capital. I'm afraid he'll feel resentful. Also, the Zhang family opened a medicine shop in the capital before... We may have some misunderstandings with him. Now that he's here to lead the Imperial Hospital... We need to put aside the past grudges... We need to have a frank talk with him."

Only then did everyone realize.

It turns out that it is not as simple as parachuting in a superior.

They also have a "feud" with Zhang Luan.

When Zhang Luan first arrived in the capital, he was just a student. He was commissioned by the court to grow medicine to prevent plague with the assistance of the Imperial Hospital. However, the people in the Imperial Hospital were very uncooperative at that time.

Later, Zhang Luan opened his own medicine shop. At that time, Zhang Luan was already the father-in-law of the prince, but the people from the Imperial Hospital still secretly made trouble. Although they did not directly cause trouble like Peng Mianfu, they made trouble for the Zhang family in matters such as the medicine business by joining forces with the medicine merchants in the capital...

Although Zhang Yuan did not directly participate in all matters, he was very clear about the ins and outs of the matter.

Zheng Wengui said: "Why not let me handle this matter?"

"you?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuan couldn't help but look at Zheng Wengui.

Obviously, even Zhang Yuan, the envoy of the court, realized that Liu Wentai was already weak at this time. The reason why Zheng Wengui jumped out to act as a contact person must be that he ran to curry favor with Zhang Luan in advance for the purpose of getting promoted in the future, in order to become a member of Zhang Luan's faction.

After all, Zhang Luan had no foundation in the Imperial Medical Bureau before. Whoever was more compliant would be more likely to gain his favor first and then rise to become the next director of the Imperial Medical Bureau.

"I'd better go."

Zhang Yuan immediately rejected Zheng Wengui's proposal. "You must remember that when it comes to treating the emperor, we must advance and retreat together. If anyone wants to jump out... and go against common sense... don't blame me for being ruthless..."

Maybe what Zhang Yuan said worked in the past.

But now that he said it, even he himself didn't have much confidence.

Because now he is only the nominal director of the Imperial Medical Bureau, and even the authority to treat patients has been taken over by Zhang Luan. How dare you, Zhang Yuan, to act like a boss and give orders here?

(End of this chapter)