Datang: Rebirth of Li Chengqian, the beginning of the treason interrogation

Chapter 47 Li Shimin summoned Xu Jingzong to recover from his foot disease
In the early morning, Li Shimin looked south and murmured, "Cheng Qian, I'm afraid he has also arrived in Xuzhou? Does Doctor Sun really have a prescription to cure the plague?"

Li Shimin looked worried.

"Your Majesty, the King of Wei... no, it's Li Tai, who has left Chang'an today. According to your Majesty's orders, the bad guys are following him secretly." A general of the Dragon Warrior Guard bowed.

"I understand!" Li Shimin sighed. No matter how bad Li Tai was, he was still the son of him and Empress Changsun. He couldn't bear to see him like that.

Li Shimin suddenly asked: "By the way, has Xu Jingzong arrived?"

"Your Majesty, we are already waiting outside the palace." replied Long Wuwei.

"Just call him in!" Li Shimin walked to the throne, his aura became fierce. He had to be extremely tough in front of his subjects.

Xu Jingzong followed closely into the Taiji Hall and respectfully saluted Li Shimin who was sitting on the main throne.

"Greetings to Your Majesty!"

Li Shimin did not answer, but looked at Xu Jingzong sharply, as if he wanted to see through him.

Li Shimin was puzzled as to why Li Chengqian recommended him as Zuo Pushe. In the past few days, Li Shimin had thoroughly investigated this man's ancestors for eighteen generations.

Xu Jingzong was born in 591. He was often flattering and would even hurt others behind their backs.

However, Li Chengqian valued his characteristics as the greatest treacherous minister in history, and he was the nemesis of Changsun Wuji.

The power of the current emperor, Zhang Sun Wuji, had reached a peak. He was the first meritorious official in the Lingyan Pavilion, he was Li Shimin's best friend since childhood, he was a royal relative, the elder brother of Empress Zhang Sun, and the uncle of the current emperor.

Without someone ruthless enough, no one could defeat him. After Li Shimin's death, people like Li Ji, Chu Suiliang and Li Daozon were left to check and balance Changsun Wuji. However, without Li Shimin's suppression, all of them were defeated one by one by Changsun Wuji, who took sole control of the government.

In the end, it was Xu Jingzong, the most treacherous minister in history, who brought him down.

How can you say Xu Jingzong is incapable? You can say he is a treacherous minister, but you can't say he is incapable.

"Xu Jingzong, do you know why I summoned you alone?"

After a while, Li Shimin finally asked.

Xu Jingzong said in panic: "I am terrified. I don't know why Your Majesty summoned me."

Li Shimin had no expression on his face and said slowly, "The Crown Prince said that you have outstanding abilities and recommended you to be the Zuo Pushe."

Xu Jingzong's head was buzzing. Crown Prince and Li Chengqian, aren't they familiar with each other?
Is it because I am too outstanding? His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has noticed it.

"I dare not. Serving the country is the duty of a minister." Xu Jingzong was secretly delighted. To a certain extent, being favored by the future crown prince was more important than being favored by Li Shimin.

"I hope you won't disappoint me and the prince!" Li Shimin still chose to believe Li Chengqian. After all, if it still didn't work, he would just replace him.

"I will definitely not let your Majesty and the Crown Prince down." Xu Jingzong was a smart man and immediately thanked him.

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"Brother, your foot disease has really improved a lot."

In the Xuzhou Governor's Mansion, Cheng Chu smiled silently.

"It's much better, but if you want to recover, you still need to rest for a while."

Li Chengqian no longer limped when he walked, but he still leaned slightly to one side.

"By the way, the disaster relief supplies have already entered the city."

They have been in Xuzhou City for half a month, and follow-up material support has arrived.

"They are all here. Commander Wang Xun is supervising. No one will dare to take any action."

Cheng Chumo knew that what Li Chengqian was worried about was officials making a fortune from disasters.

"Let them all keep a close eye on it. The epidemic has basically stabilized, and the people will rebuild their homes. A lot of government money will be distributed." The people of Xuzhou also suffered many disasters during the Zhenguan period. In the 16th and 18th years of Zhenguan, there were two major floods, causing countless deaths and injuries.

This indifferent mention in history books is a burden that Xuzhou and even the entire country cannot bear.

Now, in the 17th year of Zhenguan, the events before and after have made the people of Xuzhou breathless.

"Brother, this epidemic has been brought under control thanks to your mask, otherwise Xuzhou would have suffered much more." Cheng Chumo said with emotion.

"I dare not take credit for it. This is all thanks to Doctor Sun. If it weren't for his prescription working, isolation would not be able to cure the disease, and it would only be a matter of time before I got the disease." Li Chengqian shook his head.

"You still have some conscience, so I have to treat you carefully for so long."

Sun Ruoshi walked in from outside with a faint smile on her face.

"Brother, you treat the disease first, I will take my leave." Cheng Chumo also knew what to do and left.

"I am just telling the truth. This is indeed all thanks to Divine Doctor Sun. When the time comes, I will ask the court to commend Divine Doctor Sun."

Li Chengqian faced north and saluted.

"If my grandfather wanted fame and honor in the imperial court, he wouldn't need you to ask for his services."

Sun Ruoshi looked up and said disdainfully.

"Okay, it's time for acupuncture. Your body recovers fairly quickly. One or two more courses of treatment and you'll be fine. But you should also walk around regularly to activate your qi and blood."

As the needle bag was opened, those silver needles shining with cold light appeared in front of Li Chengqian.

However, after watching for a long time, Li Chengqian became immune to it and walked to the chair and lay down.

"Now that you've recovered, will you go back to Chang'an?" Sun Ruoshi asked while giving acupuncture.

She didn't know Li Chengqian's true identity yet and just thought he was a wealthy young man from Chang'an.

However, after getting along with him for a while, she found that Li Chengqian was not as arrogant and domineering as other rich and powerful children, but was very approachable.

The unique medical knowledge and insights also gave her a refreshing feeling.

"Yes, I came to Xuzhou mainly because of my foot disease." Li Chengqian closed his eyes and did not notice the unnatural expression on Sun Ruoshi's face.

"However, you also have a great contribution to the fact that the epidemic was cured so quickly. The small mask you invented played a big role." Sun Ruoshi said.

"In fact, the treatment of many diseases requires the assistance of external objects." The two chatted casually.

"You said that eyes that can see tiny diseases and insects really exist?"

"Of course it exists. It won't be long before we can create it."

The glass firing process is not very complicated. If we give our ancestors an inspiration, they will be able to create it in no time.

After a few more days, Li Chengqian's foot disease had completely healed and he was about to embark on his return journey. He had been away from Chang'an for a month.

"Dr. Sun, your superb medical skills are being lost among the people. It's simply a waste of precious gems."

Before leaving, Zhen Liyan wanted to keep Sun Simiao.

"Dr. Zhen is obsessed. We doctors should treat everyone equally. The lives of the people are lives, the lives of officials are lives, and saving the lives of the people is also saving lives. How can you say that you are throwing away a pearl?"

"Besides, if I travel among the common people, I will see more diseases and improve my medical skills. How about Doctor Zhen also travel among the common people with me?"

Sun Simiao extended an invitation in return. Over the past half month, the two exchanged medical ideas and both benefited greatly.

(End of this chapter)