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

Chapter 48: Overcoming all odds and taking control of the government
"If I didn't hold an official position, maybe I would really be like Dr. Sun, saving lives!" Zhen Liyan refused with a look of regret.

"I heard that Doctor Sun wants to write a medical book. Why don't you come back to Chang'an with us? Otherwise, if you write it alone, who knows how long it will take." Li Chengqian sincerely invited Sun Simiao.

"Yes, Dr. Sun wrote a book and a biography, which will be passed down to future generations and benefit the world for generations to come. The Imperial Hospital should also do its best to help."

Zhen Liyan immediately echoed Li Chengqian and expressed his support for Sun Simiao.

"This is a move that will save the people and even the world for eternity." Li Chengqian emphasized again, his eyes full of admiration.

Although Sun Simiao did not serve as an official in the court, he had a heart that truly cared about the people of the world.

Sun Simiao not only had superb medical skills, but also wrote two important medical works: "Qian Jin Yao Fang" and "Qian Jin Yi Fang".

These works contain rich medical knowledge and practical experience, and have become the foundational works in the history of Chinese medicine.

In addition, he served as the Imperial Physician during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang and participated in the compilation of the national pharmacopoeia "Tang Xin Ben Cao".

This pharmacopoeia is the world's first national pharmacopoeia, far ahead of Western countries.

It also left endless valuable knowledge for future generations.

Therefore, it can be said that Sun Simiao’s contribution is not limited to his personal practice of medicine to save lives, but also lies in his writings and academic achievements, using his life’s efforts to save people for all generations.

The Tang Dynasty was not only strong in military, but also in culture, medicine and other fields.

"That's fine. I've traveled for many years and have many diseases that need to be sorted out. I also need to refer to the books of the Imperial Hospital."

Sun Simiao nodded, and at the same time he also needed to learn from the knowledge of the national pharmacopoeia.

Finally, the group prepared to embark on the return journey to Chang'an.

Li Chengqian's foot disease has now completely healed, and he walks much more briskly. Perhaps it is because he has been in a high position for many years, so even his unintentional actions give people a unique sense of pressure.

"Everyone, the restoration of Xuzhou City is all thanks to your help."

Li Zhen, the governor of Xuzhou, raised his hand in salute on the river bank and watched Li Chengqian and his party board the boat.

"Farewell to the miracle doctor!"

Countless people on the shore shouted in unison, coming to see them off.

"Dr. Sun is very famous!" Zhen Liyan couldn't help but show envy in his eyes.

After a year in Xuzhou, Sun Simiao was deeply loved by the people, and a monument was erected for him in the city.

"It's all thanks to everyone's efforts, and especially thanks to Li Xiaoyou's method of mask isolation. Otherwise, who knows how many families would be broken up and killed." Sun Simiao shook his head. He didn't dare to take all the credit for this.

"Doctor Sun, don't be polite. The wind is strong on the river. Let's go into the inner room and discuss medicine in detail." Li Chengqian raised his hand.

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"Why, my words don't count at all now?"

In the Taiji Hall, Li Shimin, with his majestic imperial power, shouted out, his eyes extremely intimidating, as if he wanted to choose someone to devour.

"Your Majesty, Minister Xu has done nothing, but he jumped from a fourth-rank minister to a second-rank position of Zuo Pushe. How can this convince the people?" Xiao Yu spoke frankly without being forced by Li Shimin's momentum.

"Your Majesty, this is indeed against etiquette!" Cui Renshi also advised that this was too big a leap in level.

Who is Xu Jingzong? He is a Huangmen Minister who can only talk. He has no qualifications and no achievements.

"Your Majesty, please think twice!" Then several people stood up and gave advice to Emperor Taizong Li Shimin.

Xu Jingzong, who was standing behind, lowered his head and glanced at them one by one, remembering all of them in his heart.

"You all say Xu Jingzong has no merit, but in the previous treason case, it was Xu Jingzong who informed me. If not, I would not be standing here now, and you would not be here." "Xu Jingzong has made great contributions, and he has also made great contributions to you. With such merits, isn't he worthy of the title of Zuo Pushe?"

"You said Xu Jingzong has no qualifications, but he is one of the eighteen students in the Qin Palace. How can he have no qualifications?"

Li Shimin said coldly, now that he appointed a person, he would be controlled by all the officials. What would happen in the future? It would only be worse.

Li Shimin was also in a trance and sensed the hidden crisis. It might be that he had been too receptive to advice over the years and listened to the suggestions of these people every time he dealt with state affairs.

Let the people in the court forget that he was once the King of Qin who broke into the enemy camp alone and killed people everywhere.

"Although this is the case, I still feel it is inappropriate." Xiao Yu said again.

Any smart person could tell that this was Li Shimin's excuse. As for who informed him of the secret, only Li Shimin himself knew that.

"I am not discussing this with you, but announcing that from today onwards, Xu Jingzong will serve as the Zuo Pushe."

Li Shimin was domineering and arbitrary.

The advice given by the gentry was only for their own benefit, because this was the world of the gentry.

This is what the aristocratic families do. They will limit the imperial power. The selection and appointment of officials must be approved by them, and they monopolize the official career.

"Respect the Emperor's order!"

When Li Erzheng really got angry, few people dared to confront him head-on like Wei Zheng did.

Li Er now has to suffer a lot even if he is Wei Zheng's opponent.

"I thank your majesty for his grace!"

Xu Jingzong bowed profusely. How could he not be moved that Emperor Taizong fought so hard for him?

I wish I could bow down and devote myself to this cause until my death.

"But there are still important matters to discuss. If there is nothing else, please adjourn the court!" Li Shimin looked at the ministers again.

He has been holding back his anger lately and hasn't let it out yet. Now it depends on who can let him vent his anger.

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"Congratulations to Xu Pushe on his promotion!"

His Majesty Taiji, some officials quickly congratulated Xu Jingzong, and their words were full of sourness.

Their original positions were all higher than his, but Xu Jingzong was good at climbing higher and soared to the sky.

"Thank you! Thank you!" Xu Jingzong smiled from ear to ear and returned the greetings to each minister who congratulated him.

"Your Majesty, what do you mean by this? Xu Jingzong is a villain. If you let him take the position of Zuo Pushe, wouldn't that be a disaster for the government?"

Chu Suiliang walked closer and asked Zhangsun Wuji in a low voice. Normally, Li Shimin would have discussed such an important matter with them in advance.

"I don't know!" Changsun Wuji also had a bad feeling, feeling that Li Shimin was messing around.

"Could it be that the rebellion of the King of Wei dealt too great a blow to Your Majesty? That's why you made such a decision." Li Ji also walked up quickly.

In their eyes, who is Xu Jingzong? Can he be compared with the heroes who conquered the world together with Li Shimin?

"Let's go and see His Majesty together."

Changsun Wuji said that he also wanted to figure out what was going on.

(End of this chapter)