Ming Dynasty: Regrets about the Jingnan Rebellion? I changed it in a dream!

Chapter 122 Taking Zhu Gaochi to a Modern Physical Examination (6K)

How to cure Zhu Gaochi?

"This……"

In his memory, Zhu Gaochi was very fat and might have had diabetes and high blood pressure.

But because he always controlled his diet and his sexual desire, Zhu Gaochi's life was actually not short.

At the age of forty-eight, among the fifteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty, he was second only to Wanli, Jiajing, Hongwu and Yongle.

This is all due to regulating diet and not indulging in sexual activities.

Otherwise, it is rare for someone with high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high blood lipids to live so long in this era.

"I discussed the Tumu Incident with the old monk in detail."

"There are several reasons, but the most important one is the emperor's."

"Zhu Qizhen was so arrogant and reckless, a big reason was that Zhanji and Gao Chi died early."

"I didn't teach this unfilial descendant well."

Leaving aside other reasons, the main reason for the Battle of Tumu was Zhu Qizhen's youthful vigor.

He had no ability to command the entire army, but insisted on leading the army himself.

It would be fine if you say that the eunuchs trusted by Zhu Qizhen are capable, like Zheng He, but the key is that the eunuchs trusted by Zhu Qizhen are also stupid.

Improper command was one of the main reasons for the defeat.

If Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji could live longer and teach Zhu Qizhen well, perhaps the Battle of Tumu would not have happened.

Zhuang Mu pondered for a moment.

"In fact, Zhu Gaochi's illness shouldn't be a big problem given his current lifestyle."

"But if you want to try, I can take Zhu Gaochi to the hospital for a checkup."

Zhu Di and Yao Guangxiao were slightly stunned.

What is a hospital? Is it the Imperial Hospital?

So Zhu Di said: "Those quack doctors in the Imperial Hospital are good for treating minor illnesses like colds and flu, let them treat other diseases, haha..."

Zhu Di knew very well the strengths and weaknesses of the medical clinics in the Imperial Medical Bureau.

There is no problem in treating normal diseases and injuries.

However, it is very difficult to treat internal diseases and difficult and complicated diseases.

It is true that imperial physicians are useful. The methods of physical conditioning they come up with are very useful. Zhu Gaochi was frail and sickly, and he is still alive today thanks to their physical conditioning.

It is said that imperial physicians are useless. They are indeed useless. They cannot solve any difficult and complicated diseases.

Otherwise, Zhu Xiongying, his mother, and his elder brother would not have died of illness so easily, as well as Li Wenzhong, Xu Da and others.

"Don't worry, the hospital I'm talking about is different from the Imperial Hospital you're talking about."

"The Imperial Hospital's treatment method is to use herbs and experience to treat diseases."

"The hospital I'm talking about is a product of the Industrial Revolution, and it's a more scientific way of treating illnesses."

The development of modern medicine is due to the rapid development of the Industrial Revolution. After all, only when you are full will you have time to study other things.

Make medicine more scientific.

Although I don’t understand what Zhuang Mu meant by the Industrial Revolution.

However, it’s good to have a solution.

"Then I'll leave it to you. I'll bring the boss to you tomorrow and check his health thoroughly."

Because Zhu Biao had not yet learned from Xu Miaoyun whether what Zhu Di said was true or not.

So I didn't come to the pub.

It's also a means of escape.

As for why Zhu Yuanzhang did not come, no one knew.

Because Zhu Di had solved his heart disease, in order not to be obsessed with dreams, he stopped drinking dream wine.

Yao Guangxiao had a glass of ordinary drink as usual.

However, at this time Zhuang Mu suddenly thought of something, so he ran upstairs and took out a few down jackets that he had bought in the modern world before.

Came to Yao Guangxiao.

"Old monk, this is the gift I prepared for you. It's called a down jacket."

"This is a good thing!"

Hearing this, Yao Guangxiao and Zhu Di looked at the down jacket in Zhuang Mu's hand with some surprise.

It feels very smooth and the fleece inside is very thick.

You can feel how warm this piece of clothing is without even wearing it.

"Is this for me?" Yao Guangxiao looked at Zhuang Mu in surprise.

"I learned that you had caught a cold, so I bought it for you. Old people are weak."

"A minor illness can kill you. I think your black robe is a little thin, so I bought you a down jacket."

"Wear it outside, it's very warm."

Having said that, Zhuang Mu put the down jacket directly on Yao Guangxiao.

Then zip it up.

The size is just right, not too big or too small.

Zhu Di looked at this scene, touched the down jacket worn by the old monk, and a hint of envy flashed in his eyes.

Down jackets are not only warm, but also convenient to wear. You only need one set.

Yao Guangxiao touched the smooth texture, with the corners of his mouth rising as he spoke.

"Clothes made of this material should be very expensive, right?"

Anyway, for now, he has not seen clothes made of this material for sale in Yingtian Prefecture.

It's extremely smooth and, most importantly, very warm to wear.

And it is very convenient.

In this winter, people can freeze to death at any time.

Clothes are hard currency and are more useful than money.

Ordinary people may not be able to wear new clothes in a year.

It is common for a piece of clothing to be worn by grandfather, then by father, and then by son.

Even Zhu Di might only buy two sets of clothes a year, or even no clothes at all.

The reason is that every bit you save counts.

After all, the clothes the emperor wears cannot be too bad, but if they are too good, it would cost a lot of money.

Zhu Di naturally couldn't bear to do so.

"Old monk, you have been patronizing my tavern for so long, this little money is nothing."

Zhu Di touched the down jacket Yao Guangxiao was wearing and said with a smile, "Well, it's time for me to change into new clothes."

Because Zhu Di's voice was very soft, it sounded more like a muttering.

Zhuang Mu's attention was all on Yao Guangxiao, so naturally he did not hear what Zhu Di said.

This made Zhu Di feel a little embarrassed.

This kid...didn't he hear?

I guess I can be considered an old customer.

Immediately afterwards, Zhuang Mu continued to take out two pieces of clothing.

"These are thick, fleece-lined thermal underwear leggings."

"Put on these clothes when you go out next time, so you won't catch a cold."

These modern craft clothes are not the best looking.

But it is indeed very practical.

It is also convenient to wear.

Then he took out two boxes of medicine.

"This is cold medicine and fever-reducing medicine. If you catch a cold and have a high fever, you will be fine if you take it."

Although Yao Guangxiao is no longer needed now, it’s just in case.

First use Western medicine to relieve symptoms, then use Chinese medicine to regulate the body, and ensure that the disease is cured.

"Thank you very much." Looking at the pile of things in his hand, Yao Guangxiao also felt Zhuang Mu's concern.

Zhu Di and Yao Guangxiao stayed in the tavern for an hour.

Didn't stay too long.

Walking out of the pub, Yao Guangxiao said softly.

"I didn't expect that the emperor would be envious sometimes."

After hearing this, Zhu Di smiled and said.

"Haha, is that so? When did I ever say that I envy you?"

However, such a hearty laughter could not cover up his embarrassment.

"It's just two pieces of clothing, isn't it? I'm the emperor, I can have as many clothes as you want."

"As long as I open my mouth, no matter how many people want to give me clothes, they are not qualified."

Yao Guangxiao just smiled with his eyes narrowed.

"But none of them are sincere."

These words almost choked Zhu Di to death.

It was snowing hard and windy as the two old men walked in the alley. Although they quarreled from time to time, it did not affect their relationship.

Soon, Zhu Di and Yao Guangxiao arrived at a fork in the road, and Yao Guangxiao said goodbye to Zhu Di.

Looking at the old monk's receding back, Zhu Di smiled helplessly.

It would be a lie to say I wasn’t envious. I really haven’t worn new clothes in many years.

I have been mending this robe I am wearing, year after year.

Forget it, I am old after all, and I can't believe that I have so many emotions about a piece of clothing.

Return to the palace.

Zhu Di then summoned Zhu Gaochi to meet him.

"Boss, you and I will go out of the palace tomorrow."

Zhu Gaochi sat somewhat stiffly.

"Leaving the palace? What's the matter?"

At this time, Zhu Zhanji also happened to come to visit Zhu Gaochi.

Looking at the father and son in front of him, Zhu Di thought for a long time.

He had not yet told Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji about the Battle of Tumu and what would happen in the future.

It so happens that they have all arrived today, so I might as well talk about them all at once.

"Zhanji, come here and kneel down."

Zhu Zhanji was stunned at first. Although he didn't understand what his grandfather was going to do, he knelt obediently in front of Zhu Di.

Zhu Gaochi sat there in a daze, glanced at Zhu Zhanji beside him, and kept making small movements with his hands.

All of this shows Zhu Gaochi's nervousness.

Zhu Di put down the memorial in his hand, slowly stood up, and put his hands on his hips.

He looked at the father and son in front of him and sighed.

"Maybe this is God's punishment for me."

Zhu Gaochi's early death was still within an acceptable range, after all, he was already quite old when he ascended the throne.

With Zhu Gaochi's physique and body, he has lived to this day, which is considered as living one more day and gaining one more day.

But why did Zhu Zhanji also die young?

He really couldn't figure it out and could only attribute it to God's punishment for his treason.

"A few days ago, I had a dream."

"I dreamed that I died of illness in Yumuchuan on the way to the Northern Expedition in the 22nd year of Yongle."

"The Crown Prince ascended the throne in front of the coffin and was crowned Emperor, with the reign title of Hongxi."

When hearing this, Zhu Zhanji was still very happy in his heart, this kind of dream.

This command made the status of the father and son in Zhu Di's heart continue to increase.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Di changed the subject.

"As a result, you, Emperor Hongxi, have been on the throne for less than a year."

"Due to various health reasons, he died in the imperial palace in Beijing."

"Later, this kid Zhanji took over your throne, ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, with the reign title Xuande."

Zhu Di came to Zhu Zhanji's side and squatted down.

He looked at this good grandson whom he had doted on for more than ten years.

He sighed, "But I never expected that my good grandson, Emperor Xuande, would die of illness less than ten years after ascending the throne."

"You two emperors have only been on the throne for half the time that I have been on the throne."

"Alas... the country is unstable due to frequent changes of emperors."

Zhu Di held Zhu Zhanji's chin with his hand, and Zhu Zhanji hurriedly looked at Zhu Di with a smile.

"grandfather."

"Zhanji, do you know what happened later?"

Zhu Zhanji couldn't help but look towards his father.

But Zhu Di fixed his face.

Just staring at Zhu Zhanji, he continued.

"Later, my great-grandson, Zhu Qizhen, ascended the throne and became emperor, with the reign title Zhengtong."

"Because of his young age, Zhanji died early and no one could teach this kid."

"As he gets older, he becomes arrogant and conceited because no one is restraining him."

"In the 14th year of the Zhengtong reign, Yesen of the Oirat tribe repeatedly harassed the borders of the Ming Dynasty, instigated by the eunuchs around him."

"My great-grandson wants to emulate me, his grandfather, and his father, and lead the army in person."

"As a result, something unexpected happened. In the 20th year of Yongle, the first year of Hongxi, and the 10th year of Xuande, the Shenji Battalion, a 3,000-man battalion that had been cultivated during the three dynasties, was completely wiped out."

"More than half of the 500,000 soldiers and their families were killed in Tumu Fort, all the accompanying officials were killed or wounded, the emperor was captured, and the capital is in danger." As soon as these words came out, Zhu Gaochi seemed to understand something.

Zhu Zhanji was shocked at this time.

I quickly explained: "Grandpa, these are just dreams, how can you take them seriously?"

Zhu Di held Zhu Zhanji's face and stroked it with his old hands.

He sighed and said, "You are like me in every way, except that you don't live long."

This is what Zhu Di couldn't understand the most.

Zhu Zhanji followed him in battles across the country. Logically speaking, as a military general, how could his physical fitness be so poor?

"Dad, the dream you are talking about should be the dream created by Zhuang Mu." Zhu Gaochi said slowly.

Zhu Di did not deny it.

"Ah."

"The solution I thought of at the time was to change the crown prince."

Zhu Zhanji suddenly panicked, but Zhu Gaochi seemed much calmer.

"However, I still want to give you a chance."

"When we leave the palace tomorrow, Zhuang Mu will take you to see if you can be cured."

"One of you has to live longer, doesn't it?"

"If the disease can't be cured, then we can let the second son be the crown prince, or even the emperor."

Zhu Gaochi seemed to be thinking about something.

He nodded.

"My son, I understand."

"The emperor's life is short, which is indeed a harm to the country and the world."

"If it is true as I said in the dream, Zhanji and I will not live long, then I will voluntarily resign the position of Crown Prince."

"Let the second one sit here."

Zhu Zhanji was unhappy.

He quickly yelled in a low voice: "Dad! What are you talking about!?"

Then he explained to Zhu Di: "Grandpa, my father is outspoken, I hope you won't blame him."

After hearing this, Zhu Di slowly stood up and looked at Zhu Gaochi's eyes which were drooping under his thick eyelids.

He put his hands on his hips and chuckled.

"Okay, if you can't cure the disease, I will change the prince."

"As for Zhanji, I don't know the reason for his early death yet, and I can't change it."

"Therefore, I can only place my hopes on you."

"I, an old man, will personally handle the state affairs for the next two days. I'll give you one day to see Zhuang Mu."

After saying this, Zhu Di did not keep Zhu Gaochi any longer and sent him out of the Shangshufang directly.

As for Zhu Zhanji lying on the ground, Zhu Di seemed to be thinking about something.

……

The next day, Zhu Gaochi did as Zhu Di wanted.

He put down the heavy burden on his shoulders and came to Zhuang Mu's tavern early to wait.

Waiting for Zhuang Mu to take him to see a doctor.

Naturally, he believed in Zhuang Mu's ability.

Zhuang Mu quickly went downstairs, looked at Zhu Gaochi in front of him, yawned and said.

"Isn't the old man here?"

"The state is busy, and we have to leave some people alone."

At this time, Yao Guangxiao, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui also came to the tavern.

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui were prepared to continue their dream of becoming emperor.

When the two saw Zhu Gaochi here, they were a little surprised.

"Boss, why are you here? Don't you need to supervise the country?"

Zhu Gaochi smiled.

"Dad granted me leave and asked me to follow Shopkeeper Zhuang Mu to get treatment."

Hearing the word "cure", Zhu Gaoxu seemed to be thinking about something.

At this time, Zhuang Mu looked at the time, because he only had two hours to wake up.

That means it took four hours to take Zhu Gaochi to see the doctor.

Time is not tight, but it is not abundant either.

"Old monk, you can come with us."

"By the way, let's see if there's anything wrong with your body."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu immediately said.

"I am coming too!"

Zhu Gaosui also quickly agreed: "If my second brother goes, then I will go too."

The case of treason has been closed, and the person who usurped the throne and committed treason while wearing the dragon robe has been confirmed to be Prince Yiwen Zhu Biao, or Emperor Hongsheng Zhu Biao.

The Taoist case is unimportant, so he naturally has nothing to do now.

It's very cold in winter, so there is basically nothing to do.

Zhuang Mu thought for a moment and nodded.

"No problem, but you need to listen to me and don't wander around."

"especially you!"

Zhuang Mu looked towards Zhu Gaoxu.

It would be really funny if Zhu Gaoxu was hit and killed by a car.

Zhu Gaoxu naturally had no objection.

So, Zhuang Mu brought Zhu Gaochi, Yao Guangxiao, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui to the door of the tavern.

After injecting dream energy into the tavern door.

Then he took the old monk's hand.

The old monk was holding Zhu Gaochi's hand, Zhu Gaochi was holding Zhu Gaoxu's hand, and Zhu Gaoxu was holding Zhu Gaosui's hand.

Slowly push the door open.

After the white light, the world began to appear before our eyes.

When Yao Guangxiao, Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui opened their eyes.

Tall buildings appeared before us.

This scene scared them all.

"Something this tall?!"

"What the hell is this?!!"

Zhu Gaoxu looked at the tall buildings with some curiosity and asked.

You know, in the Ming Dynasty, buildings with more than two floors were considered very tall.

Three-story buildings are even rarer.

The reason is simple: it is not cost-effective and easy to collapse.

Yao Guangxiao, Zhu Gaochi, and Zhu Gaosui all looked at the surrounding environment curiously.

Zhuang Mu came to the side of the road and explained, "That's a building."

“Such a tall building!”

At this time, Zhu Gaoxu discovered that something was moving very fast on the road ahead.

Four wheels, it should be a car.

But why can a carriage move without horses?
"Zhuang Mu, what is that? How can it run so fast?"

Zhuang Mu explained patiently.

"It's a car. A small car."

"Remember, don't just run onto the road, you could get hit by a car."

Yao Guangxiao, Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui were like farmers in the fields who suddenly came to a technologically advanced city.

I feel curious about the things around me, but also a little scared and restrained.

Soon, Zhuang Mu used his abilities to get a taxi.

"So this is a car? Third brother, this thing is pretty cool! Let's get one too."

Zhu Gaosui nodded and asked, "Can we get one of Zhuang Mu's cars?"

Zhuang Mu responded helplessly.

"We are here to see a doctor, not to hang out."

"Young man, be nice to your elders and don't use such an impatient tone. They have lived in the countryside all their lives and this is their first time in a big city. They must not understand anything."

"If you can't afford it, then can't you try harder? This car was very expensive when it first came out, but now you can buy it with a down payment of tens of thousands of yuan. The car issue is a small matter, but your words have hurt these elders of the older generation, and that's the big deal." The driver said as he drove.

Zhuang Mu felt helpless.

Without saying much about others, Zhu Gaoxu had a handful of gold beans in his pocket, how could he be poor?
However, he did not refute the driver's words.

Soon, they arrived at the hospital entrance.

"Here, get out of the car."

After getting off the car, Zhuang Mu left a few copper coins in the car.

There is no other way. I am too lazy to get money, so I will just use copper coins instead. It will be the same.

Anyway, I have the ability to create dreams, so nothing will go wrong.

Looking at the huge building in front of him, Yao Guangxiao was a little surprised.

"This is the hospital. Let's go and have a full physical examination."

"Hospital? Do you mean the Imperial Hospital?"

"So big?"

It seems that the Imperial Medical Bureau in the palace is not as large as this.

The four followed Zhuang Mu and walked into the hospital cautiously.

The hospital is bustling with people.

Because he has the ability to create dreams, even without an identity, Zhuang Mu is able to take four people to this hospital for a full physical examination.

The experience went very smoothly.

Of course, except when his blood was being drawn, Zhu Gaoxu seemed extremely resistant.

Also, the nurse couldn't find where Zhu Gaochi's vein was, and it took several injections before she found it.

Then there are machine tests such as electrocardiogram and CT.

"Give me a golden bean." After doing all this, Zhuang Mu stretched out his hand and said to Zhu Gaoxu.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu took out a golden bean and gave it to Zhuang Mu.

"What do you want to do?"

"Nonsense, you have to pay for the experience."

When hearing this, Zhu Gaochi, Yao Guangxiao, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui were all surprised.

Just at this moment, a sudden noise came from the side, attracting the attention of all four people.

The things that people quarrel about in hospitals are naturally very simple, and that is the issue of money.

Because I had no money to treat my illness, I had to kneel down and beg for more time.

Looking at this scene, Zhu Gaochi frowned immediately.

Asked: "Zhuang Mu, what's going on?"

Zhuang Mu glanced at it and said helplessly.

“There is no money for medical treatment.”

"You mean, if there is no money, then we won't treat the old man?"

"No, I want to take care of this."

"The Great Ming Law states that a clinic cannot refuse to treat a commoner just because he has no money!"

"They are blatantly violating the laws of the Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Yuanzhang once ordered the construction of public pharmacies across the country to provide free medical care to the people.

Delivering medicine is a very common thing.

And we must not deny medical treatment to the people just because they have no money.

It can also be regarded as one of the three major welfare policies of the Hongwu Dynasty.

The old man is seventy years old and the court is responsible for his support.

If the child doesn't go to school, the father will be punished.

If a patient is sick and the doctor is not treated, the doctor will be punished.

"The sword of the previous dynasty cannot kill the officials of today."

Zhuang Mu hurriedly stopped Zhu Gaochi and said.

Judging from the time, some physical examination reports should be out soon.

Zhu Gaochi then gestured to Zhu Gaoxu beside him, after all, Zhu Gaoxu was the richest person present.

Zhu Gaoxu pondered for a moment, took out a few golden beans and handed them to Zhuang Mu.

Zhuang Mu put it into the man's pocket without anyone noticing.

Then he took the physical examination report and left without staying for too long.

Back in the tavern, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui were in good health and there was nothing wrong with them.

However, Yao Guangxiao was in good health, which he did not expect.

At the age of eighty-four, he is in perfect health.

Finally, here is Zhu Gaochi’s physical examination report, which shows most of the problems, including high blood sugar, high blood pressure, high blood lipids, etc.

But they are all minor problems. If you pay attention to diet and rest, they won't be a big problem.

(End of this chapter)