Three Kingdoms: Fusion of Entries, Change of Destiny

Chapter 204 The Old Divine Doctor: Saving the Chief Priest is Saving All Living Beings
When Zhao Yu and Sun Yi saw that Hua Tuo was determined not to go to Yanzhou with them, their eyes met and they immediately understood each other's thoughts.

It has been almost two years since they finally found Hua Tuo. If they give up now, wouldn't that be letting down the hard work of thousands of brothers? And how could they face the earnest trust of Xi Jijiu and Hou Jiangjun?
Zhao Yu gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "Things have come to this point. Even if we offend Doctor Hua, we can't go back empty-handed."

Sun Yi nodded slightly, and the two quietly circled around to Hua Tuo's back.

Suddenly, Zhao Yu reached out and restrained Hua Tuo's hands, preventing him from breaking free.

Sun Yi then untied the rope from his waist and quickly bound Hua Tuo tightly.

"Eh? Eh?! What do you want to do?!" Hua Tuo was shocked and immediately began to struggle desperately.

Unfortunately, he was old and no match for these two young and strong men.

"Dr. Hua, we are truly sorry. We were just following orders and had no choice in the matter." Sun Yi said as he hoisted Hua Tuo onto his shoulder and walked down the mountain with Zhao Yu.

The sudden change in the two men's attitudes left the woodcutter who was leading the way dumbfounded.

Seeing this, Sun Yi explained to the old man, "My husband is still waiting for the old doctor to save his life, so we had to act expediently in this emergency."

The old man nodded in understanding, and then said, "Please come down the mountain with me quickly, because the mountain path will be difficult to walk once it gets dark."

“Let’s go down the mountain!” Sun Yi replied.

After walking for a while, Sun Yi saw that Hua Tuo was struggling fiercely and was worried that he would hurt himself, so he slowed down and said softly, "Divine Physician Hua, please stop struggling. We had no choice. Once we reach Yanzhou and have cured the Chief Physician, we will definitely apologize to you and accept your punishment."

Zhao Yu chimed in, "Yes, we really have no other choice. We hope you can understand our predicament."

Upon hearing this, Hua Tuo gradually stopped struggling and asked, panting heavily, "Aren't you afraid that even if I go to Yanzhou, I won't be able to cure your chief physician's illness?"

Zhao Yu and Sun Yi breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that Hua Tuo was finally willing to ask questions.

"The General said that your medical skills are divine, and you must have a way to cure the Chief Physician's body." Although Sun Yi was explaining, he did not put Hua Tuo down at all, and still steadily carried him on his shoulder.

Zhao Yu picked up the conversation and continued, "Old Doctor, you may not know this, but my family's chief minister is in poor health. In recent years, he has been working day and night for military affairs, and his health has been deteriorating."

Both Lao Sun and I came from poor backgrounds. During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, our hometown was ravaged and our families were scattered. In order to survive, we had no choice but to join the Yellow Turbans.

Later, General Cao Zian led his army to quell the rebellion, and we were able to join his ranks.

Later, by chance, he was recruited by the Eagle Guard.

If it weren't for the strategist Xi and General Hou, we would probably have died in this chaotic world long ago.

Even if they survive, they'll only be living a muddled and aimless life.

After a pause, Zhao Yu continued, "Xi Jijiu is resourceful and wise, offering advice and strategies to Yanzhou, which has gradually stabilized the situation there."

With the well-being of the people at heart, General Hou implemented many policies that benefited the people, which revitalized Yanzhou and made the lives of the people increasingly prosperous.

They have revitalized Yanzhou and made the lives of the people better and better. We are grateful to them from the bottom of our hearts.

Now that the chief priest's health is deteriorating day by day, how can we not be worried?
"It was General Hou who said that you, the old physician, possess superb medical skills and are sure to cure the chief minister's illness. That's why we've resorted to this desperate measure, earnestly requesting that you go to Yanzhou."

Upon hearing this, Hua Tuo was deeply moved. These two were grateful people and not inherently bad.

He has been away from the Central Plains for almost five years, and has been living in seclusion in the mountains all these years, knowing very little about the outside world.

Now, after hearing what Zhao Yu and Sun Yi said, he realized that such a huge change had taken place in the Central Plains.

Then, Hua Tuo inquired with Sun Yi and Zhao Yu about Cao Yan, Xi Zhicai, and the Cao Group. Only then did he learn that such a powerful force had risen in the Central Plains.

"Cao Cao has actually welcomed the emperor back to his camp..."

At this moment, Hua Tuo couldn't help but recall his ambitions from his youth.

Although he had once been disheartened by the cold indifference of high-ranking officials, a glimmer of hope was rekindled in his heart upon hearing that such a virtuous and capable person was working for the well-being of the people.

"Could you tell me about General Hou's deeds?" Hua Tuo asked.

When Cao Yan was mentioned, Zhao Yu and Sun Yi's eyes instantly revealed deep admiration and respect.

Hua Tuo could tell at a glance that the two men genuinely respected Cao Yan, and he became even more curious about Cao Yan. "General Hou is a rare talent in this world! Not only is he handsome and refined, but he is also skilled in both literature and martial arts, and has a kind and benevolent heart."

Together with Cao Situ and with the assistance of Xi Jijiu Xun Lingjun and others, he implemented many policies to benefit the people, ensuring that they not only had enough to eat and wear, but also had surplus wealth to improve their lives.

They measured the land and suppressed the power of the gentry and powerful families.

They established primary and secondary schools in various counties to educate the people.

They punished the disloyal, eradicated bandits, and welcomed the emperor...

They fought tirelessly in countless battles to restore peace to the Han Dynasty…

Sun Yi and Zhao Yu spoke one after the other, recounting Cao Yan's many deeds in detail.

By the time they finished speaking, they had unknowingly walked out of the mountains.

Not only Hua Tuo fell silent, but even the woodcutter who had led them the way was lost in thought.

The woodcutter pondered to himself, "Are there really such wise and virtuous officials in this world as they describe? Or are they just trying to deceive this old man?"

The old man longed to see the outside world for himself, to see the Central Plains, to see the emperor…

However, he was too old to travel the rugged and treacherous road out of Sichuan.

He can't go out, but his grandson can.

Although my grandson is illiterate, he is strong and healthy, and has a calm and steady personality, which is very different from ordinary mountain people.

The old man felt that his grandson deserved a better future, instead of spending his whole life in this remote mountain village, wasting his life.

So the old man mustered his courage and asked cautiously, "Gentlemen, is the Central Plains really as wonderful as you say?"

Zhao Yu grinned and said confidently, "Of course!"

Sun Yi joked, "Old man, could it be that you also want to come with us on this trip?"

The old man chuckled and waved his hand, saying, "I'm old and useless... but I have a grandson who is calm and strong. I hope you two officials can take him to the Central Plains to broaden his horizons."

"Oh?" Zhao Yu became interested and said, "May we see your grandson?"

"Of course!" the old man replied with a delighted expression.

"Can you put me down now?" At this moment, Hua Tuo, who had been carried on Sun Yi's shoulder, suddenly spoke.

"Ah!" Sun Yi finally came to his senses, quickly put Hua Tuo down, and said apologetically, "I'm so sorry..."

Hua Tuo landed on his feet, and Zhao Yu hurriedly stepped forward to untie the ropes binding him.

As Hua Tuo stretched his body, which had been bound for a long time, he pondered to himself.

If what these two say is true, then Cao Yan and Xi Zhicai are indeed admirable people.

As a doctor, I should take saving lives as my duty. If I can cure Xi Zhicai's illness, it will be a great deed for the benefit of all people.

Thinking of this, Hua Tuo's attitude gradually softened.

"Alright, alright, considering your sincere hearts, I will accompany you on your journey to Yanzhou."

"But let me make this clear from the start: if I cannot cure your chief physician's illness, you are not allowed to make things difficult for me again," Hua Tuo said.

Zhao Yu and Sun Yi were overjoyed upon hearing this.

The two quickly began massaging Hua Tuo's shoulders and legs.

He said in an extremely obsequious tone:
"Thank you so much, venerable doctor!"

"We will never forget the great kindness and virtue of the divine doctor!"

(End of this chapter)