Da Ming: Father, step aside, I'll be the prime minister!

Chapter 134 I’m guilty

Wang Yingyuan?
The court session erupted in uproar.

Many ministers were familiar with this name, and some were even very familiar with it.

This person was already considered outstanding in the Imperial Medical Academy, and after going to Renmin Medical Clinic, he became even more exceptional.

He was in charge of the Renmin Third Medical Center and could be considered a trusted confidant of Zhang Yunxiu.

Even many ministers sought his medical help, assuming he must be a member of the "Zhang faction," but unexpectedly he "switched sides at the last minute."

Given his status, his stepping forward to identify Ling Yunyi and Zhang Yunxiu was undoubtedly a ruthless move by the Qingliu faction.

Would the court officials really believe that the medical clinic was colluding with the White Lotus Sect?

However, in court disputes, the truth is never the most important thing.

Once Wang Yingyuan's accusations are confirmed, Ling Yunyi will be the first to be implicated, and Renmin Medical Clinic will naturally not be spared either.

Zhang Yunxiu and Zhang Juzheng were naturally implicated as well.

This is a plan that kills three birds with one stone.

"Don't speak nonsense."

Emperor Wanli sat upright on the steps, his brows furrowed, and spoke to Zhang Siwei with a stern expression.

In the emperor's eyes, Wang Yingyuan had always been an extremely virtuous and capable physician.

You can often find one or two articles about various medical research in the Wanli Xinbao newspaper.

In the past, at Renmin Medical Clinic, this Wang Yingyuan would often sign his name in the various "data reports" on the documents.

How could a doctor who was so dedicated to medical research believe in the White Lotus Sect's rhetoric?
They even jumped out to accuse me of "betraying my master and ancestors"?
Zhang Siwei said with great certainty, “Your Majesty, Wang Yingyuan surrendered himself to the Ministry of Justice a few days ago. His words were full of accusations against the medical clinic’s evil deeds. The truth will be revealed when we confront him at the court meeting.”

Emperor Wanli frowned deeply, glanced at Zhang Yunxiu, and then sighed.

"Let's announce it over there."

Not long after receiving the emperor's approval, a middle-aged man wearing a blue robe with a round collar and right-fastening front slowly walked into the square in front of the Huangji Gate.

He was dressed in the robes of a sixth-rank civil official, a stark contrast to the white robes he wore in the clinic before.

However, Wang Yingyuan kept his head down, not daring to look at Zhang Yunxiu at all. He walked all the way to the steps and knelt down respectfully, saying...

"Your subject, Wang Yingyuan, humbly bows before the Imperial Palace, wishing Your Majesty's sagacity and virtue are as boundless as the heavens, and that you enjoy blessings, longevity, and good health."

His proper demeanor, devoid of any semblance of the bearing of a physician, truly displeased the Wanli Emperor, who frowned and spoke.

"Wang Yingyuan, why aren't you at the clinic treating patients? What are you doing at the court assembly?"

The emperor asked the question knowing the answer already, but Wang Yingyuan was already prepared and answered respectfully.

"Your humble servant has entered this court assembly not for any other reason than to restore order to the court and justice to the people of the capital."

Xu Xuemo quickly stepped forward and said.

"Wang Yingyuan, tell me everything you've seen and heard in the clinic."

Wang Yingyuan glanced at the Wanli Emperor on the throne, and only continued speaking after the emperor nodded.

"I was diligently studying medicine in the Imperial Medical Academy. For more than a month, I was coerced by Zhang Shiyuan into entering the medical clinic. I did not want to get involved in modern medicine, but I dared not disobey Your Majesty's decree."

When I first entered this clinic, I still held a sliver of hope that I could do my part for the people of the capital.

At first, everything was normal at the clinic, and the "modern medicine" was quite eye-opening for me. But later, I discovered...

Wang Yingyuan did not belittle the clinic to the point of being worthless; such a statement would obviously be too false.

A strategy of first praising and then criticizing is clearly more persuasive.

As he spoke, Wang Yingyuan kowtowed deeply.

"The more I practice medicine and conduct research in the clinic, the more terrified I feel! A chilling wind blows to my bones!"
At a time when the people are ignorant and suffering terribly, I, your subject, would rather die than remain silent!

That so-called 'modern medicine' is actually derived from the evil arts of the White Lotus sect and combined with Western witchcraft and sorcery!

Zhang Shiyuan used various medical devices and medicines to deceive the people and temporarily cure their serious illnesses, but in reality, he was going against the way of the sages and disrupting the order of social norms!

Such as acupuncture injection, intestinal irrigation, and allicin.

It may seem like it can cure the disease temporarily, but in reality it's like drinking poison to quench thirst. Today it may heal three inches, but tomorrow it may rot seven-tenths of the bone!
Such insidious schemes attempt to use barbarians to subvert Chinese culture and overturn the foundation of Chinese medicine that has lasted for thousands of years. Their intentions are despicable and their actions deserve to be punished!

We humbly beseech Your Majesty to investigate this matter thoroughly and rectify the course of the court!

Wang Yingyuan kowtowed again, looking heartbroken.

"In the past, I was coerced by Zhang Shiyuan and dared not speak out against his treachery, thus failing Your Majesty's kindness. Now I have come to my senses and beg Your Majesty to punish me for my cowardice and cowardice!"

This accusation, like a boulder thrown into a lake, caused an uproar throughout the court.

The court officials were whispering amongst themselves, and some of the censors and officials were furious, stamping their feet in anguish.

"Outrageous! Absolutely outrageous!"

Immediately, an imperial censor stepped forward, kowtowed deeply, and addressed the emperor.

"Zhang Shiyuan is a treacherous villain with wolfish ambitions! I implore Your Majesty to punish him severely as a warning to others!"

"Your Majesty! Zhang Shiyuan has misled Your Majesty and is poisoning the world with his evil doctrines. He must be eliminated!"

"Your Majesty~"

The upright faction had clearly been prepared all along, and were just waiting for this moment to launch their attack!
For a time, the court was in an uproar. The censors and officials, as well as the supporters of the "anti-Zhang faction," all wished they could devour Zhang Shiyuan alive.

The matter of the Cloud Wings has not attracted much attention.

Wang Yingyuan's words were so sincere that many of the still undecided court officials began to have doubts.

After Shen Shixing and Zeng Shengwu's introduction last time, the court officials had clearly changed their opinion of Renmin Medical Hall.

Many people, when faced with a difficult or complicated illness in their family, would not seek out sought-after doctors from the Imperial Medical Academy, but instead go to the doctors at the Renmin Medical Hall.

Those treatments were somewhat unorthodox, but their effectiveness far surpassed that of traditional herbal medicine. Over time, they became less unacceptable.

However, now that the ministers had come to their senses, they couldn't help but feel a chill run down their spines.

As Wang Yingyuan said, is there no cost to these achievements?

Are there really any miraculous medicines in this world? How can a young man suddenly become a divine doctor and come up with one mysterious medical technique after another?

Keep in mind that Zhang Yunxiu is only fourteen years old; how could he not be suspicious!
Thinking about it this way, it's no wonder that people have doubts: this "modern medicine" was derived from the teachings of the White Lotus sect or from Western sorcery.

"What nonsense!"

The first to step forward and refute was Shen Shixing, who looked furious and pointed directly at Wang Yingyuan.

"Why is Imperial Physician Wang turning black into white and calling a deer a horse? Renmin Medical Clinic has cured countless patients and saved countless lives. Its merits are obvious and can be seen by all the world!"
I already explained the matter clearly in the Golden Palace last time, so why are you here to make trouble again?
"Modern medicine saves countless lives; it is a way to heal the world and save lives. You, as a member of the medical profession, do not consider your responsibility to heal and save lives, but instead maliciously slander us. Your heart is despicable!"

As he spoke, the white beard at the corner of his mouth trembled.

Just two weeks ago, Shen Shixing might have been skeptical of "modern medicine." But after studying those detailed and rigorous data reports, and seeing the tangible results demonstrated by Renmin Medical Clinic...

He was completely captivated by this ingenious idea!

Seeing this person linking "modern medicine" with the "White Lotus Sect," Shen Shixing was anxious and finally snapped.

Wang Yingyuan shrank back, seemingly frightened by Shen Shixing's power, looking pitiful and terrified.

This caused many court officials to frown and feel some sympathy.

Xu Xuemo stood aside, speaking with a leisurely, cold smile.

"Grand Secretary Shen has such great official power. Why does he suppress speech and not let people speak? Hearing is unreliable, seeing is believing. We should have concrete evidence to prove who is right and who is wrong."

He glanced at Wang Yingyuan and said, "Imperial Physician Wang, please present whatever evidence you have."

Emperor Wanli's eyes deepened, and he looked down at him with some urgency, saying, "Imperial Physician Wang, do you have any concrete evidence?"

"Of course it is."

Wang Yingyuan, looking trembling, quickly stood up and said respectfully.

"Please wait a moment, Your Majesty."

He didn't dare look at Shen Shixing and Zhang Yunxiu at all, and ran over to the eunuch and whispered a few words to him.

After receiving Feng Bao's approval, the young eunuch understood and hurriedly left the square.

Before long, a young eunuch brought over several items on a plate and respectfully placed them in front of the steps.

Emperor Wanli leaned forward and couldn't help but ask.

"What is this?"

"Your Majesty, please allow me to explain in detail."

Wang Yingyuan took a few deep breaths, as if to bolster his courage, and immediately stepped forward to introduce them one by one.

"This is a medicine made by Wu Xiang. Zhang Shiyuan used the secret methods of the White Lotus Sect to coerce a group of imperial physicians into developing this medicine."

He mentioned it only vaguely.

"The demand for agarwood is enormous, and Zhang Shiyuan probably obtained it from Chief Minister Zhang."

Wang Yingyuan's words were clearly an insinuation to the emperor.

Last year, Zhang Juzheng forbade Your Majesty from touching "black incense," but he kept it all for himself and gave it to his son to research evil arts.

The Wanli Emperor's expression was unpredictable as he slapped his throne and spoke.

"I'm asking you to state the evidence, don't beat around the bush!"

"Your subject deserves to die ten thousand times!" Wang Yingyuan hurriedly kowtowed.

Clearly, these words still stung the Wanli Emperor.

But then Wang Yingyuan continued, “I think that since the time of Qihuang, there has never been a method for processing black incense. Black incense has been a harmful substance that damages the internal organs and cloudes the mind since ancient times, and it is despised by people.”

Only those with a penchant for absurdity use black incense for bedroom arts, and the White Lotus Cult bandits often use it to bewitch the people. How could Zhang Shiyuan possibly possess the method to develop it, and what was his intention after developing it?

As he spoke, Wang Yingyuan held up two booklets.

"Zhang Shiyuan outwardly spreads the so-called 'modern medical' ideas, but in reality, it is a heretical act. It contains the heretical doctrine of the White Lotus Sect, which claims to be the 'Three Buddhas' to be sent to face calamities.' He also has the intention of saving all living beings and creating a peaceful world. Furthermore, he has the idea of ​​cultivating inner essence, energy, and spirit, and attempting to use the concept of equality for all living beings to disrupt the government."

Wang Yingyuan appeared very agitated, and while speaking, he burst into tears.

"The most heinous and insane thing is that Zhang Shiyuan even disemboweled people and forced us to remove their hearts, lungs, and internal organs one by one and put them into wine jars for the White Lotus Sect's Dharma assembly!"

He suddenly pounded the ground and cried bitterly, even drawing blood from his forehead.

"The things that happened here are too numerous to mention. If Your Majesty does not believe me, you can send someone to search the clinic. The internal organs are still in the back room of the clinic!"

"Wow~"

The ministers at the court meeting were immediately in an uproar, and their eyes were filled with fear as they looked at Zhang Yunxiu.

This kid actually did so many unconventional things?!
These things might be understandable to people of later generations, but to people of ancient times, they were all shocking.

In particular, the ancients often spoke of how their bodies and hair were given to them by their parents, placing great importance on the integrity of their bodies.

Such actions that damage the body are clearly not in line with the values ​​of the literati of this era.

Shen Shixing, standing to the side, couldn't help but widen his eyes, looking at Zhang Yunxiu with some disbelief.

This is a rip-off!
Before the big battle, this kid didn't even mention something so important, now he's completely speechless.

"How is such behavior any different from that of animals?"

The censor Yang Sizhi said with great distress.

Immediately, discussions arose at the court assembly.

Feng Bao stood on the left side of the steps, his brows furrowed. He was anxious, but he could not speak at the court meeting. With a glance, the eunuch beside him immediately cracked his whip and spoke in a high-pitched voice.

"quiet!"

The court officials finally quieted down.

The Wanli Emperor, seated on his throne, had a solemn expression. He turned his gaze to Zhang Yunxiu and began to speak.

"What is your opinion, Zhang Aiqing?"

Clearly, the evidence presented by the "pure" faction is indeed difficult to counter, especially the dissection of human bodies, which is almost impossible to explain.

Even though Emperor Wanli understood some of Zhang Yunxiu's medical ideas, he still had his doubts.

What the emperor cared about most was the batch of black sesame seeds from last year. Zhang Juzheng forcefully seized them and then gave them to Zhang Yunxiu to research some kind of medicine.
What are these medicines for? What exactly does Zhang Yunxiu want to do? And how many things are there that I don't know?

Obviously, if Zhang Yunxiu doesn't answer well and reveals some flaws, it will be difficult to prevent him from making a good answer.

Even the Wanli Emperor, who had always supported him, would develop some resentment in his heart.

Emperor Wanli was suspicious and sensitive. He was becoming increasingly indifferent to Empress Wang, who had betrayed him, let alone a subject.

Zhang Yunxiu stood below the steps, his expression strange.

He never expected that Wang Yingyuan would bring up these things.

What "Three Buddhas responding to the calamity"? You yourselves clearly said that there is no savior in this world, and the savior is yourselves.

And what about equality for all beings and creating an ideal world? These are just natural expressions of revolutionary ideas in his head, yet this person has distorted and misinterpreted them.

Dissecting the human body is even more legitimate. If these imperial physicians are not allowed to learn about human anatomy, how can they practice surgery?
However, Zhang Yunxiu found it difficult to explain these things to the ministers and emperor of the Ming Dynasty, because they were simply inexplicable!
So, he decided to go all the way and simply bowed respectfully, looking up at the Wanli Emperor.

"Your Majesty! I am guilty!"

(End of this chapter)