Li Qinzai will not come to the East Palace if there is nothing urgent.
When Li Hong was seriously ill, too many people's eyes were fixed on the East Palace. Those who went in and out of the East Palace were even more watched by countless people. They would be curious and inquire about what this person said when he entered the East Palace to meet the prince.
Anyone who is smart will know how to avoid suspicion, otherwise it will be easy to get involved in the storm of competition for reserves.
Li Qinzai had to come today.
He has a good impression of Li Hong. If he stays healthy and lives a few more years, I believe Li Qinzai will become a good friend with him.
In fact, deep down in his heart, Li Qinzai already regarded him as a friend.
If someone wanted to harm his friends, Li Qinzai would never allow it.
Sitting in front of Li Hong's bed, Li Qinzai looked at his complexion carefully and sighed: "Your Highness's complexion is still not good. I don't understand Qihuang's medical skills, but I think the imperial doctor should adjust the prescription?"
Li Hong smiled: "I meet a lot of people every day, and everyone who meets me says that my complexion is getting better and better. I just listen to those unconscionable words, but I didn't expect that only Jing Chu told the truth.
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"I know best whether my health is good or bad. I have remembered Jingchu's words and will ask the imperial doctors to diagnose and treat me again and see if they can adjust the prescription."
Li Qinzai whispered: "I met a goddess doctor in Goguryeo. Her medical skills are very good. I and my grandfather were seriously injured, but they were all cured by her hands."
"After I heard that Your Highness was ill, I have already sent a team of eight hundred miles to go to Goguryeo and invited the goddess doctor to Chang'an. Your Highness must take care of yourself. There will be hope for her when she comes to Beijing."
Li Hong said with a smile: "I heard that the goddess doctor is indeed extraordinary. She saved two important ministers of the Tang Dynasty and was very kind to the country of the Tang Dynasty. Even if she can't cure me, I should still owe her a favor."
Let’s bow down and give thanks.”
Li Hong's eyes were clear and pure, and his words obviously came from his heart.
Li Qinzai's heart was both heavy and moved. If such a good prince ascends the throne in the future, he will be a wise king who is not inferior to Li Shimin and Li Zhi. It is a pity that the year will not stop...
Li Hong smiled again and said: "Jingchu should have known that the current situation in the imperial court is gradually becoming chaotic, and the East Palace is an even more sensitive place. If Jingchu comes to the East Palace at this time, he must have something important, right?"
Li Qinzai pondered for a long time and said in a low voice: "Does Your Highness believe in immortality?"
Li Hong was startled, and after a moment of silence, he slowly said: "There are many records in ancient books, all of which say that there is a magic of longevity in the world. The First Emperor, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and all the emperors of the past dynasties all believed in it..."
Li Qinzai smiled and said: "So, His Highness also believes it?"
Li Hong sighed and said: "Who in the world doesn't want to live forever? But I can't live forever, so I don't want to believe in immortality."
The words were a bit hard to pronounce, and Li Qinzai actually didn't understand.
Li Hong explained with a smile: "If Jing Churuo reads the history books, he should know that those emperors who believed deeply in the art of immortality, after being addicted to the elixir of life, frequently suffered from bad governance in the court, and it was common for the officials to force the people to rebel. The world was in turmoil, and the people were in dire straits.
...Anyone who believes in immortality is the beginning of the collapse of the world, without exception."
"It can be seen from this that the art of immortality is a art that brings disaster to the country. Whether the emperor can live forever is unknown to history. Maybe there are emperors who can live forever, but what I can see is that all the people have suffered, and rebellions have arisen all over the world.
Thousands of people are plunged into war and turmoil.”
"If the emperor's immortality has to come at the cost of the lives of thousands of people, then it's okay not to ask for this immortality."
Li Qinzai was shocked. He did not expect that Li Hong would analyze longevity from such a perspective. Although he was seriously ill, his mind was extremely clear and the kindness in his heart was not reduced by half.
After a long time, Li Qinzai sighed: "Your Highness is the true Buddha, with boundless compassion."
Li Hong looked at him and said, "Jingchu suddenly mentioned the longevity technique, but why?"
Li Qinzai hesitated for a moment and said: "Today, your Majesty summoned a Brahmin from the Utha Kingdom to see you. This man claims to be able to refine the elixir of life, and he also claims to be able to cure His Highness's illness."
Li Hong was startled, and his expression quickly became solemn: "From the Wutu Kingdom? Why would my father believe in him?"
"The man picked out a man and said that he had lived for more than a hundred years, but he only looked like he was thirty or forty years old, so Your Majesty believed him. Perhaps it was because of Your Highness. The man said that he could cure His Highness's illness.
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Li Hong pursed his lips, as if he wanted to say something. However, the son did not say anything about his father's faults, and some words were really inconvenient to say. However, it could be seen from his expression that he did not agree with his father's rashness.
Li Qinzai also has a lot of things that are inconvenient to say. If what he says cannot solve the actual problem, then he has to bear the price of saying the wrong thing. This kind of price is unnecessary.
Sighing, Li Qinzai said: "I came to the East Palace today because I want to give advice to His Highness. If... Your Highness doesn't believe that person or the medicine he gave me, please have a reservation."
"I am worried that his medicine will not only not help His Highness's condition, but will aggravate His Highness's illness. If anything happens to His Highness, he will pat his butt and explain that it is destiny, but His Highness has become his target to gain fame and fortune.
It’s not worth it as a stepping stone.”
Li Hong was silent for a long time and sighed: "Jing Chu can ignore the interests and safety at this time. I appreciate your kindness. You are worthy of being the mainstay of the country. If the Tang Dynasty has such a loyal minister, I will die without regrets."
"I just did my duty, but there is really nothing I can do at the moment to make His Majesty change his mind."
Li Hong shook his head and said: "I can do things that are inconvenient for you."
"I don't have much time left, and I no longer need to consider my personal honor, disgrace, and interests. Regarding the matter of my father's wish for immortality, I will go to the meeting to advise him. The great country cannot be allowed to be ruined by a magician, otherwise there will be no face.
To meet our ancestors and emperors?"
Li Hong's face had a resolute and holy light. When a person whose time is running out decides to do something, it must have nothing to do with interests or power, but out of his heart and conscience.
The tears in my eyes represent my deep love for this land.
Li Qinzai said nothing more, stood up and bowed silently to Li Hong for a long time.
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After leaving the East Palace, Li Qinzai was filled with depression. Just as he was about to get on the carriage, he suddenly found Song Sen waiting for him outside the palace gate.
Li Qinzai was quite surprised: "You want to enter the East Palace to see His Highness the Crown Prince?"
Song Sen shook his head and smiled: "I am waiting for you here."
"Is something wrong? Have you finished the beef I gave you last time?"
Song Sen was startled, looked around guiltily, and said in a low voice: "Mr. Li, be careful, I don't know what beef is, and I have never eaten it."
Li Qinzai smiled but said: "Eat some beef, you are so scared of all things. Who dares to believe that you are actually the leader of Baiqisi..."
Song Sen immediately corrected him: "The boss, Baiqisi Yongzhou is the boss, not the leader... Hey, forget it, anyway, the leader of Baiqisi would not dare to violate the national law."
"Tell me, what are you waiting for me here for?"
Song Sen came up and whispered: "There was news from the palace just now that the guy named Lu Jiajiduo was named the General of Huaihua and the doctor of Taishi Bureau by Your Majesty."
"Starting tomorrow, Lu Jiajiduo will be ordered to bring the followers of Wu Tu Kingdom into the palace to open a furnace to refine the elixir for His Majesty."