In ancient mythology, the Yellow Emperor created the era of medicine. He valued inventions and creations and gathered many famous doctors, such as Li Dai, Ji Shan, Fang Mai, etc. Qi Bo tried herbal medicine to cure all kinds of diseases, Yu Hao was proficient in surgery, and Ma Shihuang was good at veterinary medicine. In addition, There are also Lei Gong, Tongjun, and Guiyu District who all know medical knowledge. The earliest existing systematic medical theory monograph in China, the Huangdi Neijing, is named after Huangdi and was written in the manner of discussions between Huangdi, Qi Bo, and Lei Gong. These famous doctors can be said to be He is the ancestor of the alchemists.
At that time, medical skills and witchcraft were inseparably linked. Medical skills were witchcraft. Wizards referred to those who knew medical skills and were tried by ordinary people to be representatives of gods in the world.
Starting from the Zhou Dynasty, medical skills gradually separated from witchcraft. "Zhou Li" lists witchcraft in "Chun Guan Da Zong Bo" and doctors in "Tian Guan Zong Zai". This record shows that medicine, witchcraft Diverging, medical skills entered an increasingly scientific era, while witchcraft developed in the supernatural direction of mysterious immortality. After the separation of witchcraft and doctors, those who engaged in medical skills were called alchemists.
Alchemists were gradually regarded as people who could visit immortals and make elixirs for immortality. They believed in the doctrine of immortals and were good at worshiping ghosts and gods and making elixirs for immortality. They were also called magicians. In the Zhou Dynasty, they were given the official position of the same name and were also in charge of prisons.
There is such a record in "Historical Records? The Chronicles of the First Emperor of Qin": The alchemists wanted to refine medicine in order to obtain strange medicines. The alchemists appeared no later than the Zhou Dynasty, and reached their peak in the Qin and Han Dynasties, and gradually formed a specialized group of alchemists, the so-called Fang Xiandao or Immortal Family. In addition, there are different sects based on the different methods of regulating qi and breathing, taking elixirs, making alchemy in temples, summoning gods and impeaching ghosts, etc.
In "Book of Han? Yiwenzhi", prescriptions are divided into four categories: Medical Classics, Medical Prescriptions, Fangzhong, and Immortals. "Book of Later Han" includes "Biographies of Fang Shu" written by thirty-five people including Hua Tuo, Zuo Ci, etc., including astronomy, Medicine, immortality, divination, physiognomy, fortune-telling, Dunjia, Kanyu, and many more alchemy arts. In fact, in ancient China, except for rituals, music, calligraphy, mathematics, archery, and imperial control, everything else was called a hundred skills. They It can also be called alchemy.
The status of the alchemist class is extremely complex. Judging from the industry they are engaged in, there are full-time and part-time. In terms of style and taste, there are elegance and vulgarity. In terms of the nature of their activities, some are academics dedicated to the study of numerology. Others are Jianghu sects who sell their skills and make money. Their social status and family backgrounds vary widely. Some are from high-ranking families and some are from lower classes. If the alchemists are classified, they can be roughly divided into academics, hermits, monks, hangers-on, and merchants. , charlatans and other different types.
No one knew what kind of person Han Qing belonged to, nor did they need to know. Since Han Qing was an alchemist, his words must have some truth to them. So, with a response, everyone agreed to change the route, no matter how Su Ren explained it, it would not work. Even Liu Shuang, who couldn't even move, struggled to get on his horse, followed the brigade, and turned onto the side path.
Su Ren didn't believe Han Qing's words, but his opposition alone would not make any difference. He was coerced by a group of friends and subordinates. Su Ren thought of an allusion, the Chenqiao Mutiny. At that time, Zhao Kuangyin, Taizu of the Song Dynasty, was probably not what he is experiencing now. It's almost the same, but he is coercing his leader to become the emperor, and he is coerced by a group of damaging friends and disobedient subordinates to escape.
Rushing to the bank of the Huaihe River in one breath, it was almost dark. Su Ren originally planned to stay on the south bank for one night and set off tomorrow. Unfortunately, his words were ignored again. Those who were looking for boats were looking for boats, and those who were repairing bridges were building bridges. , not long ago, a simple floating bridge appeared on the Huaihe River. Moreover, Li Danghu and Wei Qing personally led people to cross the river for inspection. They stubbornly believed that the broken axle indicated that Su Ren would be unlucky. In order to avoid the tragedy, they would do anything to avoid it. Be cautious as if facing a formidable enemy.
Su Ren was carried by Huang Shisan, and Manniu was behind him, and he and Huang Shisan retreated across the pontoon back-to-back. The two of them did this under Gongsun He's instructions. Gongsun He thought that there was a sharp archer on the bank of the Huaihe River.
, this strategy, like meat between pancakes, can at least block an arrow for Su Ren.
Huang Shisan's hand strength was very strong. He was walking unsteadily on the pontoon bridge. He had to worry about the archers on the opposite side and maintain balance to avoid falling into the water with Su Ren, so his hand strength was even stronger.
The pliers-like fingers dug deeply into Su Ren's flesh. Su Ren, who was in pain, kept asking Huang Shisan to be gentle. After finally walking across the pontoon, as soon as he landed, Su Ren quickly checked his legs. They should have been pinched.
, for a moment, he felt that the legs were not his own. Looking back, he saw Huang Shisan and Man Niu staring around nervously, and Su Ren swallowed back the curse words.
Li Danghu was sitting on the bank of the river, and Wei Qing was responsible for exploring the way. When Su Ren crossed the river, Li Danghu led people over. Without lighting a torch, Su Ren vaguely saw Li Danghu behind him, seemingly escorting someone.
people.
"Who is this guy?" When Li Danghu came closer, Su Ren finally confirmed that he had indeed brought a person. He was already tied up with a rope, and the rope was cut into the flesh. If he used any more strength, he would strangle the person to death.
"A total of three came and two ran away. Wei Qing is chasing them. He said he was a commoner nearby, but it doesn't look like this."
"Is it really true?" Su Ren was surprised, and finally believed that Han Qing's trick of the charlatan was really fake: "Who sent it?"
Li Danghu shook his head: "He is very tight-lipped and doesn't say anything, but I found this in him." Li Danghu handed the thing in his hand to Su Ren.
Su Ren took it and looked at it for a long time without seeing what it was. He felt it was not jade, and then he felt relieved: "What is it? It feels like iron or copper."
"It's copper. It's the token of the Huainan Prince's Palace. This guy is probably sent by the Huainan Prince."
"Huainan King Liu An? Why did he want to kill me?"
Li Danghu shook his head: "With this evidence, as long as it is handed over to His Majesty, Liu An will at least be reprimanded when he arrives in Chang'an!"
Su Ren looked at the man. He was not tall, dark and thin, and he looked pretty capable. Because he practiced martial arts all year round, his eyes could actually shine in the dark. The man was also looking at Su Ren, with disdain in his eyes.
, actually raised the corners of his mouth and smiled.
After circling the guy twice, Su Ren suddenly asked: "Are you Liu Xiao's subordinate? Did he send you to assassinate Liu Shuang, the heir apparent of Hengshan Kingdom?"
"you……"
Su Ren smiled: "I guessed it right! It's really Liu Xiao's person who brought a token from the Huainan Prince's Palace and wanted to frame the Huainan Prince. You guys can't think of it."
"Hmph!" The man snorted coldly: "If I fall into your hands, I'll kill you if you want, no need to talk nonsense!"
"Still a loyal and righteous person? What I admire the most is a loyal and righteous person. I will let you go back after dawn. Go back and tell Liu Xiao that this method is what I have left. The prince Liu Shuang has decided to go to Chang'an. As a friend,
I will take good care of him along the way, so he doesn’t need to worry about his younger brother!"
"You want to let me go?"
"You are just a pawn. It doesn't matter whether we kill you or not. Since we can catch you once, there will be a second time. Once you cross the river, your Hengshan boundary will be over. This is your last chance. He dare not
Do it again."
Watching the guy being pushed down, Han Qing suddenly realized: "It turns out that the broken axle was caused by the crown prince. No wonder, no wonder!"
"Stop pretending. It's not like you don't know. Why is King Huainan willing to kill me? He has tens of thousands of gold with me. Who will make money for him if I die? Even if Liu Ci wants to kill him, Liu An will stop him.
Yes! How could this perfectly fine carriage be broken if it hadn't been tampered with? They just want to force us to take this road. The most annoying thing is you, knowing it and making them as tired as dogs."
Han Qing chuckled, lowered his head and said nothing.
Li Danghu looked at Su Ren and then at Han Qing, feeling very uncomfortable. It felt really bad to be fooled.
Everyone has crossed the river and the pontoon bridge has been demolished. Now that the result is known, there is no need to continue running for his life. No one cares whether Liu Shuang can return to Chang'an alive. As long as nothing happens to Su Ren, everything is easy to say.
The camp was built, the fire was lit, and we had a good meal after a tiring day. Just as we started eating, Wei Qing came back. Liu Xiao's people were not very good, and the two who ran away were also captured by Wei Qing. Su Ren did not
Li Danghu had no intention of interrogating him. He already knew the answer, so why bother interrogating him?
After hearing Hawking's explanation, Wei Qing shook his head and smiled bitterly. Without saying a word, he ordered people to put the two guys down and keep them under strict supervision while he went to get food for himself.
Liu Shuang was the last one to be carried over. The skills of those assassins were too poor. If they arranged the assassins on the south bank, they would be 80% sure of success. Unfortunately, they didn't expect it. After listening to people's comments, Liu Shuang had nothing to eat.
Appetite, his own brother wants to kill him, and using such despicable methods, no one will be happy if he does it.
After dinner, Su Ren did not go back to his tent, but turned a corner and entered Liu Shuang's tent. Liu Shuang was lying on the couch with a cold face. When Su Ren walked in, he realized that Liu Shuang was actually crying.
Sitting beside Liu Shuang's couch and patting Liu Shuang's shoulder, Su Ren sighed and said, "Don't worry, you still can't see through the things about your royal family? If your grandfather hadn't died early, you would have
It's only a matter of time before my father and King Huainan take action, you just haven't experienced it."
"But he is my biological brother, and my mother-in-law is also his mother-in-law. Could it be that for the sake of being the heir apparent, I would not even avenge my mother's great revenge?"
Su Ren scratched his head: "Let me tell you this! Both of you brothers have the desire to avenge your mother, but they just choose different ways. You chose the most direct and tragic way, while Liu Xiao took a roundabout way.
Strategy, when Liu Xiao and others come to the throne, Xu Lai's death will be imminent."
"Then what do you think I should do now?"
Su Ren shook his head: "You have to consider this yourself. The judgments made by others for you are not the final answer in your heart."
Han Qing opened the curtain and walked in: "Prince, don't worry, Mr. Su has promised to bring you to Chang'an safely, and those assassins will not attack you again on the road. But Prince, you still have to be more careful when you get to Chang'an. Liu Xiao is not the only one there."
, and there are others who will be in fear as long as the prince is alive, including Huainan King Liu An!"