General Qin

Li You's visit and departure evoked Zhao Tuo's lament about the passage of time.

More than ten years have passed by in a flash.

In the past, the mighty Zhonglang household general in the Qin Palace has now become a hermit pursuing immortality. The changes in the world have made Zhao Tuo feel complicated.

He couldn't help but look at Qin Palace.

Li Yousu, what about the emperor?

Zhao Tuo was worried about the emperor's health, just as the emperor was worried about his body. Soon the elderly imperial physician Ling Xia Wuji came to the Zhenguo Hou Mansion.

He came to treat Zhao Tuo on the emperor's order.

"I was infected by water poison. I ate mugwort, mugwort and other things on the way to expel a lot of poison from my body, but I am still a little weak during this period."

Zhao Tuo handed his hand to Xia Wuji to check his pulse, while talking about his physical condition.

Xia Wuqie nodded.

Marquis Zhenguo's complexion was slightly pale, and his pulse was a bit heavy, and he looked like he was after an indulgent act.

However, the Marquis of Zhen Guo has been in the army in Vietnam, so this problem should not have arisen. It seems that the water poison is still causing trouble.

"The disease caused by water poisonous insects is due to long-term injuries. The prince has withdrawn from Baiyue and driven the poison out of the body. In addition, he is young and strong, so there should be no serious problems. The old man will prescribe some medicine for the prince, and after taking it for a period of time, he will recover. .”

"When I heard Mr. Xia say this, I felt relieved."

Zhao Tuo silently watched Xia Wuqie write down the medical instructions. After he finished writing, Zhao Tuo spoke at the right time: "Xia Gong, I have something to ask, and I would like to ask Xia Gong for guidance."

Seeing Zhao Tuo's sincere expression, Xia Wuji couldn't help but was startled and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, please speak."

Zhao Tuo waved his hand and asked the waiter and Xia Wuji's entourage to leave. When there were only two people left in the room, he said in a deep voice: "Mr. different."

Xia Wuqi's expression suddenly changed and he said, "Do you know that this matter is a taboo?"

Zhao Tuo cried and said: "Zhao Tuo knows it, but I am very kind to you now. I also regard you as your father. I only hope that your father will be well. If there is any illness, I am willing to take his place." "

Xia Wuqe heard the sincerity in Zhao Tuo's voice, and thought of the emperor's concern for Zhao Tuo and the glorious moment of victory. He sighed: "I am also aware of the emperor's love for me, but this matter is taboo and cannot be done. Say it lightly. If the monarch no longer asks, I will treat it as if nothing happened. If the monarch insists on asking, I will tell you something, but the matter will also be reported to the emperor, so I ask the monarch to think about it. "

In Zhao Tuo's mind, the visibly darkened face of the First Emperor in the hall appeared, as well as his slightly weak voice when he spoke.

He took a deep breath, bowed to Xia Wuji and said, "Please tell me, Duke Xia. I would like to let your Majesty know about this matter."

Xia Wuji felt the sincerity in Zhao Tuo's words.

Knowing that Marquis Zhen Guo really cared about the emperor's health, he was not even afraid that such taboo matters would be known to the emperor.

In the entire Great Qin, the Marquis of Zhen Guo was probably the only one who dared to take the initiative to step into this minefield.

Xia Wuji said slowly: "This happened after the king left..."

Half an hour later, Zhao Tuo stood outside the mansion and watched Xia Wuchie's car drive away.

His face was calm, making it hard to tell, but the hands in his sleeves were already tightly squeezed together.

…

In the Qin Palace, the First Emperor lay expressionlessly on the couch, listening to Xia Wuji's report on Zhao Tuo's condition, and Zhao Tuo asking Xia Wuji about his health.

Zhao Gao, who was standing by, felt a chill on his back and sweat on his forehead.

This brother is too bold, isn't he afraid of breaking a taboo and being blacklisted by the emperor?

Zhao Gaoke still remembered that there was a time when Prince Fusu was concerned about the emperor's health and asked about it, but was scolded by the emperor in public.

If your biological son is treated like this, wouldn't your son-in-law be even more taboo?

However, what Zhao Gao didn't expect was that after hearing Xia Wuji's report, the First Emperor did not become angry. Instead, after a moment of silence, he suddenly smiled bitterly and said: "He still saw it."

"I originally didn't want to see him in his current state, and thought about summoning him to the palace to meet him when he was in a better condition. But this son cares about me, and he doesn't hesitate to ask questions even if he violates taboos. This kind of heart, the whole court Who among us can compare with him, I should not let him down. Zhao Gao, send an order for the Marquis of Zhen Guo to enter the palace."

Zhao Gao was secretly surprised and hurriedly agreed and ordered people to pass on the emperor's edict.

In the afternoon, Zhao Tuo accepted the imperial edict and entered the palace.

Compared with the many inconveniences in the court, this time Zhao Tuo was really close to the emperor and saw clearly what he looked like.

"Your Majesty, I asked the imperial physician today about your Majesty's illness. This is a serious crime, and I ask your Majesty to punish you."

Zhao Tuo apologized, but his eyes were fixed on the emperor's slightly dark face.

Judging from Xia Wuji's description, if Zhao Tuo's guess is correct, the First Emperor may have suffered from what later generations would call diabetes.

A sweet taste in the mouth, decreased vision, edema of the limbs, a dark and yellow complexion, etc. may indicate that the disease has reached an advanced stage.

Zhao Tuo is not an all-rounder. Regarding this disease, he has only heard that it is necessary to control blood sugar and relieve the disease by injecting insulin. Other than that, he knows nothing about it.

With the medical technology of this era, I am afraid there is no treatment method.

Terminal illness.

Zhao Tuo's mind flashed over all the trust and favor the emperor had shown him since he entered Qin. He felt sad and his eyes couldn't help but turn red.

The First Emperor looked at him, skipped the words of punishment, and hummed: "The majestic General of Qin, the Marquis of Zhenguo, who I personally named, came to the palace to see me in this New Year, but he didn't even have a smile on his face. Marquis of Zhenguo, Give me a smile and don't make such a gesture."

"only."

Zhao Tuo responded. He knew that the emperor probably didn't want to see him behave like this, so he hurriedly collected his mind and tidied up his appearance.

The First Emperor nodded with satisfaction. He waved Zhao Gao and others out until only he and Zhao Tuo were left in the room.

He said calmly: "Xia Wuqi should have told you about my situation. However, I feel okay during this period. There will be no problem in living for a few more years. There is nothing to be sad about."

Zhao Tuo was speechless.

The First Emperor felt good about himself, mainly because diabetes was a chronic disease, and the pain and oppression it caused to his body was not as great as some acute diseases.

Therefore, he had just planned to let Zhao Tuo stay in Baiyue for a while to stabilize the immigration matter. He was confident that he could hold on for a few more years.

But in fact, most people who suffer from this disease die from complications. Once complications occur, they are likely to die within a short period of time.

No one can say when he will eventually die.

Zhao Tuo could not bring up "death", so he could only advise: "I heard that this disease is the most taboo for honey, sugar and other things. I also ask your majesty to avoid eating honey, sugar and other things for the sake of the country and the country."

"Huh? Tell me not to eat these things, Zhao Tuo, Zhao Tuo, you are so brave!"

The First Emperor's eyes widened, a little dissatisfied.

Regarding whether the emperor's condition worsened, Zhao Tuo would not give in. He said: "I am thinking about your majesty's health, and I am admonishing all the people in the world. I... want the sun in the sky to set a little later."

At the end of his words, Zhao Tuo's voice was full of sadness, and he couldn't help the sadness in his heart.

The First Emperor trembled, and he heard the strong emotion contained in Zhao Tuo's words.

"That's all... I won't eat it from now on."

The First Emperor shook his head, but there was a slight arc at the corner of his mouth.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhao Tuo breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he didn't know how to treat this disease in ancient times, as long as he didn't eat anything that could cause severe fluctuations in blood sugar, it would probably delay it longer, right?

The First Emperor saw Zhao Tuo's expression in his eyes, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "I said before that after you come back from capturing Baiyue for me, I will make you the prime minister and the ruler of the world. I will do this. Arrive. However, the Prime Minister is the auxiliary of the country, involving hundreds of officials and people. His responsibilities are heavy. You should not take over rashly just after you come back. You should get familiar with it in Xianyang for a while. In addition, I have another task for you. "

"Zhao Tuo, you first become a young man. This time, I don't need you to come up with anything new. I just want you to handle the matter of the imperial mausoleum for me. You, Zhao Tuo, want all the objects in the mausoleum." Take a look and arrange... my future residence for me."

Zhao Tuo said in a trembling voice: "I obey your Majesty's edict."

"Well, I don't have to worry about you doing the work."

The First Emperor smiled and spoke.