Chapter 551 She likes me!
Chapter 551 She likes me!
Near noon, Lu Yunyi put on his armor.
He rode his horse to Puzikou City on the north bank of Yingtian River.
He stood in front of the city gate, looking up at the towering city walls.
As well as the shocking defensive facilities on it, his thoughts were surging in his eyes.
During his time in the Ministry of Works, he gained a certain understanding of various types of construction.
Facing the hedgehog-like Puzikou City,
Some new ways to break it emerged in my mind.
For example, the two huge suspension bridges at the city gate are maintained every month.
But aging is inevitable over time.
If we concentrate our firepower on it, we can easily break the suspension bridge.
Then the entire Puzikou city can be surrounded with the help of the moat.
For example, most of the huge crossbows and crossbow carts on the city walls are fixed on the bricks and stones of the city walls.
Although these bricks and stones are hard enough, their toughness is far less than that of concrete.
To deal with this type of fortification, you only need to equip a highly accurate catapult, and there is no need to destroy the fortification directly.
Just shoot at the masonry to destroy its original structure.
At that time, we can take the opportunity to attack the city, which is much wiser than forcing the city under the hail of bullets.
Thoughts keep popping up in my mind.
Lu Yunyi couldn't help but sigh that people really need to be exposed to more new things.
Only through the collision of different knowledge and experience can better ideas and clues be generated.
He carefully looked at Puzikou City three times.
He had different insights every time, which made his originally slightly gloomy mood slightly better.
At this time, the city gate guard Lu Chen heard that Lu Yunyi had arrived and hurried over to greet him.
Although he is old, he is very agile.
Coming closer, he bowed respectfully:
"Greetings, Lord Lu!"
"Lord Lu, I haven't seen you for many days, but you look more energetic than ever." Lu Yunyi dismounted from his horse, jokingly saying with a smile.
The smile on Lu Chen's face instantly blossomed, and then turned into uncontrollable joy.
As he followed Lu Yunyi forward, he said:
"The day before yesterday, I received a transfer order from the Governor's Office.
I was ecstatic to be transferred to the front line of the northern expedition army and to go with the army."
Then, Lu Chen took a deep breath and bowed to Lu Yunyi again:
"After much inquiry, I learned that it was General Lu who proposed it at a military meeting.
The Governor's Office then made up its mind to let us, the remaining generals, go with the army.
Thank you, Mr. Lu, for this.
I will always remember your kindness and generosity. Please accept my greetings."
"Hey!" Lu Yunyi quickly helped him up.
The Lu Chen in front of him was no ordinary person. The fact that he was in charge of guarding such an important city showed that he was deeply trusted by the court.
"Lord Lu, your words are too kind. The court will not forget you generals who have performed your duties conscientiously.
Let Lord Lu be stationed in Puzikou City for many years,
It’s not that I have forgotten you, but that I have great trust in you.
Lord Lu, don't be modest. You deserve everything you have today."
Lu Chen sighed heavily, with a look of emotion on his face:
"Master Lu, please don't say that. I have been in Puzikou City for so many years.
I have seen too many generals who are frustrated and unhappy.
Today, Lu Chen has the opportunity to go to war.
It was all thanks to General Lu’s righteous words, and Lu Chen would like to thank him again.”
Lu Yunyi accepted his thanks calmly, nodded slightly, and then pointed to the city gate:
"Lord Lu, be prepared. This northern expedition is different from the past.
But there is still a certain degree of danger, so be careful and don't let excitement get to your head.
I have traveled to many places, and my biggest realization is,
No matter what kind of danger you face, you must not lose your composure and must remain calm."
"Thank you for your teachings, Lord Lu. I will keep them in mind."
After bidding farewell to Lu Chen, Lu Yunyi went to the front army scout camp.
I met Liu Heiying in the central military tent.
Liu Heiying sat behind his desk as usual, which was piled with densely packed documents.
However, this time he did not check the paperwork;
He stared at the three prescriptions with an extremely serious expression.
Standing aside was a middle-aged man in his thirties with ordinary looks.
Seeing Lu Yunyi coming in, he hurriedly bowed and Liu Heying also stood up suddenly.
"Brother Yun'er, you are here"
"what happen?"
Lu Yunyi's expression was no longer as relaxed as when he was outside, but became extremely solemn.
Liu Heiying looked at the middle-aged man and ordered:
"Tell me about it."
Lu Yunyi raised his hand to interrupt: "Who is he?"
The middle-aged man bowed respectfully:
"Reporting to Lord Lu, my name is Yang Yishan.
Now he is practicing medicine in Jurong County, Yingtian Prefecture. Three generations of his family have been practicing medicine, and all of them are clean people. "
Liu Heiying moved closer and whispered:
“This person was found through the shopkeeper of Zuixianlou. He has a clean background and is fairly reliable.
Yang Shiqi also knew him and had seen him before."
Lu Yunyi nodded and sat down with three prescriptions:
"Tell me, what's wrong with these three prescriptions?"
Yang Yishan took a few steps forward and said respectfully:
"Reporting to Lord Lu, there is nothing wrong with these three prescriptions individually.
They are all tonic prescriptions and are very expensive.
But if these three prescriptions are used together, there may be some disadvantages. "
A trace of gloom flashed in Lu Yunyi's eyes, murderous intent emerged faintly, and his face became gloomy.
Yang Yishan didn't dare to breathe.
After Lu Yunyi carefully read the three prescriptions:
"What are the disadvantages? Please tell me in detail."
Yang Yishan took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:
"Reporting to the Lord, the Phellodendron chinense and Anemarrhena asphodeloides in the first prescription are bitter and cold, and have the effects of clearing away heat and purging fire, nourishing yin and moistening dryness, and can be used to clear and reduce false fire.
The cinnamon and aconite in the third prescription are very hot and are mainly used to warm and nourish the kidney yang.
The heat-clearing and fire-purging effects of Phellodendron chinense and Anemarrhena asphodeloides are exactly opposite to the warming-yang and cold-dispersing effects of Cinnamon Bark and Aconite.
If the two are used inappropriately in combination, for example, if one has a constitution of yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire, but mistakenly uses warming medicines such as cinnamon and aconite, it will make the virtual fire more active, and further aggravate symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and irritability.
On the contrary, if the main symptom is kidney yang deficiency, but the heat-clearing drugs such as Phellodendron chinense and Anemarrhena asphodeloides in Dabuyin Pills are mistakenly used,
It may cause more serious damage to Yang Qi and aggravate symptoms such as chills, cold limbs, and pain in the waist and knees. "
Lu Yunyi frowned. With his current knowledge, he could still understand what was said.
From this perspective, these three prescriptions are like two different paths.
One yin and one yang, they just happened to come together.
"go on."
"The peony bark in the second prescription is bitter, pungent, slightly cold, and can clear away heat, cool blood, and activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis.
In the prescription, it plays the role of clearing away the pathogenic fire and restraining the nourishing and greasy nature of drugs such as Rehmannia glutinosa.
The cinnamon twig and aconite in the third prescription are warm in nature. Cinnamon twig is pungent, sweet and warm, which can help yang and transform qi. Aconite is pungent, sweet and very hot, which can replenish fire and assist yang.
The cold nature of peony bark and the warm nature of cinnamon twig and aconite are opposite to each other in terms of medicinal properties.
If the symptoms of kidney yin and kidney yang deficiency are not obvious,
For patients with simple kidney yin deficiency, using cinnamon twig and aconite may damage yin and increase fire.
Aggravate the symptoms of deficiency-heat caused by kidney yin deficiency.
For those with simple kidney yang deficiency, if they use a large amount of heat-clearing products such as peony bark, it may damage the yang energy and aggravate the symptoms of yang deficiency. "
Liu Heiying, who was standing by, was completely confused, especially about the efficacy and names of the herbs.
Even though this is the second time I've heard it, it still feels complicated and confusing.
"Just tell me the result!" Liu Heiying emphasized.
Yang Yishan bowed quickly, not daring to slack off in the slightest:
"The first and second prescriptions can be used together to complement each other in warming and nourishing effects.
However, the third recipe conflicts with the first two in some aspects and cannot be used together.
Of course, if the third recipe is used alone, it can also have a nourishing effect.”
After hearing this, Lu Yunyi completely understood.
Each recipe is good if you look at it individually, but they become ineffective when mixed together.
"What will be the effect if all three prescriptions are taken?"
Yang Yishan was slightly stunned, and quickly explained:
"General, nourishing substances have always been gentle and nourishing, in order to correct the body's biases.
However, if the three prescriptions are taken together, it will make it difficult for the human body to distinguish its own specific biases, which may lead to some unpredictable consequences.
As for the specific consequences, please forgive me, General.
I am a person of limited talent and knowledge, and can only think of this step."
The corners of Lu Yunyi's mouth twitched slightly, but in the end he was unable to force out a polite smile.
He waved his hand: "I know."
Liu Heiying made a gesture to invite Yang Yishan to leave, and then instructed Hu Xiaowu who was standing at the door:
"Give the money and send Doctor Yang back."
"Yes!"
When the curtain of the tent was completely drawn,
Liu Heiying walked closer and said in a heavy voice:
"Brother Yun'er, there is something very strange."
"What?" Lu Yunyi raised his head, looking puzzled.
“Zhu Jinyu’s consultation fee is not cheap.
On ordinary days, treating some noble ladies would cost at least fifty taels of silver.
Even when he was in a clinic, the patients were all dignitaries.
That would be even more expensive, at least a hundred taels of silver.
Only when facing some poor students, clerks and officials,
The fee will be less, three taels of silver,
Can."
There was a hint of hesitation in Liu Heiying's voice.
He heard it clearly at home at that time.
The consultation fee of one hundred taels of silver has already been mentioned.
It was Zhu Jinyu himself who said that the family rule was three taels of silver, and only then did he accept three taels of silver.
But when he checked recently, he found that this was not the case at all.
Lu Yunyi frowned, looking hesitant:
"It doesn't make sense. Since she is so famous,
If there really was a problem, how could such a big flaw be revealed?
With just a few inquiries, you can find out something is wrong."
Liu Heiying looked at Lu Yunyi strangely and waved his hand in front of his face.
"What are you doing?"
"Brother Yun'er, you can't treat people differently just because they are good-looking."
Liu Heiying raised his voice and explained:
"Now all of this is based on the premise that we suspect she has a problem.
If there is no such doubt, if you are a normal person,
After knowing this, he would definitely be secretly happy and feel that Zhu Jinyu treated him differently.
Brother Yun'er, didn't she leave you a business card?
If you think about it carefully, when these two are combined, isn’t it a bit ambiguous?”
Liu Heiying scratched his head, looking like he was scratching his head:
"What was the illusion you told me about last time, Brother Yun'er?"
The next moment, Liu Heiying's eyes lit up:
“Yes, yes! She likes me! That’s it.
If you were a normal person, would you think so? "
"What do you mean I'm a normal person?" Lu Yunyi frowned even more tightly.
Liu Heiying waved his hands quickly:
"Anyway, that's what I mean. Just tell me if it's possible."
Lu Yunyi pinched his brows and gently closed his eyes.
A feeling of heaviness came over my eyes and head.
He felt a little regretful and secretly swore in his heart that he would not stay up late next time!
After a long time, he slowly opened his eyes and nodded tentatively:
“There might be this illusion.”
"Snap!" Liu Heiying clapped his hands violently.
"That's right, maybe this is a deliberate bait.
If you were a normal, hot-blooded man, you would have been hooked into a fish!"
Lu Yunyi understood what he meant, but it seemed a bit far-fetched no matter how he thought about it.
Would the Imperial Guards use such a matchmaking method? Obviously not.
Would the Jinyiwei and the enemy underestimate them so much? That was even more impossible.
However, Lu Yunyi also became secretly alert in his heart.
Maybe the enemy and the Royal Guards found that their original methods were not working.
It is possible that they will adopt this seemingly simple yet clever method of "the fool defeats the master".
Lu Yunyi looked at the three prescriptions in his hand and fell into deep thought.
After a long time, he felt his head was in a mess, with sleepiness and fatigue filling the air.
He looked at Liu Heiying and asked:
"What do you think we should do now?"
Liu Heiying saw that the atmosphere in the military tent had eased slightly.
Then he put away his playful smile and became serious:
"Brother Yun'er, you can't take these medicines.
I even felt that the two prescriptions given by the imperial physician were no longer suitable for me.
Medicines might conflict with something and cause bad consequences.
But Zhu Jinyu is a bit tricky.
How about we try to use our own tricks against them?"
Speaking of this, Liu Heiying's expression became a little strange:
"By then, I will have a Jinyiwei sleeping next to me, and Brother Yun'er, you will have a Jinyiwei sleeping next to you.
That's absolutely amazing.
We also have to thank Mao Xiang for being so generous."
Hearing this, Lu Yunyi couldn't help but laugh out loud:
"It's strange, when I don't want to get entangled with women, they come one after another.
I want to get along well with women, but there are so few of them. It's really strange."
Liu Heying scratched his head. It seemed that no matter what time, there was always a shortage of women around Brother Yun'er.
Even in Gyeongju, Brother Yun'er is very popular with women.
Lu Yunyi sighed and threw the three prescriptions on the table beside him:
"It seems that it is right not to take this medicine."
"Ah, Brother Yun'er, you didn't eat."
"I know exactly what's wrong with me, otherwise wouldn't it be a waste of time to read the medical books?"
Lu Yunyi rolled his eyes at him and said,
“Investigate Zhu Jinyu carefully to see if she has had any contact with the Jinyiwei stronghold we have control over.
In addition, call her to your home and check Hua Jieyu's health.
Observe whether there is any communication between them, and pay special attention to Zhu Jinyu."
"By the way, send someone to her hometown in Yiwu to check.
See if she was in her hometown recently.
Is she really Zhu Zhenheng's granddaughter?
Liu Heiying nodded solemnly, thinking that these were all good ideas:
"I understand, Brother Yun'er.
But isn't this a bit too much of a fuss?"
"We can't let our guard down, the situation is getting more serious.
Just now when I entered the city, Lu Chen told me that he was going to the war."
"What? Even he was transferred?"
Liu Heiying widened his eyes and exclaimed.
Lu Yunyi nodded:
"At this critical time, even someone like him was replaced.
This shows that people in the palace are suspicious of many people and would rather let someone go than let him go.
We should also learn from the palace and not let our guard down!
We must strictly check the people around us.
Even if there are suspicious people, we must be aware of them and keep them under our control."
"I understand, Brother Yun'er.
In addition, Zhang Yu came to report the other day.
Many officials who went to the countryside had some strange behaviors.
Maybe it's the Jinyiwei, or maybe it's a spy planted by other forces."
Lu Yunyi nodded:
“This was something that had been anticipated.
If there were no Jinyiwei among them, then the commander Mao Xiang should just go home and get out.
Don't pay any attention to them.
The business has its own rules. As long as you do not break the rules of the business, you can ignore them."
"I understand, Brother Yun'er."
Lu Yunyi rested for a while.
Then he slowly stood up and began to tidy up his appearance in front of the bronze mirror.
"Brother Yun'er, what are you doing?" Liu Heiying looked suspicious.
"What should I do? I'll take the bait and test her bottom line."
(End of this chapter)