Sun Quan was also puzzled and thought that Taishi Xiang was confused because of his anxiety. He advised: "Don't worry, my dear nephew. Just tell me what you have seen and heard during your trip. I will do my best to help you."
Taishi Xiang said, "Lord Wu, I have already found out that Hua Tuo is in Xiangyang. I would like to ask him to treat my father's injury."
Hua Tuo is actually in Jingzhou
Everyone was shocked and looked at Liu Qi with unfriendly eyes, thinking, "You kid, there is a miracle doctor hidden in your territory, but you are deliberately not telling me, right?"
Liu Qi looked innocent and said in astonishment: "Mr. Hua did go to Xiangyang at the beginning of the year, but there are many famous doctors in Jiangdong, and their treatment methods are similar. Why did we have to go all the way to invite him?"
Huang Gai was furious: "Recently, everyone in the city has been discussing this matter. Only the great doctor Hua Tuo can save Zi Yi. General, have you not heard of this?"
Liu Qi shook his head and said, "We usually rest in the inn, and we strictly order the servants not to go out, for fear that they will cause trouble."
Huang Gai was so angry that he blew his beard and glared: "You... General Liu, are you really just here to get married?"
Liu Qi looked aggrieved: "I am a foreign visitor. If I go around asking for news about Jiangdong, that would be inappropriate, right?"
"You..." Huang Gai was so angry that he stamped his feet and said, "Why don't you send someone to invite Doctor Hua here as soon as possible?"
Liu Qi was still puzzled: "Is Hua Tuo really that powerful?"
"Oh my! You really are holding a treasure and don't even know it."
Cheng Pu could not help it, so he stepped forward and recounted the glorious history of Sun Quan defending Xuancheng. Sun Quan's face turned pale and he became restless when he heard it.
"I never thought Hua Tuo had such a talent!" Liu Qi suddenly realized and nodded, "Then go and ask him to help. Saving lives is the most important thing!"
"It's too late, too late!" Taishi Xiang stamped his feet and cried, "My father only has ten days at most. How can we wait for the miracle doctor to come? What's more, the miracle doctor is in Xiangyang, teaching students, seeing patients and writing books. He may not be willing to come."
"What should we do?" Huang Gai and others were all anxious.
As military generals, they are well aware of Taishi Ci's value. If he can survive, Jiangdong's combat effectiveness will rise to a higher level.
Taishi Xiangyan said: "For now, we have no choice but to transport my father to Jingzhou and ask Dr. Hua to help."
"How can this be done?" Sun Quan was shocked and waved his hands, saying, "Zi Yi is our Jiangdong general, how can I send him to Jingzhou?"
Taishi Xiang knelt down and cried again, "My father doesn't have many days left. If he is not treated, I can no longer serve the Marquis of Wu."
"This..." Sun Quan was stunned and speechless.
Cheng Pu said, "Saving people is the most important thing. Since our two families have already formed an alliance, you can send Ziyi to Jingzhou for treatment and return after he recovers. I think General Liu will not be embarrassed, right?"
Liu Qi nodded and said, "I just said that I have always respected General Taishi. As long as Hua Tuo can save his life, I will naturally help him with all my strength. I am just afraid that the journey will be bumpy and General Taishi will be too sick to bear it."
Taishi Xiang turned to Liu Qi and knelt down, "Can you please ask Mr. Hua to go to Xiakou, and my father will rush over by water to meet him, and then ask Mr. Ji to take care of him, maybe he can save his life."
Liu Qi helped Taishi Xiang up and nodded, saying, "Human life is at stake. I will do my best to help you. But to be honest, I am still ill and Ji Miao needs to make medicine for me. I am afraid I cannot come with you. You need to ask another doctor to accompany you."
“This…” Taishi Xiang was so anxious that he burst into tears again and looked at everyone helplessly.
They were all companions who had been through thick and thin together and had a very deep friendship. Now that Taishi Ci was seriously injured and critically ill, everyone was anxious and sad.
Dong Xiyan said, "Why not ask Yu Zhongxiang to come along? He can treat injuries and is also acquainted with Hua Tuo, so he can be there to take care of us."
Upon hearing this, everyone turned their eyes to Sun Quan. Yu Fan was convicted and exiled by Sun Quan, and only with Sun Quan's nod could he be released.
At this point, Sun Quan had no choice but to sigh and said, "I exiled Yu Fan only to wear down his character. Since he is familiar with Hua Tuo, he can go with Hu Ziyi, which can be regarded as making up for his crime."
"Thank you, Lord Wu!" Taishi Xiang was overjoyed and thanked Sun Quan and Liu Qi: "General, I will never forget your kindness."
"How could I be someone who would watch someone die without helping him?" Liu Qi warned earnestly, "Your father is seriously ill and needs precious medicinal herbs. It will cost a lot to go to Jingzhou, so remember to bring plenty of money when you leave."
"Ah?" Taishi Xiang was stunned, unable to react. The civil and military officials of Jiangdong immediately looked at him with contempt.
Liu Qi looked at everyone as if it was a matter of course and said, "Who will treat you if you don't pay?"
Sun Quan waved his hands impatiently and said, "Go ahead and treat it. Whatever you spend will be charged to my account."
"Then I can make arrangements with confidence!" Liu Qi was overjoyed. He said goodbye to Sun Quan and hurried away with Taishi Xiang to prepare for the rescue.
"Hmph, if you forget your principles for the sake of profit, you will never achieve anything great!" Sun Quan's face was gloomy, but he curled his lips and sneered.
Everyone shook their heads and sighed. How could such a handsome young man, a royal noble, a wealthy family, and a local lord be so obsessed with money and behave like a mercenary businessman
Only Zhou Yu had a deep look in his eyes. He glanced at Lu Su beside him, and the two of them smiled knowingly. Liu Qi's move was not just as simple as love of money.
Sun Quan returned to the topic and said, "Taking Huainan is the most urgent task. What Liu Qi just said makes sense. Crossing the sea to take Guangling is no small matter. We need to make preparations early. Who should be the commander?"
Yan Jun immediately said: "The Grand Commander-in-Chief will train the navy and lead them to the sea. The Huainan troops can be led by General Cheng Pu."
Cheng Pu quickly refused, "No, there can't be two suns in the sky, and there can't be two commanders in the army. Orders can't be carried out, and prohibitions can't be stopped. This is a big taboo in the army! Gongjin is very strategic and strict in managing the army. I am willing to obey your orders."
Gu Yong then recommended Huang Gai and others, but the generals refused, unwilling to take responsibility. They knew they were not as good as Zhou Yu in military strategy and just wanted to follow orders.
Kan Ze and others supported Zhou Yu in taking full command of the army. When the navy was dispatched, Zhou Yu did not have to lead the troops personally, but only needed to make plans in Qu'a and Niuzhu.
Lu Su was very surprised and couldn't help but look at Sun Quan. In the past, Zhou Yu was the commander-in-chief and led the three armies. Why was there a sudden fight for the chief commander today
Yan Jun was Zhang Zhao's disciple. He recommended Cheng Pu to command the infantry. Each of the officials had his own candidate. Could it be Zhang Zhao's instruction
Zhou Yu, on the other hand, had an indifferent expression, his eyes on his nose and his nose on his heart. He stood there motionless, listening to everyone's argument, as if it had nothing to do with him.
Just as Lu Su was about to step out, Zhang Zhao took the lead and clasped his fists, saying, "Gongjin is a man of great talent, both civil and military, and has great prestige. He is qualified to be the commander-in-chief of the three armies. I think the position of the Grand Commander does not need to be changed."
As soon as Zhang Zhao said this, all the officials stopped talking. The civil officials were headed by him, and the military generals all agreed that Zhou Yu had to be the commander-in-chief.
Seeing that everyone agreed, Sun Quan immediately appointed Zhou Yu as the governor of Huainan, commanding the three armies. He started preparations for taking Huainan that same day and decided on the specific strategy in private.
After everyone left, Sun Quan left Zhang Zhao alone and asked, "You previously thought Gongjin was arrogant and unworthy of the great responsibility, why are you taking the initiative to recommend him today?"
Zhang Zhao said helplessly: "Gong Jin is also a minister entrusted with the care of the orphan. He has led the army for many years and has a very high prestige in the army. The generals obey his orders. If I don't recommend him, I am afraid that I will anger the people."