Physician of the Song Dynasty: Zhang Kai and Li Qingzhao have a private life-long contract

Cuju is a big hit.

With the tacit approval of the Empress Dowager, the new style of Cuju soon spread out of the palace.

The new style of kicking and the change of using the romantic eye as a goal make Cuju suitable for all ages. The addition of military elements makes Cuju extremely interesting and competitive without losing the competitiveness.

Coupled with the influence of today's officials personally reforming Cuju, the new Cuju has replaced the traditional Cuju almost overnight and has become the new favorite of Kaifeng City, popular in the streets and alleys.

Business in the Song Dynasty was prosperous, but entertainment facilities were extremely scarce. Listening to music was only a pleasure for the rich. Ordinary people were bored. The new Cuju appeared at the right time. The threshold was low and everyone could participate. Competitions between two teams could often be completed. Thousands of people gathered to watch.

Soon, the new Cuju attracted the participation of all people in Kaifeng City and became an indispensable part of Kaifeng citizens' life.

However, the popularity of Cuju aroused the dissatisfaction of the die-hard conservatives in the court. More than 20 people chased the ball all over the court, just to kick a ball. In their view, it was simply unreasonable.

There are thousands of people watching and cheering, but they are not engaged in production and are just playing.

In addition, today's officials are personally reforming Cuju, which in their view is even more treacherous and deviant. Now they are standing on the commanding heights of morality and severely criticizing Zhao Xu.

"I would like to report to the Empress Dowager that Cuju has become a popular practice among the people now, and there are even people who specialize in Cuju who do not engage in production and make a living from Cuju."

"Whenever there is a Cuju competition, there are many onlookers, and addiction is common."

"The King of Chu has such a slim waist that many people in the palace starve to death. The officials are the current emperors. Not only is he addicted to Cuju, which has attracted people all over the world to imitate him, but he also asked the Empress Dowager to order a ban on Cuju in the world."

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In the Chui Gong Hall, Zhao Ting, the imperial censor, spoke righteously and severely denounced the popular behavior of Cuju among the people.

Soon a group of conservative ministers came forward to remonstrate, strictly prohibiting the practice of Cuju, and asked the officials to correct their evil ways.

Sitting on the throne, Zhao Xu's expression remained unchanged. He had already expected the opposition from the conservatives, and he explained calmly: "Zhao Aiqing doesn't know something. Cuju is not useless, but it can strengthen the body. This is my fault." My personal experience is absolutely no lie!”

"I'm afraid it's not just for physical fitness. It is said that after the new Cuju became popular, the number of Cuju injuries increased sharply. The orthopedic department of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital is very popular, and Dr. Fan will take care of his own business."

Upon seeing this, Lu Dafang immediately expressed support.

Fan Chunren shook his head and objected: "Cuju has been practiced since ancient times, and Taizu and Emperor Taizong also had pictures of Cuju. This is a folk custom and it is difficult to change it. Moreover, even if the fracture is broken, it can be cured by a traditional Chinese medicine hospital. There is no danger. I am afraid that Cuju should be banned. There is overwhelming public dissatisfaction, so it would be better for you ministers to put your minds on state affairs."

Fan Chunren objected without hesitation, saying that he was not trying to support Zhao Xu, but that Cuju was not as harmful as kissing someone or binding feet, and that the ministers in the court were entangled in such trivial matters as simply delaying state affairs.

All the ministers in the court were immediately embarrassed. Fan Chunren used their objections to the incest and the ban on Cuju, leaving them speechless.

The Empress Dowager also nodded slightly, forbidding incest and footbinding was supported by righteousness, but banning Cuju in the world was just too full and thankless.

Lu Dafang said resolutely: "There is no harm in the people of the world practicing Cuju. Officials shoulder the responsibilities of the world, how can they indulge in Cuju? Moreover, Fan Zheng, the imperial doctor, instigated officials to practice Cuju, so they should be severely punished."

From the perspective of conservatives, the government's reform of Cuju is extremely dangerous. This precedent must not be set and must be nipped in the bud. In particular, the initiator Fan Zheng must be driven away from the government.

"Lord Lu, you are overly worried. Fan Zheng has worked hard since he became an imperial doctor, and the officials' bodies have become stronger day by day. This is something that is obvious to all. Besides, Cuju is a folk game. Firstly, it can be used for leisure and entertainment, and secondly, it can strengthen the body. This is To achieve the goal of killing two birds with one stone, Mr. Lu, please don’t go overboard.”

Su Che also retorted loudly, saying that in his opinion, Cuju was nothing, and that the official's health was the top priority.

Suddenly, among the three prime ministers in the court, two supported Zhao Xu, and only the conservative Lu Dafang opposed it. Suddenly, the trend of the court changed drastically.

Seeing all this, Zhao Xu couldn't help but think of Fan Zheng's theory that good medicine tastes bitter. As long as it is a beneficial reform and as long as the benefits outweigh the disadvantages, people will naturally support it.

At that moment, Zhao Xu said loudly: "My dear friends, you should put state affairs first and don't delay the government affairs because of my private affairs. Now that my body and bones have improved greatly, I will definitely play less Cuju in the future and practice Taizu Changquan diligently."

"The officials are wise!"

Suddenly, all the ministers in the Manchu Dynasty shouted loudly, and even some conservatives greatly appreciated Zhao Xu's obedient attitude.

Queen Mother Gao saw this scene silently and did not say a word.

Zhao Tingzhi and Lu Dafang were unable to succeed and left the matter alone.

Everyone was secretly anxious. With Fan Zheng, the vanguard of reform, by the side of the officials, I am afraid that the officials will be more determined to reform. This is not a good thing for the conservatives.

After the court meeting, Zhao Xu did not continue to play Cuju. Instead, after practicing Taizu Changquan, he studied his lessons directly, so that Lu Dafang, who came to teach, could not find any faults.

"The officials are wise!" Fan Zheng praised.

Zhao Xu shook his head and said: "Hua Tuo's unique skills are like Ling Chi's. Patients with intestinal carbuncle still grit their teeth and endure it. I just played Cuju a few times less, so what does it matter?"

Fan Zheng nodded silently. Zhao Xu has indeed changed a lot from before. He no longer has the overly sensitive and impulsive personality before.

However, just as Zhao Xu was listening to Lu Dafang's lecture attentively, a scream suddenly resounded throughout the palace.

"What's going on?" Zhao Xu was suddenly surprised and asked quickly.

A eunuch immediately went to inquire about the news and soon came back with a report: "I have informed the official family that the King of Jinkang County came to play in the palace and injured his foot while playing Cuju with His Highness King Shen and others. The Empress Dowager asked Imperial Physician Fan to go immediately. Seek medical attention.”

"Zhao Xiaojian?" Zhao Xu frowned. Zhao Xiaojian, the king of Jinkang County, was the crown prince of King Yong. He usually pretended to be filial to please the imperial grandmother, which made him quite unhappy.

However, after all, Zhao Xiaojian was injured, so he couldn't ignore it, so he immediately visited with Fan Zheng. Lu Dafang also followed after seeing this.

"Ah, Imperial Grandmother, my grandson is in pain!"

Before the three of them arrived at the Cuju field, they heard the heart-rending cry of pain from a young man.

"Why hasn't Dr. Fan arrived yet? Why don't you hurry up and hurry up!"

The anxious voice of Queen Mother Gao came from the side. When Zhao Ji Cuju was injured, it was Fan Zheng who treated him. Now that Zhao Xiaojian was injured, Queen Mother Gao immediately thought of Fan Zheng.

"To report to the Empress Dowager, the humble minister Fan Zheng has been summoned." Soon, Fan Zheng and three others appeared.

I saw a 14 or 15-year-old boy in brocade clothes sitting on the ground holding his feet and crying loudly in pain. Next to him, King Yong Zhao Hao had a worried look on his face. Seeing Fan Zheng arrive, Queen Mother Gao breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Doctor Fan, please give Xiaoer immediate medical treatment and see where the injury is."

Fan Zheng took the order and immediately leaned over to check Zhao Xiaojian's foot injury.

"What's going on?" Zhao Xu frowned when he saw Zhao Bai standing aside.

Zhao Bai said aggrievedly: "Today, the king's brother came to the palace to accompany the emperor's grandmother. He insisted on waiting with me to play Cuju. He injured his foot just after playing for a while."

Zhao Xu suddenly frowned and secretly exclaimed that it was bad luck. There were constant disputes about Cuju in the court. Now Zhao Xiaojian was injured while Cuju in the palace. It was like a leak in the house and it rained all night.