The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

"Ants like sweet things, so... after Lao Du went to the toilet, the ants came over to smell the smell and gathered together, which proved Lao Du's condition." Li Fu said: "This disease, this symptom, let me explain, it is eating too much sweets, which exceeds the processing capacity of the kidneys, which leads to the excretion of excess sugar in the urine. Every time Lao Du eats a little sweet, he is burdening his body. When this burden is too heavy for Lao Du to bear, it will be a big deal."

"Didn't the imperial physician say so? It's just that what the imperial physician said may make people feel confused, and it is not as shocking as what you see with your own eyes." Li Fu continued to explain.

"So I said that it is useless to just take medicine to control it, because Lao Du is still constantly absorbing sugar when he eats and eats other things every day. The body cannot handle these sugars. Relying on medicine to help manage, maintain the current situation, and regulate the body.

But this is only a temporary solution, and as the illness lasts longer, the effectiveness of the medicine will gradually decrease. So, first of all, you have to rely on medicine, and secondly, you must reduce the intake of sugar, that is, eat less sweet things."

"According to the prescription given to Lao Du by the imperial physician, take medicine on time, and Lao Du will adjust his diet in the future. There is no problem. If you are thirsty or want to eat fruit, there is a fruit that you can eat. Even if you eat it every day, there is no problem at all. On the contrary, it is good for the condition." Li Fu said.

"Don't keep me in suspense, what fruit?" Li Shimin asked.

"Pears, and northern pears are the best." Li Fu said: "Pears can be used as medicine, with a slightly cold nature, sweet and slightly sour taste, and enter the lung and kidney meridians. It can produce body fluids and moisten dryness, clear away heat and resolve phlegm, and is mainly used to treat fever, loss of body fluids, thirst, and thirst."

"This is also suggested by the imperial physician." Du Ruhui nodded in agreement.

"When you are thirsty, eat one or two pears. If you still feel thirsty, eat more pears until you are no longer thirsty."

"If it is not the season for pears, eat some white radish, too."

"If Keming's condition is like this, can it really be controlled?" Li Shimin heard Li Fu say this, and a little hope flashed in his eyes.

Li Fu's tossing and turning all confirmed his words. Even if it felt outrageous, it was correct.

If the condition can really be controlled, or even Du Ruhui can be cured, it will be a blessing for the court and the Tang Dynasty.

"Yes." Li Fu said confidently.

Diabetes, in modern times, people have to control their diet while taking metformin, not to mention the slow-acting Chinese medicine in ancient times.

Besides, drinking bitter medicine soup every day for the rest of your life, maybe one day you will lie in the yard late at night, looking at the bright moon in the deep sky, muttering to yourself:

"What fun is there in my life..."

"If so, Keming, you must do as Huairen said, and I will also let the imperial physician check your pulse and physical condition every day." Li Shimin said: "In addition, you are working in the palace, and I will send fresh pears to you every day, including your home."

Li Shimin waved his hand.

What is a pear? Du Ruhui is more important than all pears.

Alas?

More important than all pears?

Du Ruhui was extremely moved at this time.

Just because of his illness, His Majesty and King Jingyang went to great lengths to let him witness it with his own eyes and let him believe it.

His Majesty even allowed him to go to the toilet outside Liangyi Hall.

He was so concerned about his illness.

How could he not be moved?

"I, your Majesty, thank you, King Jingyang." Du Ruhui bowed and saluted the two of them: "I will take good care of myself, be loyal to your Majesty, and work hard for the Tang Dynasty!"

I originally thought that I came to Liangyi Hall alone because your Majesty was angry or something.

Unexpectedly, it was for my own health.

Du Ruhui was extremely moved.

"As long as Minister Du takes good care of himself, my second brother will have nothing else to ask for." Li Fu smiled and said, "My second brother is worried about Minister Du's recent health condition. I heard him say that, so I had to pull you over to do these things.

Minister Du is a humble gentleman. I was offended just now."

Li Fu bowed to Du Ruhui.

After all, it is inappropriate to let a gentleman of noble birth and well-educated go to the toilet in the palace in broad daylight.

But Li Fu had no other choice.

"No, no, no, the King of Jingyang is doing this for me, I understand." Du Ruhui said, "Thank you, Your Highness."

Du Ruhui was not an ungrateful person.

He felt the concern of the emperor and the King of Jingyang for his health.

"Keming, the Tang Dynasty needs you, the court needs you, and I can't live without you." Li Shimin looked serious."If you do as Huairen said, the condition can be controlled and there are signs of improvement. You... have to resist some appetite."

"I understand." Du Ruhui responded.

Because of Du Ruhui's illness, Li Shimin no longer wanted to talk to Du Ruhui about the salt and iron power issue.

Let Du Ruhui take care of it first. Anyway, things need to be done slowly and there is no need to rush.

Don't let Du Ruhui worry about this matter again.

Li Shimin was really worried about Du Ruhui's health, so after discussing this matter in the side hall, Li Shimin issued an order to let the palace eunuchs send pears to Du Ruhui's home and to the place where Du Ruhui worked in the Ministry of War.

Guarantee that Du Ruhui can eat when he is thirsty.

Watching Du Ruhui leave the side hall, Li Fu also bowed and said goodbye.

Originally, Li Shimin mentioned Du Ruhui's matter, and he happened to think of it.

Now that we are here, let Lao Du live a few more years. It is better than dying in the early years of Zhenguan, although we don't know how many years exactly.

Just live your life to the fullest.

"If there is nothing else, I will take my leave. I have to go back to the manor after noon today." Li Fu said.

"Well, go ahead. Cheng Qian and the others should have packed up. When the time comes, let them go directly to Jingyang Palace to meet you and go to the manor together."

"Okay, then I will leave first."

On the way out of the palace, Li Fu looked at the sunny sky outside and smiled helplessly.

In his previous life, the elders in his family had the same problem as Lao Du, otherwise he would not know so much.

Now, by chance, it is Lao Du's fault.

It is not easy for people with diabetes to control their mouths.

But Li Fu was thinking again, who is Du Ruhui? Can he be the same as ordinary people? His willpower must be stronger than that of ordinary people.

Since he said it and promised it, there is no problem in being self-disciplined.

After all, he is a famous prime minister in history.

Such a person is terribly strong, unlike the stubborn ones. The stubborn ones tell him that he can't eat this or that if he has this disease.

The stubborn ones just reply with two words, it's okay!