Chapter 40

"In desperation, I had no choice but to take out this ancestral precious carved bow to sell."

"If you are interested, young master, you can buy this precious carved bow."

"But please... be sure to treat this bow well."

As the saying goes, a single penny can stump a hero.

If it weren't for the lack of money, why would this strong man be reduced to this?

However.

When Gu Yi heard the strong man finish his life story, the expression on his face became increasingly strange.

Combined with what Zhao Yun had just said to him.

Gu Yi, who was familiar with the history of the late Han and Three Kingdoms, felt more and more that...

This person in front of him was likely Huang Zhong!

Thinking of this, Gu Yi simply said:

"Strong man, I can see that this precious carved bow is both your ancestral heirloom and a comrade who has followed you for many years."

"Please take this bow back quickly; do not take it out to sell again."

"But as for treating your son's illness, I hope to be able to contribute."

"This..."

After hearing what Gu Yi said, the man's face turned red instantly.

He subconsciously wanted to refuse Gu Yi's kindness.

But thinking of his son's painful appearance lying on the bed, he finally had to nod silently.

However, he was not a person who did not know how to repay kindness.

He bowed respectfully to Gu Yi and said:

"Thank you, young master, for your help."

"I am Huang Hansheng; if there is anything you need in the future, please feel free to command me."

Confirming that the person in front of him was indeed Huang Zhong, Gu Yi could not help but feel overjoyed.

Historically, Huang Zhong's recorded military achievements began in the third year of Chuping (192 AD).

At that time, as a man from Nanyang, he became a general under Liu Biao's nephew, Liu Pan.

And the city where Liu Pan was stationed was Changsha.

Given the quite good diplomatic relations between Liu Biao and Dong Zhuo, Liu Pan was appointed as a General of the Rear.

As for the position of Administrator of Changsha, it was held by Zhang Ji, also known as Zhang Zhongjing.

Looking at it this way, as a man from Nanyang, it is highly probable that Huang Zhong stayed in Changsha to treat his son's illness.

It's just that I don't know what kind of changes happened in between.

According to records, Huang Zhong's son, Huang Xu, passed away during the Chuping era.

According to Gu Yi's guess, it is highly probable that it was because they were constantly on the road, which delayed the best time for treatment.

And now.

If Huang Xu can be successfully saved, it will surely win the heart of this fierce general, Huang Zhong.

Over sixty years old, with a head full of silver hair, Huang Zhong was still able to behead Xia Houyuan under Mount Dingjun!

Not to mention him in his prime?

Huang Zhong did not have much money on him.

His son Huang Xu lived with him in a small inn on the outskirts of the city.

Gu Yi and Zhao Yun followed Huang Zhong there.

Along the way, they chatted a lot about Huang Zhong's previous experiences and Huang Xu's condition.

According to what Huang Zhong said.

Gu Yi inferred that Huang Xu was likely weak at birth and caught a cold, which left a root cause for illness, leading to his poor physical condition.

However, when he saw Huang Xu, he was still shocked by the emaciated Huang Xu.

At this moment, it would be better to say that Huang Xu was not just weak, but that his life was not long.

It is no wonder Huang Zhong was so anxious.

In this state, if he is not treated immediately, even if a divine physician were reborn, there would be no way to save him.

Thinking of this, Gu Yi said:

"Hansheng, find a stable carriage and send your son to my residence."

"Then invite a physician to treat him."

"Don't rush around in the coming days; just stay in my residence for now, how about that?"

"This..."

Gu Yi's promise to contribute to treating Huang Xu's illness already made Huang Zhong feel guilty.

To trouble Gu Yi again at this moment, this honest man Huang Zhong was really a bit embarrassed.

"Alright, stop dawdling."

"Treating the illness is the priority."

After speaking, Gu Yi did not wait for Huang Zhong's reply and simply asked Zhao Yun to quickly find a carriage to send Huang Xu back to the residence.

Subsequently, Gu Yi went to the Prime Minister's residence in person to inform Old Dong of this matter.

And he hoped that Old Dong could send a physician with decent medical skills to see Huang Xu.

Old Dong was a person who cherished talent.

After hearing what Gu Yi said, he didn't say a word and directly sent people to the palace to bring over several highly respected imperial physicians.

These imperial physicians might not necessarily be comparable to eternal famous doctors like Zhang Zhongjing or Hua Tuo.

But being able to treat the Emperor in the palace is in itself an affirmation of their medical skills.

After several people examined Huang Xu's condition.

They believed that although it could not be cured at the moment.

It was no problem to save Huang Xu's life from the gates of hell.

For this, Huang Zhong was extremely grateful.

It was visible to the naked eye that after drinking the medicine left by the imperial physicians, the expression on Huang Xu's face was much better.

It was not like before, as if he were about to die at any moment.

After the imperial physicians left, Huang Zhong knelt on the ground with a "thump" to thank Gu Yi for saving his life.

"Hansheng, what are you doing?"

"Get up quickly."

Gu Yi helped Huang Zhong up from the ground.

But Huang Zhong insisted on thanking Gu Yi for saving Huang Xu's life.

Thinking for a moment, Gu Yi said:

"Since Hansheng insists, it would not be good for me to refuse."

"Moreover, Young Master Huang's illness does indeed require quiet recuperation, and it is not suitable to travel in the near future."

"How about this, Hansheng, you stay and serve as the commander of my personal guards, how about that?"

To this, Huang Zhong naturally nodded and agreed without even thinking.

For some time before, the captain of Gu Yi's personal guards was Zhao Yun.

But after making meritorious service at Hulao Pass, Zhao Yun was appointed as a Captain.

The position of captain of Gu Yi's personal guards naturally became vacant.

Now, Huang Zhong's arrival just filled this vacancy.

And for Huang Zhong, this was also an excellent arrangement.

He could both repay Gu Yi's kindness and take care of his sick son Huang Xu at any time.

It could be said to be killing two birds with one stone.

Having accepted such a fierce general as Huang Zhong, Gu Yi's mood also became very good.

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