Everyone in today's society knows that those so-called elixirs contain a lot of heavy metals. If you really eat them, they will not be of any benefit to people. However, people of this era are not aware of this. They only think about pursuing good health and even immortality. They don't care what harmful substances are in those things. If they don't eat them themselves, they will feel at a loss if others eat them.
Ordinary people naturally don't have such an opportunity. They have just reached the level of food and clothing. The prices of these pills are very expensive. After Li Xiang was reborn, this kind of thing was finished in the East Palace and the General Tiance's Mansion, but it was still popular in other places. Li Xiang had no way to make those people give up their hobby. Anyway, their bodies are their own. You can eat whatever you want. If you really die at that time, just don't regret it.
Of course, Li Xiang has repeatedly emphasized to those who are related to him that those things are absolutely not to be eaten. Of course, some people don't listen. For those who don't listen, Li Xiang will never say it a second time. You are playing with your own life.
Li Chengqian believed Li Xiang's words very much and did not touch those things at all. Even when his illness was the most serious, Li Chengqian did not touch those things. But he ate too much when he was young, and now there are a lot of heavy metals in his body. Those things are very serious harmful substances. Even in modern society, there is no way to take those things out. In the society of the Tang Dynasty, there is even less way.
Li Xiang originally placed his hopes on the traditional Chinese medicine of this era. If there really were famous or miraculous doctors, perhaps Chinese medicine could be used to resolve the problem. Now it seems that he was too optimistic. Even if those people had superb medical skills, their understanding of Chinese medicine might not reach the standards of later generations. The current number of Chinese medicines is still far behind that of later generations. So even if Li Chengqian recovers this time, he will be struggling to survive if he encounters a similar situation next time. It can be blamed on the fact that he ate too much in his early years.
"What are you talking about, Father? It's just a minor cold, a very minor illness. The reason it hasn't healed for so long is because you've been confined in the room. From now on, get more fresh air every day. I believe you'll be able to get out of bed in ten days at the latest. Also, drink plenty of water every day."
Li Xiang told Li Chengqian some common sense he knew. Although these things could not make Li Chengqian get better quickly, as long as Li Chengqian listened honestly, it would be better than before. Li Chengqian had no doubts about Li Xiang's words, because his son was different from others and could often say some very useful things. If he did not have his son, the royal struggle would be so fierce, and he might even lose his life now.
"Let's not talk about my illness. Since you said you can get better, you will get better soon. This time you returned to Chang'an, but it was really not the right time. Your uncle and brothers are back. None of these people are easy to deal with. They have suffered a lot in the past. I have to hold on. If I can't, these people will cause you a lot of trouble. Although they won't pose much of a threat to your position, they will greatly change the current situation. I also know what you have been thinking. If they don't do anything excessive, you will be able to maintain the current situation. The battlefield can't afford any delays."
Li Chengqian sighed helplessly. His strategic vision was a bit short-sighted. He did not understand what Li Shimin meant. He thought that Li Shimin's illness from the previous two years had recurred and he wanted to create some trouble for Li Xiang. If Li Xiang had been used during the northern expedition against Xueyantuo, there would not have been more than 20,000 casualties. However, Li Shimin did not want Li Xiang to hold too much power, so he sent King Wu Li Ke instead.
What was the final result? The prince who resembled Li Shimin initially won on the battlefield, but later on it became too difficult. He lost more than 20,000 soldiers and almost lost himself. It can be said that this was his biggest failure in recent times.
In the end, Li Xiang was still needed to clean up the mess. If Li Xiang's men had not arrived quickly, King Wu Li Ke might have lost his life on the grassland. His own life was a small matter, but when a prince of the Tang Dynasty lost his life in a foreign war, the political impact would definitely be far-reaching.
And no one can bear it. In the subsequent wars, many people will definitely be timid, and it will be impossible to obtain the greatest strategic benefits in the shortest time.
"Father, that's not the case. I already talked to Grandfather about it yesterday..."
Li Xiang said in a low voice, and told the whole story. Li Chengqian's eyes became bright again. As long as Li Shimin did not go against Li Xiang, then everything would not be a problem. Li Chengqian knew that his body was almost hollowed out. He had not done any serious work in his early years, and his body had suffered as a result.
But he still hoped that his son would be able to take over smoothly. Even if he did not take over from himself, he would take over from Li Shimin. In history, there were very few Huang Suns who took over directly, so Li Chengqian wanted to live longer. Once he could not hold on, he was afraid that none of his younger brothers would be able to settle down. According to their thinking, everyone was born in the palace, and no one was necessarily reserved for that position.
"If that's the case, then it makes sense. However, you still have to be careful. Even if it's something your grandfather says personally, you can't believe it. You must hold on to the power in your hands, especially your military power. At the same time, you must deploy a large number of personnel around to monitor military movements around the capital. You must not allow your own troops to be transferred without your knowledge."
Li Chengqian was already very tired, but thinking about this matter, he still had to give the necessary instructions. Although Li Xiang had thought of many things, Li Chengqian had always emphasized that as long as he had the army, he would be able to deal with any changes in the capital. But if his direct troops were transferred away, a disaster would probably come, and he would not be able to overcome this hurdle no matter how he dealt with it.
