Chapter 39

As the Yellow Turban spoke, Ju Shou and Cheng Xu couldn't help but frown. They finally understood why Liu Yao so despised these Yellow Turban-wearing Taoists. If this method could cure diseases, then the Han Empire wouldn't have so many people dying from illnesses every year.

"Is that so!!! Then let me see how your Great Virtuous Teacher blesses you." A cold smile appeared at the corner of Liu Yao's mouth. "Shi A, break one of his legs for me."

"Understood." In the next moment, Shi A appeared beside the Yellow Turban and kicked him.

A scream of pain echoed, and the next moment, the Yellow Turban was rolling on the ground, clutching his leg in agony.

Liu Yao watched this with satisfaction and looked at the others with disdain. "What's wrong? Now that your companion is in trouble, why don't you take out the talisman water and let your Great Virtuous Teacher save him?"

"This..." The Yellow Turbans were drenched in cold sweat, at a loss for what to do. They naturally knew that the talisman water was just a deception.

"Hmph, still dare to say you're not spreading heresy." Liu Yao snorted. "Get out! If I see you spreading heresy in my Youzhou again, watch out for your lives!!!" Liu Yao didn't want to kill these people; he wanted them to deliver a message to Zhang Jue. Youzhou would not allow the Yellow Turban sect to exist, to prevent them from causing trouble in the future and adding to the problems.

"Thank you, sir, thank you, sir." The few people bowed repeatedly. Then they lifted their injured companion and disappeared from the crowd like the wind.

"How about it, Gongyu, can you see through these people's schemes?" Liu Yao asked.

Ju Shou frowned and said, "My lord, these Yellow Turbans are not only spreading their influence and heresy in our Youzhou, but also in Ji, Qing, and other regions. It seems they have grand ambitions."

Liu Yao looked up at the sky and sighed, "Indeed, Gongyu, the world is about to be in chaos. But this is also good. Only in chaos can we fish in troubled waters and rebuild a new Han in the turbulent times."

Ju Shou thought for a moment and said, "Then, my lord, how should we handle these Yellow Turbans? Should we inform the court?"

"No!!" Liu Yao shook his head. After all, the Yellow Turbans still had some use. "Gongyu, pass my order. Command the secret agents in all regions to closely monitor the activities of the Yellow Turban sect. And do not allow any Yellow Turban followers to spread their teachings in Youzhou. If discovered, drive them out immediately. If they return, execute them without mercy."

"Understood." Ju Shou responded. Cheng Xu, standing beside him, was very pleased. Liu Yao was not a man of weak will but decisive and ruthless. Only such a person could achieve great things.

After resolving the Yellow Turban issue, Liu Yao remembered the wandering doctor standing nearby, watching. From his skills just now, Liu Yao knew he was no ordinary doctor. He wanted to approach and make acquaintance.

But at this moment, Shi A directly blocked Liu Yao, looking vigilantly at the doctor. Liu Yao was surprised by Shi A's actions.

Seeing this, Shi A leaned in and whispered, "My lord, be careful, this man is a skilled warrior."

Liu Yao was startled. If Shi A was cautious, the man was definitely not ordinary. He didn't expect this seemingly ordinary doctor to have such martial arts skills.

"Hehe, I am just a wandering doctor, I have no ill intentions towards you, sir. There's no need to be so cautious." The old doctor said calmly.

Shi A was like a cat with its fur standing on end, shocked. The voice he just used could only be heard by Liu Yao and himself. But the doctor, standing four or five zhang away, could also hear it, making him even more cautious.

"No problem." Liu Yao moved aside Shi A and walked forward slowly. "I am Liu Yao, Governor of Youzhou. May I ask for your name, sir?"

"I am Hua Tuo, Hua Yuanhua, paying respects to the Governor." Hua Tuo bowed.

"You are Hua Tuo." Liu Yao couldn't help but exclaim in shock and joy. Shocked because throughout China's five thousand years of history, there were many great doctors, such as Bian Que, Sun Simiao, and Li Shizhen. But the most well-known was undoubtedly Hua Tuo. In the previous life, people who were skilled in medicine were often called "as good as Hua Tuo," showing Hua Tuo's fame and medical skills.

As for the joy, there were many reasons. First, the epidemic in front of him could be solved. Second, Huang Zhong's son, Huang Xu, had improved over the years but was not completely cured. Liu Yao had sent people to look for Hua Tuo, but because Hua Tuo's whereabouts were unpredictable, they never met. Today, Hua Tuo came on his own. With Hua Tuo's help, Huang Xu's illness would surely be cured, and he could give Huang Zhong an answer. Lastly, traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes health preservation. If Hua Tuo could be retained, he and his subordinates would no longer be troubled by illness. With Hua Tuo's care, living to a hundred years old might not be a problem. Longevity was something every ruler dreamed of, and even Liu Yao couldn't be exempt.

Hua Tuo was also startled by Liu Yao's actions and asked, somewhat puzzled, "I am indeed Hua Tuo. Sir, do you know me?"

Liu Yao quickly grabbed Hua Tuo's hands, as if afraid he would run away. "Mr. Hua, I have finally found you. I have sent many people to look for you over the years, but we never met. Today, my wish has finally come true."

Hua Tuo was moved by Liu Yao's actions. He usually traveled alone, curing people, and although he received gratitude, such enthusiasm and sincerity were unprecedented. Moreover, the person in front of him was a governor, a high-ranking official.

"I dare not, I am just a simple man from the countryside, how can I receive such courtesy?" Hua Tuo waved his hands. "I wonder what the governor needs from me. If there is a relative who needs my treatment, I will do my best."

"Let's talk about this later. Let's first deal with the problems in front of us." Liu Yao decided to resolve the epidemic first, as Huang Xu's condition could wait.

"You are right, sir." Hua Tuo remembered the villagers waiting for him.

"Doctor Hua, do you have a way to treat this epidemic? What if it spreads?" Liu Yao asked, somewhat worried.

"Sir, this epidemic can be cured with a few doses of medicine. As for the spread, there's no need to worry. Just isolate the healthy villagers from those infected, and burn all their clothes and utensils. The epidemic will not spread outside." Hua Tuo said confidently.

Hearing this, Liu Yao said anxiously, "Then, Doctor Hua, what are you waiting for? Write the prescription quickly. My pharmacy is open to you."

Seeing Liu Yao's urgent manner, Hua Tuo was moved. He had never seen such a caring official. He developed a good impression of Liu Yao.

Hua Tuo quickly wrote the prescription. Liu Yao immediately ordered his guards to get the medicine and burn the patients' clothes. Even Ju Shou and Cheng Xu helped. But they felt no discomfort; instead, they respected and were more loyal to their lord, who cared for the people like his own children.

It took them half a day to resolve the issue. By then, the sun was slowly setting below the horizon.

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