THE NEW ERA OF SCIENCE WAS BORN 2

A young man read the contents in amazement. "Wow, this book is amazing! Many of them grow in the wild garden behind my house, but now I just find out that these plants are edible! This is really a new knowledge to me!"

A man added. "All this time I climb up the mountain but always end up getting confused about what kind of wild plants I should pick for our meals. But I am sure, I won't be confused anymore, thanks to the information in this book!"

A young woman muttered weakly, "Ah, why does this book just exist now? If it had been there a few months ago, my son and my husband would not have died of food poisoning!"

A new wave of euphoria soon permeated. Everyone was delighted to welcome Jiuhuang Bencao, which indeed opened up new horizons for the world of science. A new page of the world of science and technology had opened since its appearance. However, Zhu Su did not realize it. He was too focused on the joy of the people. A very wide smile adorned his face. So happy he was, because he could bring happiness to as many people as possible.

Zhu Su was unaware, the kindness and generosity he dedicated with all his heart, was eventually provoking a death trap to approach him.

The appearance of Jiuhuang Bencao spread a shaking wave all over Ming Empire. Not only in Kaifeng, but all over Ming Empire. And the response that the public gave to him was more than just positive. Ming people were so euphoric as they responded to Jiuhuang Bencao. Moreover, many people had their lives saved because of this book. They knew that they had been eating the wrong food and could immediately change the way of eating. They also became more hygienic and procedural in processing food, instead of just eating it directly, they processed it first right now. The Ming people were not only free from disease and food poisoning, they had also become more educated and hygienic. In fact, it turned out that Zhu Su became the pioneer of a new movement. So many people were trying to follow Zhu Su's footsteps, researching plants to save disaster-affected communities - this movement is known as the Esculentist Movement. This was something Zhu Su never predicted before. Now all scholars adored Zhu Su so much. Zhu Su's name was always discussed by the wider community since it had been in an uproar.

And, of course, this was heard by Zhu Di.

Rumilie wanted to use Zhu Di as a ticking time bomb for Zhu Su, it had been designed since long ago. It was not because Rumilie felt that he would lose so that he arranged a strategy to make Zhu Di as the executioner who would behead Zhu Su - no. It had been designed long before that moment. Rumilie managed to instill enormous suspicion and fear in Zhu Di's mind. It had been instilled for a long time, getting bigger and bigger from time to time. Right now, Zhu Di's suspicion of Zhu Su had entered a stage that was out of the normal. Everything about Zhu Su would be very disturbing for him.

And, Ming people's euphoric response towards Jiuhuang Bencao soon aroused his unease.

"The people adore Zhou Wang so much." Xiang Yugong reported. "Even those who never meet him personally are impressed by him. They... worship Zhou Wang as if he is God!"

Zhu Di immediately got up from his seat. "I want to watch it with my own eyes!"

Zhu Di had heard about Jiuhuang Bencao even before Xiang Yugong informed him.. The book also made a great impact for imperial officials and scholars. The court physicians discussed the contents of the book with gusto. The officials praised Zhu Su in excitement. Even though Jiuhuang Bencao was just published for only a few days, the impact had been extremely tremendous.

Even the officials can worship Su so much... how about the people?! That's why I have to watch it by myself, so I know what steps I have to take from now on!

Zhu Di disguised himself as a commoner, no one knew that he had left the palace to go to Kaifeng. Neither did Zhu Su. At that time, Zhu Su was very busy. He had been very busy for days, giving explanations to the people and scholars who still did not understand with Jiuhuang Bencao and wanted to research it much further. It was the same as today. Standing at the city center, Zhu Su was having a lively discussion with the people and scholars. All of them listened to him intently. And, when Zhu Su finished his explanations, everyone hailed.

"Long live His Highness!"

"His Highness is amazing! He also manages to eliminate the deathly disease in Shuizhen and Shuanghu! He is Hua Tuo who comes back to life!"

"Not only Hua Tuo, His Highness is the rebirth of Shennong, Bian Que, Zhang Zhongjing * , Sun Simiao... a combination of those Gods of Medicine!"

"Excellent intelligence, combined with extraordinary kindness as well! His Highness is not an ordinary human, His Highness must be the Incarnation of God!"

Zhu Di was so shocked as he figured out the reality. The people worshipped Zhu Su much more than he imagined before. His eyes went round, his mouth slightly opened. He was blinking in disbelief. He himself never received such great adoration from the people, but, they adored Zhu Su to such an extent.

Everyone was cheering for Zhu Su, adoring him so much. Zhu Su himself, kept smiling happily towards all of them. His joy made him miss that dangerous matter. He even did not know that his brother was watching him with eyes like an eagle which was about to pounce on its prey.

"Too bad that he only becomes Fan Wang and not Emperor!"

Zhu Di gasped. He turned his widened eyes at the man next to him, who just said in a low voice.

Another man beside him agreed, "That's right! Zhou Wang is so smart and kind, but he only becomes the ruler of Kaifeng. Only Kaifeng people live comfortably, yet other regions don't enjoy it."

"Even some areas like Shandong are very miserable. They became war zones during Jingnan Campaign, and now many of its population are abducted to do forced labor."

"Actually, our country needs the leaders who care for people, and not the leaders who enjoy people's suffering."

"Too bad, Fate wants the different."

"But, who knows, one day Zhou Wang will ascend the throne and become the Emperor. Ming will surely prosper if he becomes the emperor."

"Sire! I will punish them!" Xiang Yugong prepared to catch those chatting people.

Zhu Di stretched out his arms, but he said nothing. Xiang Yugong soon understood, and abandoned his intention.

Still remaining silent, Zhu Di kept observing Zhu Su, but his eyes flashed in a strange way. He watched his younger brother laughed happily, as he was surrounded by the people who were also staring at him with admiration... He kept staring at that scene without blinking.

His closed mouth ​​was the opposite of his heart which was burning ferociously.

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* Zhang Zhongjing = a Chinese pharmacologist, physician, inventor, and writer of the Eastern Han dynasty and one of the most eminent Chinese physicians during the later years of the Han dynasty. He established medication principles and summed up the medicinal experience until that time, thus making a great contribution to the development of Traditional Chinese Medicine. His famous works include: Shanghai Saying Lun and Jingui Yaolüe (Wikipedia).