CHANGE THE DREAM

The Prescriptions for Universal Relief, or in the Chinese language is called Pu Ji Fang, really cannot be compared to Xiu Zhen Fang. If Xiu Zhen Fang is a simple and practical pocketbook that can be carried everywhere, then Pu Ji Fang, on the other hand, is burdensome to be carried around. Because it is a giant medical book. Zhu Su planned to record as much medical data as possible there. He would record everything relates to medicine - the basic theories of Chinese Medicine, Methods of Diagnosis, prescriptions, acupuncture, Qigong and breathing exercises and techniques, then all about various diseases, such as internist, surgery, gynecology, obstetrician, dermatology, and so on. Even Zhu Su planned to fill it with other philosophical theories such as Daoism and Buddhism.

The prescriptions Zhu Su had collected were numerous. The librarians of Yingtian Palace also helped Zhu Su to find ancient medical books that were lost during the war. There were more than 60 thousand recipes he had collected. Zhu Yunwen had given permission for Zhu Su to call the Team of Wellbeing to Yingtian, therefore they could contribute to complete Pu Ji Fang just as they had done at the previous time. The nine-person Zhu Su's Team of Wellbeing, together with Qu You and former officials in Kaifeng, they were thirties in total. Not all of Zhu Su's assistants participated. The rest still stayed at Yunnan to run the medical centers that were advancing very fast right now.

"Liu Ku, I want you to participate in the completion of Pu Ji Fang."

Zhu Su still tried to ask Liu Ku to make contribution, just like the time when the Changshi helped him compile Xiu Zhen Fang before. Because instead of volunteering to participate, Liu Ku kept quiet and stayed away from Zhu Su. It was the same at this moment. He only looked at the twilight sun which was glowing at the piled snow in a tree branch.

Liu Ku turned around, stared at Zhu Su. "Your Highness, in my prediction, Jianwen Emperor will be dethroned within less than a year. If you keep focusing on this war then I think you can have the opportunity to become Chancellor when Yan Wang becomes Emperor."

For a moment Zhu Su was perplexed. "Liu Ku... I'm not talking about that topic..."

"The time for you to pretend to be "The Outstanding Physician who Helps People" is over, Your Highness. Now it is the time to return onto your original purpose, to become the former Zhou Wang, to aim at greater power. So, please, focus on rebuilding your power. Instead of completing book like this. Ming needs a great leader much more than a healer."

"You are wrong. Ming requires a healer much more than a leader."

The snow on one of the tree branches had melted, it thus dripped, made a soft "tick" sound.

"Do you know who is the most respected person in the whole country? The Leader. Why do I become a prince and the head of a big city? Is it because I am smart, or I have helped people, or make any contribution to this country? No, it is just because I am the son of Leader. The people work so hard while I just get pleasure, but I get more respect than those who have actually contributed more to society. Those who have worked so hard and all-in, the results of their hard work are instead neglected, the proof is that if somebody humiliates them, the humiliator will be still fine. Meanwhile, if somebody opposes me, the punishment waiting for him is severe torture, or maybe a death sentence. That condition, then encourages so many people to be eager to become leaders rather than helpful people. But what they are pursuing is only the part of luxurious and pleasurable life. So, is that to be such kind of leader, which we are supposed to do in our only-once lives? Yet anyway, I don't want to be that kind of leader."

"You certainly won't be that kind of leader, Your Highness. I can feel the aura emitted from everyone. And your "Aura" shows that you aren't a fake leader, that's why I am willing to follow you."

"Well then, because I possess such kind of aura, then you are attracted to follow me, right? The aura which encourages me to devote myself to this world and realize something meaningful in life, instead of doing something destructive such as fighting for power?"

Liu Ku was stunned. He kept silent, until a few minutes had passed. Then he huffed.

"I lost, Your Highness," He said with a chuckle. "Well, I will help you complete your book. Help you realize the meaningful purpose in your life."

Zhu Su's eyes sparkled instantly. "Really... Liu Ku?! Thank you very much!"

Liu Ku only nodded with curving a little smile.

***

Gao Qing also joined Zhu Su to come to Yingtian, but he still remained the same, unwilling to involve with their activity. He did help Zhu Su a lot in completing Pu Ji Fang, since he was happy as Zhu Su was willing to hear his advice. He gave so much advice on this and that, but he did it from the mountains. He still chose to stay in the mountains even though he had arrived at Yingtian. Zhu Su should climb up the mountain everytime he wanted to meet with the teacher.

"What is the pleasure of living on the mountain, Sir Gao?" Zhu Su could only shake his head as he found Gao Qing sitting on the top of the mountain one more time, and still remained in his original seated position.

"Young people like you won't understand. This is the happiness when we get free from all bonds of this world."

The mountain breeze blew, patting Zhu Su's face when he shook his head again. "If you are still like this, when Pu Ji Fang is published later, you will not be rewarded as a contributor, it's a pity, isn't it?"

"No big deal. I help you because I want to help you, not because of yearning for reward."

The mountain breeze blew again. This time, Gao Qing turned his head, looking at him.

"I've enjoyed everything I can enjoy. So I just want to focus on walking through The Path of Daoism more seriously right now. I will return to Nature. And I can do it in my birthplace. It is you who have given me such a blessing reward by taking me to return home. That's enough for me, Boy. I don't need anything else."

Gao Qing patted Zhu Su on the shoulder. "I have gained my happiness. So, don't care for me anymore. Now it is your turn, to gain your happiness. By creating something useful for the whole humankind, and for the entire universe."

Zhu Su stared back at Gao Qing who was now smiled warmly. Slowly, he nodded.

"Alright, my Teacher. I will always remember your advice. I will try my best to fulfill this mission."