HLnovel Chapter 578 The Cool Breeze of the Wei and Jin Dynasties
Chapter 578 The Cool Breeze of the Wei and Jin Dynasties
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at the protagonist, He Yan. How was this any different from publicly exposing his dark past? It was so embarrassing!
He Yan: Damn it, the descendants don't respect their ancestors at all!
"Moreover, he has a vast network of connections; both He Jin and Cao Cao are figures who have left a significant mark on history."
"As a scion of a prominent family and a representative figure of Wei-Jin metaphysics, many of his actions would be imitated by others, which is known as the celebrity effect."
"In particular, He Yan gave his own account, saying that after taking the Five-Stone Powder, his body was in excellent condition, everything was good, he seemed to be strong and healthy, in short, his body was hot and excited, in one word, great!"
"Apart from He Yan, others who tried it also experienced a process of physical arousal and fever, and it is said to have a key effect—increasing libido."
"But in fact, all these phenomena indicate poisoning. At that time, many doctors strongly advised against the use of Wushi San, such as Huangfu Mi of the Jin Dynasty and Sun Simiao of the Tang Dynasty."
"The reason is that many people who took this powder during the Wei and Jin dynasties suffered from its harmful effects, and its side effects were quite significant, such as dizziness, fainting, and paralysis."
"For example, Pei Xiu, a famous minister of the Wei and Jin dynasties, died after taking the powder improperly. There were many others who developed pustules after taking it."
The crowd of Wanchao: They've really eaten it to death! ? ? ?
"However, even with these unfortunate souls, not many people cared that the popular style of loose-fitting clothes and wide sleeves at the time was because after taking the medicine, the body would feel warm, and even in the cold winter, one could go shirtless."
Lin Ke searched for several paintings in the style of the Wei and Jin dynasties and then presented them to everyone.
In the Qin and Han dynasties, whether it was the emperor and his officials or ordinary soldiers, many people were stunned. Their clothing was so revealing! The clothes were practically tank tops!
"This shows that initially, people may not have realized the harmful effects of Five-Stone Powder, and it even became a trend among scholars during the Wei and Jin dynasties."
"But by the time regret is discovered, it is too late to undo the damage. For example, Emperor Ai of Jin, Sima Pi, and Emperor Tuoba Gui of Northern Wei both died suddenly because of it, and were irritable and easily angered."
"During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the pure conversations, metaphysics, and Five Stone Powder that were popular among aristocratic families were said to be a way of escaping reality. From the fall of the Han Dynasty and the establishment of the Cao Wei regime to the establishment of the Western Jin Dynasty, it was only a few decades."
"And the Jin Dynasty, an era that only had filial piety left, how many people lamented the emergence of heroes during the Three Kingdoms period, only to find that the Eastern Jin Dynasty was established within a few decades."
"The Han people lost the Central Plains and the north, and their gentry migrated south. Perhaps under these circumstances, the soldiers of the Eastern Jin Dynasty began to numb themselves and avoid the inescapable predicament!"
"But when it comes to hardship, who can compare to the ordinary people struggling to survive?!"
During the Tang Dynasty, Cheng Zhijie cursed and insulted He Yan's ancestors for eighteen generations. In his opinion, it was He Yan's boss who was taking Five-Stone Powder for no reason, which was harmful to people!
He just couldn't understand why those famous scholars of the Wei and Jin dynasties were so engrossed in idle talk and using Wushi San (a type of Chinese herbal medicine). They spent all their time studying this instead of studying something serious. If everyone were to imitate them, the country would cease to exist!
"Your Majesty, the Wei and Jin dynasties were fortunate that this substance was only popular among the nobility. If the common people were to take it, the harm would be even greater!" Cheng Yaojin was furious at the thought of this!
Li Shimin agreed, saying that whether it was idle talk or taking medicine, even if it was an escape from reality, one should not indulge in such things and neglect state affairs!
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