chsdbacks Chapter 73: A Profound Theory of Integrating Military Strategy with Medicine – A World-Shaking Insig
Chapter 73: A Profound Theory of Integrating Military Strategy with Medicine – A World-Shaking Insig
Chapter 73: A Profound Theory of Integrating Military Strategy with Medicine – A World-Shaking Insight
I. The shared origins of medicine and military personnel establish our fundamental principles
Chen Shanhe appeared calm and composed, speaking with a steady and resolute tone. Continuing from the previous round of medical theories, his gaze was calm yet sharp as he looked directly at Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming, who stood intently before him.
He no longer confined himself to the common, simple medical principles of Yin and Yang, Qi and Blood, and the superficial and the substantial. He spoke of the most profound and unique truths of enlightenment that few in the world could comprehend.
Using the two real and stubborn ailments he had just cured—the elderly Mrs. Zhou's back and leg pain and the elderly Mrs. Xu's liver stagnation and insomnia—he calmly and composedly launched into this earth-shattering and profound discourse in front of everyone.
Chen Shanhe spoke at a measured pace, with clear enunciation and powerful, resonating deeply with every word.
"The way of practicing medicine is the same as the art of war; the principles of treating illness are like those of commanding troops."
"The human body is like the vast land and rivers of the world; the crisscrossing organs and meridians are like the city walls, passes, and transportation routes used to defend against enemies."
"The pathogenic factors that grow and linger in the body and disturb the body's vital energy are like a fierce enemy army that crosses borders and enters the country; all kinds of herbs and medicinal materials in the world are like soldiers that doctors dispatch to fight on the front lines."
Upon hearing this earth-shattering opening statement, Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming were both jolted, their eyes widening in disbelief.
The two subconsciously exchanged a glance, and in each other's eyes they saw unprecedented shock, astonishment, and utter bewilderment.
The two doctors had practiced medicine for half their lives, read countless medical classics, and cultivated the art of traditional Chinese medicine for decades. They had never heard such groundbreaking, unheard-of, and profoundly insightful remarks that transcended worldly concerns.
Su Wanjing stood quietly to one side of the hall, listening attentively to this unique and profound discourse, her eyes filled with tenderness and genuine admiration.
She knew deep down that Chen Shanhe had already seen through the laws governing the universe, thoroughly integrated traditional Chinese medicine with military strategy, and comprehended the fundamental principles of the universe that others could not grasp even after a lifetime.
Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming immediately held their breath and leaned forward slightly, afraid of missing a single word, quietly waiting for Chen Shanhe to continue his sermon.
Poems as proof:
Medicine and military affairs share the same origin and are indistinguishable.
Human beings and territory are evil, and the army is corrupt.
Once you understand the principles of Yin and Yang,
His profound and insightful remarks have awakened the common people.
II. Five methods for targeted attack and defense
Chen Shanhe remained calm and composed, speaking in a steady and unhurried tone, perfectly integrating the strategies of marching, deployment, attack, and defense from Sun Tzu's Art of War into the entire process of diagnosis and treatment in traditional Chinese medicine.
He used the real illnesses that the Zhou and Xu families had just suffered from as examples, breaking them down one by one and comparing them with examples. His language was simple and easy to understand, but every word was profound and every sentence contained profound mysteries.
His gaze was clear and open as he looked at the two people in front of him. He slowly began to speak, explaining each point clearly and logically, progressing step by step without any confusion.
"Acute illnesses are fierce and sudden, so we should attack them head-on, use strong medicine to drive out the pathogens, and use precise needles to finish the job and break through the main force of the enemy that is causing trouble in the body."
"For chronic and long-standing illnesses, where the meridians are blocked and obstructed for many years, it is advisable to take a roundabout approach, first clearing the collateral meridians, and then gradually dissolving and eliminating the pathogenic factors, rather than confronting the stubborn pathogens head-on and depleting the body's vital energy."
"Deep-seated evils, lurking in the bones and hidden in the internal organs, should be lured out to the surface. Medicine should be used to guide the evils outward, forcing them away from the root of the disease that has been entrenched for many years, before striking to wipe them out in one fell swoop."
"If one is weak and has been ill for a long time, and has been deficient in qi and blood for a long time, one should proceed step by step steadily and surely. First, one should strengthen the body's foundation, nourish the vital energy, and then slowly eliminate the remaining pathogens."
"When the disease is at its peak and the pathogenic factors overwhelm the body's vital energy, one should avoid its sharp edge and temporarily suspend the attack, calmly wait for the right opportunity, and then calmly strike to finish off the disease once the pathogenic factors have weakened."
These five principles of military strategy correspond precisely to practical medical treatment methods, the logic of using medicine in the roles of principal, assistant, and adjuvant herbs, and the approach to acupuncture with appropriate depth and intensity.
Every sentence perfectly matches the two stubborn ailments of lower back and leg pain due to cold and numbness and liver stagnation causing insomnia that I just treated. Every word corresponds to real clinical practice. There is not a single empty or pretentious statement, nor does it try to be mysterious or profound.
The words are straightforward and easy for everyone to understand, yet they contain profound truths about the workings of the universe. Hidden within their simple and easy-to-understand nature lies the timeless path of medicine that is difficult for others to fathom.
Ordinary doctors who rigidly adhere to ancient books and practice medicine in a rigid manner will never be able to grasp the key points in their entire lives, let alone express such essential and profound meaning.
Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming listened quietly, feeling their minds tremble violently, their brains buzzing, and they were completely lost in thought.
The two stood there, stunned, their lips slightly parted, holding their breath, completely immersed in this unprecedented and comprehensive system of attack, defense, and medicine, unable to come back to their senses for a long time.
Poems as proof:
The five methods of offense and defense are applied according to the specific symptoms.
The principles of deception and action, advance and retreat, follow the rules of warfare.
Not following ancient methods and being bound by outdated practices,
A clever use of divine mechanisms can cure all diseases.
Third, fully share your insights and forget the past.
Chen Shanhe's gaze remained calm as he watched the two men, who were now humbly focused and eager to learn. Inwardly, his thoughts were churning.
He clearly remembered that when the two first met him, they were arrogant and condescending, looking down on him with disdain.
Based on his long-standing medical experience, he mocked his rural background and stubbornly believed that young people must have shallow medical skills and be unworthy of serious medical attention.
Now that I have witnessed its miraculous effects firsthand and listened to the in-depth explanations of medical principles and military tactics, I have finally humbled myself and eagerly sought out the core techniques.
Chen Shanhe understood, and after a moment's thought, he no longer harbored any intention to hide his abilities.
Having set aside all past grievances and misunderstandings, he decided to lay bare all the deepest and most profound insights he had gained from years of enlightenment, medical practice, and integration of knowledge, and to explain them to the public without reservation.
From the essence of different prescriptions for the same disease to the practical application of the same prescription for different diseases;
From the principle of adaptability that military tactics are unpredictable and water has no fixed form, to the fundamental principle of medicine that doctors are commanders and medicines are soldiers.
These were his profound insights, which he never shared with outsiders and only comprehended on his own. Now, taking this opportunity, he recounted them one by one without reservation.
He remained calm and composed, his only aim being to enlighten two old doctors who clung to outdated ideas and had been lost for half their lives.
Without deliberately making things difficult or secretly manipulating things, I only wish to pass on the true Chinese medical principles and military philosophies in their entirety.
Poems as proof:
Recalling the past cold indifference,
Today, I have attained enlightenment and will spread it far and wide.
I don't hide my true feelings.
May I guide all beings out of their confusion and awaken them to enlightenment.
IV. A complete upheaval of worldviews and a profound understanding of the universe
Zhou Deshan and Xu Jingming stood quietly in place, listening intently the whole time, not daring to miss a single word.
Chen Shanhe's astonishing remarks stirred up a tidal wave in the hearts of the two men, churning for a long time and proving difficult to quell.
The outdated medical theories and fixed perceptions that one has adhered to all one's life are completely shattered and overturned at this moment.
The color drained from their faces, their expressions a complex mix of shame, shock, realization, and self-reproach, all written on their faces.
Looking back on my life as a doctor, I realize that I only knew how to memorize ancient prescriptions and follow the textbooks rigidly, without knowing how to be flexible or how to differentiate syndromes.
Treating the symptoms without addressing the root cause, focusing on the symptoms without understanding the underlying principles, only results in a hollow reputation, a wasted life, and the neglect of countless patients.
Only after comparing Chen Shanhe's top-notch medical skills, which were comprehensive and adaptable, did the two realize that there was a world of difference between them.
His former arrogance, self-control, seniority, and haughtiness have vanished completely, leaving nothing behind.
The two bowed their heads silently, their hearts filled with deep shame and profound realization, no longer able to muster any resentment or contempt.
He finally realized that he was just trapped in the old ways and had a limited perspective, while the country boy in front of him was a true master who had mastered both medicine and military strategy.
Poems as proof:
Half a lifetime of obsessions collapsed.
Old acquaintances are cleared up, and misunderstandings are realized.
Only then did I realize that heaven and earth are divided into high and low.
Humbly and respectfully acknowledge the masters.