I Can Talk to the Internal Organs-Chapter 175 - 148: The Cosmos Shines for All Things
"In the ’Discourse on the Correspondence with Phenomena of Yin and Yang’ from the ’Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor’, it is recorded: ’The heavens are insufficient in the northwest, hence the northwest direction is yin, causing the right ear and eye of a person to be less perceptive than the left. The earth is incomplete in the southeast, so the southeast is yang, making the left hand and foot of a person less strong than the right.’"
"The northwest is associated with yin; insufficient heavenly qi affects the body, making the right ear and eye less perceptive. The southeast is associated with yang; insufficient earthly qi affects the body, making the left hand and foot less strong."
"This is the influence of heavenly and earthly qi on the human body, also known as qi interaction."
"In the ’Discourse on the Six Subtleties’ from the ’Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor’, the concept of ’qi interaction’ is mentioned: ’In discussing heaven, we seek its origin; in discussing earth, we seek its position; in discussing man, we seek qi interaction. What is qi interaction? It is the position above and below, in the midst of qi interaction, where man dwells.’
"Heaven, earth, and humans are three aspects of qi distributed across different realms. Above the celestial pivot, the heavenly qi governs; below, the earthly qi governs. The division of qi interaction follows human qi, and all things come from it. This means humans and all things are born amid the interaction of heavenly and earthly qi. Human movements, although unique, are fundamentally similar to the rising, lowering, entering, and exiting of all things in nature."
"Heaven and earth form a macrocosm, and the human body is a microcosm. ’Qi interaction’ is the key to balancing and transforming yin and yang, necessary for generating all things. In the ’Discourse on Determining Qi’ from the ’Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor’, it states: ’When the two spirits meet and merge, they form a shape.’ Hence, ’qi interaction’ is essential for the formation of life."
"Since humans are formed by qi interaction, naturally, so are the five viscera and six bowels. In ’Four Saints Heart Source’ by Huang Yuanyu, the Chapter on the formation of organs states: ’Within the ancestral qi, yin and yang are embraced. Between yin and yang is called central qi. The central, being earth, divides into Wu and Ji. When the central qi rotates left, it forms Ji earth; when it turns right, it forms Wu earth. Wu earth becomes the stomach, and Ji earth becomes the spleen. Ji earth ascends, yin rises and transforms into yang, yang rises on the left to form the liver and ascends above to form the heart. Wu earth descends, yang descends and transforms into yin, yin descends on the right to form the lungs and descends below to form the kidneys. The liver is wood, the heart is fire, the lungs are metal, and the kidneys are water, representing the five elements in humans."
"Although humans have the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water, these are merely expressions of the movement and quantity of qi. Essentially, the five elements are different manifestations of qi. How does this qi change?"
"Initially, I didn’t understand either. Later, an elder explained ’The Book of Changes’ and ’Five Elements and Six Qi’ to me, and I realized the movement of qi originates from the universe. This clarified doubts I had for years while studying the ’Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor.’"
"At the end of the ’Discourse on the True Words of the Golden Chest’ from the ’Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor’, it states, ’The east is associated with green, connecting to the liver, opening the apertures in the eyes, and storing essence in the liver. Its response to the four seasons is represented by Jupiter. The south is red, connecting to the heart, opening the apertures in the ears, and storing essence in the heart. Its response is represented by Mars. The center is yellow, connecting to the spleen, opening the apertures in the mouth, and storing essence in the spleen. Its response is represented by Saturn. The west is white, connecting to the lungs, opening the apertures in the nose, and storing essence in the lungs. Its response is represented by Venus. The north is black, connecting to the kidneys, opening the apertures in the two yin, and storing essence in the kidneys. Its response is represented by Mercury.’
"These references to Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Venus, and Mercury show that the ancients knew these five planets influenced the Earth thousands of years ago. This influence changes the yin yang and qi movement rules, forming the qi of the five elements, affecting everything on Earth, including humans."
"Moreover, the twenty-eight constellations, influencing the four cardinal directions and changing the vigor of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water, create the four seasons. The cyclical changes of the four seasons affect the six excesses of heaven and earth and the qi regulation of the five viscera and six bowels."
"The sun, moon, and celestial stars emit intangible energy constantly affecting us and our five viscera and six bowels. Therefore, I believe the body’s self-healing ability originates from the cosmic starlight."
"Lu Jiu always thought the five viscera and six bowels couldn’t self-heal using energy solely sourced from food."
"If energy were simply obtained from food, it would be impossible for many people’s diet to balance their five viscera and six bowels. Moreover, even food grows by absorbing heavenly and earthly qi. Isn’t eating food a way to obtain cosmic energy?"
"In Chinese medicine, the refined essence of grains and water in food is called postnatal essence."
"So, what is a person’s prenatal essence?"
"Is it what we carry from our mother’s womb?"
"But why do some children from healthy parents have congenital illnesses?"
"Why are some children from disabled parents born healthy?"
"Is it a concept of genetics?"
"Or does one’s life state depend not only on parental genes but also on other factors like environment, time, and seasons?"
"And what determines factors like environment, time, and seasons?"
"These questions troubled Lu Jiu for manyyears."
"Until Lu Jiu started learning ’The Book of Changes’ from an elder, discussing ’Five Elements and Six Qi’ and celestial stars."
"He leaped from a constrained human perspective to a broader cosmic view."
"From a macro perspective, these issues with humanity became much clearer."
"Though humans are intelligent life forms, fundamentally, we are no different from all creatures on earth."
"In nature, all living things follow the cycle of spring growth, summer flourishing, autumn harvest, and winter storage. Humans, too, experience growth, robust youth, middle-age decline, and old-age death."
"This is the rule of heaven and earth, but what determines this rule?"
"Recently, Lu Jiu has been stargazing at night, but city lights obscure the stars."
"Regardless of visibility, these celestial bodies consistently shine for humanity."
"No, they shine for all of heaven and earth."
"Humanity is just one species, not unique."
"After Lu Jiu’s speech in the classroom, silence lingered until applause broke the stillness."
Clap clap clap~~~
"Your explanation that the body’s self-healing ability originates from the cosmic starlight is quite impressive, suggesting you have researched ’The Book of Changes,’" Huang Fusheng couldn’t hide his amused expression.
"His intention was clear when he asked the question."
"He wanted to test if Lu Jiu understood ’The Book of Changes.’" 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
"Chinese medicine should ideally be called Daoist medicine."
"It evolved from Daoist medicine. In ancient times, famous doctors were almost all Daoists."
"Ge Hong, Hua Tuo, Sun Simiao, among others, were Daoists."
"The theory of yin and yang and the five elements also originated from the Daoist school."
"However, due to the rejection of feudal superstition, medicine and Daoist practice slowly parted ways."
"In modern times, few practitioners of Chinese medicine understand ’The Book of Changes.’"
"However, to deeply study Chinese medicine, one must understand Daoist teachings."
"Understanding Huaxia culture requires a comprehensive approach, as Huaxia culture has always been integrated without compartmentalized thinking."
"It’s just a basic understanding, I haven’t learned systematically," Lu Jiu said honestly.
This is basic?
An Xianda and the others wished they could grab Lu Jiu and scold him a bit.
At Lu Jiu’s age, they didn’t even know what the Five Elements and Six Qi were, let alone the Book of Changes.
But Lu Jiu, not only does he have a solid foundation in medical theory, he even understands the Book of Changes, and somehow knows about the relationship between humans and the universe.
Honestly, among Huang Fusheng’s students, there were two or three who really didn’t know these things.
The first time they heard this perspective, they found it a bit absurd.
But amidst the absurdity, it all seemed very reasonable.
Because in the theory of Chinese medicine, all these are correct.
You can’t find any flaw.
But in others’ ears, it might sound a bit metaphysical.
Humans are just humans, how could they possibly have a relationship with the universe?
Besides, the Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor is one or two thousand years old. How did ancient people discover the relationship between humans and the universe?
With the naked eye?
Isn’t that a joke?
If such things were true, then saying there were cultivators in ancient times seems reasonable too.
"Alright, having this knowledge is already very commendable. I want to ask, who did you learn from, and who is your teacher?" Huang Fusheng asked.
Uh?
Teacher, isn’t this question beyond the scope of the assessment?
Huang Fusheng’s students were speechless and amused.
Could it be that this assessment interview site is going to become a master acceptance ceremony?
Lu Jiu was also puzzled, but since Huang Fusheng had asked, he naturally had to answer, "It’s passed down in my family, and I also attended medical university. My teacher is my grandfather."
Huang Fusheng had an expression of understanding, "What’s your grandfather’s name?"
Lu Jiu replied, "Lu Mountain."
Hmm~~ never heard of him.
Among the well-known doctors Huang Fusheng knew, there really wasn’t anyone with the surname Lu.
But that’s normal, one is in Beihu, the other in Nanhe, separated by a great distance. Even if Lu Jiu’s family had a remarkable Chinese medicine practitioner, if they hadn’t entered the formal medical system, it would be difficult for him to know them.
Huang Fusheng smiled and asked, "Your grandfather’s medical skills must be quite remarkable, right?"
Lu Jiu said, "Yes, much better than mine."
Huang Fusheng asked this, then suddenly rubbed his hands like a fly, his expression somewhat unnatural. He pursed his lips and slowly spoke, "Then, if I want to take you as my student, would you and your grandfather agree?"
What?
Lu Jiu looked bewildered.
Huang Fusheng’s students didn’t expect their teacher to be so unreserved.
He actually took on a student right at the interview site.
Goodness, what kind of temptation could cause him to be so unable to hold back, not even waiting for the interview to end?
The foundational theory Lu Jiu demonstrated was indeed very strong, but in Chinese medicine, the most important thing is clinical performance. If the knowledge can’t be transformed into ability, then no matter how good it is, it’s useless.
This was also the reason why Huang Fusheng’s students were puzzled.
Lu Jiu felt it was strange as well. He just answered two questions and then was sought after by a National Master of Chinese Medicine to accept him as a student.
The dramatic extent of this script was akin to an online novel.
Were his previous answers really so impressive?
Not really.
At least Lu Jiu thought that as a National Master of Chinese Medicine, Huang Fusheng would definitely not be ignorant of these things.
Could it be that his uncle pulled some strings?
But what his uncle could offer, a National Master of Chinese Medicine wouldn’t lack, would they?
Can’t figure it out...
Lu Jiu scratched the back of his head.
"Are you really not joking?"
