Opium was first brought back from the Western Regions by Zhang Qian in 139 BC when he was on a diplomatic mission to the Western Regions. It was then introduced into China. In the seventh or eighth century AD, opium poppy was introduced into China from India and other places. There was another record of opium poppy in the history books. "In the second year of Qianfeng (667), (King of Fumo) sent an envoy to present Deyega" (Fuxiong, formerly known as "Da Qin", or the Eastern Roman Empire).
Chinese people pronounced the "A" sound as the "crow" sound. But at that time, it was more commonly known as "Theiaca" (also known as Deyega). It was said that the evaluation was, "Thousands of divine prescriptions, eight hundred medicinal names, the yellow pill can be a thousand A, good for curing ten thousand diseases."
Because of the bright and dazzling flowers of the opium poppy, when it was introduced into the Tang Dynasty, people initially called it Aphrodite. Opium poppy was only an ornamental plant. Later, it gradually evolved into a kind of drug, and was also an important raw material for modern heroin.
Opium poppy cultivation in China began in the late seventh or early eighth century. A Tang Dynasty poem wrote, "Blossoming emptiness is better than grass, how can it help the people when it is strong? But laughing at the field of rice and millet, not smelling the string pipe of youth. "
This was the earliest record of opium poppy cultivation that could be found in China. (Rice Sac Flower is another name for opium poppy).
Li Zexuan did not study history in his previous life, nor did he study medicine. Naturally, he did not know that Deyega was opium poppy, nor did he personally come into contact with opium poppy flowers. But he had seen it in a TV series called "Fantasy Night of the Great Tang".
The first case in the TV series was related to Aphrodite. It was about someone using a cruise ship to carry out a transaction with Aphrodite, resulting in a tragedy.
Therefore, previously at the Supreme Court, when Du E drew the petals of the 'Diyeja' flower and said 'this flower is bright and dazzling, comparable to a hibiscus', combined with the pain-relieving effect of the Heavenly Dragon Sect's Jade Lake Holy Water and the addictive side effects, Li Zexuan instantly realized that this' Diyeja 'could very well be the poppy, which was also the Aphrodite that the people of the Middle Tang Dynasty spoke of!
Liu Dewei, Dai Zhou, Sun Fujia and the others might not know the horrors of the opium poppy, but Li Zexuan was a modern man of the 21st century. He had read about the modern history of China and naturally knew the heavy damage that opium had brought to this ancient country. In the 19th century, the China of China was almost wiped out by the western powers because of opium. Now that Li Zexuan had an official position and power, he naturally had to do his best to stop the opium poppy from wreaking havoc in the Great Tang!
In the Sweet Dew Hall, after hearing Li Zexuan's words, Li Er's breathing quickened. The scene that Li Zexuan had described was truly too terrifying. Li Er's eyes widened as he said with a face full of shock, "Aphrodite! There is actually such a terrifying flower in this world? "
Li Zexuan once again cupped his hands and said, "What this subject said just now is absolutely true. I hope that Your Majesty will carefully consider it and not look down on Aphrodite. Otherwise, once this thing becomes rampant in the Great Tang, no one will be able to stop it!"
Li Er's expression was grim. After a moment of silence, he nodded and said,
"Good! After settling the matter with the Dragon Sect, We will issue a decree to completely ban the Jade Lake Holy Water and list Aphrodite as a forbidden flower. We will strictly order all future sovereigns of the Great Tang not to touch this taboo! If they violate this decree, they will be punished by both humans and gods! "
No matter what, Li Er could be considered a relatively open-minded sovereign. Of course, the most important thing was that Li Zexuan had said it so solemnly and had even mentioned his master, Spiritual Master Lingxu. Old Li had no choice but to believe it!
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Li Zexuan inwardly breathed a sigh of relief. The ancients attached great importance to filial piety. Even the Son of Heaven could not override filial piety. With this system set by Li Er, at the very least, it could ensure that there would be no large-scale cultivation of opium poppies in China in the Tang Dynasty!
Li Er frowned and asked again, "But according to what you said, wouldn't the people of Chang 'an who recently joined the Dragon Sect be addicted to the Jade Lake Holy Water and unable to leave it?"
Li Zexuan thought for a moment and shook his head. "Probably not! According to Du E, there was a limited amount of Yaochi Holy Water, but there were tens of thousands of Heavenly Dragon Sect members. Therefore, not every Heavenly Dragon Sect disciple could get Yaochi Holy Water every day. Even their inner disciples could only get a bowl every once in a while. Most people would not get addicted to this level of consumption. As for those few people who are already addicted, after locking them up for a while, they can forcibly kick their addiction to the Jade Lake Holy Water! "
"That's good!"
Li Er nodded and breathed a sigh of relief. Then, he looked at Li Zexuan with a gratified expression and said, "From the time we gave you the task of eliminating the Dragon Sect's conspiracy in the morning until now, you have captured Du E and thoroughly understood the Dragon Sect's deployment. Marquis Yong 'an, you have done well this time. After we destroy the Dragon Sect tomorrow, we will reward you together! It's getting late now, you should go back and rest! "
"Your Majesty is too kind. This is what this subject should do. It's getting late, this subject will take his leave!"
Li Zexuan said modestly and then cupped his hands to take his leave.
Of course, he was going back to his old residence in Yongle Lane at night, not to the Supreme Court. Although he had asked everyone in the Supreme Court not to leave tonight, this did not include himself. First of all, he would definitely not leak the news that Du E was caught. Secondly, there was no place for him to rest in the Supreme Court. In addition, he had an important thing to do after returning to his old residence!
"Zhao Song, Junxian is not in Chang 'an. Tomorrow morning, you will lead the Hundred Cavalry to cooperate with the Right Guards and secretly monitor the officials on the list. If they do anything strange, there is no need to report to me. Capture them immediately!"
After Li Zexuan left, Li Er closed his eyes and pondered for a moment. Then, he suddenly opened his eyes and said to Zhao Song.
Zhao Song's expression turned solemn as he bowed and accepted the order, "This old servant obeys!"
However, he was secretly sighing in his heart. Looks like tomorrow's Chang 'an City will be bathed in blood?
Li Er nodded and ordered, "Go to the Supreme Court now and personally bring Du E out. Bring him to the Hundred Cavalry Barracks and let them watch over him!"
In Du E's confession, not only did he describe the Dragon Sect's deployment over the past year, he also admitted that he had attempted to kidnap Li Chengqian and Changle in Xi City this morning. Naturally, Li Er wished for such a heinous person to die immediately. However, Du E was a crucial witness in the current situation of Chang 'an. Li Er did not want him to die immediately. To ensure his safety, Li Er had no choice but to let Zhao Song bring him to the Hundred Cavalry Department!
After all, in today's turbulent situation, the only army in Chang 'an City that Li Er could absolutely trust was the Hundred Cavalry Barracks!
"Understood!"
Zhao Song cupped his hands in acknowledgment and then turned to leave the hall for the Supreme Court!
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