Bian Que's Elder Brother is the Most Amazing

In the history of Chinese medicine, everyone knows about Bian Que, the divine doctor, but few know that in historical tales, Bian Que has two even more amazing elder brothers. The reason they are not well-known is said to be because their medical skills are too extraordinary.

It is said that Wei Wenhou found Bian Que and asked, "I heard you have two brothers, all of whom are doctors. Who has the highest medical skills?" Bian Que replied, "My elder brother has the highest medical skills, my second brother comes next, and I rank third." Wei Wenhou was puzzled and asked, "Why is it that your fame is the greatest?" Bian Que then explained the uncomfortable truth.

He said that his elder brother's medical skills are remarkable because he can prevent problems before they arise. Just by looking at someone, he can detect potential illnesses and adjust treatments accordingly. This means that the diseases have not yet shown symptoms, but they have already been controlled. As a result, everyone feels that his elder brother has no real skills. The second brother is slightly less skilled; he can always use medication promptly when the patient's symptoms first appear, eliminating the illness while it is still mild, leading everyone to think he can only treat minor ailments.

As for himself, although he is often invited to treat critically ill patients, using strong medicines to bring them back to life, at that moment, everyone believes his medical skills are the highest. In reality, compared to the others, only the elder brother can prevent problems before they arise and protect the patient's vital energy, thereby safeguarding life. This is what truly makes a valuable doctor.