Chapter 974
Summary
Hu Ying, however, was concerned about something else: "Do we still need to write the processing methods for medicinal materials in the book?"
Pan Yun: "Of course, once the prescription is given, the processing method must be clearly stated. The effects of raw and processed medicines are completely opposite. If it is not clearly stated, wouldn't it endanger lives?"
Several people deeply believed it.
King Zhou was in a dilemma: "Such a project is too large. I'm afraid the Zhou royal court alone cannot complete it."
His face flushed slightly, but he still said in a low voice, "The Zhou Prince's Mansion is not what it used to be; there aren't many doctors left in the mansion."
This is not actually the fault of the current Zhou king, but rather the fault of the former Zhou king.
Although the former Zhou king continued to run the medical bureau left by his father, he was more engrossed in drama, so many of the doctors who had gathered during the reign of the previous Zhou king dispersed.
When the Prince of Zhou ascended the throne, the medicinal herb business in the manor shrank, and most of the doctors also left. In recent years, because the Prince of Zhou wanted to follow his grandfather's example and devote himself to medicine, medical talents have been gathered together.
Miaohe immediately raised her hand and said excitedly, "Me, me, me, I'll help you."
Tao Yanbai was also excited, his eyes sparkling, but he didn't move.
Miaohe glanced at him, grabbed his hand and raised it up: "And my senior brother too!"
Hu Yuanjie looked at the two of them, then glanced at King Zhou, and suddenly clapped his hands and laughed, "What a great idea! There is one thing that Taoist doctors can do that folk doctors can't match."
Miao asked curiously, "What is it?"
"Pills," Hu Yuanjie said, "among all kinds of pills, the best are made by Taoist doctors. If the efficacy and production methods of various pills could also be recorded in this book, ordinary people could also make pills for emergencies."
Miaohe thought for a moment and then nodded, saying, "This is a good idea, but it is only suitable for some common pills, such as digestive pills, which are good for the stomach and intestines; and antidiarrheal pills, which stop diarrhea and restore yang."
Tao Yanbai: "Besides pills, our Taoist medicinal wines are also better than common folk remedies. They are first-rate in treating injuries, warming and nourishing qi and blood, and strengthening muscles and bones, but..."
Seeing that he was silent, Hu Yuanjie urged, "But what?"
Tao Yanbai scratched his head, glanced at Pan Yun, and said, "However, the processing of some medicinal materials requires great care. If the processing is not done properly, the beneficial wine may turn into poison."
Pan Yun: "Then let's remove the high-risk medicinal wines."
Hu Yuanjie was overjoyed to see that Pan Yun did not object to giving out the prescriptions, and immediately said, "I also have several secret prescriptions for treating diseases here, all of which have been verified. I originally intended to put them in my 'Easy and Simple Prescriptions for Health,' but since the Zhou Prince's Mansion is compiling a new 'Thousand Gold Prescriptions,' I will offer them up."
Pan Yun immediately raised her hand and said, "Hey, if you write this down, you can write it down over there too. Although there is repetition in knowledge, repetition is what makes people remember it best."
King Zhou was also stirred up by their encouragement, and rolled up his sleeves, saying, "Then let's set a new outline."
The group chatted until sunset, and only when the palace lights came on did they realize how late it was.
King Zhou panicked: "The palace gates are about to be locked, aren't they? Am I... are we stuck here?"
Pan Yun said, "The Imperial Observatory is separate from the Inner Palace. This is the front courtyard, what's there to be afraid of?"
She said, "There are places to stay in the prison, but they are a bit simple. Miaozhen, have someone prepare two beds. The young master can stay with Yanbai tonight."
King Zhou opened his mouth: "But, but we have to go home tomorrow. If we don't leave the palace, how can we make it in time tomorrow?"
Pan Yun glanced down at the barely-formed outline, then turned and suggested, "Why don't you stay in the capital?"
King Zhou's mouth dropped open.
The next day, Pan Yun went to see the emperor.
That very day, the emperor personally persuaded Prince Zhou to stay and appointed him as an advisor to the Imperial Medical Academy. He also ordered Prince Zhou to revise the "Emergency Relief Materia Medica" left by his predecessor and to compile a new "Universal Relief Prescriptions".
The Zhou King and his son remained in the capital. This drew the attention of the departing princes, who couldn't help but speculate: "Is it a genuine letter, or just a pretext? Consort Hang in His Majesty's harem is pregnant and about to give birth, isn't she?"
"What does it matter if the concubines are unable to conceive for a time? The emperor is still young."
Suppressing the speculation that the emperor might have an heir, many doubts could not be verified, and further speculation would be futile.
Pan Yun also placed Miao He and Tao Yanbai into the Imperial Medical Academy, sending them to help King Zhou revise his books and learn from the physicians there.
"Besides learning medicine, you can also learn how they handle medicinal herbs, and you can also learn about the medical school of the Imperial Medical Academy."
Miao He and Tao Yanbai exchanged a glance and happily agreed.
"Junior Uncle, will we be able to achieve something in the Imperial Hospital like you in the future?"
Pan Yun: "With your talent and hard work, it's guaranteed!"
Miao He and Tao Yanbai ran off happily.
The Imperial Observatory and the Imperial Medical Academy were both located within the palace. Although one was at one end and the other at the other, it was still more convenient than being outside the palace.
Every morning, Miaohe and Tao Yanbai went to the Imperial Hospital, Miaozhen studied Taoism in the Imperial Observatory, and Pan Yun also kept her time very busy.
Lighting a lamp at night is bad for her eyesight, so she would cultivate for two hours after dark before going to sleep.
During the day, she is immersed in her work.
Half the time was spent copying blueprints from the information in the spiritual realm, and the other half was spent going to the Ministry of Works.
Five days later, Pan Yun brought a large box filled with a stack of papers to the Ministry of Works.
Besides Hu Cheng, Yu Qian, Chen Xun, and Hu Ying were also summoned by her, and the five of them held a meeting.
Pan Yun opened the box, took out the bound blueprints and spread them out, and then handed her project plan to them to look at.
There was only one handwritten copy of the plan, which Yu Qian read first. The more he read, the more expressive his face became.
The group hadn't seen such a vivid expression on his face in a long time, so they couldn't help but lean closer to take a look.
Once you see it, you can't take your eyes off it.
After they finished reading the plan, Pan Yun paused for a moment before pointing at Hu Ying, Chen Xun, and Hu Cheng and saying, "Talent, money, and implementation are all indispensable."
Chen Xun's eyes sparkled, and a multitude of ideas popped into his head.
Yu Qian asked with surprise and doubt: "Does what you wrote in this book really have the functions described?"
Pan Yun: "Of course."
Yu Qian frowned: "Railways, trains, trains powered by tar water can carry tens of tons. Just this one thing alone, do you know that the world is about to undergo a tremendous change?"
Pan Yun pressed her hand on the table, leaned forward slightly, and stared at him as she asked, "Isn't reform about bringing about a great change in the world?"
Chen Xun trusted Pan Yun completely; after all, if she could fly, what else was impossible in this world?
He could only lament, "Why didn't you bring it out sooner? If you had known there were so many ways to make money, why would Grand Secretary Yu have submitted a petition to survey the land? You don't know, now the memorials impeaching Grand Secretary Yu are almost piling up on His Majesty's desk."
Pan Yun said nonchalantly, "If the land survey can be implemented, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. Since we've already started, let's just continue." (End of Chapter)