Zhu Yunwen's idea actually had great benefits for the people.

For ordinary people in ancient times, both education and healthcare were luxuries that were difficult to attain.

If Zhu Yunwen could truly popularize these things, the change to the world would be immense.

Of course, education has always been in the hands of the nobility, and as for medicine, it goes without saying.

Ordinary people can't afford to see a doctor, let alone some skilled doctors who are simply beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Therefore, Zhu Yunwen should focus on these two aspects.

First and foremost is healthcare. Healthcare is an urgent matter, unlike education, which cannot be changed or benefited overnight.

Healthcare is different. Changes in healthcare have immediate effects. At least for some people who urgently need medical care, the previously exorbitant consultation fees suddenly become affordable, which can be life-saving.

Therefore, Zhu Yunwen chose to start with the medical field, and first he summoned all the imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital.

The head of the Imperial Medical Academy was a fifth-rank official. Upon entering the Eastern Palace and seeing Zhu Yunwen, he immediately knelt down. Zhu Yunwen helped him up before speaking:

"Your Excellency, there's no need for such formalities. Someone, please bring a seat."

After the head of the Imperial Medical Academy sat down, he then asked:

"I wonder why Your Highness summoned me here? Is something wrong?"

Zhu Yunwen smiled and waved his hand, saying:

"No, that's not it. There's just something I'd like to ask you."

The head of the Imperial Medical Academy immediately said:

"Your Highness, please ask. I will answer to the best of my knowledge and leave no stone unturned."

Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly and said:

"I would like to ask, if we were to gather a large number of doctors who can treat illnesses and practice medicine, unify them all, pay their salaries from the imperial court, establish official medical clinics, and make medicine and medical care available to all the people of the land, do you think this would be feasible?"

Upon hearing this, the head of the Imperial Medical Academy immediately shook his head and said:

"It won't work!"

But a moment later, he immediately said:

"Of course, if Your Highness wishes to do this, then it can be done."

Zhu Yunwen smiled and asked:

Why is that?

The head of the Imperial Medical Academy said, "This matter is too difficult and complex, and cannot be accomplished by ordinary people. Throughout history, others have had this idea but have not succeeded."

But Your Highness is no ordinary person; you can do things that ordinary people cannot. Therefore, if Your Highness were to do this, in my opinion, there seems to be nothing that is impossible.

It even gave me a vague feeling of anticipation.

Zhu Yunwen laughed heartily, unsure whether the man was flattering him or genuinely thinking the same thing.

But regardless of the specific point, it is enough to show that this approach is ultimately feasible.

Otherwise, the abbot would not have said such a thing.

Then Zhu Yunwen said again:

"Regardless of whether it will ultimately succeed, we must try. Therefore, I must do this. Could Your Excellency find a way to invite all the physicians and doctors in the capital to come here for me?"

I am willing to hold a reception for physicians, the purpose of which is naturally to persuade them to join the official medical clinics. The court will provide them with salaries, and they will then treat the sick and practice medicine for the people of the world.

Of course, a fixed salary seems unfair to them, because some doctors could easily earn more on their own.

Therefore, I will naturally implement an assessment and reward system, such as how many patients each physician should see per day or per month.

For example, the cure rate among treated patients is a key factor; the higher the cure rate, the greater the reward. Conversely, there are also fines for any unexpected events that occur during patient treatment.

The head of the Imperial Medical Academy said:

"Your Highness, the system is quite clear, but whether physicians will be included in the official medical clinics in practice is still unknown."

Zhu Yunwen smiled. This was no problem; he had a way to force these people to join the clinic.

After all, for someone who has traveled through time, punishing certain people is incredibly easy.

For example, a medical practice license can allow many doctors to practice without a license.

Not being able to gain official recognition is never a good thing.

In short, no matter what, the medical problem must be solved, even if it requires some extraordinary measures.

We also need to cultivate a large number of talented people. For example, we could set up a medical school within the established official schools.

Allowing a large number of people with medical talent to study art with official support, and ultimately give back to the court and society, is definitely something worth promoting.

After discussing the details with the head of the Imperial Medical Academy, Zhu Yunwen decided to hold a reception for physicians at the Hundred Herbs Garden in the capital three days later.

We extend a wide invitation to all doctors and physicians in the capital, whether they are established veterans or novice apprentices.

Zhu Yunwen even asked the head of the Imperial Medical Academy to help invite some capable doctors.

In the capital, the doctors of the Imperial Medical Academy held very high positions and had extensive networks of connections.

Having them invite these doctors and physicians for Zhu Yunwen would be incredibly efficient.

So in just over a day, the head of the Imperial Medical Academy told Zhu Yunwen that at least seven or eight hundred people would be attending the medical staff reception.

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