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"When bandaging the wound, be careful not to tighten it too much. We're just changing the dressing now, there's no need to stop the bleeding..."

Standing next to a nurse, He Ling patiently explained the key points of bandaging.

Surrounded by two women, the injured boy was not annoyed even though he was being treated as a training ground. He suppressed the urge to grimace and made his face look like a tough guy.

When he entered the ward, he saw this familiar scene, and Cheng Xi couldn't help but smile.

"Boss!" The wounded man saw the person first and wanted to stand up and salute.

"Sit still!" He Ling shouted, and the boy immediately sat up straight, not daring to move.

This girl's aura was even stronger. Cheng Xi smiled and stepped forward and asked the injured man, "How is your leg?"

The wounded soldier immediately straightened his chest and said, "Don't worry, boss. It's just a minor injury. I'll be able to get out of bed in two days!"

He looked so anxious that he wanted to get up and walk a few steps to show her, but Cheng Xi put on a serious face and said, "Take good care of yourself. Come back on board when you are well again."

This is much more comfortable than ordinary comfort. Besides, staying in the hospital is indeed comfortable. The wounded man immediately scratched his head and laughed.

He Ling couldn't help rolling her eyes. In the ward, there were so many guys who were crying for their parents one moment and then being heroic the next that it made people too lazy to speak.

Cheng Xi did not stop, but walked around the ward and comforted all the injured.

People who are injured and sick need the most care. This is also the case with the ancient generals sucking blood from their wounds. However, what she wants is not a hypocritical act, but the perfection of the entire medical system.

Now it seems that no matter whether they are lightly injured or seriously injured, as long as they are conscious and in good spirits, they are all in good condition. This shows that this simple field hospital has been effective.

After completing the inspection, Cheng Xi did not go to find Doctor Zhang. Instead, he turned to He Ling and asked, "Are the nurses used to it now?"

Previously, the hospital had only five or six nurses, but after two expansions, the number has grown to twelve, including some elderly women.

For them, nursing is a new thing, and it is hard to say how much they will accept it.

He Ling immediately said, "Don't worry, sir. The newcomers are hardworking and willing to work. They learn quickly and will be able to handle things on their own in a month or so."

This happened faster than expected. Cheng Xi said, "Minor injuries are fine, but can the nurses adapt to facing seriously injured patients?"

He Ling nodded affirmatively, then whispered, "It's just some blood and flesh. Who doesn't kill chickens and fish at home? The screams of children giving birth are much more miserable than this. It's okay to see it twice."

This is really the truth. Women are naturally more adaptable to blood. Coupled with the characteristics of this era itself, the courage of rural women is stronger than that of many scholars.

"That's good. If you need anything in the hospital, just tell me. Don't force yourself." Cheng Xi reminded.

He Ling's eyes lit up: "Young Master wants to be in the front, I have everything I need!"

This was her true feelings. This hospital was built by the young master alone, and she arranged all the details herself.

Let’s not talk about anything else, the big rotating drum for washing clothes is something that ordinary people would never imagine.

Throw the soiled sheets and clothes into the bucket, add some wood ash, and just spin them around to wash them clean. It is much easier than pounding clothes.

If they can even take care of rough work like washing clothes, what else could they lack?

Cheng Xi was not surprised by this answer. The system of the field hospital was already advanced enough for this era. The parts that could not be copied would take time to adjust and come up with better alternatives. It would not be solved in a short time.

But this is not the point. Cheng Xi suddenly changed the subject and asked, "How many people are currently as good as you in academics?"

He Ling was stunned: "There are more than 20 of them, what's wrong?"

"How many of you are not married and are not in the hospital?" Cheng Xi asked again.

He Ling thought for a moment and said confidently, "Eight. I've learned addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and I can recognize a few words."

Nurses were naturally brave, and many of them learned math from her. Most of those who got married were families of gang leaders. The rest, without exception, wanted to learn on their own, and they learned very diligently and quickly, so she naturally remembered everything clearly.

Cheng Xi nodded: "Then go ask them if they are willing to work as accountants in the bank."

He Ling opened her mouth in surprise: "Working as an accountant... This, this is too much..."

How could women be accountants? They only knew a few words, so they wouldn't be qualified for the job, right?

Cheng Xi said, "There aren't many banking businesses these days, so you can learn while you work. The main thing is accounting and statistics. It doesn't matter if you can't write, there are clerks there. As long as you can count accurately, you'll be fine."

What she taught He Ling were originally Arabic numerals and vertical calculation method, and the currently popular abacus is also very easy to learn and suitable for women to learn.

The bank doesn’t have much business now, but it will be different if it becomes bigger in the future. It must cultivate a group of confidants.

These women on the island can be said to be the best candidates. Their loyalty is impeccable, and those who are willing to learn actively are clear-headed and have outstanding execution capabilities. They can be trained with a little effort.

The only problem is that it may be a little shocking, but this is nothing to Cheng Xi.

These words made He Ling shut up. She could see Cheng Xi's seriousness, and could also vaguely guess the reason why he used a woman.

After all, she had heard of the "Minsheng Bank". It took a lot of effort to build it, and it will definitely be of great use in the future.

How could a place like this be without confidants? There were plenty of people in the gang who could fight and kill, but few who could write or count. If they could use women, wouldn't that give them more manpower?

As for whether a woman can do this... He Ling couldn't help but look at Cheng Xi. Although she called him "Young Master" all the time, no one knew better than her that Cheng Xi was a woman.

If he can be the leader of such a big gang, why can't a woman do the accounting and be a bookkeeper?

Gritting her teeth, He Ling said, "I'll go ask them. They might not all agree, but there will definitely be someone willing to go!"

This spirit made Cheng Xi laugh. She asked, "What about you? Are you willing to go?"

He Ling's eyes suddenly showed panic: "If I leave, who will take care of you? And there are a lot of things to do on the island..."

She didn't want to go to Luoling Island immediately and didn't want to leave Cheng Xi's side. No one could drive her away!

Cheng Xi shook his head. "I still have Ah Mo by my side. Besides, I can find anyone to serve me, but there are not many confidants like you. Ah Ling, this matter is extremely important to you. Without experience, how can you take on greater responsibilities in the future and become my true helper?"

There was some rhetoric in these words, but Cheng Xi knew clearly that He Ling's talents and abilities should be displayed on a bigger stage.

Banking is a brand new system and is also the most suitable ladder for women to step onto this stage. Gradually adding women to the system she controls not only makes full use of the labor force, but also is a means to improve the overall status of women.

It is true that she is an outlier, but this world cannot be maintained by outliers. Helping these women is helping herself.

Tears welled up in He Ling's eyes and her lips were pursed into a tight line. She knew that she was a little idle now.

The women's camp had been disbanded, and the tailoring workshop had established its own rules and could operate independently. Therefore, she stayed in the hospital for a long time, learning some medical skills, teaching nurses, and helping the young master with some miscellaneous matters.

But these are all insignificant little things.

He Ling knew very well that she was no longer as important as when she first arrived on the island.

The Red Flag Gang grew too fast, and there were too many things to deal with. Seeing the young master busy all day long while she had nothing to do, she felt anxious in her heart.

The hospital is valued by the young master, so she must study medicine and nursing skills well.

Reading and writing were also important to the young master, so she worked hard to learn more and teach more people.

But now the young master said that this was not enough, and that she should take on more responsibilities. He wanted to push her away and let her venture into the outside world.

She didn't want to walk, but it was the only way she could keep up with her pace.

Tears rolled in her eyes for a long time, but never fell. He Ling said softly, "I'll go."

Cheng Xi, the girl with tears in her eyes, couldn't help but reach out and touch her little head.

When I first picked her up, this girl was not tall and was very thin.

And now, she has grown taller, her cheeks are rosy, and her eyes are bright, like a sapling that has begun to sprout.

A little girl like this should not be locked up in the room. She should be allowed to experience the wind and rain, gain experience and grow. One day, she can become a tall and straight poplar instead of a slender willow.

"Mr. Tian is also in the camp. He's in charge of the bank. I'll have him take care of you. Don't be afraid, I'll be there often..."

Hearing the soft and gentle voice, He Ling clenched his fists.

She will not cause trouble for the young master, and she will also become his arm and share his worries.

If those men can do it, she can too!

…

After sitting in the room for several days without anyone to talk to, and the list he wrote with all his heart fell on deaf ears, Lu Nan was almost in despair when the young man appeared in front of him again.

Was he going to be sacrificed after the celebration banquet? Or was he going to keep his promise and let him go? Lu Nan didn't even dare to show any hope. He stood there trembling, waiting for the other party to announce the verdict.

"Some minor matters within the gang delayed us for a few days. I'm sorry to have kept Boss Lu waiting for so long." Cheng Xi said with a smile, "I'm going to deliver food to Second Young Master Lu this time, so I'll take you with me. I wonder if Boss Lu has any close friends who we can take with us when we pass by Wuyuan Island."

Lu Nan suddenly became excited. Are they really going to let him go? And bring their trusted aides along? Wait, are they planning to pick out all the Lu family's trusted aides and kill them all?

However, at this moment, Lu Nan no longer cared about so much and quickly said, "There are more than 20 people on the boat who are all descendants of the Lu family, and there are also about ten personal soldiers. I will write it down right away."

It seems that once his psychological defenses are broken, his bottom line drops very quickly, but this state is the best.

Cheng Xi smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Boss Lu."

With Lu Nan's identification, things became much simpler.

Two days later, several ships left Luoling Island. When passing Wuyuan Island, they picked more than 30 captives who had collapsed from imprisonment, tied them all up on the ship, and then slowly sailed to Panyu Port.