Thanks to the help of Doctor Qin, Tian An did not fall asleep immediately when Zhao Yiming came to pick her up today. Instead, she talked to Zhao Yiming about ascariasis in the carriage.
Although ascariasis is not fatal, in severe cases it can lead to serious complications such as intestinal obstruction or intestinal perforation, which increase the risk of death.
Additionally, ascariasis can lead to health problems such as malnutrition and anemia, which may also be associated with a higher risk of death.
In poorer areas, where access to healthcare is limited, ascariasis becomes a more serious problem, increasing mortality, particularly among children and pregnant women.
Therefore, more attention and investment are needed in the prevention and treatment of ascariasis.
Zhao Yiming had wandered around in his early years and had seen many poor places. Like Shangba Village, it was already very good for a village to have a barefoot doctor in the neighboring village.
But in some places, not to mention clinics, there wasn't even a single doctor within a mile or so of the village. When villagers fell ill, they either had to endure the pain or walk dozens of miles over the mountains to get treatment in town. Some patients, with serious illnesses, died before even reaching the clinic.
Now that he heard that the harm caused by the small roundworm disease was so serious, Zhao Yiming also began to take it seriously.
"So, can this disease be cured simply by spreading the word and asking people to avoid consuming raw water and raw fruits and maintain good hygiene?"
Tian An nodded, "But this is just a fundamental preventive measure. Good living habits can prevent ascariasis to a great extent.
But those who are already sick still need medication to eliminate the adult worms and eggs before they can be fully cured." Then he took out a piece of flower candy from the space and gave it to him.
Zhao Yiming took the small piece of candy Tian An took out from the space and asked, "Can such a small piece cure it?"
"Under normal circumstances, one pill is enough, but if the situation is more serious, you need to check again after seven days and use the medicine accordingly." Tian An explained.
Zhao Yiming carefully wrapped the sugar pill in a handkerchief and said, "I'll write a memorial when I get back and bring up this matter at court tomorrow morning. But..."
He looked at Tian An hesitantly and said, "I'm afraid you can't keep the recipe for the flower tower candy."
Tian An didn't care about this, but she also put forward a condition.
"This recipe can be handed over, but only to the state. No one, no matter who it is, can use this recipe for personal gain. I also request that the state provide free sugar pills to the people in the first few years.
Moreover, it must be strictly distributed to every township, town, and village, and reach the hands of every citizen who truly needs it.
Even if it is sold in pharmacies in the future, it cannot exceed three cents per pill, so that the people can truly use the medicine."
Zhao Yiming nodded after hearing this, "An An is really thoughtful. I will make the same suggestion as you said when I go to court tomorrow."
After returning home, Zhao Yiming accompanied Tian An to finish his meal. After instructing Deng Xue to accompany Tian An and watch her digest her food in the yard, he went to the study to prepare tomorrow's memorial.
The next morning.
After Eunuch Defu shouted, "I have a report to make, if there is nothing else, I will withdraw from the court..."
Seeing that the ministers around him were unmoved, Zhao Yiming stepped out of the ranks and said, "I have a memorial to make."
When the emperor on the dragon throne saw Zhao Yiming stand up, he had a premonition that something good would happen today. Sure enough, Zhao Yiming's subsequent remarks did not disappoint him.
Hearing that it was another piece of good news that would benefit the people, he looked at Zhao Yiming with even more satisfaction.
When he heard that it was Tian An who proposed it, he felt that he had made the right choice in getting the marriage. The couple could always give him surprises!
After Zhao Yiming finished talking about the prevalence of ascariasis, its dangers, preventive measures and suggestions, the ministers began to discuss the matter.
Soon, a minister named Qian, who thought he was speaking for the people, stood up and said, "Madam Protector of the Nation, please consider the greater good and donate the recipe for the Flower Tower Candy free of charge so that the people can have medicine to treat their illnesses."
As soon as these words came out, Tian Mingwu, as the biological father, immediately spoke up, "Some people talk in high-sounding terms, but why don't you donate the recipes of your pastry shop for free so that the people can enjoy the delicious food in their own homes!"
Mr. Qian was stunned for a moment, then stiffened his neck and asked, "How can it be the same?"
However, before Tian Mingwu could say anything, the Duke of Anguo took over and said, "What's the difference? Aren't they all good things that benefit the people?"
"That's a recipe my wife worked so hard to research. How can you tell others about it casually?" Lord Qian said dryly.
Tian Mingwu sneered, "Humph! My daughter also worked hard to develop the recipe for the flower tower candy. Why would she tell others about it so casually?"
Duke Anguo even added, "I heard that Madam Qian's family made their fortune in the medicinal herbs business. You're not trying to curry favor with your father-in-law by giving him the recipe for the pagoda candy for free under the guise of working for the common people, are you?"
"Nonsense, you are slandering me." Lord Qian argued with a red neck, but his eyes were evasive, showing that he was clearly guilty.
In response, Duke Anguo did not argue with him, and said with an air of enjoying the show, "Oh? Could it be that this duke has wronged Lord Qian?
Otherwise, you sign a military order here, and never sell flower tower candies in any shop related to the Qian family. If you dare to sign a military order, this prince will believe you. If you don’t dare, hehe..."
Upon hearing this, all the civil and military officials in the court looked at Lord Qian and began to discuss cautiously. The newly crowned top scholar even encouraged the young official next to him to make a bet with a confident look on his face, "I guess he wouldn't dare. Let's bet on a meal. The loser will treat everyone to a meal at Fuxianju after leaving the court."
However, there is no fool who can become an official. He rolled his eyes at him and said, "How about you bet that he dares?"
Seeing that the other party was not fooled, the top scholar could only stand up awkwardly. It was a pity that the other party was an old antique, otherwise he would definitely continue to trick people into treating him to dinner.
Lord Qian's face turned red and he hesitated for a long time when everyone was looking at him, but he still didn't dare to have the guts to issue a military order in front of everyone.
Seeing this, everyone understood what was happening and started to sneer at him.
Seeing that everyone had almost finished arguing, Zhao Yiming finally spoke up, "My Lords, please stop arguing. My wife has decided from the beginning to donate this recipe to the country free of charge."
Master Qian choked up. He was going to offer it from the beginning. Why didn't you say so earlier? It made him so embarrassed just now.
Zhao Yiming glanced at Lord Qian, who looked unhappy, and continued, "However, my wife specifically emphasized that this is a gift to the country and the people, so the sugar pills produced in the future must also be given free of charge to the people in need."
After Zhao Yiming repeated all of Tian An's requests, Lord Qian's expression became even uglier.
Tian Mingwu laughed heartily, and even looked at Mr. Qian and said provocatively, "Even if it is donated for free, we won't let some freeloaders take advantage of it."
"You..." Lord Qian was furious, but he had nothing to say. He could only lower his head and secretly curse Tian An for being stingy.
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