Chapter 312 Top Medical Staff Dismissed
A month passed and it was July 1960, when the temperature reached a maximum of 40℃.
The severe drought in the north has not eased at all, and people across the country feel like they are on a teppanyaki grill, being roasted from all sides, and their whole bodies are about to be burnt.
But the scenery at the Changping Branch of the Chinese Medicine Hospital is unique.
All the crops are growing well. The corn seedlings have grown to be one meter tall. The fields are green and when the wind blows, they look like green waves, which is very beautiful.
Anyone with a little knowledge of agriculture knows that the Chinese medicine hospital will definitely have a bumper harvest of corn and wheat this year.
Compared with the cornfield of the Chinese medicine hospital, the corn stalks planted by other farmers in the surrounding area look like they will all break if a gust of wind blows. The leaves are all yellow-green and look unhealthy.
Everyone at the Changping Branch of the Chinese Medicine Hospital had a smile on their face, because everyone knew that at least they wouldn't have to go hungry this year.
The best thing about the Chinese hospital is that people in other places have difficulty getting water, but the Chinese hospital has built two large bathhouses on the lowest ground in the east.
In fact, it is just a simple house built on top of two large pools, the spring water is brought over, and then everyone takes a bath together, of course men and women are separated.
The children even treated the bathhouse as a swimming pool, playing in the water all day and refusing to go home.
All of this was kept secret. The farmers around the Ming Tombs were unaware of it and thought that the Chinese medicine hospital was suffering as much as they were.
It’s not that the people in the Chinese medicine hospital are too cruel, it’s just that water is too precious these days. In order to compete for water resources, fights break out every year and many people are killed.
If the surrounding farmers knew that there was a spring in the Chinese medicine hospital, they would definitely be furious.
He is the local tyrant, and these weak scholars from the Chinese medicine hospital are definitely no match for him.
Of course, some people may say that the water resources can be shared with surrounding farmers, or Lin Sanqi can dig more deep wells.
But don’t forget that there is only so much groundwater resources. The Chinese medicine hospital needs to irrigate the 1,000 acres of land, and hundreds of people need drinking water. There is no extra water for the farmers.
If Lin Sanqi drilled a few more deep wells, once there were more wells, the pressure would be reduced and the groundwater would not be able to automatically gush up like Baotu Spring.
(The Baotu Spring in Jinan dried up that year, which was actually caused by excessive groundwater extraction in the surrounding area)
If the spring water cannot gush out, then a water pump is needed and electricity is needed, but this was exactly what was difficult to do in rural areas in 1960. Electricity is also a precious resource, so even digging a deep well would be useless.
Lin Sanqi can only guarantee that there will be no shortage of water and food at the Chinese Medicine Hospital. He really cannot guarantee this for others. That should be the government's responsibility, not an individual's obligation.
What Lin Sanqi needs to do is to ensure the good development of the tuberculosis department and strive to conquer tuberculosis as soon as possible. This is another contribution to the country.
After a month of hard work by the engineers, and of course with the contribution of Lin Sanqi who supplied a large amount of cement, the new tuberculosis inpatient ward was built.
Along Baihu Mountain, rows of houses were built up the mountain. A total of five rows of houses were built, with a total of 200 beds, which looks very spectacular.
The small courtyard originally built by the Chinese medicine hospital has been converted into an X-ray room, auxiliary examination department, and doctor's office.
Lin Sanqi and a group of interns were still cleaning when they heard the sound of cars on the makeshift road outside.
Lin Sanqi stuck his head out and saw several large trucks and buses parked at the foot of the mountain.
Twenty senior doctors and 30 nurses from Union Hospital and Digital Hospital got out of the car one after another and pointed at the surrounding environment.
Don’t ask how Lin Sanqi knew this. He didn’t receive any notification from the DingTalk group in advance, but his intellectual temperament could not be concealed.
Along with them came tuberculosis patients sent from major hospitals, each carrying large and small bags, and it was obvious that they were there to be hospitalized.
The doctors sent by Union Hospital and Digital Hospital this time all have experience studying abroad, can speak foreign languages, and are top medical talents of this era.
Layoffs and layoffs of employees are a major national policy that every unit must implement, but there are certain considerations when deciding who to lay off.
The Chinese Medicine Hospital repatriated employees, first of all, academic authorities such as the 12 old men, and then those who were not originally from Peking, that is, those from outside Beijing were dismissed first.
However, the situation of Union Hospital and Digital Hospital is rather special. When they lay off employees, they give priority to those who have studied abroad or worked in foreign church hospitals, and then to those who are from other places.
So these two groups of top Chinese and Western medicine doctors are now in Lin Sanqi's hands. How can Lin Sanqi not be happy?
There is a sense of boldness that all the heroes in the world are within my grasp.
In 1960, those who had food could do whatever they wanted...
Dean Tu of Union Hospital and Dean Liu of Digital Hospital came over with several doctors and introduced themselves:
"Xiao Lin, I'm leaving these people in your care. Come, everyone, be quiet. This is Comrade Lin Sanqi, Director of the Tuberculosis Department of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, and your future direct supervisor."
Don't underestimate Comrade Lin Sanqi's youth, but he comes from a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. The tuberculosis treatment used in this Chinese medicine hospital was invented by Comrade Lin Sanqi. He also holds a temporary position at the Digital Hospital, and his medical expertise is truly remarkable."
The doctors at Union Hospital did not show any contempt or indifference, and it was obvious that they had prepared themselves mentally.
Lin Sanqi shook hands with each of them and smiled warmly, "Welcome to the Chinese Medicine Hospital."
A middle-aged man smiled and shook hands, introducing himself: "Bi Xinglong, after all, from Oxford University Medical School."
Lin Sanqi was shocked, thinking that this diploma was not only the best in the country, but also the best in the world.
Another middle-aged man introduced himself: "Hello, Director Lin, my name is Cai Chunhua, and I graduated from Heidelberg University."
Lin Sanqi thought, another great guy, and quickly shook hands: "Welcome, welcome."
The next middle-aged doctor extended his hand: "Director Lin, my name is Ma Zhongli, and I graduated from Harvard Medical School."
"Welcome, welcome!"
Lin Sanqi was already numb with surprise at this point, wondering if the doctors at Peking Union Medical College were really that amazing. Any few of them, picked at random, would have graduated from top medical schools around the world.
This was only the case in the bizarre 1960s, but in 2013, young interns like Lin Sanqi would look up to him like a towering figure.
During academic conferences, others sit on the podium, while I am a newbie sitting in the corner, secretly eating tea and cake during the break.
As a result, the situation has changed now. I have become the director of their department and their senior physician. This is really against the will of heaven.
After the 10 doctors from Union Hospital finished introducing themselves, the doctors and nurses from the Digital Hospital were even more straightforward.
When Lin Sanqi came over, the 10 doctors and 15 nurses stood at attention, saluted, and shouted in unison:
"Hello, Chief!"
Lin Sanqi has a military rank, originally one bar and one star, but since he sold 10 750 mAh X-ray machines to the Digital Hospital at cost price, his rank has been promoted three levels, directly to two bars and one star.
The reason why Dean Liu, or the higher authorities, were so generous was, of course, because they hoped that Lin Sanqi could get more advanced equipment and medicines in the future...
Ordinary doctors and nurses in the Digital Hospital are civilian staff and have no military rank before being promoted, so when facing Lin Sanqi, they can only reluctantly say "Hello, Chief".
Of course, this is also the "open conspiracy" of President Liu Shengli.
They've all called you "chief," and they're your legitimate subordinates, Lin Sanqi. Shouldn't you take good care of them from now on? How could you let these "outsiders" suffer?
Lin Sanqi was startled and quickly returned a standard military salute, then smiled and shook hands with everyone.
Then I learned that the doctors at Digital Hospital also came from prestigious schools, all of whom had studied abroad. For example, our team leader, Dr. Yang Guang, graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine...
Lin Sanqi looked at these experienced doctors in front of him and thought that if he had not intercepted them in advance, these people would have returned to their hometowns or gone to the vast rural areas to treat crops. That would be such a pity.
Dean Shen also smiled as he watched this group of talented people arrive. He gestured, "Go up and say a few words to stabilize the morale of the troops."
Lin Sanqi was not modest either. He stood on the steps and shouted loudly:
"I have just met with you all, and I am deeply moved. Whether you are doctors or nurses, each of you is a talent that our tuberculosis department urgently needs, and you are also the pillars of our country's future medical cause.
The above are my polite words, but also my sincere words. I know that you must have felt hesitant when you first came to the Chinese Medicine Hospital. I also know that you studied hard and returned to China because you wanted to give back to the motherland, but in the end you suffered injustice.
What I want to tell you is that all of this is over. Now that you are at our Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, under the leadership of our Director Shen, I can promise you, first, that you will never again suffer injustice; and second, that you will never again go hungry.
Third, and most importantly, when you studied medicine, you undoubtedly wanted to use your knowledge to repay your motherland. Now is the time for you to realize your ideal. As it happens, I'm currently working on a tuberculosis research project.
It is currently the world's leading killer. If we can conquer tuberculosis, each of us here will have brought glory to our country, made our own contribution to the cause of human medicine, and left our names in the dust.
In the future, we will not only conquer tuberculosis, but also many other infectious diseases in our country and on our planet, and we must conquer them one by one. I believe that our team will become the best and greatest medical team in the world."
There was sparse applause. The doctors and nurses who had not experienced the torture of society were still a bit arrogant. They would not bow down to you just because you, Lin Sanqi, made big promises.
Lin Sanqi also knew that he wanted to recruit younger brothers, so he had to be practical.
"In addition, since we all come to the Chinese Medicine Hospital, we are one family. Since we are one family, I can assure you that although you will not have your positions temporarily, all your benefits will remain unchanged.
Your wages will continue to be paid, and your food supply will be borne by our Chinese Medicine Hospital. Your family members can participate in farm labor and receive a food subsidy, and your children can also attend schools in Changping County.
Lin Sanqi's personal promise made many people feel relieved.
As long as their treatment remains the same and they have food to eat, they can endure other more difficult conditions.
At this time, Yang Guang, a doctor from the former Digital Hospital, raised his hand and asked:
"Director Lin, we heard before we came here that you have invented a secret medicine for tuberculosis that can completely kill the tuberculosis bacteria. Is this true?"
Lin Sanqi thought, the questions asked by this science and engineering guy are so straightforward. If it were another leader, he would have offended people.
Dr. Bi Xinglong, formerly of Union Hospital, also had doubts:
"Director Lin, as far as I know, several drugs have indeed been invented abroad, and it is said that the cure rate can reach 40-50%. But the slogan you promote here is a 100% cure. It's not that I don't believe in traditional Chinese medicine, but it's really unbelievable that traditional Chinese medicine can cure tuberculosis."
Lin Sanqi thought to himself, what you said clearly shows that you don’t believe in traditional Chinese medicine.
But it's no wonder that if it were Lin Sanqi himself, he would also refuse to believe it if a doctor from a traditional Chinese medicine hospital suddenly said that his family's secret recipe could completely cure AIDS.
Western medicine relies heavily on evidence. It's crucial to clearly state what medicine you're using, what its specific ingredients are, and how it kills tuberculosis bacteria.
You, Lin Sanqi, can't explain it clearly. It's hard to gain the trust of these overseas doctors at Union Digital Hospital by just using the mysterious concepts of yin and yang, the five elements, and the five internal organs and six bowels.
Lin Sanqi knew that in order to "subdue" this group of science and engineering men, he had to show his trump card.
"Director Shen, the patients have arrived one after another. Why don't you let these 30 nurses get to work first and settle the patients. I will give a lecture to these 20 doctors first."
Lin Sanqi was going to talk about Western medicine knowledge in a while, and he was afraid that Dean Shen and the other veteran Chinese medicine practitioners would get angry after hearing it, so he decided to send them away quickly.
Dean Shen nodded, then said to the nurses with a smile:
"We currently have 200 beds, temporarily divided into four wards. Each ward will be staffed by seven nurses. Each ward will elect a head nurse. We will also establish a nursing department and elect a director and deputy director. Now, everyone, follow me to the conference room. Once the staffing is arranged, we'll prepare to accommodate the patients."
After the nurses left, Lin Sanqi asked Zhou Wenliang to close the door, and then said politely:
"Come on, our conditions are tough, so please find a stool and sit down. I know everyone has questions, so let me briefly talk about my tuberculosis treatment plan."
The whole yard was filled with 20 senior doctors, 7 university interns, and 24 student trainees.
Especially the 20 new doctors, who have studied abroad and have work experience in top hospitals. In addition, they are geniuses and very conceited. They also want to hear how Lin Sanqi treats tuberculosis.
If they could cast a vote of confidence now, I believe all 20 doctors present would vote "no confidence".
If they didn't have to bow their heads under the eaves and go back to their hometown to farm if they didn't come to the Changping Branch of the Chinese Medicine Hospital, they would not be willing to come.
"Now that there are no outsiders here, let's be frank. Currently, the main treatment for tuberculosis abroad is isoniazid + streptomycin, right?"
The doctors from Union Hospital and Digital Hospital all nodded slightly, thinking that it was okay as it was not about the art of yin and yang.
Isoniazid is an anti-tuberculosis drug launched by Roche in 1952. Its trade name is Isoniazid. This drug can inhibit the synthesis of mycolic acid components in the tuberculosis bacterial wall, thereby causing the tuberculosis bacteria to lose many abilities and die, achieving a bactericidal effect.
Streptomycin, called streptomycin in English, is an aminoglycoside antibiotic.
This drug can bind to the ribonucleic acid protein of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, interfering with the protein synthesis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, thereby killing or inhibiting the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
So currently, foreign countries use the isoniazid + streptomycin model to kill tuberculosis bacteria. Do you think I am right?"
At this time, 20 doctors including Yang Guang, Bi Xinglong, and Cai Chunhua all sat up straight, because the knowledge that Lin Sanqi talked about was standard Western medical theory.
Even the pharmacology used to treat tuberculosis was explained clearly, which made Yang Guang and others suddenly realize that they had met a "colleague".
One move from a colleague revealed the effectiveness of the other. Lin Sanqi's simple words intimidated these arrogant doctors who had studied abroad.
Bi Xinglong raised his hand and asked:
"Director Lin, since you are a Western doctor who has infiltrated the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, I will speak frankly."
As soon as Bi Xinglong said this, everyone in the yard burst into laughter, especially the interns Pan Ye, Zhou Wenliang, and Zhu Xiaoxia. They had long known that Lin Sanqi was a traitor to traditional Chinese medicine.
Lin Sanqi also laughed.
"That's right, everyone should relax and not be so serious like just now. Pan Ye, Zhu Xiaoxia, Fan Mei, Yu Guoying, go get some melon seeds, peanuts, and cakes, and then make tea for everyone.
Zhu Guoping, Zhou Wenliang, and Fan Zili, go get the watermelons, cut them up, and share them with everyone. Today, behind closed doors, we're a family. We'll all work together in the future, so relax and chat while we eat."
When these words were spoken, Yang Guang, Bi Xinglong and 20 other overseas doctors were shocked again.
When the whole country is starving, how can the Chinese Medicine Hospital still hold a "tea party"?
These cakes and fruits taken out from the house are delicacies that ordinary people can't even eat during the Chinese New Year, but they can be eaten freely in a traditional Chinese medicine hospital?
Then everyone had a question in their mind: How the hell is Chinese medicine so profitable?
At the same time, another thought came to these doctors' minds: it seemed that working in a traditional Chinese medicine hospital was the right move, at least they wouldn't have to worry about food.
Soon, watermelons, cakes, melon seeds, peanuts, and tea were all laid out, exactly the same as the tea breaks during academic conferences in later generations.
At first, these 20 doctors were a little reserved, but soon, the long-term hunger and desire for food made them slowly relax and start eating quickly.
The man stuffed two pieces of osmanthus cake into his mouth, and the food went up to his neck.
The man ate the watermelon like a stormtrooper, one piece in the blink of an eye, one piece in the blink of an eye.
At this time, another doctor who studied abroad was throwing peanuts into his mouth, and the crumbs and peanut skins were spraying out at any time when he chewed them.
Lin Sanqi's mouth twitched when he saw this group of starving ghosts, and then he waved to Pan Ye:
"Xiao Yezi, hurry up and get some more cakes and fruits. How long have these Union Hospital and Digital Hospital been starving?"
Pan Ye felt a little distressed: "Sanqi, you have already taken out 20 kilograms of Daoxiangcun osmanthus cakes and 10 large watermelons. It will cost a lot of money to take out more, and Dean Shen won't reimburse you for this money."
Lin Sanqi thought to herself that she was a very dedicated housekeeper, so she said softly:
"It's okay. I don't mind this little money. As long as we can win over these overseas doctors, they will be of great use to us and can also generate more money for me. So don't worry, take it out. I'll add to it later."
Pan Ye’s advantage is that she is obedient. She is not like Yin Lianyi, a strong career woman, or a bit of a girly person. She usually does whatever her boyfriend says.
"Okay..."
After a long time, these new overseas doctors had eaten their fill of snacks, and many of them were taking naps. Then a few of them laughed and officially began to integrate into Lin Sanqi's team.
It was Bi Xinglong again. He had just started grabbing food in the middle of his speech. Now that he had eaten and drunk enough, he continued to ask questions.
"Director Lin, isoniazid and streptomycin are currently the most advanced anti-tuberculosis drugs in the world. This is internationally recognized. If you have a better treatment, does that mean you have your own original medicine?"
Lin Sanqi snapped his fingers and said proudly:
"That's correct. I have indeed invented several new drugs. One of them is called rifampicin, and the other is called ethambutol. We have already applied for global patents for these two drugs in Hong Kong."
"Rifampicin? Ethambutol?"
Lin Sanqi gestured, and Pan Ye distributed the information about the two medicines to the first person present. This was the first time that Lin Sanqi made the two new medicines public.
He no longer hides anything from his Western medicine colleagues.
(End of this chapter)
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