Chapter 1286 Recruitment
The Queen said, "How can one learn it so easily?"
She pondered for a moment and said, "I asked. Zhou Man started studying medicine at the age of six or seven, so it's only been six or seven years now. However, she learned to read early and is very intelligent, so she is indeed faster than the average person. I don't expect all female doctors to be as good as her, just that they can treat most common diseases."
"I want all the female doctors in the palace to learn medicine from her. Most of them already have a basic understanding of medicine. At least they have memorized the names of commonly used herbs, so it will be easier for them to learn."
The emperor was curious, "Why did Zi Tong suddenly think of this?"
The Queen smiled and said, "It's all because of Zhou Man and Dr. Liu."
She recounted what Doctor Liu had said today and said, "Zhou Man has a compassionate heart and is willing to teach Doctor Liu. He's clearly different from other doctors."
"Although the imperial physicians work in the Imperial Hospital, few are truly willing to teach their special skills to outsiders." This was a polite statement. In fact, there was not a single one. Those who were truly willing to teach others were not in the Imperial Hospital. The Queen said, "Just look at my female doctors who have worked in the Imperial Hospital for many years but have not learned much."
"Dr. Xiao and Dr. Liu are from the imperial physician family," the Queen said. "Since Zhou Man is willing to teach, I want her to teach a few more."
The emperor laughed and asked, "Does Zi Tong want to establish another female imperial hospital?"
The Queen had not thought of this at first, but now she pondered, "It might not be a bad idea."
The emperor's eyebrows twitched, and he felt vaguely regretful for bringing up this topic. Setting up another Imperial Medical Service would require a restructuring, just to serve the harem?
The Queen said, "Originally, I thought that after these female doctors have completed their studies, they would be sent to various places. Once they are out there, they could also see patients and prescribe medicine in pharmacies. Wouldn't that give women in the world more vitality? This would also be beneficial to population growth."
The emperor couldn't help but sit up straighter. "Send him to another place?"
The queen nodded.
The emperor pondered, "If that's the case, then it's not impossible, but what if they don't want to? After all, it's a matter of public appearances."
The Queen said, "There is always someone willing, and there is always a way."
"Depending solely on Zhou Man to teach? I've heard that she plans to travel extensively in the future and won't stay in one place for long."
Obviously, the emperor also knew what she said to the prince.
The Queen pinched him before saying, "This matter is extremely complicated and cannot be decided in a short time. But I would like to ask Your Majesty, if I insist on doing it, then the Imperial Hospital..."
"I'll set it up for you!"
"What about the money?" The Queen asked, "Teaching students, wasting medicinal materials, and manpower and material resources all require money."
The emperor took her hand and said with a smile, "I'll get it for you from my private storehouse. Is that all right?"
The queen was finally satisfied and snuggled into his arms, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
The emperor embraced her, patted her shoulder, and said, "Alright, now you can sleep peacefully, right? You've been worrying too much. The imperial physician has said that you need to rest and recuperate. You can leave these external matters to the Crown Princess. She will be the Queen Mother in the future, so you should teach her and don't overwork yourself."
The queen responded, but she was very quick-witted and couldn't help thinking even if she didn't want to.
So she didn't sleep well the whole night. When she saw Manbao the next day, she dressed up nicely, but who was Manbao?
She immediately felt that something was wrong with the Queen's complexion. After a closer look, she found that the Queen was too pink, so she asked the Queen for her pulse.
The Queen, who had specifically sent the eunuch to summon Manbao, could not help but cross her hands in front of her abdomen and said with a smile, "Young Doctor Zhou, today is not the day for me to see you. I've asked you to come for something else."
Man Bao said, "Since you're here, I'll take a look at the Queen. I see there's a bit of dark circles under your eyes. Did you not sleep well?"
Manbao looked worried, "Is the disease recurring? Can't you sleep at night again?"
Manbao looked at Aunt Shang when he said this.
Aunt Shang: ...
She silently looked up at the Queen.
The Queen coughed lightly and said, "It's okay. I slept a little late last night. I asked you to come because of the matter of Doctor Liu."
Manbao's attention was immediately diverted, "Doctor Liu?"
The Queen smiled and nodded, then asked, "I heard from Doctor Liu that Doctor Zhou is willing to teach her medicine?"
Manbao nodded, "Yes, if she is willing to come and learn from me."
The Queen asked with a smile, "Your Majesty is planning to establish a new Imperial Hospital in the palace, specifically for female doctors. I wonder if Doctor Zhou would be willing to serve in the palace?"
Manbao refused without a second thought, saying, "My Lady, I am still young and I am afraid I am not qualified to be an official."
"What counts in becoming an official is talent, not age."
"But I still have many shortcomings in my medical skills, and I want to learn more from doctors outside."
The Queen said: "When you enter the palace, you can also learn from the doctors in the Imperial Hospital."
Man Bao still shook his head. "Although Imperial Physician Xiao and the others are very good, the diseases they are exposed to in the palace are limited. I still prefer to stay in Jishiditang. I may have to travel elsewhere in the future, so I dare not accept the Empress's invitation."
The Queen sighed and said, "But I want to send more female doctors like Dr. Liu to study with you. When they are fully trained, they can not only serve in the Imperial Women's Hospital, but also be sent to the countryside to treat the people. Didn't you say that it is extremely difficult for women to see a doctor? If we had female doctors, it would definitely be much better."
Manbao hesitated for a moment when she heard this, but the scene of the prince slashing the imperial physician with a knife was too deeply engraved in her mind. So after struggling for a while, she shook her head and said, "Your Majesty, please allow me to go home and think about it. This matter is serious, and I need to consult my family."
The Queen smiled and nodded, saying, "Alright, then go back and discuss it with your family. If you're willing to take over the Imperial Women's Hospital, its structure might be lower than the Imperial Hospital, but the position of the Director should be of the fifth rank."
So she will become an official accidentally?
He was a fifth-rank official, higher than the county magistrate of Tang.
Manbao was shocked in his heart and drowsily stood up to say goodbye. Aunt Shang quickly took the opportunity to say, "Doctor Zhou, please examine the Empress. Perhaps acupuncture is necessary."
Queen: ...
Manbao thought so too. Since he was already here, he might as well take a look.
Manbao suppressed all the thoughts in her mind and calmed down before taking the queen's pulse. After feeling the pulse and looking at the queen's face closely, she was very sure that she did not sleep well last night.
So she sighed and let the queen lie down. She gave her acupuncture and when she saw that she fell asleep, she sat beside her in a daze.
The Crown Princess accompanied her. Seeing her sitting on a small stool with her brows almost furrowed, she lowered her voice and asked, "Isn't it good to have a position in the palace? This is an opportunity to bring honor to the family."
See you at ten o'clock in the next chapter
(End of this chapter)
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