Chapter 2659 Let’s Go Together
Dean Xiao was interested in Imperial Physician Lu and Imperial Physician Zheng, firstly because their medical skills were very good in the Imperial Hospital.
Imperial Physician Zheng is good at treating external injuries, while Imperial Physician Lu is also well-versed in internal diseases. Having the two of them accompanying the emperor and the ministers and dignitaries accompanying the army is enough.
The second reason is that they are in their prime. Judging by the ages of the imperial doctors in the Imperial Medical Bureau, the ages of both of them are just right, neither too old nor too young.
At least they are much better than him and Doctor Liu, and they are suitable to join the army.
As for Zhou Man, Xiao Yuanzheng had considered her, mainly because her medical skills were really good, but after comprehensive consideration, he still felt that she should stay in the capital.
But if she volunteered...
Xiao Yuanzheng glanced at Imperial Physician Lu and Imperial Physician Zheng, then after a moment's silence, said, "This matter is not something I can decide on my own. I need to ask His Majesty."
Manbao thought about it and felt that her relationship with the emperor was average, but she was quite good with the crown prince, so she said, "Why don't you ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince what he thinks?"
Xiao Yuanzheng glanced at her and said, "You should stop interacting privately with the East Palace... Never mind, I don't care about you anymore. Just wait and see. This won't be decided in a short time."
He remembered that Zhou Man had entered the Imperial Medical Bureau through the Eastern Palace. People all over the country knew that she was the Crown Prince's person, so it didn't make much difference whether it was private or not.
Manbao said anxiously: "How can I not be anxious? I have another thing to tell you."
Imperial Physician Lu and Imperial Physician Zheng silently stood up and made room for her so that she could talk to Dean Xiao more conveniently.
Neither of them was too eager to go on the expedition.
When other court officials and the emperor went on the expedition, even if they had no merits, they would have worked hard and would definitely be rewarded according to their merits after returning, but the chances of them being included in the Imperial Hospital were very small.
It's okay if you're fine, it's just a tiring day, and it's a happy thing if you can come back safely;
But if something happens, there is a high possibility that they will be implicated. Even if the emperor is kind and doesn't chop off their heads, there is a high possibility that they will be demoted.
Manbao sat next to Xiao Yuanzheng and said, "I want to bring a group of students from the Imperial Medical Bureau."
Xiao Yuanzheng stared, "What?"
Manbao said, "There has always been a lack of opportunities for practice as a ulcer doctor. This is an opportunity."
"There has always been a shortage of military doctors in the army. Some camps don't even have any. If we go to the front lines, the shortage will only be even greater. Our presence is an opportunity not only for the students, but also for the soldiers in the army."
Xiao Yuan was lost in thought.
Man Bao encouraged him, "Director, our students are able to do the most basic suturing and bandaging to stop bleeding. For wounded soldiers coming back from the front, if we can stop the bleeding, we are halfway to saving their lives."
Xiao Yuanzheng pondered, "Bringing so many people requires a lot of supplies."
"Ask the Ministry of War," Manbao said, "We are going to rescue their people. These supplies should be provided by them. They should ask the Ministry of Revenue for them."
Manbao was ambitious. "If this goes well, we can bring up the idea of having military doctors study at our Imperial Medical Bureau later."
Doctor Liu, standing by, couldn't help but say, "If we could give all the military doctors in the world the opportunity to study at our Imperial Medical Bureau, then our Imperial Medical Bureau wouldn't be something that could be abolished at will in the future."
Since the Imperial Medical Bureau became independent, it has not made any significant contribution except for the cowpox treatment, and it has to apply for a lot of money from the Ministry of Revenue every quarter.
Although Xiao Yuanzheng didn't say anything, he was very anxious in his heart. In the previous dynasty, the Imperial Medical Bureau was abolished just a few years after its establishment. If they couldn't make achievements and demonstrate their role, the Imperial Medical Bureau of their Great Jin might also be abolished.
This time is indeed an opportunity.
Xiao Yuanzheng was finally persuaded by Zhou Man and immediately stood up and said, "Then, Doctor Zhou, you and Doctors Liu and Lu will draw up a list of the troops to accompany the army. I will go to the Ministry of War. No, I have to go to His Majesty first."
Xiao Yuan didn't even have his meal and went straight to see the emperor.
The emperor had just appeased the empress and had taken two bites of his meal when he heard Gu Zhong say that Xiao Yuanzheng wanted to see him.
The emperor had no choice but to put down his bowl and chopsticks, stop eating, and get up to see Xiao Yuanzheng.
Xiao Yuanzheng came to the emperor to ask him, "Your Majesty, which imperial physician would you like to have accompany you?"
Emperor: "...My dear minister, you are very dedicated to your work."
He just concluded negotiations this morning and personally led the army, and now he's ready to call in the imperial physician. It's okay to appoint him a day or two later this evening, right? He's not even allowed to eat lunch?
Xiao Yuanzheng pretended not to understand the emperor's hidden meaning and said, "Your Majesty, I originally wanted to appoint Imperial Physicians Lu and Zheng, but Imperial Physician Zhou volunteered and proposed that the Imperial Medical Bureau take a group of students to the front lines to treat the wounded."
Xiao Yuanzheng paused and said, "So my suggestion is, if you don't mind, you can take all three of them with you. Doctor Lu will stay by your side, and Doctors Zhou and Zheng will take the students to the front lines to treat the wounded."
This is what Xiao Yuan was thinking on the way.
Given Zhou Man's personality, she will definitely not stay quietly by the emperor's side. If she runs around, what will happen when the emperor is left alone?
The emperor sat up straight and asked, "Take the students from the Imperial Medical Bureau with you?"
"Yes, they are mainly students studying ulcer medicine. I have asked Imperial Physicians Zhou and Liu and others to draw up a list."
The emperor stood up and turned around twice, remembering what Ashina had written in his memorial: because Zhou Man was with the army, the number of casualties in the army was much less than before.
His eyes lit up, and he finally nodded in agreement. "Okay, then let all three of them accompany us. You go make a list of the necessary supplies and give it to the Ministry of Revenue to prepare."
Xiao Yuanzheng nodded and said, "Your Majesty, the list should be handed over to the Ministry of War, right?"
Upon hearing this, the emperor looked at him deeply and said, "You can also hand it over to the Ministry of War."
Xiao Yuanzheng received the confirmation and happily bowed and left.
The emperor was also very happy. He went back to the queen and the prince excitedly and said to them: "I think we will win a great victory this time."
The Queen smiled and poured him a bowl of soup, then asked, "What has suddenly given Your Majesty such confidence?"
The emperor said, "Xiao Yuanzheng has asked Zhou Man and others to bring students from the Imperial Medical Bureau with them."
The emperor looked at the prince and said, "By the way, you are still in charge of the Imperial Medical Bureau, right?"
The prince said, "Mr. Xiao is in charge of everything. I am just carrying the title for nothing."
The emperor nodded and said, "When the last emperor of the previous dynasty went on an expedition to the east, the army suffered heavy casualties. This time, with more doctors, the casualties should be reduced."
He said, "During the Western Expedition, Ashina submitted a memorial. Although he didn't give any specific figures, he did praise Zhou Man. He accompanied the army and saved many soldiers who otherwise would not have survived, thus greatly reducing casualties."
The Queen said, "We need to prepare more supplies. Doctors need supplies to treat patients. We can't expect to find out about shortages when we get to the front lines."
"I have asked Xiao Yuanzheng to make a list."
The Queen said, "Your Majesty, please have someone send a portion to me later. I will see if I can prepare some from the harem. It will be a token of your kindness, just to help relieve your Majesty's worries."
The emperor was deeply moved. The queen only pinched him twice and then gave him her full support. She was indeed his good queen.
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