Chapter 2691 I’m so angry
"What if we could collaborate with local medical offices?" Manbao sat up and said to Bai Shan, "Zheng Gu told me that local medical offices face very limited development in their local areas. It's hard for the people to trust them, and they have to compete with clinics and drugstores for patients, so they're not very popular. Until local medical offices gain trust, the doctors there have very little time to spare."
"And even if the local medical department takes root, they can cooperate with the garrison." Manbao has been thinking about this for the past two days.
Now the army does not have much money to support military doctors, but it can cooperate with local medical bureaus, just like Governor Niu snatching doctors from local clinics.
Ahem, of course, the army cannot rob the doctors from the Imperial Medical Bureau. They have to pay them anyway, and they can get double the salary. With some rules and responsibilities and benefits, they will definitely go.
but……
"But your Imperial Medical Bureau hasn't set up medical offices in the border areas yet, right?" Bai Shan said.
The establishment of a medical office also requires certain conditions. The medical offices that have been established now are basically located in upper and middle counties with relatively good conditions, and are mainly concentrated in the Central Plains. There are no such offices in slightly more distant places, such as Shu and Jiangnan, let alone remote border areas.
Manbao's shoulders slumped. "That's right. First, there's not enough money, and second, there aren't enough people. Talent needs to be cultivated bit by bit, and we don't have enough people right now."
Bai Shan hugged her comfortingly, patted her shoulder and said with a smile: "There's no rush for this. This is not something that can be accomplished overnight. The Imperial Medical Bureau has only been open for a few years, and the first batch of students will not graduate until next year."
Yes, those who are now transferred to the local medical bureau are people who have only studied in the Imperial Medical Bureau for two or three years. The first batch of students will graduate next year, and three years later, the first batch of students in the physical therapy department will graduate. That will be the real beginning of the Imperial Medical Bureau.
Manbao suppressed his anxiety and lay down on the bed, "Okay, I'll wait a little longer."
There is no other way but to wait.
Bai Shan: "However, it is a very good thing that your Imperial Medical Bureau is accompanying the army on this expedition. His Majesty and the other lords have praised you highly. If nothing unexpected happens, you will definitely be rewarded when you return this time."
It is still unclear whether the Eastern Expedition has won or lost, and it is impossible to conclude whether everyone has made contributions or mistakes, but there is data on the number of wounded soldiers treated by the Imperial Medical Bureau, and the death toll of the wounded soldiers was indeed reduced a lot this time, so the Imperial Medical Bureau must have made contributions.
Even if the Eastern Expedition fails, they cannot be held responsible.
Bai Shan said, "You want to train a military doctor. You can bring it up after this matter is over."
Manbao kept this matter in mind and fell asleep peacefully.
The next morning, the couple went to the City Lord's Mansion to attend an emergency court meeting.
Because there were few ministers accompanying the army, Bai Shan and Lord Fang almost took on all the responsibilities of the Secretariat around the emperor, so they were also qualified to line up.
He stood diagonally behind Zhou Man.
The emperor had a good rest last night, and as soon as he came up, he asked directly: "I want to attack Baiyan City and Anshi City. Who is willing to go?"
Ashina, Li Si, Xue Bei and others immediately stepped out and said in unison, "We are willing to go."
The emperor nodded with satisfaction, but did not make a decision immediately. Instead, he asked Bai Shan about the current situation of food and armaments.
Bai Shan answered them one by one. What he didn't know was Lord Fang's answer. Apart from that, there was also the direction of the court. As Zhongshu Sheren, these were all things they needed to pay attention to.
The emperor looked at Zhou Man and asked, "How many medicinal herbs are left in the army?"
Manbao stepped out and replied, "It can still accommodate 800 people."
She paused and then said, "Your Majesty, the third batch of medicinal herbs should have been delivered three days ago, but they haven't arrived yet."
The emperor said to the Duke of Zhao, "Push the Ministry of War to make arrangements for logistics."
Duke Zhao: "...Yes."
The emperor then asked for his opinion, "What do you think, Mr. Zhao, about attacking Baiyan City and Anshi City immediately?"
"Morale is high at this moment, and I think we can go."
But some people objected, saying, "Your Majesty, I think we shouldn't act too hastily. Attacking two cities simultaneously would put a huge strain on our forces. If one side were to fail and the other side couldn't come to the rescue, the entire front would collapse."
Li Si said, "What are you afraid of? They are just a bunch of cowards. Why should we, the Great Jin, be afraid of them? Your Majesty, I am willing to lead a team of soldiers to attack Baiyan City. We will definitely not be forced to ask for reinforcements."
"Hmph, pride will always lead to a fall!"
"Who are you saying will lose? How dare you curse my Great Jin to fail?"
Minister:…
The emperor stopped the quarrel and asked General Ashina, "What do you think?"
General Ashina pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I believe we can attack simultaneously."
He said, "Although attacking simultaneously would be very stressful, dividing our forces would also prevent them from supporting each other."
Li Si nodded repeatedly.
The emperor fell into deep thought. Although Ashina was a Turk, he was always steady and cautious in marching and fighting. He said that they could divide their troops to attack, which meant that the chances of success were very high.
The emperor then made up his mind and said to everyone, "Then we will divide our forces and attack them."
"Qibi Heli, Li Si,"
"I am here!"
"You two will lead 10,000 soldiers to capture Baiyan City..."
The base camp headed towards Anshi City.
Everyone agreed and stepped out.
Manbao was about to return to the medical tent when He Li stopped him.
He looked at Zhou Man with a smile and said, "Master Zhou, I wonder if you can follow us to Baiyan City?"
Man Bao said, "I will send someone to follow you to Baiyan City. Should I follow the Holy Carriage?"
He Li said, "Your Majesty, you have Imperial Physician Lu here. Besides, Baiyan City is in a special location. It will take a long time for Anshi City to start a war. Your Majesty will definitely have to inspect Baiyan City. Lord Zhou going there in advance can also ensure His Majesty's safety."
Man Bao fell into deep thought, and after a moment he said, "I can't make the decision on this matter. I have to consult Minister Zhao."
After all, he is the marching commander.
He Li said, "I'll go with you."
When Duke Zhao heard that He Li wanted to snatch someone away, he refused without any hesitation.
He Li frowned and said, "Although I am not afraid of life or death, I still have many soldiers under my command. Ashina's Hu soldiers are human beings, but do they mean that my Hu soldiers are not human beings?"
Duke Zhao said, "Why are you arguing with Ashina? It's not like the Imperial Medical Bureau won't send a military doctor to you."
"How can I compare with Lord Zhou?" He said, "Lord Zhou has been following Ashina all this time. Now it's my turn, right?"
Although the students of the Imperial Medical Bureau were not bad in ability, at least much better than the previous military doctors, when it came down to it, Zhou Man still had the highest cure rate.
Why does Ashina get all the benefits?
He seized the Duke of Zhao's hand and said, "If you don't send her to me, we can go to His Majesty and reason with him."
Duke of Zhao: ...
He pulled his hand back and looked at Zhou Man helplessly, "Alright, alright, Mr. Zhou, what do you think?"
Manbao grinned at him and said very obediently, "I will listen to the chief steward."
So He Li grabbed Duke Zhao again and said, "Let's go see His Majesty."
Duke of Zhao: I’m so angry. Not only does he want to attack Qibi Heli, but he also wants to attack Zhou Man. What should I do?
See you at 6pm
(End of this chapter)
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