Chapter 3009 Double Selection
Zhou Man nodded and was about to leave with Wen Tiandong, but thinking of the two children in the house, he couldn't help but say to the boy, "You can go to the kitchen and ask for some steamed buns and soup. You can make do with that for today, but if you want to live in the county, you have to earn your own food."
The young man nodded repeatedly and looked at Zhou Man with gratitude, "Thank you, sir. I will work hard to make money."
The medical department did not charge for treatment and allowed them to live here, which was much better than he had expected before he came.
Bai Shan and Mr. Qian were sitting on benches in the corridor chatting with patients seeking medical treatment. When he saw Zhou Man coming over, he stood up with a smile and asked, "Have you finished seeing the patient?"
Zhou Man shook his head slightly, his eyes falling on a middle-aged scholar behind him.
The other person was also looking at Zhou Man. When their eyes met, he bowed and said, "Qian pays his respects to Mr. Zhou."
Zhou Man was always tolerant of those with good vision, so he smiled until his eyes narrowed. After returning the greeting, he said, "Mr. Qian, you're welcome."
She smiled and stepped aside, letting Wen Tiandong come forward and introducing him to Mr. Qian: "This is my student, and also the Master of Medicine in the Medical Bureau."
Mr. Qian quickly bowed to Wen Tiandong again.
The four of them then turned to the backyard.
Wu Yue had heated up the food, and when she saw them finally coming to eat, she immediately went out to get some warm water for Zhou Man and the others to wash their hands.
After washing his hands, Zhou Man sat down at the table and said to Mr. Qian, "The food is simple, please don't mind, Mr. Qian."
Mr. Qian said it was very good and not shabby at all.
Zhou Man exchanged a few pleasantries with him before asking directly, "Did County Magistrate Bai say that Mr. Qian is interested in our medical department?"
Mr. Qian nodded solemnly, "The Medical Bureau is related to people's livelihood, but I think it will be difficult to sustain if it only provides free medical treatment to the poor. That's why I have always been pessimistic about the Medical Bureau. But after watching what you have done since coming to Qingzhou, I know that the most important thing about the Medical Bureau is not to waive medical expenses for the poor, but to cultivate the habit of seeing a doctor among the poor, especially women, when they are sick."
Zhou Man's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but slap the table, "Exactly, sir, you are truly my confidant."
Bai Shan coughed heavily.
Mr. Qian then said embarrassedly, "I only had a vague feeling before, but I couldn't see the full picture. It was only after meeting County Magistrate Bai yesterday and having a heart-to-heart talk with him that I realized your profound foresight. I am ashamed and unworthy of being called a close friend."
Zhou Man sighed, then turned to Wen Tiandong and said, "I wonder what the future holds for the Medical Bureau. Will it be like the Imperial Medical Bureau of the previous dynasty, lasting only a dozen years before disappearing like a meteor? Or will it be like the six ministries, established and enduring? The most we can do is focus on the present. If we do our job well, and then consider the future, we can feel at peace with ourselves."
She said, "Our current mission is to provide medical care for everyone in the world. This includes not only the rich and powerful, but also the common people and the poor. This includes everyone. Especially the poor. If they can understand the benefits of seeking medical treatment, even if the hospital is gone in the future, they can seek treatment from other pharmacies and clinics."
"It would be even better if we could popularize some common medicinal herbs and treatment methods when treating patients," Zhou Man said. "Even if they really can't afford to see doctors in the future, they can still help themselves with the medical knowledge they know. We are few in number now, and there is not much we can do, but the Imperial Medical Bureau is still operating, and many colleagues will join us in the future. I hope you can understand what you are doing and what impact it will have in the future."
Wen Tiandong stood up and responded respectfully.
Mr. Qian's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but happily say to Zhou Man, "I chose the Medical Department because of Mr. Zhou."
He had been keeping an eye on Bai Shan and his wife since he first saw them in the Qingzhou Restaurant.
He wanted to become an official, but his ability was limited. He not only needed a mentor, but also a confidant and a like-minded superior.
He looked down on the former governor, and even more so on the former county magistrate. He didn't even like County Magistrate Lu very much, so he fired the former governor and the former county magistrate, and when County Magistrate Lu came to him, he rejected him.
Bai Shan is a better candidate. He is not only younger and more energetic, but also more ambitious. Mr. Qian was indeed very tempted at first and was thinking about coming to Beihai County to try to apply for an official position.
If it's really not appropriate, just resign.
Anyway, he has already quit twice, so it doesn't matter if he quits again.
But as he looked at Beihai County, he couldn't help but be attracted to the Medical Department.
The reason he finally chose the Medical Department was because of Zhou Man.
She is not only the director of Qingzhou Medical Bureau, she is also one of the founders of the Imperial Medical Bureau. Her ideas represent the future development direction of the Imperial Medical Bureau, and the Medical Bureau is a microcosm of the Imperial Medical Bureau in the local area.
In comparison, Bai Shan was just a county magistrate. Above the county magistrate was the governor, above the governor was the military governor, and above that was the imperial court in the capital, the palace, and the emperor.
When it comes to the right to speak on authority, Zhou Man must be far superior to Bai Shan.
Zhou Man, a young woman, was able to walk through the villages in Beihai County under the scorching sun while carrying her medicine box on her back when she first arrived in the county. This shows her importance and confidence in the Medical Department. Following her, Mr. Qian was more confident that he could display his talents and make some achievements.
Mr. Qian actually picked Zhou Man, so Zhou Man asked him bluntly, "Then how did you know that the Medical Bureau was able to pick you?"
Mr. Qian sat up straighter and said to Zhou Man, "Judging from the number of people who came for medical treatment today, the reputation of the Beihai County Medical Office has spread. Your Excellency no longer needs to use it, or should we say, you can minimize going to the countryside. The next thing you should do is to build a medical office in Qingzhou City."
He paused and said, "Your Excellency's initial choice of Beihai County to establish a medical office was indeed the best. After establishing a medical office in Qingzhou City, you can use this as an excuse to select several more counties under Qingzhou's jurisdiction to establish medical office branches. This way, the people of Qingzhou will be able to go to the nearest medical office for treatment."
I don’t know if the Imperial Medical Bureau can allocate so many people to Qingzhou.
Zhou Man raised his eyebrows and looked at Bai Shan.
The fact that they were planning to open three medical clinics under the jurisdiction of Qingzhou had not been made public. Currently, only the governor and seven county magistrates knew about it. Zhou Man was certain that no more than twenty people knew about it. He didn't know whether his speculation was completely based on speculation or he had heard some rumors.
She nodded slightly, agreeing with him. "What can Mr. Qian do about this?"
Mr. Qian said, "I'm ashamed to say that I've wasted thirty years and now, over thirty, have accomplished nothing. But when I was young, I traveled extensively and am quite familiar with the seven counties of Qingzhou. I served as a clerk and subordinate to four county magistrates and one provincial governor, including Yidu, Shouguang, Bochang, and Qiancheng counties. I have a certain understanding of all four counties and can even speak with some authority in some areas."
Even Bai Shan, who knew him well, couldn't help but be stunned. Wow, there are only seven counties in Qingzhou, and he had worked in four of them in one go.
Zhou Man asked a little worriedly, "Who is the person Mr. Qian has assisted the longest?"
Mr. Qian sighed, "Former Shouguang County Magistrate, one year and eight months."
Zhou Man: "...which is the shortest?"
Mr. Qian: "The former governor, less than three months."
As soon as he resigned from his post, all the officials in Qingzhou were taken to the capital to be questioned.
Zhou Man: ...I’m so worried.
I went to get vaccinated today. I left a paw as a souvenir. I was super sleepy after the vaccination. I didn’t want to write anymore. I just wanted to rest.
See you tomorrow
(End of this chapter)
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