Chapter 3056 Attention
Zhou Man thought about it and decided to send a copy back to Xiao Yuanzheng as well as send him the detailed production method. By taking multiple approaches, maybe the results in the capital will come out faster?
Xiao Yuanzheng never thought that Zhou Man had written him another letter and sent him something. He had just received the official documents and letters she had sent back today.
The former is official business, the latter is private matter.
Xiao Yuan hesitated for a moment between the memorial and the letter, and decided to open the letter first. With mental preparation, he could endure whatever she wrote in the memorial.
At this time, the emperor also received Zhou Man's letter, which came into the palace together with Mingda's letter.
In fact, if it weren’t for Mingda’s letter, Zhou Man’s private letter would not have reached the emperor so quickly.
Do you really think anyone can write a private letter to the emperor?
Do you really think the emperor is so idle that he reads private letters sent to him by outsiders every day?
Even though he was the emperor, many people still sent him letters, such as the patriarch of the Wang family, who liked to write letters to discuss chess with the emperor.
Although the emperor didn't like talking about chess with people from a distance, in order to maintain the relationship between them, he would occasionally take a look and write back.
But he was very passive and would throw aside the private messages he received, and only check them when he was in a bad mood or in a good mood and had some free time.
If Zhou Man and Bai Shan's letters had not always returned with Mingda's, the emperor would have deliberately chosen to read their letters first and would not have read them so promptly.
At this time, there were two letters in front of the emperor. He looked back and forth between them several times, and finally looked at his daughter's letter first. It was not only because it was his daughter's, but also because Zhou Man would write to him, so he always felt that there would be no nonsense, and maybe he would have to call someone to discuss the matter in the end, so he looked at his daughter's letter first.
Mingda's letter was a greeting, a way to report her safety and to tell the emperor that she was doing well in Qingzhou...
The emperor read the letter with a smile, put it away and then went to open Zhou Man's letter.
Gu Zhong served tea to the emperor and stood aside, quietly observing his expression. He saw the smile on his face gradually disappear, and he slowly sat up straight with a relaxed posture...
But Gu Zhong, who was familiar with the emperor, knew that he was not angry, but cared about him.
Gu Zhong lowered his eyes and stood aside. He heard the emperor tapping his fingers on the table and the sound of shuffling papers. After a while, he said, "Go summon Xiao Yuanzheng and the Minister of Works. No, invite the Minister of the Ministry of Works."
Gu Zhong agreed, bowed and retreated.
The emperor flipped through Zhou Man's letter, noted the lines about the efficacy of the new medicine, and glanced at her outlook at the back.
Although it may seem like she's just talking big and making empty promises, Zhou Man usually gives people that feeling, and they can't deny that she's really reliable.
Even if this is just a pie in the sky, it is worth the emperor to take a bite. What's more, this may not be a pie in the sky, but a real one with meat filling!
When Xiao Yuanzheng received the two paintings handed to him by the emperor, he realized that Zhou Mandu had set his sights on the emperor.
The emperor asked him, "Is the new medicine Zhou Man mentioned in his letter really that effective?"
Xiao Yuanzheng could only bow and say, "I haven't seen the new medicine that Lady Zhou mentioned, so I dare not make a definitive statement. But considering Lady Zhou's character, she probably didn't exaggerate on purpose."
The emperor pondered, "If this new medicine can truly inhibit the invasion of external pathogens into wounds, then casualties on the battlefield will be further reduced."
Xiao Yuanzheng, the doctor, thought more and said, "Not only that, if this medicine is really as Lord Zhou said, it can be effective for coughs, lung diseases, and even internal organ diseases caused by external evils entering the body."
The Emperor and the Minister of Works who was listening: ...
"But Lord Zhou also said that this new drug has just been developed and its efficacy has not been tested. Moreover, this drug itself has risks, so it should not be abused."
The emperor said, "Ask Zhou Man to send some medicine back. The Imperial Medical Bureau is testing the medicine in the capital."
There are many death row prisoners and various patients in Beijing, so the speed of drug testing is much faster than in Qingzhou.
Xiao Yuanzheng also thought so, but wasn’t he called here before he had time to write a letter?
But it was better to call him. Xiao Yuanzheng glanced at Minister Han. It was much better than him going to the Ministry of Works to find someone to study syringes himself.
The emperor is here, so it's convenient. He is a bastard if he doesn't need it.
So Xiao Yuanzheng directly held up Zhou Man's syringe drawing and said, "However, Lord Zhou said that this medicine has not yet been developed to be taken orally, but rather requires liquid injection into the body to be effective, so this tool is also crucial."
The emperor looked at Minister Han.
After listening for a long time, Han Shangshu, who had no idea why he was called here to observe the Imperial Medical Bureau's research on a new drug, finally understood why he was there. He was silent for a moment, then had to step forward and bow, saying, "I will do my best."
The emperor's face darkened and he said seriously, "It's not about trying your best, but about having to do it."
He glared at Han Shangshu with a cold glint in his eyes, "I already have the miracle medicine. If I can't use it because I don't have the right tools, I... I will vomit to death!"
Not to mention the emperor, even Minister Han felt nauseous at the thought, and he silently agreed.
The emperor then brought up another topic. He slowly took out another painting and asked Xiao Yuanzheng, "Is the tree on this one some kind of medicine?"
Xiao Yuanzheng looked at it carefully and shook his head, "I have never seen it."
The emperor frowned. "This was painted by Zhou Man. She said she was looking for this tree. Whoever could find it would be given a chance to consult her. I thought it was a very important medicinal herb."
Xiao Yuanzheng immediately remembered what Zhou Man had written in the letter and couldn't help asking, "Didn't they say that all creatures she had never seen were included in the list?"
Emperor: "...Oh, did she write to tell you too?"
Yes, she also asked him to promote her to the drug dealers and farmers he knew, saying that she would accept anyone who came, and if someone didn't want a consultation, they could ask for money.
She would give money depending on the preciousness of the creatures sent, and she would accept anything below 100,000 yuan.
Xiao Yuanzheng almost suspected that she was corrupt or taking bribes, otherwise where would she get so much money? With such a rich family, she might give out 100,000 yuan for one thing. If someone gave her a hundred or so kinds of things, how much would she have to give out?
The emperor touched his chin and asked, "Why is Zhou Man so enthusiastic lately?"
Isn't she pregnant? Why is she either researching new drugs or looking for drugs all over the world?
Indeed, in the emperor's view, Zhou Man was looking for medicine, and she even mentioned plants and animals she had never seen. The emperor was moved and asked, "I heard that Zhou Man has been writing a pharmacopoeia, which records all the medicines she has seen?"
Xiao Yuanzheng's heart also moved, and he lowered his eyes in thought. He couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. This was something that would go down in history.
Xiao Yuanzheng's expression became more serious. He bowed solemnly and said, "I will do my best to help Master Zhou."
See you at 11pm
(End of this chapter)
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