Chapter 830 A Dream of Youth 362
Even if peace talks were to be held, it wouldn't be quick. Most of the verbal negotiations would have to be discussed face-to-face between more professional ministers and the envoys sent by the Northern Jin.
In court, they would simply exchange a few words to express their respective attitudes.
Xie Ning didn't care about any of these things; she needed to improve military preparedness. The responsibilities of the Three Offices and the Six Ministries overlapped somewhat, and Emperor Jing had wanted to abolish the Three Offices and return power to the Six Ministries, but before he could finish this task, the country fell into chaos.
Yan Xi only realized something was wrong after sending the decree to the Ministry of Personnel, because half of the Three Departments had already been abolished, and the personnel appointments were still being adjusted. In the end, Xie Ning did not go to the Three Departments, but went directly to the Military Equipment Bureau.
Ren Shaojian, a fifth-rank official.
Instead of being promoted to an official position, he was granted a noble title, becoming a county lord with a fief of a thousand households.
After the court session, Xie Ning went directly to the pharmaceutical workshop to arrange the remaining matters. Although she had previously managed the women's pharmaceutical workshop, she was mainly responsible for teaching, and its operation still followed the regulations of the pharmacy bureau.
As for studying medicine, she can enter the Imperial Medical Bureau to learn. Things are on track here, and she is no longer needed to take the lead. She should go to a place where she is needed more.
Xie Ning hadn't expected things to come to this. She had originally planned to proceed gradually, but the Northern Jin was pressing her relentlessly, forcing her to improve the techniques for using gunpowder.
Fortunately, she could use the Western Expedition as an excuse. She also showed her research to outsiders on a regular basis. Otherwise, if she had suddenly become proficient in a skill, she might have been mistaken for a monster.
Even now, many people call her a "genius," which makes Xie Ning feel a little ashamed. She has simply lived a few more years and has more experience than the average person.
Perhaps her memory is better than average, and she has a slight talent for learning, but ultimately she still needs to work hard.
Xiuling stood aside listening to the instruction. She thought Xie Ning would hand over the Women's Medicine Institute to Du Xin. After all, among all the female doctors Xie Ning had taught, Du Xin was the best learner. Du Xin was the one who taught Xie Ning when he was busy.
Du Xin could be considered half a mentor to the female doctors at the Women's Pharmaceutical Institute. Everyone thought that Du Xin would succeed Xie Ning, but unexpectedly, it was herself.
Seeing Xiuling looking at her nervously, Du Xin smiled without any displeasure. Her teacher had told her that while her medical skills were indeed the best in the pharmaceutical institute, Xiuling was still the best in terms of management talent.
The two of them took different paths.
Even so, everyone was saddened by Xie Ning's departure from the Imperial Medical Academy. However, they smiled when they learned that Xie Ning would occasionally teach at the Imperial Medical Bureau.
Du Xin felt a little regretful, but he was also genuinely happy about Xie Ning's transfer. Putting aside everything else, the power of the Military Equipment Bureau was much higher than that of the Imperial Physician, and it was not just a "craftsman" as ordinary people thought.
Xie Ning had previously held a minor official position in the Ministry of Works, but that position was considered "craftsmanship" and not something that would impress ordinary people. This was one of the reasons why some ministers did not voice their opposition as strongly, because it was insignificant.
Only now has Xie Ning truly made it out into the world.
Although she primarily performed technical work, she also held managerial authority.
Xie Ning glanced at Du Xin and handed her a small wooden box. "This year has been so chaotic that I haven't been able to celebrate your birthday. I'll make up for it today."
Inside was a silver hairpin she had made at a craftsman's workshop in Bingzhou. It was hollow, making it a small but effective tool. The hairpin head was openwork, which could be used to hold medicine.
Although not as exquisite as ordinary silver hairpins, they are more practical.
Du Xin was stunned, not expecting Xie Ning to still remember her birthday.
"Thank you, teacher."
Although they were not officially master and disciple, they were in fact master and disciple. Du Xin always regarded Xie Ning as his teacher and adhered to the etiquette of a student. Not only would he give Xie Ning various gifts on holidays, but he would also help Xie Ning with some chores on ordinary days.
The shoes, socks, clothes, sleeves, knee pads, and other items in Xie Ning's closet were mostly made by Du Xin, and some were from other people.
She remembered all of these things.
"Once the fighting subsides, I will personally present you and Aqi Lan with our achievements. At that time, you can officially join the Imperial Hospital. You've met many of the physicians there before in the Imperial Medical Bureau, so don't be shy. Ask them anything you don't understand; they've all owed me favors in some way..."
Xie Ning and Du Xin were talking about the path she had planned for them when they suddenly came to their senses as the sun began to set.
"Alright, you still have to go to the medical tent tonight, go and have dinner first."
Xie Ning walked through the corridor to the door and saw Xiu Ling standing under the corridor, seemingly waiting for her. "It's raining outside, sir, don't forget to bring an umbrella."
"Thank you." Xie Ning took the blue oil-paper umbrella but didn't move it, waiting for Xiu Ling to say something next.
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