Zhu Youxiao summoned Yang Hanyi to Beijing to work in the Imperial Hospital, but did not make her the royal family's personal physician.
Firstly, they were afraid that the small volume of business would hinder Yang Hanyi's medical progress; secondly, they wanted to use it as a symbol to improve the social status of women and take the first step towards liberating women.
To this end, Zhu Youxiao not only maintained the system of female doctors in the palace, but also set up a medical clinic for Yang Hanyi in the capital and ordered him to recruit apprentices. This way, he could not only save the world but also train more female doctors among the people.
In modern times, it's not uncommon to see male doctors in obstetrics and gynecology. Even so, there are still many female patients who are reluctant to be seen by male doctors!
In ancient times, there was a barrier of "strict separation between men and women", and many female patients were even more ashamed to seek treatment from male doctors, so delays in treatment were common.
Zhu Youxiao used female doctors as a breakthrough point. In addition to training more female medical staff and treating more female patients, he also planned to establish field hospitals and recruit female medical soldiers to accompany the army.
Training male medical soldiers to accompany frontline troops in the fight is a measure that has already been implemented.
But Zhu Youxiao felt that women were more suitable for this job. Even if they were not on the front lines, they could still provide treatment and nursing care in hospitals in the rear.
Unfortunately, no one knew the emperor's long-term plan, and perhaps no one understood what it meant to improve the status of women and let women go out of the house.
Zhu Youxiao was lonely most of the time. Although he was used to it, the feeling was not very good.
When the messenger shouted "Great victory in Liaodong, thousands of heads beheaded" galloped through the streets of the capital, and when Wang Tigan came running over to report the good news, Zhu Youxiao finally put aside his depression and stood up.
This was a greater victory than the Battle of Guangning. The officers and soldiers of Liaozhen captured more than 3,000 heads under the city, and the number of heads killed outside the trench, plus the bodies that were looted, was estimated to be around 3,000.
These are only those who were killed on the spot. As for those injured by the explosion, I am afraid that more than half will die.
The total number of enemies who died sooner or later, if the number is too low, is probably close to ten thousand. Among them are Mongols and Han soldiers. If the Zhenyi deaths are calculated to be four or five thousand, it is probably a safe bet.
There are tens of thousands of people in one flag, and this is equivalent to half of them being killed. I, an old slave, should be heartbroken and crying, right?
There was also the chief of the Jiannu army. According to the confessions of the baoyi and Han soldiers captured under the city, it was certain that the old slave's tenth son, Dergelei, was beaten to death.
As for the other big boss, Xiong Tingbi's memorial did not confirm it. Seeing that the flag was Manggurtai, it was hard to tell whether he was dead or injured.
It doesn’t matter. Kill them one by one and make sure that the old slave has no descendants. This is Zhu Youxiao’s ultimate goal, and the result will be the same as pacifying Liao.
The victory over the Eastern Tartars was not only inspiring, but also a driving force for reform. Although the emperor did not lead the army in person, he could still share in the credit.
Without the emperor's wisdom and bravery, his ability to appoint people to the right positions, and his strong support, how could the generals be loyal, the soldiers be devoted, and the successive victories be achieved?
Since Nurhaci rebelled against the Ming Dynasty, the Ming army suffered repeated defeats and had lost most of Liaodong. However, this disheartening decline was reversed after the emperor ascended the throne. Can you say that it was not the emperor's credit?
If you don’t believe me, just go and listen. Xiong Tingbi of Liaozhen and Mao Wenlong of Dongjiang, who among them would not say “Long live the wise emperor” with full reverence?
This is the confidence to promote reform, just like Zhang Juzheng valued Qi Jiguang and worked hard in military and diplomacy to enhance his own prestige.
"After the heads are delivered, we will build the Jingguan." Zhu Youxiao read the victory report and quickly made a decision. "I will go to the Taimiao to present the captives. The ceremony must be grand. On Qingming Festival, I will also go to the Martyrs' Shrine to pay my respects in person. All civil and military officials and nobles in the capital will accompany me."
Wang Tigan's face was full of joy, as if he was happier than the emperor. He listened to the orders and agreed repeatedly.
Zhu Youxiao pondered for a moment, feeling a little unsatisfied. After a moment's thought, he asked Wang Tigan, "Wang Ban, go check how many households there are in the capital."
Wang Tigan probably guessed what Zhu Youxiao meant, agreed, and turned to leave.
"Wait." Zhu Youxiao changed his mind again. He stroked his chin and thought for a while before saying, "Forget it. Giving money to every household is too much trouble and too expensive. Take 20,000 taels of silver from the inner treasury, buy all the wine, label it with red paper saying 'Imperial Victory Wine', and send it to every restaurant in the capital. Let everyone drink it for free until it's all gone."
"Your Majesty, your grace is bestowed upon the people. Even wise rulers in ancient times have never been so gracious." Wang Tigan bowed with a look of admiration and respect, saying, "Your Majesty, rest assured. Leave this matter to me. I will definitely complete it to your satisfaction."
Zhu Youxiao nodded and said with a smile: "Well, Wang Ban has worked hard. If you do a good job, I will reward you."
We have won the battle again and again. Just the frequent good news may make the people excited and happy for a few days, and talk about it after dinner, but it will be over and they will not get any benefits.
Zhu Youxiao wanted everyone to feel the tangible benefits of winning a battle. The benefits didn't have to be too big, as long as they were real.
For example, when you eat something or drink something, you definitely feel it directly! When it comes to distributing money, even if it is calculated based on the household, Zhu Youxiao still feels a little distressed and stingy.
This Lantern Festival, the capital will be even more lively! Zhu Youxiao thought about the scene of people drinking and drunkards everywhere in the streets, and suddenly felt that buying wine did not seem to be a good idea.
At this moment, Li Chengcheng came in holding Xiaobai, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, as if something was not going well. Ye Hei came in right after her. Li Chengcheng turned around and pushed him away several times, but Ye Hei refused to leave.
Zhu Youxiao was thinking about the drunkard's problem and did not notice Li Chengcheng's strange expression. He only looked up when he heard the cat calling.
"Are you willing to come back?" Zhu Youxiao stretched out his hand to hug Xiaobai. He had been staying in Concubine Wang Liang's palace these days. He didn't know how Li Chengcheng brought him back.
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