Chapter 1085 Infiltrating the Coroner
"You're here to run for office, right? Why aren't you going in?"
Judging from the travel-worn appearance of this person, carrying a bundle and a medicine box, he must have come from afar.
After saving the person, the doctor didn't mention the consultation fee and quietly withdrew, clearly aware of the consequences of his actions.
Even so, the doctor still prioritized saving lives, which made Lin Yuesha feel deeply respectful.
"The time has come, the gates are closing, I'm late."
The proclamation issued by the government clearly stated in black and white that the first rule was not to be late.
Upon hearing the news, doctors from the surrounding area flocked to Yingcheng, and there was no shortage of people. As someone who had violated the rules, he was sure to be turned away, so the doctor chose to leave.
"In other words, you know that if you delay in saving people, you will be turned away, but you still choose to save people first."
Lin Yuesha asked again.
"As a doctor, saving lives is my duty."
The doctor hesitated for a moment, then said, "Besides, most of the people who come are seniors, and I am ashamed to say that I am not as good as them."
In the traditional Chinese medicine profession, seniority is the norm, with older doctors generally considered to be more knowledgeable and experienced. Therefore, younger doctors in this profession can only rely on years of experience.
Fan Langzhong started learning medicine at the age of nine, and it has only been a little over a decade since then, which is far from the experience of those senior doctors.
"You don't need to belittle yourself."
Lin Yuesha had witnessed how professionally Dr. Fan had treated the old woman.
Admittedly, having extensive knowledge and experience is of some merit, but a doctor also needs talent and a compassionate heart to heal and save lives; neither can be lacking.
Just after the old lady collapsed, all the doctors who ignored people and entered the large medical clinic were eliminated.
"Dr. Fan, you have been chosen."
Lin Yuesha directly notified someone to hand over the token of selection to Doctor Fan, and explained the future arrangements.
Those selected as traditional Chinese medicine practitioners will undergo several days of training to adapt to universal healthcare. This is different from their previous practice; the training is intense at the beginning, but it will get better once they get on track.
"And you are?"
Doctor Fan was dumbfounded. He hadn't even entered the clinic, so how had he been selected?
The beautiful young lady in front of me seems to be of high status. Could she be the rumored Mrs. Qi?
"There must be a reason why we chose you. Doctors have the heart of parents, and you have done a great job."
Lin Yuesha offered Fan Langzhong a few words of encouragement, which was one of his strengths.
Some doctors, who practice medicine and treat patients their whole lives, never truly understand the weight of these words.
The officials led Physician Fan into the back room of the large medical clinic, where Physician Xin, who had already been selected, was located. Once everyone was present, they were divided into departments based on their areas of expertise.
The large medical clinic not only selected doctors, but also apprentice doctors and elderly women responsible for cleaning and cooking.
Working at the large medical clinic offers similar benefits to working in the fishing village, including three meals a day. If you are from out of town, you will be assigned a courtyard and provided with room and board.
After the doctors adapted to working at the large clinic, the clinic began to implement a reward system, and those who made special contributions in treating and saving lives would be given generous rewards.
In Daqi, doctors are very conservative. When it comes to treating illnesses and saving lives, everyone has their own methods and never communicates with each other. They are very afraid that their skills will be learned by others.
In fact, this is not conducive to progress.
A great deal of effort is needed to change this environment.
Lin Yuesha no longer dared to dream. She would first develop Yingcheng and then gradually influence the other cities. Sooner or later, there would be progress.
"Young Madam, something terrible has happened! There's been a disturbance at the Grand Medical Clinic!"
Today, the government is recruiting doctors, and officials are sent to maintain order, but things go wrong before the assessment even begins.
Why?
Outside the door, it was chaotic, with people coming to watch the commotion. Lin Yuesha vaguely heard people arguing inside the clinic. The doctor hadn't been chosen yet, could it be that they were fighting amongst themselves?
"this……"
The official scratched his head, looking quite annoyed, and said, "I don't know the specifics of what happened, but it seems that the doctor's commotion is because a coroner has infiltrated the candidates."
"Wu Zuo?"
Lin Yuesha was taken aback, thinking she had misheard.
"Yes, a coroner was mixed in. The doctors considered it an insult and a bad omen."
The official rubbed his face. It was their fault for not doing their job properly; they hadn't set any requirements for the candidates, and things had become a mess.
Lin Yuesha waved her hand and lowered her head in thought.
In the Great Qi Dynasty, being a coroner was a rather unlucky profession. Coroners working in the government offices rarely interacted with people and almost never had any contact with them.
In modern times, such discrimination is very rare. Forensic doctors speak for the deceased, and it is definitely a respectable and admirable profession.
The industry has very high requirements for forensic doctors; each of them is an excellent surgeon who is familiar with human bones and organs.
Lin Yuesha did not object to the coroner infiltrating the medical practitioners to participate in the selection process, but judging from this, most of the medical practitioners did not approve of it.
"Lianqiao, what do you think?"
Lin Yuesha did not rush into the large medical clinic, but instead asked Lian Qiao beside her.
Lian Qiao frowned and pondered for a moment before saying, "Young Madam, most coroners are skilled in medicine and are no less than doctors. However, the number of coroners is scarce, and there is only one job available. If we recruit coroners to be doctors, then the yamen will be short of coroners."
That's one reason. Secondly, it will definitely attract the stigma of doctors, and it's not a good thing to include someone in the ranks of doctors.
Lin Yuesha nodded. Lian Qiao's words made a lot of sense; this was exactly what she was worried about.
Compared to doctors, coroners are even scarcer.
Thinking of this, Lin Yuesha entered the large medical clinic and asked, "Who is here to apply for the position of coroner?"
"That's him!"
Several doctors supported a short, dark-faced man, pushed him to the doorway, and glared at him angrily.
Every profession has its own rules; a doctor is a doctor, and a coroner is a coroner.
"Is this dark-faced guy so desperate to become a ninth-rank official?"
The others made sarcastic remarks and were very disgusted that a coroner had applied for the job.
The short, dark-skinned man remained expressionless, his hands gripping the door panel tightly, his teeth clenched, unwilling to let go; he didn't want to lose this opportunity.
He is skilled in all four diagnostic methods: observation, listening, questioning, and palpation. If he can cure diseases and save lives, then he is a doctor. Why shouldn't he be considered one?
The government offered such good conditions that he wanted to give it a try.
"Bring the person out."
Lin Yuesha gave instructions to the officials, and then had the coroner led into a side hall.
"Young Madam Qi, please give me a chance."
Upon entering, the stern-faced coroner immediately knelt down and kowtowed three times in a devout manner.
"Please introduce yourself first. I heard you're a coroner."
Lin Yuesha instructed the officials to help the coroner up, and then sent someone to bring him a chair so he could sit down.
The coroner was surprised to receive this treatment and suddenly became nervous and uneasy.
"I am... I am Huo Xing, over thirty years old, with a son and a daughter..."
The coroner, Huo, was a little nervous and unconsciously began to introduce how many people were in his family.
He worked in the prefectural government office in Yingcheng, and his son followed in his footsteps, with both father and son serving as coroners in the office.
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