Chapter 598 The benefit is now, the merit will last for generations!
The next day, Li San Niang asked Manager Gao for a day off, as she had something to do that day.
Early in the morning, she specially chose to wear a dignified indigo blue outfit. After having breakfast, Li San Niang, along with Li's father, mother, and second brother, gathered in the main hall of the Li family.
Mr. Li, Mrs. Li, and Li's second brother carefully read the report written by Li's third sister. For a moment, the main hall was very quiet, with only the slight sound of turning pages.
"Third Sister, you must understand that if you really bring this up, you'll likely become the target of everyone's criticism."
“Father, if I don’t bring it up, who will?”
I am no longer the Li San Niang who was bullied by everyone when I first entered the profession. I am the first female doctor in Chang'an!
Who in the Imperial Medical Bureau doesn't know my abilities and skills?
Even if they oppose my proposal, at most they'll roll their eyes at me, and if it's anything less than rude, they'll just spit on me.
"If I can't even endure this little hardship, I might as well go home and become some damn female doctor!"
Seeing the disapproval on her parents' faces, Li San Niang took a breath and said, "Father, Mother, I certainly didn't expect it to work out just because I brought it up."
This practice of consanguineous marriage is truly harmful.
The data I've written here, while not enough to bring tears to one's eyes, is something your father and mother have experienced; what you've seen are living, breathing human lives.
At least people need to know this.
As for raising the marriage age of young women, I would be happy if it could be done.
If it doesn't work out, I can accept that.
"If it can raise this awareness in people, and create a splash on the water's surface, I'll be very satisfied."
Li's mother looked up and went outside, reminding him, "It's getting late, go ahead, don't let the traffic delay you."
Thus, Li's father, Li's second brother, Li's third sister, and Qiu Xiang boarded the carriage driven by the tenth brother and left the Li family for the Gao family.
The Gao family, the family of the old doctor Gao, who was Li's father's mentor and had a master-disciple relationship with Li's father.
In fact, Li San Niang had considered using the former head of the Imperial Medical Bureau, Dr. Liang. After learning of Li San Niang's suggestion and reading her report, Dr. Liang even mentioned that if Li San Niang needed it, she could use his name.
In the words of Dr. Liang, "After all, I am somewhat famous. Whether it is the former head of the Imperial Medical Bureau or the skill of acupuncture, I am well-known in the medical community."
Moreover, when people mention me in the Imperial Medical Bureau, they always give me some face.
Third Sister, if you want to use it, just mention Master's name.
"Masters, after all, are meant to be used."
But after thinking it over, Li San Niang still refused the old doctor Liang's suggestion.
Admittedly, as Dr. Liang said, he was indeed very famous, but he was, after all, the former head of the Imperial Medical Bureau, and had long since left that position.
It is certainly correct for someone who is not in a position to meddle in its affairs.
Moreover, the old doctor Liang only took Li San Niang as his disciple and taught her the art of acupuncture because of his junior uncle and the grudges of the previous generation. This was already a great favor.
Li San Niang felt that she had no choice but to continue to patronize Dr. Liang.
Therefore, after discussing with Li's father, mother, and second brother, they decided to visit the Gao family and seek help from the old doctor.
That's how the scene in the main hall this morning came about.
The carriage arrived at the Gao family's residence, where Dr. Gao, the grandson of the old doctor, was already waiting at the door. After everyone got off the carriage and exchanged pleasantries, Dr. Gao led them inside.
After meeting the old doctor, they exchanged pleasantries and chatted about their daily lives. Li San Niang was especially praised by the old doctor.
"I have already heard from the military surgeons who returned from the frontier earlier that Third Sister really put a lot of effort into teaching them the techniques!"
It was truly useful and saved many lives!
The alcohol works very well too.
"Great, great, that's wonderful!"
Li San Niang modestly accepted the old doctor Gao's praise.
Then, she handed over the report she had written. When Dr. Gao and Dr. Gao saw the words written on the cover of the book that Li San Niang handed over, "The Importance of Eugenics and Good Childbearing---Some Suggestions and Measures on Optimizing the Tang Dynasty's Fertility Policy to Promote the Long-Term Stable Development of the Population," the long string of words really stunned the two of them.
“Grandmaster, please take a look first. After you have seen it, I will explain to you the purpose of my visit today.”
More than fifteen minutes later, the old doctor Gao closed the book, looked at Li San Niang with a slightly deep expression, and said nothing.
“Grandmaster, all the data in this report is true.”
In the year I've been practicing medicine, because of my identity as a woman, I've come into contact with many women, and from them I've become aware of the problems.
If the Imperial Medical Bureau agrees with my suggestions and submits the prohibition of consanguineous marriage and the raising of the marriage age for young women to the Emperor, they can eventually be incorporated into the law.
This is absolutely a great thing that the Imperial Medical Academy has done for the people of the world!
This is a great thing that benefits people now and will last for generations!
The old doctor frowned and looked at Li San Niang, asking, "San Niang, let's leave the rest aside."
But did you know that raising the marriage age for young women is related to taxation?
Even if the head of the Imperial Medical Bureau were willing to present this to the Emperor, how could the Confucian scholars in the court possibly agree?
In their eyes, a woman should marry early, have children early, and produce more children so that more people can farm and collect taxes for the country to support this huge noble family.
Your proposal is encroaching on their interests; it's taking something from their bowl. How could they possibly agree to it?
Li San Niang smiled, she smiled, her smile was radiant.
"Grandmaster, is the Sage a woman?"
Not to mention Doctor Gao, who among us wasn't stunned by Li San Niang's words?
“A sage is also a woman, a wife, and a woman who gives birth to many children.”
Do they have the ability to say this in front of a sage?
Do they dare say that a woman's only value is in reproduction?
They wouldn't dare, haha, they wouldn't dare.
Li San Niang lowered her voice, "In the face of power, what distinction is there between men and women?"
"Haha, Grandmaster, don't worry, I haven't even entertained such fantasies."
I would be satisfied as long as the prohibition of consanguineous marriage can be incorporated into the law.
As for raising the marriage age for young women, let's take it one step at a time.
If it doesn't work out, at least I made the suggestion, and I can try again later.
Moreover, the officials in the Imperial Medical Bureau might not be willing to let my reputation as a young woman be fully exposed after receiving my report.
"Grandmaster, please trouble you to help Third Sister submit this message."
After saying this, Li San Niang stood up and bowed deeply to Doctor Gao. After bowing, Li San Niang raised her head and looked at Doctor Gao with a bright smile, looking confident and composed.
The old doctor was relieved and understood what Li San Niang wanted. He felt even more that Li San Niang was amazing and that the praise was well-deserved.
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