Chapter 422 Military Doctor
Today is another day for Li San Niang to give a lecture to the doctors of the Department of Surgery at the military camp on the outskirts of Beijing.
This time, Li San Niang thought about what Sun Yijian had said to her last time, so she revised the content she had prepared earlier.
This time we will only talk about the first aid method, because there is already news that after the Qingming Festival next month, the army will be fully prepared and set off, heading straight for the Western Turks.
Although the news is only circulating in a small circle at the moment, Li San Niang had heard Li Er Xiong mention it a few days ago: the Imperial Medical Bureau was buying up herbs on a large scale, causing the price of herbs near Chang'an City to rise by 10% or 20%.
In order to pass on her knowledge of first aid methods to ulcer doctors as quickly as possible, Li San Niang decided to emphasize practice over theory.
So, Li San Niang, who had given the doctors a thorough explanation of first aid in the morning, led them to the medical tent in the afternoon.
The medical tents in this military camp are never short of wounded soldiers.
Starting with knife cuts, Li San Niang explained how to clean the wounds, choose the right suturing techniques, use the appropriate wound medicine, and finally bandage the cuts on different parts of her body, including the head, neck, torso, limbs, hands, and feet.
They all do it all in a show for others.
"The way the arm was bandaged is quite good. I saw that the soldier moved around a little and it didn't seem to affect him much."
"I think it's quite difficult to choose different suturing techniques for different parts and depths of the suture."
This really tests a doctor's ability to make on-the-spot judgments and react quickly.
I feel that I'm not quite used to these things yet.
"Hey, look how amazing Dr. Zheng is!"
I used to laugh at him, thinking he was stupid for spending money on those devices. But now he can use them directly, under Dr. Li's guidance. It's clear I was the fool.
"Hey, I heard this from Sun Tou'er. Not every doctor in the camp can go."
I guess in the end we'll have to choose the best of the best, and someone like me probably won't be a good fit.
"Hey, tell me properly, what did Grandpa Sun say?"
"This time, when we fight the Western Turks, they say they have a powerful weapon that will absolutely dominate the battlefield. We're sure to win easily and secure a victory."
"If we can go with them, when the army returns, we'll be rewarded according to our merits. We'll be promoted at least two ranks, and if we're really good, we might even be promoted three ranks!"
Li San Niang and Li Er Xiong, who had already mastered most of Li San Niang's techniques, busied themselves in the medical tent, hoping to cram everything they knew into the minds of the onlookers who were watching the ulcer doctor.
Li San Niang and Li Er Xiong were so busy that day that Li San Niang felt she had said as much as she usually did in three months.
On the way back to Chang'an, Li Erxiong leaned against the carriage and gulped down several mouthfuls of water from his water pouch before he could finally relieve the discomfort of his parched mouth.
"It's a good thing you prepared that first aid booklet beforehand, otherwise I really wouldn't know what to do this time."
"Thanks to you, Second Brother, for keeping things so busy with the printing. You must take credit for this."
Li Erxiong grinned, then remembered what had happened in the military camp that day: "Third Sister, you're absolutely right."
This technique definitely needs to be practiced on real people to be more effective.
The hands I slept with the soldiers in the medical tent this afternoon felt even better than when I practiced with pork skin at home, just like you described.
If only I had another opportunity like this, my medical skills would surely improve significantly.
Li San Niang opened her eyes, which she had been resting with closed, and looked at Li Er Xiong, who looked tired but had an excited and happy expression. "That's not true."
Our profession relies on accumulated experience; the more experience we have, the better we can treat patients.
Especially in first aid, speed, accuracy, and effectiveness are crucial; naturally, the more practice you have, the better you become.
The brother and sister chatted for most of the way, one sentence after another, before Li Erxiong finally slapped his forehead and said, "Third sister, I was so busy today that I forgot to check on how Dalang is doing in the army camp."
Li Dalang was sent to the army by his elder brother Li Da earlier. This batch of recruited young men were all going to fight against the Western Turks.
It's no wonder that Brother Li is worried, since Brother Li will be going to participate in the war in the future.
In war, where is there no death?
Only then did Li San Niang realize what was happening!
"Oh dear, second brother, I hadn't thought of that at all."
Li San Niang quickly lifted the carriage curtain and looked outside. They were about to enter the city, and it was getting dark. Even if they returned to the military camp at this time, it would be too late.
"Never mind, never mind. My sister-in-law said she would give my son a day off before she leaves. We'll give him a proper reminder then and prepare some extra things for him."
Li San Niang nodded, "That's the only way."
After finishing dinner that day, Li San Niang wanted to take Lu Zhu'er back to the room to rest, but Nineteen followed her.
Li San Niang knew from this situation that Shi Jiu had come to see her for something.
Li San Niang handed the dewdrop to Qiu Xiang, who carried it back to the house. Li San Niang and Shi Jiu then stood in their courtyard, looking at the moon and talking.
"What's wrong?"
Every time you come here, it must be for something.
"Speak up, given our relationship, just tell me what's on your mind."
The usually cheerful and outgoing Nineteen, who loved to joke around, now looked somewhat uneasy.
Li San Niang was astonished, wondering what could possibly have caused Nineteen to be in such a state.
After hesitating for a while, Li San Niang did not urge him. Nineteen mustered up his courage and looked up at Li San Niang to ask, "San Niangzi, these past few times when I followed you to the military camp, I saw you lecturing to those ulcer doctors. I found what you said to be very interesting."
I'd like to learn from them, is that alright?
Li San Niang was quite taken aback when she saw the bright, almost glowing eyes of the Nineteenth Prince.
"ah?
Nineteen, you want to become a surgeon?
At this moment, Nineteen shook her head and quickly explained, "No, Third Sister, I want to be the kind of doctor you mentioned who goes to the battlefield to save people during military campaigns."
"Hmm, I think it should be called a military doctor."
Li San Niang laughed. Good heavens, the disciple she had been looking for was right beside her!
They're really blinded by a leaf. Nineteen is so wonderful! He's smart, young, knows martial arts, and is very good at handling interpersonal relationships. He's practically a perfect disciple, scoring ten out of ten!
"Of course, of course, you're eager to learn!"
Then I'm definitely willing to teach you!
If you're willing to become my disciple, then I'll accept you directly.
If you find it troublesome to become an apprentice, that's fine too.
When I, Li San Niang, pass on my knowledge and skills, I never adhere to the traditional master-disciple relationship.
As long as you are eager to learn, I am willing to teach you everything I know!
"Nineteen is quite capable," Li San Niang said. As soon as she finished speaking, Nineteen immediately bowed and greeted her, "Master!"
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