Chapter 469 Smallpox
After Li San Niang wrote a report about smallpox last year and submitted it to Mr. Bu Ke, nearly half a year later, Mr. Bu Ke finally met with Li San Niang again at Shi Hua Lou because of this matter.
Having just finished a busy day on duty, Li Sanniang rushed to Pingkangfang immediately after her shift ended.
After sitting down, Li San Niang quickly poured herself a cup of tea and slowly drank the whole cup before turning her gaze to Mr. Bu Ke.
Mr. Bu Ke took a small booklet from the hunched-over servant behind him and handed it to Li San Niang.
After taking it, Li San Niang didn't say much and started reading.
This booklet was actually marked on the report that Li San Niang had given to Mr. Bu Ke earlier, regarding smallpox.
It is about that once cowpox is found, in addition to observing the milkers and herders who have close contact with cattle, the most important thing is to extract the pus from the cowpox and conduct experiments on humans.
In other words, in practice, it needs to be confirmed that cowpox is truly effective in preventing smallpox virus.
However, this process is inherently dangerous.
First, the smallpox pus should be applied to healthy human bodies;
Second, people who survived smallpox were reinfected with pus from smallpox patients to see if smallpox caused by cowpox provided them with sufficient immunity.
By the light of the lamp, Li Sanniang carefully examined the booklet. After reading it, she looked up at Mr. Bu Ke and asked directly, "Four out of ten people died? That's a rather high mortality rate."
After putting down the booklet, Li San Niang and Mr. Bu Ke began to discuss it.
"These death row inmates are the same group that participated in the Temple Gate rebellion last year. As you said, Third Sister, a person's health and physical condition are crucial for smallpox vaccination."
Therefore, this batch of death row inmates were all young men and women who had previously enjoyed a comfortable life. The experiments had not yet been conducted on children, so the specific effects remained unknown.
Li San Niang nodded, indicating her understanding.
"Is it not yet time to vaccinate people who have already been vaccinated against cowpox with human variolation?"
Mr. Bu Ke shook his head. "It's just that the fact that four out of these ten people died makes me a little uneasy, so I came to ask Third Sister."
As you said earlier, those who have been vaccinated against smallpox will only experience mild reactions and will not succumb to the disease.
Mr. Bu Ke looked up at Li San Niang and said, "But now it's true that four people have died."
Li San Niang frowned slightly and asked, "Logically speaking, there shouldn't be such a high mortality rate."
Are all the people you've chosen truly healthy and not suffering from any illness?
Sir, you should unite with the Imperial Medical Bureau. After all, there are no doctors among the Bad People, which is detrimental to the development of smallpox vaccination.
I don't care what high-ranking official positions or generous salaries you use this smallpox vaccine to exchange with the saint, or what benefits you bring to the wicked.
My only concern is whether this method is truly effective and can be used on millions of people in the Tang Dynasty, ensuring that my subjects are spared the suffering of tinea capitis.
Mr. No laughed.
Li San Niang was a little scared.
The worst thing is when a thousand or eight hundred cunning people smile at you; these are the kinds of people who are most likely to poison you while wearing a smile.
"I understand what Third Sister is saying."
I've just finished making something, and I was about to present it to the Emperor, so I came to see Third Sister first.
Li San Niang nodded, thinking to herself that the high mortality rate was probably because the death row inmates who received smallpox vaccination were not healthy people.
"The mortality rate must be reduced, and the virulence of cowpox should be even lower."
Among the common people, many are starving, as are those who are already ill and young children; these are all problems.
After the gentleman reported to the emperor, he joined forces with the Imperial Medical Bureau, and it should be successful in two months.
How to arrange for people to receive smallpox vaccination will be a big problem at that time.
However, I am willing to get vaccinated against smallpox in public to set an example for the people.
I, Li Mingfang, still have some reputation in Chang'an City, so I should be able to use it to some extent.
Mr. Bu Ke was not at all surprised that Li San Niang could say such a thing. After all, it was Li San Niang herself who suggested the method. Since it was her suggestion, she must be confident that there would be no problem with it.
Mr. Bu Ke nodded. "Let's talk about that later."
I'm just reporting my recent progress to Third Sister right now.
After thinking for a moment, Li San Niang said to Mr. Bu Ke, "Sir, if we extraordinary people could unite and pool our wisdom and efforts, the effect would be remarkable."
I thought, regardless of what Ding Mingxuan and his backers wanted, at least as fellow people of China, we all wanted to live well on this land.
"so?"
"So, I was thinking that if you think it's feasible, once the smallpox vaccine is successfully developed, I can call them all over in my name so we can discuss and improve it together. That should be feasible."
A good way to make people accept cowpox so that most people can be vaccinated against it to prevent pemphigoid.
I know that the officials in the court are more intelligent, but they are concerned with the big picture of the country and the world, unlike us outsiders who care about the millions of ordinary people.
Different perspectives naturally lead to different approaches.
Li San Niang lowered her head and leaned closer to Mr. Bu Ke: "Sir, we should report to the Emperor and make preparations for both sides, which can leverage the advantages of both our side and the court."
For a sage, this is the best choice.
Mr. Bu Ke was surprised. He did not expect that Li San Niang would still be willing to contact Ding Mingxuan and his people after making such a statement last time.
Li San Niang saw the disbelief in Mr. Bu Ke's eyes, smiled helplessly, and explained, "Those who walk different paths truly cannot work together."
However, this pesky sore is our common enemy, and the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Often, interests are the key factor that distinguishes friend from foe.
Sir, there are never permanent enemies.
Mr. Bu Ke was genuinely surprised this time. He looked at Li San Niang with curiosity and couldn't help but think, "I underestimated Li San Niang. Such words actually came from the mouth of a mere female doctor."
"Sir, although I am just a doctor, I am also educated in my hometown. Please don't look down on me."
Mr. Ke suppressed his thoughts and turned to Li San Niang, saying, "I should report this to the Emperor first before we discuss it further."
If the Emperor grants my request, I will discuss it with Third Sister in detail later.
Thus, the two ended their meeting, and Mr. Bu Ke also left Shi Hua Lou.
Then Qi Zhidie walked in, sat down with a troubled expression, and said, "What's wrong? You look like something's wrong."
"What's our relationship? Just tell me if you need anything."
"I won't say another word to Third Sister."
It's still about the building across the street.
Qi Zhidie raised her hand and tapped in the air, a hint of sorrow appearing on her beautiful face.
"That Chen Mama from last time? What happened? Does her daughter still not want to live?" (Chapters 407-409, Chapter 419 plot)
No, that's not it.
Whether the young woman had come to terms with it or was simply too frightened by what she had suffered, there was no further talk of her wanting to commit suicide.
It was this old woman, Chen, who had come to plead her case again.
Li San Niang raised an eyebrow, her voice tinged with doubt: "What's wrong? Are you here for a medical consultation?"
Qi Zhidie nodded slightly, "Yes, we came here for treatment."
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