Even with the knowledge Chu Fan had imparted, extracting pure penicillin was no easy task in this era. Most of the penicillin extracted by these imperial physicians was not pure. However, one thing was certain: it was sufficient to treat some common illnesses of this era.
In addition, the process of making penicillin originally used useless and moldy food as raw materials, so its cost can be said to be almost negligible.
Of course, Chu Fan did not let them idle. After testing the penicillin they developed on rabbits, they went to the disaster-stricken areas to treat the victims.
In Chu Fan's view, only by ensuring that the people of Wei could live a good life would they be willing to follow the powerful and influential in the rebellion. If the people were all old, weak, sick, and disabled, they would probably die of exhaustion before even reaching the palace.
After all, in Chu Fan's view, only rebellions initiated by powerful individuals could achieve great things. Li Zicheng of the Ming Dynasty, due to his weak foundation, even though he successfully overthrew the Ming dynasty, he was unable to preserve the vast empire he had painstakingly built. As a result, his territory was seized by foreign invaders, which was absolutely not what Chu Fan wanted to see.
Even though Chu Fan had a firm belief in completing the mission, he would never achieve this goal at the expense of innocent civilians.
Only when the people are strong, even after they are overthrown, can the people of Wei resist foreign enemies and defend their homeland.
The imperial doctors were warmly welcomed in the disaster-stricken areas. Although the penicillin they brought was impure, it was undoubtedly a life-saving medicine for the victims suffering from the disease.
When the victims heard that this miracle drug was developed by their own emperor, they were all grateful to him. His Majesty not only provided them with food, but also promised them large houses in the future.
Moreover, His Majesty not only ordered the imperial physicians to treat the patients among the disaster victims, but also kept many difficult and complicated diseases in mind, and His Majesty would do his best to cure himself and others.
When those on the brink of death were brought back to life by penicillin, and even as they were grateful for this blessing, they learned that this miraculous drug had been developed by their own emperor, they realized that the young emperor was not only a master of medicine but also a compassionate heart. Not only had he personally developed this life-saving drug, but he also showed unwavering concern for the suffering of the people and, through concrete actions, embodied his people-centered philosophy of governance. Their gratitude overflowed, and their loyalty to the emperor steadfastly deepened.
The victims expressed their willingness to risk everything for His Majesty. They expressed their deep gratitude for the food, shelter, and medical care His Majesty provided, and even more so for the hope and rebirth he brought them. Under His Majesty's leadership, they firmly believed that the State of Wei could usher in a brighter future.
In order to express their loyalty to Chu Fan, the victims organized themselves and set up a longevity tablet in each household so that Chu Fan could enjoy the respect of the people.
This directly brought Chu Fan's popularity among the people to an unprecedented peak. No other emperor in the history of the Wei Kingdom could match him.
However, Chu Fan still stayed in the palace and was intimate with Changsun Pinqing and several other women. After Changsun Pinqing's health improved, she also took the initiative to go to the palace.
Chu Fan, Changsun Pinqing, and several other ladies were sitting around a stone table, enjoying snacks. They chatted and laughed, occasionally joking with each other, and their days were leisurely and comfortable.
Changsun Pinting said, "Your Majesty, can you let us into your laboratory?"
After Changsun Pinting's speech, Mu Xi and the others' eyes immediately sparkled with excitement. They had long been eager to explore Chu Fan's laboratory, but considering his status as an emperor, it seemed inappropriate for them to proactively make such a request.
Chu Fan replied: "Of course, if you want to go and see it, let's go together."
Chu Fan has already extracted the penicillin, and the laboratory itself has no new plans, so it doesn't matter if he lets a few of them go in and take a look.
Led by Chu Fan, the women entered the laboratory and were astounded by the glassware they saw. As a princess of Shu, Liu Xueyu had never seen such a vast array of exquisite glassware. Chu Fan's vast collection naturally astonished her.
Liu Xueyu exclaimed, "Brother Chu Fan, how come you have so many glassware? These are treasures that only the royal family can own!" Her eyes flashed with curiosity and envy.
Chu Fan replied helplessly: "Is there a possibility that we are both members of the royal family, and I am the king of a country. You are also a princess."
Liu Xueyu sighed and said, "But as a princess, I've never even seen so many glassware, let alone owning them."
"Now, you see it." Chu Fan's words made Liu Xueyu silent.
Although Changsun Pinqing was very surprised by these glassware, what she wanted to know more urgently was how Chu Fan extracted penicillin from moldy food.
Changsun Pinqing kept looking at Chu Fan with a weak gaze.
Seeing that Changsun Pinqing wanted to ask something but didn't dare, Chu Fan asked, "Sister Xiaoqing, if you have anything to ask, just ask. Don't be so restrained in front of me."
Changsun Pinqing finally spoke up, "Your Majesty, could you teach me how to extract penicillin?"
"Oh, so that's what it is. Of course, no problem. It's not a big deal." Chu Fan replied with a smile. After all, even the imperial physicians at the Imperial Hospital had already taught the extraction method, so it was natural to teach Changsun Pinqing as well.
Chu Fan demonstrated the method of penicillin extraction in front of several ladies. During the experiment, he explained the efficacy of penicillin in detail. The entire demonstration lasted a whole day.
After the extraction process was completed, Changsun Pinting and the other ladies were amazed at Chu Fan's extraordinary creativity. He was able to extract a miraculous medicine with healing properties from completely useless and moldy food.
After dark, the girls went home. After they left, Chu Fan noticed that Changsun Pinqing had a strong interest in the experiment and needed some penicillin to prevent a relapse of her long-standing illness. He gave her this set of experimental equipment so that she could extract penicillin herself.
When Changsun Dechong saw the experimental instruments Chu Fan brought into the Changsun Mansion, he nearly fainted. Madam Changsun collapsed to the ground. His Majesty had gifted his daughter with so many glassware, but was she truly worth so much?
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