Originally, Zhu Yunwen only wanted to reform the medical system of the Ming Dynasty, which is why he decided to hold a reception for doctors.
However, to everyone's surprise, after the rumors spread, it became known that Zhu Yunwen was suffering from a terminal illness and needed a large number of doctors to discuss how to treat him.
When this reached Zhu Yunwen's ears, he felt both amused and exasperated.
After all, he truly hadn't expected that people in this world were so good at spreading rumors. The worst part was that people actually believed them, and the rumors were getting increasingly outrageous, making it both laughable and exasperating.
Some neighboring countries were overjoyed, believing that Zhu Yunwen was indeed suffering from a terminal illness, and sent people to inquire about the news.
If the news is true, it would be a fantastic thing. After all, Zhu Yunwen's existence made the Ming Dynasty far stronger and posed an unimaginable threat to other countries.
If such a threat were to suddenly disappear, wouldn't that allow too many enemies to breathe a sigh of relief and give them more opportunities?
Among these countries, the most excited were the overseas island nations of the East.
The princess of the Eastern Island Kingdom has always hoped to bring the Ming Dynasty under her control, and her ambition is considerable.
If this terrifying grandson of the Ming Dynasty is really dead, then they can truly feel much more at ease.
Because once Zhu Yuanzhang dies of old age, the Ming Dynasty will likely no longer pose a threat to them in the short term.
After all, the Ming Dynasty had no successors.
Goryeo was also very excited. Goryeo had previously been severely punished by the Ming Dynasty for its double-dealing.
Although they may appear to submit, their hearts are surely different.
Therefore, upon learning the news, Goryeo immediately dispatched a doctor, intending to impersonate a Ming official, to attend this so-called Hundred Herbs Garden Physician Reception.
Their purpose, of course, was to gather some information.
In short, all countries were eager to confirm the news, but Zhu Yunwen didn't care about any of it.
A few days later, on the day of the reception, the huge Hundred Herbs Garden gathered more than a thousand doctors.
Almost all of them were from Beijing, but some were doctors from the surrounding areas who rushed over after hearing the news.
Of course, there were also spies from other countries who, after receiving the news, quickly sent people to gather information.
In short, although almost all of them are doctors, they are a mixed bag.
That morning, the doctors arrived at the Hundred Herbs Garden one after another.
Among these doctors were some very famous physicians in the capital. These famous physicians were all very arrogant, stroking their beards, with their hands behind their backs, sitting in the front seats of the Hundred Herbs Garden. Each of them was a senior doctor.
Some even showed an arrogant attitude when they saw the imperial physicians from the Imperial Medical Academy arrive.
This is quite reasonable, of course. After all, some truly capable people are bound to be a little proud, which is not surprising.
Once all the physicians had arrived, everyone began to discuss what had happened that the Crown Prince had summoned them.
Although they dared not say it openly, they were secretly discussing whether the Crown Prince might really have contracted some incurable disease.
And so, before long, Zhu Yunwen appeared in the Hundred Herbs Garden with Zhao Qingzhu.
He first bowed to the doctors present, then spoke very humbly:
"I am the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty. I greet you gentlemen once again."
Upon hearing Zhu Yunwen's words, most of the physicians returned the greeting and spoke in response:
"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince..."
Zhu Yunwen said with a smile:
"Please, everyone, take your seats."
So everyone took their seats. This Hundred Herbs Garden was a very large medicinal herb garden in the capital.
It is said that all kinds of medicinal herbs are grown here, and it is not only large in scale, but also a sacred place that many doctors yearn for.
Sitting here in this herb garden, surrounded by the fragrance of herbs, I feel refreshed and my mind is much clearer.
Zhu Yunwen had a smile on his face, and there was no sign of any illness on his body, which made everyone present a little puzzled.
Zhu Yunwen then spoke again, slowly saying:
"I have gathered everyone here today because there is an important matter I would like to discuss with you all."
Upon hearing this, everyone pricked up their ears and listened carefully. Then Zhu Yunwen continued:
"Of all things, humankind is the most intelligent, yet humankind is often plagued by disease, hence the emergence of physicians. Physicians are like sages, with skillful hands to diagnose and treat, prescribing medicine and rescuing people from the sea of suffering; their merits are truly immeasurable."
Although there are doctors in the world, their numbers are small, and their abilities vary greatly. Ultimately, this is because society today does not pay enough attention to this situation.
Therefore, I believe we should devote more effort to this issue. Thus, I have decided that the Ming Dynasty's national treasury will fund the construction of official medical clinics to provide medical care for all people.
The consultation fees in the clinic should be kept to the lowest possible level. If there are truly impoverished individuals, the Ming Dynasty can provide subsidies according to a certain percentage. In addition, the salaries of doctors working in this clinic will be paid by the imperial court.
The imperial court would also fund the construction of schools and the establishment of medical colleges, and invite capable doctors to teach students medical knowledge.
This will allow for the vigorous training of medical professionals and the promotion of medical ethics, thereby alleviating the burden of illness for the people.
Zhu Yunwen said a lot, basically stating his purpose right from the start, leaving many people who had believed the rumors speechless.
They never expected that Zhu Yunwen had gathered so many doctors not because of his so-called illness, but to solve the medical problems of the people.
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