newbobooks Chapter 1019 Going to court
Chapter 1019 Going to court
Physician Xing had spoken with the Crown Prince and knew that he supported the memorial not out of personal feelings.
The crown prince was insightful and could see the benefits that a flourishing medical profession would bring to the country and its people.
To succeed, you need a powerful backer, like-minded people, and real ability; all three are indispensable.
As luck would have it, Fang Nanzhi happened to have both.
Therefore, she could sit and discuss matters, while Xing Yun could only assist her.
Physician Xing knew the Crown Prince's thoughts, and Old Master Zhou knew them even better.
He had watched the Crown Prince grow up, and he understood the child's thoughts more thoroughly.
After a long silence, Mr. Zhou finally acquiesced.
He knew he had to take this step sooner or later; now that it was time, he couldn't back down.
It took a whole day just to compile and organize what the doctors had written.
Master Zhou asked his disciple to revise the memorial again based on these points.
After the memorial was revised, Mr. Deng, Mr. Zheng, and Mr. Zhou would review it again and offer their opinions.
When disciples first enter the imperial court and gain fame, they cannot afford to be careless.
Although Zhou Lao was once a royal physician, he rarely had the opportunity to submit memorials to the emperor, and his choice of words and methods of argumentation were far inferior to the other two.
Mr. Deng and Mr. Zheng did not serve as officials in the government, but they wrote countless articles throughout their lives.
This memorial, besides expressing its sentiments, also served to advise the emperor.
There are also methods and approaches to giving advice.
Fang Nanzhi and her colleagues spent three days refining the memorial before it was finally finalized.
When the memorial was delivered to the Xing residence, even Fang Nanzhi couldn't help but get excited.
I can't sleep tonight, looking forward to tomorrow's grand court assembly.
It just so happened that Zheng Wanru was also awake, so the two of them simply sat on the same bed and chatted.
"Wanru, you've recovered quite well; you're practically out of confinement now. Where would you like to go for a stroll?"
Fang Nanzhi scratched her head: "It's a pity I haven't had time lately, otherwise I would have accompanied you in person."
"Yu Huan knows where there are fun places, why don't you let her come with you?"
Staying indoors all the time without moving around hinders blood circulation and is detrimental to recovery.
Although Zheng Wanru can't overexert herself right now, going out for a walk is still fine.
Zheng Wanru leaned against the pillow and nodded slightly: "Okay."
"Zhizhi, what do you think I should do next?"
The divorce is over, she's feeling better now, and she has a long life ahead of her. She doesn't want to get married again, so she needs to find something to do.
She was actually a little envious; Zhizhi was always busy and full of energy.
Fang Nanzhi seemed to be thinking, "That depends on what you like to do."
"With the love your husband has for you, and your current savings, you don't need to worry about making a living; you can say you're well-off."
"Then let's spend our time on things that interest us."
Most people in the world are still struggling to make a living and don't have many choices.
But Zheng Wanru has it right now.
With money, free time, and no constraints, she has many choices.
Zheng Wanru rested her chin on her hand, looking somewhat melancholy: "Zhizhi, I'm not as good as you. You're so ambitious at such a young age."
"When I was little, I only thought about eating and playing. Later, when I was studying, I thought about memorizing things quickly so I wouldn't get punished."
"I'm of age, and my family wants me to get married. I just want a harmonious marriage."
"I don't seem to be particularly determined about what I want to accomplish; I can only think about what's in front of me right now."
Zheng Wanru looked a little dejected; she seemed to be a bit slow-witted.
Fang Nanzhi didn't think there was anything wrong with it: "There are so many people in the world, and there are all sorts of ways to live."
"I think your easygoing attitude is good. No one says you have to have a seemingly impressive ambition."
"As long as people don't commit crimes or go against their conscience, they can do whatever they want."
These words successfully comforted Zheng Wanru.
She shook Zhizhi's hand and said, "I knew it. You're my best friend, and you'll understand me."
Fang Nanzhi nodded reservedly. Yes, they were the best.
The Crown Prince, far away in the Eastern Palace: ...
"Is there anything you want to do now? I can help you." Fang Nanzhi was very generous.
"No," Zheng Wanru hugged her tightly. "Yes, I do."
"I want to be with you."
Fang Nanzhi was taken aback. What kind of answer was that?
"what?"
Zheng Wanru released her, her eyes full of seriousness: "Don't you want to become a renowned scholar? I'll be your advisor, okay?"
“Those famous scholars all had advisors by their side.”
Fang Nanzhi was stunned: "Wanru, are you serious?"
Her face flushed slightly: "Being a famous scholar is still a very distant goal. I'm still far from achieving it."
Although she was confident, she was still very aware of her own limitations.
At least for now, she's not quite there yet.
"But I believe you will succeed."
Zheng Wanru's eyes were piercing: "At that time, I'm afraid there will be many people who want to rely on you for a future, and I might not even be among them."
"Therefore, I want to take advantage of my proximity to the water."
Fang Nanzhi's face turned even redder, and her ears turned red as well.
She usually boasted, but she never expected that Wanru would be even more daring.
"To come here because of her reputation... that's giving her way too much credit."
"Uh, I..."
Zheng Wanru puffed out her cheeks: "Zhizhi, do you look down on me?"
“I’m not as well-educated as the other staff members, but I can learn.”
"I didn't mean that. How could I dislike you?" Fang Nanzhi quickly explained, "It's just that this is too sudden. Don't you want to think about it again?"
This is quite a big deal.
She's just a junior doctor right now, shouldn't she be taking on advisors sooner rather than later?
"I've been thinking about this for many days."
Zheng Wanru sighed.
"I feel that no matter what I do, I can't feel as at ease as being by your side."
"Seeing you sparkle makes me so happy. I feel so good that there is a girl like you in this world."
"If you go further in the future and I can contribute to your success, that would be even better."
She didn't act on a whim; she had thought about it seriously.
Fang Nanzhi blushed, embarrassed; she was usually thick-skinned.
But being praised like that, I still couldn't resist.
"Stop talking, Wanru. You know me; I'm always susceptible to sweet talk."
Zheng Wanru burst out laughing.
After the two girls joked around for a while, Fang Nanzhi cautiously said, "I think you should talk to your husband about this."
"Sir, you are knowledgeable and experienced; perhaps you have better suggestions."
In her opinion, Wanru also has many admirable qualities and may find something she likes to do even more.
There's no need to be a staff member.
Zheng Wanru nodded: "Okay, I will discuss it with my grandfather."
As night deepened, the two little girls simply slept together.
Perhaps she was pleased by Zheng Wanru's praise, because Fang Nanzhi was secretly smiling in her sleep in the middle of the night.
She briefly forgot about the memorial to the throne.
She forgot, but Physician Xing didn't forget; he got up very early because he had to attend the grand court assembly today.
In the imperial court, the Ministry of Revenue spoke first, implying that the foreign treasury was not sufficient for various expenditures this spring and that all ministries should be more frugal.
The Ministry of Works said that water conservancy projects should be carried out in the spring, and the expenditure should not be reduced.
Then the two officials got into an argument.
After they argued their point, the Minister of Agriculture stepped forward.
He mainly mentioned the income from the "Happy Sheep" shop last winter, suggesting that more shops could be opened in other cities.
When the time comes, most of the profits cannot be used for the Ministry of War.
Their agricultural office also needs some replacement farm tools...
The Ministry of War disagreed, arguing that if too many shops were opened, the price of wool would rise.
If prices rise, will soldiers still be able to afford wool sweaters?
The Ministry of Revenue also disagreed, arguing that they had also contributed significantly to the matter and that a portion of the profits should go to the national treasury.
So the three parties started arguing.
The emperor frowned: "Is there any progress on cotton cultivation?"
"Your Majesty, it's only the beginning of spring, and there are no results yet," the Minister of Agriculture replied respectfully.
"Yes, I remember that Fang Tong mentioned a method to increase cotton production in his memorial last year."
"If cotton production increases, the demand for wool won't be that high."
"By the way, I remember that Fang Tong also suggested the wool issue. Perhaps we should ask for his opinion later."
The emperor's words brought the dispute between the three parties to a halt.
No one expected that such a minor official would actually be remembered by the emperor.
For such a momentous event to be given a chance like this, such imperial favor is truly rare.
While the Minister of Agriculture was in high spirits, he was also somewhat worried.
He was in a good mood because Fang Tong was his subordinate and would definitely side with the Ministry of Agriculture.
The concern is, how come he didn't know about the increased cotton production? Fang Tong never mentioned it; could he have just made it up?
It seems the emperor has taken this to heart; if he doesn't see results...
When an emperor is angry, it's no laughing matter.
Physician Xing, who had listened to the whole thing, gripped the memorial in his hand even tighter.
Lord Fang is Dr. Fang's biological father.
It's a good thing that he's being given an important position.
In the imperial court, another matter has begun, one that has been attracting everyone's attention both openly and covertly lately.
"According to the imperial physician's diagnosis, Le Qi has not yet passed the crisis, and even if she wakes up, the injury on her leg will be difficult to heal."
"Old Madam Le fainted several times, only asking that the real culprit be found."
"I have failed in my duty to investigate this matter, and I beg Your Majesty to punish me."
General Wei knelt in the hall.
The emperor looked very unwell. He had always respected General Yue and therefore took good care of his descendants.
Unexpectedly, the talented individual was rendered useless shortly after joining the Wuwei Camp.
The emperor was furious and ordered General Wei to cooperate with the Imperial Guards to investigate the matter thoroughly, otherwise... he would certainly be demoted.
With this precedent set, other officials couldn't help but test the waters as well.
Yue Xiang stepped forward and said, “Your Majesty, I have heard rumors that Yue Zhenye is still secretly training the Yue family army. Such rumors should be thoroughly investigated to find their source, and we cannot allow them to disturb people’s hearts.”
This isn't about investigating rumors; it's about asking the emperor whether this matter is true or false.
The other ministers held their breath, also wanting to know if the matter was just a fabrication.
The emperor looked grim. After a long silence, he picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said, "This matter is not without basis."
Everyone couldn't help but feel anxious.
"Although Zhenye is disabled, he is wholeheartedly devoted to serving the court and is loyal to me. He has been secretly training soldiers for me."
"In retrospect, he has worked very hard over the years, but has never received any reward."
Since the emperor has said so, no matter what others think in their hearts, they have to go along with it and praise Yue Zhenye for his service to the country and the people, and he deserves to be rewarded.
As a result, Le Zhenye was granted the title of Marquis.
Although he held the title but his leg injury meant he could never have real power, that was still acceptable.
Marquis!
Don't forget that the Chen family, after being exonerated, are the Earls.
The emperor's open acceptance of Le Zhenye's achievements has deterred the civil and military officials from further probing.
To press further, asking where these people have been cared for and how many have lived there over the years, would be too aggressive.
Who's the emperor? Do they have to report to them? What a jerk!
Just because you don't dare to ask doesn't mean you don't dare to think.
Most people speculate that the people trained should be in the same place as the original Le Family Army.
Well, the Le Family Army was very powerful at its peak.
The troops under the command of each general are no match for them.
However, the great battle that resulted in the near annihilation of the Le family's descendants also severely weakened the Le family army.
Only a little over a thousand members of the Le family army returned.
Even though they were all brave and skilled in battle, their numbers were too small, and they were all extremely loyal to General Yue.
Therefore, no one had any desire to compete for this team, and later a thousand people were assigned to the border.
No one mentioned the name "Le Family Army" anymore, and gradually, people thought they were no different from ordinary imperial troops.
But what if... the Le family army has grown even larger and has re-emerged over the years?
So, who's leading this team? If they're leaderless, then...
Is it possible to pick peaches?
After all, Le Zhenye had long since lost his chance, and Le Qi was practically crippled, so it could be said that the Le family was almost without a successor.
Many people are tempted, but there is a big difference between being tempted and taking action.
The matter seemed to have passed by in a rather muddled way.
After that, there weren't many important things to report.
Physician Xing finally steeled his resolve and stepped forward.
"I have this memorial."
On the dragon throne, the emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, suddenly remembering that Physician Xing should indeed report back after the military medical service ended.
"Lord Xing, please come forward and speak."
The emperor couldn't hear clearly from that distance.
Physician Xing stepped forward calmly, and at first, his report was quite standard.
The text mentions the number of doctors sent out for this free clinic, the military units they served in, and the number of soldiers who received medical treatment.
The court officials nodded in agreement. It seemed that the free clinic had been very successful and the effort had not been in vain.
Then, Physician Xing got down to business.
"Through this experience, we have discovered that the soldiers in the army have many common symptoms."
"Muscle strain caused by training, stomach problems caused by overeating, frostbite caused by the cold season..."
"I believe that the army can make some preparations in advance for these diseases."
"Preparation can be divided into two aspects, one is lifestyle habits."
"According to our statistics, except in winter, the troops often drink raw water in other seasons. Drinking too much raw water will cause intestinal parasites and unbearable abdominal pain."
"In the military camp, mealtimes should be uniform. Even if a balanced diet of meat and vegetables cannot be guaranteed, the food should at least be hot. Eating leftovers in winter will..."
"Military camps should be cleaned regularly, especially medical tents. A clean environment can reduce..."
As the courtiers listened, they began to realize that something was amiss.
Has Physician Xing gone mad? Is the Imperial Medical Academy trying to interfere in military affairs? That's meddling too much.
The generals looked at each other, but did not interrupt.
They were of course aware of what Physician Xing had said, and were used to it.
I don't see any problem with it. What's the big deal about eating cold food and getting frostbite? It won't kill you, so what's there to be afraid of?
"On the other hand, the army's medicine supplies are insufficient; in peacetime, they should..."