I, the queen and the father, start with a deer as a horse

Hearing this, Li Si's original nervousness eased a lot, and he bowed his hands and said, "Student must live up to Prime Minister Fang's high expectations!"

Fang Xiu waved his hands and said, "Just do your best."

Then, looking at Bian Shi, he ordered: "The most important thing for the medical school now is to search for vaccinia and develop a smallpox vaccine as soon as possible. All the money will be spent on the research and development of the smallpox vaccine, understand?"

10 million taels of silver? !

When Bian Shi and the three students heard this number, their pupils constricted slightly, and they couldn't believe it.

You know, among the four major academies, their medical school allocated the least funds on weekdays, and at the same time received the least attention.

After all, the other three academies each have their own importance.

Those who study in Mingxiu Academy are either rich or expensive, and the tuition fees alone are enough to support the expenses of other academies.

As for the Academy of Engineering and the Academy of Agriculture, one has developed a new type of firearm, and the other is thinking about how to increase food production.

In terms of so-called engineering and agriculture, these two academies are at the forefront, and the things they study are of great benefit to the imperial court, and they are immediately effective.

Only their medical school, researching new medicine, can't achieve much in a short period of time.

In front of them is the mountain of the Taiyuan Hospital.

The diseases that can be diagnosed and treated by new medicine can also be diagnosed and treated by Taiyuan Hospital.

For diseases that cannot be diagnosed and treated by too many hospitals, new medicine is currently helpless.

As the dean, he can only pin his hopes on this group of students, hoping that they can thoroughly study the new medicine and learn the so-called surgical methods recorded in the books.

I thought that life would go on so smoothly, but who would have thought that the medical school would receive such attention all of a sudden.

All of a sudden, 10 taels of silver were allocated!

For a moment, Bian Shi was so excited that he couldn't speak.

a while.

He said in a trembling voice: "Fang, Fang Xiang, would you like to take a look at some of the achievements of the medical school?"

Before Fang Xiu could speak, Wu Mingkong beside him became interested.

"What result?"

Bianshi looked at the empress, suppressed the excitement in his heart, and said, "Returning to Your Majesty, under the leadership of the minister, the medical school has successfully discovered the so-called cells recorded in the book."

"cell?"

It was the first time Wu Mingkong heard of this name, and he was a little at a loss.

Bian Shi explained: "According to the records in the book, all living things in the world are composed of cells. The so-called cells, in my view, are more like a kind of insect that cannot live alone, so I usually also Call it a worm."

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On the side, Fang Xiu was a little speechless when he heard this, thinking, you can just memorize what is written in the book and it's over, why add drama to yourself?

What about everything in the world, all living things are made up of cells, does the book say so?

What kind of worm. What a messy name.

Fang Xiu complained in his heart, but didn't say it out.

Because he understands that Bian Shi, as a qualified imperial doctor in the Taiyuan Hospital, is the top doctor in this era, and in Fang Xiu's era, he is a famous professor and doctoral supervisor. …

Therefore, even if you read medical books, you will increase your own understanding on the basis of the existing knowledge system.

This is human nature.

When he has a certain understanding of modern medicine and builds a knowledge system of so-called new medicine in his mind, he will understand that most of the contents of the medical books he read are truths that have been verified countless times.

"Cells. You mean, I'm made up of countless bug-like things?"

As Wu Mingkong spoke, his expression became a little strange.

When Bian Shi heard this, he was startled for a moment, then hesitantly said: "Your Majesty's words make sense.

There is a certain truth. "

"absurd!"

Wu Mingkong glared at him, and said angrily, "Master Fang spent so much money to build a medical school, and you have researched these nonsensical things?"

Seeing that the little empress was angry, Bian immediately panicked, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty has clearly observed, what I said just now is true! If Your Majesty doesn't believe it, you can use a microscope to look at the cell slides made by me."

"What is a microscope, and what is a mount?"

Wu Mingkong frowned and asked.

It was the first time she heard these two words.

Bian Shi hurriedly replied, "Your Majesty will know at a glance."

Then he looked at the students behind him and ordered: "Go and get the microscope quickly, after adjusting it, show it to His Majesty!"

"Yes!"

The students didn't dare to neglect at all, and went to get the microscope in a hurry.

After a while.

A strangely shaped object was placed in front of the little empress.

Bian Shi introduced: "Your Majesty, this is an object commissioned by the Engineering Academy according to the method in the book. It is called a microscope. Through this lens, you can see something magnified ten times, twenty times, or even one time. What it will look like after a hundred times.”

Wu Mingkong frowned when he heard this, and said, "This small object can magnify something a hundred times?"

Bian was startled, waved his hands and said, "I don't mean that, I mean that I can see it when it is magnified a hundred times."

aside.

Fang Xiu couldn't stand it anymore, walked to the little empress's side, and said, "If your majesty is curious, you might as well try to take a look."

After finishing speaking, he looked at Bian and said, "Did you bring the film you just mentioned?"

"If you come back to Prime Minister Fang, bring it here."

"What kind of film is this?"

Fang Xiu asked.

Bian Shi hurriedly replied: "It's made of spinach leaves. I made it according to the method in the book. You can indeed see the so-called cells, but it may not be very real."

Fang Xiu nodded, reached out to take the film, and placed it on the rough optical microscope. After a little adjustment, he straightened the lens barrel, placed it in front of the little empress, and taught the little empress how to look.

"Your Majesty put your hand here, then close one eye, and use the other eye to see. If you can't see clearly, you can tell me, and I will adjust it for Your Majesty."

The little empress was originally afraid of seeing the worms that Bian Shi said, but seeing Fang Xiu so caringly teaching her how to look, she no longer was afraid, and obediently followed what he said.

aside.

When Bianshi and the three students saw this scene, they felt a little unbelievable. …

Fang Xiang is so proficient in using a microscope!
Could it be that Fang Xiang had come into contact with this microscope before?

But how is this possible? !

Just as he was wondering, he heard an exclamation in his ear.

"There are really bugs, but these bugs look so strange, why don't they move?"

The little empress seemed to have discovered a new world, and she looked like a curious baby.

Before Fang Xiu had time to explain, he heard Bian Shi's voice.

"Your Majesty, these cells are already dead. With the current level of the medical school, no living cells can be observed, but according to the records in the book, when the cells are alive, they are indeed active. In addition, this microscope can also I can see some cells that can live alone, such as the paramecium, even a single cell can survive.”

Bian Shi seemed afraid that the little empress would be angry, so he explained a lot in one breath.

The little empress felt a little strange when she heard this, looked up at Fang Xiu beside her, and asked curiously: "Fang Xiu, tell me, are we really made up of little bugs?"

Fang Xiu originally wanted to be perfunctory.

But seeing the trusting eyes of the little empress, she was silent for a few seconds and said, "To be precise, cells and bugs are not the same thing.
Most bugs are composed of tens of thousands, or even millions of cells. There is too much knowledge involved here, and it is not clear for a while. "

Hearing this, Wu Mingkong nodded lightly, and said, "Looking at it this way, the things studied by the medical school are really interesting. After all, to save people is to get to the bottom of it. Only by knowing the nature of people can we diagnose diseases better. "

When Bian Shi and the three students heard this, they were startled, and then respectful expressions appeared on their faces.

Bian Shi even said from the bottom of his heart: "Listening to the king's words is better than reading ten years of books. I have been educated."

Wu Mingkong turned his head to look at him, and asked casually, "Aside from discovering this cell, have you guys made any other achievements during this period?"

Bianshi thought for a long time, and thought of many contents in the book, but none of them had been verified, so he dared not speak falsely.

Seeing this, Wu Mingkong waved his hands and said, "The medical school has just been established, and new medicine has just started. Many things are still being explored, and no results have been achieved. It's human nature, just tell the truth."

Hearing this, Bianshi hesitated for a moment, and said, "Returning to Your Majesty, there is another result, which is the root of this plague. According to the records in the book, the biggest reason why the plague spread is because This plague is spread by some invisible worm, which is as tiny as a cell, and I call it a disease worm.

The book records a lot of information about the pest, but it has not been verified yet. Because I have been studying medical books in this medical school, I have not come into contact with this pest for the time being. "

Hearing this, Wu Mingkong just nodded and said, "Got it."

After a pause, he said again: "Work hard, study hard, and try to develop the magic medicine Fang Xiang said as soon as possible."

Bianshi and the three students saluted together: "I (students) obey the order!"

Wu Mingkong glanced at them, then looked at Fang Xiu, and said, "Does Xiang Fang have anything else to say?"...

Fang Xiu thought for a while, and seemed to have nothing to say, so he shook his head.

Wu Mingkong said: "Then go to the Academy of Engineering and have a look?"

Originally I wanted to talk about going for a stroll, but I felt a little frivolous, as if she, the emperor, had nothing to do all day long, wandering around, and was a street slut, so I changed my mind to take a look.

Fang Xiu nodded and said, "I listen to Your Majesty."

then.

Bian Shi and three students sent him off respectfully.

Fang Xiu and the little empress left the medical school and came to the engineering academy.

It has been several months since the last time I came to Engineering Academy.

In the past few months, the Academy of Engineering has become famous throughout Chang'an, and even the entire Dagan!
Many very practical tools come from the craftsmen of the Engineering Academy.

For example, the shuttle that greatly improves the efficiency of weaving.

Another example is the hydraulic spinning machine and some improved farm tools.

These practical tools have really helped the people in Chang'an, allowing them to work more easily and efficiently.

This is also true.

Many craftsmen in the Academy of Engineering are honored as engineers by these common people.

Gradually, craftsmen outside the Engineering Academy also aim to enter the Engineering Academy.

Of course, these are just the achievements made by the Academy of Engineering among the people.

In fact, their contributions go far beyond that.

Among other things, let's just say that the white musket, which is highly valued by the Shenji Battalion, comes from the Engineering Academy, and it is said that it is very likely to become a sharp weapon to defeat the cavalry!

In addition, during these days, they also improved the bullets of the musket, and wrapped the gunpowder and the bullet with paper, which was more convenient to use and could reduce the failure rate of the musket.

Even the little empress, who has been living in the deep palace, heard about the achievements of the Engineering Academy, so she wanted to come and have a look.

Because there was no prior notice.

When Fang Xiu and the little empress came to the Engineering Academy, no one greeted them.

But the two of them didn't care, and walked away.
went in.

several months apart.

The engineering academy's buildings made of steel and cement still make the little empress feel very novel.

Surrounding the house is a large open space.

Several craftsmen gathered together, facing a drawing, discussing something enthusiastically.

Seeing this, the little empress was a little curious, looked at Fang Xiu, frowned, and said, "Come on, go and have a look?"

"it is good."

Fang Xiu nodded and walked over with the little empress.

After getting close, I realized that what these craftsmen were talking about turned out to be steam locomotives.

"Let me tell you, if the front of this steam locomotive needs to carry so much coal, it has to be designed larger. If the design is smaller, it will have to be reloaded after a few steps. Wouldn't it be troublesome?"

"The size of the front of the car has something to do with the coal! Can't coal be put in the back of the car?"

"I said you don't want to go too far. Uncle Guo asked us to build the front of the car according to the blueprint. Let's build it according to the blueprint. What should be discussed is how to make these fine parts, not how to improve it. Uncle Guo always talks about it. I’m researching steam locomotives, sometimes I’m so busy that I even forget to eat, how to improve, don’t people know better than you?”

in discussion.

Someone noticed Fang Xiu and the little empress.

months ago.

They have been here once.

Therefore, the craftsmen who were there at that time also saw them both.

now.

The craftsman's pupils narrowed slightly, and then he rubbed his eyes in disbelief. After making sure that he was not mistaken, he hurriedly stood up straight, and said respectfully: "See Your Majesty, see Prime Minister!"

The voice fell.

The rest of the craftsmen looked at him like a fool, and said angrily, "What are you muttering about?"

The craftsman winked at them.

Seeing this, several people followed his gaze.

In just a moment, they all stood up straight, and said a little awkwardly: "See Your Majesty, see Prime Minister!"

"Free gift!"

Wu Mingkong waved his hand and said calmly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Several craftsmen hurriedly replied.

"Don't be nervous, I'm just passing by, come in and take a look."

Wu Mingkong looked at the craftsmen in front of him, and asked, "I heard that you made the microscope for the medical school?"
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