A doctor who travels through two eras

A month later, it was time to check the results of the battle.

Inside the county cinema auditorium, the lights were on, and the clattering of abacuses could be heard.

208 barefoot doctors from Andu County sat in the front row.

Following them were health officials from West Quang and East Quang provinces, administrative officials from various districts and counties, and heads of major regional and county hospitals.

Lin Sanqi sat on the side of the stage, and the eyes of hundreds of people present were all focused on the 25 accountants on the stage.

An accountant was responsible for calculating the accounts of a barefoot doctor in a commune.

Lin Sanqi organized this accounting conference to let everyone see for themselves the social and economic benefits brought by barefoot doctors.

The focus is still on economic benefits.

Whether the barefoot doctor policy can be promoted nationwide depends on the cooperation of local governments.

If you ask local governments to pay for it, probably no region in the country can afford the expenditure, so no matter how good your plan is, it won't be able to be implemented.

If you can show the local area that barefoot doctors can earn money and will not become a burden on the local area, then the local area will definitely cooperate actively for the sake of people's livelihood.

However, due to certain special reasons, people find it difficult to believe the numbers on the documents.

Therefore, the best way is to let everyone see for themselves and settle the accounts on the spot.

Lin Sanqi glanced again at the several cameras in the venue and the reporters from major newspapers across the country; they were the best witnesses and promoters.

At this moment, the reporters were moving among the accountants, occasionally picking up the ledgers and calculating in their minds to verify the authenticity.

The county has 25 communes and 208 villages. One accountant only needs to calculate the accounts of 8 or 9 village clinics, so the work is very fast.

More than an hour later, the last sound of the abacus ended.

After reviewing the documents, Liu Aizhen, the county government's senior accountant, reported to everyone:
"Minister Lin, esteemed leaders, the account books of all barefoot doctors in the 25 communes of Andu County have been released."

Lin Sanqi laughed and said, "Accountant Liu, tell everyone first, out of the 208 village clinics, how many are making money? How many are losing money?"

Accountant Liu smiled and spoke loudly into the microphone in front of him:
"All 208 village clinics in the county are profitable, and none of them are losing money."

The movie theater erupted in a flurry of discussion, and the 208 young barefoot doctors all wore beaming smiles, feeling a sense of pride.

Young people all have a spirit of never giving up, especially these barefoot doctors who are the best young men chosen by the villagers; there are no lazy ones among them.

Therefore, they naturally do not want their village clinics to lose money or fall behind.

If word gets out, it won't just be a loss of face for them personally, but also for the village and the clan.

Lin Sanqi asked again:

What are the maximum and minimum profits?

Accountant Liu glanced at the report and then replied loudly:
"The highest profit was made by Dizhu Village in Lalie Commune, with a profit of 53 yuan. The lowest profit was made by Sanbiao Village in Banling Commune, with a profit of 9 yuan."

The cost of a village clinic only includes the cost of Western medicine.

If the herbs are picked by the barefoot doctor himself, they are not counted as profit because it is a business with no initial investment.

Lin Sanqi thought to himself, "Dizhu Village is a pilot village that Laozi personally set up, so of course it has to be the highest level. Otherwise, where would his face be?"
"Okay, is Wang Xidong, the barefoot doctor from Dizhu Village, here?"

Wang Xidong stood up excitedly: "Minister Lin, I'm here."

Lin Sanqi waved his hand: "Come up."

Wang Xidong was somewhat stunned, and the barefoot doctors beside him urged him on:

"Wang Xidong, are you stupid? Go up on stage, there will definitely be a reward."

Wang Xidong understood perfectly well, but he was so overjoyed that he stumbled onto the stage.

Lin Sanqi patted him on the shoulder and interviewed him like a reporter:

"Comrade Wang Xidong, could you share your experience with the leaders at all levels present? How did you achieve the top ranking in the county?"
With your profit of 53 yuan and a subsidy of 10 yuan, your income last month reached 63 yuan.

Do you know what 63 yuan means? In a big city hospital, a college graduate who has just been promoted to a permanent position and is receiving a level 13 technician salary only earns 55 yuan.

You, a barefoot doctor, have never attended university, never left the mountains, and have no official position, yet your income has surpassed that of university graduates and the vast majority of doctors nationwide.

We don't judge heroes by their background, but by the profits they generate.

The more profit you make, the more patients you treat, the more ordinary people receive medical care, and you also solve your own employment problem. Then you are today's great hero.

Before Wang Xidong could say anything, Lin Sanqi hung a big red flower on his chest.

"Come on, everyone, let's give Comrade Wang Xidong a round of applause!"

Wow~~~
The audience erupted in applause, and cameras and lenses were all focused on the young barefoot doctor, who would soon be making headlines in major newspapers and radio stations across the country.

People value honor these days, and Lin Sanqi focuses on that.

When promoting a new policy, material rewards are important, but honors are also essential. The policy must be something that everyone envies in order to truly resonate with the people.

Lin Sanqi then waved his hand again, and two staff members carried in something that looked like a cabinet.

"Comrade Wang Xidong, this radio is a reward for you. It was imported from Hong Kong and is worth one thousand Hong Kong dollars. We hope you will continue your efforts to serve the villagers and be a good guardian of their health."

A collective gasp erupted from the crowd, and everyone screamed.

A radio is an absolute luxury for this impoverished county, and a beautiful, enormous radio like the one on the stage is something no one has ever seen before.

Even the hospital directors and bureau chiefs in big cities looked on with envy.

Wang Xidong was so excited that his hands were trembling:
"A reward for me? Oh dear, please rest assured, leader, I will definitely treat my illness well and will not let you and the villagers down."

An imported radio would certainly be eye-catching, but what the health system leaders were more concerned about was the accounts of the entire Andu County.

Lin Sanqi sat down at this moment:

"Alright, the highest score has been awarded. Next, to ensure fairness and impartiality, Accountant Liu, please report to everyone present on the profitability of all 208 village clinics in the county."

Accountant Liu nodded, picked up the statistical sheet in her hand, and began to report in a broadcasting tone:
"Distinguished leaders, let me first report on the situation in Gaoling Commune: Banmai Village 15 yuan, Guanglong Village 20 yuan, Banqing 18.5 yuan, Banwang 21 yuan, Longjian..."

As the profit data of each village was released, the leaders in the cinema all had a clear understanding of the situation.

Overall, the average profit of barefoot doctors in Andu County is about 20 yuan.

On average, it's 7 cents a day. To insiders, this figure is accurate and cannot be falsified.

With the addition of the 10 yuan subsidy from Bao'an County, a monthly income of 30 yuan in Andu, a poor county, easily surpasses that of most cadres.

The key point is that the medical profession will never go out of business, because people will inevitably get sick, and when they get sick, they will definitely need doctors.

In other words, this income is very stable and can support the individual without putting any pressure on local finances.

Even if the barefoot doctors didn't earn a penny, the 10 yuan subsidy was more than enough for them to make a living.

What else is there to say? We must support it.

In the following days, the headlines of major newspapers across the country were all about the barefoot doctors in Andu County.

In particular, the photo of Wang Xidong wearing a big red flower and holding that huge radio was published in major newspapers, causing a great sensation among people across the country.

In the second month, the barefoot doctor program was fully implemented in Dong Quang and Xi Quang provinces.

Zhao Yi, the newly appointed head of the Rural Medical Care Department, and Shen Qiushui, the president of Bao'an County People's Hospital and head of the advisory group, took over the provincial pilot program.

As a high-ranking leader, Lin Sanqi could not stay at the grassroots level for long, so he returned to Bao'an County.

East of Luohu Port, along the Shenzhen River, a large cluster of buildings had already sprung up, with the tallest building reaching 20 stories.

Twenty floors might be commonplace for Hong Kong residents, but for mainland China at that time, it was definitely one of the tallest buildings.

Among the buildings, one is used as the campus of Bao'an Medical University, and the other is Bao'an International Hospital. Lin Sanqi and Shen Guoming first arrived at Bao'an Medical University (under construction).

Shen Guoming then explained:

"The campus of Bao'an Medical University is now officially completed, covering a total area of ​​1100 acres, and can accommodate up to 3 students. The next step is to see if the other two schools can relocate smoothly."

Lin Sanqi replied as she walked through the campus:
"There's no problem with the Fourth Military Medical Center. They'd love to train personnel for the military for free, especially since things are even harder for them now. We can utilize their teaching resources; any surplus medical students can be put to our use."

It's a win-win.

In addition, Dongguang Pharmaceutical College and Dongguang Nursing Girls' School have also agreed to relocate to Bao'an County, at which time the total number of students will reach 12,000, making it the largest medical college in the country.

I've also contacted the medical schools of Hong Kong University, University College London, and Harvard Medical School. They will regularly send professors to teach us, allowing our students to access the world's most cutting-edge technologies.

Lin Sanqi invited foreign experts to cultivate the international perspective of Chinese medical students and keep pace with the world.

The condition for Bao'an County to attract professors from various countries is to support and sponsor their medical research. Of course, if results are achieved, Bao'an Medical University and the foreign professors will share the profits equally.

As research results emerge and papers are published, Bao'an Medical University's name will frequently appear in various medical journals, and its reputation will immediately rise.

If it's just a paper from China, they might not be willing to publish it.

For example, Lin Sanqi's paper on tuberculosis could only be published in domestic newspapers because foreign journals would not accept it.

However, if we use foreign professors, it's a different story. It's also a mutually beneficial arrangement, and a win-win situation.

After touring the medical university campus, the two walked to the nearby Bao'an International Hospital.

This hospital will also become a teaching hospital for Bao'an Medical University, creating a seamless integrated service.

Looking at the enormous hospital building before him, Shen Guoming felt quite proud, as this was a project he had spearheaded.

It's unbelievable that a retired old man could revitalize the second village.

He is currently the director of the Bao'an Management Committee, which is recognized by the state. Although his official rank is still that of a department-level official, he is a department-level official with real power. He has hundreds of millions of US dollars in his hands. Who in the country can compare to him?

The architectural blueprints for Bao'an Medical University and Bao'an International Hospital were all brought from modern society by Lin Sanqi, so they are naturally the most advanced.

Shen Guoming introduced:

"The renovation of Bao'an County Hospital is almost complete, and it is currently preparing to open 2000 beds..."

Lin Sanqi planned to attract "foreign investment" to Bao'an International Hospital, which meant making money from Hong Kong people and foreigners.

At that time, foreigners who are seeking medical treatment will be able to enter the hospital visa-free through the Luohu Port and go directly into the hospital.

Of course, the hospital is a closed facility, and foreigners are not allowed to leave once they enter. The costs incurred for treatment are also charged according to Hong Kong standards.

As for how to get foreigners to willingly come to Bao'an for treatment, it is essential to have your own specialized and authoritative departments.

At the very least, it has something that no one else has, and only Bao'an International Hospital has it, making it irreplaceable.

Shen Guoming continued his introduction:
"Xiaoqi, the hospital's facilities are almost finished, but we're short of doctors. What are you going to do about it?"

Lin Sanqi smiled and said:
"Godfather, I've already made arrangements for this. I own a large hospital in Hong Kong, and I've already poached 500 doctors with high salaries."

I plan to unify the management of Hong Kong Lingnan Hospital and Bao'an Hospital, essentially creating a medical group. Doctors from both hospitals will be able to work together, meaning some Hong Kong doctors will come to work at Bao'an International Hospital.

Shen Guoming asked in surprise, "A doctor from Hong Kong is willing to work here?"

Lin Sanqi shrugged: "If they're unwilling to come, it just means the money isn't right. When the income in Bao'an is three times that in Hong Kong, do you think Hong Kong doctors would be willing to come?"

As long as the money is right, even if you go to Madagascar in Africa, there will be plenty of people signing up.

Shen Guoming nodded and then asked:

“There is still a shortage of doctors. According to your standards, Bao’an International Hospital should have at least 1200 clinical doctors, and they should be high-level doctors.”

Lin Sanqi sighed, and after a long while, he slowly replied:

"1200 people is not enough. If possible, hire as many people as you can, there is no upper limit, we will take as many as you can."

Shen Guoming looked at Lin Sanqi with some surprise:
"What do you need so many doctors for? This is just one hospital, how can you support so many doctors?"

Lin Sanqi explained:

“Our Bao’an International Hospital is quite large, and its main staff are doctors from the mainland. I plan to bring all the doctors in the country who have studied abroad to Bao’an County.”

"Another doctor who studied abroad?"

Shen Guoming clicked his tongue, somewhat uneasily, and said:

"Xiaoqi, there are special reasons why doctors who have studied abroad are no longer in demand. This group of people is quite sensitive. If you recruit them all, won't it cause problems during childbirth?"

Smart people now keep their distance from these doctors who studied abroad.

Historically, very few of these doctors who studied abroad lived to see the reform and opening up of the 1980s.

This led to a situation where, throughout the 1970s and 80s, my country's medical care lagged far behind that of other countries, a situation that was like heaven and earth.

It wasn't until the 1990s that we started to catch up again, which was very difficult because we were practically starting from scratch.

It wasn't until the 21st century that they slowly caught up, but unfortunately, they were always just one step behind and couldn't surpass them.

Especially in scientific research, we are completely incomparable to foreign countries. Our disadvantage lies in the fact that we have not laid a solid foundation.

If the group of doctors who studied abroad in the 1960s, especially those who are now 34 years old and in their prime, had focused on their careers and utilized advanced medical techniques and technologies from abroad to strengthen medical research, we would not have lost those 15 years.

Decades from now, our country will also be able to stand among the world's leading medical powers.

If it were solely up to Lin Sanqi, a time traveler, there wouldn't be much that could be changed.

“Godfather, this is what I think: someone who has studied abroad, studied medicine, and obtained a diploma cannot be a fraud. Their level is undeniable; they are definitely top-notch medical talents, and are extremely rare.”

Moreover, I think there is no doubt about the ideological awareness of these doctors who returned from studying abroad and gave up their comfortable lives overseas.

I know that everyone has doubts about this group of people, wondering if there are spies or hostile elements among them who want to disrupt our stable society.
Actually, I think this is just needless worry.

How can a doctor be a spy? They deal with bacteria and viruses all day long and don't have access to core secrets, so how could they leak information?

The special doctors in the sea are all trained by the organization itself, they are absolutely top-notch, and there is no way they would give any opportunities to outside doctors.

Therefore, I think doctors who have studied abroad are completely trustworthy. Sending them back to their hometowns to farm or sweep streets in the city would be a waste of talent.

"Others don't use it, but we in Bao'an County do."

Shen Guoming glanced at Lin Sanqi suspiciously, feeling that things were definitely not as simple as he made them out to be.

This is an attempt to round up all the doctors who have studied abroad in the country. In such a large country as ours, the total number of doctors who have studied abroad is definitely not small.

It's certainly not something one hospital can handle.

Shen Guoming firmly believed that Lin Sanqi was a smart man. A smart man couldn't possibly be unaware of the drawbacks of an overabundance of talent and redundant personnel. So why did he insist on doing this?
"Oh, by the way, godfather, besides the doctors who studied abroad, I also plan to establish a Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Institute in Bao'an County."

Shen Guoming blinked and asked curiously:
“Bao’an International Hospital follows the Western medicine approach, and we also research and produce Western medicines. So why are you setting up a traditional Chinese medicine research institute?”

Lin Sanqi thought to himself, "Why else could it be? To leave a seed for our traditional Chinese medicine."

"Godfather, you're the former president of the Capital Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Look how much traditional Chinese medicine is declining these days. People prefer to see Western doctors when they're sick. Don't you feel heartbroken? Don't you want to change that?"

Shen Guoming chuckled coldly twice: "Speak like a human being."

Lin Sanqi felt a little awkward. Seeing that no one was around, he whispered:
"Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners are not popular in China now. In addition, almost none of the people who were able to learn traditional Chinese medicine before liberation and later became masters of traditional Chinese medicine came from ordinary families. This group of people is also sensitive."

Take Wei Yuanbo, the eldest disciple of my master Xiao Longyou, for example. Because his father was a warlord, he, a national-level traditional Chinese medicine doctor, was assigned to grow medicinal herbs at Lantian Farm. This is a huge waste of talent.

Therefore, I want to arrange for all the renowned traditional Chinese medicine doctors in the country to come to Bao'an County. If that's not possible, at least I want to arrange for all my senior fellow students to come to Bao'an County.

Shen Guoming pondered for a long time, then asked abruptly:
"Is the wind about to pick up?" (End of Chapter)