A powerful minister of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 94: Planting the Flag in Advance (Fourth Update, Please Subscribe)
Song Xuan looked at the middle-aged man in front of him, who was dressed in Taoist robes.

"Shi Erlang, this is Divine Doctor Wang's direct descendant, Little Divine Doctor Wang."

Zhang Kang quickly introduced a few things to Song Xuan.

In this day and age where even a cold can kill someone, having a miracle doctor is so precious.

No one wants to offend them.

In particular, the Wang family has an excellent reputation among the people of Songcheng.

"Divine Doctor Wang." Song Xuan immediately saluted with his arms crossed.
"I only know how to treat skin injuries. I was beaten up a lot when I was a kid, so I can be considered a doctor after years of illness. I wouldn't say I know everything."

Wang Jingming stroked his beard and laughed a few times:

"But what you said just now is correct. My Wang family's medical skills are indeed not good at treating bone injuries and metal wounds."

Song Xuan still saluted with his arms crossed:

"But Dr. Wang is proficient in internal medicine, pediatrics, and gynecology, and is unmatched by ordinary people."

“It is only thanks to the support of Emperor Taizong that we have been able to collect so many prescriptions and benefit the people.”

Wang Jingming never forgot the care that Emperor Taizong had shown his family.

"Oh, it just so happens that I have some ideas about places where patients should recuperate. If Divine Doctor Wang is free, please listen to what I have to say and see if it makes sense."

"it is good."

Wang Jingming did not refuse and immediately invited Song Xuan to visit his room.

His father was able to discover many good prescriptions back then, and he never missed any opportunity to change the disease.

A good doctor should not be complacent and think that what he knows is the best in the world.

Moreover, after the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, many prescriptions were lost.

Now as a doctor, he has collected some prescriptions. If they can be used, they can also be added to the Taiping Shenghui Prescriptions and left to future doctors.

Zhang Kang really didn't expect that just because Song Xuan said he knew a little about medicine, he would be invited by the young doctor to have a chat.

Does he know shit about medical skills?

Is it worth talking about your experience of healing injuries from street fights as a child?

Su Xun was very interested and followed him in.

As for the head constable Ding Zhe, he stayed outside the door waiting.

The genius doctor Wang Jingming asked Song Xuan to sit down and began to grind ink. In case the prescription Song Xuan mentioned was valuable, he would record it.

"Young friend, do you have some research on bone injuries?"

"Yeah." Song Xuan nodded slightly:
"It's some bone-setting techniques. I've experienced quite a few cases."

"Oh?"

Doctor Wang was in awe. Judging from the way Song Xuan served him, he seemed to be just an ordinary student, but his physique made him look like a martial artist.

"Please extend your hand."

He carefully felt Song Xuan's pulse, which was gentle and strong, and his face was rosy.

The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine says: When qi and blood are abundant, all diseases will not arise.

He didn't even need to use all the diagnostic methods to know that Song Xuan was extremely healthy and not prone to illness.

It's really rare to see someone like him.

"You still don't know your name?"

"My name is Song Xuan, the twelfth child. I moved here less than a month ago to prepare for the entrance exam to Yingtianfu Academy. I'm new here and don't know the name of Divine Doctor Wang."

"Hi."

Doctor Wang waved his hand. After hearing his son mention this name yesterday, he stroked his beard again.
"My son is going to take the exam today, why are you back so early?"

"The last subject was poetry and prose. I finished answering and handed in the paper."

"I see."

Doctor Wang also spent time in the capital in his early years.

I understand the difficulty of poetry, so I didn't ask how it went. Instead, I picked up my pen again:
"Friend Song, is there any magic method for treating injuries that you just mentioned?"

"There is a recipe that contains Panax notoginseng, black grass, camphor, ginseng, and other herbs, but I can't remember exactly. It's called Baibao Pills, and it has the effects of removing blood stasis and stopping bleeding, promoting blood circulation and relieving pain, and detoxifying and reducing swelling."

Doctor Wang carefully recorded Song Xuan's words.

He felt that the medicinal herbs Song Xuan mentioned were extremely precious and not affordable for ordinary people.

Song Xuan was talking about the simplified version of Yunnan Baiyao. As for the authentic version, he didn't know the recipe at all. It was a state secret.

"Divine Doctor Wang has done a lot of research on prescriptions. This is the incomplete recipe I saw. If Divine Doctor Wang can add one or two more when he has time, I believe the effect will be even better."

Doctor Wang nodded slightly. This guy must have said that on purpose, wanting me to complete the prescription.

"These herbs don't conflict with each other, but herbs like ginseng need to be exchanged at the market in Daming Prefecture, and they may not be available. Moreover, the materials are precious, so there is no cost to experiment."

"Simple." Song Xuan patted his chest:
"I'll send you the money needed to research the recipe later."

"Ok?"

Doctor Wang was a little surprised.

After all, this kind of research prescription is mostly funded by the government.

The publication of the book Taiping Shenghui Fang was entirely due to the support of Emperor Taizong at that time.

If the public wants to develop a prescription, the investment will be extremely large.

This medical book records in detail various folk prescriptions before the Song Dynasty and at that time, and has a significant impact on Chinese medicine prescriptions.

It was subsequently used as a medical textbook for hundreds of years and spread throughout East Asia. Medical books written in Korea and Japan were largely plagiarized from this book.

"Song Xiaoyou, why is this happening?"

"Although I'm a scholar, I enjoy wielding swords and guns, and it's inevitable that I'll get hurt. Therefore, I want to use some good medicine to treat it and prevent future problems. If it can benefit others in the future, it won't be considered a waste of money. I'll get multiple benefits at once. This is the deposit."

Listen to Song Xuan's explanation and take out a gold leaf.

Doctor Wang expressed his understanding.

Given his current physical condition, it would be a real waste if he didn't practice martial arts.

"Young friend Song is so righteous that I admire him greatly."

Although Doctor Wang wanted to research prescriptions, his clinic was famous but not very profitable.

Many poor people get discounts on their medicines, and sometimes free clinics are held. Where would they get so much money to research prescriptions?

Otherwise, he would not have heard that Song Xuan was knowledgeable in medicine and immediately invited him to ask for the prescription.

So that I can give it to patients in the future to see if it is useful.

After all, when it comes to curing illnesses and saving lives, words alone are not enough and the results still need to be tested by patients.

Zhang Kang sat aside in silence. He had always thought that Song Xuan was a heroic person, but this was a little too heroic.

Every move is a golden leaf.

Is the cold soup shop in Nalema Town really so profitable?
How could this one of the three evils of Lema Town have accumulated so much gold without doing any robbery or looting?

Zhang Kang was somewhat suspicious of Song Xuan's past. Logically speaking, the Song family was not a wealthy family, and his father was a gambler, so he didn't have much money to live comfortably.

On weekdays, Song Xuan not only dares to use expensive spices himself, but also treats his servants to good food and drink and lives in a big house. Is it possible without money?

Zhang Kang was certain that his current salary as a sixth-rank official was not as lavish as Song Xuan's daily food and drink. Divine Doctor Wang put away the gold leaf and then asked, "Young friend Song, do you know any treatments for bone injuries?"

"Yes, I have set many bones for others."

"As luck would have it, a patient with a leg injury came today. Can you, Mr. Song, treat him?"

Doctor Wang also wanted to observe carefully. He believed that Song Xuan was an upright person and would never keep secrets.

"He's so unhygienic. People like him are covered in lice and are prone to carrying all kinds of germs. I don't want to touch him."

Doctor Wang really didn't expect Song Xuan to refuse in such an unusual way, but he grasped the key point:

"What are germs?"

Song Xuan thought for a while before answering:
"A kind of miasma."

"Are you talking about the epidemic qi mentioned in the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine?"

"Yeah."

Song Xuan naturally didn't know how germs were described in ancient times, but it would be fine to rely on this aspect.

"When a wound becomes festering, especially when it's infected with various germs, there's no medicine to cure it."

Song Xuan was only trying to extract allicin, and was really afraid of other anti-inflammatory drugs and other fungi.

"If people don't maintain good hygiene, germs will gather in wounds. Also, during epidemics, many people don't have the conditions to clean themselves and eat directly, which contaminates bacteria and causes illness through the mouth. Feces can also spread germs, as flies and mosquitoes land on food."

"So if there's an epidemic, patients should be isolated from one another, and public toilets should be built, disinfected with quicklime. Even if there's little firewood, everyone should be provided with hot water."

"This is the only way to isolate the spread of the plague to the greatest extent possible. That's how I understand it. That's why when I was in my hometown, I often asked beggars to take a bath."

Zhang Kang and Su Xun were shocked by Song Xuan's words.

Su Xun had never been to Song Xuan's hometown, but Zhang Kang arrived there during the day.

He thought about it carefully and realized that the beggars roaming around Lema Town were not that dirty. They were all from the "clean clothes faction".

"good."

Doctor Wang nodded quickly. Illness comes from the mouth, and disaster comes from the mouth.

Although the focus is on the latter part, the former part also contains medical knowledge, but it is ignored by most people.

In particular, Song Xuan's understanding of the plague proves that he has read Zhang Zhongjing's Treatise on Febrile Diseases and Miscellaneous Diseases.

His father Wang Huaiyin had done extensive research on Treatise on Febrile Diseases and Miscellaneous Disorders.

"Young friend Song may be young, but you possess such a profound understanding of medicine. I wonder if you would be interested in learning a thing or two from me. Even if you become an official in the future, you would be able to better govern your region."

"No, it's about you and I exchanging some ideas, learning from each other's strengths and weaknesses, and perhaps we can continue to publish the Taiping Shenghui Fang."

Doctor Wang felt that he had discovered a piece of uncut jade. Song Xuan had his own set of theories, and it seemed that he had not yet told others a lot.

"Of course, provided it doesn't interfere with your studies."

Although Doctor Wang felt sorry for Song Xuan, a promising young man, his identity as a scholar was more respected nowadays.

Who doesn’t want to pass the imperial examination and become famous?

Compared to studying, few people are willing to devote themselves to studying a minor subject like medicine.

Although Su Xun was excited, he did not speak to answer for Song Xuan.

Zhang Kang remained silent. He once again discovered the gap between ordinary people and geniuses.

Because he used to think that he was a genius in studying, but after meeting Song Xuan, he realized that his genius in studying was really not up to par.

I can't even compare to Zhang Fangping, the inferior person next to him. Looking at the entire Song Dynasty, how many people can remember everything they see?
It's fine if you have some talent in studying, but I won't pick on you.

But he also has talents in other aspects that others can only dream of, which is a bit hard to understand.

Song Xuan hummed, then spoke:
"I'd like to discuss some medical issues with Divine Doctor Wang. After all, I don't understand some things when I'm formulating prescriptions."

"Good good."

Doctor Wang seemed very excited.

After he returned to his hometown, it had been a long time since he met anyone who could help him improve his medical skills.

If this continues, family medicine will become increasingly weak.

After all, there will be fewer and fewer people in the future generations who are good at medicine.

Many people would just sit back and enjoy the wealth inherited from their ancestors, or choose to study and become officials instead of medicine. How is this possible?
After both parties reached a consensus, everyone tacitly skipped the topic of treating Dou Han's leg.

"father."

Wang Xiuyong rushed in excitedly, carrying his exam basket:

"I feel like my chances of getting into the college are pretty good."

When he came in, he saw his father meeting a guest. Just as he was about to leave, he took another look:
"Dad, this is the Song Twelve I told you about."

Song Xuan looked sideways and found that the world was really small. He greeted the candidates who were taking the same exam as him.

Doctor Wang nodded slightly. When Song Xuan revealed his name, he knew what Song Xuan had done yesterday.

The younger son's mouth was full of admiration.

When I saw it today, it was indeed extraordinary.

"Twelfth brother, you don't know." Wang Xiuyong hurried over:

"I'm sure you must have written an excellent poem, otherwise Master Zhang wouldn't have been so excited."

A hint of pride flashed in Su Xun's eyes, and I knew it would be like this.

Zhang Kang didn't feel surprised at all, as Song Xuan's abilities were there for everyone to see.

"Master Zhang?"

Compared to the others who did not understand the value of Master Zhang, Doctor Wang did.

The father and son were both top scorers in the imperial examinations, and were envied by the world.

It can be said to be the ceiling for scholars in Yingtian Prefecture.

Zhang Shide could have been appointed as an official through nepotism, but he refused to accept it and relied on his own strength to pass the imperial examination and become the top scorer.

The only drawback is that Zhang Shide is his father's old son and is in poor health. He often has to come to him to take his pulse and recuperate.

Seeing that Song Xuan didn't understand the value of Zhang Shide and knowing that he had just arrived, Doctor Wang introduced him to him.

"I believe that Young Master Song has also caught the attention of the top scholar, so he will have no trouble getting into the academy."

"Oh."

Song Xuan didn't expect that Songcheng was such a place full of hidden talents.

However, when he thought about how Emperor Gaozu of Han and Emperor Taizu of Ming were able to conquer the world by relying on the people from the same county, and even Hong Xiuquan did the same, Song Xuan felt relieved.

Since ancient times, there have been many talented people in various parts of China, but due to lack of opportunities, the abilities of others cannot be displayed.

What's more, before the clan completely declined, fellow villagers were extremely close people, and the interests that everyone fought for were all for the betterment of their hometown.

"Hahaha." Seeing Song Xuan's indifference, Zhang Kang took over the conversation:

"In fact, it wasn't too difficult for Shi Er Lang to get into Yingtianfu Academy. His goal has always been to become the top scholar."

"Ah?" Song Xuan looked at Zhang Kang in surprise.
"Why did you plant the flag for me in advance?"

Zhang Kang looked puzzled: "Shi Er Lang, what do you mean by that?"

(End of this chapter)