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Daqin Academy of Sciences, Laboratory.

Wang Jianguo stood in front of a uniquely shaped instrument, his expression focused, with a hint of excitement in his eyes.

That was a microscope.

But unlike the simple microscopes he had made before, which could only magnify a few dozen times, this microscope was made by him after three whole months of continuous improvement on the glass grinding technology.

The magnification reached an astonishing eight hundred times.

It is sufficient to observe the microbial world.

"Mr. Wang, is this the instrument you mentioned that can 'see things that can't be seen'?" Fu Su stood aside, curiously examining the microscope.

"Yes." Wang Jianguo nodded. "Moreover, what I'm going to show you today might overturn your understanding."

"Surpassing my understanding?" Fu Su asked, somewhat puzzled. "What is it?"

"A drop of water." Wang Jianguo said, picking up a glass dish from the side. It contained some well water that looked very clear. "A drop, the cleanest-looking water."

"This water looks very clean," Fusu said, taking a closer look. "There are absolutely no impurities."

"Just because it looks clean doesn't mean it's really clean," Wang Jianguo smiled mysteriously. "You'll know once you look at it under a microscope."

He carefully placed a drop of water on a glass slide and then placed it under the objective lens of the microscope.

"Come, Young Master Fusu, take a look first."

Fusu stepped forward and brought his eyes close to the eyepiece.

At first, all he saw was a blurry light and shadow.

But Wang Jianguo helped him adjust the focus.

Then--

Fusu's eyes widened instantly.

Because, in that seemingly clear drop of water, he actually saw countless tiny, wriggling creatures!

The little creatures were all different shapes. Some were round, some were oval, and some were long and thin. They swam, rolled, and twisted incessantly in the water, looking like a miniature, vibrant world.

"What...what is this?" Fusu suddenly looked up, his face pale. "How can there be...insects in this water?"

"Insects?" Wang Jianguo laughed. "Young Master Fusu, these aren't insects. These are 'microorganisms'."

"microorganism?"

"Yes." Wang Jianguo nodded. "They are alive, but they are so small that we can't see them with the naked eye. Only a microscope can reveal their existence."

"Moreover, they are everywhere."

"Every drop of water contains tens of thousands of these microorganisms."

"Every breath of air contains countless microorganisms."

"Even our bodies are full of microorganisms."

"What?" Fusu's face turned even paler. "We also have these...things in our bodies?"

"Yes," Wang Jianguo nodded, "and the number is extremely large. It is estimated that the number of microorganisms in the human body is more than ten times the number of human cells."

"This..." Fusu felt a churning in his stomach. "This is terrifying!"

"Terrible?" Wang Jianguo shook his head. "No, not at all. Most microorganisms are harmless to humans. In fact, some are even beneficial."

However, some microorganisms can indeed make people sick.

"For example, bacteria that can cause wounds to become infected and fester."

"For example, bacteria that cause food to spoil and deteriorate."

"For example, those bacteria that make well water unclean."

As Fusu listened, his expression grew increasingly grim.

He remembered the well water he drank every day.

"Then...then the well water we usually drink, is it also...?" Fusu's voice trembled slightly.

"Yes," Wang Jianguo answered without hesitation, "Well water definitely contains many microorganisms. Although most are harmless, if there are too many, or if it encounters harmful bacteria, it can make people sick. However, boiling the water kills most of these microorganisms with high temperatures. Boiled water is much safer."

"Boil..." Fusu mused, "You mean boil water?"

"Yes." Wang Jianguo nodded. "That's why His Majesty asked everyone to drink boiled water earlier."

"I see." Fusu suddenly realized. "No wonder His Majesty kept emphasizing the importance of drinking boiled water, washing hands frequently, and paying attention to hygiene..."

"So it was because of these invisible microorganisms."

"Yes," Wang Jianguo nodded, "Although you can't see them, they do exist. And their impact is enormous."

Many diseases are caused by these microorganisms.

"For example, wound infection."

"For example, plague."

"For example, food poisoning."

Therefore, public health becomes especially important.

"Not only should we drink boiled water and wash our hands frequently, but we should also keep the environment clean, dispose of garbage properly, and control rodents and insects..."

"These measures are all aimed at reducing the spread of microorganisms."

Fusu listened, deeply moved.

He never imagined that this invisible world of microorganisms would be so important.

Surprisingly, it has such a close relationship with human health.

"Mr. Wang, could I borrow this microscope for a moment?" Fusu suddenly asked. "I want others to see the world of microorganisms."

"Of course," Wang Jianguo nodded. "However, you must be careful when using it. This microscope is very delicate and easily damaged."

"Understood." Fusu nodded.

……

Half an hour later, at Xianyang Palace, a court assembly was held.

Today's morning assembly was somewhat different from usual.

In the center of the main hall, there is a microscope.

Next to the microscope were several glass dishes filled with different kinds of water.

There was well water, river water, rainwater, and even "sweet well water" taken from a nobleman's house.

"My beloved ministers," Ying Zheng said calmly, seated on the dragon throne, "I have summoned you here today to show you something."

"What is it?" an old minister asked.

"A drop of water," Ying Zheng said, "a drop of water that looks the cleanest."

"Fusu, you demonstrate."

"Yes, Father." Fusu stepped forward, carefully took a drop of "sweet well water," placed it on a glass slide, and then put it under the microscope.

"My lords, please come forward and take a look," Fusu said.

The ministers looked at each other, wondering what the emperor wanted them to see.

However, a few curious ministers stepped forward and took turns looking into the microscope.

Then--

"what!"

The first minister suddenly raised his head, his face pale, and covered his mouth with both hands, looking as if he was about to vomit.

"There...there are bugs in here!"

"Insects?" The other ministers were even more curious.

They also went up to watch.

Then, one by one, their faces turned deathly pale.

Some couldn't help it and vomited on the spot.

"What...what's going on?" an old nobleman asked in a trembling voice. "How can there be so...so many little moving creatures in this water?"

"These are microorganisms," Wang Jianguo stepped forward and explained. "They are alive, but they are too small to be seen with the naked eye. Only a microscope can reveal them."

"They are everywhere. Every drop of water contains thousands of these microorganisms."

"What?" The old nobleman's face turned even paler. "Every single drop of water? Then... then the well water we usually drink, is that also...?"

"Yes," Wang Jianguo answered without hesitation, "There are definitely many microorganisms in the well water."

"Then...then aren't we drinking this...this worm every day?" Another nobleman couldn't help but cover his mouth, looking like he was about to vomit.

"Yes," Wang Jianguo nodded, "but don't worry. Most microorganisms are harmless to humans."

"But some microorganisms can indeed make people sick."

"Therefore, the best way is to boil the water. High temperatures can kill most microorganisms. Boiled water is much safer."

The ministers below the stage were buzzing with discussion.

Some people were pale, some looked terrified, and others seemed to be deep in thought.

"Your Majesty," an old nobleman suddenly stepped forward, "Since these... these microorganisms can make the water unclean, why didn't we know this before?"

"Because we cannot see them," Ying Zheng said slowly, "but not seeing them doesn't mean they don't exist."

"It's like, we can't see the air, but the air definitely exists."

"We can't see the bacteria, but they do exist."

"That's why I've always emphasized the importance of drinking boiled water, washing hands frequently, and paying attention to hygiene."

"Because these invisible microorganisms are the root cause of many diseases."

"My soldiers cannot die at the hands of insects."

"The people of Qin must not die at the hands of insects."

The audience was completely silent.

Everyone understood.

It turns out that all those seemingly strange things His Majesty did before, such as requiring everyone to drink boiled water, setting up handwashing stations at the city gates, and requiring doctors to wash their hands before surgery, were all to combat these invisible microorganisms.

"Your Majesty," a minister suddenly stepped forward, "what should we do now?"

"It's very simple," Ying Zheng said. "From today onwards, everyone must drink boiled water."

"All well water and river water must be boiled before drinking."

"Furthermore, we must continue to strengthen public health. Maintain environmental cleanliness, properly dispose of garbage, and control rodents and insects..."

"These measures are all aimed at reducing the spread of microorganisms."

"I want Great Qin to become the first nation that truly values ​​public health."

"I want to ensure that the people of Great Qin will no longer fall ill because of these invisible microorganisms."

"Do you understand?"

"Understood!" All the ministers bowed in unison.

"That's good." Ying Zheng nodded in satisfaction. "Fusu, take the microscope away. Starting tomorrow, let all the people of Xianyang come and see this microscope."

"Let them see just how 'dirty' that seemingly clean water really is."

……

An hour later, at the Imperial Medical Bureau in Xianyang Palace.

Xia Wuqie was sitting behind the desk, organizing medical records.

Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the door.

"Physician Xia! Physician Xia!"

Fusu pushed open the door and entered, still holding the microscope in his hands.

"Young Master?" Xia Wuqie was somewhat surprised. "What brings you here? And with this..."

"Imperial Physician Xia, my father sent me with this to show you," Fusu said. "This thing allows us to see those invisible microorganisms."

"Microorganisms?" Xia Wuqie was taken aback.

"Yes." Fusu nodded. "Those are the microorganisms that can cause wounds to become infected and fester."

"What?" Xia Wuqie's eyes lit up instantly.

As the chief physician of the Qin Dynasty, he was always puzzled by the problem of wound infection.

Why do some wounds get infected while others don't?

Why do wounds sometimes still get infected even when they are cleaned very thoroughly?

Now, it seems he has found the answer.

"Young Master, are you saying that these microorganisms are the culprits behind the wound infection?" Xia Wuqie asked hurriedly.

"Yes," Fusu nodded. "Mr. Wang said so. He said that those things that cause wounds to become infected and fester are harmful bacteria. They're too small to see with the naked eye. Only a microscope can reveal them."

"Therefore, washing hands, disinfecting, and sterilizing tools with high temperatures before surgery are all done to kill these bacteria."

"I see!" Xia Wuqie suddenly realized.

"So, His Majesty's insistence on high-temperature disinfection was also to kill these bacteria!"

He was so excited that his hands were trembling.

"Young master, may I take a look at this microscope?" Xia Wuqie asked eagerly.

"Of course." Fusu nodded.

He took a drop of pus from the wound, placed it on a glass slide, and then put it under a microscope.

Xia Wuqie stepped forward and brought his eyes close to the eyepiece.

Then--

He saw it.

He saw countless tiny, wriggling bacteria.

They huddled together, so densely packed, that they looked like a miniature, threatening world.

"This...this is bacteria?" Xia Wuqie's voice trembled slightly.

"Yes." Fusu nodded. "These are the bacteria that can cause wound infection."

"If we don't wash and disinfect our hands before surgery, these bacteria can enter the wound through our hands, and then..."

"Then, you'll get infected," Xia Wuqie continued.

"Yes." Fusu nodded.

Xia Wuqie looked at the bacteria under the microscope, feeling a mix of emotions.

He had been practicing medicine for decades and still couldn't understand why some wounds would get infected.

Now, he finally saw it.

He saw those "enemies" that had puzzled him for decades.

"Young Master, I understand," Xia Wuqie said slowly. "From today onwards, I will strictly follow His Majesty's requirements: washing my hands before surgery, disinfecting with alcohol, and sterilizing all tools with high temperature."

"I will have all the imperial physicians examine this microscope."

"Let them see what those invisible bacteria really look like."

"Let them understand why hygiene is so important."

"Alright." Fusu nodded. "Then this microscope will be placed in the Imperial Medical Bureau. Physician Xia, you can use it to observe various samples and study the characteristics of these bacteria."

"Yes, young master." Xia Wuqie bowed and accepted the order.

He was filled with excitement and anticipation.

With this microscope, he can better understand diseases and treat patients better.

Medicine in the Qin Dynasty will also experience a tremendous leap forward.

……

At the same time, in Xianyang Palace, at the Imperial Household Department.

Zhao Gao is reviewing a report on "bottled water" sales.

Since His Majesty ordered everyone to drink boiled water, a new commodity has appeared in Xianyang City—bottled water.

The vendors would put the boiled water into earthenware jars, seal them, and then sell them.

Despite its high price, it sells exceptionally well.

Sales have surged, especially in the last few days.

"What... what's going on?" Zhao Gao looked at the numbers on the report, somewhat puzzled.

Why did the sales of this bottled water suddenly surge so much?

Could it be because those nobles saw microorganisms under the microscope?

"Zhao Gao." A voice suddenly came from outside the door.

Zhao Gao looked up and saw that it was Ying Zheng.

"Your Majesty!" Zhao Gao quickly stood up and bowed.

"No need for formalities." Ying Zheng waved his hand. "I'm asking you, have those microscopes been distributed?"

"Your Majesty, they have been distributed," Zhao Gao replied. "Prince Fusu took the microscopes to the Imperial Medical Bureau. Several more have been sent to various schools and workshops."

"Alright." Ying Zheng nodded. "And how was the result?"

"The effect... was excellent," Zhao Gao said somewhat awkwardly. "Those nobles turned pale upon seeing the microorganisms under the microscope, and some even vomited on the spot."

"Right now, all the nobles in Xianyang are scrambling to buy bottled water."

"They no longer dare to drink well water."

"Everyone's switched to drinking boiled water now."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng couldn't help but laugh.

"It seems this microscope is indeed very useful."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Zhao Gao nodded. "However, Your Majesty, I have a question."

"What's the problem?"

"Are all those microorganisms really harmful?" Zhao Gao asked. "Mr. Wang said that some microorganisms are beneficial to the human body, while others are harmful."

"Then... could we give those harmful bacteria names?"

"That way, we can distinguish them."

Ying Zheng was taken aback.

"Should we name it?"

"Yes, Your Majesty," Zhao Gao said excitedly. "For example, those that cause wound infection are called 'infectious bacteria.' Those that make water dirty are called 'water-tainting bacteria.' Those that cause food to spoil are called 'putrefactive bacteria'..."

"This way, we can know which bacteria are bad and which are good."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Zhao Gao, your idea is quite interesting."

"However, naming bacteria is Wang Jianguo's job."

"You should continue to manage the Imperial Household Department."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Zhao Gao was somewhat disappointed, but still nodded.

"Oh, right, Zhao Gao," Ying Zheng suddenly remembered something, "You just said that after seeing the microorganisms under the microscope, those nobles dared not drink well water anymore?"

"Yes, Your Majesty," Zhao Gao replied, "they've all switched to drinking boiled water."

"Very well." Ying Zheng nodded. "Issue my decree: from today onwards, all public places must provide boiled water."

"All schools, workshops, and military camps must install water boilers."

"Furthermore, the water quality should be checked regularly."

"Any water source that fails to meet quality standards will be shut down immediately."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Zhao Gao bowed and accepted the order.

……

Evening, Daqin Academy of Sciences, laboratory.

Wang Jianguo is examining a metal sample under a microscope.

It was a slice of steel.

Through the microscope, he could clearly see the internal structure of the steel.

You can see those tiny grains.

You can see those subtle flaws.

As you can see, there are impurities that affect the quality of steel.

"Mr. Wang," Fusu walked over, "what are you looking at?"

"We can see the internal structure of steel," Wang Jianguo said. "Through a microscope, we can see the microstructure of steel and understand its properties."

"In this way, we can know what kind of steel is of good quality and what kind of steel is of poor quality."

"This will allow us to understand how to improve steel manufacturing processes and enhance steel quality."

"I see." Fusu said thoughtfully. "So, microscopes can be used not only to observe microorganisms, but also to observe other things?"

"Yes," Wang Jianguo nodded, "Microscopes have a very wide range of uses."

"It can be used to observe microorganisms and understand diseases."

"It can be used to observe metals and improve materials."

"It can be used to observe plants and study organisms."

"It can be used to observe minerals and explore resources."

"It can be said that the microscope is one of the fundamental tools of modern science."

"With it, we can see the world that is invisible to the naked eye."

"This allows us to understand phenomena that cannot be explained by common sense."

"That way, we can explore those unknown territories."

Fusu listened, deeply moved.

He never imagined that this seemingly insignificant instrument would be so important.

Surprisingly, it is a fundamental tool of modern science.

"Mr. Wang, could you teach me how to use a microscope?" Fusu suddenly asked.

"Of course," Wang Jianguo nodded. "However, using a microscope requires patience and care."

"Furthermore, a certain level of theoretical knowledge is required."

"You need to learn some basic optics knowledge first, and understand the principles of microscopes."

"Only then can it be used better."

"Okay." Fusu nodded. "Could you recommend some books for me?"

"Of course," Wang Jianguo said. "I have 'Fundamentals of Optics,' 'Microscope User's Guide,' 'Fundamentals of Microbiology,' and more..."

"You can start with these."

"Thank you, Mr. Wang," Fusu said gratefully.

He knew that with this microscope, the science of the Qin Dynasty would experience a tremendous leap forward.

The medicine of the Qin Dynasty will also usher in a great leap forward.

The people of Qin will also benefit from this.

……

Late at night, in the study of Xianyang Palace.

Ying Zheng stood by the window, gazing at the brightly lit Academy of Sciences in the distance, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

"Little G," he asked in his mind, "what kind of impact do you think this microscope will have on the Qin Dynasty?"

[Your Majesty, the invention of the microscope will have a profound impact on the Qin Dynasty.]

Firstly, in the medical field, doctors can finally see those invisible bacteria, understand the true causes of diseases, and thus improve treatment methods.

Secondly, in terms of public health, seeing the real existence of microorganisms will make people pay more attention to hygiene and reduce the spread of disease.

Third, in materials science, scientists can observe the microstructure of materials and improve their properties.

Fourth, in biology, scientists can observe cells and tissues to explore the mysteries of life.

In conclusion, the microscope will lay a solid foundation for the scientific progress of the Qin Dynasty.

"Then do you think anyone might feel fear upon seeing microorganisms?" Ying Zheng asked.

Yes, Your Majesty. This is a normal reaction.

Fear is normal when a completely new and unknown world is presented to people.

However, after fear comes curiosity, exploration, and understanding.

Humans learn from fear and grow through exploration.

"You're right." Ying Zheng nodded. "What I need to do is guide them, leading them from fear to exploration, from ignorance to understanding."

"We must ensure that the people of Qin not only see this world of microorganisms, but also understand and utilize it."

"Let science become the driving force for the progress of the Qin Dynasty."