Dad, don't be greedy! My brother climbed into the emperor's bed, and I became famous overn

Gu Mingyue didn't beat around the bush.

"I know that you have extensive knowledge of epidemic prevention. I would like to ask you to help Yitang set up an epidemic prevention team."

Do not!

What she really needed was for the Imperial Hospital to communicate with her immediately.

But we still have to put on a show.

After all, Xue Ren's epidemic prevention strategy was suitable for ancient times.

Gu Mingyue took out a folded drawing from her sleeve and handed it to Xue Ren with both hands.

Xue Ren took it and unfolded it.

The blueprints were larger than he had imagined.

Three colored blocks are arranged on the left, center, and right.

Each color block is further subdivided into several smaller squares, labeled with the number of people, their responsibilities, and the rotation cycle.

"The team is expected to have 600 people. They will be divided into three teams."

Gu Mingyue said from the side.

"One team is responsible for screening and isolation. If suspected symptoms are found, they will be triaged immediately, with mild and severe cases handled separately."

"The second team is responsible for preparing and distributing the medicinal herbs. The prescriptions are adjusted daily according to the symptoms; we can't just give the whole pot of medicine at once."

"The three teams are responsible for the transfer and aftermath. There must be procedures for how to handle the infected people's clothing, how to bury their excrement, and if there are corpses, how to transport them and where to transport them."

Gu Mingyue looked at Xue Ren with sharp and resolute eyes.

"Your Excellency is the most experienced imperial physician in the Great Yong Dynasty in preventing and controlling epidemics."

"After the locust plague in the seventh year of Jiahe, an epidemic broke out in the six prefectures of Huainan, killing more than 20,000 people. It was you who led twelve medical officers south and brought the epidemic under control in a month."

"After that, the Imperial Medical Academy set up the Epidemic Prevention Department, which was also initiated by you, sir."

Xue Ren's hand paused slightly.

I didn't expect this girl to even know about his achievements.

Looking back, those were glorious years.

That was thirteen years ago.

He was in his early forties, and didn't have this white beard yet.

When an epidemic broke out in Huainan, the Imperial Medical Academy was ordered to go there to prevent and treat the disease.

He personally led a group of teenagers to the epidemic area, and almost lost his life in the process.

Later, after the epidemic was brought under control, he was so exhausted that he fell seriously ill and was bedridden for two months.

Even the young people in the Imperial Hospital might not know about this, so how did this girl know?

A glint appeared in Xue Ren's eyes.

Who wouldn't want their achievements to be praised and celebrated by future generations?

"I did indeed do those things."

Xue Ren's voice carried a hint of amusement.

The way he looked at Gu Mingyue was as if he were looking at a gifted and talented disciple.

"But that was when I was young, it's nothing to mention, nothing to mention at all."

Gu Mingyue's tone was not flattering.

Her big, bright eyes were full of sincerity and frankness.

"What a great deed it is that you saved the lives of tens of thousands of people! It is enough to be recorded in history."

"Therefore, I would like to ask an adult to teach our Yitang how to identify symptoms, how to isolate patients, and how to dispose of the infected person's clothing and excrement."

"I have people, medicine, and a place. But I have no experience."

"Only adults can teach us this; there is no one else like us in the Great Yong Dynasty."

Xue Ren's chest heaved as he squinted and took a deep breath.

This girl's words struck a chord with him.

He looked down at the blueprints in his hand.

His white beard trembled slightly.

She raised her head and looked at Gu Mingyue again.

His face was full of kindness.

"Who taught you to draw this picture?"

"I figured it out myself."

Gu Mingyue remained unfazed.

"If there's anything wrong, please correct it, adults."

Xue Ren nodded in approval.

"Since Miss is so interested, then I will introduce someone to you."

"I have a disciple named Fang Henian. He is twenty-three years old and a candidate physician in the Imperial Medical Academy. He once studied under me and learned how to treat epidemics."

"He has a solid foundation in diagnosis and prescription. Among the candidates for the Imperial Medical Academy last year, he ranked second in the written test and first in the practical test."

At this point, Xue Ren paused, as if considering his words.

"However... this kid is bad with words. He doesn't know how to say nice things to people, and he's even worse at reading people's expressions. He's not popular in the Imperial Hospital; the people above him think he's bad at handling things."

Xue Ren looked at Gu Mingyue, as if waiting for her response.

Gu Mingyue is looking for a practical, quiet type of person.

It's best not to become too famous.

To prevent ordinary clinics from becoming specialist appointments in the future.

"Very well, Your standards are high, so the student you recommend must be excellent. I'm willing to pay him 5 taels of silver a month to sit in the clinic."

Xue Ren was even more satisfied with the girl from the Gu family, and nodded with a smile.

"Alright, then I'll have him come to your place tomorrow to sit in the clinic and help you train your troops."

"I come here every three days to keep track of the progress. If there's anything I'm unsure about, I send someone to the Imperial Hospital to find me."

Gu Mingyue nodded solemnly.

"Thank you, sir."

"Sure, sure. Also..."

Xue Ren smiled kindly, his eyes crinkling, and casually asked a question.

"Does the young lady have any plans to study medicine?"

Gu Mingyue: "..."

……

The next morning.

Fang Henian has arrived.

A refined man in his early twenties.

He had delicate features, but a vertical line was furrowed between his brows, and his gaze was serious.

He embodies the image of a cool, aloof intellectual youth.

He had an old medicine box slung across his shoulder.

As I walked to the entrance of Pujitang Orange Red Pharmacy, I looked up at the signboard.

They didn't even say hello.

First, I walked around the front yard.

I touched the windowsill with my hand to see if there was any dust.

He squatted down again to take a look at the drainage ditch on the ground.

Then he got up, walked through the main hall, and circled the backyard again.

His gaze swept across every corner, like a hunting dog sniffing out a scent.

Shi Buji was also on his first day on the job, and he was completely bewildered when he saw the doctor walk in.

But then he remembered what his employer had said: Physician Xue had introduced a student to sit in his clinic.

This must be the person.

He quickly followed and strolled with Fang Henian.

"Are you the doctor here to see patients, sir?"

Fang Henian disliked small talk and only gave a cold "hmm".

He stopped in front of the west wing and pointed to the wall.

"The windows are facing the wrong direction. If the patient is placed here, the wind will blow the illness back into the main hall. These windows must be sealed off and opened to face south."

Shi Buji scratched his head as he listened.

On his first day on the job, the doctor didn't even have a sip of tea before he started talking about demolishing the house.

Fang Henian ignored him and walked straight to the wooden frame under the corridor.

He tapped his knuckles twice on the wooden board, making a thumping sound.

"Pulse-taking pillows, medicine-decocting clay pots, and washing copper basins—all piled up in one place?"

He turned his head to look at Shi Buji.

"Don't you think patients recover from their illness quickly enough?"

Shi Buji choked.

"Uh...that's something we just moved in yesterday, we haven't had time to put it away yet..."

"separate."

Fang Henian speaks very quickly.

"Make three cabinets, and categorize them according to patient reception, treatment, and waste. They must never be mixed together."

After saying that, he turned and walked to the corner of the backyard wall, staring at the pile of dark brown residue.

"What is that?"

Shi Buji explained, "I plan to use the leftover dregs from the medicine brewing the other day as compost..."

"Dig a pit and burn it all," Fang Henian interrupted him. "Nothing that has been contaminated can remain overnight; it must be burned in a concentrated area."

The two locked eyes, and the courtyard fell silent.

After a moment, Fang Henian asked in a cold voice, "Shopkeeper, will you change it or not?"

Shi Buji shuddered and nodded hastily.

"Change it! Change it now!"

The employer instructed me last night before returning home that I should follow the doctor's advice regarding epidemic prevention.

He raised his hand and beckoned behind him, and several waiters jogged over.

"Quickly do as the master says and finish revising it today."

"yes!"

The men obeyed and left.

Fang Henian stood still and glanced at Shi Buji.

"Are you in charge of this charitable hall?"

Shi Buji cupped his hands in greeting.

"Yes, I am Shi Buji, the head manager of the Juhong Pharmacy of Pujitang. This Yitang is run by our pharmacy."

Fang Henian nodded in satisfaction.

This boss is someone I can get along with.