Rule the Ming Dynasty Alone

In the western suburbs, the First Medical College of the Ming Dynasty.

This new institution, covering an area of ​​more than 1,000 acres, not only brings together the world's top imperial doctors and doctors, but also is the cradle of the empire's largest medical talent.

The campus now accommodates more than 5,000 teachers and students. It not only has the most advanced medical equipment, but also has different medical disciplines and the largest collection of medical books in the world. It has the prototype of modern medical studies.

These are actually superficial things. In addition to shouldering the sacred mission of cultivating talents, the First Medical College also undertakes the medical research work of the Ming Dynasty.

Under the personal instruction of Emperor Hongzhi, not only is medicine subdivided, but also unified medical textbooks are being compiled, and new drugs are being developed.

The scientific research team of the First College has an independent courtyard in the north. In the largest laboratory, the person in charge, Lin Yunyi, is concentrating on scientific research.

He first put the cultivated Penicillium in a funnel for filtration, then added rapeseed oil to the filtrate, and then stirred it continuously in a glass jar.

Because of the addition of rapeseed oil, the air is filled with a faint oil fragrance.

More than a dozen medical researchers around seemed to be staring at it intently. They knew that this research would be an unprecedented challenge to the current medical level.

Once they succeed in the challenge, a new history will be opened, no less than the Ming Dynasty's solution to the harm of smallpox virus by planting cowpox.

At this moment, the laboratory was very quiet, and everyone seemed to be staring at the cylindrical glass tank.

After just a moment of stillness, the liquid in the glass tank was divided into three layers, the upper layer was fat-soluble substances, the middle layer was insoluble substances, and the lower layer was water-soluble substances.

Science has gradually entered life. Although this actually belongs to the content of chemistry, it is now also used in medicine. More and more people are exploring the path of science.

Lin Yunyi carefully looked at the stratification of the liquid and determined that the stratification was basically complete, so he nodded to his first assistant Li Yanwen and said, "Open it, be careful!"

Li Yanwen graduated from the Imperial College and originally studied ship medicine, but in many practices on the ship, he slowly revealed his amazing medical talent.

Although he once had the ambition to collect herbs and prescriptions from all over the world and compile them into a book, compiling an epic book of medicine, he now finds that developing new drugs is more meaningful, and the early ideals can only be placed on the next generation.

Li Yanwen responded and immediately reached out to open the valve on the lower layer.

This valve is already quite similar to the style of a modern faucet. As he gently turned the switch, the water-soluble substances in the lower layer slowly flowed out of the valve.

Although the appearance of the bottom liquid is very similar to water, this water contains the mysterious substance they have been looking for. In fact, this water is worth a lot of money.

"We are making good progress this time!"

"I hope we can succeed this time!"

"Your Majesty has given a time limit. This time, only success is allowed, not failure!"

...

Surrounded by researchers who participated in the development of penicillin, looking at the clear water that kept flowing out, they began to pray silently in their hearts.

Although this project has been established for many years, they are facing a completely unfamiliar field, so every step must be repeated, and it is simply crossing the river by feeling the stones.

Originally, they thought that crossing the Pacific Ocean to retrieve the treasure seed was a very simple matter, but after experiencing countless processes from hope to disappointment, they had to admire the perseverance of Xin Tubo Liu Zhang and others.

Now they are experiencing something very similar to what Liu Zhang did back then. Although it looks very smooth now, it is actually one of the countless attempts they have made over the years.

Lin Yunyi poured the boiled and disinfected charcoal powder into the clear water solution just obtained, and then handed it to Li Yanwen to stir it thoroughly, and soon a ball of wet charcoal powder was obtained.

Lin Yunyi saw that the effect was almost the same as he expected, and nodded gently to Li Yanwen. These steps were the experience they had gained from countless failures.

Li Yanwen and another assistant have prepared the device. This time the charcoal powder needs to be filtered and purified through three layers.

The first layer is to filter the impure impurities in the charcoal powder, and then the second layer further purifies the charcoal powder, and the third layer uses alkaline soda water to dissolve the charcoal powder.

As the charcoal powder and soda water dissolve by themselves, insoluble substances soon appear on the upper layer, and the remaining liquid on the bottom layer is high-purity penicillin.

Li Yanwen suppressed his excitement. Under the expectant gaze of everyone, he opened the bottom valve again and led the high-purity penicillin into the dish.

"Did we succeed?"

"It's hard to say now!"

"Let's see the effect next!"

...

The onlookers looked at the purified penicillin. Although they were very excited, they did not dare to be too optimistic. Instead, they stared at the dish with suppressed nervousness.

Lin Yunyi carefully observed the penicillin in the dish, and his heart couldn't help but pounding. Then he said to the onlookers: "Let's get started!"

With an order, everyone came forward to take samples one by one, and then conducted their own experiments.

Empty talk will ruin the country, and hard work will make it prosperous.

No matter in which field, only practice can bring true knowledge.

Although they seem to have successfully obtained penicillin now, this is only a theoretical result. No one can judge that a liquid like clear water is penicillin by naked eyes.

Because of this, they were unable to determine whether the newly purified liquid was qualified penicillin, so naturally they needed to conduct the next step of testing.

The method of this experiment is actually very simple, that is, find the experimental body of Staphylococcus aureus, and then drop penicillin into it.

The theory of this kind of experiment is actually very simple and crude. Just like a soldier claiming that he can fight one against a hundred, it will be like giving him a hundred enemies and you will see the result.

The next morning, the sun rose as usual.

Li Yanwen rejected the invitation from Zhao Kuo, the prince of Jingguo, and came to his laboratory early.

Since bacterial species are difficult to identify with the naked eye, their medical school experimental team learned from military telescopes and developed a low-magnification microscope belonging to their medical school.

He observed through a microscope and soon noticed a clear inhibition zone around the mold in his porcelain bottle, and immediately shared the good news.

"Haha... report to the emperor quickly, our penicillin is successful!" Lin Yunyi was already half white-headed. At this moment, he saw a clear inhibition zone through the microscope, and he was shouting very excitedly.

The dozen or so scientific researchers who came after hearing the news also started shouting, and some shook their fists heavily in the air, exaggerating the depressed mood they had felt over the years.

At this moment, they felt as if they had discovered a new continent, and their group was destined to go down in history.

The gears of history are slowly changing. With the advent of penicillin, the aviation giant of the Ming Dynasty will surely sail towards a more glorious future.

When I was young, I was in Yongfang, Jia Mansion.

Since Jia Jun was summoned to the palace to meet the Empress Dowager, all the middle and lower-level officials who used to come to visit her in a steady stream have disappeared, and now they have become empty.

Although there is no definite news yet, everyone thinks that Jia Jun is on the opposite side of the emperor, so all the civil and military officials in the dynasty have silently distanced themselves from Jia Jun.

"The emperor is entrusted with the destiny of heaven, and the edict says: Since entering the court, Jia Jun, a scholar in the cabinet, has been diligent in royal affairs, held important positions, devoted himself to the country, and made outstanding achievements... Now, on the grounds of old age and frailty, I sincerely request you to return to your hometown and take care of yourself." Years. I am deeply impressed by his loyalty and hard work, and specially grant his request... During Jia Jun's reign, he served as my assistant, made suggestions for the country, and promoted government affairs. He was humble, loyal and upright, and was respected by me... He was given a hundred gold and silk products. This is for your daily needs after you return home..."

While the outside world was still observing, Liu Jin had come to Jia's mansion in person to read out the imperial edict.

"Old minister, I thank you for your kindness!"

Jia Jun entered the palace on that day, which made his condition even more serious. He could barely walk independently at first, but now he was out of breath, and he seemed listless as he accepted the order to thank him.

Fortunately, the emperor gave Jia Jun preferential treatment, and he only needed to lie on the hospital bed to receive the order.

Liu Jin did not leave immediately, but glanced at Li Yanwen next to him: "Mr. Jia Ge, His Majesty learned that you are suffering from back gangrene. Now that the medical school has finally developed penicillin, His Majesty has given you priority to take this medicine!"

This kind of penicillin has just been developed, and even the emperor is not 100% sure that it is effective enough.

It's just that Jia Jun's condition is so bad now that he can only treat a dead horse as a live doctor. Without penicillin, Jia Jun would be dead.

"Mr. Jia Ge, it is because of your illness that Your Majesty has put a lot of pressure on our medical school. You really have to thank His Majesty for the importance he places on you!" Li Yanwen came here with the medicine and added the facts.

Jia Xiong took the lead and threw himself on the ground, expressing his sincerity: "Your Majesty is so kind to my father, and I thank you on behalf of my retainers. The descendants of the Jia family will be loyal servants of the royal family in this life!"

Although Jia Jun was seriously ill, he couldn't help but shed tears when he learned that the emperor still cared about his illness: "Old minister, I thank you for your kindness!"

Liu Jin handed the imperial edict to Jia Jun, and then told Li Yanwen: "Li Yuyi, no matter what medicinal materials you need next, you can go to the inner treasury to withdraw them at will. You must help Mr. Jia Ge overcome this disaster like last time, and give Ming Dynasty protects a capable minister who is in good health!”

"I will obey the decree!" Li Yanwen was well aware of the emperor's regard for Jia Jun, so he immediately expressed his stance in a polite manner.

"Jia Xiong, give Eunuch Liu a gift for your father!" Jia Jun knew that Liu Jin was a close eunuch around the emperor, so he immediately gathered his energy and asked his son to send Liu Jin off.

After Li Yanwen saw Liu Jin leaving, he prepared to give Jia Jun medicine.

Back gangrene, which generally refers to head gangrene that occurs on the back, can actually be understood as a bacterial infection. Penicillin can be said to be the right medicine now.

Jia Jun, who was originally dying, soon improved significantly as Li Yanwen injected penicillin into Jia Jun's body.

"Dad, this medicine is really miraculous!" Jia Jun personally delivered Liu Jin to the door of his house. When he came back, he saw that his father's complexion had improved significantly, and he couldn't help but marveled.

Jia Jun felt the improvement in his body more clearly, and looked towards the Forbidden City with complicated eyes: "Your Majesty is not only talented and brilliant, but he also knows the unknown. He also spent a lot of effort on this medicine!"

"Penicillin is really hard on Li Yuanjian. He has been studying it day and night for these years, and his hair has turned completely white!" Li Yanwen was writing some medicine words at the table, and he also interrupted.

"Dad, His Majesty is so considerate to you, why were you so confused that day?" Jia Xiong is still confused, but he can't understand what his father did when he entered the palace.

Jia Jun showed a bitter look on his face, and looked at his son and told him: "Your father did something wrong! Don't let the emperor down, your father's body can be slowly recuperated, you go to the Engineering College to handle affairs, our Ming Dynasty can't dominate the four oceans without the support of engineering!"

Not only did he meet a wise ruler, but he also ran into a good era.

Because the Ming Dynasty attached great importance to infrastructure and wanted to closely connect various regions, the Ming Dynasty needed engineering talents, and his son became a pillar of the dynasty.

Li Yanwen was a very pure doctor. After handing the prescription to the housekeeper and telling him to prepare the medicine according to the prescription, he prepared to return to the First Medical College to deal with some other things.

Jia Xiong was a filial son. This time he even wanted to resign with his father. Now seeing that his father was fine, he nodded in agreement.

Last time, it was Li Yanwen who saved Jia Jun. Now there is a miracle drug like penicillin, so his hanging heart is also put down, and he obediently went to the Engineering College.

The School of Engineering is located in the eastern suburbs. Although his father's actions attracted the rejection of the royalist party, his father did not make any remarks that were unfavorable to the emperor, so his colleagues did not exclude him.

Of course, among the vast student community, there are inevitably some discordant voices. After all, his father did enter the harem in defiance of the world.

Jia Xiong did not take it to heart. After all, he also felt that his father's approach to entering the palace was very wrong, and as a son, he deserved to be looked down upon.

"After I retire, you will take over. You must make the School of Engineering a step further!" The old dean Chen Bin was old, and when he saw Jia Xiong being called over, he entrusted him.

Jia Xiong smiled bitterly, but shook his head gently: "Now that this kind of thing has happened, how can I compete for the position of dean? You should find another successor!"

Although he did not have the talent for the imperial examination, his insights on engineering were not inferior to his father's, and he even participated in the design of the Beijing-Tianjin Railway. He was a rare engineering talent in the Ming Empire.

"Don't rush to answer this! I chose you for the sake of the Engineering College and the Ming Dynasty. I also believe that Jia Ge Lao will never betray the emperor. This matter will be judged in a few days!" The old dean has been an official for many years and said with great confidence.

Jia Xiong was moved and bowed solemnly: "Thank you for the good words, dean!"

At dusk, the sky was gloomy and it seemed that it would snow again.

After handling the daily affairs of the Engineering College, Jia Xiong returned to Beijing before the East Gate was closed.

But he felt a strong sense of uneasiness in his heart. After riding into the city gate, he looked at the empty streets and accelerated the whip in his hand and rushed back home.

Jia Jun handed the horse to the servant who came out at the door. Just as he arrived at the Chuihua Gate and was about to enter the inner house, he heard his aunt crying: "The master vomited blood, hurry... hurry up and come!"

As soon as these words came out, the inner house was in chaos.

Jia Xiong rushed into his father's room in one step, but his father was not on the bed, but fell on the ground in front of the table, with a trace of blood hanging from the corner of his mouth.

"Hurry... help the master to the bed, and have someone call Dr. Li!" The housekeeper also rushed here and immediately made arrangements.

Jia Xiong saw that there was seafood soup and steamed crab on the table, and then he looked up and found that the person standing by the table was Eunuch Li who was beside the Empress Dowager, and there was a smile on the corner of Eunuch Li's mouth. (End of this chapter)