Great Tang princess

Chapter 280 The experiment was successful
Li Yuechen did not sit idle while waiting for the news, but was explaining the meaning of doing so to Liu Shenwei.

"To put it simply, cows infected with smallpox have much milder symptoms than humans, so the lighter smallpox from cows is injected into the human body, so that people will be infected with milder symptoms first, and then they will not be infected...Because Smallpox only occurs once in a lifetime, if it survives, it will not be reinfected later..."

While listening, Liu Shenwei led the doctors of the Shangyao Bureau and the Imperial Medical Bureau to make notes with paper and pens, and would ask questions when they encountered some unclear points.

It's a pity that Li Yuechen couldn't explain many aspects clearly, it was just a rough concept, and the follow-up research would depend on them.

All she can do is to serve as an enlightener and show them a way, but how to walk this way still depends on themselves.

Of course, one thing is that at least this method will be verified and useful in the future.

"If Bengong's estimate is correct, the few people sent in just now should have symptoms such as fever and vomiting in the past few days...but they will subside on their own within a few days, and then they will not be infected with smallpox..."

Inside the temporary command post, Li Yuechen explained while drinking tea.

Although she has already explained in as simple a language as possible, but Liu Shenwei and others still listen to the cloud in the fog in many places.

Li Yuechen also felt helpless, some things just couldn't be explained clearly, for example, words like "gene" were hard to explain clearly in this era.

Although it may be possible to use words such as "instinct" instead, the follow-up things are a bit out of touch.

Not to mention "DNA", which is impossible for people in this era to understand, and it is even more troublesome to explain.

"Then Your Highness, if there are other types of...viruses in the future, can they be solved in this way?"

"Yes, but it doesn't have to be a cow. At that time, you have to think of different ways to conduct experiments..."

Having said that, Li Yuechen didn't expect anything immediately.

In fact, before humans entered the industrial revolution, there were not so many types of viruses. A large part of viruses in the future will only appear after the industrial revolution.

Perhaps it can be understood that viruses are evolving with humans, and evolving with humans.

……

Li Yuechen hasn't left the isolation area for the past few days. He just goes back to the barracks every night to take a shower and sleep. The next morning, he comes here before dawn to keep an eye on what's going on here to prevent accidents.

Three days passed in a row. During these three days, the people in the quarantine area were relatively stable because of the food guarantee, and they did not engage in trouble.

Although surrounded by a group of black soldiers, after a few days, I found that these soldiers have strict military discipline and are still working hard to maintain order. They have also arrested many people who want to take advantage of the opportunity to make trouble, so I am not so afraid of them.

At the same time, Li Yuechen also received news in the temporary command post outside that the few prisoners sent in had symptoms of fever, which seemed to be a sign of smallpox.

"Keep waiting!" Li Yuechen didn't show any anxious look on his face, "Wait until their symptoms subside."

After giving the order, Li Yuechen didn't stay idle, but let the glass workshop start the production of microscopes. She wanted to let people of this era understand the concept of bacteria.

In fact, stacking several convex lenses is the simplest microscope. Although I don’t know if I can see the smallpox virus, I should at least try it.

Of course, the court was not quiet during this period. In this era, smallpox and the like would be regarded as disasters from heaven. According to the past, the ministers had to go to the table to persuade the emperor to issue an imperial edict.

This time the smallpox broke out in the capital, naturally many people in the court started this trick again.

Even Di Renjie, the censor Shi Di Renjie, came forward to persuade him, thinking that such disasters should be punished by his own edict.

However, none of these papers were sent to Li Zhi, and Wu Zetian directly took them to burn. Now that Li Zhi is not in good health, it is better not to let him read these disgusting things.

Moreover, under the daughter's response, the smallpox did not break out this time, but spread in the two workshops.And according to the information sent back every day, the control effect on smallpox is very significant.

Looking at the information sent every day, Wu Zetian was also thinking about whether there was really a problem with the education methods since ancient times.

All of these ministers only know their own crimes, and no one has ever adopted the thinking mode of "finding problems and then solving them" like their own daughter.

Of course, she is very clear that it is not enough to have such a thinking mode, and a solution is also needed.

However, you can consider whether to train a group of such talents.

……

Li Yuechen was naturally aware of the affairs of the court, but he didn't respond.

Everyone knew that once the princess successfully controlled the spread of smallpox, her prestige among the people would naturally be greater, which meant weakening the social influence of the aristocratic family in a disguised form.

But now they can only do it and look at it. After all, smallpox does not distinguish between enemy and friend. If they dare to do something at this time, it will easily affect themselves and face the emperor's anger.

So during this period of time, the courtiers are also watching, wanting to see if this matter can be resolved in the end.

A few days later, a soldier in the isolation area ran out, stopped after a long distance, and shouted excitedly to Li Yuechen: "Your Highness, those people have all lost their fever! They don't have smallpox!"

"Okay, let's observe for another two days!" Li Yuechen heaved a sigh of relief, turned his head and said, "Hongfeng, the experiment has initially succeeded, and I plan to let my own people try it, you..."

Geng Yunqiang stood at attention with a "snap" and saluted: "Your Majesty is willing to serve Your Highness!"

"Well," Li Yuechen nodded, "You can't do it alone, let's find a few more people. Don't worry, since those few people are fine, you will be fine."

"Yes!" Geng Yunqiang agreed.

If it was someone else, Geng Yunqiang might not dare to agree.But Li Yuechen is different. Many people in the army are influenced by her personal charm, and they have a sense of trust in her that is almost worshipful.

Of course, if it was something else, Li Yuechen might not dare to let her own people try it for the second time, but the vaccinia vaccine has already undergone clinical trials in the future, so she dared to let her own people do it like this.

Geng Yunqiang selected Niu Ermao and several company commanders and vaccinated them.In the first few days, I had a little fever, but after a few days, it was all right.

Afterwards, Li Yuechen arranged for them to live in the isolation area, sharing the same room with those who had already had smallpox, and observing the effect.

Five days in a row, they still have nothing to do, they can eat and sleep, and they are very healthy.

After receiving this news, Li Yuechen breathed a sigh of relief. In this way, it seems that this matter can be regarded as a success.

And the people from various departments who were in charge of cooperating with this experiment all looked at Li Yuechen with a look of surprise on their faces. They really didn't expect that such a disaster as smallpox could be solved so easily in the hands of the princess!

As for the soldiers who have been guarding here recently, they cheered for a while. They were quite worried when they saw their superiors doing experiments at first.

But now hearing that the experiment was successful, everyone shouted excitedly.

Hearing the cheers of the soldiers, Li Yuechen couldn't help but smile: "Okay, the mission is not over yet, so be quiet!"

……

The news of the successful experiment spread to the palace in a short while, and then began to spread to the ears of various officials.

In the Hall of Renshou, Li Zhi couldn't help standing up from the rocking chair: "Okay! Good! I didn't expect Chen'er's ability to be so good! He can even solve smallpox!"

Wu Zetian next to him still kept a calm smile: "After all, even the utensils that fly into the sky have been made, which is not unexpected."

"No, this matter must be published in the newspaper and announced to the world!" Li Zhi looked excited, "My daughter, the smallpox has been solved! Hahaha..."

In fact, the ancients had a strong sense of awe towards the sky, so the word "sky" is often used to describe nobility and power.

For example, the Emperor, Queen of Heaven, Thunder and Smallpox...

Just looking at the name is enough to prove how difficult this disease was for the ancients to solve, and it was even considered to be a disaster from the gods.

But now his daughter has solved the disaster that the gods sent down!What does this mean?This means that, to some extent, this daughter has surpassed the gods!

How could Li Zhi not be excited about such a thing?
However, compared to the excitement on the emperor's side, the first reaction of a group of ministers after hearing this was to worry!

Thinking about it, since the princess was born, it seems that their life has become more and more difficult every day. It was okay at first, just doing some weird but useless things.

But as she grew up, she also became smarter. Not only did she have superb combat power, she led the army to victory, and developed weapons that were far more powerful than humans.

Now even artifacts that can fly into the sky have been created, and even the disasters from the sky have been solved!

This is almost a fairy method to show her holiness in front of people... It can be imagined that the emperor's daughter slave will definitely not let go of this opportunity to publicize, and the princess's prestige among the people will be even higher in the future!
After a few years, I am afraid that the people only know the princess but not the gentry!

I wanted to provoke the relationship between the princess and other members of the royal family, but they didn't like this at all!
As a minister, it is a basic skill to understand the thoughts of the boss. Many people can see that the emperor actually wants the princess to be the crown prince to inherit the throne.

I'm afraid I haven't done this until now, and I'm still struggling with the issue of an heir.

But this problem is actually not difficult to solve, just like what the emperor said at the beginning, the big deal is to adopt one of the brothers' children.

For a while, many ministers were quite entangled, not knowing what to do.

As the master of the princess, Liu Rengui was already thinking about how to hand over the military power in his hands to the princess.

Among other things, if she also wants to have a Xuanwumen set meal in the future, she has a certain amount of confidence, doesn't she?

Today's Liu Rengui firmly believes that the remaining two princes are not as suitable as the princess to be the next emperor.

……

Inside the palace, Li Zhi couldn't wait to summon Li Yuechen into the palace. At the same time, he also called a group of ministers to ask about the vaccine.

This thing is different from a weapon. Li Yuechen didn't hide it. He talked about the vaccine in front of the ministers.

Although the ministers couldn't understand it, they understood one thing. From now on, Datang will never be afraid of smallpox again!

But then Li Yuechen changed the subject: "However, according to the current experiments, this method can only prevent it, and it cannot be cured for those who have already contracted smallpox..."

Speaking of this, Li Yuechen's tone was a bit regretful, for those who had already had smallpox, she really couldn't do anything.

In this era, the fatality rate of smallpox is very high, and those who can survive after getting it are considered to be lucky people.

But even if he survived, his body and face may be basically full of bumps, which are called "pockmarks".

"The most important thing at the moment is to vaccinate the two adults and the ministers first, and then vaccinate the people..." Li Yuechen said later.

"Well," Li Zhi nodded, "It's just this vaccine, how much does it cost?"

Li Yuechen shook his head: "Baby, try to keep the cost down as much as possible. All the ministers will come at the price of five pens per person. As for ordinary people, they don't have to pay..."

Hearing Li Yuechen's words, everyone's eyes widened.

What does this mean?Why don't you want money from the common people, but ask us for money?Co-authoring our money is not money?
It's just that before they had time to object, they were interrupted by Li Yuechen: "The reason for asking for money from you is that the effect of the nobles' use is better, while the effect of using it for the common people is mediocre. Of course, if you don't dislike it, you don't have to pay. , the effect is mediocre..."

In fact, Li Yuechen was just talking nonsense. The so-called good effect was the cowpox taken from stronger and younger cows.

In fact, there is no difference in essence, and the efficacy is the same.

But they didn't understand this, and after hearing the princess' explanation, they all began to ponder.

Rich people cherish their lives. Although they say they need to pay some money, since there are better effects, they must be used. They can't afford it anyway.

So they all said that since the princess said so, then they fought well.Li Yuechen nodded to show that he understood, and said that they would be notified when the new vaccine was made...

……

After all the ministers had left, Li Zhi asked, "How can we distinguish between good and bad cowpox?"

"It doesn't matter, the effect is the same!" Li Yuechen suddenly showed a smile on his expressionless face, "There is no difference at all!"

Wu Zetian next to him showed a "really so" expression, remembering that the method of making ice with saltpeter was the same, and he was also taken aback at that time.

Li Zhi didn't seem to be able to hold back, and burst out laughing with a "poof": "Chen'er, this matter must not be leaked out, otherwise it will be difficult for you to gain a foothold in the court in the future!"

"No problem!" Li Yuechen smiled lightly, "If you are in a hurry, beat them! Anyway, the boy is a member of the army, so he should use his fists to solve the problem!"

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