Rule over Ming Dynasty

Western Suburbs, the first medical school 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 physicians and doctors, but is also the empire's largest cradle of medical talents.

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. It also has the largest collection of medical books in the world, and has the embryonic form of modern medical studies.

These are actually all 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 was medicine subdivided, but unified medical textbooks were being compiled and new drugs were 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 placed the cultivated Penicillium in a funnel for filtering, then added vegetable oil to the filtrate, and then stirred it continuously in a glass jar.

Because of the addition of vegetable oil, the air is filled with a faint aroma of oil.

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

If they succeed in their challenge, it will open up a new history, no less than when the Ming Dynasty solved 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 short while, the liquid in the glass jar separated 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 our lives. Although it actually belongs to the content of chemistry, it is now also applied to medicine. More and more people are exploring the path of science.

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

Li Yanwen graduated from the Imperial College and originally studied ship doctor, but through many practical experiences on board, he gradually revealed his amazing medical talent.

Although his ambition was to collect herbs and prescriptions from all over the world on board and compile them into an epic book of medicine, he now finds it more meaningful to develop new drugs, and his early ideals can only be passed on to the next generation.

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

This valve was 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 bottom liquid looks very similar to water, it actually contains the mysterious substance they have been searching for. In fact, this water is worth a fortune.

"We are making pretty good progress this time!"

"I hope we can succeed this time!"

"Your Majesty has given us a time limit. This time we must succeed and not fail!"

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All around were scientific researchers who were involved in the development of penicillin. Looking at the clear liquid that kept flowing out, they began to pray silently in their hearts.

Although this project has been launched for many years, they are facing a completely unfamiliar field, so they have to fight again and again at every step, literally crossing the river by feeling the stones.

Originally they thought that crossing the Pacific Ocean to retrieve the precious seeds was a very simple matter, but after experiencing countless times 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 seems to be going very smoothly now, it is actually just one of the countless attempts they have made over the years.

Lin Yunyi poured the boiled and disinfected charcoal powder into the clean water solution he had just obtained, and then asked Li Yanwen to stir it thoroughly. Soon, a wet ball of charcoal powder was obtained.

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

Li Yanwen and another assistant have already prepared the equipment. This time the carbon powder needs to go through three layers of filtration and purification.

The first layer actively filters out impurities in the carbon powder, followed by the second layer further purifying the carbon powder, and the third layer dissolves the carbon powder with alkaline soda water.

As the charcoal powder and soda water dissolved on their own, insoluble substances soon appeared on the top layer, and the remaining liquid on the bottom layer was high-purity penicillin.

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

"Did we succeed?"

"It's hard to say now!"

"Let's see the effect next!"

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The onlookers were very excited when they saw the purified penicillin, but they did not dare to show too much optimism. Instead, they suppressed their nervousness and stared at the dish.

Lin Yunyi carefully observed the penicillin in the dish, his heart pounding, and then said to the crowd, "Let's get started!"

Following the order, everyone came forward one after another to take samples and then conduct their own experiments.

Empty talk will harm the country, but hard work will prosper the country.

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

Although they now seem to have successfully obtained penicillin, this is only a theoretical result. No one can tell with the naked eye that a liquid like clear water is penicillin.

That's right, they couldn't be sure whether the liquid that had just been purified was qualified penicillin, so naturally further tests were needed.

The method of this experiment is actually very simple, which is to find a test body of Staphylococcus aureus and then drop penicillin into it.

The theory of this experiment is actually very simple and crude. It is like a soldier claiming that he can defeat a hundred enemies alone. Then just give him a hundred enemies and the outcome will be clear.

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 it is difficult to identify the bacteria with the naked eye, their medical school experimental team borrowed military telescopes and developed a low-power microscope for their medical school.

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

"Haha... Report to the emperor, our penicillin is successful!" Lin Yunyi, who was already half gray-haired, saw a clear antibacterial circle through the microscope and shouted excitedly. More than a dozen researchers who heard the news also shouted loudly, and some of them waved their fists in the air, expressing their depressed mood over the years.

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

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

Yongfang and Jia Mansion when I was a child.

Ever since Jia Jun was summoned to the palace to meet the Empress Dowager, the middle and lower-level officials who used to come to visit him in an endless stream have disappeared as a whole, and now there is almost no one visiting.

Although there is no definite news yet, everyone believes that Jia Jun has stood against the emperor, so all the civil and military officials in the court have quietly distanced themselves from Jia Jun.

"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims: Since entering the court, Grand Secretary Jia Jun has been diligent in the affairs of the king, has held important posts, and has performed his duties loyally for the country, with outstanding contributions... Now, on the grounds of old age and frailty, he earnestly requests to retire and return to his hometown to enjoy his remaining years. I deeply appreciate his loyalty and hard work, and I have granted his request... During his time in the court, Jia Jun assisted me, made suggestions for the country, and promoted government affairs. He is humble, loyal and upright, and I respect him... I grant him a hundred pieces of gold and silk to support your living needs after returning home... I decree this!"

While the outside world was still observing, Liu Jin had already come to the Jia Mansion in person to read the imperial edict.

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

Jia Jun's condition worsened after he entered the palace that day. He could originally walk independently, but now he was breathing heavily and looked listless as he accepted the emperor's orders and expressed his gratitude.

Fortunately, the emperor treated Jia Jun with favor and only required him to lie on the sickbed to receive the emperor's orders.

Liu Jin did not leave immediately, but glanced at Li Yanwen next to him: "Lord Jia, His Majesty learned that you have a carbuncle on your back, and now the medical school has finally developed penicillin, so His Majesty has granted you priority to use this medicine!"

This type of penicillin had just been developed, and even the emperor could not be 100% sure that it was effective enough.

But Jia Jun’s condition is so serious now that we can only try to save him. Without penicillin, Jia Jun would have been dead.

"Lord Jia, it is precisely because of your illness that His Majesty has put a lot of pressure on our medical school. You should really thank His Majesty for his respect for you!" Li Yanwen came with the medicine and also added the facts.

Jia Xiong was the first to plop down on the ground, and said sincerely, "Your Majesty has been so kind to my father. I thank you on behalf of my family. All descendants of the Jia family will be loyal servants of the royal family for the rest of their lives!"

Although Jia Jun was seriously ill, he could not help shedding tears when he learned that the emperor was still concerned about his condition: "This old minister thanks your majesty for your grace!"

Liu Jin handed the imperial edict to Jia Jun, and then instructed Li Yanwen: "Li Imperial Physician, no matter what medicinal materials you need next, you can withdraw them at will from the inner treasury. You must help Lord Jia overcome this disaster like you did last time, and give the Ming Dynasty another healthy and capable minister!"

"I will obey your order!" Li Yanwen knew very well that the emperor valued Jia Jun, so he expressed his opinion in a proper manner.

"Jia Xiong, please see Eunuch Liu off for your father!" Jia Jun knew that Liu Jin was a trusted eunuch of the emperor, so he immediately forced himself to ask his son to see Liu Jin off.

After seeing Liu Jin leave, Li Yanwen prepared to give Jia Jun medicine.

Back carbuncle refers to the carbuncle with a head that grows on the back. In fact, it can be understood as a bacterial infection. The use of penicillin now can be said to be the right medicine for the disease.

Jia Jun, who was originally dying, soon showed significant improvement after Li Yanwen injected penicillin into his body.

"Dad, this medicine is really magical!" Jia Jun personally sent Liu Jin to the door of his house, and when he came back, he saw that his father's complexion had obviously improved, and he couldn't help but exclaimed in amazement.

Jia Jun felt his body getting better more clearly, and looked towards the Forbidden City with complicated eyes: "Your Majesty is not only a man of great talent, but also knows things that others do not know. He has also spent a lot of effort on this medicine!"

"Penicillin has been a tough job for Dean Li. He has been researching day and night over the years and his hair has turned completely white!" Li Yanwen, who was writing prescriptions for medicines at the table, also interrupted.

"Dad, His Majesty cares so much about you, why were you so confused that day?" Jia Xiong still feels aggrieved to this day, but he completely cannot understand what his father did when he entered the palace.

Jia Jun's face showed bitterness. He looked at his son and warned him, "Your father did something wrong! Don't let the emperor down. Your father's health will recover slowly. You should go to the Engineering College to handle the affairs. If our Ming Dynasty wants to dominate the four oceans, it cannot do without the support of engineering!"

Not only did he meet a wise ruler, but he also met 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 sons became pillars of the dynasty.

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

Jia Xiong was a filial son. He had even wanted to resign from his official position along with his father this time. Now that he saw that his father was fine, he nodded in agreement.

It was Li Yanwen who saved Jia Jun last time, and now there is the miraculous medicine called penicillin, so he finally put his heart at ease and obediently went to the School of Engineering.

The Engineering College was located in the eastern suburbs. Although his father's actions caused him to be rejected by the royalists, his father did not make any remarks that were unfavorable to the emperor, so his colleagues did not exclude him.

Of course, there are bound to be some discordant voices among the vast student community. After all, his father did enter the harem at the risk of everyone's approval.

Jia Xiong didn't take it to heart. After all, he felt that his father's entry into the palace was a mistake, and as a son, he deserved to be looked down upon.

"After I retire, you will take over. You must take the School of Engineering to a higher level!" The old dean Chen Bin was very old, and when he saw Jia Xiong being called over, he entrusted him with something.

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

Although he did not have a talent for the imperial examinations, his insights into engineering were no less than his father's. 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 question! I chose you for the sake of the School of Engineering and the Ming Dynasty. I also believe that Lord Jia would never betray the emperor. This matter will have a public opinion in some time!" The old dean has been an official for many years and seemed very confident.

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

At dusk, the sky was gloomy and it seemed like it was going to snow again.

After dealing with the daily affairs of the Academy of Engineering, Jia Xiong returned to Beijing before the East Gate was closed.

But he felt a strong sense of uneasiness in his heart. After riding his horse into the city gate, he looked at the empty streets and quickened his whip to rush back home.

Jia Jun handed the horse to the servant who came out to greet him 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 is vomiting blood, hurry... hurry up and send someone!"

As soon as these words were spoken, there was chaos in the inner house.

Jia Xiong rushed into his father's room in one step, but his father was not on the hospital bed. Instead, he was lying on the ground in front of the table with a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth.

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

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