kvmb Chapter 400
Chapter 400
Panic gripped the entire capital. Physicians were summoned to treat the ailment, but faced with this strange illness, they were all at a loss, their faces showing dismay. Whether experienced veterans or inexperienced young doctors, all felt utterly powerless before this mysterious disease. Every kind of precious medicinal herb was tried, yet nothing seemed to work.
Upon hearing this news, Ye Jing was extremely anxious. He knew that if the illness wasn't brought under control quickly, the entire capital and even the whole country would be plunged into a great disaster. Therefore, he immediately summoned the physicians to an emergency meeting in a side hall of the palace to discuss countermeasures. Inside the hall, the atmosphere was heavy. The physicians offered various possible treatment plans, but all of them were rejected due to a lack of sufficient evidence.
Empress Dongfang Wan'er, a wise woman with a heart for the world, also joined the intense discussion, drawing upon her years of passion and accumulated medical knowledge. She meticulously inquired about the symptoms and course of the illness from each patient, poring over numerous ancient medical texts in an attempt to find a clue. However, this illness was truly unprecedented, and its rapid spread was astonishing; in just a few days, the number of patients increased exponentially.
Just as everyone was racking their brains and racking their brains, news came from outside the palace that an old man was requesting an audience. This old man was dressed in rags, but his eyes revealed a calm and confident demeanor. He claimed to come from a distant mountain and knew how to cure the disease. Everyone was skeptical, but in this hopeless situation, they couldn't give up even if there was only a sliver of hope.
The old man slowly explained that the illness originated from an extremely rare poisonous creature found in the mountains. Due to recent abnormal climate changes, the poisonous creature, which originally inhabited the deep mountains, was forced to migrate and enter areas inhabited by people, thus triggering the epidemic. The antidote required the collection of various rare herbs, which grew in remote, untouched forests, making their collection extremely difficult. Furthermore, the method for preparing the antidote was extremely complex; the slightest mistake would ruin the entire effort.
Upon hearing this, Ye Jing did not hesitate for a moment. He immediately ordered the dispatch of his most elite soldiers and experienced herbalists, forming multiple teams to search for medicinal herbs deep in the mountains. Each team bore the heavy responsibility of saving the people of the capital. They trudged along the rugged mountain paths, facing harsh natural conditions and unknown dangers, but not one of them retreated.
After several days of arduous travel, the herb-gathering team finally gathered all the necessary herbs. However, the subsequent brewing process was equally challenging. Dongfang Wan'er personally supervised the process, carefully adjusting the herbs and controlling the heat according to the methods taught by the elder. With everyone's combined efforts, the medicinal soup was finally successfully brewed.
After the sick people took the medicinal soup, a miracle occurred. Their symptoms gradually lessened, and their strength slowly returned. Initially, only a few patients showed signs of improvement, but as more and more people took the soup, the epidemic throughout the capital was effectively controlled. The sick slowly recovered, laughter and joy returned to the streets, and the capital finally regained its former vitality.
Through this experience, Ye Jingchu deeply realized the importance of medical development. He decided to strongly support medical research, establishing a dedicated medical research institution within the palace, recruiting renowned physicians from across the land, and providing them with excellent research conditions. Simultaneously, he ordered the training of more physicians and the establishment of medical clinics, enabling more people to learn medical knowledge. To record the treatment experiences of this epidemic and the methods for treating various ailments for future generations to learn from, Ye Jingchu commissioned the compilation of medical books and organized a group of learned scholars and physicians to meticulously classify and record various diseases.
Thanks to the nation's initial efforts, it not only successfully weathered the crisis but also made significant progress in the medical field. As time passed, the effects of these measures gradually became apparent, the health of the people was better protected, and the country steadily moved towards greater prosperity.
Several years have passed, and under the devoted support of the wise and benevolent monarch Ye Jingchu, the capital city has transformed into a renowned medical center. Its fame has spread far and wide, attracting aspiring medical students from all over the country, who flock to the capital like rivers flowing into the sea, eager to immerse themselves in the vast ocean of medicine and explore the secrets of healing and saving lives.
That day, the gates of the capital's academy were bustling with activity, as countless students came to seek knowledge. Among them was a young man named Su Jin. He was slender, and although his clothes were simple and worn, they could not conceal the burning light in his eyes—an intense thirst for knowledge. From a young age, Su Jin displayed extraordinary talent in medicine. His intelligence was exceptional; medical principles that others struggled to grasp, he could often understand with just a little thought. However, fate seemed to have played a cruel trick on him. Despite his exceptional talent, his family was poor, and the burdens of life fell on his young shoulders at a young age.
The official in charge of admissions glanced briefly at Su Jin's tattered clothes, his brow furrowing slightly, already intending to reject her. Just as Su Jin was filled with anxiety, unsure of what to do, Dongfang Wan'er happened to pass by. A highly respected lady-in-waiting in the palace, she was known for her compassion and generosity. Seeing Su Jin's distressed yet resolute appearance, she felt a surge of pity. After a brief, quiet conversation with the admissions official, Su Jin was fortunate enough to gain admission. Filled with gratitude, Su Jin secretly vowed to study diligently and make the most of this rare opportunity.
From then on, Su Jin embarked on a life of insatiable thirst for knowledge. Every day before dawn, he would read medical books by the faint morning light; at night, when all was quiet, he would still be studying those obscure and difficult medical principles under the dim light of an oil lamp, often until the candle burned out, and then he would fall asleep exhausted. Through the changing seasons, he never slacked off for a moment, and those classic medical books were repeatedly read and studied, the pages of which had become slightly yellowed.
Time slipped by unnoticed, and finally, a grand medical competition hosted by the imperial court began. This competition brought together medical talents from the capital and even across the country, all eager to showcase their skills on this rare stage. Su Jin also signed up for the competition. During the competition, he remained calm and composed, answering each difficult question fluently. With his solid medical foundation and unique insights, he overcame all obstacles and successfully stood out from the competition.
In the final competition, Su Jin boldly proposed some unprecedented innovative theories. He earnestly explained that health preservation principles should be cleverly integrated into daily medical treatment, allowing people to focus on physical conditioning and prevention while treating illnesses, thereby fundamentally reducing the occurrence of diseases. His viewpoint, once put forward, was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples that drew surprised and admiring glances from everyone present.