After listening to Changsun Wugou's account, Li Shimin did not talk about the medical system, but affirmed: "He must have more valuable and good things in his hands."
Changsun Wugou agreed: "Yes, the bone china was brought out only after I pressed him relentlessly."
Then she joked: "Fortunately, my aunt still has some respect in front of him. If you ask me, he will definitely not say a word."
Li Shimin laughed and said: "Yes, yes, thanks to Guanyin, please give me more good things from him in the future."
Changsun Wujia covered his mouth and said with a smile: "You really found the wrong person when you came to me. If Xiao Sizi opens his mouth, he will definitely give you everything."
Li Shimin was a little moved, but after thinking about it, he shook his head and said, "I still don't want it. Xiao Sizi is the last trump card. I can't move if I can."
"Take your time, others are already in the Tang Dynasty, and one day they will get rid of all the knowledge in their stomachs."
Changsun Wugou was very happy that he thought so. She was most afraid that he would push too hard in his eagerness for success and force Chen Jingke to take another opposite path.
No matter from personal feelings, for the sake of little Sizi, or for the family's illness, she did not want to see this happen.
After Li Shimin expressed his stance, the worries in her heart were naturally put down, and she said with emotion: "I can't help but want to say that again, how on earth did the Chen family develop so many good things."
"Academics, medicine, research, agriculture, governance...all have made breakthroughs. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are ahead of the Central Plains in all aspects."
"The Yongjia Rebellion has only been more than three hundred years old. Even if their family has hundreds of thousands of people, it is still incredible that they can do all this."
"Even though Jing Ke is right in front of me, sometimes I still feel like I can't believe it... Unless all of their family are geniuses, but if that's the case, how favored will the heaven be for him."
Li Shimin nodded with deep understanding and said, "Sometimes when I think about it, I feel jealous of their family."
Changsun Wugou said: "I am more fortunate that the family with such powerful knowledge is a group of idealists. As long as they have a little ambition..."
She didn't say the next words, but how could Li Shimin not understand what she meant. Although he didn't want to, he still had to admit:
"That's true. Maybe it's because they were favored too much by the sky and suffered backlash that led to the destruction of their family."
"However... we haven't found any clues about the existence of their family so far. This is too abnormal."
Changsun Wugou thought for a while and said, "Will it be overseas?"
Li Shimin said: "It is probably on an island somewhere overseas. How is our fleet organized?"
Changsun Wugou replied: "I have asked people to prepare a hundred large sea ships, plus the merchant ships that the nobles have pieced together, there are a total of 230 merchant ships. We can set off for Tianzhu at the beginning of next month."
Li Shimin was very satisfied with the scale and said: "Yes, let them pay attention to whether there is any information about the Chen family along the way..."
"Speaking of which, I am very conflicted in my heart. I hope that their family is still alive, but I also hope that they will be destroyed as Chen Jingke said."
Changsun Wugou understood his contradiction, but did not discuss the topic in depth. Instead, he said: "But fortunately, the sky has not forgotten the Central Plains and has sent a treasure to the Tang Dynasty."
Li Shimin couldn't help but smile and said: "Yes, although Chen Jingke didn't learn anything too advanced at a young age, at least he still knows a general direction."
"As long as we have this direction, one day we in Datang will be able to catch up with or even surpass them."
Changsun Wugou said firmly: "I believe that under your leadership, the Tang Dynasty will be able to surpass the Chen family."
Li Shimin smiled and said: "I can't do without the assistance of your virtuous wife."
The eldest grandson Wugu smiled brightly, and then said seriously: "I think the true essence of the Chen family's knowledge lies in the study of things, and Jing Ke has always cared about it."
"Now we have recruited a group of talents in this field and are preparing to start teaching classes at Zixiaoguan. Erlang should pay attention to this knowledge."
Li Shimin said: "We thought of going together again. Their family's ability to make so many breakthroughs probably stems from the study of physical studies."
"That's why I let Qingque get mixed up with him, and I will add some people to his Gwu Research Class next."
"No matter what good things this gurus class researches in the future, we will be able to grasp them as soon as possible."
The couple chatted a few more times about this matter, and then naturally shifted the topic to the medical system.
Li Shimin expressed his position directly: "This is a great achievement that Jing Ke has prepared for you, feel free to do it, I support you."
Changsun Wugou said gratefully: "Xie Erlang, I will definitely do a good job in this matter and hand it over to the imperial court when everything is successful in the future."
No one had ever thought about the medical system before. Before Chen Jingke made this suggestion, no one thought that things could happen like this.
But this does not prevent them from realizing the importance of the medical system. Anyone with a little political thinking can see this.
But for the imperial court to establish this system, not to mention the ministers, not even Li Shimin himself was willing.
There are two reasons: once there is no need, the people are just tools and they will die when they die. The state only needs to encourage childbirth. If one person dies, two or three will be born.
This is a waste of resources. With the current power of the imperial court, it simply does not have the ability to establish such a complete medical system.
Now the situation is different. Chen Jingke used the profits from tea, salt, and porcelain as conditions and asked Changsun Wugou to implement this strategy in his own name, which made this matter feasible.
But the medical system is too important to be in the hands of an individual, even if the other person is the queen. That’s why Changsun Wugu said that he would hand it over to the court when the time is right.
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Chen Jingke returned to Zixiao Temple and went directly to Sun Simiao.
Sun Simiao was writing a book. When he saw him coming back, he put down his pen and said, "Is it agreed?"
Chen Jingke said: "I told you, my aunt is very tempted, and the matter will most likely be done."
As a doctor, Sun Simiao naturally hopes that the medical system can be established, and said happily: "Okay, if this is accomplished, countless lives can be saved, and you will do another good deed of immeasurable merit."
Chen Jingke said modestly: "I just made a suggestion. It's up to you to really do it. The establishment of a medical system requires a large number of doctors, and you, the old man, will be very busy."
Sun Simiao stroked his beard and said: "What are you afraid of if you are busy for the common people in the world... Those children in the medical class are all good, and they will be able to lay a good foundation next year."
"At the beginning of next year, we will recruit five times more apprentices and let the senior brothers lead the younger ones. Those of us who are the teachers will work harder and train more doctors for the imperial court as soon as possible."
Chen Jingke smiled and said: "That's a good relationship. When I built Zixiao Temple, I reserved classrooms and dormitories. The outer courtyard is enough to accommodate three to five thousand people. Now it's not even five hundred, and they are all empty."
Sun Simiao did not ask why he made such preparations in advance. Now everyone who knows his origins has a consensus that he came to Datang with a mission.
In other words, he had made certain plans before coming here. Building a school was the top priority, so it was normal to reserve a spot in advance.
Chen Jingke was also helpless, although he repeatedly emphasized that he did not make any plans for his appearance and returned in a hurry after his family was destroyed.
But as the academic system, imperial examination system, medical system, and feudal system were constantly thrown out, everyone would inevitably think that someone had made plans before he came.
There was no way to explain it, because if it were him, he would have the same doubts. So later he simply stopped explaining it and just thought whatever he wanted.
"By the way, Master, how's your writing of the local doctor's manual going?"
Sun Simiao pointed to the manuscript on the table and said: "The framework has been determined. It just needs to be improved... Well, the draft will be finalized in half a month."
Chen Jingke said in surprise: "So fast?"
Sun Simiao said proudly: "What do you think the purpose of traveling around as a doctor in these decades is?"
"The cases and prescriptions are all ready. Now we just sort out the more common ones."
Chen Jingke said with admiration: "Hey, Master, you are so amazing. No wonder no one objects to you being made a medical saint."
Sun Simiao smiled complacently, but did not answer the conversation but said: "Okay, stop chatting here, go and accompany Shu'er."
Chen Jingke was a little confused and said, "What's wrong with her?"
Sun Simiao reminded: "Next month is the third anniversary of Duke Ying's death, and she has to go back to express her gratitude."
Chen Jingke slapped his forehead and said, "I've been so busy lately that I forgot about this. I'm going to see her now."
After saying that, he stood up and left. When he reached the door, he stopped, turned around, and said carefully: "Master, can Xie Wanxiao get married?"
Sun Simiao said angrily: "You are so young, but you have been thinking about getting married all day long. The two maids in your courtyard are not enough for you, right?"
Chen Jingke said with a smile: "No way, am I afraid of long nights and dreams? At least we can get married first and wait a few years to consummate the marriage."
Sun Simiao actually did not object, but after pondering for a while, he said: "It's not unreasonable, but don't worry, let's wait until she comes back to express her gratitude."
Chen Jingke knew that things were close, and he was very happy and said: "Okay, master, I will go see her first, and you should rest early."
After saying that, he ran away.
Sun Simiao looked at his back and smiled and shook his head. This apprentice's thoughts were known to all passers-by. He said that he wanted to get married first and then consummate the relationship. Even the ghosts would not believe it.
However, in order to prevent long nights and endless dreams, it is indeed necessary to get them married as soon as possible.
At least now the emperor needs Zixiaoguan, and he won't say anything even if he feels unhappy. It won't be easy to say in a few years. If the situation changes and he regrets and refuses to marry her, things will be difficult to handle.
Thinking of this, he murmured to himself: "It seems that it is necessary to see Mrs. Wu tomorrow."
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It was getting late at this time, so Chen Jingke didn't care so much and ran to the small courtyard where Wu Shu lived.
Normally Wu Shu would not let him in at such a late hour, for no other reason than to guard against wolves, but today he made an exception and opened the door for him.
When Chen Jingke was thinking about whether to take the opportunity to do something, he saw the salute on the table, and his unhealthy thoughts disappeared immediately.
"It only takes a few days to go back and forth. You don't need to bring so many things. Just bring a few sets of changes of clothes."
While Wu Shu was packing, he said, "Just in case, it's better to bring more clothes."
Chen Jingke said domineeringly: "Nothing unexpected, if you don't come back in a month, I will take Baiqisi to pick you up."
Wu Shu felt warm in his heart and said softly: "I understand your thoughts, but don't act impulsively. I will definitely come back."
Chen Jingke looked at her and said without any doubt: "I'll say it again, no chance, you must appear in front of me in a month. Either you come back, or I go find you."
Seeing his rare toughness and dominance, Wu Shu not only did not dislike him, but his eyes were wet with excitement. He looked at him dreamily and said: "Okay, I will listen to you, I will come back on time."
Chen Jingke grabbed her hand and said, "You don't have to worry about anything, and you don't have to be afraid of anyone. I have everything."
"I have already said hello to Prime Minister Wei. When the time comes, the angels who have announced the recruitment of your second brother will set off with you. After thanking Wanxiao, you will come back with the angels. With them taking care of you, no one will dare to do anything to you."
A document like this to recruit the children of heroes is not even an imperial edict. The emperor ordered the Zhongshu Province to issue the official document, and the subordinates were left to execute it.
Now there is Wei Zhengquan in the province, and the relationship between him and Chen Jingke seems to be average on the surface. However, the two parties reached a tacit understanding on certain things during the last meeting, and the relationship is not bad.
Chen Jingke went to visit him personally and went through the back door, and what he asked for was nothing illegal. Wei Zheng naturally would not deny him this face.
What's more, this is a favor that is neither big nor small, so Wei Zheng has no reason to disagree.
As the prime minister in charge of the province, he said that the officials who sent the recruitment letters could leave whenever they wanted and come back whenever they wanted.
Wu Shu took the initiative to lean into his arms and said: "Master, I am so happy."
Chen Jingke stretched out his hand to hug her and said: "We will be happier in the future... By the way, Master said that we will get married when you come back. By then..."
Wu Shu said in surprise: "Ah, are you so anxious?"
Chen Jingke froze his hands and said, "What's wrong? Don't you want to?"
Seeing that he had misunderstood, Wu Shu quickly explained: "No, it's just...your age...isn't Master afraid that you will hurt your body? How could...hey, it's just...you understand."
Chen Jingke also understood what she meant, the stone in his heart fell, and he smiled and said: "I understand, understand, there is a word called temperance, you must understand it, right."
Wu Shu's pretty face immediately turned red and she said, "You are talking, so I will kick you out."
Chen Jingke knew that the joke should not go too far, so he changed the subject in time and said: "Okay, I won't talk anymore. By the way, how is the merchant ship going?"
When they talked about business, Wu Shu wanted to get up and leave, but Chen Jingke would not let her go. He first sat down on a chair, and then pulled her to sit on his lap with both hands.
He put his hands around her waist and said in her ear: "Just say it like this."
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