"Supporting the School of Medicine can be done step by step. The imperial court can first support the Taoism to build hospitals. After the profits are made, the hospitals in all provinces, counties, and even villages will not be too far away. At that time, all the people in the world will have medical treatment. The average life expectancy will not only be 35 years, but also 60 or 70 years, "Meton said boldly.
In Meton's view, the development of Mo Hospital was too slow. If the imperial court intervened, the process would be greatly simplified. In this way, the School of Medicine could develop rapidly, and the people in the world would also benefit a lot.
Even if Li Shimin was used to seeing big waves, he could not help but be excited by Meton's plan. It seemed whimsical, but after thinking carefully, it was not impossible. Once people's life expectancy was greatly increased, the benefits for the Tang dynasty were simply too many.
However, this was not the end. Meton continued, "In the future, the School of Medicine will prosper, and the people in the world may be able to enjoy free medical treatment like the Mo Family Village. What a prosperous era it will be."
"Building hospitals and providing free medical treatment? How many people are there in your Mo Family Village? How many people are there in the whole Tang dynasty? Do you know how much money it will cost?" Li Shimin still had some sense. He glared at Meton and said. Meton's proposals were usually very grand and feasible, but there was only one shortcoming, which was that they cost too much money.
"Compared with the lives of the people in the Tang dynasty, this money is nothing. And it can be done step by step. The Mo Family Village can enjoy free medical treatment. In the future, there will be many Mo Family Villages, "Meton said indifferently.
Li Shimin suddenly fell silent. After a long time, he said loudly, "Pass down my order. All the Taoism in the Tang dynasty will imitate Mo Hospital and build their own hospitals."
He was not too radical, but just ordered all the Taoism to build their own hospitals. After all, the School of Medicine had just saved Li Chengqian, and he still needed this favor. Moreover, it was only ten hospitals, and the imperial court could afford it.
"The Minister thanks Your Majesty on behalf of the School of Medicine." Mo Wu said excitedly. With this, the scale of the Academy of Medicine suddenly increased by several folds, giving the Academy of Medicine a new momentum. Furthermore, with Mo Hospital as a precedent, he believed that the other doctors would not let go of this opportunity. After all, regardless of whether it was influence or profit, the Academy of Medicine was much better than being a doctor.
"Apart from that, I have another plan." However, Modun did not stop there. He continued.
"Speak!" This time, Li Shimin did not become impatient and said solemnly.
"The average lifespan of the people in the world is low. Other than the lack of good doctors, another reason is that there is no good medicine," Meton said solemnly.
"Good medicine. According to what I know, the ink medicine produced by the Mohist Family is extremely effective. The commoners only need to take it on time to recover! Isn't it good medicine? "Li Shimin said meaningfully.
Modun shook his head and said, "What the School of Mo produces is nothing more than ordinary medicine. However, there are still many diseases in the world that have yet to be treated with effective medicine. This is also something that the Tang Empire lacks. If the imperial court were to support the medical research of the School of Medicine and encourage famous doctors to tackle difficult diseases and find effective cures for them, just like how Mo Wu found a cure for night blindness, I believe that the world's best doctors would definitely act upon the news."
Li Shimin couldn't help but be moved. If a noble title could solve a difficult disease, Li Shimin would naturally not be stingy.
Meton continued, "It is the same for foot diseases. Since ancient times, there has never been a case of reconnecting broken bones. This time, His Highness the Crown Prince supported the Mo Hospital to research a cure for foot diseases. It actually helped the Mo Hospital overcome this difficult problem in a short time. If famous doctors were to focus on researching diseases of Qi, Stroke, Plague, Smallpox, Schistosomiasis …"
Li Shimin couldn't help but hold his breath and looked at Empress Zhangsun. It must be known that Empress Zhangsun had been suffering from Qi for a long time, while Li Yuan had been paralyzed by a stroke for many days. Smallpox, Plague, and Schistosomiasis were terrifying diseases that made the commoners of the Tang dynasty pale. Even if there was an Imperial Medical Department in the palace, they were also helpless when faced with a truly difficult disease.
If the School of Medicine could really find a way to cure this disease, he was afraid that he would not be stingy with a huge reward.
"These serious diseases may not be able to be cured in a short time, but the Minister believes that as long as the School of Medicine works tirelessly, one day in the future, the incurable disease may be as easy to cure as a cold. If the School of Medicine is allowed to develop, this day may take a long time to come. If the Imperial Court strongly supports the School of Medicine, this day will come sooner, and countless people in the world will live because of it."
Li Shimin's heart was moved. He had always been worried about Empress Zhangsun and Li Yuan's illness, and had searched for good doctors all over the world for them. However, even Sun Simiao, who was recognized by the world, was still unable to cure them.
However, Meton had provided him with another way out. Since there was currently no way to cure the Qi disease and stroke, he could place his hopes on the future. He just hoped that this day would come sooner.
"The School of Medicine may take a long, long time to conquer this disease. Perhaps it will be cured in a flash like night blindness. The Minister believes that as long as we fully support the School of Medicine, there will be a day when humans will no longer be helpless in the face of disease and will truly be able to take control of their own lives."
Li Shimin took a deep breath. This time, he was finally convinced by Meton and nodded. "Take control of your own life!"
"As you wish, the Imperial Court will allocate a sum of money every year to support the School of Medicine in researching difficult and complicated diseases. For every case that is conquered, the School of Medicine will be granted a title of nobility," Li Shimin said solemnly.
Meton said solemnly, "Thank you, Your Majesty. The Minister thanks Your Majesty for saving my life."
Li Shimin asked doubtfully, "Saving my life? What do you mean?"
"Your Majesty is also a mortal and can fall sick. Your Majesty's support of the School of Medicine will definitely make medicine flourish. When the Minister falls sick one day in the future, wouldn't you be able to live because of Your Majesty's support? Isn't this a life-saving grace?" Meton said solemnly. No one could imagine what kind of disease they would fall sick with. If they were unlucky enough to fall sick and the School of Medicine happened to conquer this disease, wouldn't that be a life-saving grace?
"According to what you said, wouldn't I also save myself?" Li Shimin laughed. He felt that it was very interesting. However, after thinking about it carefully, he couldn't help but feel a little solemn.
As an Emperor, who wouldn't want to live a long life? However, under Meton's constant efforts to poach him, the path of cultivation and alchemy was almost blocked. If Li Shimin wanted to live a long life, he would probably have to support the School of Medicine.
At this moment, Li Shimin felt that his decision to support the School of Medicine was a very correct thing to do. It wasn't just for the School of Medicine, for the people of the Tang dynasty, but also for himself.
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