"Every Taoism in the world will build their own hospitals." As this decree was spread throughout the Tang dynasty, cheers came from all over the world, especially when the Mo Journal reported that this was the first step of the imperial court supporting the medical school. Later, all provinces and counties might also build their own hospitals. The people all over the world immediately cheered for the benevolent government.
Although Mo Hospital was the holy land of medicine, it was too far away from Chang 'an in this situation where transportation was extremely inconvenient. If the patient's condition was more serious, it would be impossible for them to get there.
If every Taoism in the world had a hospital that was not inferior to Mo Hospital, it would be extremely convenient for the people of every Taoism to see a doctor in the future. It would only take a few days for them to get to the state capital from a remote place. It was much better than traveling for a month to Chang 'an or Luoyang.
As for the officials of every Taoism, they were very cooperative with this decree. After all, no one knew when they would be able to use the medical school. Moreover, the hospital itself had extremely high profitability. Except for the initial investment that was a little large, the rest could be said to be a matter of course. They just needed to wait for the political achievements to come.
In the East Palace, Princess Changle said angrily, "This is really infuriating. The Chang 'an County Magistrate actually said that Chang' an already has Mo Hospital and that there is no need to build a new hospital."
Since Li Chengqian was cured of his foot disease, Princess Changle and Meton came to the palace more frequently.
Meton could not help but smile bitterly and say, "Actually, the Chang 'an County Magistrate is right. The Mo Hospital in Chang' an has been expanded several times. The scale is already big enough. If every Taoism built a new hospital, there would not be so many patients from outside the city. For a long time, the Mo Hospital in Chang 'an alone should be enough."
At this time, there were not so many kinds of diseases. Although the price of the Mo Hospital was not high, there were not many people who were willing to go to the hospital. More people suffered from their own illnesses. Moreover, there were only a million people in Chang 'an. One Mo Hospital was enough. Moreover, the establishment of the Mo Hospital had already recruited the best doctors in Chang' an. Even if the Chang 'an County Government supported the establishment of the hospital, it would not be able to develop.
"Why are you saying that as well? No, Mo Hospital is not established by Chang 'an County. Furthermore, Father has issued an edict for all ten Taoists in the world to establish a hospital, not one less." Princess Changle seemed to have become the spokesperson of the School of Medicine, fighting for the benefits of the School of Medicine.
"Ah!" Suddenly, Princess Changle clutched her stomach, as if she was in great pain.
Meton hurriedly stepped forward to support him. "What's wrong?"
"I don't know. I keep feeling that something is not right these past few days. Not only is my body very tired, but my stomach is also very uncomfortable." Princess Changle sat down on a chair and said weakly.
Meton could not help but feel his heart tighten. The medical technology of this era was very backward. Furthermore, he knew that in history, Changle did not live long. This was also the reason why he was so eager to support the School of Medicine. He immediately shouted, "Mo Wu, immediately invite the two Godly Doctors here."
Very quickly, Sun Simiao and Old Hua hurried over. Sun Simiao carefully took Princess Changle's pulse. He frowned but did not say anything. Instead, he turned to Old Hua and said, "Brother Hua, you should also take her pulse."
"Taking the pulse is Brother Sun's ultimate skill. Old Man is showing off his slight skill in front of an expert," Hua Yuan said modestly. He did not refuse. Instead, he took the pulse and used a stethoscope to listen to Changle's heartbeat and breathing. Only then did he put down the stethoscope.
"Two Godly Doctors, what is Changle's illness?" Meton could not help but ask worriedly.
Old Hua and Sun Simiao looked at each other and smiled. "This is not an illness!"
Sun Simiao nodded and said, "If the two of us are not wrong, Her Highness's pulse is the pulse of pregnancy."
"Pulse of pregnancy!" Meton could not help but be stunned. He was puzzled.
"In other words, she is pregnant!" Princess Changle blushed and kicked Meton.
"Really?" Meton suddenly said with a face of surprise.
Old Hua laughed and said, "Old Man may be wrong, but Brother Sun has never failed in taking the pulse. In my opinion, Her Highness's previous discomfort must be due to pregnancy."
"That's great!" Meton was so happy that he laughed foolishly. He was the only one left in the Mo Family Village. Now that Princess Changle was pregnant, it would definitely be a joyous occasion for the Mo Family Village.
"Thank you, Godly Doctors. I will definitely send a red packet to you in the future." Meton cupped his hands and said gratefully.
Old Hua waved his hand and said, "No need. It is publicly known that the doctors of Mo Hospital do not accept red packets. Even if you don't know, how can Changle not know?"
Sun Simiao said happily, "The microscope given by the Mo Family to the School of Medicine is more generous than any other gifts."
"Changle is really pregnant!" Empress Zhangsun's surprised voice came from outside the East Palace.
The news of the princess's pregnancy was a joyous occasion. There were already palace maids rushing to Empress Zhangsun. Empress Zhangsun naturally rushed over as soon as possible.
Princess Changle couldn't help blushing and nodded shyly. She was also a medical student, but she didn't pay attention to it before. Now that she thought about it, it was probably the symptoms of pregnancy.
"Empress, according to the Old Man's deduction, Her Highness is already one month pregnant." Sun Simiao said with certainty.
"That's great. I will go to the temple to pray to Guanyin tomorrow." Empress Zhangsun couldn't help but be happy. Princess Changle and Meton had been married for almost a year, but there was no good news. She was secretly anxious, but she didn't expect that happiness would come so suddenly.
Princess Changle blushed and looked at Meton. She said shyly, "Mother, I am now a member of the School of Mo. I don't believe in Buddhism anymore. I don't need to go to the temple to pray."
After she married into the School of Mo, she was naturally influenced by the School of Mo's rationality. She naturally didn't believe in the School of Buddhism's child-sending Guanyin. According to what she knew, not long ago, the School of Mo and the School of Buddhism had a deep conflict. Until now, there were still many disciples of the School of Buddhism gnashing their teeth at Meton. Now that the School of Mo had the same status as the School of Buddhism, as the mistress of the School of Mo, it was naturally inappropriate for her to go to the temple to pray.
Empress Zhangsun naturally knew about the debate between the School of Mo and the School of Buddhism. But it was a custom to pray for the safety of the mother and child. Hearing Changle's refusal, she couldn't help but frown.
Seeing this, Meton had a bright idea. He said, "Yes, Mother. Although there is no need to pray, we still need to make necessary preparations for the safety of Changle and her child. Mo Wu, go and report to Chang 'an County Magistrate Su. There is no need to build a hospital in Chang' an City. The Mo Family will fund to build a hospital for women and children in Chang 'an City."
"Hospital for women and children?" Empress Zhangsun couldn't help but be stunned.
Meton nodded solemnly. "That's right! According to what I know, the risk of a pregnant woman giving birth is extremely high. Moreover, a newborn baby is extremely easy to die. I naturally don't want the Princess and her child to take this risk. Build a hospital for women and children so that the pregnant woman can stay in the hospital when she is about to give birth. Gather the best midwives in Chang 'an City to be responsible for the delivery. After the child is born, he will receive the best medical care to ensure the safety of the mother and child. "
In this era, the delivery of children was done in one's own home. Even when Empress Zhangsun gave birth to Princess Jinyang, it was done in the Legislative Hall. There had never been a hospital specially responsible for delivery.
"Of course, this also requires the support of the Women's Medical College." Meton turned to Sun Simiao and cupped his hands. Sun Simiao was in charge of the Women's Medical College. Moreover, Sun Simiao's female disciples were all skilled in medicine. They were the best candidates to be in charge of the hospital for women and children.
"The Old Man has been searching for a way out for the Women's Medical College. Merton's plan can be said to be killing two birds with one stone." Sun Simiao nodded. He had always found that it was very difficult for the students of the Women's Medical College to integrate into Mo Hospital. Moreover, the new women's hospital had not been built in a short period of time. Meton's suggestion of a hospital for women and children could be said to have pointed out a bright path for female doctors.
"This is a great plan!" Empress Zhangsun looked at Meton with satisfaction.
Although Changle refuted her idea of burning incense and praying to Buddha, Meton's suggestion of a hospital for women and children made her previous unhappiness disappear immediately. This was a hundred times better than her going to the temple to burn incense and pray to Buddha. As a mother, who didn't want her daughter to be safe and sound?
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