Inside the Governance Hall.
With everyone gathered, there was hope for Empress Zhangsun to be cured. Instantly, all the princesses and princes rushed over. Even Zhangsun Chong and Zhangsun Wuji followed along. In addition to the imperial physicians who were unwilling to let go of this medical miracle, the Governance Hall was instantly filled.
In front of Empress Zhangsun's sickbed, Princess Changle carefully took out a medicine bottle from a medicine box, which immediately attracted everyone's attention.
"This is the Green Dragon True Medicine!" Li Shimin couldn't help but ask. Even though he had already received Pande's report, he still couldn't believe that this clear medicine was the legendary Green Dragon True Medicine.
Everyone else was also in an uproar. No one dared to believe that this colorless and transparent liquid could actually cure a chronic illness that even the imperial physicians were helpless against.
"Did Your Highness take the wrong medicine?" An imperial physician couldn't help but question.
Princess Changle shook her head and explained, "The reason why this medicine is colorless and transparent is because it is extremely difficult to obtain. The real Green Dragon True Medicine can't be seen with the naked eye and can only be seen with a medical microscope. Furthermore, it needs to be dissolved with water before it can be absorbed by the human body. This water is also not ordinary water, but the purest water that has been distilled and condensed from boiling water. This way, it can ensure the purity and efficacy of the Green Dragon True Medicine."
Hearing that the manufacturing process of the Green Dragon True Medicine was so advanced and that it came from Princess Changle's mouth, Li Shimin nodded slightly and felt slightly relieved.
"Minister, I heard that the Green Dragon True Medicine isn't perfect. During the medicine testing, there were some people who didn't feel well. What if …" Zhangsun Chong, who had followed along, couldn't help but say.
"Shut up! The Empress is blessed by the heavens, how can this medicine conflict with the Empress! "Before anyone else could refute, Zhangsun Wuji flew into a rage and angrily rebuked Zhangsun Chong.
He and Empress Zhangsun had depended on each other since they were young. He was the one who was most unwilling to lose Empress Zhangsun. Now, he was probably the one who wanted to cure Empress Zhangsun the most.
Meton, who was at the side, did not hide anything and said, "In the medical test, there was indeed a case of discomfort. Therefore, we need to let Her Majesty test the medicine first before performing acupuncture."
Empress Zhangsun, who was lying on the sickbed, said weakly, "Life and death are predestined. If I really have a conflict with this medicine, then it is the will of the heavens!"
Li Shimin comforted Empress Zhangsun while glaring threateningly at Meton, "Don't worry, Guanyin Maid. There will only be one case out of a hundred people. Even if it happens, the School of Medicine will think of another way."
Meton was helpless and could only bite the bullet and say, "Rest assured, Her Majesty. Even if Her Majesty's Phoenix Physique really has a conflict with this medicine, the School of Medicine will develop a new medicine and will definitely cure Her Majesty."
Although Meton said so, everyone knew how difficult it was to develop a new medicine. Even if it could be developed, Empress Zhangsun might not be able to hold on for that long. Empress Zhangsun's hopes were all on this Green Dragon True Medicine.
"This old official heard that in order to test the medicine, one needs to cut their arm. I'm afraid it will harm Her Phoenix Physique!" The imperial physician on the side suddenly said. Empress Zhangsun's health was extremely important. When they usually treated her, they were in fear and trepidation. When had there ever been a case of cutting one's arm?
Li Shimin glared and said, "If it can save lives, what is a mere cut? Thinking back to when we were fighting in the north, many injured soldiers were willing to cut their flesh to treat an infection. There were many who were willing to cut their flesh to treat it."
If there was someone else to test the medicine, Li Shimin naturally wouldn't do this. However, this medicine needed to be adapted to one's body, so this small cut was insignificant.
Empress Zhangsun waved her hand and said, "Changle, feel free to test the medicine. Mother can still bear this small cut."
"Mother may not know this, but cutting yourself to test the medicine is a method from before. Ever since the Mo Family developed the hollow needle, there has been a new method to test the medicine. It won't harm Mother's body at all." Changle said with a smile.
"Hollow needle!" In that instant, everyone's eyes focused on Meton. Everyone knew that the final hurdle of the Green Dragon True Medicine was the hollow needle.
Immediately, Princess Changle took out a brand new syringe from her medical kit. In front of everyone present, she inserted the hollow needle into the syringe and extracted the diluted liquid medicine. With a bit of force, the liquid medicine sprayed out from the tip of the needle.
As the medicinal liquid flowed out from the hollow needles, everyone finally understood the reason why the Mohist family had expended so much effort to develop hollow needles. The imperial physicians all held their breaths, attentively watching Princess Changle's operation. This was because the appearance of hollow needles would open up a third method of treatment for the School of Medicine. Outside of external application and internal application, this method of injection was an irresistible temptation to any physician.
Immediately, Princess Changle picked up the syringe and carefully used alcohol to disinfect Empress Zhangsun's wrist. Then, she used a bit of force and pierced the needle into Empress Zhangsun's skin. With a push, the medicine quickly formed a bump on Empress Zhangsun's wrist.
"This is the School of Medicine's newest method of testing medicine. It only needs a needle mark and it definitely won't leave a scar!" Princess Changle said gently.
"If the skin test doesn't turn red and itchy after fifteen minutes, then it means that Imperial Mother and the Green Dragon True Medicine don't conflict with each other."
Princess Changle knew this like the back of her hand. The injection method required seeing the patient's body. Empress Zhangsun's position was special and no one else in the School of Medicine was suitable. Only Princess Changle was suitable. Recently, when the School of Medicine treated patients with Qi, Princess Changle would personally inject the medicine in preparation for today's needs. This was also why Sun Simiao and Mo Wu didn't appear and only Princess Changle brought the medicine to the palace.
Empress Zhangsun nodded. Although the skin test was extremely painful, it was nothing compared to her desire for recovery.
Time slowly passed. Fifteen minutes seemed very short, but to everyone, it was extremely long. Because fifteen minutes later, it would be time to decide Empress Zhangsun's fate.
Finally, the hourglass in the funnel ran out and fifteen minutes was up. Princess Changle went forward to check the results of the skin test. Seeing that Empress Zhangsun's wrist didn't have any abnormalities, she couldn't help but be happy: "Imperial Mother's good fortune doesn't conflict with this medicine."
"Phew!"
Instantly, everyone let out a heavy sigh of relief.
"Thank the heavens!" Even someone as strong as Li Shimin couldn't help but blurt out.
Princess Changle also revealed a trace of joy. She stood up and said loudly: "Everyone, please leave the Government Hall for now. This princess will be performing acupuncture on Imperial Mother."
Everyone suddenly remembered that this new injection method needed to be directly injected into the body. Naturally, they couldn't stay in the Government Hall.
However, just as everyone walked out of the Government Hall, they saw Princess Changle quickly finish the treatment and walk out.
"It's cured already!" Li Shimin hurriedly asked.
Princess Changle shook her head and said: "Imperial Father, don't be anxious. This medicine still needs three to five days to take effect, and it needs to be used at least twice a day. Imperial Mother has already rested. This child needs to go back and continue preparing the medicine!"
For safety, Princess Changle used the safest intramuscular injection method. However, the medicine needed to be used more frequently. In addition, the penicillin technology wasn't mature yet. It needed to be prepared on the same day to have the best effect. This was also the reason why Princess Changle left in a hurry.
Li Shimin nodded solemnly.
The other imperial physicians also nodded slightly. If this medicine could cure the illness, everyone would be suspicious. It was normal for her to get better in three to five days.
With Princess Changle's continuous acupuncture, Empress Zhangsun, who was originally extremely weak, quickly recovered. On the second day, her coughing and wheezing had greatly improved. On the third day, she could get out of bed and walk. On the fifth day, although Empress Zhangsun's body was weak, it was no different from before the illness acted up.
Meton had long been mentally prepared for this result. Although the content of the penicillin produced by the Mohist Family was much lower than that of later generations, in this era where bacteria didn't have drug resistance, the effects of penicillin were extremely significant.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, Empress Zhangsun is fine!"
On the fifth day, Sun Simiao personally came to the palace. After carefully examining Empress Zhangsun's pulse, he nodded with satisfaction.
A group of imperial physicians also came forward to diagnose. The results were no different from Sun Simiao's diagnosis. No one expected that the illness that everyone was helpless to treat would be so easily cured.
"Miraculous medicine!" The imperial physicians' eyes were burning. They couldn't help but be moved by the so-called Green Dragon True Medicine. However, this was the moment of the Empress' recovery, so no one spoiled the mood.
"In that case, the Empress's illness has been cured!" Li Shimin excitedly said with anticipation.
Sun Simiao shook his head and said, "No, diseases are divided into congenital and acquired diseases. Even Hua Tuo couldn't cure congenital diseases. The Empress's illness is congenital. Although the Green Dragon True Medicine's effects are astonishing, it can only cure acquired diseases. The Empress's illness and loss of blood and Qi will probably need to be slowly nursed back to health in the future.
This time, only the complications of Empress Zhangsun's illness were cured. The true illness still existed.
Li Shimin immediately looked around, and the excitement from just now dissipated quite a bit.
Empress Zhangsun comforted him, "This concubine is already very lucky to be able to keep her life. Do you really dare to ask for anything else?"
After experiencing a life and death calamity, Empress Zhangsun had already seen through many things. Being able to survive was already a blessing. More importantly, this medicine had laid the foundation for treating Princess Jinyang in the future. All of this made her extremely satisfied.
"Many thanks to the Mo Family! This time you have rendered meritorious service by treating and treating the Empress, zhen will certainly reward you according to your merit. "Only then did Li Shimin's worry turn into joy, he said in a clear voice.
"Treating illnesses and saving people is the duty of the School of Medicine. We don't dare to claim credit!" Sun Simiao said modestly.
"The Empress is seriously ill. The Minister is only doing his filial duty! How could he dare to accept the reward? "Meton shook his head and declined. The reason why he spared no effort and didn't hesitate to develop penicillin was because he saw Empress Zhangsun's illness. He thought about how Princess Changle's lifespan was also extremely short, and the risk of childbirth in this era was extremely high. If this medicine could be developed, it would be another layer of protection. This medicine wasn't only developed for Empress Zhangsun, but also for Princess Changle. Naturally, he didn't want to claim credit.
Sun Simiao and Meton both rejected Li Shimin's rewards. However, Li Shimin wasn't stingy. With a wave of his hand, everyone who participated in the Azure Dragon Project was rewarded.
Not to mention Mo Wu and Old Zhang who solved the problem of the hollow needles, even Aunt Xu was rewarded.
"Seventh rank Imperial Concubine!"
Aunt Xu was kneeling there. When she heard the reward on the imperial edict, she was stunned. She was only the wife of a merchant, and her status was extremely low. Who would have thought that there would be a day when she would be conferred the title of Imperial Concubine?
"Doesn't that mean that my child can take the imperial examinations and obtain scholarly honors?" Aunt Xu was wild with joy. The Xu family was a registered merchant family, and Aunt Xu's son couldn't take the imperial examinations. Now that she was conferred the title of Imperial Concubine, wouldn't it change her son's fate?
Xu Jie scolded from the side, "What scholarly honors? I've already decided to let my son learn the Ink Technique from Old Zhang. In the future, he might have a chance to make a name for himself. However, it's also a good thing to change his background. "
"Yes, yes, learn the Ink Technique!" Aunt Xu couldn't stop smiling.
This time, the Ink Technique of the Mo family had greatly improved after saving Empress Zhangsun. In an instant, the entire Chang 'an City was shaken.
…
"Azure Dragon True Medicine!"
In an instant, it became a hot topic in Chang 'an City. Regardless of whether it was the nobles or the commoners, who wouldn't care about this miraculous medicine that could bring the dead back to life? After all, everyone only had one life.
"How can there be a medicine that can bring the dead back to life in this world?" Some people said in disbelief.
"How can it be fake? Empress Zhangsun was already terminally ill, but now she has recovered!" A Chang 'an citizen said loudly. Outside of Chang' an City, the news was that Empress Zhangsun had recovered, but they didn't know that Empress Zhangsun's Qi had not been completely cured.
"Also, Moneybags Li at the East City Gate contracted tuberculosis and was about to vomit blood and die. It's best that he was cured by this medicine."
"There's also …"
As the people gave examples one by one, diseases that were thought to be fatal were cured one by one with this medicine.
"No matter how good this medicine is, it's useless. I heard that this medicine is like liquid gold. Its price is unimaginable. It's not something that commoners like us can afford." A poor man said dishearteningly.
"It's said that this medicine is still in the testing stage. It's not charged yet!"
"The School of Medicine helps the world, and the School of Mohism loves the world. It can't be!"
Some people couldn't help but defend the School of Medicine and the School of Mohism. However, they didn't seem to have much confidence. After all, everyone knew that such a miracle medicine was definitely rare and expensive.
If this was the case among the commoners of Chang 'an City, it was even more so among the hundred families.
…
"Green Dragon True Medicine!"
In the Huichang Temple, Abbot Huichang gritted his teeth and said.
He didn't expect that the School of Medicine and the School of Mohism would really cure Empress Zhangsun's illness and destroy the plan that the School of Buddhism had been planning for many years. What was more hateful was that the School of Medicine had this medicine and could save even more people. This was simply another disaster for the School of Buddhism. The commoners had to spend money to get treated in the hospital when they were sick, and the School of Buddhism's incense money was probably one disaster after another.
"There really is a medicine that can bring the dead back to life in this world!" Bian Ji, who was sitting below, couldn't help but mutter to himself. The medicine that could bring the dead back to life was a means of propaganda used by religions. However, it had never appeared in the world, and he didn't expect it to appear in the hands of the School of Mohism.
Abbot Huichang shook his head and said, "Only the Buddha has the means to truly bring the dead back to life. This medicine can only treat acquired diseases, so it doesn't deserve this title."
Bian Ji hurriedly nodded in agreement.
"However, even if it can only treat acquired diseases, this medicine can't be controlled by the School of Mohism alone," Abbot Huichang couldn't help but say in a low voice.
"But this medicine is priceless. How can the School of Mohism be willing to give it away?" Bian Ji couldn't help but hesitate.
Abbot Huichang couldn't help but sneer and said, "No one wants to see the School of Mohism monopolize this god-like method, and no one is willing to let the School of Mohism control their own fate, including His Majesty!"
Bian Ji's eyes lit up and he nodded in understanding.
The School of Buddhism was indeed very good at controlling people's hearts. Just when the entire Chang 'an City and even the entire Tang dynasty were most enthusiastic about the Green Dragon True Medicine, an undercurrent against the School of Mohism quietly converged.
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