After the cannon fodder father and daughter married into the family, the whole family regretted it

Chapter 1043 Four Trainee Military Doctors

At that moment, all four of them felt much more at ease.

What's written in a contract can never be faked.

Boss Cheng and his group were also getting restless. Although they were mainly engaged in business, their family members were also knowledgeable in pharmacology.

The opportunity to be personally instructed by imperial physicians is truly priceless.

This is a condition that is really hard to refuse.

Not to mention that Manager Li and Manager Kong were already interested last night.

The four of them exchanged glances and immediately realized that they were in a competitive relationship.

"Dr. Fang, our family has been supplying medicine to you for many years. I can gather the herbs you need within two days."

“Our Wu family is not bad either. If you need it, we can deliver it tomorrow.”

Upon hearing this, Manager Li and Manager Kong realized they were at a disadvantage; it would take them a considerable amount of time to gather the herbs.

"Dr. Fang, my Li family will do everything in our power to gather the herbs as soon as possible, and we can even offer a discount of half a percent on the price."

"Hmph, my Kong family will yield one-tenth."

These two knew they had no advantage in terms of speed, but they still gritted their teeth and offered discounts.

Although they lose more, it's worth it for the sake of their descendants.

"Managers, why insist? With your pharmacy's capabilities, I'm afraid you can't handle this order," Boss Cheng frowned.

If we've already lowered the price by 50%, lowering it further would just mean losing money and gaining publicity.

These two are disrupting the market.

"What are you saying, Boss Cheng? Although we are not as wealthy as your family, we are also from the border town and have been protected by the Le family army for many years. We are willing to do our part for the Le family army."

“That’s right. I think this should be done by our Border Town Pharmacy. That would be the most reasonable thing to do.”

Manager Li and Manager Kong formed a united front, singing in unison.

Boss Wu curled his lip and said, "Oh, oh, oh, you talk a good game but you're not. You're even willing to contribute to the Yue Family Army."

If you really had that intention, why didn't you contribute before?

Isn't it all for the position of intern military doctor?

"You two are joking. Over the years, we've been supplying the Le Family Army with goods..."

Just as the four were about to start arguing, Fang Nanzhi coughed twice loudly.

"All four of you are men of great integrity; why argue?"

She sighed, "I know that if this collaboration is really borne by one party, the losses will be too great."

Listen carefully to what she says, and all four of them look at her.

Is there more than one spot available?

"Since all four of you are willing to serve the Yue family army and contribute to the imperial court, why don't you all take on this task together?"

Fang Nanzhi smiled and picked up her teacup.

The four immediately began to calculate in their minds that if these herbs were spread out evenly, their losses would be minimal.

This is a good thing.

As expected, Dr. Fang was young and a woman, so she was especially kind-hearted.

"Dr. Fang's method is excellent."

"Indeed, we all have the heart to serve the court, so why should we fight over it?"

Manager Li and his colleagues chuckled.

"How about we raise the money by tomorrow at 40% of the original price?"

Taking advantage of their high spirits, Fang Nanzhi made a small but firm demand.

This was the bottom line they had just lowered themselves; it would be unreasonable for her not to take advantage of it.

Manager Li and the other three: ...

I want to cry. You know, Dr. Fang needs four suppliers to provide her with her products. What were they doing just now?

Now look what's happened, he's dug his own grave.

Boss Cheng forced a smile: "Alright, it's for the imperial court."

Since the losses have already been shared by four parties, it's not unacceptable for them to offer a 10% discount.

Fang Nanzhi smiled slightly; everything had been settled.

Next, there's the matter of the intern military doctor.

"Dr. Fang, how is the internship period determined?"

Manager Li asked.

"Three years."

Fang Nanzhi had already made up her mind.

Do you really think she's going to intern as a military doctor just so the herbs will be cheaper? Or is she trying to recruit a few military doctors for the army?

Right now, with just her and Dr. Hua, there's still a severe shortage of manpower.

Manager Li's smile froze slightly; three years—that was beyond their budget.

"Dr. Fang, how about a year? To be honest, the children in my family are spoiled and I'm afraid they can't endure too much hardship. Besides, I only have one grandson, and I'm waiting for him to complete his apprenticeship and inherit the family business."

Manager Kong spoke up.

If he wanted to, he should be nominally a trainee military doctor, and then his grandson could attend the Imperial Medical Academy's lectures later; that would be the best approach.

But Fang Nanzhi had asked for three years, and he knew that he couldn't just lie about it.

Fang Nanzhi pondered for a moment.

"Manager Kong seems to be facing difficulties. How about those two years?"

The four looked at each other without saying a word, clearly somewhat dissatisfied.

Besides the hardships, military doctors sometimes have to go to the battlefield, even though they are in the rear, there are still dangers.

They sacrificed so much for the future of their descendants, not for their lives.

Seeing their reaction, Fang Nanzhi spoke calmly: "Gentlemen, the Imperial Medical Academy trains military doctors not just once, but perhaps every year..."

The Imperial Medical Academy hadn't finalized this policy, and Fang Nanzhi hadn't given a precise answer.

But she was certain that if the Imperial Medical Academy were to truly take control of the military doctors, it would not be a matter of simply instructing them once and being done with it.

How can you win people's hearts without years of accumulation?

Manager Li and his colleagues understood this principle after being reminded of it.

That's true. What if the Imperial Medical Academy trains military doctors twice within two years? Wouldn't their descendants be...?

With a big radish hanging on it.

Manager Kong was the first to agree: "I think two years is just right."

If one person backs down, the others have no choice but to follow suit.

Now that the important business was finally over, everyone was in the mood for dinner.

Of course, they didn't forget to compliment each other even while eating.

The four shopkeepers praised Fang Nanzhi for her youthful talent and ability, saying that she was a woman who could rival any man.

Fang Nanzhi praised them for not only having a sense of national righteousness but also considering the long-term future of their descendants, saying they were reasonable and sensible.

At the dinner table, they also agreed to send their respective people and medicinal herbs to the Le family army the next day.

Fang Nanzhi left satisfied.

But those four can't leave yet. Gathering the herbs by tomorrow is no joke. They also need to discuss how to share the herbs.

Fang Nanzhi no longer cares about this matter.

The other four people were really busy.

Back at the military camp, the issues of medical care and hygiene were still ongoing.

Fang Nanzhi met with several veterans who usually helped out at the medical tent.

They were either old and gray-haired, no longer able to fight, or crippled soldiers, missing limbs.

The Le family army was also unable to repatriate veterans and wounded soldiers, as they could not afford it.

Keeping them like this is the only way to give them a chance to survive.

Fang Nanzhi felt a pang of sadness; the imperial court was still too poor.

She suppressed her bitterness and counted the number of people.

"Five people in total, that's a bit few. Dr. Hua, is there anyone else who can come and help?"

The Chinese military doctor asked in confusion, "Dr. Fang, what do we need so many people for? They're enough to boil water and help with bandaging."

"Tomorrow, four more intern military doctors will arrive, and each doctor will need at least two assistants."

"In addition, two more people are needed to be in charge of the hygiene of the medical tents."

The Chinese military doctor was dumbfounded. Four intern military doctors? Where did they come from?

But he felt that Fang Nanzhi wasn't just talking offhand or doing things on a whim.

It wouldn't be difficult for him to get the people he needed.

The military doctor went to the kitchen and brought five more people with him.

Two of them were also elderly, and both were missing arms or hands. One of them looked to have all his limbs intact, but he was cross-eyed.

Fang Nanzhi looked at the slanted-eyed man, who couldn't even walk in a straight line.

She scratched her head: "What did you do before, sir?"

"Dr. Fang, I'm the cook. I'm really good at tending the fire, and I never let the pot dry out."

Zhang glanced sideways at the direction of Dr. Hua, his face full of sincerity.

Fang Nanzhi: ...

"Okay, then you'll still be the one tending the fire. You'll need to keep an eye on the heat when making hot water and boiling medicine."

She sighed inwardly.

"Who knows how to dispense the medicine?"

Fang Nanzhi asked again.

Two people stepped forward.

They were a little embarrassed: "Dr. Fang, we've helped Dr. Hua get medicine before."

Fang Nanzhi nodded: "How many kinds of medicinal herbs do you recognize?"

The veteran hesitated.

"I don't know either, but we recognize the medicines in the prescriptions that Chinese military doctors often use."

In other words, he doesn't recognize all the medicinal herbs.

The herbs she bought this time have been modified quite a bit, and they may not be able to recognize them all.

"It's alright, I'll arrange someone for you tomorrow. The medicine dispensing will be done by the intern medic."

Fang Nanzhi couldn't help but feel fortunate; the four extra intern military doctors had really helped her a lot.

That's right, she didn't mind having several more families share the medicinal herbs, just to "trick" a few intern military doctors into coming.

Talent is the most important thing.

Of the remaining people, Fang Nanzhi selected an older person to be in charge of the hygiene of the medical tent.

"The rest of you, assist the medics and also clean up the blood-stained gauze and other dirt."

"Of course, this must be done without delaying the military doctor's treatment."

"What does it mean to not delay treatment? First, you are responsible for delivering the prescription, serving the medicine, and feeding it to the patient."

"Secondly, used needles, medicine pots, and medicine bowls must be cleaned promptly. You cannot use other medicine residues to brew new medicine. If the two medicines have different properties, it can be fatal."

"Third, changing the patient's dressings and getting three meals a day..."

Fang Nanzhi went on and on, anyway, the assistant had quite a lot of work to do.

"And you yourselves, take a shower today, clean yourselves up, put on masks, and then get to work..."

By the time she finished speaking, all ten people were already dizzy.

They used to do work, but basically, the Chinese military doctor didn't assign them anything in such detail.

Do you have any questions?

"If you have any questions or don't remember anything, ask Dr. Hua."

Fang Nanzhi promptly added a sentence.

She couldn't go on; her mouth was dry and she couldn't speak anymore.

So, the ten men clung to Dr. Hua.

The Chinese military doctor was at his wits' end, having to answer questions about why they wore masks and why they needed to wash their hands frequently.

Fang Nanzhi slipped away with her hands behind her back; she went to find Deputy General Yang.

That's right. To this day, Yue Qi has challenged all the adjutants, but he is still just a lowly soldier in the Yue family army, without any official rank.

So, for serious matters, she needed to find Deputy General Yang.

She mainly talked about the four intern military doctors, and that new recruits were coming, which required Vice General Yang's approval.

Deputy General Yang had no objections, since the people who came were all military doctors, and their backgrounds were easy to investigate.

Four military doctors were assigned to Le Jiajun's army for two years, and Deputy General Yang was more than satisfied.

God knows how many tricks he used to keep the Chinese military doctor with him.

He was happy to have four more people, mainly because he only needed to be responsible for their food, drink, and lodging; the Imperial Hospital would cover the rest.

"Thank you for your help, Dr. Fang." Deputy General Yang bowed to her solemnly.

With 40% of the money used to buy enough medicinal herbs, and the addition of four intern military doctors, it was a great thing for the Le family army.

Fang Nanzhi quickly stepped aside and returned the greeting, saying, "This junior doesn't deserve it. I'm just fulfilling my duty as a doctor."

In fact, she should thank Vice General Yang for being willing to delegate authority and let her try her hand at it.

The intern medic arrived early the next morning.

Manager Li sent his eldest son, Li Chengjing, who was about thirty years old and looked very composed.

Kong Ye, the youngest grandson of the Kong family, is a year younger than Fang Nanzhi.

Fang Nanzhi made sure he recognized all the medicinal herbs and had started taking his pulse and prescribing medicine with his grandfather before accepting him as a student.

She's going to be an intern military doctor, so she needs to be someone who can immediately start working.

The person that Boss Cheng sent was his apprentice, Huba, a slender 17-year-old youth.

The woman chosen by Boss Wu was around twenty years old. She was already dressed as a married woman, with delicate features but a resolute look in her eyes.

Fang Nanzhi was stunned. She hadn't expected Mr. Wu to be so open-minded. She should have had another cup of tea with him.

When facing the woman, Fang Nanzhi's attitude softened somewhat.

"How many years has this lady studied medicine? What kinds of illnesses does she specialize in?"

Wu Qiuxiang bowed respectfully: "Dr. Fang, you can call me Qiuxiang. I have been studying medicine since I was a child, for fifteen years now. I have learned about treating colds, bone setting, suturing, etc. I have also accompanied my father on several house calls. After I got married, I often took the pulse of my family members."

Fang Nanzhi understood; he was capable, but severely lacked experience.

But that's okay, as long as you have real talent and skills.

"it is good."

Fang Nanzhi was very impressed. This was the second female doctor she had met; the first was herself. How could she not be happy?

Li Chengjing, however, frowned slightly and took a few steps forward.

"Dr. Fang, I'm afraid Madam Wu is not suitable to be in the army."

Wu Qiuxiang's face turned pale, and her hands clenched involuntarily.

Fang Nanzhi frowned slightly: "Why?"

"Madam Wu is a virtuous woman. If she stays in the army, it might ruin her reputation. Wouldn't that be harming her?"

Li Chengjing spoke with righteous indignation.

He believed that he genuinely cared about Wu Qiuxiang.

After losing her husband, Wu Qiuxiang remained a widow, upholding her chastity. A woman like her coming to the military camp as a doctor would surely attract a lot of gossip.

"Sister Qiuxiang, are you here at the hospital to work as an intern military doctor? Does your family agree?"

Fang Nanzhi asked directly.

Wu Qiuxiang became even more nervous. Ever since her husband died, people had been looking at her strangely, as if they wanted to measure every step she took with a ruler, and as if they wanted to tell from her every glance whether she was settled or not.

Wu Qiuxiang didn't want to face those people's scrutiny, so she kept to herself and her family. If her father hadn't said that there was a female doctor in the military camp who was a very capable person and asked her to give it a try, she wouldn't have come out.

“I want to become an intern military doctor, and my father naturally supports me,” Wu Qiuxiang said, mustering her courage.

Fang Nanzhi nodded approvingly: "Then there's no problem."

"Doctor Li, the imperial court encourages widows to remarry. Besides, even if Sister Qiuxiang is willing to remain chaste, how she does so is her business, and it is not for us outsiders to interfere."

"Finally, becoming a military doctor is an honorable and noble thing. We are here to treat the sick and save lives. There will absolutely be no loss of chastity. Everyone should trust the Le Family Army."

These words were basically enough to help Wu Qiuxiang gain a foothold in the army.

Anyone who dares to gossip behind someone's back is considered to have filthy thoughts and be meddling in other people's business...

Li Chengjing cupped his hands in greeting and stepped back, indicating he had no further objections.