The days when I fished in Daming

Chapter 20 Paying for Vaccinations

In this era, the spread of news is very slow, not so fast. In remote places, it may take a month or two to receive news, except for the legendary [-]-mile express.

Since the first vaccination of vaccinia in the Huimin Pharmaceutical Bureau, the entire Nanjing city has attracted the attention of interested people, and the news of ordinary people is also very well-informed.This is a major event that concerns everyone, and the attention is high.

Coupled with the four to five days of fermenting of the booster injection, Huimin Pharmaceutical Bureau attracted the attention of almost everyone in Nanjing, from the princes and nobles to the common people.

The most fair thing in the world is disease, which does not divide people.

Lao Zhu is also looking forward to it, and the smallpox disaster, Lao Zhu is also the insight gained from the lessons of blood.

At this moment, Lao Zhu is not the workaholic he will be in the future, and Li Shanchang, who is in charge of Zhongshu Province, handles all affairs in an orderly manner.

The future spy chief, Mao Xiang, the commander of Jinyiwei, is reporting the latest progress of vaccinia vaccination in Huimin Pharmacy in front of Lao Zhu.

Jinyiwei is one of the "Twelve Guards", the inner court's personal guard, and it is the emperor's private guard. It is directly under the emperor's command and is not affiliated to the Dudu Mansion.

Its source is the Gongwei Division set up by Zhu Yuanzhang when he was on the throne of Wu.In the second year of Hongwu, it was changed to the pro-army Duwei's Mansion. In 15 years, the mansion was canceled and Jinyiwei was established.

The chiefs of the "upper twelve guards" are all commanders, but because of the importance of Jinyiwei, its commander must be the emperor's confidant, and its status is particularly noble compared with other guards.

The current Mao Xiang did not have the power to overthrow Li Shanchang later, but only trusted him as Lao Zhu's personal guard.

Lao Zhu also has other channels to understand, such as the old eunuch who served by Ru.Originally, there was also Yang Xian, who was the spy chief in charge of intelligence when he was in charge of the world. As the leader of the two major factions under Lao Zhu, the Zhedong faction, he was naturally incompatible with the Huaixi faction headed by Li Shanchang.

As the vanguard under Lao Zhu's hands, like Hu Weiyong, he is the knife under Lao Zhu's hands. Whoever catches and bites whoever is caught, was knocked down last year, that is, in Hongwu's third year.

Now there is no great eunuch, that is, to maintain the palace, the channels are limited.

Mao Xiang, as Lao Zhu's personal guard, now has the appearance of a spy chief, and he has done a good job in intelligence.

"Boss, the latest news, the two went to a family with smallpox the day before yesterday and stayed for a whole day, and there is no sign of infection today."

"Continue to observe for a few days, and report back as soon as there is news."

"Show the Kunning Palace."

In the Kunning Palace where the empress is, two figures are walking in the garden, besides Lao Zhu, the other is Empress Ma.

Although Queen Ma is a woman, she is very capable.When Lao Zhu fought in the South and the North, Empress Ma was in charge of his hometown in the back, which was equivalent to the nature of the prince in charge of the country. He was the person Lao Zhu trusted the most, and he always liked to talk to Empress Ma whenever there was anything.

When Lao Zhu came, Empress Ma also knew what Lao Zhu was thinking. Daming expelled Meng Yuan and restored China.

After repeated wars, people's minds are settled, but Meng Yuan was only expelled to the border, and made troubles every few years. In addition, the whole country is waiting for prosperity. Wherever the money comes from, it depends on the support of the people.

In the third year of Hongwu, that is, last year, he had just fought a battle with Meng Yuan.

The pressure on Lao Zhu is not small. Now there is such a major event that concerns the whole country and concerns the interests of everyone.

During this period, if the smallpox problem is really solved, it will definitely inspire people, further improve their prestige, and it will also have great benefits for the stability of the country. As a leader, he will definitely add a heavy stroke to himself in the history books.

It's not enough to give charcoal in the snow, but the icing on the cake is more than enough.

"Seeing that the emperor is so happy, but the Huimin Pharmacy has good news."

The two met at Wei Mo, and they have been in love for many years, so they talk very casually.

"You can't hide anything from my sister. The two people who were vaccinated with cowpox haven't shown any signs of infection in the past two days. It should be effective."

It is natural to say that it is effective. The smallpox vaccination method has appeared before the Song Dynasty, and there are also classics on this aspect. The vaccination of smallpox is actually understandable, but the effect is not known.However, the local symptoms after vaccination with vaccinia were very similar to those of smallpox, which convinced many people that as long as you get smallpox once, you will never get it again. Basically no one doubts the success of vaccinia, and now it is just multiple insurances.

"Then congratulate the emperor in advance. Speaking of which, Zheng Xiong is also a talent. Who would have thought that this small Huimin Pharmacy would be able to cause such a big commotion. There was alcohol in front of him. Caesarean section is also a great thing for us women, and this cowpox is even more serious."

"We were mistaken. He was the only one who became an official ahead of the 72 applicants in Tianfu's provincial examination last year. At that time, I thought that this person had no ambitions and could not be reused. I didn't expect that this talent is the most knowledgeable about current affairs, understands his own strengths, finds a new way, and becomes a blockbuster. This time, Zheng Xiong's contribution is too great. My sister will help us think about how to reward us. We are a little bit confused."

"Should I get promoted and get rich? Is there anything I can't make up my mind about? At worst, give him a title. His merits are enough."

"My sister's words are right. I think it's wrong. Zheng Xiong has made great contributions to the country this time. A title is fine. I'm afraid our old brothers will not accept it."

Empress Ma thought about it too, many of the people who followed Lao Zhu didn't get a title, so it's really not easy to convince the crowd hastily.

"This matter is not in a hurry, the emperor still has time to think about it slowly."

Over there, Lao Zhu wasted brain cells for Zheng Xiong's reward.

Here, Zheng Xiong saw that the vaccinia vaccination was very effective, so he planned the vaccination.

It is impossible to be free for free. People, it is very complicated. Others may think that free things are not good.Just like in modern times, not only is it free, but you are also subsidized. Many people are still unwilling to fight, and there is a feeling that there are always troublesome people who want to harm me.

So Zheng Xiong didn't plan to do it for free, besides, his big business is in its infancy, and money is needed everywhere, and he still has many ideas in this position that have not been realized.

Money is indispensable.

Three or four days before the booster injection, Zheng Xiong officially started vaccinating against vaccinia.First of all, his big family, as a result, Zheng Xiong knew in his heart, a big family, plus maids and helpers, more than a dozen people came to Huimin Pharmacy.

Ten Wen per person, and the daily wages of ordinary people range from ten to twenty Wen, and ten Wen is basically affordable.The main reason is that cowpox has no cost, and the old cow can be sold after it is used. Where can I find a business without capital and profit, and it is not a scam, and the effect is great.It's not like now, I don't know if it will have any effect, so I dare to let you fight.

Zheng Xiong's royal chief surgeon inoculated Zheng Xiong's family with pox, and the whole family took effect. The people from Huimin Pharmaceutical Bureau followed closely behind, and there is no harm in following the boss's footsteps.

One after another, some ordinary people also came to complete the vaccination.There are those who wait and see, and many who are bold.

(End of this chapter)