Ming Dynasty, starting from the empty seal case

Chapter 93 Homemade Penicillium
  There are always joys and sorrows in the world.

When Duke Wei died of illness, the entire country was immersed in grief. Zhu Yuanzhang was more sad than ever. For him, this soldier was born with supernatural powers since he was a child. Before he rose, You can bring more than 10,000 people to him, greatly increasing his strength!

When he was conquering the south, he took the lead and bravely took the lead in every battle. He was obviously a general, but he was comparable to a vanguard.

He is a fierce general who has truly made great contributions!

For the common people, it means the death of a general of the Ming Dynasty.

Yet despite this.

This sorrow still did not dampen the celebration of the victory over Tubo!
  Because at a glance...

At this time, the Ming Dynasty is still as bright as the stars!

……

The title of Duke Wei was finally inherited by his son Deng Zhen, and Mu Ying led his troops back to the court.

The real core strength of the Ming Dynasty has actually been defending the capital.

Every time he went out for an expedition, he first mobilized the troops from the capital, and then mobilized the garrison in the local area.

This time, in order to commemorate Duke Wei’s bravery and prowess in battle throughout his life, the celebration banquet was expanded again!

Zhu Yuanzhang seems to want everyone in the world to know that this is a noble and supreme honor!

Zhu Yuanzhang personally chose the place where he would rest, and specifically chose the "Yuhua Terrace" not far from the imperial mausoleum!
  At the same time, because next month is the New Year’s Eve.

Zhu Yuanzhang even had to hold two celebration banquets. The first time was to reward the soldiers who returned to Beijing for their merits!
  This kind of reward should always be given sooner rather than later.

We should let the soldiers go back to celebrate the New Year while the new year is approaching.

And the second time...

It is the New Year that the whole country and the people of the capital are going to spend together. It can also be regarded as a celebration for the soldiers who won this great victory!
  For a time, the capital city was in full swing.

Many people even began to prepare gifts to celebrate this victory.

of course……

Su Xian actually knew some inside information.

Emperor Hongwu planned to take this opportunity to once again issue the redefined "treasure banknotes".

Moreover, the banks in the two places will also publicly announce at the end of this year that the preparatory work has been completed and needs to be officially launched!
  The emperor personally proposed that he would reward the soldiers of the country.

Of course, all the officials and nobles of the entire dynasty should take this opportunity to express their gratitude!
  The nobles had already prepared, but all the civil servants were worried.

Fortunately, Emperor Hongwu didn't directly ask for money. It would be fine if the civil servants could write a heart-wrenching congratulatory note.

For a time, the treasure bank transfer department became more and more busy, and its heavy burden also fell on the shoulders of his father, Su Guiyuan.

And Su Xian also took this opportunity to work on another thing...

……

He wanted to live a stable life in the Ming Dynasty, except for his own efforts and relying on that golden finger that didn't work.

What's more important is that Zhu Xiongying needs to grow up safely and carefree.

Chang's matter cannot be delayed.

Not long after the eleventh year of Hongwu, a son may be born.

What happened to the neighbors gave Su Xian a great impact.

He had learned from Zhu Xiongying earlier that after Chang became pregnant, he had been raising the fetus safely in the East Palace, and there must be no shortage of nutrients in the palace.

The only thing Su Xian could think of was that she took too good care of herself during her pregnancy, maybe it was because she didn't exercise much?
  But soon, he shook his head!

The reason is very simple. Perhaps the technical means of the imperial doctors and midwives in the palace could not reach the industrial level that Su Xian would be familiar with in later generations.

But experience... is absolutely indispensable.

It must be a rule of thumb that pregnant women should move around appropriately.

But why did Chang die one month after giving birth successfully?

Su Xian thought about it and finally got only two answers.

The first one is either infection, which is the most likely.

Second, conspiracy theories.

In addition, there are other reasons, such as not sitting properly during confinement, not keeping up with emotions, causing old illnesses, etc...

These possibilities are too small.

In addition, Zhu Yuanzhang said this time that he would send a congratulatory gift to the soldiers who returned to the court.

No matter it was for the reason that Zhu Xiongying helped him several times and made an agreement - "You help me, I will help you!"

It was also to reduce the casualties of the Ming army guarding peace at this moment.

Su Xian felt that he had to start from this aspect...

now.

Su Xian sat in front of his small desk, racking his brains, thinking about how to use the memory of future generations to play some role at this time.

On the paper in front of him, four large characters had appeared.

Strong liquor?

In fact, it already existed at this time. This was still the pre-Yuan period, and the distillation technology became popularized somewhere. Su Xian actually tasted it, um... the temperature was estimated to be fifty or sixty degrees.

Just keep adding craftsmanship.

Su Xian didn't know how the current midwives operated and whether they had any awareness of disinfection.

Anyway, my mother said that every high-quality midwife has her own unique skills! Not to mention those in the palace, maybe there is awareness of disinfection, but is it useful? Or may there be hidden dangers due to improper operation?

No one knows.

the second.

Su Xian wrote about penicillin, the most popular anti-inflammatory and antibacterial drug in later generations.

This stuff needs to be injected intramuscularly, not taken orally. And after all, it is something that appears in later generations. If it is not of high purity or is not used well, people will really die.

Only keep it and use it as a last resort.

Intramuscular injection is okay. With the skills of the craftsmen in the palace, the hollow needle should still be able to be made, right?
  However, the most difficult thing is how to purify and obtain it.

Su Xian thought for a long time, and only thought of the many short videos that had been viewed in later generations, about home-made iron making, how to make fine salt in ancient times, and home-made penicillin.

These were all things he used to spend his time looking at.

If you really do it yourself, can you create it?

No matter, if it can really be done, you can try it in other places first.

Su Xian didn't have time to think about what was going on, and quickly began to think hard. Maybe it was the second reincarnation or the golden finger. His memory had always been very good. Soon he wrote down the process on the paper in front of him...

Penicillin is mainly Penicillium, which is very common in general, but it needs to be isolated and purified to be used by the human body.

The next day, Su Xian took advantage of the time after leaving the main hall to take her mother out to buy some oranges, plus steamed buns from home, and deliberately placed them in a warm place to let them mold quickly.

What follows is a long wait.

After about ten days, finally, some steamed buns and oranges developed penicillium, and some turned white?
  Su Xian didn't know if it was useful, so he just took penicillium.

And he also took advantage of this time to polish the rice, grind it into powder and mix it into juice...

It is said that this kind of culture fluid can be used as the culture medium of Penicillium?
  Then put the penicillium in it and wait for some time.

Then take out an earthen pot from home, pour these liquids into it, and then pour several times the amount of vegetable oil...

After a few hours, remove the vegetable oil from the top.

Su Xian didn't know if this was useful.

Anyway, Su Xian has been trying this process.

He made mistakes several times during this period. He simply prepared these materials well and used them as a test.

Wu Xiu looked at his son's operations with confusion on his face.

But Su Xian didn't care at all.

When doing this, he didn't think that he would be successful or anything, but he was just trying his best in everything.

Anyway, these don’t require much effort or great effort. You just need to observe...

It’s just that time is a bit tight!
  Besides.

When he was studying in the main hall, he also intentionally or unintentionally told Zhu Xiongying that life lies in movement. Especially if you have been pampered for a long time, you need to bask in the sun and move your muscles every day.

It doesn't have to be too strenuous, just get used to it.

And obviously... Zhu Xiongying went back quickly and told Queen Ma, Zhu Biao and others about these things.

As Su Xian thought, the imperial doctors in the East and West Palaces also mentioned this.

It's just that they don't care at all on weekdays.

……

And just when Su Xian was immersed in this kind of life.

at last.

Muying returned to the court with Deng Yu's bones and a large number of "captures".

Because of the foreshadowing of these days.

It is said that from the west gate of the imperial city to the vicinity of the palace city, the people along the way were like a long queue. Zhu Yuanzhang and Prince Zhu Biao even went out of the city gate to greet them in person!
  Pull his coffin!

The first rewards were distributed one after another in the afternoon of the same day.

Zhongshu Province.

Since Zhang Guance was beheaded. The position of Zhongshu Sheren has always been vacant. Hu Weiyong seemed to be a warning to himself. During this period, he personally handled everything.

Of course, there are still deputies.

And this time, in addition to the familiar acquaintances from before, in order to fill the vacancy of Zhang Guance, he specially used "Li You" who was transferred back from other places!
  Its identity is also very special.

The son of the younger brother of former Prime Minister Li Shan.

Hu Weiyong also betrothed his niece to him, which can be regarded as a true one of his own.

And this time.

Li Wentai, the Minister of Household Affairs, looked disappointed.

He stared at Hu Weiyong with a lamenting tone.

"Prime Minister, it seems that our efforts during this period are completely hopeless."

"Your Majesty has made up his mind, the vassals..."

"Don't worry about it." Hu Weiyong waved his hand. At this time, even he himself had given up.

There was no emotion in his tone, "Your Majesty is also thinking about our Ming Dynasty. As he said, the prince who sends the country to the dynasty is much better than the hero."

"But I just don't know how many people this move will chill."

While talking.

Hu Weiyong suddenly looked at Li You, "You have been away for many years, and you must have experienced enough to get hungry. Please tell me your opinion."

It can be seen that Hu Weiyong is serious and plans to train him as his nephew.

Li Wentai did not dare to neglect this young man with the same surname at all. After all, although the backer behind him was not obvious, his background was that no one in the Ming Dynasty dared to question it at all.

At this time, it seemed that he felt that he had been focused on.

Li You, who had been preparing for a long time, said softly:

"To be honest, all superior officials, during this period of time, everyone has been admonishing His Majesty, and the subordinate officials have also heard about it."

"Since Your Majesty has made up his mind, of course he cannot persuade you. Coupled with the atmosphere this time, the whole country has already arrived here. Your Majesty is even planning to give out rewards and even promote treasure banknotes at the end of the year!"

"During this period, the capital has made treasure banknotes more acceptable to the people through banks."

Li You said about his recent insights, "I saw with my own eyes that some people lined up in front of the bank early just to get the treasure notes to buy the precious silver."

"However, these banks don't know where they can get so much silver. As a result, there is more and more silver on the market, and even some private merchants are also selling it!"

"And this will bring the most direct effect..."

Li You's eyes lit up as he spoke.

"My dear Lords, it seems that the treasure banknotes are genuine and are being accepted more and more!"

Mention this.

Several ministers also looked happy.

After all, this is a very good thing.

Looking at everyone's expressions, Li You took advantage of this and said directly:

"In that case, why don't you superiors take a long-term view..."

He quickly said: "As the Prime Minister said, the vassals will not take care of them for now. When they arrive at the vassal territory, they only need to use some tricks, whether it is to confuse or seduce..."

"In this world, there is always a glamorous world, and without the discipline of the Holy Lords, are we still worried that these vassal kings, who are pampered and have supreme power in the vassal territory, will really... be as virtuous kings as Emperor Wen of Han Dynasty? ?”

As soon as this question came out.

Several people suddenly opened their eyes wide.

"So, when the torrent cannot be resisted, fortunately we will not resist it and watch it continue to rage. Only then will we be given the opportunity to correct the chaos."

"Before that, we have to control a yamen."

Li You's analysis is very accurate.

All the ministers nodded their heads in appreciation.

Li Wentai even subconsciously asked: "Yamen?"

Li You smiled and said: "I just said so much, haven't you guys reacted yet?"

Li You moved his eyes towards Hu Weiyong and noticed that the latter nodded to him.

Then he said unabashedly: "Qianzhuang!"

As soon as these two words came out.

Several people suddenly came back to their senses.

Li Wentai was pleasantly surprised at first, and then said in annoyance: "The bank is a property of the nobles. It is a compromise made by your majesty to the nobles and the vassal king. It is to exchange financial power for military power! As early as when we had the first banquet, we I just thought about it...but..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was directly interrupted by Li You.

"Of course His Majesty will not agree, but what I want to say is in a roundabout way."

"What's on top of the bank?"

Li Wentai was stunned, "I already said he was a noble..."

Before he finished speaking, he realized something and hurriedly said: "Are you talking about that... Bao Chao Li Si?"

"Exactly!"

Li You smiled and said: "Although the Holy One has given the nobles wealth and honor so that they can open a bank, you must understand that the only person who has been actually managing the bank and has nominal control over it is the Treasurer's Office!"

"The one you honor is for profit, and the one sent by the Holy Spirit is for supervision."

"And this promotion must be ours."

"How much does Your Majesty value it? He even wants to set up multiple places, and the Tibetans who were conquered this time will all be involved..."

Li Wentai said distressedly: "You don't need to say this, everyone can see it clearly during this period."

"However, Su Guiyuan is now firmly seated. Besides, after Zhang She...that evil beast happened last time, His Majesty has already secretly investigated the Zhongshu Province. It is not appropriate to make any further moves at this time..."

Li Wentai’s words are obviously Hu Weiyong’s words as well.

Thinking of Zhang Guance, Hu Weiyong was even filled with anger.

But the next moment.

But Li You smiled slightly, "You are trapped again."

"Who said... we want to target that Su Tiju!"

Uh?
  As soon as these words came out, Li Wentai frowned, and Hu Weiyong couldn't help but look up.

However, Li You said again: "Su Tiju has worked hard during these days, so that Baochao Tiju can achieve what he has done now!"

"This... is gong!"

Li You smiled even more heartily, "If you have merit, you should be rewarded."

"Since His Majesty intends to reward merit again at the end of the year, how could it not be without Su Guiyuan, who has been working diligently to promote treasures for more than half a year?"

Speaking of this, Li You said again:
  "Of course, everyone knows that Su Guiyuan doesn't have much that deserves attention except for his stubbornness... What we have to care about has always been Qilin'er who is in the main hall and has been praised by the entire capital these days! "

"Although he is young, because Jian is in the emperor's heart and has always interacted with his eldest grandson, he must not be underestimated!"

"Compared to Su Guiyuan...he is a trouble..."

"Therefore, the previous bad relations, the views of looking down upon, etc., must be discarded!"

"Since rewards are based on merit, let Su Guiyuan be promoted."

Li You's words obviously gave everyone a different perspective.

only……

Li Wentai still asked: "Your Majesty attaches so much importance to the Baochao Promotion Division, and it is impossible to change the general at this important moment."

Li You quickly said: "So we need an opportunity."

Just as he was talking, Li You suddenly took out two things from his arms and spread them out on the table.

Everyone, including Hu Weiyong, couldn't help but look at it, and their eyes suddenly narrowed at this sight.

I saw two treasure banknotes on the table!
  Exactly the same, consistent!
  "This...is this?" Li Wentai asked.

Li You hurriedly said: "As you can see, they are all treasure notes, but do you know what is the difference here?"

Li Wentai and a group of officials picked it up one by one, looked left and right, and found that they couldn't notice anything at all.

In the end, it was Hu Weiyong who signaled that if the other party had something to say, speak quickly and there was no need to show off at this time.

Li You then said: "One of these is fake, and the other is real!"

As soon as these words came out, several people were immediately shocked. They looked again, but after looking for a long time, they couldn't find out which one was fake and which one was real.

Li Wentai was shocked and angry: "Are you so bold? Counterfeiting treasure banknotes?"

"Master Shangshu, I'm not that capable." Li You said leisurely: "Either we say that there are many outstanding people among the people..."

He took out one of them.

"This one is almost exactly the same as the real thing. Now, it has become popular among the people. The official also discovered it accidentally."

"I also want to take this opportunity to give a big gift to our Treasurer of the Zhongshu Province."

"Of course, if he can catch it, it will be a great gift. Come on, we can let him rise. Choose another promotion to open up the situation this time."

"And retreat..."

Li You's eyes gradually became indifferent, "There are more and more fake treasures among the people, and if this continues..."

"Then all the hard work these days will be in vain!"

(End of this chapter)