Human research on bacteria and viruses originated after Leeuwenhoek invented the microscope in 1683. From then on, humans finally had an understanding of the microscopic biological world, and areas invisible to the naked eye could finally be witnessed with their own eyes.
After more than two hundred years of accumulation, Europe has now formed a very complete theory of bacteriology, has also conducted in-depth research on some epidemic diseases, and there are already signs of breakthroughs in hidden bacteriology.
The doctors in this mountain did not feel such a breakthrough, but Xiao Letian knew very well that the last big breakthrough in in-depth research on bacteriology was the birth of antibiotics.
Penicillin can be said to be an epoch-making research in the history of human medicine. Although it was only an accidental discovery, accidents are inevitable.
In 1921, Fleming discovered a strange green mold in a bacterial petri dish that he accidentally neglected to clean, and this mold actually had the ability to devour other harmful bacteria.
Therefore, penicillin was not invented, but it has existed in the earth for a long time and was discovered by accident.
Of course, this kind of discovery is also based on the accumulation of more than two hundred years of experience in bacteriology and microbiology research. You must have a microscope, various culture methods, and experience in bacterial screening... All kinds of basic work are required. Only when the foundation is strong will Lady Luck pick out such a lucky person in this industry to promote the development of history.
Since it was discovered rather than invented, this gave Xiao Letian an opportunity to take advantage of it. Isn't it just a matter of manpower, time and experience? It’s not a high-tech gadget. Why can’t we Chinese be the first to discover penicillin?
With this belief, Xiao Letian began to secretly fund Dr. Huang Xie and Dr. Buck, spending no less than 300,000 to 400,000 silver dollars each year on bacteriology research.
Don't think that three or four hundred thousand silver dollars is very small. Compared with military research, three or four hundred thousand silver dollars is indeed not a big sum of money. But compared with his fellow doctors in Europe, Buck is almost suffocating with happiness.
Even if a medical university in the UK can receive 10,000 to 20,000 pounds in scientific research funding each year, it is considered a lot. There is no such good boss as Xiao Letian in the world.
There must be a brave man to win a big reward. On a lonely island somewhere in the Pacific, it is a dangerous bacteriology research site. More than 200 medical staff are cultivating bacteria all year round, using the theory of mutual regeneration to find the one that can kill The mysterious elf of harmful bacteria.
This is a top secret within the Chinese clan. Except for the CIA director Wang Huaiyuan who has some clues about it, the other three kings have no idea that this kind of research exists.
Dr. Buck and Dr. Huang Xie have already vaguely touched on the clues. Although Xiao Letian did not give them a clear improvement, Xiao Letian at least pointed out a general direction for the scientific researchers.
Using beneficial bacteria to eliminate harmful bacteria and restore the body to health, isn't this what the ancient Chinese said, 'using the barbarian to fight the barbarian'?
In fact, sometimes scientific research is not that complicated. The most difficult thing is to find the direction, that is, to propose a theory. As long as a correct theory emerges, then subsequent scientific researchers can follow this theory and conduct countless experiments. After the failure, you can accumulate experience and achieve a big breakthrough in the technology tree.
It must be the existing theory of aerodynamics before the emergence of airplanes.
The existing theory of electricity had to be born before the application of direct current and alternating current could follow.
Even the manufacturing of battleships is the same. Without the 'dreadnought' design concept brought by Xiao Letian in his previous life, there would be no such legendary battleship from the Prussian shipyard.
Xiao Letian pointed out a correct path, and Dr. Buck and Dr. Huang Xie were determined to move forward without hesitation. As long as they were willing to invest money and energy, they believed that a breakthrough would be a matter of time.
Why did Doctor Huang and Buck insist on going ashore? Xiao Letian knew it without saying it. Can those who study bacteriology not study plague? This was originally their major, and now a very rare opportunity was right in front of them. How could they not be excited.
"Please, head of state, we are doctors and we cannot just watch the patients and remain indifferent... The canal has not been cleared yet, and there will still be a certain amount of time before we can set off. Let's save every one we can!"
Listening to Dr. Buck's pleading, Xiao Letian sighed, turned around and asked, "Ask the canal management staff, when can our fleet set off?"
The flagman quickly sent a signal to the pilot boat, and after a while the pilot boat sent back the signal.
"Reporting to the head of state, there are currently more than 40 merchant ships passing through the canal from south to north. This is the number of ships at this stage from the Great Bitter Lake to Port Suez... It will take at least 7 hours, after all these ships have passed , it will take us two hours to re-organize and enter..."
"If the medical team goes ashore, they will have about 9 hours of working time!"
"Enough! That's enough..." Doctor Huang said excitedly, "Nine hours are enough for us to find the source of this plague. By then, we can just leave some prescriptions for treating the disease to the locals. We don't have to participate directly. treat!"
Having said that, what else could Xiao Letian do? He could only nod his head and sent Ma Hui and Luo Houhou to bring a company of soldiers ashore for protection.
Before leaving, Wang Huaiyuan warned and urged, "You must be patient and don't conflict with the French, let alone the locals... If there is any situation, evacuate with the doctors immediately, remember this!"
"Yes! Sir, resolutely complete the mission..."
One after another, sampans were unmoored by soldiers. The so-called army of the Chinese were actually marines, and they were also very familiar with the business of fighting on board ships.
The sampans fixed by twelve cables were neatly untied and released into the sea in the hands of the soldiers, all at high speed and in an orderly manner.
It only takes forty seconds to launch a sampan into the water. It is as efficient as a group of people performing acrobatics, and even the British sailors were stunned.
"Oh my God? How did these Chinese people get trained? A group of people actually move as neatly as one person, and they cooperate so skillfully and tacitly! How many times of training does this take..."
The rope ladder was thrown down, and doctors wearing white coats and white hats and masks began to board the small boats carrying various boxes. Soon, among the many warships in the sea, a group of fourteen sampans began to pass through in an orderly manner.
The Zhiyuan officially sent a flag to the dock, "The Chinese are sending a medical team ashore to help you investigate the plague and assist in treatment. Please cooperate with the relevant departments... Please cooperate!"
As soon as the flag signal came out, there was a commotion on the sea. British warships and countless European merchant ships were talking about it, "God, are these Chinese crazy? They actually ventured into a plague-ridden city? Are they looking for death!"
