In the next few days, Chen Jingke was obsessed with Xu Da's affairs.
First, he went to his home and gave him preliminary treatment, and then he could do the subsequent decoction and dressing change himself.
There was a small episode in the middle.
Xu Zengshou learned that his father was terminally ill and that only Chen Jingke could cure him. Not to mention how embarrassing it was.
On the first day of class in the main hall, he was dragged into trouble by Chen Jingke.
Despite his young age, he was a man with clear grudges and mustered up the courage to apologize to Chen Jingke.
Chen Jingke had forgotten about this a long time ago, so naturally he wouldn't hold on to it.
On the contrary, Xu Da was very angry when he learned about this.
If it weren't for Chen Jingke's persuasion, a beating would have been inevitable.
Even so, he was punished by kneeling in the ancestral hall for an hour.
After that, Chen Jingke had someone build a set of small distillation and reaction vessels to extract allicin.
Allicin, as the name suggests, is a sulfide obtained from garlic.
Crush the garlic and let it sit for fifteen minutes, waiting for the elements in it to react chemically.
Then soak it in alcohol and take the upper filtrate.
After some simple processing, it can be used.
The key point is that this thing has no side effects. Even if the extraction is wrong, it will have no effect at most and it will not kill people.
Unlike penicillin and the like, it is not pure enough and can be compared to potent poisons.
This is another reason why Chen Jingke dare not engage in antibiotics.
The extraction process is simple to say, but it still requires a little skill to actually do it.
It also took Chen Jingke several days to figure out a more feasible production process.
Finally, I got allicin in a decent concentration.
Xu Da trusted him very much and wanted to take it immediately.
But Chen Jingke insisted on testing the medicine first.
So I found a few injured prisoners from the prison, and after taking it, I found that the effect was surprisingly good.
Several prisoners who were about to die from inflammation actually improved one after another after taking it for a few days.
Several people with mild symptoms recovered immediately.
This effect was so good that Chen Jingke was a little surprised.
But then I thought about it and realized what was going on. The bodies of ancient people had not yet been baptized by antibiotics.
Even low concentrations of allicin are very effective for them and can be called a miracle drug.
Seeing the efficacy of allicin with their own eyes, Zhu Yuanzhang, Xu Da and others were shocked again.
They thought that this medicine would be effective, but they did not expect that the effect would be so obvious.
Also being tested are traditional Chinese medicine disinfectants.
Although the effect is not as good as that of allicin, it is still significantly improved.
The key is that it is simple to make. Just prepare the medicinal materials and boil them in a large pot.
The medicinal decoction can be sprayed in the air to block the spread of disease, and can also be used to wash wounds and treat inflammation.
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately decided to use disinfectant as a standing drug in the army.
As for garlic, prepare some as well.
Although the effectiveness of allicin is short-lived and the production process is too complicated to be promoted on a large scale, it can be prepared in small amounts to treat seriously injured people.
The two medicines are combined to maximize the effect.
But then a headache came.
"Chen Jingke has made great achievements many times. We said before that we would suppress him and reward him in the future."
"But it's not an option to keep doing this. What do you think we should reward him with?"
"How about just like Biao'er said and let him be the consort?"
Ma Xiuying said angrily: "Are you giving me a reward? It's clearly repaying kindness with hatred."
Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly became unhappy: "Sister, we don't like to hear this. Are you wronging him by marrying our daughter?"
"If you say that, we are not happy to let him be our consort."
Ma Xiuying rolled her eyes and said sternly: "It is easy to colden people's hearts if you keep suppressing the appointment. However, he is too young, so it is not good for him to be given an official position directly."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "This is where we are in trouble."
Anything that is good in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. If you come to the fore too early in the officialdom, you are more likely to become the target of public criticism.
Ma Xiuying smiled and said: "If you can't reward him, just reward his parents."
Zhu Yuanzhang slapped his thigh and said, "Oh, look, I'm so confused that I forgot that I can show favor to my parents."
"I will issue an edict to confer the title of fifth-grade royal decree on his mother Feng."
Ma Xiuying shook her head and said: "That's too low. Based on his merits, he is a third-grade lady at least."
"But considering his age, let's call him a fourth-grade noble man."
First, if the seal is too high, it can easily arouse jealousy.
Secondly, Chen Jingke will definitely make meritorious deeds in the future. If he is awarded a high title now, he will be unblockable in the future.
As for why I only show my gratitude to my mother and not to my father.
This is also an ancient rule. Under normal circumstances, living male elders will not be favored.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Okay, that's it. We'll let someone draw up the decree."
Ma Xiuying said: "What are you doing in a hurry? Have you thought about what credits you have written?"
Zhu Yuanzhang said in confusion: "Isn't it just to treat you and Ying'er, and then to offer the divine medicine?"
"It is not appropriate for outsiders to know about the cabinet, imperial examinations, and the donation of treasures and banknotes for the time being. We can only keep it hidden for now."
Ma Xiuying nodded, then shook her head and said, "Even if you are not stupid enough, you can't mention my illness."
Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a while and understood the reason: "Yes, if the outside world knows that you are seriously ill, I am afraid that the officials will immediately become panicked."
While he was rectifying the imperial court, the ministers were already very nervous.
Ma Xiuying is the last refuge in the hearts of the ministers. Any problem with her will lead to serious consequences.
"Okay, then just write down the credit for saving Ying'er and offering the divine medicine."
"And these two merits are just enough to be awarded a fourth-grade honorable person, so they won't cause any criticism."
Later, Zhu Yuanzhang issued an order that Chen Jingke first performed meritorious service in saving his grandson, and now he also presented the miracle medicine. He was rewarded for both merits and his mother, Feng, was granted the rank of fourth-grade honorable person.
When the officials of the Ministry of Etiquette appeared at the gate with the imperial edict and the respectful people's clothes, seals and other items, Feng was so excited that she almost fainted.
On the contrary, Chen Yuan, who had been unreliable in jumping out before, behaved surprisingly steadily.
Under the guidance of officials from the Ministry of Rites, the canonization ceremony was completed.
Chen Jingke only learned of this incident afterwards, and was very moved. He quickly found Zhu Yuanzhang to express his gratitude.
Zhu Yuanzhang wanted this effect. After encouraging him, he specially gave him a few days off to go home and accompany his parents.
Chen Jingke did not delay and immediately left the palace and rushed home.
The canonization of a fourth-grade woman was not a big deal or a small matter.
But there are bound to be many people visiting the home to give gifts and try to build relationships.
Just think about Fan Jin. He just won the imperial examination, and local big businessmen came to make friends one after another.
They give away fields, they give money to servants, and some people want to sell themselves into slavery.
What's more, he is a respectful person of the fourth grade, and Chen Jingke is also his grandson's companion.
There will only be more people coming and going.
Chen Jingke was afraid that they would not understand the tricks and be deceived.
When I arrived at my door, I found a long queue outside. The purpose of these people was self-evident.
He was even more worried.
(End of chapter)
