Hearing what Emperor Chongzhen said, Zhang Mingwei felt that it was necessary, so he made a suggestion: "I'm afraid it won't be possible for a while to organize trading companies to explore the roads in America. But this tree must be transplanted to the Ming Dynasty as soon as possible, but it is very useful." Necessary. Or you can ask Zheng Zhilong to think about it and send a fleet to bring this tree back to the Ming Dynasty on the grounds of doing business in South America!"
Zheng Zhilong is the pirate king on the southeast coast, and he is of course the most familiar with sea routes. Let him choose someone to go. This is currently the safest option at the official level.
As for organizing trading companies, at the moment, it may be difficult for the private sector to spend money to do this. After all, for those mineral matters, there needs to be a demonstration first.
As for the Ming Dynasty's management of North and South America, there was actually no rush. At least we have to wait until Nanyang gets it done first! Otherwise, if we aim too high, with the current strength of Ming Dynasty, we may not be able to expand more.
Emperor Chongzhen thought for a while and felt that what Zhang Mingwei said made sense. He immediately turned to Wang Erbiao and said, "Go and pass the order and ask Zheng Zhilong to come see me!"
"My slave obeys the order!" Upon hearing this, Wang Erbiao hurriedly agreed and left immediately.
When he arrived at the entrance of the palace, he happened to meet Wang Chengen returning, so he quickly called his godfather to explain the situation, appearing very well-behaved.
Naturally, Wang Chengen wouldn't say anything. He would just go as the emperor told him to.
After he entered the main hall, he found that Duke Xingguo was talking eloquently again. Emperor Chongzhen just glanced at him, and then immediately shifted his gaze to Duke Xingguo. He made no sound, returned to his seat, and listened to Xingguo What are you talking about?
"...I think that the current situation of doctors in Ming Dynasty is not enough to cope with the growth of Ming Dynasty's population." Zhang Mingwei said to Emperor Chongzhen, "And to ensure the growth of Ming Dynasty's population, we need more doctors. It is most convenient. To achieve this, we should train doctors just like academies!”
Hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen didn't say anything yet, but Du Yinxi frowned and said first: "My lord, medical skills are a way for doctors to make a living. How can we teach medical skills like this in an academy?"
"Yes, Duke!" Zuo Maodi, the censor of Zuodu, also said, "Furthermore, a doctor must be able to practice and be able to see and treat diseases. He cannot be brought in by a master with many years of experience!"
Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help but nodded after hearing this. He felt that Zhang Mingwei's thinking was too simple this time.
Although he is the emperor, it is not easy for him to ruin people's jobs.
Not to mention that cutting off people's money is like killing parents, but everyone may get sick and may need medical treatment, so we cannot offend the entire group of doctors casually.
However, after Zhang Mingwei heard this, he smiled lightly and said, "Aren't the medical soldiers under Princess Kunxing just a type of doctor?"
"..." Upon hearing this, everyone in the Wenhua Hall was stunned.
In their understanding, they thought that the kind of doctor Zhang Mingwei mentioned was the kind of imperial doctor, or at least the kind of doctor who sits in a pavilion. If they were the medical soldiers under Princess Kunxing, there would be no problem.
Originally, those medical soldiers only knew things like first-aid dressing on the battlefield. They were trained as a group and didn't take much time. You don’t have to take care of your apprentice for more than ten years like a master takes care of his apprentice. In that case, you don’t have the energy to take care of too much.
Just listen to Zhang Mingwei continue to say to them: "Although there are many doctors who cherish their own medicine, there are also many doctors who write books and are willing to make the medical skills they have learned public..."
China has always had such wise men since ancient times, so many books have been passed down and left their names in history.
Du Yinxi also thought about this and felt that he was a little bit villainous and a little embarrassed. However, when he looked at the others from the corner of his eye, he found that they were all listening to Duke Xingguo, so he relaxed and continued to listen to Duke Xingguo.
"...The imperial court can give honors to these doctors who are willing to recruit disciples. We can start with the simple ones, the ones that have the greatest impact on the people, such as Wen Po!" When Zhang Mingwei said this, his expression was very serious, "Look for Experienced stable women solve their worries, synthesize their experiences, compile a set of teaching materials, teach a group of stable women in the academy situation, and provide official status to deliver babies for the people. This can reduce the number of women giving birth to children. danger."
Without waiting for them to speak, Zhang Mingwei continued: "Breaks, injuries, etc. are common in the military. This is what medical soldiers learn. They can also summarize a set of teaching materials and teach them in the form of an academy. The official status is open to the public. Anything like this can be done. In this way, there will be more doctors in the Ming Dynasty, and everyone in the Ming Dynasty will benefit!"
"Sir, I think this method is acceptable!" After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen nodded and said, "This is something that benefits the people. What do you think?"
His last words were addressed to the Supervisor of Ceremonies and the Cabinet.
Du Yinxi felt guilty just now. When he heard this, he immediately responded: "Wei Chen feels that this matter is a matter of great merit, and the people will definitely praise the emperor for his great kindness!"
"Wei Chen seconded the proposal!" Others listened and followed suit.
This approach does not cut off people's financial opportunities, but the court will solve their worries. In this way, there is no fear that no doctor will be unwilling. As for the unwillingness of some individuals, it is of no importance to the court.
Seeing that they all agreed, Emperor Chongzhen looked at Zhang Mingwei. When he was about to speak, he heard Zhang Mingwei say to him first: "Also, in towns with a large population, it is better for the court to open a medical clinic. In this way, Physicians who graduated from academies can be arranged in these medical clinics to receive royal salaries, treat people, and solve their future problems, which can attract more talented people to become doctors. It can also facilitate the management of the court and summarize medical skills, which has many benefits. !”
"Isn't this medical center very big?" Emperor Chongzhen said while thinking, "It's a bit like a hospital!"
Zhang Mingwei smiled after hearing this, and immediately shook his head and said: "It's a bit similar, but this medical center is for the people, allowing people to have a place to see a doctor, and the medical fees can also be stipulated by the court, which can benefit the people and cultivate more people." Talented doctors benefit the people.”
After hearing this, Du Yinxi nodded immediately and said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, this is good governance, and the people will praise it!"
Generally speaking, Emperor Chongzhen would listen to Duke Xingguo's suggestions. At this time, I heard that the chief minister and ministers of the cabinet agreed first, let alone that.
So, Emperor Chongzhen smiled and nodded, and said to Zhang Mingwei: "Sir, if you have any ideas about this, please tell me!"
Zhang Mingwei had an idea, so he fully expressed his idea of re-establishing the Ming Dynasty's medical system.
In general, it was like the Imperial Medical Research Institute and the emperor's royal doctor. Then set up hospitals and medical schools similar to those of later generations in the city, and those who are successful can be promoted to the Taiyuan Hospital.
Such a system can ensure that the people of Ming Dynasty have a place to see a doctor, thereby reducing the attrition caused by disease.
After listening to Zhang Mingwei's entire idea, Emperor Chongzhen and others asked some detailed questions, and Zhang Mingwei answered them one by one based on the experience of later generations. In the end, Emperor Chongzhen nodded with satisfaction and told Du Yinxi: "The cabinet will take the lead and implement this matter as soon as possible!"
From proposing the physician structure system to actually implementing it, there is still a lot to do, and it is also related to the affairs of multiple yamen. For example, the construction of medical schools and hospitals is related to the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household Affairs, and the court titles of doctors are also related to some negotiations between the Imperial Hospital, the Ministry of Rites, and even the Ministry of Personnel.
Zhang Mingwei no longer had to worry about these matters, and Du Yinxi and others took care of them.
The ultimate goal of all these is to ensure that the population of Ming Dynasty can grow as quickly as possible, to provide manpower for Ming Dynasty to compete for global hegemony, and to benefit the people of Ming Dynasty.
Whether it is the emperor or others, their interests are the same.
Because it was necessary to establish an academy such as a medical school, the final result of the discussion was that the Ming Dynasty Capital Academy was renamed to the Ming Dynasty Capital University, which was further divided into medical school, physics school, etc.; and the reason why it was a university was that the Ming Dynasty Capital Academy was also established. Middle school and Daming Jingshi Primary School.
Of course, the design of this cultural system was naturally proposed by Zhang Mingwei. If you ask others, you can't think of a large, middle or primary school.
It can be said that during this period, Zhang Mingwei focused on the establishment of the Ming system. First there is the medical system, then there is the education system, and there will be more in the future!
From a certain point of view, in ancient times, there was no stratification of the academic system. After learning from one teacher, you would then learn from a more knowledgeable teacher.
Classification into universities, middle schools, and primary schools based on age and the system of knowledge learned makes it easier to train students in large numbers and to popularize education with greater possibility.
It can be said that these are Zhang Mingwei's new learning, which is a manifestation of the science and technology of later generations in this era.
According to Zhang Mingwei's plan, after this step is realized and implemented for a period of time, it will be connected with the imperial examination. For example, if you are promoted from elementary school to middle school, you can be a boy; and if you are promoted from middle school to university, you can be a scholar. As for the university level, then let’s separate the candidates into candidates and Jinshi.
If you do it step by step in this way, it will be easy to be accepted by others and it will come naturally; if you do it in one step and directly say that new learning should be included in the imperial examination, it will be tested like the Four Books and Five Classics, which will make the original scholars resist.
From Zhang Mingwei's perspective, the New Deal he implements, that is, the innovation of the old system, is to minimize resistance and, ideally, make everyone happy. If it really doesn't work, if there is a fundamental conflict of interest, then the toughest measures will be taken. A simple example is that the new learning greatly damaged the Confucius family in Qufu.
It is obviously impossible to get the Confucian family in Qufu to support the new learning. The result of the conflict between the two parties was that the Kong family in Qufu was gone.
While Zhang Mingwei was focusing on these matters, the changes in public opinion in the capital or the capital were beyond his imagination.
