Anti-Qing: Starting from the Jintian Uprising

Chapter 403 Ward Classification
The First Royal Hospital of the Tang Dynasty.

Special ward!

In addition to various departments, the First Royal Hospital of the Tang Dynasty also has a special inpatient area to accommodate patients.

Among them, the wards are divided into four levels.

The first is the primary ward, which has three beds in one ward and is prepared for ordinary patients.

The ordinary patients mentioned here are wealthy businessmen from all over the place, not real ordinary people.

If you are an ordinary person, you won’t be able to get a place in the Royal Hospital.

The second is the intermediate ward, which only has one bed and an independent bathroom. To get this kind of ward, you need more than just money. You also need certain connections and power, otherwise it won’t be your turn.

The third is the premium ward, which, in addition to an independent bathroom, is also equipped with study, kitchen, living room, lounge and other supporting facilities. It is prepared for high-ranking officials in the court.

At the very least, one must be a third-rank official or earl or above to enjoy such treatment.

The fourth is a special ward, a single-family villa with a quiet view where you won’t be disturbed.

It is also equipped with an operating room, an emergency room, a guard room, and a team of doctors on duty in rotation, so the treatment is basically maximum.

As for the people who can stay there, they must be the real core senior officials in the court, such as Luo Dagang, one of the ministers under the State Military Affairs Council and a member of the small team of the Grand Council, to be qualified.

Of course, Li Yi also prepared a special ward for himself.

It's just that because he is in good health, he has never used it.

In the ward, there was a violent cough, as if the lungs were going to be coughed out.

Luo Dagang was lying on the hospital bed, his face pale.

This strong, heroic and free-spirited man, suffering from long-term illness, is getting worse day by day.

Now, he has become almost exhausted.

Beside the bed, the plump Su Sanniang was wiping her eyes with red eyes.

Luo Dagang opened his eyes and spoke to Su Sanniang.

"I, I'm afraid I can't do it."

"From now on, all family affairs will be handed over to you, Sanniang..."

Luo Dagang's voice was very weak.

Su Sanniang just nodded vigorously, feeling more and more sad, but unable to speak.

After several years of fighting, the world was finally at peace and good days were about to come, but Luo Dagang fell ill.

Luo Dagang continued.

"Now, the only person I am worried about is Qingchuan."

"After I leave, Qingchuan will have to trouble Madam to take care of him..."

Not long after Luo Dagang and Su Sanniang got married, Su Sanniang became pregnant and gave birth to a son.

Named Luo Qingchuan by Luo Dagang, he is just over two years old this year.

When Luo Dagang was seriously ill, the only person he was worried about was his son.

As for his wife and daughter, he was not too worried.

Needless to say, her daughter Luo Caiyu is now the Empress of the Tang Dynasty, and her grandson Li Zai is the Crown Prince. In addition, she and Li Yi have a harmonious relationship, so her position as Empress is very stable.

Of course, Luo Dagang doesn’t need to worry!
Su Sanniang was also a leader of a rebel army and had good relations with all the bigwigs of the Tiandihui faction in the court.

Moreover, she now holds an official position in the court and has imperial edicts, so she doesn't have to worry.

In comparison, the only person who required him to take more care was his young son.

Just as Luo Dagang was about to give Su Sanniang some more instructions on how to take care of and educate her son, a notification sounded outside the ward.

Soon, a guard came in to report.

"Sir, Secretary Zhang is outside asking for a meeting."

Upon hearing this, Luo Dagang agreed immediately.

"Invite people in!"

Upon hearing this, the guard nodded and left.

Not long after, he returned, and behind him was Zhang Zhidong.

Zhang Zhidong walked to Luo Dagang's bed, bowed slightly, and then spoke.

"I greet Duke Xin. I hope Duke Xin is safe and sound."

"I am here on the orders of Your Majesty to deliver medicine to Duke Xin."

As he spoke, Zhang Zhidong took out the wooden box that Li Yi had given him.

And gave the penicillin to the doctor waiting nearby.

When the doctor saw the medicine, he was surprised at first, then he said with some sudden enlightenment.

"Secretary Zhang, may I ask if this is penicillin?"

"Could it be that the Pharmaceutical Research Institute has already released the results?"

Since this doctor was able to work in the First Royal Hospital of the Tang Dynasty and was sent to treat Luo Dagang, his status was naturally not low.

He has an idea of ​​Datang's current research direction in medicine.

Well, the effects of penicillin were no secret to him.

Zhang Zhidong just nodded and said.

"It's penicillin."

As for the origin of the medicine, he did not explain and chose not to mention it.

After hearing this, the doctor wisely did not ask any further questions.

Since Zhang Zhidong didn't tell him, it must be Zhang Zhidong's reasoning. There might be some unspeakable secrets involved.

In this case, the doctor would naturally not be so ignorant as to continue asking questions.

Seeing this, Su Sanniang said with some excitement.

"So, in this case, the Master's illness can be cured?"

Upon hearing this, the doctor nodded immediately.

"Master Su is right."

"With this new medicine, there is indeed hope for the lord's illness."

As he was talking, the doctor ordered people to prepare the medicine for Luo Dagang. First, a skin test was done, and after confirming that Luo Dagang was not allergic, the injection was officially carried out.

As the medicine was injected into his body through the syringe, Luo Dagang, who was already very weak, fell into a deep sleep.

The doctor carefully examined Luo Dagang's body again and then spoke.

"The master's health is still the same as before, very weak."

"Whether it will get better depends on tonight."

"If the Master can recover a little after tonight, there is still hope."

"If the Master's condition doesn't improve after tonight, I'm afraid..."

The doctor didn't say anything else.

But everyone understood the deeper meaning of his words.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Zhidong clasped his fists towards Su Sanniang and said.

"Sir Su, since the medicine has been given to the Duke, I must go back and report to His Majesty."

"I'll take my leave first!"

You know, Su Sanniang was one of the leaders of the rebel army and a famous female general in the Taiping Army.

After submitting to the Tang Dynasty, she also received an official position and now holds a high position. She is now the Deputy Minister of the Propaganda Department under the State Council, responsible for propaganda matters.

Although his power is not as great as Luo Dagang's, he is also an important official in the court and his status is not low.

That's why Zhang Zhidong called himself a humble official in front of Su Sanniang.

Su Sanniang nodded and politely returned the greeting.

"Thank you Secretary-General Zhang for making this special trip."

“I’m so ashamed!”

Su Sanniang also had a very good attitude towards Zhang Zhidong, Li Yi's confidant.

The reason is simple. Everyone should understand that the secretary around the leader must not be offended.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Zhidong said no more and left with a fist salute.

After Zhang Zhidong left, Su Sanniang turned her attention back to Luo Dagang.

There was obvious worry in his eyes.

……

"Duke Xin, have you used the medicine?"

Li Yi was flipping through the report that Zhang Lexing sent back from outside the Great Wall, and while reading it, he asked Zhang Zhidong questions.

Zhang Zhidong heard this and immediately said

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Duke Xin has already taken the medicine."

"The doctor said that if Duke Xin's condition improves after tonight, his illness can be cured."

Li Yi nodded and said.

"Well, so good."

As he spoke, Li Yi suddenly frowned.

Because he saw a piece of news in the military newspaper in his hand.

Zhang Lexing secretly reported that the Eastern Qing had sent envoys to the grassland in an attempt to win over the Sunite tribe and jointly attack and destroy the Western Qing.

Looking at this news, Li Yi couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

The key to this news is that Dongqing is going to take action against Xiqing.

In this case, is there any chance for the Tang Dynasty to get involved?

Not to mention anything else, if Dongqing and Xiqing fight.

Then, the Tang Dynasty could take advantage of this war to further weaken the power of the Qing court.

He even launched the Northern Expedition, taking advantage of this opportunity to destroy the Qing Dynasty in one fell swoop and complete the great cause of destroying the Qing Dynasty.

After pondering for a long time, Li Yi finally spoke.

"Pass on my order to summon all the ministers of the Military Affairs Council to discuss the matter."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhidong clasped his fists in agreement, then turned around and went out to pass on the order.

Since Li Yi set up a special office for the Grand Council and the Cabinet in the Old Summer Palace, as soon as Li Yi's order was issued, everyone in the Grand Council arrived at Jiuzhou Qingyan.

Li Yi met everyone in the study.

He first ordered everyone to take their seats, and then Li Yi continued speaking.

"A military report has been sent from Zhang Lexing outside the pass."

"They have successfully reached the Sunite camp and completed the raid on the Sunite tribe. After one battle, the victory is complete."

"However, after the war, Zhang Lexing and others interrogated prisoners. According to the prisoners' confession, the Eastern Qing sent people to contact the Sonid tribe, preparing to attack and destroy the Western Qing from both sides."

"I intend to take advantage of this opportunity of internal strife in the Qing Dynasty to send troops to the border to recover Liaodong. Tell me, all the ministers, does the Military Affairs Council have any rules?"

The reason why the Tang Dynasty suspended the use of military forces outside the Great Wall after it recovered the capital.

The main reason was that the Tang Dynasty at that time had to focus its main energy on the direction within the Great Wall.

Li Yi planned to unify the areas within the Great Wall first, and then integrate the forces to attack the areas outside the Great Wall.

Now, with Shi Dakai personally going to Beijing to accept the enthronement, the three provinces of Henan, Shaanxi and Gansu submitted, and the areas within the Great Wall were finally successfully unified.

The Tang army's heavy troops deployed in Shandong and Anhui to guard against the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom were successfully rescued and could be mobilized again.

In this case, the best time would be to take advantage of the internal strife among the Qing Dynasty outside the Great Wall to deploy military force there.

If I really miss this opportunity, I don’t know when I will have such a good opportunity again!

Therefore, Li Yi made the decision to send troops outside the Great Wall at this time.

As soon as Li Yi said this, everyone in the Grand Council began to praise him for his wisdom.

Upon hearing this, Zuo Zongtang, the leader of the Grand Council, stood up, saluted first, and then spoke.

"Your Majesty, I think that the Tang Dynasty does not need to rush to send troops outside the Great Wall, but should first instigate internal strife between the Eastern Qing and Western Qing."

"After the internal strife between Eastern Qing and Western Qing breaks out and both sides suffer losses, it will be the best time for our army to march out of the border, march north to Liaodong and the grasslands, and settle the matter in one fell swoop."

(End of this chapter)