Chinese medicine: from rural hospitals to top three hospitals in Kyoto

Chen Yang's face was calm, but he was very clear in his mind. Cui Chengmin's move could be said to kill two birds with one stone.

If I refuse, they can make a big fuss about being conservative, ignoring the patient's condition, and delaying treatment; if I accept, it is tantamount to implicitly admitting that their medicines and methods are better, and they will inevitably have more excuses to intervene in the treatment later, or even make secret moves.

Moreover, it is unknown whether the special usage of the so-called "Hundred-Year Blood Armor" is true or false, and whether there are any hidden dangers.

"We appreciate Master Cui's kindness."

Chen Yang said calmly, "However, the use of medicine is like the use of soldiers; a slight error can lead to a huge mistake. President Li's treatment plan is an organic whole. The selection, preparation, and dosage of each herb must be consistent with the overall prescription. The risks of rashly changing the source of medicine, especially using so-called 'secret medicines' with unknown medicinal properties, are difficult to predict."

Cui Chengmin's face darkened. "Director Chen, do you not trust our herbs and medical skills? Are you afraid that if you use our medicine to cure the president, it will make you look inferior to Korean medicine?"

It's another provocation, and it puts a big hat on someone.

Wen Haodong's face turned red with anger. Just as he was about to retort, Chen Yang raised his hand to stop him.

Chen Yang looked at Cui Chengmin and suddenly smiled. "Master Cui, you're worrying too much. It's not that I don't believe it, but it's my duty to be cautious. Since Master Cui is so confident in your country's 'Blood Armor', how about we do a simple comparative test on the spot? That would also put Vice President Li and everyone else at ease."

"How to test?" Choi Sung-min narrowed his eyes.

"It's very simple."

Chen Yang said, "Take equal amounts of the 'blood armor' you brought and the pangolin scales from our warehouse. Use the same amount of water and heat to boil each for half an hour. Observe the color and smell of the decoction. Ask Vice President Li and a few others to taste the difference in taste. While we can't fully measure the medicinal effects, we can still get a glimpse of the texture, purity, and cooking time of the medicinal materials."

This proposal was reasonable and Li Zairong immediately agreed.

Choi Sung-min was in a difficult situation and had to agree.

He was quite confident in the "blood armor" he brought with him, believing that it would never lose to the "ordinary stuff" in Chen Yang's warehouse.

Soon, two cups of decocted medicine were brought up.

The decoction made from pangolin scales in the International Center's warehouse is light amber in color, slightly fishy, ​​and has a hint of vinegar aroma, which comes from the vinegar quenching process.

However, the decoction made from the "Hundred-Year Blood Armor" provided by Choi Sung-min was much darker in color, almost dark red, and had a stronger and more fishy smell, even with a hint of imperceptible sourness.

Chen Yang picked up two cups of medicine, looked at them carefully, smelled them, and frowned slightly.

He handed two cups of medicine to Li Zairong: "Vice President Li, you can feel it."

Although Li Zairong didn't understand, he could clearly feel that the smell of the "Blood Armor" liquid was more pungent and the color was not so pure.

He took a sip of the decoction from the storehouse herbs and found it only slightly bitter, but tolerable. Then he tried the "Blood Armor" decoction, but it had a strong fishy and astringent taste, with a strange sour taste, which made him frown.

Sit down!

Chen Yang then slowly said, "Master Cui, your 'Century-Old Blood Armor' is dark brown in color and has a fishy, ​​sour smell. If my guess is correct, it's probably not a truly century-old armor, but rather one grown using special methods like blood soaking and fermentation, accelerated over a short period of time, or perhaps improperly stored, and has deteriorated. This type of medicinal material may appear potent, but in reality, it contains numerous impurities, and its medicinal properties are dry, strong, and impure. Using it on a weak body will not only be of no benefit, but may actually increase the burden on the liver and kidneys and induce hidden evil."

Cui Chengmin's face turned pale instantly after Chen Yang revealed his true intention. He pointed at Chen Yang, his lips trembling, "You...you are slandering me!"

Chen Yang ignored him and turned to Li Zairong, saying firmly, "Vice President Li, this medicine must not be used! I will find another way to deal with the medicinal materials. Please give me another day."

Li Zairong looked at Cui Chengmin's guilty look and understood what was going on. He was frightened and disgusted with Cui Chengmin and the others to the extreme. He glanced at the three of them coldly and said to Chen Yang solemnly, "Everything is up to Dr. Chen!"

Choi Sung-min and the other two ended up making things worse and left in a mess.

After this incident, they completely lost their voice in front of Li Zairong, and even their qualification to "observe" became precarious.

But the problem Chen Yang faced was not solved - top-quality pangolin scales were still nowhere to be found.

Just as Chen Yang was considering whether to take the risk of using the warehouse inventory and adjusting the prescription to make up for the lack of medicinal strength, an unexpected phone call came in.

The caller was Chu Yiyun.

"Xiao Chen, I heard that you are looking for top-quality pangolin scales that are over a hundred years old?" Chu Yiyun went straight to the point.

Chen Yang was surprised and delighted: "Mr. Chu, how did you know? Do you have it?"

Chu Yiyun's hearty laughter came from the other end of the phone: "How can I have such a good thing? It's just a few old friends who heard about your situation and used some connections to help you find it."

"This item is a treasured possession of an old friend of mine. It's a genuine century-old armor, made using traditional methods. The quality is absolutely impeccable. I've sent someone to deliver it to you. It should arrive tonight."

A warm feeling suddenly surged in Chen Yang's heart.

Although Chu Yiyun and other elders usually don't interfere much in the affairs of Kyoto International Medical Center, they always silently support him behind the scenes at critical moments.

"Thank you, Mr. Chu!" Chen Yang said excitedly.

"Thank you, we're all family.

Chu Yiyun said with relief: "Work hard and show those who look down on Chinese medicine!"

"But, Xiao Chen, you have to be careful. I heard that some people in Country H won't give up easily. The treatment has reached a critical stage, so you have to be more cautious."

Chu Yiyun, Song Luojun and Wen Xiuping all had the same opinion on the masters from Country H.

It seems that this is not just personal prejudice.

"I understand. Thank you, Mr. Chu, for your concern."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yang breathed a sigh of relief.

That night, Chu Yiyun sent someone to deliver the medicinal materials. Chen Yang checked them personally and found that they were indeed the best of the best!

The scales were golden in color, crisp in texture, and had a light fishy aroma without a trace of foul smell. This was exactly the medicine he had been dreaming of!

The problem of medicinal materials has been solved and the last obstacle has been cleared.

Chen Yang immediately set about preparing to launch the second phase of intensive treatment for Li Hongming.

Before the second phase of treatment began, Chen Yang once again convened the medical team for a final confirmation of the plan.

"The 'Zhi Sui Hua Gu Fang' is a powerful herb. Although it uses a large number of Yin-nourishing and blood-nourishing herbs as auxiliary ingredients, its main herbs, such as pangolins and earthworms, are extremely powerful in removing and dispelling blood stasis."

Chen Yang reminded everyone: "Although Li Hongming's body has recovered slightly, his foundation is still weak. Using this medicine is like sending elite soldiers to attack Huanglong directly. There are risks and opportunities."

Chen Yang looked at Wen Haodong and Xun Jiahong and said, "Second brother, acupuncture should focus on Zusanli, Sanyinjiao, Taixi, and Shenshu. Use the method of tonification and add moxibustion after acupuncture. Be sure to protect the spleen and stomach and nourish the innate."

"Jiahong, be sure to personally supervise the decoction. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for forty minutes. Remove the residue and re-boil. Combine the liquid and take it warm in three doses. Monitor your vital signs before and after taking the medicine. Report any slight changes to me immediately."