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

"It seems that Director Chen and Elder Lu share the same view," Wu Yongping said with a smile.

"Actually, I can understand the older generation of traditional Chinese medicine doctors like Mr. Lu."

Chen Yang smiled and said, "Whether it's Elder Chu, Elder Song, Elder Wen, Elder Lu, or others, they all have a special affection for traditional Chinese medicine."

Traditional Chinese medicine is an indigenous medical system of my country, which has accompanied Chinese civilization for more than 5,000 years. It has a long history and has flourished along with the prosperity of the Chinese nation.

"The history of traditional Chinese medicine is actually a unique history of China. Every practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine longs to see it flourish, endure, and be passed down continuously."

As he spoke, Chen Yang refilled Wu Yongping and Lu Yuanmin's teacups and continued, "Especially after the rise of Western medicine, some of the older generation inevitably developed a competitive spirit and were unwilling to have their own medicine surpassed or replaced..."

"Therefore, over the past century, many renowned TCM practitioners have sought change, and many have devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the cause, hoping that TCM can surpass Western medicine in terms of efficacy and the number of practitioners..."

Chen Yang paused for a moment before continuing, "But we still have to face reality. Traditional Chinese medicine has its advantages, but it also has disadvantages. We can't think about surpassing it in every aspect."

"If we try to surpass every aspect, we will go astray and go astray. This will not only fail to strengthen and promote traditional Chinese medicine, but may also tarnish its reputation and bring more negative effects to it."

"it is good!"

Lu Yuanmin couldn't help but slap his thigh and said with a smile, "What Xiao Chen said really hit the nail on the head. Traditional Chinese medicine has its advantages and disadvantages. We should look at the issue objectively."

"Traditional Chinese medicine takes a holistic approach, and it does have unique insights into some diseases. However, traditional Chinese medicine is very dependent on talent, and there are many limitations to learning it. Some people just can't learn traditional Chinese medicine."

Lu Yuanmin said, "To learn traditional Chinese medicine, there is a lot to learn and a lot to put in. We can learn from some aspects of Western medicine, but we cannot copy them completely."

Chen Yang and Lu Yuanmin got along better and better as they talked, and before they knew it, they had been chatting for more than two hours, and it was already past 10 p.m.

"Oh dear, I had such a great chat with Xiao Chen today that I forgot about the time and the important business at hand."

It was only after Wu Yongping reminded him that Lu Yuanmin remembered the purpose of his visit to Chen Yang today.

"Xiao Chen, Dean Wu and I are here today mainly for two things."

Lu Yuanmin said with a smile, "We are very happy that you, Xiao Chen, have brought people to our province. I have been looking forward to it every day."

“Many TCM departments in hospitals, or the TCM community, are like stagnant water and need some vitality.”

Lu Yuanmin said, "This year's Xinglin Competition was very well organized. Your idea of ​​leading a team to visit major hospitals and cultivate TCM talents is also very good. It can not only cultivate the contestants of the Xinglin Competition, but also bring things or new things to various places."

"So Dean Wu and I discussed it and decided to select a group of outstanding young talents from major hospitals in our province to compete against the excellent players you've brought, Xiao Chen!"

"PK?" Chen Yang asked.

"Correct."

Wu Yongping said with a smile, "It's a competition between the two sides, a contest between them, and it also lets some TCM experts and young talents from our province see the level of the outstanding students in this year's Xinglin Competition."

"On the one hand, it's about communication, and on the other hand, it's about putting some pressure on them," Wu Yongping said with a smile.

"Of course I have no problem with that, I'd be happy to do it," Chen Yang said with a smile.

"The second thing."

Lu Yuanmin said with a smile, "After the competition is over, I hope that you, Xiao Chen, can give a speech at the Provincial University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, not only for students, but also for practicing TCM doctors."

"this......"

Chen Yang was still pondering when Lu Yuanmin said with a smile, "Little Chen, you are now the future leader of the medical profession. The title of 'Yang Shen Cup' came from you, so you must not underestimate yourself."

"Okay, I agree," Chen Yang said with a smile.

In fact, the "Yangshen Cup" Medical Competition was a way for Chu Yiyun, Wen Xiuping and others to push Chen Yang to the position of leader of the medical profession. Given this, Chen Yang really couldn't keep a low profile.

Wen Xiuping, Chu Yiyun, and others are still alive, and Chen Yang is considered a junior. Once Elder Chu and others pass away, and the Xinglin Competition is held for another three to five sessions, by then, almost half of the people in the entire Xinglin community can be considered Chen Yang's disciples.

At that time, Chen Yang's position in the medical field was indeed unshakeable.

........

The "PK" proposal put forward by Lu Yuanmin and Wu Yongping quickly spread throughout the traditional Chinese medicine community in the province.

To many, this was not a simple academic exchange, but rather a formal and ceremonial test and response from the century-old Wu School of Medicine to the "new forces" from Kyoto.

Those in the know could sense the unusual tension involved.

The competition will be held in the century-old auditorium of the Provincial University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and will take place in two days.

At that time, not only will experts and professors from major hospitals and medical colleges in the province serve as judges, but also many media outlets and TCM enthusiasts will be present to observe, making it an unprecedented event.

The competition consists of three rounds: the first round is "theoretical debate," in which both sides conduct dialectical analysis of the provided complex cases and explain the treatment principles and prescriptions.

The second round of "prescription speed competition" tests the proficiency and accuracy of identifying and matching medicinal materials and composing prescriptions.

The third round, "Clinical Treatment," is the most anticipated part. Both parties will examine real patients on-site and provide treatment plans, which will be judged by the judging panel based on the rationality, innovation, and expected efficacy of the plans.

The list of personnel from the bulk goods province also quickly reached Chen Yang's hands.

Led by Cheng Yi, a direct disciple of Vice President Wu Yongping and hailed as "a leading figure of the new generation of Wu School practitioners," the group includes young backbone members from the Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and outstanding doctoral students from the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. All of them are renowned leaders among young TCM practitioners in the province and even the country.

“Cheng Yi…”

Zeng Yunhui looked at the list of opponents and frowned slightly: "I've heard of him. He's a leading figure among the younger generation of the Wu School. It's said that he has inherited the true teachings of Elder Lu and Dean Wu. He is skilled in using medicine and is especially good at treating internal diseases. Last year, he also won the title of 'National Outstanding Young Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner'."

Yu Shiyun said with some worry, "It seems that the province of Sanzhuang is serious, sending out such a strong team. We... are under a lot of pressure."

Xia Hongliang snorted coldly, but his eyes burned with fighting spirit: "What's there to be afraid of? We fought our way out of the top thirty in the Medical Competition! What haven't we seen? Let them see what a real fighter is!"

Li Chengjie was also eager to try: "That's right. In terms of theory, we may not have as deep a foundation as they do, but in terms of clinical practice, especially in dealing with difficult and complicated cases, we have not come here in vain."

Gu Yingyin, Qu Wenxuan, and others also expressed that although they felt pressure, they were more excited and eager to try.