Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

Li Yuanzhao jumped out first: "Father, I ordered people to collect many wild animals such as deer and roe deer, as well as more than fifty wolves, which were just released yesterday."

More than fifty wolves!

Wouldn't it cause trouble if they ran outside?

Emperor Jing was initially shocked, but after a moment's thought, he nodded, believing that nothing should go wrong within the hunting grounds.

Fang Zheng Yi didn't care either, as he had already known this news yesterday.

Although more than fifty wolves sounded like a lot, they couldn't become a significant threat, and they were all newly captured without a leader.

"Your Majesty, I wonder if there are any beasts such as tigers, leopards, or brown bears within the hunting grounds?"

Emperor Jing shook his head: "There shouldn't be. There used to be some, but tigers and leopards are very likely to escape. In the past, tigers escaped from the hunting grounds and harmed the local area, but they were hunted down. In recent years, we have rarely heard of wild beasts causing trouble."

"That's good. I plan to act together with the Crown Prince later. I wonder what arrangements Your Majesty has made?"

"I will naturally hunt alone; you can enjoy yourselves," Emperor Jing said casually.

Fang Zheng Yi was taken aback: "How can Your Majesty go alone? What if you encounter a pack of wolves?"

Emperor Jing smiled and said: "I have always hunted alone, why would I need people to protect me? There were originally wolves in the hunting grounds, but only a few. I hunt on horseback, what do I have to fear from a mere pack of wolves?"

"Alright, no need to say more. I want to see what is so special about your new weapons. Don't let your combined catch be less than mine alone. You should rest for a while and then prepare to set off."

As Emperor Jing spoke, he turned and walked back into the camp to change into hunting attire.

Fang Zheng Yi said with some worry: "Is it really okay for His Majesty to go alone?"

Li Yuanzhao laughed: "Lao Fang, what are you worrying about? Father has always been alone; hunting is not something you can do with company. But don't worry, there are guards protecting him from behind. Besides, the hunting grounds are so big, it's hard to even encounter wolves. Nothing will go wrong."

"Hurry up and take out your good stuff and let me feast my eyes on it!"

Fang Zheng Yi nodded: "I have already prepared it for Your Highness. We'll try it after we enter the forest! Come with me."

The two walked not far away to the place where Zhang Biao and others were resting.

Fang Zheng Yi said: "Bring the horses over. You will accompany me and His Highness into the forest later. You are only responsible for protecting and reloading ammunition; you don't need to do anything else."

"Today, we will let His Highness shoot the hand cannons to his heart's content!"

"Yes! Shoot to his heart's content!" Li Yuanzhao said loudly.

Although he didn't know what they were talking about, everything in Lao Fang's hands must be good stuff!

Zhang Biao silently led over two horses, with cloth covering their bodies. When it was lifted, it revealed the special saddles inside.

The horse's neck and hindquarters were covered, and the left and right sides together held a total of twenty-odd short cannons!

Li Yuanzhao looked at Fang Zheng Yi in confusion and said: "Is this the mysterious thing you were hiding?"

Fang Zheng Yi took out one of them and explained: "Your Highness, this is a firearm! As long as you pull this trigger, bullets will be fired from inside. The power may not be stronger than a bow and arrow, but it can be used immediately. Even an untrained child can use it to kill people."

"It can fire three rounds in succession, and each one is expensive to manufacture."

"So amazing? If everyone could use it, wouldn't we be invincible!?"

Li Yuanzhao was eager to try, but Fang Zheng Yi hurriedly said: "Your Highness, wait until we enter the forest to try it. We still need to maintain a sense of mystery! This is just an appetizer."

This is just an appetizer?

Li Yuanzhao suppressed the urge in his heart and asked: "Are these firearms enough for us to use? According to you, continuous firing probably won't last long."

"Don't worry, I've brought people to help reload ammunition. I'll definitely let you have a great time shooting."

Li Yuanzhao nodded excitedly: "Okay, we'll set off together when Father is ready."

Fang Zheng Yi continued to explain the usage methods and precautions, but at this moment, a burst of noise came from not far away.

The two quickly turned their heads to look, only to see Wang Meng arguing with the people from the Imperial Hospital.

Fang Zheng Yi's expression changed, and he quickly rushed over.

The two sides were still arguing, and Imperial Physician Hu said red-faced: "You dare to scold me? I kindly discussed with you, what is your attitude! What penicillin, I have already figured it out, it's just pickled mustard greens, the ancestors have already discovered it, making it mysterious!"

"Idiot."

"Presumptuous, you impudent brat!"

When Fang Zheng Yi arrived, Wang Meng was still cursing casually, his calm appearance as if he were chatting about everyday matters.

But every sentence was plain and unadorned profanity... The assistant beside him was looking around helplessly, fearing that it would attract too many people.

Imperial Physician Hu had already broken down to the point of mental collapse, but unfortunately, his quality and culture were too high, and he could only repeat those few sentences back and forth.

Fang Zheng Yi was furious: "What are you arguing about! I just walked away for a while, and you're already causing trouble here? Wang Meng, you tell me!"

Wang Meng said helplessly: "Master, he kept pestering me and provoking me here. I didn't want to pay attention to him, so I cursed him a couple of times."

Imperial Physician Hu raised his neck and said: "Young man is arrogant! I just asked you a few questions, and you became impatient and started talking nonsense. Lord Fang, you won't be biased, will you."

"I've already said, I don't understand what you're talking about with metal, wood, water, fire, and earth! Are you done yet?"

"Okay, okay, okay." Fang Zheng Yi quickly grabbed Wang Meng and pulled him aside, scolding: "Aren't you just trying to argue? His Majesty is here today, don't cause trouble. If you don't understand, ask him for advice. He is an imperial physician. Why are you talking to me about science when it comes to major issues of right and wrong? Go away!"

Wang Meng defended: "Master, you said not to believe without evidence."

"Are you trying to argue with me too? Did you become stupid from doing scientific research?"

"That's right, practice is the only criterion for testing truth. Master, that's what you told us."

Fang Zheng Yi covered his forehead with his hand, feeling a headache: "Damn, are you trying to anger me to death? You two are not on the same path. Isn't it good enough that you can both treat illnesses and save people?"

"The Imperial Hospital has been open for so many years, is the court not as smart as you?!"

"If you want to slap him in the face, go open a clinic in the private sector. Let the patients vote with their money and see which one is better."

Wang Meng's eyes lit up: "Master, can I open a clinic in the capital?"

"Yes, I'll even invest in you. Go back and take the penicillin to the capital to treat illnesses and save people. Earn money and use it for your own research, and give the rest to the county."

"Thank you, Master. I'll go back and prepare." A hint of joy appeared on Wang Meng's wooden face.

Fang Zheng Yi turned his head to look at the indignant Imperial Physician Hu and comforted him: "Lao Hu, you are also highly respected, why are you arguing with a junior."

"Lord Fang, this person stole the achievements of his predecessors, can't I say anything?" Imperial Physician Hu complained.

He had also sent people to inquire about the method of making penicillin. It was nothing more than green mold growing on food.

After going back and consulting the literature, he indeed gained a lot. This method had already been discovered by predecessors and was one of the folk remedies for treating sword injuries, but unfortunately, it did not become popular.

"Hey, what stealing? You two are not on the same path. Isn't it good that you can both treat illnesses? Wouldn't it be wonderful to have two methods to treat illnesses and save people? In my opinion, they are still young, so give them a chance, why are you so angry?"

"Lord Fang's words make sense. With your words, if they want to ask me for advice, just come." Imperial Physician Hu glanced at Wang Meng triumphantly.

"Lao Hu is right!" Fang Zheng Yi gave a thumbs up and vigorously gestured.

Wang Meng leaned over and said casually: "Master, you said that science has no gray areas, and we must talk about logic and evidence. One is one, and two is two. Where do two methods come from? We can't have two sets of correct answers on the entrance exam, right? Wouldn't that be a mess? How am I supposed to lead people?"

Li Yuanzhao watched the excitement, folded his arms, and grinned mischievously: "That's right, so many countries, so many methods, if we learn them all, wouldn't there be no one dying of illness in Da Jing in the future?"

Damn, are you adding fuel to the fire! You can't argue in this situation. There's still serious business today. If we start talking, it won't end!.

Fang Zheng Yi was sweating profusely and pulled Li Yuanzhao away quickly, saying as he walked: "Let's go, let's go! Once we're ready, let's set off quickly! Leave the professional matters to the professionals, let's not join in the fun."

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