Gu Heng couldn't help but frown slightly after hearing his granddaughter's plan.
They mobilized troops and even sent troops to capture a barbaric place just for the sake of rice seeds.
"Aweng, don't underestimate this kind of rice."
Gu Qingcheng has top-notch biological skills and is not too familiar with some common knowledge about animals and plants.
She talked eloquently, "This kind of rice is upland rice, drought-resistant and highly adaptable. It can be grown not only in Lingnan, but also in other places!"
"The key is that it matures quickly! The fastest one only takes more than fifty days!"
In Lingnan, due to the unique weather and geography, it is easy for crops to be harvested twice a year or even three crops a year.
But even so, many conditions are required.
The Champa rice variety, however, seems to be cheating because it takes less than two months to mature.
Moreover, with such rice seeds, Gu Qingcheng can allow veteran farmers to try "hybridization" to produce new and improved varieties with high yield and drought resistance.
Hybrid rice is definitely nuclear weapons-grade.
Gu Qingcheng knew that in her own world, there were many restrictions and it might not be possible to completely restore it.
But as long as the output can be doubled, the problem can be solved to the greatest extent.
With sufficient food, Gu Qingcheng would have the confidence to occupy a larger territory and train more soldiers and horses.
By then, it will be easy to fight back to Jiankang!
"Only more than fifty days? Less than two months?"
Gu Heng was indeed shocked.
Although he comes from a noble family and is in the center, he seems to be a noble person.
However, Gu Heng is not a person who studies hard. He is a standard son of aristocratic family, proficient in the six arts of a gentleman, well-read, and has traveled all over the world.
He also dabbled in farming, medical skills, etc.
Maybe Gu Heng doesn't know how to farm personally, but he still knows the basic "common sense".
Rice seeds that can be harvested in less than two months are indeed very precious.
If it is popularized, the world will no longer have to worry about hunger.
"Okay! Then take Jiaozhou!"
Gu Heng was a person who had served as the Secretary of the Zhongshu Order. He had a great mind for his family, country and the world.
He also knows that if such an "artifact" is in the hands of the Gu family, his granddaughter's career will be even smoother!
Gu Heng looked deeply at the increasingly beautiful Gu Qingcheng, his eyes filled with relief and pride.
If he was willing to devote all his family's efforts to support his little granddaughter before, it was more out of guilt and heartache, and out of family affection.
So at this moment, seeing Gu Qingcheng being so successful and discovering a magical rice seed, Gu Heng just thought: A Qing can take over this world!
Gu Qingcheng used facts to prove that she could be stronger and more capable.
Once you have a goal, you must continue training.
In addition, if troops are to be dispatched, food, fodder, war horses, logistical supplies, etc. must be prepared in advance.
In Lingnan, there is another terrible existence - miasma.
As for miasma, the history books of the past dynasties only see its name, but not its cause.
There is no clear explanation of what miasma is.
Is it the toxic gases derived from the hot and humid climate of the dense forests and swamps in southern Xinjiang? Or is it an outbreak of disease caused by the bites of mosquitoes (Plasmodium) and others?
Later generations did not have a clear answer, and Gu Qingcheng, as an ancient aboriginal living in Lingnan, could not make a judgment for the moment.
All she knew was that the poison of miasma was terrible.
People in the world fear Lingnan like a tiger. In addition to being remote, wild and uncivilized, the main reason is the deadly miasma!
Although Gu Qingcheng has knowledge of medicine and biology, she only has one, no equipment, and no helpers. She wants to do research and find out what the miasma is, but she can't do anything!
She could only conduct some experiments according to her own ideas.
First of all, whether the miasma is methane or poisonous gas, anti-inflammatory drugs are necessary.
When Gu Qingcheng was exiled to Lingnan, he collected many things along the way.
Among them is mustard marinade.
This is probably the earliest anti-inflammatory drug in China.
It uses moldy mold to stop bleeding and reduce inflammation. It is a proper native antibiotic.
However, after all, mustard stew is only the most primitive version, not a patent medicine, and there is no guarantee at all about its efficacy, whether it is allergic, and other issues.
After Gu Qingcheng came to Lingnan, he began to search for various talents who were exiled to Lingnan.
In addition to craftsmen and farmers who can build houses and farm, Gu Qingcheng also focuses on recruiting doctors.
"Mr. Zhang, how is the preparation of this mustard stew?"
Gu Qingcheng found the first group of medical talents she recruited.
Doctor Zhang is said to be a descendant of the medical sage.
Ahem, this "supposedly" is more like a boast and has no concrete evidence.
However, the Zhang family has practiced medicine for generations, and starting from the father of Imperial Doctor Zhang, he was selected to be admitted to the Imperial Hospital.
Becoming an imperial physician was indeed the pinnacle of an ancient doctor's career.
However, the "rebirth rate" of Tai Hospital is too high.
If they are not careful, the imperial doctors will be involved in the intrigues of the palace and the strife in the officialdom.
Doctors have a very low status. Once something happens, the first person to be cannon fodder is the doctor.
Moreover, the patients in Tai Hospital are all rich and powerful.
If you encounter medical trouble, you may lose your official position and get slapped with a ban, or you may be exiled or beheaded!
Doctor Zhang is one of the many unlucky people in the hospital.
Speaking of which, Doctor Zhang was really unjust.
He was exiled by the former Emperor Xiao.
Back then, there was a favored concubine in the harem who had difficulty in giving birth. One of her feet got stuck in the birth canal, putting both mother and baby in danger.
Wen Po was helpless, so the emperor went to force the imperial doctor.
Imperial Physician: ...Where can we deliver babies?
Dr. Zhang Xu was dizzy for a moment and whispered, "Maybe we can perform a cesarean section to take out the baby!"
Caesarean section?
Of course not!
Therefore, the beloved concubine had one body and two lives.
The emperor was sad and angry, and began to find fault.
The first to bear the brunt were the people serving around the beloved concubine, followed by Wen Po who delivered the baby, and the imperial doctor who was responsible for the diagnosis.
Then, the emperor Xu Shi was still angry and thought of the imperial doctor who was talking nonsense!
have to!
Just such an unintentional sentence, Zhang Taiyi and his whole family were exiled to Lingnan.
Doctor Zhang and his family were exiled, but they were truly exiled.
They don't have family-friendly treatment, let alone ride in a car or have slaves to serve them. They have to wear shackles and chains, sleep in the open air, and walk all the way.
The Zhang family had a total of twenty-seven people, and when they arrived in Lingnan, only nine people were left.
It shows how tragic it is.
After experiencing this difficulty, Imperial Physician Zhang completely learned to shut up.
The whole person became taciturn and did not dare to try novel medical methods easily.
However, Gu Qingcheng's recruitment, the Gu family's high regard, and the many "inspirations" provided by Gu Qingcheng gradually stimulated the dying heart of Dr. Zhang.
In Gu's Wubao, Imperial Physician Zhang rekindled his passion and enthusiasm as a doctor.
"The braised mustard greens really works wonders!"
"Someone has tried to extract the mold and make it into a patent medicine with stable efficacy."
When it comes to his profession, Doctor Zhang is finally no longer reticent.
He really liked to study medical skills, and Gu Qingcheng gave him sufficient conditions and considerable respect.
This is the Gu family of Wu County. They are a noble family. Compared with the royal family, they are no different.
But the little girl from the Gu family is polite and considerate.
Doctor Zhang and his family members all felt the kindness and sincerity from the Gu family.
A scholar dies for a confidant!
Doctor Zhang thought he would die of old age in a remote and wild foreign land.
But he didn't expect that he would have such luck - Mr. Gu!
Their family will definitely not be satisfied with the alienated land of Lingnan, and they will definitely find a way to return to Kyoto.
And Zhang, as the person Gu Sanniang needs, should be able to go back with him, right?
After gaining respect and seeing hope, Doctor Zhang became more active.
He even began to try experiments that no one in Beijing dared to try: rabbits, mice, cats and dogs, etc., all became the subjects of Dr. Zhang's medicine.
He actually developed the mustard stew that Gu Qingcheng gave him.
"Okay! Doctor Zhang really lives up to the reputation of the Xinglin family!"
Gu Qingcheng was very satisfied. She looked at the medicinal powder stored in the small porcelain bottle and nodded repeatedly.
Now that we have a preliminary version of anti-inflammatory drugs, can we try to extract artemisinin next?
The Gu family is an aristocratic family and has an exceptionally large collection of books.
Even though he was exiled, Gu Heng still brought one or two carriages of books with him.
What a coincidence, there are some medical books or Taoist classics in the Gu family's book collection.
Gu Qingcheng remembered that the earliest ancient book recording the extraction of artemisinin should be "Emergency Prescriptions" written by Ge Hong in the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
The time and space where Gu Qingcheng lives is an imaginary dynasty in a parallel world.
There are no dynasties like Wei and Jin, but they have similar backgrounds.
However, some similar works have also been derived.
Gu Qingcheng found relevant content in a Taoist priest's handbook:
"A handful of Artemisia annua is soaked in two liters of water, squeeze out the juice and drink it all."
She gave the manuscript to Dr. Zhang.
Doctor Zhang: "Malaria? Is this an ancient prescription for treating malaria?"
"Yes! Lingnan is hot and humid, and there are many mosquitoes. Gu family pays great attention to hygiene, and malaria has not appeared yet."
Gu Qingcheng nodded and said softly, "But if you go to the wild, you will inevitably be bitten by mosquitoes, and the risk of malaria infection will be greatly increased!"
When Dr. Zhang heard what Gu Qingcheng said, he seemed to have thought of something, and a painful expression appeared on his face.
Not only in Lingnan, but also on the way to Lingnan, there will be cold, malaria and other diseases.
And this kind of disease, as long as you get it, there is only one word - death!
The Zhang family is a medical family, and their nephews have been wallowing in herbs since they were young. When the crisis comes, they are all helpless.
I can only watch my close relatives dying of illness because the high fever does not go away!
"Sanniang, don't worry! I will do my best!"
Not only to repay Gu Qingcheng's kindness, but also to make achievements in front of the lord, but also for the regrets I once had!
"..."
Gu Qingcheng nodded without saying too much, "If you need anything, just tell the manager! If the manager can't make the decision, just come to me!"
Gu Qingcheng has already made plans. She will lead the army on an expedition at the earliest next year or the year after next at the latest.
As long as the miasma problem in Lingnan is solved, it will be a paradise - rich in materials, the sky is high and the sea is vast, and there is a lot to do.
This is also the starting point of Gu Qingcheng's career, and she will definitely manage it well.
