Liu Weichao gave Emperor Chongzhen information about vaccination with cowpox, which was ultimately a paper he bought with money. It was very detailed, which gave Emperor Chongzhen confidence.
He has been thinking about how to make the solution to smallpox public to the world.
He had already verified it at Rangtai Hospital before. However, it was related to his own life, so the whole process was supervised by Wang Chengen, whom he trusted most.
Today, there was a gathering of officials above the fifth rank to make trouble, and they wanted to use their principles to suppress him. Therefore, he made the decision to lead by example.
In this case, who would dare to say that he does not take the people of the world into consideration?
Is there any emperor in the world who cares more about the people of the world than he does, and who is even willing to risk his own life?
At this time, as soon as he announced his decision, the civil servants in the Wenhua Palace were really shocked by him.
It was only then that they understood why the envoy of the Taiyuan Hospital was so frightened!
If the emperor does something bad, will it be considered as murdering the emperor? If the prince succeeds to the throne, he will be cut into pieces with a thousand knives, right?
After He Fengsheng and others understood the situation, they quickly admonished: "Your Majesty, it is absolutely impossible to do this. Let's wait until we find out whether this matter is effective or not!"
Of course, among the officials in the Wenhua Hall, there were also those who were loyal to the emperor. For example, He Fengsheng, in the original history, did not surrender the traitors, but chose to commit suicide and die for his country.
The reason why people like them stand in the Wenhua Hall is just because they are civil servants, and they are naturally opposed to the emperor's reuse of East Factory and West Factory.
Of course, there were some civil servants who felt that Emperor Chongzhen was not easy to fool, so they felt that it would be better to replace the emperor with a young prince. Therefore, they just tried to persuade him.
They even felt that the emperor was acting and just waited for them to persuade him, and then took the opportunity to give up. This kind of thing should not be too common in history!
However, Emperor Chongzhen stared at He Fengsheng, who was the first to persuade him, and then said decisively: "How can I take back what I have said! I believe in the treasures given by Emperor Taizu, and now the country is in a difficult situation, there are too many
All matters must be resolved in time. I wish I could resolve them all at once, so how can I delay what I can do now?"
When He Fengsheng and others heard this, they couldn't help but blush. The emperor was so worried about state affairs, but he, as a minister, was still making trouble here. It was a bit shameful!
But more people pretended not to hear it.
No matter how big or urgent the world's major events are, they have no impact on them. In other words, how can Dongchang and Xichang have a big impact on them? Of course, they have to solve the problems of Dongchang and Xichang first!
Emperor Chongzhen ignored them and shouted seriously: "Come on, serve me and vaccinate me with cowpox!"
Upon hearing this, the envoy from the Taiyuan Hospital nearby was so frightened that he cried and persuaded again: "Your Majesty, the smallpox in this cow may be more toxic than the smallpox in humans. After all, cows are stronger than humans. Your Majesty,
Think twice!”
Emperor Chongzhen heard this, but was not moved at all. He immediately shouted sternly: "Can Emperor Taizu still harm me? Don't talk anymore, just do it!"
When Wang Cheng'en heard this, he didn't waste any more time. He quickly stepped forward, untied Emperor Chongzhen's clothes, and exposed his upper arms to be vaccinated with cowpox.
When Emperor Chongzhen told Wang Chengen before, Wang Chengen also tried to persuade him, but he didn't listen. He had no choice but to obey the order.
The officials were really shocked when they saw this scene.
The emperor didn't just show off, but actually wanted to vaccinate them with cowpox in front of them?
In their fright, the Imperial Hospital envoy actually operated on the emperor's arm on the spot, and they were all stunned.
Some said nothing, and some tried to persuade them. No matter what, Emperor Chongzhen ignored them all.
Soon, the cowpox was inoculated on the spot.
Wang Chengen, who was standing next to him, immediately knelt down and said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Long Live Lord, for the sake of all the people in the world, he did not hesitate to take the risk of vaccination. This slave is inexplicably moved. I wish to be vaccinated with cowpox like Lord Long Live!"
After saying this, he also pulled up his sleeves and asked the hospital envoy to vaccinate him with cowpox on the spot.
This decision was actually made after he knew that he could not dissuade Emperor Chongzhen. Therefore, he did not wear any narrow sleeves underneath. He could get vaccinated with cowpox by rolling up his sleeves.
Emperor Chongzhen looked at him, nodded, and agreed.
Therefore, under the watchful eye of officials of fifth rank and above, Wang Chengen, the admiral of the West Factory, also received cowpox.
Seeing this scene, many of the officials below became restless.
The emperor is like this, how can his ministers not follow suit?
But, is that thing really going to be okay?
Even if according to logic, the emperor was vaccinated with cowpox, then surely nothing would happen, right?
However, the hospital officials were not sure and said it was smallpox in cattle!
Smallpox is a plague today. If you get it, you can only look at God’s face!
The emperor said it was Emperor Taizu. Is there really such a thing? Is it impossible?
Most people were frightened and didn't speak for a while.
He Fengsheng sighed and immediately said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Since Your Majesty is like this, how can I ignore it? I am also willing to be vaccinated against cowpox and set an example for all people in the world!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen's eyes suddenly lit up.
He made this decision because he was sure that vaccination with cowpox could indeed prevent and cure smallpox. But He Fengsheng had no way of knowing, so he could only follow him.
This should be considered a loyal minister, right?
In this regard, Emperor Chongzhen felt that it was most likely correct!
When other civil servants heard this, many of them could not help but curse He Fengsheng in their hearts.
If he takes the lead, should others follow suit?
Is this risking your life to please the emperor? Are you crazy?
Emperor Chongzhen ignored the others and immediately waved his hand and agreed that He Fengsheng should be the third person to be vaccinated with cowpox.
The forehead of Chief Assistant Zhou Yanru was covered with sweat.
He definitely didn't want to be vaccinated against cowpox, but the emperor did it on the spot, and the ministers below him also followed suit. So, as the chief minister, should he do it?
At this moment, he suddenly regretted it. If he had known that something like this would happen, he shouldn't have appeared here! Looking back at the situation, if it didn't work, he could still pretend to be sick and delay it.
There are definitely not a few people in Wenhua Palace who have the same thoughts as him!
A small number of people made the same decision as He Fengsheng, but the others looked at their chief assistant and thought in their hearts, as long as the chief assistant did not say this, they would not do it!
Emperor Chongzhen did not force them because the amount of cowpox prepared this time was very small, just enough for three or four people.
The reason why there are so few is that Emperor Chongzhen did not expect this scene, and his ministers voluntarily followed his approach.
At this time, he remembered the names of several people in his heart, and then announced: "From tomorrow on, I will also require everyone in the palace to be vaccinated against smallpox! Just wait and you can figure it out yourself!"
Upon hearing this, many people immediately sweated in their hearts. It's okay, it's okay, then the cowpox has been used up!
However, they did not expect that Emperor Chongzhen stared at them and started to get angry again.