novelhk Chapter 203
Chapter 203
"The system is recruiting people."
"Three Kingdoms Ma Liang"
This Ma Liang was not some Ma Liang with a magic pen, but a counselor under Liu Bei and the most virtuous of the Five Constant Virtues of the Ma family.
Hearing he was chosen, Ma Liang recalled Zhuge Liang's words from a few days ago, so he asked directly, "People in later generations often go out at night. Are there any special medicines that can cure the problem of not being able to see the road at night? Are there any treatments for some of the illnesses encountered during marching?"
Can't see at night? That's night blindness. Qi Cheng actually knew what was going on. It was just a lack of vitamin A.
"Let's talk about night blindness first. This disease is much less common now. I think there's no specific medicine. The reason it's less common now is because we have more food and consume a richer variety of foods."
Ok?
The ancients of all dynasties were somewhat surprised. This disease was quite common in ancient times. This is also the reason why only elite troops could launch night attacks in ancient times.
Ordinary troops have severe night blindness, and they might get lost during a night attack.
But they didn’t expect that the host would tell them that this disease can be cured by eating, so what should they eat?
"Let's first look at history. During the Ming Dynasty, there were elite Yebushou troops. They were considered a very powerful force of the Ming Dynasty. They were basically the front lines to gather information and search for the enemy's main force..."
"When they are selected, they usually eat some raw tadpoles to supplement the vitamin A they lack. Of course, most people may not be able to swallow this method."
"In fact, this disease is caused by a lack of vitamin A in the body. You can eat more pork liver, carrots, spinach, fish and the like."
"Of course, it's not enough to just eat once or twice, you have to persist."
Three Kingdoms
Zhuge Liang frowned. Fish and pork liver are the most common foods nowadays, but it is still difficult to supply the entire army. Why not just eat tadpoles directly like in the Ming Dynasty?
But he shook his head again. There are still several forces coexisting now. If other forces do not do this, then he will be in a passive position.
It will be advertised as inhumane.
Cao Cao smiled. He felt that his side had a vast territory and abundant resources and could provide some elite troops. He would then see what the other two sides ate. If the food was not as good as his, then he would have something to say.
Tang Dynasty
Li Shimin looked at the spinach soup on the table with a smile on his face. He didn't expect that the vegetable he had obtained before would have such an effect.
If night blindness is cured, the combat effectiveness of the Tang Dynasty army will be improved to a higher level.
"Prince, do you think we should plant spinach on a large scale in the imperial farm?"
Li Chengqian thought about it and felt that he could distribute the spinach seeds, which would be conducive to larger-scale promotion. Moreover, the price of spinach is higher now, and perhaps it can also subsidize the soldiers' household expenses.
"See how many spinach seeds we have and distribute them as quickly as possible. Also, collect some other things to try to alleviate the soldiers' night blindness."
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Qi Cheng looked up some information and continued, "Shu Han is located in the southwest. They might encounter malaria during the march, commonly known as malaria."
"This disease can be fatal and is contagious, making it extremely difficult to prevent. However, treatments have been developed in later generations."
People from all dynasties stared in wide eyes, wondering if malaria had been conquered in later generations, and if it could be cured by eating.
If only it were that way.
"There are two main effective drugs for treating malaria. One is called cinchona cream, which is extracted from the bark of the cinchona tree. This drug was introduced to my country during the Qing Dynasty."
"Emperor Kangxi had malaria, and the imperial doctors couldn't cure it. Later, missionaries presented him with quinine, and after taking a dose, he recovered."
“From then on, it was called a miracle drug.”
"Later, Jiangning textile manufacturer Cao Yin also contracted malaria. Although Emperor Kangxi gave him quinine, he died because it wasn't effective enough."
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Cao Yin was completely numb. It was a strange feeling to know how he died even though he was perfectly fine. However, he had already adapted to it, because even though he was perfectly fine, he knew his family would be raided.
"Let's not think about anything else. Let's quickly find a way to get some quinine." Cao Yin immediately instructed his confidant, "Go and contact those foreign missionaries."
"Cinchona tree? Have you heard of this tree?" Ma Liang asked several friends around him. He was considered well-read, but he had never heard of this thing.
"Could it be from South America again? Otherwise, why would it be a tribute from foreigners?"
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"The cinchona tree originally grew in South America and was later brought to the West, so most dynasties couldn't get their hands on this medicine," Qi Cheng said, holding a tablet. "But there's another medicine that's native to my country: artemisinin."
"The fact that Artemisia annua can treat malaria is recorded in the medical texts of Ge Hong during the Jin Dynasty, but it has never been studied in depth throughout the dynasties."
"Later, after careful comparison, Chinese scientist Tu Youyou extracted a substance from Artemisia annua that was effective in treating malaria. For this outstanding contribution, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Biology."
Three Kingdoms
Cao Cao immediately arranged for his men to prepare. The Jin Dynasty was very close to the Three Kingdoms period, so this kind of wormwood should be easy to obtain.
"Prime Minister, Tianmu said to extract it from the inside... I'm afraid our level is not up to the task, so..."
"No matter whether we can get it or not, we have to get our hands on this wormwood. If the other two families get it and we need it, I'm afraid they will blackmail us heavily."
Sun Quan was also very happy to hear this. He had been fighting against the Shanyue and was in particular need of this medicine that could treat malaria. No matter what, he had to get this medicine.
"Hurry up and search the book carefully to find this wormwood as soon as possible."
Qing Dynasty
Cao Yin, who was originally thinking about how to contact foreigners, breathed a sigh of relief. Thunder, rain and dew were all grace from the emperor. He was originally worried about what to do if his master did not allow him to contact foreigners.
After all, getting quinine is equivalent to taking your life in your hands.
"Hurry up and arrange for someone to look in the book, or even go out into the wild and find Artemisia annua. I need to pay tribute to the Emperor."
You must prepare more as tribute, so that the rest can be planted in your own garden.
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Tang Dynasty
Li Chengqian thought carefully about Tianmu. The host just mentioned that this scientist had won the Nobel Prize in Biology, so this award must be very impressive.
I wonder which other scientist has won this award besides Mr. Tu Youyou.
Next time I am selected, I will ask this question!