Preparation for Battle Briefing

Someone outside reported that Cheng Dian and Master Tailor Butterfly had arrived, so the main guests moved to the main courtyard to have tea. Just as Cheng Mo was about to bring up some key points about battlefield first aid that he and the others had discussed on the way, Dr. Li seized upon the essence of disinfection, wound cleaning, and suture techniques. "Excellent, excellent, excellent, this is brilliant. Suturing techniques are sometimes used during surgery in peacetime, and they can indeed be very effective in controlling bleeding from knife wounds. However, Your Highness, there are usually not many medical personnel in the army. During a major war, doctors and medical assistants are usually urgently recruited from the civilian population for emergency treatment, so it may be difficult to find enough people skilled in suturing."

"Regarding some specific details, Xiao Bei has some ideas. Let's hear what she has to say."

Seeing Cheng Mo's gaze turned towards her as he spoke, Xiang Bei didn't hesitate. She took out the plans in her hand and handed them to Cheng Dian and Master Tailor Die Yi. "Master Butterfly Die Yi, I would like to ask you to make single strips of cotton or linen with extremely sparse warp and weft, three inches wide, and also some cotton block samples.

Cheng Dian, if you can solve the problem of high-temperature furnaces, it wouldn't hurt to have Lichuan Xu try to produce some steel wire. Later, I'll discuss with you the conditions for steelmaking and think about if we can set up a small-scale equipment first. Before that, you can arrange for people to make some silver alloy curved needles.

Grandfather, you and Master Ancestor have been working the hardest. You must develop more anesthetic and anti-inflammatory medicines, both for internal and external use. We've brought a lot of ingredients like chaihu, huangqin, yuxingcao, banlangen, and manthara in the carriage. If you need anything else, just let me know. We obtained two wound healing prescriptions on this trip down south. I copied them down to show Master Ancestor and see if they could be of any help to us." Xiang Bei handed over the modern Chinese medicine prescriptions she had prepared in advance.

Prescription 1: Four qian of Xiong Tu Biao, five qian of Dan Nan Xing, five qian of Xue Jie, eight qian of Moyao, nine Mai Dou (slightly fried), three qian of Long Gu (for severe bleeding), five qian of Nan Hong Hua, three qian of Chuan Qiang Huo, three qian of Crab Shell, three qian of Dang Gui, one or two liang of Jing Ruxiang, five qian of Kou Fangfeng, five qian of Bai Zhi, five qian of Sheng Ma, three qian of Changpu, and four qian of Chuan Xiong.

Usage: Grind all ingredients into a fine powder and store in a bottle. When using, mix with old wine and apply to the affected area. After the bleeding stops, mix with lard to make a paste for topical application.

Prescription 2: One liang and seven qian of San Yu Cao, six qian of Ku Liang Jiang, seven qian of Lao Guan Cao, five qian of Bai Niu Dan, four liang of Tian Qi, one liang and one qian and a half of Chuan Shan Long, and one liang and one qian of Huai Shan Yao.

Usage: Can be taken internally or applied externally. When used externally, it is mainly for treating bleeding wounds. The powder can be sprinkled directly onto the wound for better hemostasis, or mixed with wine for external application to reduce inflammation and pain.

These two prescriptions are actually folk Chinese medicine formulas for treating external injuries and stopping bleeding, similar to the later generations' Wound Healing Powder and Baiyao. When Xiang Bei presented them, she intended to provide a comparison for Li Yizheng and the others. However, as soon as the two elders received them, without saying a word, they took a deep breath and turned away.

"It must be an extraordinary medical prescription for Master Ancestor to be so eager to leave. They must have gone to the pharmacy to grind them. In that case, I'll take my leave and go help them," Tong Xi said. He always followed closely behind the two masters, understanding their thoughts the best.

"You can't run away now. I haven't finished speaking yet," Xiang Bei said, stepping forward to the doorway and grabbing him. "You're responsible for teaching the battlefield first aid suture technique. Some medical personnel responsible for emergency care on the battlefield will be sent over in the next few days. You'll be in charge of teaching them how to use the medical kits I've prepared."

"This is probably something Tong Xi needs to learn as well. The affairs of making alcohol-based medicines are complex and carry heavy responsibilities. The two elders also rely on him. How about this: there's a medical hall in new school Street in Dongbin City, with both male and female medical students. Bei Bei, you can personally go over there to guide them, and they can then teach the military personnel sent by Marquis Mo. With both sides cooperating and practicing more, it will be beneficial. Renji Pharmacy is my mother's dowry industry. I'll have them send over doctors, medical apprentices, and pharmacy apprentices who are available. You can assess them first. Those who are quick to learn can go with you to Dongbin, while the others can stay here to help with medicine production. Also, contact the clothing workshop and supervise the steaming and cooking of the emergency kits," Lady Tong, Mrs. Huo, added. As soon as she spoke, one could sense the meticulous thinking and decisive decision-making of the renowned military strategist from the Huo family, who once held the title of military advisor to both sides during the Jiao and Qiao wars.

"Thank you, Mother. Your considerations are impeccable. Let's divide and conquer now. Thank you for all your hard work at home," Bei Bei sincerely expressed her respect and gratitude to Lady Tong, Miss Huo, this time.

"We're all family, there's no need for thanks. Besides, those Wa bandits..." Lady Huo's voice choked up as she spoke, and everyone knew the pain in her heart, but they didn't know how to console her.