The First Uncle of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 44 Smart Man

Ma Xun didn't think that he had any conflicts or contradictions with Feng Sheng, it was just that their auras were different.

In Feng Sheng's view, Ma Xun, the emperor's uncle, stole his credit. Besides, he joined the army at a young age and had many military achievements, so he looked down on people with connections.

Ma Xun doesn't care. I don't intend to be a charmer and please everyone, and I don't intend to be inseparable from the Huaixi nobles.

Good old man?
Ma Xun is not a good guy. He is only twenty, not sixty!
Even though Li Zhen is in his sixties, he is not on good terms with everyone. He also keeps his distance from some people.

This is naturally an example that Ma Xun needs to learn. Keeping a certain distance is not a bad thing.

Ma Xun was very busy. He continued to hang around in the wounded soldiers' camp.

Although my abilities are limited, I have to try my best to take care of the wounded and find some practical and effective means to treat them.

In addition to this, I am constantly organizing information, and when I come to the battlefield or the wounded soldiers camp, I will also gain some experience.

These are Ma Xun’s current jobs. He knows that he is not good at military affairs, so he does what he can.

Xu Da and others were still preparing to improve the defense line and temporarily stopped the active attack on Wang Baobao in Ningxia, but the necessary defense line arrangements were also continuing.

Seeing Ma Xun coming back covered in blood again, Xu Da asked, "Brother, how are the wounded soldiers?"

"There are still not enough medical officers and medical assistants in the army." Ma Xun gave his own opinion and said, "Many people don't know how to take care of the wounded, which can only increase the casualties."

Xu Da also said helplessly, "After every battle, what I fear most is going to the wounded camp. Many soldiers are crying for help, but I am powerless to help. Just thinking about it makes me feel heartbroken."

It is normal for Xu Da to do this. Many generals are decisive in killing on the battlefield, but they dare not face the eyes of wounded soldiers asking for help.

Ma Xun said, "A trip to the wounded camp will not be enough for even the hardest-hearted person."

Xu Da and others could relate to what Ma Xun said, as they had seen too many soldiers injured or killed.

Xu Da asked, "I am an excellent doctor, do you have any solution for this?"

Ma Xun pondered for a moment and said, "There are some things I can't do. I will try to give advice to Your Majesty after I return. The doctor needs to teach, and someone needs to take care of him."

Xu Da asked in surprise, "It would be nice to have more medical officers and medical assistants. Nursing is not difficult. Just find some people."

Xu Da's view is very common. Medical officers and medical assistants are military doctors, and they are the doctors who treat illnesses and injuries, and they are the ones who save lives.

Things like nursing are not difficult. Some lightly injured soldiers can be cared for, or servants can help take care of them. This has been done on the battlefield since ancient times.

This is the limitation of the times. Everyone knows the importance of nursing, but they also think it is not worth adding more staff.

As for professional care, let alone the other thing, not to mention that it is so precious in times of chaos, it is also the same in times of prosperity.

In the common people, if someone is sick, their family will take care of them. Rich families have maids and nannies. The profession of midwives has a long history. In the army, who doesn't have a few nurses?

'Nurse', no one thinks this is a necessary profession.

Ma Xun said, "General, you are wrong to think so. If there were some people who are good at nursing, the casualties of soldiers could be reduced a lot. For example, the festering wounds, I think we can control it."

Xu Da immediately became serious, "Does the uncle really have a way to control the festering of the wound?"

Soldiers were terrified by the sight of festering wounds. Even if the bleeding was stopped and the arrow was removed, it was hard to say whether the patient could survive, as festering wounds could be fatal.

The so-called wound bursting is partly due to wound infection and suppuration.

"I don't have any good medicine to completely cure it now. I'll go back and try to control it." Ma Xun said, "I'll be busy with these things when I get back to Beijing."

Xu Da was a little surprised. "Although I know that I am an expert in medicine, Your Majesty will definitely not agree if I am obsessed with medicine."

Ma Xun began to worry. He knew that what Xu Da said was correct, and the actual situation was almost the same. He, the uncle of the emperor, was clearly arranged in many things. Whether it was Zhu Yuanzhang or Ma Xiuying, they kept promoting him, not just to take care of this younger brother, but also out of consideration for the court structure.

There is no doubt that Ma Xun has good medical skills, but if he just wants to be a doctor, the emperor and the empress will definitely not agree.

Ma Xun looked at Xu Da and asked humbly, "Brother Xu, can you find some way for me to do something I like?"

Xu Da smiled and said, "I like medicine, so I can study with the imperial physician. This won't prevent me from doing great things."

Xu Da's words reflect his attitude and opinions. Ma Xun, the emperor's uncle, likes medicine, which can be a hobby and no one will stop him.

But this is definitely not his "main job", the king's uncle must have some status and weight in the court.

Even if you don't do anything, you have to stand in the court.

Ma Xun didn't know what to say for a moment, and in his heart he agreed with Xu Da's opinion.

Xu Da smiled and advised, "Your Majesty and Your Highness will also consider me, and I should also consider the Crown Prince and the descendants of King Xu."

Ma Xun suddenly felt that Xu Da might have received an order from the emperor and the empress, so he was also persuading Ma Xun to do some "real work".

The real business, naturally, refers to assisting the Crown Prince Zhu Biao in the future and taking responsibility for the continuation of the Ma family. A doctor is obviously not qualified for this task, even if he becomes a figure like Sun Simiao.

Going into politics is the right way to go in today's feudal dynasty, especially for a relative like Ma Xun, who has a lot to do when the world is just beginning to settle down.

Just look at the current Ming Dynasty and you will know. Although Li Zhen and Li Wenzhong, father and son, are also considered Huaixi nobles, they are more like foreign relatives.

Apart from them, there were no other relatives by marriage until Ma Xun jumped out.

Moreover, the father and son of the Li family are relatives of the emperor, while Ma Xun is a relative of the empress, so he is the one left for the prince.

It is very likely that the father and son of the Li family are loyal to "Zhu", and Ma Xun, the foreign relative, must do his best for "Biao".

Ma Xun, who was in a dilemma, said, "Brother Xu, I'm not smart. If I sell it to someone, I might have to pay them."

Xu Da smiled and comforted him, "You don't need to think too much. Your Majesty and Your Highness are both talented and wise, and Your Highness the Crown Prince is also wise and intelligent. I just need to do my job well. No one will cheat you."

Ma Xun thought he didn't have the ability to fight those people who were up and down in the officialdom. People like Li Shanchang and Hu Weiyong were not just politicians, but statesmen.

Ma Xun never dared to look down on the ancients, especially those who were officials. Those who could leave their names in history books were the best among men.

Mu Ying came excitedly, "General, uncle, our troops have returned victoriously."

Xu Da smiled and gave the order, "Then arrange for the soldiers to rest, and wine and meat will be delivered to them soon. Little brother, you also order the baggage to be transported."

Ma Xun is quick to accept advice. He doesn't understand some things, but fortunately he knows how to be obedient.

But he immediately asked, "Brother Xu, haven't the baggage been delivered?"

"I will write a letter back to the capital to urge His Majesty." Xu Da explained with a smile, "Then His Majesty will naturally urge Prime Minister Li. The more supplies the army has for the winter, the better."

As if he was afraid that Ma Xun would think too much, Xu Da said, "I have already reported this to your majesty, and I will report this to you as well."

Ma Xun understood what he said, "You and I will write a letter to report to His Majesty, and I will ask Brother Xu to help take a look at it when the time comes."

Xu Da smiled and nodded. With the arrival of the king's uncle, he felt a lot less pressure.

Even if the emperor and empress did not give orders, he would keep this uncle by his side.

Although his contributions were great enough, Xu Da felt that he could continue to contribute to the Ming Dynasty. He had not yet defeated Wang Baobao and had not yet captured the Yuan Emperor!

(End of this chapter)