Chapter 1121: Chapter 1027: A Legend in dical History (Part 1)
Leon and the others simultaneously turned to look at Romano.
The unfamiliar young man, following the gaze of the crowd, smiled: “Ah, you are indeed here, Mr. Sapina.
“I went to your ho, but your father said you had… ah, stepped out. Father Carlo suggested I co here to find you.”
Romano Sapina was secretly delighted to see the visitor, hurriedly stepped forward, and greeted: “I’m so sorry to waste your precious ti, Baron Viedon. You ca to see for…”
“Your ‘Preparatory Physician’ application has been approved.” Viedon took out a docunt and handed it over, “After completing these registrations, you’ll be the Preparatory Physician of idion Parish.”
The term “Preparatory Physician” is the official na for France’s version of barefoot doctors.
Sapina received the registration papers, his hands trembling slightly with excitent: “This is… thank you so very much!”
He had only applied with a trial mindset and passed the evaluation; unexpectedly, he was indeed selected.
Baron Viedon smiled, waving his hand: “No need to thank . Your reading, logic, and operational scores are the highest in the village, and your family has a spare house, making you the most suitable candidate.”
Leon looked at Viedon and softly asked his brother-in-law: “Romano, who is this gentleman?”
Sapina quickly introduced everyone: “Oh, this is Baron Viedon, from the Faculty of dicine at Reims University.”
Leon and his family all greeted Viedon. In this era, the social status of doctors was quite high.
Actually, Viedon had not yet formally graduated. He needed to bring out Preparatory Physicians from idion Parish, then intern for two more years at Reims University Hospital to obtain his physician’s license—a new regulation implented last year.
However, over the past year, new treatnt theories have erged in large numbers in France’s dical field, and drugs and dical equipnt have undergone significant transformations compared to before, so dical students did not mind the extended graduation ti, as learning these new things required considerable ti.
Leon pulled Sapina aside and asked, “Just now the gentleman ntioned you passed sothing called ‘Preparatory Physician’?”
“It’s part of the ‘National Village and Town dical System’ promoted by the Crown Prince.” Rochefort said from the side, “Mr. Sapina will receive dical training and establish a small clinic in the parish, where villagers can receive free consultations.”
Viedon added, “You’ll still have to pay a small fee for dicine, but it’s much cheaper than in the city.”
Leon widened his eyes: “Are you saying we can receive free consultations in the future?”
Previously, idion Village had no doctor, and when villagers fell ill, they had to go 20 kiloters to Korni Town to see a doctor; each visit cost around 4 francs.
So unless their illness was life-threatening, everyone chose to cope at ho.
And now they could find a doctor without leaving the village, and it was free!
“That’s right.” Viedon nodded with a respectful expression, “This is a gift from His Highness for all French people.”
“Wonderful, truly wonderful!” Leon and his wife exchanged excited nods, and simultaneously crossed themselves repeatedly, “Praise the Crown Prince. Thank you!”
“May Jesus bless the Crown Prince.”
After their emotions cald slightly, Leon looked at his brother-in-law with a different gaze: “Romano, you’re really going to beco a doctor?”
“No, no, just a Preparatory Physician.”
“That’s still quite impressive.” Leon then rembered sothing, “Wait, if consultations are free, how do you intend to make a living?”
“The governnt subsidizes with 12 francs a month. I only need to consult for 4 hours a day, and the rest of the ti I can still manage the farm.”
In truth, Sapina hadn’t ntioned that what he cared about most was that, according to regulations, one could apply for the Faculty of dicine at Reims University after serving as a Preparatory Physician for eight years— with full tuition support from the governnt.
At that point, he could indeed leave this small village to explore the vast world beyond.
“12 francs? That’s quite good!” Leon nodded repeatedly, then suddenly furrowed his brow, “Romano, why haven’t you spoken about such a good opportunity before?”
“The notice was posted at the village entrance two months ago,” Sapina whispered, “In fact, Dom also submitted an application.”
Dom glanced at his father, “Father Carlo promoted the Preparatory Physician program several tis, but you always found it a waste of ti and didn’t attend…”
Leon awkwardly touched his nose, suddenly feeling enlightened, and decisively slapped his eldest son’s shoulder: “Dom, perhaps Mr. Rochefort was right; perhaps you should go out and see the world.”
“You agree for to go to Paris?”
“I agree. Go ahead. Look, even your uncle has beco a doctor; perhaps you might actually beco a Tax Officer.”
“That’s great!”
Sapina quietly corrected: “That is, a Preparatory Physician…”
Seeing the dispute resolved, Rochefort bid farewell to Leon’s family and hurried to the next village to sell the “All-Purpose Flying Car.”
anwhile, Viedon pressed Sapina to start the training: “Then let’s begin the training. Where are you planning to set up your clinic?”
“At my house.” The latter replied halfway through with so discouragent, “But my father is not in a good mood, so that might be a problem…”
Leon imdiately stepped forward, “I will help persuade our uncle.”
That afternoon, in the disordered living room of the Sapina family, Viedon spread out various dical materials on the table, finally handing over a white canvas-covered “Preparatory Physician Manual” solemnly to his “student”:
“You must keep this book safe. It will be a crucial asset for you in the many years to co.
“Moreover, it is a rare classic in dicine, a book that even my teacher said he benefited greatly from after reading.”
Yes, this is the second edition of the “Preparatory Physician Manual,” with substantial revisions made to the diagnoses and treatnt thods by the expert group from the French Health Bureau. Of the dozen or so listed dications, 70% have undergone double-blind experints to confirm their efficacy.
It is the first dical book in all of Europe to truly break free from the “witchcraft” attributes, destined to bring profound influence to the entire dical community.
Viedon further cautioned: “Rember, you must carefully preserve this book and never lend it to outsiders at will. If you lose it, you’ll be in serious trouble.”
France had invested heavily in completing the second edition of the “Preparatory Physician Manual,” naturally needing to prevent theft by other countries.
Of course, such public books cannot remain confidential forever, but the process must be delayed as much as possible.
And by the ti other countries obtain this edition of the “Manual,” France should also be able to issue a new version with more refined content.
France will always lead the latest trends in dicine.
Sapina eagerly absorbed endless dical knowledge, even sleeping with the “Manual” at night.
He was already a quick learner, and under Viedon’s guidance, he rapidly made progress.
Little did he expect that rely a week later, he would encounter an opportunity to showcase his skills.
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