A few days later, Sun Simiao finally made a decision. That day he held a banquet at home and formally invited Zhang Zong and his wife to the banquet. After three rounds of drinking, Sun Simiao said to Zhang Zong seriously: "Sir Zhang, I have figured it out these days. Your plan is indeed very feasible. I agree very much. If you have any needs, just speak up!"

Seeing that Sun Simiao agreed to help him, Zhang Zong also showed a happy expression and immediately bowed to him and thanked him: "Thank you for your support. I have discussed with the prince before. If you want to implement this reform in medicine, you must have a respected person to take charge. Master Sun, you are the most suitable candidate. However, I also know that Master Sun is old, so you don't need to come forward in person. As long as you can write to your disciples and ask them to support this matter, our resistance will be much smaller."

Hearing Zhang Zong's words, Sun Simiao also showed a thoughtful look. After a moment, he raised his head and smiled, "I'm not assured to leave such a major matter to a few disciples to deal with. Although I am old, I'm in good health. At least I can support it for a few years. It's okay to have a long time to go to Chang'an. Why don't I just accompany you in person!"

"Master Sun, would you like to go to Chang'an in person?" Zhang Zong also showed a surprised expression when he heard this. He really didn't expect that Sun Simiao would be willing to come out. You must know that Li Shimin and Li Zhi and his son had issued many orders but failed to summon Sun Simiao as an official.

"Yes, I'm old and don't even have the energy to treat people. But my heart is not old yet. I'm still very happy to be able to do something within my ability." Sun Simiao suddenly paused at this point, and then smiled again, "But I have a condition."

"Master Sun, please tell me. As long as I can do it, I will agree to any conditions!" Zhang Zong immediately spoke. As long as he could ask Sun Simiao to come out of the mountain, he could discuss any conditions. Of course, Zhang Zong didn't know Sun Simiao, so he would make any excessive requests.

Sure enough, Sun Simiao smiled again and said, "Actually, my requirements are related to Mr. Zhang. In the past few days, you have taught me another new set of medicine. It is completely different from the medicine in the Central Plains region, but it is a system of its own, which has benefited me greatly. So I want to ask Mr. Zhang to sort out this set of medicine and then teach it to students in the medical school!"

Sun Simiao was very interested in the modern medicine taught by Zhang Zong, otherwise he would not have talked with Zhang Zong for several days. In just a few days, he felt that his understanding of medicine had deepened a little more, so he also wanted to share Zhang Zong's set of medicine, and maybe he could promote the development of Central Plains medicine in the future.

"So it's this, no problem!" Zhang Zong immediately agreed without thinking when he heard Sun Simiao's request. He had wanted to spread the medicine he knew, but he had always suffered from no chance. Moreover, he was worried that the two completely different medical systems might have a conflict if they were forced to integrate. However, now that Sun Simiao is behind the scenes, there is no need to worry about this issue.

Sun Simiao had already learned about Zhang Zong's temperament before, and it was not surprising to see him agree so readily. After all, he knew that Zhang Zong was not a stingy person, and with Zhang Zong's extensive knowledge, these medicines seemed nothing to him.

Both sides agreed to each other's conditions, and even if the matter was settled, Zhang Zong and Sun Simiao immediately discussed the date of their return to Beijing. However, Sun Simiao's family lived here, so he could not leave just by saying that, especially the Medicine Garden, which must also be arranged. After all, countless people come to see him for treatment every day.

In this case, Sun Simiao estimated that he could only wait until after the New Year before leaving, so in the end, Zhang Zong and Taiping decided to go back to Chang'an first. After all, they would definitely not be able to celebrate the New Year outside in the first year after their marriage, so Zhang Zong made an appointment with Sun Simiao. After he arrived in the capital after the New Year, Zhang Zong would personally go to greet him.

It has been a few days since the Chinese New Year, so after saying goodbye to Sun Simiao, Zhang Zong immediately set off for Chang'an. Although they have been staying in Fengkong Mountain these days, it is enough for Taiping, especially after she left Chang'an, she felt fresh when she saw anything.

On the way back, Zhang Zong also ordered the carriage to walk slowly so that he could accompany Taiping to enjoy the scenery along the way, and also explain to her the folk customs and customs. With these experiences, Taiping could also be exposed to more sufferings among the people, rather than being a princess who was floating in the air and unearthed in the ground like before.

Fengkong Mountain is very close to Chang'an. If you walk faster, you can reach Chang'an in one day. However, Zhang Zong and the others walked slowly, so they spent an extra day. On the way, they rested in Sanyuan County for one night and arrived in Chang'an the next afternoon.

Although they were riding in carriages along the way, the bumps in the road still made Zhang Zong and her husband feel a little tired. So after returning to Chang'an, they didn't go anywhere. They first went home for a night of rest. The next day, Zhang Zong went to Furong Garden and reported to Li Hong about his experience of asking Sun Simiao to come out of the mountain.

Li Hong did not expect that Zhang Zong could invite Sun Simiao, and he was very happy immediately. His previous concerns were completely abolished. He immediately appointed Zhang Zong as Taichang Shaoqing, specializing in the promotion of cowpox cultivation and the reform of the Imperial Medical Office.

The reason why Zhang Zong was appointed as Taichang Shaoqing was because the Imperial Medical Office was actually affiliated with Taichang Temple, so Taichang Temple had direct jurisdiction over the Imperial Medical Office. Now, it is necessary to reform the Imperial Medical Office, so naturally Taichang Temple should also be done by Taichang Temple.

Of course, Zhang Zong's Taichang Shaoqing was just a temporary one, and he did not intend to work in Taichang Temple for a long time. After the reform of the Imperial Medical Office was completed, he, Taichang Shaoqing, would have done his best.

With the official issuance of the appointment of Taichang Shaoqing, Zhang Zong finally took over the Imperial Medical Office. The first thing he did after taking office was to convene the Imperial Medical Office Order, as well as the chief officials of the Shang Pharmaceutical Bureau and the Pharmaceutical Bureau.

Speaking of which, Shang Pharmaceutical Bureau and the Pharmaceutical Bureau have no affiliation with the Imperial Medical Office. Even the rank of the chief officials of these two bureaus is higher than that of the Imperial Medical Office. However, these two bureaus are only royal private institutions. Although their status is respected, they do not have real power. Zhang Zong just needs to use their reputation to reform medical education.
Chapter completed!