Chapter 6: Even in Transcendence, One Should Not Aim Too High (Part 1)

This, this, this, this is my hometown dialect

The Countess, after all, is an outsider and naturally does not understand what the surgery that Zhu Jishi just performed on Fat Qiu, which seemed no different from slaughtering a pig, truly signifies

"Do you want to publish an article in The Lancet?" Dr. Blonstein gazed at Zhu Jishi for a moment, then slowly nodded and said, "Dr. Jason, your achievements in blood types and transfusion therapy are indeed... indeed worthy of being shared with the global medical community through The Lancet. I believe you will be the first Oriental person to receive the Copley Medal and the French Grand Prize for Science."

"Mannheim, I am studying medicine in Mannheim," Zhu Jishi replied in German, forcing himself. In fact, he and Dr. Blonschtein were alumni; the Mannheim Medical School where he studied in Germany was also affiliated with Heidelberg University, although it certainly had not been established in 1842

The German Confederation?" Blonschtein suddenly interjected in German, "I also came to England from there; I graduated from Heidelberg University in Bassen. Which university did you graduate from?"

Tatar language

But if I cannot stay in the UK, where should I go? Returning to China is definitely not an option, as I do not have a queue. I have heard that during the Qing Dynasty, the rule was that those without a queue would be executed! Moreover, my Western medical skills would likely be even less applicable in China during the Daoguang era.

Should we go to the United States? I am not sure what the current immigration requirements are in the U.S. Will they accept someone like me who has come from Europe? ... Tatar?

This is what I have researched. Zhu Jishi has spent more than a year in Germany in the 21st century, and he knows that Europeans generally have a high regard for scientists, so he does not intend to adopt a low-profile approach in the field of science. In fact, my purpose for coming to the UK this time is to publish my research findings in The Lancet.

Furthermore, even if the issues regarding the passport and entry visa are resolved, does that mean I can practice medicine in England in 1842? It seems not to be the case. Because I currently possess neither a medical school diploma nor a medical license—although my medical knowledge surpasses that of the greatest medical practitioners of this era, how can I prove it without a diploma

These several issues seem rather difficult to resolve, which caused Zhu Jishi to become distracted while pondering them

It seems that Ye Yiren has never mentioned how time travelers solve the problem of food. Compared to Emperor Daoguang of the Qing Dynasty, Aisin Gioro Minning, and the need to save the 400 million Chinese people who are suffering, addressing the issue of food is currently the most pressing matter that Zhu Jishi must face. I wonder how the protagonists in those time travel novels, which Miss Ye loves so much, resolve this dilemma.

Hearing the Countess speak Chinese with perfect pronunciation, Zhu Jishi was genuinely startled. He even thought, like the illustrations in books, that this woman had been to China and had uncovered his true identity—was the Opium War even over? If the British were to capture him as a secret agent of the Qing Dynasty, he might very well end up on the gallows! However, upon hearing her ask questions in English, the esteemed doctor Zhu finally breathed a sigh of relief

Of course! Doctor Blonshtain looked at Zhu Jishi with immense envy and remarked, "This is probably the most significant medical research achievement of the first half of the 19th century!" He paused for a moment and then asked, "Doctor Jason, may I be so bold as to inquire whether there are also methods of blood transfusion treatment in your Tatar traditional medicine?"

However, during the surgery on Qiu Pangzi this afternoon, Zhu Jishi seems to have conquered the two major challenges of surgical procedures—infection and blood transfusion. If the techniques he employed in treating Qiu Pangzi could be published in The Lancet, the resulting fame and wealth would undoubtedly make every doctor in this era envious

It is Germany. Zhu Jishi did not specify where in Germany, mainly out of fear of revealing too much.

The Copernicus Medal and the French Grand Prize for Science? Is donating blood really that important? The Countess also showed a look of surprise; these two scientific awards held a status in the 19th century comparable to that of the Nobel Prize in later years! A scientist who can simultaneously win both of these prestigious awards is bound to be remembered in history

Thirdly, the issue of racial discrimination cannot be overlooked. Not to mention 1842 England, even in the 21st century, white Europeans still harbor deep-seated contempt for yellow-skinned Chinese people, though they may not openly express it. Therefore, even if one were to obtain a medical license in 1842 England, it is likely that no patients would be willing to seek treatment.

"Jason, Dr. Jason, what are you thinking?" Countess Isabel's beautiful face leaned in, asking with concern. At that moment, Zhu Jishi realized that his hand, which was holding the wine glass, had tilted, spilling wine onto the dining table. He had been lost in thought for an unknown duration. The Countess, Dr. Blonstein, and a servant attending to the meal all looked at him with curiosity at his foolish expression

Being a doctor seems like a decent profession, but upon closer reflection, it does not appear to be that simple. Firstly, I am in the United Kingdom, during the glorious and prosperous era of the Victorian Age in the British Empire! As an illegal immigrant from the 21st century, will I be caught by the UK immigration officials and sent back to China, which is, well, the Qing Dynasty? The passport issued by the Chinese government in the 21st century and the entry visa issued by the European Union should be invalid in 1842 Britain, right? As an illegal immigrant from the 21st century, will I be caught by the UK immigration officials and sent back to China, which is, well, the Qing Dynasty? The passport issued by the Chinese government in the 21st century and the entry visa issued by the European Union should be invalid in 1842 Britain, right?

However, in the eyes of the insider Blumstein, the little bit of rudimentary surgical skill displayed by Zhu Jishi just now could undoubtedly propel European medicine forward significantly! No, not just significantly, but rather a tremendous leap! It is important to note that historically, those perverse surgeons in Europe did not realize the necessity of washing hands before performing surgery until 1852, and the complete resolution of surgical disinfection issues did not occur until 1886. As for understanding blood types to solve the major problem of blood transfusion, that was a matter of the early 20th century—before that, these perverse surgeons either transfused animal blood or recklessly mixed human blood without regard for blood types, resulting in the successful deaths of countless patients!

Countess Isabelle looked at Zhu Jishi with a smile, and suddenly three Chinese words popped up: "visa, passport, diploma ... what do they mean (this is English)? What language is it from?"

Looking at the old doctor from the 19th century with sparkling eyes, Zhu Jishi paused for a moment in silence and then smiled slightly, saying: "Like many great scientists in history, I conduct my research standing on the shoulders of my predecessors"

The Medical School of Mannheim University? Blonschtein furrowed his brow, not probing further. Although he did not recall Mannheim University having a medical program, it had been over forty years since he graduated from Heidelberg University, after which he went to England to make a living and never returned to Germany, thus he was unaware of the recent developments at Mannheim University. However, he subsequently inquired about blood types and transfusion-related issues, "Dr. Jason, is the knowledge about blood types and transfusion therapy something you learned at Mannheim University?" Although he did not recall Mannheim University having a medical program, it had been over forty years since he graduated from Heidelberg University, after which he went to England to make a living and never returned to Germany, thus he was unaware of the recent developments at Mannheim University. However, he subsequently inquired about blood types and transfusion-related issues, "Dr. Jason, is the knowledge about blood types and transfusion therapy something you learned at Mannheim University?"

Will Haiming has already left with the *book* to return to the military camp to report the injury he inflicted on Major Churchill during the duel and to prepare to accept punishment. Zhu Jishi and Doctor Blonstein, however, were retained by the Countess to have dinner together, in gratitude for saving the life of the corpulent Churchill—this resolved Zhu Jishi's first meal after his time travel, but how will the issue of meals be resolved in the future

"Indeed, it is Tatar, and 'good wine' means good wine." Zhu Jishi smiled sheepishly at the Countess and tilted his head back to finish the red wine.

"Oh, it is Tatar language." The Countess was clearly intrigued by the Tatar people who could perform vivisection without killing the subject, and she continued to inquire, "Doctor Jason, where did you learn your medical skills? Was it in Russia?"

The Lancet is the most authoritative medical journal in Europe. Zhu Jishi frequently reads this journal in Germany over a hundred years later and is aware that it has a very long history, having certainly existed since 1842.

The old doctor nodded, seemingly in agreement with Zhu Jishi's statement, or perhaps confirming a certain hypothesis of his own—although the British Empire had already forced open the closed gates of the Qing Dynasty with its powerful warships and cannons, the Westerners of this era still had a vague understanding of Eastern affairs. While they recognized that Western technology was ahead of the East, the East, after all, boasted a glorious and splendid civilization spanning thousands of years, along with many lost civilizations. Perhaps in certain aspects, they might even be ahead in some respects.