Chapter 82: The Embarrassment of Traditional Chinese Medicine

  Everyone stopped when it came to this. Guan Sheng also looked at Tang Zheng and said, "Little Tang, all along, our traditional Chinese medicine has been labeled as pseudo-science, we can't hold our heads up high. Now, we've finally got the chance to show off our skills. We've conquered a disease that even Western medicine couldn't conquer, it's the perfect opportunity for us to make a big impression. You know, after giving lectures at Karolinska Institute, your influence in the world will be greatly enhanced. Getting the Nobel Prize is almost a certainty."

  There's another thing that Guo Shuzhen didn't say, getting the Nobel Prize and achieving what no other doctor in China can do. What will those Western doctors say now? Will they still bring up abolishing traditional Chinese medicine? If traditional Chinese medicine is really abolished, shouldn't the Western doctors who didn't win the prize be abolished too?

  Looking at everyone's expression, Shen Lao, Guan Lao and Qin Dean all had a disappointed look on their faces. Shen Tao, Xu Li and others looked puzzled.

  Tang Zheng sighed and said with a bitter smile, "Shen Lao, Guan Lao, you two are being blinded by the current glory. The reason I didn't agree is not because I'm being arrogant. The main thing is, after I go, what can be said, how to explain?"

  This sentence, however, reveals the embarrassing situation of traditional Chinese medicine. The reason why it is criticized and considered a pseudoscience lies here: yin-yang, wuxing-wuzang, qiqing-liuyu, these things are overly intellectualized, fundamentally there is no objective existence.

  Conquering cerebral palsy, in fact, is undoubtedly. However, several acupuncture treatments and a few doses of traditional Chinese medicine can achieve therapeutic effects. What should we say? Is it the effect of traditional Chinese medicine or the effect of acupuncture?

  This matter is probably only clear to Tang Zheng, and any single one of them may not have much effect. The magic of traditional Chinese medicine lies in this. 1 + 1 should be greater than 2.

  Everyone fell silent at this, and Shen Renzhou's face also flashed a hint of gloom. This was the most embarrassing part. Many theories in traditional Chinese medicine are contradictory. For example, what is virtual heat syndrome? You need to use antipyretic drugs to dispel cold.

  These are all invisible, in Western medicine, fever is just fever, and it won't be divided into superficial heat or actual cold.

  Moreover, what medicine is for what bacteria. What kind of bacteria causes this disease. Western medical theory is all about tangible things that can be seen and touched. This is also the reason why it is convincing.

  And these are what traditional Chinese medicine cannot achieve at present. Because, to say nothing of other things, just the whole body meridian acupoint diagram is something that cannot be explained by science.

  "Alas, it seems that Xiao Tang has a clearer view than us. We are blinded by the fame and fortune right in front of us. Traditional Chinese medicine still has a long way to go before it can become a mainstream part of the medical community like Western medicine." Shen Renzhou sighed and began to speak.

  It was Guan Shui who seemed a bit more relaxed. Smiling, he patted Shen Renzhou's shoulder and comforted him: "Old buddy, believe me, with Xiao Tang here, all of this will become a reality."

  At this moment, Tang Zheng was also extremely serious: "Shen Lao, Guan Lao, indeed I have been considering and thinking about this."

  At this point, Tang Zheng looked at Shen Tao beside him and continued: "Actually, when Shen Tao was transferred to the cerebral palsy specialty, I also had ulterior motives for studying traditional Chinese medicine with him. Shen Tao is a Western medical doctor of neurosurgery. He has very deep theoretical research in Western medicine and is very familiar with the nervous system and anatomy. My idea is to use his expertise in Western medicine to jointly explore a scientific explanation for traditional Chinese medicine."

  Tang Zheng finished speaking, and his whole person felt a bit heartbroken. It's still because of the lack of strength in itself. Traditional Chinese medicine wants to gain recognition, but it has to learn the explanation methods of Western medicine. It sounds ironic. A true master should not be like this; a true master should be that traditional Chinese medicine is just traditional Chinese medicine. This explanation is a scientific one. You just don't understand, if you want to understand traditional Chinese medicine, come and study it yourself. As for the so-called doubts from outside, what's the point of those things?

  However, the more I think about it, the more I realize that imagination is beautiful, but reality is harsh. In today's era, for traditional Chinese medicine to achieve such great accomplishments, it's not enough to just be enthusiastic. Don't look down on Western medicine, which has no solution for many diseases. However, bone marrow transplants, kidney transplants, and some cancer treatments can be said to have achieved a complete cure. The glory of Western medicine is something that traditional Chinese medicine cannot match at present.

  Now, after studying traditional Chinese medicine, Shen Tao has a deeper understanding of the grandeur and mystery of traditional Chinese medicine. Now, he is an out-and-out faithful believer in traditional Chinese medical science.

  He furrowed his brow, but slowly said: "Master, I think... isn't this putting the cart before the horse? Our traditional Chinese medicine is the essence passed down from our ancestors. There's no need to explain anything else. This is the most scientific explanation. Now if outsiders don't understand and have doubts, what does it matter? We can just ignore them."

  Shen Renzhou was very happy, his grandson had undergone a qualitative change from initial disdain and contempt for traditional Chinese medicine to now. This was all thanks to Tang Zheng's efforts.

  At this moment, listening to Shen Tao's words that disregarded everything, Shen Renzhou also smiled and said: "Xiao Tao, the words are not wrong. However, some theories of traditional Chinese medicine are not even understood by us who have been engaged in traditional Chinese medicine for decades. This is an undisputed fact. To reach the state you mentioned, at least you need to make people convinced and recognized. Currently, it's impossible to reach this level."

  Tang Zheng nodded at this moment and said, "Shen Tao, Shen Lao is right. Before we have the ability, we can only adapt. This is an inevitable thing. Because, we don't have that strength yet."

  Tang Zheng looked at Shen Renzhou and Guan Shuisheng, "Shen Lao, Guan Lao, actually, I have already had a preliminary idea in my mind. I hope to conduct some exploratory research on the meridian acupoint diagram and the legendary internal family true energy."

  When Tang Zheng spoke, Shen Renzhou and Guan Shuisheng were stunned and shocked; Tang Zheng's courage and bravery were something they didn't possess. At this moment, one can't help but sigh, indeed it is true that a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger, but the later born ones are to be feared. The diagram of traditional Chinese medicine meridians and acupoints has been studied by many masters since its birth in modern times. Hopefully, they could find conclusive evidence. Unfortunately, all ended without results. Tang Zheng chose this direction, which is undoubtedly an arduous and extraordinary path.

  "Xiao Tang, the foundation of traditional Chinese medicine is meridians and acupoints. In traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and various diseases are all closely related to meridians and acupoints. If the five elements are the skeleton of traditional Chinese medicine, then meridians and acupoints are the indispensable flesh and blood on this skeleton. Your research direction is correct. Once you understand this, it will be a huge boost to the entire field of traditional Chinese medicine. However, this path may not be easy to walk. Many predecessors and masters have devoted their lives to this pursuit but ultimately failed. You must prepare yourself mentally.

  Shen Renzhou nodded in agreement with Tang Zheng's research direction after a moment of contemplation. He continued: "Xiao Tang, Lao Guan is most skilled in acupuncture. He has spent his entire life researching this field and has preserved many research materials from previous masters. Now that you are taking over his work, I believe Lao Guan will fully support you."

  When Shen Renzhou finished speaking, Guan Shuisheng smiled and said: "Good old Shen, you're really squeezing me now. I'm not that particular about being poor. Traditional Chinese medicine has always been self-respecting. But that's the old calendar. If we don't catch up now, we'll really be eliminated. Little Tang, rest assured, after going back, I will send all the materials to you. I also want to make a statement, as long as it is beneficial for research, if people are needed, give people; if money is needed, give money; if things are needed, give things."

  Shen Renzhou said seriously at this moment: "Xiao Tang, I still have Yang Jiren and Li Minghuang. Although they are not specialized in this area, we also have a lot of materials in our hands. At that time, I will call them. In short, one sentence, the four old guys must fully support you."

  Upon hearing this, Tang Zheng's face also showed joy. With these materials and the research results of his predecessors, it would be a great help to Tang Zheng's research. At least, it could save Tang Zheng from taking many detours, thus saving him a lot of time in this aspect.

  Tang Zheng nodded and said, "Shen Lao, Guan Lao, please rest assured. Tang Zheng will not disappoint your expectations. I will definitely study and come up with a solution to make the world take our traditional Chinese medicine seriously."

  Shen Renzhou smiled and nodded, saying: "Little Tang, it's getting late. This old man can't hold on any longer. Old Guan is probably the same, so we'll head back first. The day after tomorrow, I'll have Xiao Tao bring over all the materials."

  Shen Lao is already 80 years old. Being able to hold on until after 10 pm is already quite difficult. After sending off Shen Lao and Guan Lao, Tang Zheng and Qin Yuanzhang, along with other hospital leaders, carefully discussed the construction of the cerebral palsy branch. Tang Zheng suggested not calling it the Cerebral Palsy Branch, but rather the Traditional Chinese Medicine Branch. Also, regarding the over 300 million yuan donated by Dani's father, Qin Yuanzhang immediately agreed to invest another 300 million from Haiyi Hospital. A total investment of 600 million will be made. If we're going to do it, let's do it to the best of our abilities.

  In terms of site selection, Tang Zheng also made a request, it doesn't have to be in the city center, it can be in the suburbs where the land price is cheaper and transportation is slightly more convenient. The only requirement is that it should be by the mountain and water, with beautiful scenery. In this way, 600 million can do quite a few things.

  In response to Tang Zheng's request, Qin naturally agreed. Six hundred million seems like a lot, but if it were in the city of Zhonghai, it would probably be barely enough to buy land. If it were in the suburbs, there wouldn't be any problem at all.

  After settling this matter, Tang Zheng's mobile phone suddenly rang. It was his sister Tang Qiang's phone number. As soon as he answered it, the noise from the other end of the line came through. Tang Qiang's voice came over: "Big brother, I and Mom and Dad are already at Jingzhou Train Station. The 11 o'clock train tonight will arrive in Zhonghai around 11:30 tomorrow morning."

  P.S: Today is my son's birthday, I'll go out for dinner after updating. The next update will be before 12 o'clock.