Upon hearing this, the Imperial Physicians felt embarrassed to remain silent and began to speak one after another.
"I donate five thousand taels."
"I donate three thousand taels."
"I donate one thousand taels..."
Although these sums of silver equaled several years or even more than ten years of their salaries, the Imperial Physicians, unlike other officials, had these salaries as only a small part of their income. Each time they went to treat the nobles, although under orders, the nobles would still give them generous rewards.
Medical reform is a bottomless pit, and since the National Treasury had no extra silver, Li Nuo had to seek sponsorship on his own.
Of course, it wasn't without reason; the more successful the medical reform, the quicker his cultivation in the Medical School and Confucian improved.
