Song Heguo was so excited because he had thoroughly understood the capabilities of the Shen Nong Heavenly Doctor.
If Han Lang had already established a sect, even if the disciples were not yet capable of handling things independently, with the passage of time, the Special Task Force would certainly be able to possess a formidable medical team.
At that time, the soldiers' problems, whether old ailments or new injuries, could all be perfectly resolved.
However, just as Song Heguo and a group of military commanders were filled with joy, Han Lang poured a bucket of cold water on them.
"This, Commander Song, you might be imagining things too beautifully. The complete inheritance of the Shen Nong Heavenly Doctor is extremely difficult. Even if we follow this plan for training, it's not certain that many will truly reach my level. Therefore, this matter cannot be rushed!"
Upon hearing this, Song Heguo and the others were indeed somewhat disappointed.
But then they thought about it, and what Han Lang said was not wrong.
If the Shen Nong Heavenly Doctor could be replicated so easily, why would it only exist in legends?
With these thoughts, Song Heguo felt at ease.
"No matter, no matter! Even if, as you say, those disciples cannot reach the true Shen Nong Heavenly Doctor standard, they will at least be better than our field doctors! Therefore, your proposal is excellent. I will implement it soon. I will trouble you and your sect's management to inform them. Your Tian Yi Sect can be completely taken over by the state from now on! What do you think?"
Unexpectedly, Han Lang shook his head.
"No! Taking over is not allowed!"
Hearing Han Lang's direct refusal, Song Heguo, and indeed everyone, was stunned.
The military commanders behind him cast looks of "How dare you!"
As for Tang Geng, Tang Qin, and Ma Long, they couldn't help but worry that Han Lang would offend the commander.
Fortunately, Han Lang did not hesitate at this moment. He continued.
"I apologize, Commander. What I mean is, the Tian Yi Sect has its own rules. If the state wants truly talented individuals, I believe these physicians should still be trained according to the Tian Yi Sect's rules. If the state completely takes over the Tian Yi Sect, wouldn't that be letting amateurs manage professionals, and the Tian Yi Sect would fall into chaos!"
"Therefore, I suggest that the Tian Yi Sect continue to operate according to its own model. The Special Task Force can intervene covertly, safeguarding the development and growth of the Tian Yi Sect. The Tian Yi Sect can set certain goals based on the student intake each year, and recruit a portion of the outstanding graduates into the military!"
"However, I must make some things clear upfront! Physicians are needed not only by the military but also by the ordinary world! Therefore, for those who meet the graduation standards, the Tian Yi Sect can give the Special Task Force one special recruitment opportunity, but individual willingness cannot be forced! Those who do not wish to join the military should still have their personal wishes respected, allowing them to serve ordinary people in the ordinary world! As for the disciples recruited into the military, the state can provide some subsidies to assist the selected outstanding disciples in their cultivation for self-preservation!"
"Once they enter the military, these disciples will completely belong to the state. Only then will the military have the authority to manage them! However, the Tian Yi Sect will still retain the power to discipline its members!"
"With this explanation, Commander, do you understand?"
After listening to Han Lang's lengthy explanation, everyone finally understood.
Han Lang was not unwilling to accept state regulation of the Tian Yi Sect, but he was concerned that if someone were placed above the Tian Yi Sect, the sect's rules could not be smoothly implemented.
He was also worried that the Tian Yi Sect would henceforth become a plaything for the powerful, manipulated at will.
If the disciples of the Tian Yi Sect lost their right to choose and became puppets, how could he, as the sect leader, face the increasingly prosperous disciples of the Tian Yi Sect in the future?
Not to mention Sun Liansheng, who was still dedicating himself to the Tian Yi Sect, and Wang Fang!
"Cough cough..."
After Song Heguo fully understood Han Lang's meaning, his expression was slightly awkward. He coughed repeatedly to alleviate the embarrassment, and the military commanders behind him followed suit to conceal their previous misunderstanding of Han Lang.
Seeing this, Han Lang couldn't help but feel puzzled and asked with concern.
"What's wrong? Have all the commanders caught the flu?"
Being told this, everyone's expressions became even more awkward, and their coughing intensified.
After a while, Song Heguo managed to control himself and said repeatedly to Han Lang.
"Young friend Han, you are right! The medical profession is the foundation of a nation, it should be taken from the people and used for the people. I agree that the Special Task Force will only intervene covertly in the Tian Yi Sect and will not interfere with the Tian Yi Sect's internal talent cultivation and other plans. I also agree to train the graduating physicians who voluntarily join the military. However, I must say, in the long run, it is best for sects like the Tian Yi Sect, which are related to national security, to be managed by the military in the end! But I also understand your concerns, so I can guarantee you that the person responsible for managing the Tian Yi Sect in the future will be a disciple of your Tian Yi Sect, and must also be a member of the Special Task Force. Furthermore, the successor must receive the dual approval of the previous sect leader and the military commander. What do you think of this?"
Han Lang pondered for a moment and roughly understood Song Heguo's meaning.
If a disciple approved by both the Tian Yi Sect and the military took over the sect, the problems Han Lang was worried about could be greatly avoided, while also satisfying the needs of the Special Task Force as much as possible.
In this way, it was indeed a relatively fair solution.
Therefore, he immediately agreed.
"Alright! Starting from the next term, the Tian Yi Sect's rules can be executed according to your method, Commander!"
Hearing Han Lang's agreement, Song Heguo couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. At the same time, as if he had thought of something else, he inquired.
"Young friend Han, I have one more request!"
"Please speak, Commander!"
"The field doctors we currently have possess both experience and strength. Although their medical skills cannot be compared to the Shen Nong Heavenly Doctor, it does not mean they lack talent! Therefore, I would like to implore you to allow them to enter your Tian Yi Sect for advanced studies in batches. This way, we can also quickly cultivate a group of talents for the military!"
"This..."
Speaking of this, Han Lang became somewhat hesitant.
"First of all, I strongly agree with your suggestion and believe this approach is excellent! However, regarding this matter, I wish to give the decision-making power to the current administrators of the Tian Yi Sect. Firstly, the Tian Yi Sect values virtue in accepting disciples. Even field doctors selected from the Special Task Force to study must first pass the Tian Yi Sect's virtue assessment! Secondly, the current administrators of the Tian Yi Sect are elderly. If too many people need their attention at once, I worry that he might overexert himself and his health might not be able to withstand it! Therefore, I wish to give him the decision-making power for this matter!"
Hearing this, Song Heguo repeatedly agreed.
"Yes, yes. This is understandable human nature. In that case, after I make the basic arrangements here, I will arrange for you to have a secret video call with the person in charge of the Tian Yi Sect. If everything is in order, then this matter will be settled. What do you think?"
Han Lang nodded.
"No problem! We can discuss more detailed issues later! As long as it is beneficial to the country and the people, our Tian Yi Sect will definitely agree!"
"That's good! That's good!"