History: Scholar of the Great Xia.

Summary

The passage describes a court discussion about a smallpox plague potentially spread by the Xiongnu. Ye Tian proposes an innovative solution using cowpox to immunize people against smallpox. Despite facing strong opposition from ministers like Qin Xian, who call his idea absurd and dangerous, Ye Tian confidently challenges them to a bet. He stakes his life on the success of his method and demands the same from his critics if he wins. The scene highlights Ye Tian's bold character and potential medical breakthrough in fighting a deadly disease that has plagued humanity for centuries.

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