The empire's aptitude for science is well known, especially in light of the well respected alchemist workshops that are springing up in our cities. Now the renowned medical scholar, Ibn Sīnā, learning of {0}'s world-leading faculty in science and interest in medicine, wants to complete his magnus opus in the city—for a price. How will you offer recompense?
A simple transaction should suffice. His knowledge will be gratefully received by our wounded soldiers.
We'll be fine with our own medicine.