"Thank you so much, shopkeeper." Both Zhang the Hunter and Li Xiucai said gratefully.
"Also, I see that the herbs on your list aren't very complete. Let me prescribe a few more for you. There are some for treating children's dysentery, some for detoxification, and some for reducing fever and inflammation. I saw your village doctor wrote down some anti-inflammatory herbs, but they're not complete. These are all complete prescriptions. When you get the medicine, pack them one by one. When you use it, ask your doctor. I've written the dosage on the prescription. As for the prescription for children's dysentery, that one is very important.
Sometimes, doctors treat it as diarrhea. However, dysentery is more serious and difficult to treat. Dysentery is an intestinal infectious disease transmitted through the digestive tract. Consuming unclean food and water is closely linked to dysentery. However, even with unclean food and water, some people experience mild symptoms while others experience severe ones. This is because everyone's immune system is different. Those with strong immunity experience milder symptoms, while those with weak immunity experience milder symptoms.
"I'll write down the differences between dysentery and diarrhea on the prescription. You can take it back to your village doctor and he'll understand. Your village doctor barely listed any herbs for detoxification and fever reduction; he's probably not good at them. Don't worry, I've written the complete prescription. Go get the medicine later," the shopkeeper said kindly.
"Shopkeeper, you are so kind-hearted. We thank you on behalf of all the villagers in Yunjia Village." After hearing what the shopkeeper said, Li Xiucai and Zhang the Hunter both bowed to him.
Li Xiucai and Zhang the Hunter both knew that Uncle Wu in the village could treat minor injuries, colds, and fevers. Serious illnesses still needed to be treated at the town's traditional Chinese medicine clinic. The prescriptions the owner had prescribed for children's dysentery, colds, fevers, and inflammation were incredibly important. While fleeing famine, the food and water they ate were inevitably contaminated. The key was the water shortage, leaving them without the luxury of careful care. When the weather turned colder, colds and fevers would undoubtedly increase in the villagers, and these medicines would be a huge help.
Furthermore, injuries are inevitable when fleeing famine. If wounds aren't properly treated, they can become infected, making anti-inflammatory measures crucial. Uncle Wu only offers simple detoxification treatments. He doesn't prescribe prescriptions for ailments he's not adept at treating. "The shopkeeper has been incredibly helpful," Li Xiucai and Zhang the Hunter thought gratefully.
"Also, when you drink water in the wild, you must boil it and not drink raw water directly. There are a lot of dirt in raw water that cannot be seen by the eyes, and drinking it for a long time will make you sick. If you encounter some turbid water, you can use charcoal, sand, and gauze to filter it before using it. The water will become clear and clean." The shopkeeper added.
"Also, I suggest you go to this street and buy another jar of strong liquor, the kind with the highest proof. When you encounter someone with a fever, you can also use the liquor to rub the armpits, arms, hands, feet, and back, which will help reduce the temperature. At the same time, drink the medicine, and the illness will heal faster. In addition, when you are injured, you can sprinkle the liquor on the wound to reduce inflammation, but it will be more painful. However, it will be very practical." The shopkeeper suggested.
"Okay, boss, after we get the medicine, we will go buy some wine. Thank you so much today." Zhang the hunter said gratefully.
"Yes, shopkeeper, you have considered everything for us. Thank you so much. It's a shame that we came such a long way to your pharmacy. We heard from a friend that your store has a wide variety of medicinal materials and the prices are fair, so we asked for directions all the way here." said Li Xiucai.
"Haha, our store is a branch. Our boss has opened many branches. So, people who often live in the capital know that if they want to buy all the medicinal materials at once, they will choose our store. Moreover, our prices are indeed fair. This is not to mention," the shopkeeper said happily.
"Please sit down here and have a cup of tea and rest for a while. I'll have my clerk go directly to the warehouse to prepare the medicine for you." The shopkeeper said as he handed the prescription and the list of herbs to a passing clerk. The clerk took the list and went to prepare the herbs.
"Boss, we won't rest anymore. While you are preparing the herbs, let's go buy some wine." Li Xiucai stood up and said.
"Yes, boss, it's getting late now. We have to leave the city tonight and we are in a hurry." Hunter Zhang also said.
"Well, there's a wine shop a hundred meters ahead of our store. They have a wide variety of wines, and the prices are fair. They won't cheat strangers. You can go to that store and take a look." The shopkeeper said after thinking for a moment.
"Okay, boss. Let's go to that store now." Li Xiucai said as he and Zhang the hunter walked out of the store.
"Okay, then you go first." The shopkeeper waved his hand and said.
Hunter Zhang and Scholar Li walked out of the pharmacy and about a hundred meters ahead when they came upon a large liquor store. Large jars of wine were placed at the entrance. As soon as they arrived, they were greeted by a strong aroma of wine. Li Xiucai and Hunter Zhang entered the store, where many people were drinking and the noise was very loud. They approached the shopkeeper, who was calculating his bills with an abacus.
"Boss, we were recommended by the owner of the Ren De Pharmacy in front to come here to buy wine. We want to buy the strongest wine. Do you have any recommendations?" asked Zhang the Hunter.
"Hello, we have two kinds of the strongest liquor in our store. One of them is 500 wen per catty, and that kind of liquor tastes good and is relatively affordable. The other one is 800 wen per catty, and it also tastes very good. The two liquors come from different places, and the tastes of the liquors are also different. However, the people who come here to buy liquor recommended by the owner of Ren De Pharmacy usually buy liquor to cool down and reduce inflammation, not to drink it. So, I recommend the one that costs 500 wen per catty to you. That one is more affordable." The owner said, pointing to two wine jars on the shelf.
"Okay, boss, I'll take your suggestion and order the wine that costs 500 wen per jin. Could you fill it in a 30 jin small jar so we can carry more? Also, can you offer a better price?" asked Zhang the Hunter.
"It can hold 30 kilograms of small jars. However, it must be filled on the spot. They are all introduced by acquaintances, so I'll charge you 480 coins per kilogram." The shopkeeper said as he adjusted the abacus.
"Okay, thank you, boss. Then please help me pack a small 30-jin jar. Please calculate the price and we will settle the bill." Li Xiucai said.
"Okay, please wait a moment." The shopkeeper, calculating on his abacus, instructed the waiter to fill the bottles with wine. After a moment, the shopkeeper calculated the amount, and Li Xiucai settled the bill. After the waiter finished filling the bottles and sealing the jars, Zhang the Hunter held the jars, and together with Li Xiucai, they said goodbye to the shopkeeper and returned to Rende Pharmacy.
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