Chapter 153

Xu Yi was leaving Yanting County for a long trip. Of course Madam He and the others knew about it. Xu Yi had already shown that he wanted to leave.

I just didn't expect this day to come so quickly.

Even Madam He and Madam Chen found that their buns had more white strands growing out. The past few years have passed by in a flash. Time flies. In such a hurry, everything seems to be the same, but people are no longer what they were before.

"When Brother Yi gave up studying, I was terrified for a while and felt sorry for my elder sister's last words before she died." There was sadness on Mrs. He's face. Her friendship with Mrs. Xu was just a close neighbor.

Unexpectedly, when the wife of the Xu family left, her family would get closer to the younger brother of the Xu family.

Mrs. Chen said: "What do you want to do with this? Brother Yi has always had an idea. He can live a good life outside."

"No." Mrs. He thought of happy things and smiled happily. stand up.

Both of them have received a lot of benefits from Xu Yi, and they didn't have many opportunities to repay them in the past. This time Xu Yi was going to travel, so they thought of taking more care of them.

Mrs. He has not given up her needlework in recent years, and she also does some handkerchief work from time to time.

In the past two months, she had not taken on any more work. She had made four sets of clothes for Xu Yi. She had prepared both winter and summer clothes, thinking that Xu Yi would be outside and would not lack clean clothes to wear.

She not only did it for Xu Yi, but also for A Xu A Jin.

The two children have to go out with them this time, and I don't know if they can take good care of Xu Yi.

Not to mention, she was also worried whether Xu Yi would take care of them if he brought two children with him this time.

Mrs. Chen laughed for a while when she heard that she was still worried about this: "They are not as skinny and pitiful as before, so why are they still worried? I went to Brother Yi's place the day before yesterday, and saw that A Jin was getting more and more beautiful, and I was even more worried. Will her following Brother Yi cause bad people to wonder?"

The two of them had different concerns, but they both seemed to be justified.

But when Mrs. Chen saw Mrs. He making clothes, she gave up this option.

Xu Yi gave her a recipe for loquat and mint drink. In just a few years, she changed from the woman who set up a stall and sold hot soup to the woman who opened a small restaurant in Yanting County.

Although it is a small restaurant, still in an ordinary alley, the business is still booming.

There were many wealthy families in the county who sent their maids and servants to buy drinks from her.

This summer, Ms. Chen earned more than 20 yuan just by selling loquat and mint drinks.

After saving for a few more years, she would be able to buy a house in the city.

Mrs. Chen doesn't have anything to offer, and even if she did, she wouldn't be suitable.

Therefore, she thought of the clay pots she had saved specially for Xu Yi in the past few years. In this pottery jar, there is a small amount of silver stored every month, starting from broken pieces of silver every month to one or two taels of silver each month.

She saved up half a jar.

After thinking of this, Mrs. Chen took the pieces of silver and went to the gold and silver shop to change them into whole silver cakes.

The shopkeeper in the gold and silver shop poured it out and weighed it, and found that there were more than twelve taels of silver.

Mrs. Chen made up for the loss and exchanged it for three five-tael silver cakes.

After wrapping the silver cake in a handkerchief and putting it away, Mrs. Chen got on the hired sedan chair and ordered the bearer to go to Xu Yi's house.

Mrs. Chen said to Xu Yi: "I have been thinking about it for a long time, and I always want to give something back. Over the years, I have saved additional money, and I thought that I would give it to you when I have enough. Who would have thought that life would go by so fast, you Now they are all of age."

"You can take A Xu and A Jin with you. I can rest assured that these two are good children and can take care of you." Madam Chen took a sip of tea to soothe her throat and continued. Said, "Auntie, I have nothing to give you. You have to accept these three silver cakes."

Xu Yi looked at the silver cakes she stuffed into her hands, and felt warm in her heart.

Mrs. Chen had saved these pieces of silver cake for several years. If he didn't take them, she would be disappointed.

Xu Yi did not refuse, and said with a smile: "I would like to thank Aunt Chen for her kindness. Don't worry, aunt, I will take them both as companions. I will come back after I have traveled enough."

After hearing this, Madam Chen thought for a while and said: "You Do you have to go that far this time?"

They thought Xu Yi was just leaving Yanting County.

Just like the previous times, I can come back in two or three months. If it's late, it's only a year or two.

But listening to the tone of Xu Yi's words today, I couldn't stop thinking about it...

Xu Yi hummed, and without hiding anything, he also told Mrs. Chen what he had told Xing Yuesen and the others.

...

After Mrs. Chen left, Uncle Tang also came a moment later.

Uncle Tang didn't say caring and worrying words like Mrs. He and others. He was a businessman when he was young and knew that traveling far away was not easy, so he mostly warned about safety matters.

If you encounter petty thieves or bandits, don't hesitate or be soft-hearted.

"If you soften your heart, you will let the jackals and wild dogs run away, and they will bite you hard in turn."

Uncle Tang thought about the scenes of being attacked twice. After so many years, he was still frightened and went to see Xu Yi again. , couldn't help but remind him again: "Brother Yi, please don't be too nice to strangers, and don't leak money."

"Yi must keep this in mind," Xu Yi said.

He knew this of course, but Uncle Tang's kind reminder made him listen actively.

After the two chatted about serious topics, Uncle Tang asked Xu Yi where he was going. He heard that Xu Yi was going to the Zitong Jinniu Road to the Central Plains, which goes to Zitong in the west and Zhaohua in the north. This road is a steeper section of the Shu Road. .

Both ends of the Shu Road are densely covered with ancient cypresses. The mountain road is winding and has steep cliffs, hundreds of miles long.

After passing this dangerous road, after passing through Lizhou Yichuan County, the Sichuan North Road behind will be easier to walk.

Uncle Tang imparted his business experience accumulated over the years to Xu Yi without reservation.

Fearing that Xu Yi had never traveled far and taken the wrong route, he brought a map he kept at home before coming over.

Now that he knew Xu Yi was going to start from this Shu Road, he added a few more strokes on the spot and marked out several key areas.

Xu Yi looked at the old yellowed map with joy in his eyes.

He said happily: "Uncle Tang, you sent this gift at a very timely time. This is exactly what I need."

Uncle Tang said with a smile: "I knew you would be short of this, so I brought it to you."

Having this map will be a lot more convenient for Xu Yi.

At least in their opinion, if they leave the official path, they will not go astray.

Xu Yi cherished the map and said gratefully: "I don't know how to thank Uncle Tang for your kindness."

Uncle Tang blew his beard.

After he returned from an injury in Xiling Town, Xu Yi taught him the body-building technique. In the past few years, he had practiced body-building techniques. Although his body was not as strong as when he was young, he was much stronger.

After that time, every time he looked at Xu Yi, it was like looking at his own son.

This child is even more considerate than his own son, and he always takes the time to give these elders a pulse.

Still unwilling to take money.

How could he not protect such a good child?

Uncle Tang chuckled and said, "What do you want to thank me for? It's just a map."

At his age, he will not leave Yanting County in the future. If you leave this thing here, it will only be wasted.

Before leaving, he remembered something.

Uncle Tang turned around and sat back next to Xu Yi.

"Brother Yi, if you pass by Zhaohua and meet a lame old man pushing a cart, ask him if his surname is Li. If his surname is Li, give him this money bag for me."

He took it out of his arms . He took out a money bag with some heavy coins in it.

After Xu Yi took it, he thought for a while and said, "Uncle Tang, what if I haven't met you?"

Uncle Tang laughed and said, "If you haven't met me, just spend the money."

Xu Yi was stunned when he heard this.

He held the money bag, pondered for a while and asked: "Uncle Tang, who is this old man named Li?"

"An old friend."

Uncle Tang sighed, "Back then, before the merchant team was disbanded, I was penniless. , he gave me some money. "

Although it was only eight dollars, it solved his urgent need.

It didn't take long for him to repay this love. Now that Xu Yi was going this way, if he could meet him, he would be able to solve his worries.

Xu Yi agreed: "If I settle down in Zhaohua, I will definitely inquire about this person."

Uncle Tang was happy.

He always felt that Xu Yi would find Li Cripple.

...

After Uncle Tang left, Xu Yi wrote this down.

A few days later, Master Ji received good news. The carriage was polished and the exterior was painted.

Xu Yi and his party couldn't wait to get in the car to inspect the goods.

He was very confident in Master Ji's workmanship. During the inspection process, he was mainly dissatisfied with the size of the carriage.

He customized a large carriage that could easily accommodate three people and a dog.

In addition, Xu Yi also ordered a foldable wooden screen with a height similar to the carriage. When opened, the carriage can be divided into two.

Xu Yi also considered that he would take Ah Jin with him on this trip.

Ah Jin is a girl, so there will always be inconveniences when traveling, but he can't leave Ah Jin behind.

He taught both of them step by step, and he couldn't be partial to only taking A Xu to travel. Besides, after the two of them have studied Chinese medicine for so many years, it’s time to accumulate clinical experience.

By the time they leave, Xu Yi won't have to worry so much.

"Mr. Lang, this carriage is so beautiful!"

Ah Jin got out of the carriage, opened the curtain and pointed at the carved wooden hook hanging inside.

Master Ji looked at where she was pointing and explained: "This is the hook for hanging the lantern. You can't live without the lamp at night. Hanging this lantern on it is more stable than putting it on the table."

A Jin pointed to the other end and said, "Then Is there a copper stove here?"

Master Ji smiled: "Yes, Miss A Jin is really smart."

"That's right, I am very smart." A Jin admitted openly.

These words made Xu Yi laugh instantly.

Xu Yi came over, pointed to the wooden grid on the left, and said to her: "The grid here is for you. You can open it and see if you are satisfied."

"For me?" Ah Jin exclaimed. .

The next moment, she jumped briskly onto the carriage and returned inside.

There are three layers in the grid, some large and some small. There is also a thin dark layer inside, which is used to store valuables.

Ah Jin had already packed the things she wanted to bring, except for the gold and silver items, which were the good things Xu Yi gave to her and her brother.

She was reluctant to leave these things at home and wanted to take them all with her.

What Xu Yi gave them were ordinary toys, such as building blocks, nine-link rings, puzzles, etc.

It can be regarded as a rational toy, made to relieve their boredom and develop fun.

However, Ah Jin likes it very much. Every time he receives it, he plays with it over and over again and never tires of it.

Xu Yi told them: "When you go out, you should put away your belongings. Valuable things can be placed in the dark layer so that they are not easily lost."

"I understand!" Ah Jin's eyes sparkled, and he seemed to have already thought about it. What's up.

Xu Yi didn't know what she was thinking. This carriage was very successful and its structure was very solid. As long as there was no gravity impact, there would be no problem.

...

Pangzhai.

It was only early autumn, and Pang Boyi was already wearing thick clothes. He was reading books in the corridor, but his heart was restless. He didn't turn a page for a long time.

Uncle Pang stood behind him, watching Da Lang staring at the book in his hand without turning the page, and reminded him: "Da Lang."

"Huh?" Pang Boyi came back to his senses and raised his eyes to look at him.

Uncle Pang said: "If Da Lang is reluctant to part with Doctor Xu, why not call the old slave to invite him to come to the house for a talk?"

Pang Boyi shook his head: "What can I be reluctant to part with? He doesn't want to be my apprentice. "

After saying this, he laughed at himself.

From other people's words, he knew that Xu Yi had made all the arrangements. Now everything was ready and he hadn't set out yet, but he was just waiting for the husband of the Tao family to get married.

The sixth day of August is the day when the husband of the Tao family gets married.

Xu Yi had no elders in his family, so he wanted to leave before Mid-Autumn Festival so that he wouldn't have to see other people's family reunions.

At this time, the doorman trotted over, smiled and saluted, "Sir, Doctor Xu is here to visit."

"Xu Yi?" Pang Boyi was a little surprised.

Uncle Pang smiled next to him and said, "Doctor Xu really cares about Dalang."

Pang Boyi said with satisfaction, "This guy has some conscience." It's true that when he knew that Xu Yi was going to travel far these days, he prepared for him. A great gift.

Xu Yi quickly followed the doorman to Pang Boyi.

He stopped, saluted to Pang Boyi, and at his signal, sat down in the empty seat next to him.

Pang Boyi said, "I heard you were leaving, so how come you have time to come to my place?"

Xu Yi came over, not for anything else, but because he was worried about Pang Boyi's health.

In the past few years, Pang Boyi's health has been deteriorating. Although Xu Yi tried many methods, he could only manage to prevent his health from getting worse.

He knew that Pang Boyi's body was like this because the depression in his heart had been lingering for a long time. He cared about the court and the common people, and his heart ailment was already solid. A few decoctions could only cure it temporarily, but as long as Pang Boyi still wanted to If you do this, they will relapse from time to time.

Xu Yi took a deep breath: "Mr. Pang, when I leave this time, you are the one I miss the most."

Pang Boyi: "Why do you care about me?"

Xu Yi replied: "You care so little about your health, how can you not It's worrying."

As he spoke, he took something out of his sleeve pocket and put it on the table.

This thing was nothing else, but some first-aid pills he concocted. He told Pang Boyi and Uncle Pang clearly what effects each pill had and what it could cure.

Both of them listened in silence without saying a word.

No, I don’t know how to speak.

Uncle Pang was the first to come to his senses and exclaimed: "Doctor Xu, how much effort did it take you to concoct so many pills and powders!"

Xu Yi said: "I'm afraid it will take two or three years for me to leave. Come back, Mr. Pang, you have been staying in Yanting for a long time. These medicines may have one or two uses."

Pang Boyi raised his eyebrows: "How did you know that I would still stay in Yanting?"

Xu Yi was stunned.

Before he could speak, Pang Boyi said again: "I've been in Yanting for so many years and I'm tired of it."

Xu Yi was surprised for a few seconds. He had never heard Pang Boyi mention: "Mr. Pang, you have to leave." Here?"

"Maybe." Pang Boyi looked at him with a half-smile and asked deliberately, "If I want to go to the Central Plains, have you ever thought about going with me?"

Xu Yi blinked and asked him. When Mr. Pang traveled in the past, would he stay in one place for a long time? "

"Look where it is." Pang Boyi pointed at the table and urged, "You haven't answered my question yet."

Xu Yi said with a smile. Doesn't Mr. Pang know the answer?"

Pang Yi said: "..."

That's it. After knowing that Xu Yi would not choose to go with him, Pang Yi no longer struggled with this issue.

He asked Uncle Pang to go to his room and bring over the travel notes he had compiled these days.

In an instant, Uncle Pang came back with a stack of thick books.

These books are all the cultural scenery recorded by Pang Boyi when he traveled to various places before, as well as some hearings and interesting anecdotes.

He would make copies and backups in his spare time, and now it was much easier for Xu Yi.

Pang Game: "These things are for you to pass the time on the way."

Xu Yi smiled bitterly, it turned out that Pang Game was also prepared.

This thing was similar to the map Uncle Tang gave him, but it was more useful than the map.

Customs are also different in many different places. If he does not understand the local customs, he may be offended and run into unnecessary trouble.

Moreover, from these compiled travel notes, Xu Yi can see his intentions.

He took a deep breath, not knowing how to express his gratitude.

There is a saying in traditional Chinese medicine that “all diseases arise from Qi”. Among difficult and complicated diseases, there is also a saying that "all diseases are caused by depression". The two may seem different, but in terms of etiology, they are similar.

Pang Yi's body often suffers from diseases, many of which are caused by stagnation of Qi and long-term depression.

Among the prescriptions for soothing the liver and regulating qi, the representative Bupleurum Soothing Gan Powder cannot be drunk often.

It's three parts of medicine and poison.

Xu Yi is a doctor and does not advocate taking medicine regularly. The key is to solve the depression in the heart from the side.

To untie the bell, the person who tied it must be tied. Xu Yi didn't know what unknown things were hidden in it. If Pang Boyi didn't tell him, he wouldn't ask.

Just because he doesn't ask doesn't mean he doesn't care about it.

Before leaving, Xu Yi left Pang Boyi a dietary recipe to soothe the liver and relieve qi, as well as other methods to soothe the liver and regulate qi.

Compared with regular medication, dietary therapy is not as effective as Bupleurum Shugan Powder and Simo Decoction.

But it can be eaten regularly. Foods such as radish, jujube, and hawthorn can be added to daily recipes, and feet soaked with ginger, wolfberry, and bergamot can soothe the liver and regulate qi.

Pang Boyi smacked his tongue: "If I give you something, you have to pay for it in exchange."

Xu Yi smiled and did not answer.

He handed the written method to Uncle Pang and asked Uncle Pang to stare at him more: "Uncle Pang doesn't take care of his own body, so it will be much harder for you, Uncle Pang."

Uncle Pang sighed with deep understanding, and Doctor Xu understood him. It's not easy.

It would be great if Dalang had Doctor Xu to worry so much.

...

The days passed quickly. On the sixth day of August, Xu Yi attended Tao Qinghao's wedding banquet as promised.

After that, the day came closer and closer for him to leave the county.

The weather is getting cooler, but for Xu Yi and the others, this weather is just right for travel.

The breeze is cool and gentle, and the green leaves on the treetops are rustling, and there is no yellowing or withering.

Xu Yi and A Xu took turns driving donkeys out of the city.

As soon as they arrived outside the city, Xu Yi shouted and patted the donkey's strong butt.

The donkey's tail swayed, showing a slight dissatisfaction, but under Xu Yi's gentle taming, it still ran happily.

The donkey is not as fast as the mule, but it moves steadily.

It won't shake too much when running on a yellow dirt road that has been flattened by passing vehicles.

After almost adapting, Xu Yi let go and replaced A Xu.

Facing A Xu, Donkey was not so easy to talk to.

"Lang Jun, it doesn't want to move." As for the donkey that didn't obey the instructions, A Xu asked Xu Yi for help without any confidence.

Xu Yi frowned, patted its back with his hand, and shouted, "Run!"

"Da da da—"

After a moment, the donkey pulling the carriage started to move.

A Xu breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this.

This donkey only listens to Xu Yi. If Xu Yi doesn't give instructions, it will be too lazy to move. It will even kick people if it is provoked.

After the donkey got used to the habit of pulling a cart, Xu Yi replaced A Xu and let him drive the donkey cart back to the city.

Early the next morning.

When Xu Yi woke up, he called A Xu and A Jin, and the three of them got on the donkey cart and rushed to the Nanshi grocery store.

The shopkeeper of the grocery store recognized Xu Yi. When he came in, he came over to greet him with a smile: "Dr. Xu, you are here. The hundred kilograms of charcoal you asked me to keep are all ready."

The price of charcoal is getting better every year. It was expensive in 2001, and now a pound of charcoal has risen to eighteen cents.

Xu Yi paid the remaining money, and the boy at the grocery store immediately moved baskets of charcoal into the carriage.

The huge carriage has one-third of the area allocated for luggage storage. Now there are no other boxes and cages installed, only three baskets of charcoal occupy one-third of the space.

After coming out of the grocery store, Xu Yi and the others went to the gold and silver shop where they often exchange coins.

Exchange the silver in your hands into jiaozi, broken silver, and some directly into gold.

In the Song Dynasty, in addition to gold ingots with official seals, gold nuggets and gold cakes were mostly used among the people.

Gold nuggets and gold cakes also come in many sizes, ranging from one tael to as large as ten taels.

Xu Yi directly replaced it with twelve gold cakes.

The Tao Family Rouge Shop brought him a lot of profit every year, but Xu Yi hardly touched this money.

Now this money has been converted into gold, which is one hundred and thirty taels.

It may not sound like much, but for ordinary people, this amount of money is enough for their family of three to spend a lifetime without worries.

Besides, Xu Yi had more than this money on hand.

On the way back with a heavy amount of money, both A Xu and A Jin were so shocked that they could not speak.

There was only one thought in their minds: Lang Jun is so rich!

All this money belongs to Lang Jun, and it’s great that they are by Lang Jun’s side.

They came back happily. Xu Yi took the money back to the house and asked A Xu to call Lin Fangfang and Liu Zhuang over.

The two of them didn't know what Xu Yi wanted to order, so they waited obediently in the main room.

After a while, Xu Yi came over.

He held a kit in his hand, containing ten taels of silver.

Xu Yi said: "After we left, Sister Lin and Brother Liu took care of this house. This money is the monthly advance I will give you. If we don't come back in time, I will leave some money in the side room of the east wing." I got a piggy bank, and there are still ten taels of silver in it, so I can spend it."

Lin was shocked: "Lang Jun, this is... too much."

Liu Zhuang said in agreement, "Yes, Lang. " "Our monthly money is not worth it."

"The house is uninhabitable, and it will break down over time. We all ran away, and you should not be left here to guard the house." Xu Yi smiled, and this was considered compensation. Bar.

In the past few years, it has been hard work for the couple.

After explaining some things, Xu Yi didn't say anything more, waved his hand and asked them to go down and do their work.

the next day.

Zhang Tiegou and his wife brought Xiao Anan to look for him.

Little An'an stepped on her short legs, and the first thing she said when she saw Xu Yi was: "Godfather! Godfather!" She

threw herself into Xu Yi's arms. Little An'an sobbed and asked, "Daddy said The godfather is leaving. Why is the godfather leaving? Do you want Brother An?"

When Xu Yi heard this, his heart softened. He pinched the three-year-old An An and said with a smile: "Godfather. Brother An will come back when he goes to study in private school and bring you a gift then."

Little An An nodded with red eyes.

Seeing that he stopped crying, he was comforted by Xu Yi.

Xu Yi hugged him and stood up, looking at Zhang Tiegou: "Brother Zhang, please cherish the days when I'm not around."

Zhang Tiegou nodded. He was not very good at talking, so he just said, "You too."

"Okay." Xu Yi said with a smile.

...

Xu Yi didn't want his friends to practice it, but on the day of departure, these people came to the outside of the city and waited for his donkey cart to appear at the city gate.

The donkey cart did not stop. As it passed by them, a cheerful voice came from the carriage: "Friends, take care of yourself."

Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then started to curse one after another without caring about their own image.

If you don’t say goodbye, you really won’t see me again!