Chapter 88

Lunch is the food from Tao’s Tea House, which is not bad at all.

The idle man hurried over to deliver it. When he got it, the food was still hot.

Xu Yi did not eat with Doctor Wu and others. He was pulled to Xing Yuesen's table and ate the same side dishes.

One portion of eight-grain quail, one portion of fried white sausage, one portion of stir-fried bulrush, and two plates of pickled pickles.

Xu Yi couldn't eat that much. He saw that A Xu and A Jin were eating the servants' food, with only one meat dish and one vegetarian dish, so he picked up some meat to eat and let the two of them carry the rest on their plates.

Xing Yuesen saw this and smiled: "Brother Yi is still the same. He doesn't miss a bite of anything he has to eat."

"This is a good thing, it would be a pity to waste it." Xu Yi picked up a piece of eight-grain quail. He didn't hear the word "eating" from the waiter at Tao's Tea House last time. He thought he couldn't afford it at that time.

After all, this stuff is really expensive.

The "Bacao" in the name actually refers to "Bacao tea", which is from the family Theaceae, and its fruit can be squeezed for oil.

This oil is very valuable nowadays. Use it to cook quail. The quail meat on this plate is cut into thin slices. The skin is crispy and has the fragrance of camellia oil. It is oily but not greasy, and it is delicious but not fat.

He picked out a few pieces to taste and did not continue to eat more. He ate two bowls of rice and shared the remaining pickles with A Xu and the others.

Pickles are waste salt, and ordinary people rarely make pickles to eat. A Xu and the others ate a lot of delicious food that they had never tasted before today, and the two of them ate until their eyes narrowed.

This time, the Xing family also spent a lot of effort to accumulate virtue and do good deeds.

Not only did they, the doctors, receive good treatment, but the schoolchildren, servants, and female envoys who came to help all received rewards.

Knowing that work would continue after noon, they were all quick and allowed Yi and the others to boil the hot water first.

Xu Yi waited until this moment to have the opportunity to observe the situation at the porridge shed.

The makeshift stove at the rear has three rows of openings for burning fires, with large iron pots on top. Three female servants, about thirteen or fourteen years old, wear rough girdle, fasten their sleeves with loops, and roll up two Arms are on fire. Next to him, there was a boy stirring the rice porridge in the pot with a long wooden stick.

The rice porridge is filled with chestnuts and bean sprouts. The aroma of the rice drifts away with the rolling smoke. If you get closer, you can feel that the temperature in front of the stove is not low.

The servant girl who got this job was the happiest. In such a cold weather, who could refuse to hide in the kitchen to keep warm.

At the front, there are two wooden barrels half as tall as a person. The cooked porridge will be poured into them and distributed to the people queuing up.

Xu Yi found that not only poor people outside the city came to receive porridge, but also some people who lived in the city and were not too badly dressed also came to share the porridge with bowls.

At noon, the porridge shed was closed for half an hour, and there were still many people waiting in line.

Xu Yi looked over and saw them squatting with their shoulders hunched, breathing heavily, talking to familiar people next to them, and looking around, looking here and there. When he saw the bags of food piled behind, his eyes were filled with excitement. With light...

When the new porridge was ready, the team became active again.

The crowd waiting in line was lively, and the numb faces were filled with joy.

Xu Yi looked at the boy scooping out the porridge again. He scooped out two full spoonfuls every time.

These two spoonfuls of thick porridge are placed in basins and jars, which are enough to fill the stomachs of those who receive the porridge.

...

"Doctor Xu? Doctor Xu."

Suddenly, the schoolboy who was following him trotted over to look for him. When he found the person, he stopped and exhaled: "Doctor Xu, Doctor Wu is looking for you. It seems that a patient has arrived. "That man is strangely ill, as if he has some strange disease in his neck."

The schoolboy looked at Xu Yi with admiration in his eyes.

Doctor Xu was only a year or two older than him, but he had such amazing medical skills. How could he not be envied and admired by apprentices like him!

As he spoke, Xu Yi had already walked ahead of him.

The schoolchildren quickly followed him to the free clinic.

When Wu Guanshan saw Xu Yi coming back, he waved him over. As Xu Yi approached, he saw the patient before Wu Guanshan could speak.

Xu Yi paused slightly and suddenly said, "Scrofula?"

"Doctor Xu think so too?" Wu Guanshan asked him.

Xu Yi frowned and said slowly: "Cold and heat scrofula is in the neck and armpits [Note 1]. This patient has a series of bead-shaped tumors on his neck, which is very similar to what is recorded in the book."

Wu Guanshan nodded after hearing this. It was indeed very similar to what was said in the books, but he had studied medicine with Dr. Chen for nearly twenty years and had never received such a patient.

Therefore, he would be a little undecided for a while.

"Scrofula" originated from the "Lingshu Cold and Heat Chapter" in the "Huangdi Neijing". Small ones are scrofula, and large ones are scrofula. They will be the size of small soybeans at the beginning, and will turn into a series of beads in the middle stage. , the skin will become red and there will be pus inside. [Note 2]

In ancient Chinese medicine, there is a saying that "nine out of ten diseases will lead to death". Among the people, people who don't know what the disease is, just call it "mouse sore". People who know about this disease say that it cannot be cured. .

Moreover, there are not many doctors who can treat this type of scrofula. Although Wu Guanshan studied under Dr. Chen, he had never had any contact with a real patient. When he saw the patient, he first consulted with Xu Yi, who was also a doctor.

Wu Guanshan said to Xu Yi: "I brought a book."

The book he was talking about was the "Huangdi Neijing". After speaking to Xu Yi, he asked the schoolboy to bring the book box he brought.

There are several manuscripts of ancient Chinese medicine books in this book box. Judging from the handwriting, they are all written by Wu Guanshan.

He turned to the corresponding chapter, read it with a frown, and said to Xu Yi: "It is necessary to strengthen the body and eliminate the evil, and acupuncture the acupuncture points of the diseased organs."

Xu Yi pondered, "The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic" is a medical book with high attainments, but It has existed in history for more than two thousand years.

In the corresponding chapter, the description and treatment of scrofula are not very thorough. It may not be easy to find useful treatment plans from the "Huangdi Neijing".

In the era that Xu Yi experienced, the disease "scrofula" could already be well treated, and it was not like in ancient times. Nine out of ten people who got this disease would die.

Unfortunately, nowadays, many books are kept privately and are difficult for ordinary doctors to access.

Seeing Dr. Wu racking his brains to think, Xu Yi sighed slightly in his heart.

"Doctor Wu, have you checked his eyes?" Xu Yi asked him.

Wu Guanshan raised his head and looked at him and said in detail: "There are only red veins in his eyes, and there is no sign of the pupil running up and down. The beads are white, the skin color is not red, and there is no pus."

This shows that this patient He can still cure it, but with his ability, he can't think of a good prescription.

Wu Guanshan sighed: "My master, an old man, treated a patient suffering from scrofula in his early years. He said that patients suffering from this disease need to be treated internally and externally. He once told me a prescription. It's a pity that I didn't remember it. I'm really ashamed."

Xu Yi thought about it and said, "I once heard of a prescription that uses half and half of prunella vulgaris, honeysuckle and dandelion, mixed with water and wine. It can dissipate knots and reduce swelling."

In fact, this prescription is called three . Miao Powder is mainly used to treat tuberculosis and scrofula all over the neck. [Note 3]

This prescription comes from "Chuanya Neibian" written by Zhao Xuemin, a famous doctor in the Qing Dynasty, nearly 700 years ago.

But this prescription alone cannot cure the disease, and it requires several courses of treatment to gradually cure it.

Xu Yi went to see the patient again. He was about twenty years old, with a dull face, yellow complexion, and ragged clothes. If the Xing family hadn't opened a free clinic this time, he might not have paid to see a doctor.

In fact, Xu Yi had never come into contact with a patient with this disease. When he saw this young man, he wondered, could he cure him?

It has nothing to do with anything else. He just wants to use the knowledge he has learned to accumulate clinical experience.

Thinking of this, Xu Yi asked the patient: "Do you believe me? If you believe me, I will cure your disease."

"Doctor, doctor, are you telling the truth?" The young man heard this. , stood up with excitement.

He listened to the two doctors talking, and he had no hope in his heart. He was afraid that the disease could not be cured, and he was afraid that he would die.

I never thought that there would be a turning point.

The young man cried with gratitude and said: "Doctor, I believe you, I believe you..."

Xu Yi took out a handkerchief and asked him to wipe his tears and nose: "If you believe me, you can come after taking the medicine after the free clinic." Find me in Shijing Lane, South Street, and I will continue to treat you."

After talking to the young man, Wu Guanshan's eyes became brighter and more thoughtful. He pulled Xu Yi and said excitedly: "This prescription works! Fatigue can clear the liver and dissipate knots, honeysuckle can relieve fever and sores, and dandelion can also dissipate heat and detoxify. Together, these three herbs can indeed relieve scrofula."

He wondered how Xu Yi could do so in such a short time . I thought of this prescription, it is very feasible.

He is indeed a formidable young man...

After Wu Guanshan sighed, he realized with hindsight that just now, Xu Yi took the patient down.

He took advantage of the situation and said, "How about I also participate in it?" Facing Xu Yi's confused eyes, Wu Guanshan explained with some embarrassment, "I also want to know how long it will take for this disease to be cured. If Dr. Xu is willing, please allow me I'm also watching, okay?"

Xu Yi thought about it and felt that the problem involved was not big, so he agreed.

Next, Xu Yi wrote San Miao San for the young man.

After getting the prescription, the young man was moved to tears again. He wiped his tears with his sleeve and followed A Xu to get the medicine.

Xu Yi gave him ten doses, which needed to be boiled with wine and water. The wine should be clear wine, the cheapest loose wine in the wine shop would be enough.

A dime of wine is enough for the young man to carry it home and drink it ten times.

Although loose wine was cheap, Xu Yi still asked him if he had money to buy it.

The young man nodded quickly and said that he was rich, but not much, only a few dozen coins, but he could be an idle man and help deliver things to wealthy families.

After Xu Yi knew that he had no such difficulties, he asked him to go back and take the medicine carefully, and then come back to him after the medicine was finished.

Later patients did not have such problems.

The weather was cold and there were many cold patients. There were old and young people waiting in line to see the doctor. Xu Yi read it to them and then read it to the boy next to him.

The boy listened and took note of his words, and the efficiency of his medical treatment became higher.

In less than two hours, all the remaining patients were finished.

It was not yet Youshi, but in winter the days were short and the nights were long, the sky was dark, and the number of civilians receiving porridge was gradually decreasing.

Soon, no new people came to receive the porridge.

Everyone had been busy for a day, and after taking a break, they felt extremely tired.

Xing Yuesen sent Amu over to talk and asked Xu Yi and Wu Guanshan to go back first.

Xu Yi flicked his elastic robe and said to A Jin: "Where is Uncle Liu?"

A Jin replied obediently: "Uncle Liu is waiting outside the street of Chenghuang Temple. Lang Jun, are we going back?"

"Yes. "Xu Yi nodded.

A Xu and A Jin got the words and immediately packed the bags they brought today.

Then, they looked at the wooden basin placed at the bottom of their feet. There were several used handkerchiefs in it.

These were handkerchiefs for treating patients. Lang Jun said some of them could not be washed and reused, so he let them burn them.

After counting the things they needed to bring, they ran to throw all the handkerchiefs used today into the charcoal basin for heating, watched them burn up, put out the charcoal fire, and came back briskly.

On the other side, Xu Yi said goodbye to Wu Guanshan and went to look for Xing Yuesen again.

The two of them talked for a few words, and Xu Yi put the medical records he had recorded for today's treatment into the medicine box and took them away with him.

...

Outside the Chenghuang Temple, at the corner of the street.

Uncle Liu and his family were sitting on the bullock cart, waiting for Xu Yi and the others.

Not long after, a donkey cart stopped next to them. A Xu opened the curtain and shouted: "Uncle Liu."

There was a hand on his side holding up the curtain, and Xu Yi came out in person. , and said to Uncle Liu: "Thank you for your hard work, Uncle Liu, please follow the vehicle."

Uncle Liu happily shouted: "Okay, Doctor Xu."

During their conversation, Mr. Wang and Mr. Wang, who were sitting on the back panel, were talking. Mrs. Lin and her two sons were all secretly looking at this young man with a handsome appearance, feeling horrified in their hearts.

Doctor Xu, he must be very young.

The ox cart was facing the setting sun, leisurely following the donkey cart in front. In the car, Mrs. Wang asked her wife in a low voice what kind of person this Doctor Xu was.

When Uncle Liu talked about Xu Yi, he had a lot to say. Even though his throat was still uncomfortable, he still told Xu Yi's deeds.

They all knew what it was like to fight a wild boar alone, but the taste of the wild boar's head still made them unsatisfied.

Others can only find a handful of medicinal materials when they go up the mountain, but Doctor Xu is different. Every time he goes up the mountain, the bamboo baskets that can hold more than dozens of kilograms are always full.

These are not worth mentioning. The important thing is that Dr. Xu is young but knowledgeable. He can not only read but also treat patients.

Uncle Liu has only seen such a good young man in his life.

Maybe there are many capable people in the world, but those people only hear about it from the sidelines, and only Dr. Xu can really see it.

The two sons looked at their father. His father was also capable and could recognize such powerful people.

Uncle Liu boasted about it all the way, and the road to South Street seemed to be much faster. It was still daylight when they arrived at Xu's house.

A Xu ran ahead and lit the oil lamp in the house. Then he went to the kitchen and brought a pot of water and put it on the small stove to burn.

When he came out, he saw Lang Jun leading people into the house.

The family members brought over by Uncle Liu were all very reserved and huddled behind Uncle Liu, just like the little ducklings being protected behind an old mother duck.

Xu Yi motioned to Uncle Liu and the others to sit down wherever they pleased. He washed his hands, went to the cupboard and came back with a can of tea: "It's getting late, so I asked Uncle Liu to come over because I feel comfortable at home."

Uncle Liu scratched his head and smiled. Said: "I originally thought that there would be a free clinic, so I brought my family and my children to see the doctor. They seemed to be fine, but I remember what you said, Dr. Xu, that people tend to get sick from overwork. They have also suffered a lot in these years. "I haven't seen a doctor once."

In the past, it would have been unlucky for this person to go to the doctor without any illness.

After meeting Dr. Xu, I realized that people cannot just wait until they are sick to be considered sick. Before getting sick, you should also learn to prevent and treat illness.

After understanding this truth, Uncle Liu no longer had such taboos.

Xu Yi said quietly: "Grandma, come and sit here."

Wang suddenly heard Xu Yi calling her and was stunned. After being urged by Uncle Liu, she sat down on the chair opposite Xu Yi.

When she sat down and knew that Xu Yi wanted to treat her, Wang was no longer so timid.

When Xu Yi asked her something, Wang answered honestly and asked several questions in succession.

The questioning paused, Xu Yi withdrew his hand to check the pulse, and said slowly: "Grandma is fine, she just has some back pain. I'll prescribe a few medicinal decoctions to remove dampness and nourish the liver and kidneys. Just take it after I get back."

"It's really hard work . Doctor Xu, after a busy day, he still has to worry about my affairs." Upon seeing this, Uncle Liu said gratefully and apologetically.

Xu Yi shook his head: "Not too tired."

Uncle Liu hesitated and couldn't help asking: "Doctor Xu, can I take this prescription and go to the free clinic to get medicine tomorrow?"

Xu Yi raised his eyebrows: "..."

Uncle Liu said embarrassedly: "I thought of this after I saw that Dr. Xu is the doctor at the free clinic. If I take your own medicine, I will feel uncomfortable, so why don't you go to the free clinic to get it?" After all, Doctor Xu, you are the doctor of the free clinic..."

As he said this, he circled back again.

The last ray of light outside passed through the window and fell into blurry shadows on the ground. Xu Yi checked the pulses of Uncle Liu's eldest son and younger son and asked questions. The results were pretty good. There was nothing wrong with them. The younger son did not need to take medicine and was in good health as a strong cow.

The eldest son was almost there, so Xu Yi prescribed two doses of medicinal soup, and there was nothing else.

The only ones left were Mrs. Lin and her youngest son.

Mrs. Lin felt that Xu Yi was a very good person since he treated them without taking any money. She didn't need to see him if she had nothing to do.

The little son in her arms knocked his head in the morning and had a bulge. I wonder if he is okay.

Xu Yi touched the child's arm bone and looked at him with bright eyes, saying it was okay.

But as for Lin, Xu Yi still felt it was necessary to take a look.

Xu Yi said: "You don't have the right look on your face."

From the moment he saw Mrs. Lin, he felt that Mrs. Lin's face was a little sallow.

Uncle Liu's heart suddenly lifted after he had relaxed.

Among the few people who came over from home, including Uncle Liu, three of them already needed to take decoction. If an older daughter-in-law was added to the family, it would be even worse.

Xu Yi didn't say much, and carefully checked Lin's pulse.

After the diagnosis, Xu Yi's breathing was slightly heavy. He asked Uncle Liu and his two sons to wait outside, leaving only Mr. Wang to accompany Mr. Lin.

Seeing this scene, the eldest son looked at his father nervously.

Without saying a word, his father took the two brothers out of the main room and into the yard outside.

After the others left, Xu Yi frowned slightly and asked calmly: "Ms. Lin, have you had your period before?"

He asked straightforwardly. She and Wang were the only ones present, and Lin was still a little confused. His face turned red unspeakably.

She had hidden this matter for many years, and only her mother knew about it. At that time, her mother was worried that she would not be able to have children in the future, and she even took her to see a doctor once. I took medicine several times but nothing came of it, but the medicine was expensive, so the matter was dropped.

Later, when she married into the Liu family, Mrs. Lin was also afraid that she would not be able to have a child. Fortunately, after giving birth to three children, she gradually stopped thinking about it. I was still thinking, how nice it would be if I didn't come, because I didn't have to work in the fields like my sisters-in-law and others when they came, and I didn't have to work hard to sew and wash menstrual belts.

Who would have thought that one day an unmarried doctor would spot him.