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Chapter 364: Visiting Sun Simiao (Part 2)

The carriage crushed the snow and made a "squeaking" sound. Zhang Zong and Taiping sat in the carriage and enjoyed the snow scene outside. They arrived at Huayuan County yesterday afternoon. They did not disclose their itinerary before they came, and the local county magistrate was not aware of it in advance. However, when they sent someone to notify the county magistrate, the other party immediately arranged food and accommodation for them.

After resting in Huayuan County for a night, Zhang Zong and his wife took a carriage again this morning to Fengkong Mountain, where Sun Simiao lived in seclusion, only a few miles away from the county town, so although the road was paved with heavy snow, Zhang Zong still decided to visit.

"Taiping, since you have met Doctor Sun before, what kind of person does he think he is?" Zhang Zong asked Taiping curiously on the way. His understanding of Sun Simiao was only derived from some legends from later generations and could not be accurate at all.

"Husband, this question is stumping me." Taiping frowned at this time, as if he was about to recall something. "When Doctor Sun was in the capital, I was still young and many of my memories were blurred. In my impression, he seemed to have always been a young old man with a long hair, wearing a wide Taoist robe, and walking with a fairy-like appearance, like a god in a painting."

"Apart from that, is there anything else, such as hobbies?" Zhang Zong inquired again at this time. No matter what kind of person he communicates with, it is definitely correct to share his preferences.

"Host..." Taiping also showed a bitter expression when he heard this, but after thinking for a long time, he shook his head and said, "I really can't remember it. After all, I was too young at that time. It would be good to remember his general appearance."

Zhang Zong was also a little disappointed when he heard this, but what Taiping said made sense. When Sun Simiao was in the capital, Taiping was at most four or five years old. Moreover, Taiping did not often see him. He only occasionally saw Sun Simiao who entered the palace for Li Zhi or Li Hongzhi, so it was normal that he was not impressed.

"Young Master, I have collected some information about the old miracle doctor Sun, but some may not be very accurate, so they can only be used as reference!" At this moment, Wan'er next to her suddenly spoke.

"Oh? Wan'er, please say it!" Zhang Zong also showed a surprise expression when he heard Wan'er's words. Wan'er is worthy of being her good assistant. She did all the things he had not expected for him. Sometimes Zhang Zong didn't know what would happen if he left Wan'er?

Wan'er cleared her throat and then said, "According to the information I have learned, the old miracle doctor Sun is not only skilled in medical skills, but also is particularly good at health. This is also one of the main reasons why he lives in more than 100 years old and is still healthy. It can even be said that health care is actually what Old miracle doctor Sun is most proud of..."

Wan'er made a lot of preparations for things, and the information collected was very complicated, including others' evaluations of Sun Simiao and some of Sun Simiao's deeds. She also added her own analysis to make it easier for Zhang Zong to understand Sun Simiao's personality and affairs more comprehensively.

For example, through Wan'er's narration, Zhang Zong knew that although Sun Simiao was a Taoist priest, he was well versed in Zhuang and old teachings, and had profound attainments in Buddhist classics. He was even proficient in Indian characters and absorbed some medical ideas from outside the domain into the system of traditional Chinese medicine. This extensive knowledge also made poets and scholars highly praised him. Many well-known scholars and scholars of the Tang Dynasty had a good relationship with Sun Simiao.

In addition to the big aspects, Wan'er also investigated some small aspects very clearly. For example, Sun Simiao is proficient in health preservation and practices it. He pays great attention to his own diet. He does not eat meat or drink alcohol. He uses grains as the main food, and pays attention to the coordination between rest and labor.

The most rare thing is that Sun Simiao proposed the impact of psychology on the body in health preservation. The first element when advocating health preservation is to maintain psychological balance, not blindly pursue fame and fortune, and control desires that should not have. These ideas are also very popular in later generations.

Zhang Zong remembered what Wan'er said one by one. At this moment, their carriage finally came to the foot of Fengkong Mountain. However, what Zhang Zong didn't expect was that the closer they got to Fengkong Mountain, the less snow there was on the road, and there were obviously traces of cleaning on the ground. When they reached the foot of the mountain, there were no snow on the road at all. Instead, many people were queuing long queues on the road with their families.

"Why don't these people go home to prepare for the New Year, but instead line up on the road?" Taiping asked with a curious expression as he looked at the crowd outside the car window.

Zhang Zong was also a little surprised at first, but after he carefully observed the crowd, he frowned and replied: "Many of these people were sick, and some were even carried by others. It seems that they should have come to see Doctor Sun for treatment."

"That's true. I heard that the old miracle Doctor Sun lives in seclusion behind Fengkong Mountain. Every day, countless patients come to seek medical treatment. No matter the high and low, the old miracle Doctor Sun will carefully treat it. However, he has become older in recent years, so his disciples will do the treatment for the treatment. Now the old miracle Doctor Sun rarely treats the patients personally." Wan'er also spoke again at this time.

"But it's not the only doctor in the world that is the old miracle Doctor Sun. Why do so many people come to seek medical treatment?" Taiping asked in confusion when he heard this.

Because there are too many people seeking medical treatment outside, the long queues are almost impossible to see at a glance. For so many patients, even if they are treated by the disciples of the old miracle Doctor Sun, it is probably time to wait for several days. This is simply incomprehensible to Taiping, who has grown up in the deep palace since childhood.

"The princess doesn't know that the old miracle doctor Sun treats patients first and then collects money. No matter what kind of patient, he can get the greatest treatment when he comes to him. Moreover, if the patient really can't pay the medical fee, the old miracle doctor Sun will waive the other party's medical fee. Therefore, poor people around Chang'an will come to ask for help after they get sick." Wan'er explained again.

Zhang Zong sighed when he heard this, and then added: "Not everyone in this world can afford to see a doctor, and sometimes even if he is rich, it is difficult to find a doctor with excellent medical skills. In comparison, there are too few doctors like Dr. Sun!"

Taiping was also very touched when he heard this. He was stunned for a long time and did not speak again. It was probably the first time she had truly experienced the sufferings of the people. Zhang Zong also knew that it would take some time to digest it, so he did not disturb her again.
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