Doctors in the late Ming Dynasty

Zhang Jiebin took advantage of his strong body and squeezed into the cabin first. There were many people outside, with people coming in and people leaving. But the further inside, the fewer people there were. Soon he reached the inner room of the cabin, where there was also a waiter.

Zhang Jiebin asked: "Where are the medical books? What new and old books are there?"

"Sir, you are here at the right time. This is a new work by Xu Chunfu, a famous Qimen doctor. It is definitely the only one in the capital." As the boy said, he took out a book from the bookshelf and handed it over.

Zhang Jiebin took it and saw that it was "Six Books of Medical Guide Shortcuts". He started to read it and read the preface, as if Master Xu was teaching him face to face. He couldn't help but praise: "Okay! I bought this book."

At this time, Vanke and Na Tian, ​​the astronomy students, had just squeezed in. Upon hearing this, Vanke said: "Your Majesty, are you happy to receive a letter?"

"Master Xu's new work "Six Books of Shortcuts" is an introductory book, but it is worth reading carefully." After Zhang Jiebin finished speaking, he asked the waiter: "Are there any other old books?"

"Here is Du Su Wen Chao, which may be a manuscript from the previous dynasty." The clerk said, bending down and taking out another book from the box.

Zhang Jiebin took it and turned it over and read it. He was ecstatic in his heart, but he didn't show it. After careful observation, it was already clear, but he said: "It's just an ordinary note, which is better than nothing."

Holding the two books in his hands, Zhang Jiebin decided to read them immediately and asked Vanke and his wife, "Have you chosen any books?"

"It's a pity that the imperial court does not allow private study of astronomy. There are only some worthy books here. I think I am a serious astronomy student, but this book is rare!" That day the astronomy student said with emotion.

When the clerk heard this, he came forward and said in a low voice: "There is a good book here, but I don't know what price a book lover can afford?"

"Ge still has a few taels of silver on him. If it's really a good book, why not give it all to you?" The astronomy student's eyes lit up when he heard this and he said quickly.

The imperial court did not allow people to study astronomy, so astronomy, unlike other books, has always been priceless but unmarketable.

"Exactly how many taels it is, please explain it clearly, then I will know whether the book is still there or not." The waiter said calmly.

"Hmm...how about one tael?" The astronomy student pondered for a moment and then quoted the price.

"Maybe he's not here anymore." The waiter said lightly without looking at him.

The astronomy student frowned when he heard this and asked tentatively: "Do you know what the content is and who wrote it? Don't try to fool me with other books."

"The Biography of the Bei Family, a Family of Astronomers in Nandu, is a good book, but I don't understand anything else." Although he said he didn't understand, his expression was very proud.

Sure enough, when they heard about the Bei family, not only the astronomy student, but also Zhang Jiebin couldn't help but be surprised. The Bei family was a master of astronomy. He had learned both Chinese and Western knowledge, and combined the Hui calendar and the Ming calendar. He could be said to be the Zhu Xi and Wang Yangming of astronomy.

"Two taels of silver, no matter how much you get, I really can't get it." The astronomy student immediately offered a price, which was twice as much as before.

The clerk didn't say anything, but Zhang Jiebin said at this time: "Brother Ge, forget it if he doesn't sell it. I have a good book there, written by Mr. Zhou Yunyuan, the most famous astronomer of our time. I don't want you two taels of silver. Treat me to a meal."

That’s it.”

As he said this, as if he blinked, the astronomical student suddenly woke up, and at the same time he said with some disbelief: "Could it be the Shanin Buyi who single-handedly defeated the eight great families of Qin Tianjian thirty years ago?"

"Exactly, so what? It's not worse than the Bei family, right?" Zhang Jiebin said with some pride.

The astronomical student said: "Of course, the Bei family and our Ge family were both the Eight Great Families of the year, and Zhou Yunyuan is really outstanding."

"Let's go. Although there are not many astronomical books circulating, this one is not the only one. If he doesn't sell it, forget it." After Zhang Jiebin finished speaking, he made a gesture to leave.

The waiter was a little anxious, but his eyes were filled with uncertainty. He opened his mouth, but still didn't say anything to save him.

Zhang Jiebin walked a few steps and seemed to realize that he had forgotten Vanke, so he turned around and said: "Brother Wan, have you made your choice? I will open your eyes when I get back. That is the masterpiece of Mr. Zhou Yunyuan, a man of the hour."

"It's almost, it's almost, wait a moment." Vanke replied without raising his head.

Zhang Jiebin walked over and looked down, but it was "The Complete Book of Baochi", which was also a new pediatric book published the year before last. No wonder Vanke was fascinated by it.

But the astronomy student was in a dilemma at this time. He couldn't bear to leave the book, and he couldn't afford the two taels of silver to buy it. He could only stand there expressionless, as if waiting for the two of them.

Zhang Jiebin raised his head at this time and asked: "I wonder if there are any other books you would recommend?"

The clerk shook his head and said nothing. He was obviously still debating whether to sell the book that day. After all, it was already ten times the price of an ordinary book.

"Do you have any new books on business studies?" Zhang Jiebin continued to talk.

"The business book is out there, and there is indeed a book on arithmetic, and it is also a copy." The clerk said and took out a thick copy from the box.

Zhang Jiebin took it, flipped through it, and said: "The book is a good book, but it is a pity that there are too many errors and mistakes, and arithmetic is no better than others. It is full of errors and omissions. If you read it, you will only mislead the students..."

The clerk was also a person with a little knowledge of mathematics. Zhang Jiebin pointed out more than ten mistakes to him in a row, which frightened him into a daze.

"Thank you for meeting me, otherwise this book would be worthless. In order not to harm others, I will charge it at the market price. You are not a human copycat!" At the end of the sentence, Zhang Jiebin generously said that he is a good person and will do his best to the end.

I reluctantly bought it, not forgetting to criticize the sloppy copyist.

The deal was settled here, and Zhang Jiebin already had three books in his hands, and Vanke also had "The Complete Book of Baochi", but the astronomy student had nothing.

Zhang Jiebin greeted the two of them and was about to leave. The boy finally couldn't help but said: "Book friends, wait a moment. Seeing that you are also book lovers, I will bear the pain and give you the book. If you are satisfied, I will give you two taels."

Just take it for five cents."

After the clerk finished speaking, he rummaged in the box for a long time before finding a book and handed it to the astronomy student.

Zhang Jiebin walked over and took a look. His pupils shrank and he was shocked. It turned out to be "Seven Political Steps". This book is definitely worth the price!ъiqgetvt

The astronomy student was also overjoyed and said: "It's worth it, it's worth it, I want this book."

The waiter finally breathed a sigh of relief, led the three of them out, and whispered a few words to Jia Ke, who was the book captain.

After the boy finished speaking, he returned to the cabin. Jia Ke was standing guard at the hatch, looking at the three of them as if to see if they had any books on them, and then smiled and said, "Are the three book friends going to pay together or separately?"

"Together."

"separate."

Zhang Jiebin and Tian Wensheng spoke at the same time. They looked at each other, and Zhang Jiebin continued: "Let's go together. Can Jia Ke give us a better discount?"

"Easy to say, easy to say." Jia Ke said, took the book from the hands of the three people, and continued: ""Seven Steps to Promote Government" is 2 taels and 5 coins, "The Complete Book of Baochi" is 1 coin, "Six Books of Shortcuts" is 2 coins,

One coin of "Du Su Wen Chao" and two taels of "Baojian of Arithmetic Learning", the total is..."

"What? Why is "Baojian of Arithmetic Learning" so expensive? The market price was agreed upon earlier."