Doctors in the late Ming Dynasty

Zhang Jiebin and his party arrived at the boundary of Tianjin. Chen Shigong led them to Taokou Ferry. On the way, he introduced: "Taokou is an important water and land transportation route. Although it is not as prosperous as Tongzhou and Tianjin Wei, it is also very prosperous."

"The key is that there are endless traders coming from the south and the north, and there are also merchants and fishermen who travel to the sea. The ingredients are the freshest and most diverse. This is why Brother Yizhi fell in love with this place."

"To tell you the truth, Brother Yi's cooking skills are unparalleled in the world, and now he prepares them carefully. You are in for a treat."

After Chen Shigong said this, everyone's interest was aroused and they were looking forward to meeting Zhou Yizhi.

Taokou Ferry, also known as Taohuadian, was first a village based on the ferry, and then a commercial town.

At this time in the Ming Dynasty, commercial towns were gradually taking shape, but they had not yet been incorporated into the government management system. Therefore, the commercially active towns became a mixed place with many strange people and strange things.

As soon as Chen Shigong finished speaking, Wu Kun also added: "I have inquired before coming here. Taokou Ferry is under the jurisdiction of Tianjin Wei and is an important grain distribution center. In addition, the geographical location is good, and there are many business travelers traveling from south to north, and everyone has different tastes. , so there are a variety of ingredients, and you can eat delicious food from all over the world here.”

Zhang Jiebin nodded and said with great anticipation: "Although the ingredients are important, the chef is even more important. Since I came to the capital, I have rarely been able to eat authentic Jiangnan cuisine except at home. I am very much looking forward to Brother Yizhi's craftsmanship ah!"

"I know Zhou Yizhi, but I don't know what his cooking skills are, but it's not an exaggeration to say that he is unrivaled in the world in terms of dietary therapy and health care." What Ma Shi values ​​​​is the value of Zhou Yizhi's integration of medicine and food.

Everyone's eyes lit up when they heard this. In ancient times, medicine and food had the same origin, and it was difficult to distinguish them from each other. However, with specialization, each walk of life became more independent and gradually formed its own system.

"Look, Taokou Ferry has arrived." Chen Shigong pointed to the front and said.

Zhang Jiebin looked around after hearing this, and could only faintly see a peach forest at the end of the road. It was lush and spectacular, and he couldn't help but think about it.

Chen Jisheng was following him. He looked carefully and said strangely: "Where is the ferry and where is the river? Why didn't I see it?"

Chen Shigong smiled and said: "You know autumn is coming when you see a fallen leaf. Xiao Sheng still needs to improve!"

Everyone laughed and clapped their horses and came forward. From a distance, it was just lush and green, but up close, it was full of fruits. The peach trees were all covered with peaches. Although they were not yet ripe, they were not yet ripe.

Chen Shigong first came to the peach grove. He stood on his horse and said to everyone: "Going through this peach grove is the peach entrance. It seems that there are scholars traveling inside. Do you think it happens to be Brother Yi and the others?"

Zhang Jiebin listened carefully, nodded and said: "Whether it is true or not, meeting each other is fate, so you might as well get acquainted."

Ma Shi smiled and said: "Then what are you waiting for? Get off your horse and enter the forest."

So everyone got off their horses and led their horses towards the place where the sound came from.

Only one person was heard chanting: "In Taohuawu, there is Peach Blossom Temple, and there is Peach Blossom Fairy in Peach Blossom Temple. Peach Blossom Fairy grows peach trees and picks peach blossoms for wine money..."

Another person said: "When I am in the peach forest and listen to Kentang reciting "Peach Blossom Temple Song", I can't help but think of Tang Bohu. My son is the eldest son. Your grandfather Mr. Hengshan and Tang Bohu were both among the four talented men in Wuzhong. I wonder if there is any romance. So that we can pay our respects."

Another person laughed and said: "Brother Miao, please don't force things on others. Instead of asking about Mr. Hengshan's old news, it's better to ask about Mr. Wenjia. I heard that Mr. Wenjia composed the song "Yesterday", "Today" and "Tomorrow" to warn the world.

I wonder if this is the case?"

The man who was called the eldest son said: "I know very little about my grandfather. As for the three songs, they are half true and half false."

The person who asked the question earlier praised: "What a fallacy!" Then he said to the other person: "Brother Miao, you are in trouble. You have been taken care of by the Gusu Wen family. I'm afraid you will have to go far away!"

Then there was a burst of hearty laughter.

Zhang Jiebin and others listened from a distance, already guessing in their minds that these were obviously Jiangnan scholars, many of whom were from Suzhou.

As soon as the laughter subsided, they also noticed this group of visitors leading tall horses.

A burly middle-aged man held out his fists and said in a loud voice: "I am Changshu Miao Xiyong. I love to meet the world's heroes most. Meeting is a fate. We have wine and delicacies. If you don't mind the simplicity of this place, you can

Come have a drink."

Just as Chen Shigong was about to speak, Zhang Jiebin had already spoken first: "It turns out to be Brother Miao. I have long heard that there is a strange man in Gusu who is both a chivalrous and a Confucian scholar. When I saw him today, it turned out to be true."

Miao Xiyong asked: "You haven't asked for advice?"

"Zhang Jiebin, who lives in Xiashan Yin, is a friend of Tang Xianzu's ancestors in Linchuan."

At this time, Miao Xiyong looked at the young man in front of him again, and felt that he was very similar to himself, with both confidence and chivalry.

The two looked at each other for a long time, ignoring the surprised people on the side. It turned out that Zhou Yizhi was among them. Not only Chen Shigong was surprised, but Ma Shi and others also met acquaintances. After introducing each other, everyone became familiar with each other.

Seeing that Miao Xiyong and Zhang Jiebin were still looking at each other, Wang Kentang smiled and said: "You two are also strange, staring at each other with big eyes and small eyes. Why don't you draw your sword and fight?"

Wang Kentang's words attracted everyone's attention, and then they realized what was different about the two of them. Both of them were wearing tight-fitting warrior uniforms, and both were equipped with gentleman's swords. They were both tall and powerful at first sight.

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The decoration looks like a martial artist, but the temperament definitely makes him a scholar.

Miao Xiyong smiled and said: "I have traveled south of the Yangtze River for half my life, and today I know that there is such a son-in-law in Shanyin. Brother Zhang, a thousand cups will reward a close friend, and a sword dance will entertain everyone, you choose one."

Zhang Jiebin patted the sword on his waist and said: "To be honest, Brother Miao, I was born in a guard house and have been walking in the border areas for many years. I only know how to kill people, but not how to entertain people."

Miao Xiyong was stunned when he heard this, then nodded, and said with some emotion: "No wonder you have a murderous aura, it turns out you came from fighting on the battlefield. Although I have been a knight with a sword for many years, I am still a bit weaker than you.

I don’t know if I will ever have the opportunity to go to the battlefield in this life.”

Chen Shigong smiled and said: "You two are like-minded. You are both a great doctor and a great hero. Although there are many doctors in the world, there are not many like you, but they are rare."

Zhang Jiebin nodded, shook his head, and said: "Brother Chen is wrong, but don't ignore the traveling doctors who have a home all over the world. If they don't have some skills, how can they dare to travel around the world?"

"That makes sense. Come on, let me introduce everyone to you." Chen Shigong agreed, then pulled Zhang Jiebin over and began to introduce everyone to him.

"This is Zhou Yizhi. You will know your cooking skills once you try them. This is Wang Kentang. He is proficient in everything he puts his hands on. If you know these two people, I won't say more."

"This one is extraordinary, Gusu Wen Yuanshan. You must have guessed it. He is the grandson of Wen Zhengming and the son of Wen Jia. He inherited the writing style of his ancestor and his father. He is outstanding in poetry and painting. He is also one of the top figures in Suzhou literary circles."