Song Yi

Chapter 85
The two exchanged a few more pleasantries before Zhuang Zhixian said in a low voice:

"This officer has old arms and legs, and has many problems. Fortunately, there are rich genius doctors. Even if there are occasional minor illnesses, the genius doctors can help cure them. But there is one thing, he is helpless. He learned that Mr. is good at the genius doctor Hua Tuo. I also heard that the genius doctor said that you are ingenious in your medicines, sir, and often find a new way, and the effect is amazing, so I thought about it, after careful consideration, I decided to invite you to come and show this county."

Du Wenhao nodded, thinking that it must be an unspeakable secret, he hurriedly bowed and said:
"Just say it, my lord, I will diagnose and treat with my heart, and promise to keep my mouth shut!"

"Well, that's good." Zhuang Zhixian felt a little embarrassed, turned his head to look, the maids were far away, and couldn't hear them, so he lowered his voice and said:
"Zhuo Jing gave birth to three daughters successively for this official, but she has never had any children. Seeing that she is getting old, Zhuo Jing insists on taking concubines in this county, so she took two concubines successively. Unexpectedly, she has never been able to conceive, alas! ...First of all, I am approaching sixty years old and have no children. I think if the incense of my family is cut off, how will I face my ancestors in the future..."

Du Wenhao nodded frequently. As the saying goes, there are three types of unfilial piety, the worst being having no descendants.He is almost sixty, and although he has three daughters, he has no son, so he cannot inherit the clan. For the ancients, this is indeed the most sad thing.

After thinking about it, since the county magistrate's wife can help him give birth to three daughters, it means that the fertility of both parties should be fine. As for having children, the ancients can't help themselves, and said carefully:

"My lord's two concubines, don't tell me there's nothing...?"

Du Wenhao understood, no wonder the magistrate of Zhuang County was so caring and considerate to the two concubines in front of his wife at the banquet, but his wife was not jealous at all. widowed.

Zhuang Zhixian smiled awkwardly and shook his head:
"I have been seeking medical treatment for many years, including miracle doctors who don't charge money. I have seen the doctor many times, and the statement is the same as my husband's—excessive thinking, deficiency of both the heart and spleen. I have changed a lot of soups and medicines, but there has been no effect."

Du Wenhao's smile disappeared: "Did they use medicine like this? What kind of medicine did they use?"

The magistrate of Zhuang County has been suffering from this disease for many years, and he often seeks medical advice secretly. The so-called long-term illness becomes a doctor, and the doctor does not charge money.
"All the medicines are used to invigorate the heart and spleen. Atractylodes macrocephala, ginseng, astragalus, longan meat, and roasted licorice to strengthen the spleen and Qi; The fairy spleen, antler cream, and cistanche. These decoctions have been added and subtracted, and I don’t know how many doses I have taken. When I came to the bed, I still didn’t lift it... Alas!"

Speaking of this, Zhuang Zhixian stroked his gray beard, looking downcast and very depressed.

Du Wenhao frowned: "That's strange, I'll check your pulse again."

Du Wenhao focused on taking the pulse, checked Zhuang Zhixian's tongue, and said to himself, "That's right, it's a deficiency of both the heart and spleen. The prescription is fine, so why isn't it right?"

Hearing this, Zhuang Zhixian was disappointed, and shook his head with a wry smile: "Oh! It seems that I am destined to have no descendants. Forget it, sir, please go back." Zhuang Zhixian stood up and wanted to go out.

"My lord, please wait a moment!" Du Wenhao waved his hands, "The decoction doesn't work, and the money won't be charged. Have you ever used gold needles for your lord?"

Zhuang Zhixian sighed again: "I used it, but it didn't work."

Du Wenhao thought for a while, and said: "One method of decoction and medicine, I have no prescription that is more effective than not charging them for money. As for this acupuncture, the acupuncture point is different, the technique is different, and the effect is completely different. If you trust me, I can give it to you. My lord, try it."

Acupuncture and moxibustion were already very developed in the Song Dynasty, but after all, it took another 1000 years to develop from the Song Dynasty to modern society.

Over the past 1000 years, a group of famous acupuncture and moxibustion experts such as Dou Hanqing, Li Shizhen, Yang Jizhou, Xu Feng, and Chen Hui have emerged, and acupuncture and moxibustion techniques have further developed.

Especially in modern times, in the study of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine, with the help of modern detection technology, acupuncture research has advanced by leaps and bounds.

In the past, it required dozens of acupuncture points to treat diseases with unsatisfactory effects. Now, only need to adjust the acupuncture techniques, acupuncture at a few points or even one point is enough to achieve the effect, and the effect of acupuncture is better than dozens of points.

Du Wenhao and his school of medicine have also made remarkable achievements in this area, and have developed a variety of methods for treatment, such as electroacupuncture, moxibustion, needle embedding, and acupoint injection.

At the same time, the acupoints were screened, some really effective acupoints were summarized, and some new acupoints were discovered by combining the anatomical knowledge of western medicine. The research results in this area are remarkable, and the clinical results are often satisfactory.

Du Wenhao is going to try applying these results.

Zhuangzhi County had full confidence in Du Wenhao at first. After learning that Du Wenhao was good at the laparotomy of the genius doctor Hua Tuo, he secretly sent someone to pretend to be a patient for consultation. Walk slowly and be amazed.

Since this young man is so proficient in such magical skills, if he doesn't do little sex, then the cure will be cured. Unexpectedly, Du Wenhao's diagnosis is the same as not accepting money, and he was immediately disappointed.

At this moment, hearing Du Wenhao say that acupuncture can be used for treatment, hope was rekindled immediately.He clasped his hands hurriedly and said, "Then I would like to ask you to treat me, sir!"

"Well, but my lord, acupuncture and moxibustion treatment will take some time, and it won't be effective in a day or two. My lord needs some patience."

All patients are eager for quick success, and Zhuangzhi County is no exception. He hurriedly asked, "How long will it take for the effect?"

"It depends on the individual's sense of aura. It can be as fast as three to five days, or as slow as one or two months."

"Oh, that's okay, the county is waiting. Please be patient."

(End of this chapter)