Great Song

Since the issuance of national debt, the sales volume of "Mingde Daily" has plummeted. Fortunately, Cheng Yi is also able to bear his temper, and began to devote himself to promoting his own theory in the newspaper.

Nowadays, various tabloids still focus on current affairs, and this kind of Confucianism is rarely mentioned in the newspapers.Not to mention the theory of "Tianli", which is a step closer to Meng Xisheng's small theories, linking "Gewu" and "Zhiwu".To study the principles of all things is precisely for the enlightenment of mind.

Such remarks are also a refreshing medicine for those scholars who are feeling a little dizzy after reading the "Ri Xin Bao".Those novel little theories are just side-effects, and it is fundamental to explore the "truth" from them.

Focusing on criticizing current affairs, supplemented by embellishments of Confucian classics, such an arrangement has gradually improved the "Mingde Daily".However, Cheng Yi still did not relax his vigilance against the enemy of "Ri Xin Bao", and he had to pay attention to it from time to time.

On this day, after breakfast and tea, Cheng Yi opened a new issue of "Ri Xin Bao" as usual, but he didn't read the monotonous front page, and directly turned to the page of essays. See if Meng Xisheng has published any new theories.Unexpectedly, when he took a closer look, his face immediately turned ugly, he slapped the table, got up and went to find his brother.

"Brother, have you read today's "Ri Xin Bao?" Cheng Yi asked anxiously as soon as he entered the door.

Cheng Hao is taking a rest today, and is preparing to refresh himself and write an article for his own newspaper.Seeing Cheng Yi's slightly out of control appearance, he couldn't help being a little surprised, and asked, "Not yet? But what's the new argument?"

With a dark face, Cheng Yi handed over the tabloid: "In the Zawen section, a new article was published, which was about midwifery!"

A newspaper that can be submitted to the emperor actually talks about women's childbirth, it's really absurd!Even if you really got something, you can say it euphemistically, why even steam-wash clothes, wipe the lower body, etc., and write it out in detail?

Cheng Hao was also a little surprised, he quickly took the newspaper and read it.Yimu Shixing saw the end of the article, and he frowned slightly: "There is something wrong with this article."

The text of "Ri Xin Bao" has always been simple, even in the first page, it will not use difficult words.Therefore, ordinary people in the market can easily understand it.However, no matter how superficial it is, it is rare to see such a straightforward statement of "midwifery".And the style of this article is different from those "Behind the Elbow" published in the past. It doesn't just talk about the treatment method, but tells the root cause of maternal convulsions from the beginning.The words of "fine Gu" and "external evil" are even more unheard of.

However, no matter how vulgar it is, this article is really understandable at a glance, and it seems quite reasonable.In addition, the location of the publication is the layout of Meng Xisheng's previous articles, which shows that the newspapers attach great importance to it.

Hearing what his elder brother said, Cheng Yi finally suppressed the anger in his heart. After thinking carefully, he suddenly said: "The 'fine Gu' mentioned in the article cannot be seen with the naked eye, and can only be seen with a microscope. I'm afraid this matter is a little bit exaggerated. "

A magnifying glass, who in today's scholastic community doesn't know?But I've never heard of a "microscope".Could it be that someone developed a new mirror and saw something?If not, how dare you say "fine Gu".This is completely different from the "six evils" of wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, and heat that doctors say.Wouldn't it provoke criticism?

Cheng Hao looked deeper, and tapped the signature under the article with his hand: "This Qian Yi looks a little familiar, he seems to be a Hanlin medical doctor who has just entered the imperial hospital. "Ri Xin Bao" is the mouthpiece of the emperor, and now Suddenly mentioning midwifery, I am afraid that there will be action."

Had it not been for the "Ri Xin Bao" advocating national debt, how could it have been sold out in a short time?Now that such an article pops up suddenly, it cannot be underestimated.

Cheng Yi nodded: "The imperial court has not yet made any action, so we can't be distracted by an article. I'm going to find the craftsman who grinds the lens to see if he can make the microscopic mirror."

He also came to his senses.Now the "Daily News" just published a small article. Although the writing is unsightly, the things involved are indeed something they have never heard of.If you start to criticize without investigating what happened, you may fall into the other party's trap again.This matter, of course, has to be discussed in the long run.

Cheng Hao nodded approvingly, and turned his attention to the article again.What is the purpose of this sudden argument?

I don't know how many people saw that inexplicable essay.Even people in the market who listened to the news in the past could not help but have doubts.Why did such a good delivery method suddenly become inappropriate?He also said that unclean hands and clothes will cause external evils to enter the body, which will cause the puerpera to suffer from convulsions and puerperal wind.How can there be such a weird statement?

However, when the "Ri Xin Bao" asked people to buy government bonds, and the obedient people made a small fortune in the end, I still vividly remember it.No matter how much they scoffed, everyone was skeptical about this matter.

There is only a group of people who hate this statement!

"How can those sour students understand the matter of giving birth? If I find out who is talking nonsense, I will definitely tear his mouth!"

In a courtyard, a woman in her forties, with her hips on her hips, was cursing loudly.She is one of the most stable women in the west of the city. She followed her aunt in this line of work since she was a child, and now she is at an age when she is alone.Not to mention the birth-delivery techniques handed down in the family, but the way of luck is beyond the reach of others.When delivering babies, six out of ten are boys.It is also because of this that many rich and noble families will invite her to live in the house when their wife is giving birth, and the money is quite a lot.

Such a good craftsmanship, suddenly being called unclean, who can bear it?After the "Ri Xin Bao" reported some nonsense about "exogenous evils invading the body" and "uncleanness causing disease", when she went to deliver the baby, other people looked a little wrong.Her craft has been passed down for three generations, how could she be so suspicious?It only made Mrs. Sun furious, wishing to tear that nonsense student to pieces!

When she was angry, her little daughter walked in quickly: "Mother, there is someone from the Han family who wants to invite you over!"

Grandma Sun was startled: "Which Han family?"

"It's that Han Baitang in the west of the city!" The girl blushed with excitement, "That's a big family!"

you do not say.Whether it is sugar or perfume, they are all well-known businesses in Tokyo.Grandma Sun's eyes lit up: "Maybe his bride is pregnant!"

Daguan Han didn't marry a wife, but his younger brother just got married, and on the day of the wedding, tens of thousands of lottery money was thrown away.The past few months have passed, and it is not impossible to conceive.This is a big deal, if you can help this sister-in-law deliver the baby, I don't know how much the reward will be!

Grandma Sun didn't dare to hesitate, and immediately went out to welcome her.The other party was also very polite and sent a sedan chair to pick him up. How did Mrs. Sun receive such kind treatment?Xizizi sat in the sedan chair and arrived at the Han Mansion.

Unexpectedly, as soon as she entered the door, she saw an acquaintance.

"Hey, who am I to say? It turns out to be from Wang Mazi's family." An elderly woman in her fifties who looked a little rich shouted when she saw Mrs. Sun.

Grandma Sun's face darkened immediately, her man has a pockmarked face, and the last thing she likes to hear is "Wang Mazi's family".What's more, it's that old godly woman surnamed Liu!Also in Xicheng, Mrs. Liu is also a good hand at delivering babies, and she is a few years older than Mrs. Sun.

Grinning her lips without smiling, Grandma Sun said, "Grandma Liu is here too? I heard that you just got into a fight with someone two days ago, are you not hurt?"

It's not a fight, it's obviously being beaten.Hearing these words, Mrs. Liu gritted her teeth bitterly, and her eyes became unkind.Daguan Han invited someone, most likely because he wanted to find a reliable midwife, and now that Mrs. Sun is here, could it be that she wants to pick someone?Although she felt that her skills were not bad, she was not as lucky as this bitch, and had four daughters in a row. If she was rejected by Han Daguan, wouldn't she lose a big deal?

Just as he was about to make another two moves with that grandma, another woman hurried into the gate of the courtyard.When they met each other, the three of them were stunned, and the one who came was a familiar face. It was Mrs. Zhang, a good midwife in the east of the city.What is this official Han trying to do?Is it possible to invite all the stable women in the city and choose a good one?

As time went by, this unreliable guess turned out to be true.A total of ten Wenpos came, and they were all the most famous players from all over the world.Now no one said anything.Annoyance is true, who has ever seen Please Wen Po who is so picky?But he just walked away, not reconciled.Let's not talk about the family business of this official Han, I heard that he is also involved with the True Monarch Lei Ting of Baoying Temple, who would let go of such a good opportunity to become famous?

When all the people arrived, Shi Shiran, the senior official, walked in. Seeing the women with different expressions, he smiled and said: "Thank you for waiting for a long time. It is a bit unfeeling for Han to invite you here today." Please. Have you ever heard of the "midwifery technique" that has been passed down in the market recently?"

As soon as these words came out, the faces of many women changed.Someone snorted angrily: "Isn't it possible that Mr. Han despises our lack of craftsmanship and insists on finding someone who knows how to do it?"

"No, no." Han Miao smiled, "To be honest, Han knows the origin of this method, but it was written by the imperial physician in the palace, and it may be implemented in the world in the future. You are also experts in midwifery, If you think about it, you should know that hot water is needed for delivery. Isn’t this in line with the words of Imperial Physician Qian? It just so happened that in the “midwifery” method, it was mentioned that soap and alcohol should be used. These two things are also sold in Han’s shop Yes, and the quality is not bad. I just want to use the hands of everyone to let the world know the benefits of using this thing."

ah?All the women were stunned.This official Han came here to promote his own business?

Grandma Sun was still more aggressive, hesitated for a moment, and said, "We are only midwifery, how can we know the skills of these imperial physicians? I'm afraid that Mr. Han is looking for the wrong person."

"What's wrong? You are the best stable women in the city, and you can deliver babies with your hands. Isn't it easy to use soap and alcohol?" Han Miao smiled slightly, and asked his followers to put a tray on the table "This soap is a new product. It has no fragrance and taste. It costs [-] yuan. Alcohol is used to ward off evil spirits. A bottle is [-] yuan. Han can give you these two things for free." , every time a child is safely delivered, I will give away a set. For a period of one month, I will give out a few copies for how many people you deliver. "

Grandma Sun's breathing was stagnant.These two things add up to [-] Wen.How much soap can you use to wash your hands?Although the bottle of alcohol is small, it must be inexhaustible for one delivery.Some pharmacies now also sell alcohol, and the price is really not cheap.Didn't he earn a few thousand coins after this trip? !

Granny Liu swallowed her saliva, and said cautiously: "It's really heart-wrenching for the magnanimity of the official Han. But the old woman has never used these two things, and she doesn't know whether the midwifery technique that the imperial doctor said will work or not."

Although the newspaper described it in detail, it was just washing hands, bedding sheets and clothes were cleaner, wiping the lower body with alcohol before and after delivery, and roasting the scissors on the fire.There are also babies born, after the umbilical cord is cut, the navel is rubbed with alcohol a little.These things are indeed troublesome, and they are completely different from what I have learned. Who knows if they are reliable?For five thousand dollars, if you ruin your family's reputation, the gains outweigh the losses.

"Don't worry about that. Mr. Han has also invited Wen Po, who has used new midwifery techniques in Baoying Temple. You may as well listen to her, and you will be able to make these things." Han Miao smiled to the woman standing behind him. nodded.

The woman took a step forward, smiled and said to all the Wen women: "I was born in the eastern suburbs, and I am also a Wen woman, not as skilled as your elder sisters, but I have learned some midwifery skills from the Taoist priest of Baoying Temple, and I have gained a little. Although this technique is troublesome, it is easy to make others feel awed by using it."

As she said that, she didn't hesitate, called her maidservant, and began to practice in a hurry.How to ask the owner to prepare the white cloth that has been boiled and dried, how to wash hands with soap and wash them with running water.How to apply alcohol, and even bake the scissors in advance, so that you can cut the umbilical cord and so on.She looks upright, and her methodical way of doing things is really impressive.Just looking at it, he looks like an expert, which is admirable.

In this way, it is not far from the doctor.Some people murmured in their hearts.Those big families like to be poor and fastidious. In the past, they had to be convincing in order to be convincing. If they changed to such a set of procedures, they would be imposing, and they would be easy to catch?What's more, this is a method that was spread in Baoying Temple, and the imperial hospital will implement it in the future. I am afraid that the nobles in the palace will use this method, right?Those high-ranking officials and nobles must be picky, and it would be useful to learn this skill.

Others, however, hesitated.Although the method is good, if it is implemented, they will bear a great responsibility.Delivering babies on weekdays, as long as the baby is picked up safely, it's over.Afterwards, they were injured or ill because their family members did not take good care of them. The mother was weak and the baby was destined to be like this. What does it have to do with them?It's time to ask the doctor to ask for it.But if you follow the midwifery technique, wouldn't you be taking the blame on yourself?

Han Miao stood aside, quietly watching everyone's expressions.When the drill was over, he smiled and asked, "This method is not difficult, is it?"

Grandma Sun was already beaming with joy, and nodded repeatedly: "It really looks good, it's admirable."

Her age is considered young among Wenpo, and she always finds it difficult to convince the public.If you have this set of tricks, are you afraid that those big households will not pay more thank you gifts?

As soon as she opened her mouth, several wives followed suit.Han Miao glanced over the faces of those who kept their mouths shut, and smiled gently: "It's good that it's available. Since this matter is for the safety of women and children in Tokyo, it should be a bit of a bonus. As long as you use the Han family's Soap and alcohol, and within one month, the mothers and babies delivered have not suffered from convulsions, and Han will publish an article in the "Ri Xin Bao" to let everyone in the capital know about it. And reward the stable Mother-in-law is a hundred coins."

As soon as this remark came out, the whole garden was hissed.One hundred coins!It may not be possible to save so much in a few years, let alone leave a name in "Ri Xin Bao".That is a big newspaper that is read by people in the streets and alleys. If you can show your face, wouldn't it be famous in Tokyo?More importantly, spasms are not so easy to appear, and the chances of winning are not small!

Even those who were hesitant were surprised at the moment.Looking at the pair of fiery eyes, Han Miao smiled and cupped his hands: "Then I will thank you all for making the Han family famous."

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"It's really weird recently." A young guy standing by the counter complained, "I don't know where the unhealthy wind came from. Mrs. Wen gave birth, and people have to wash the sheets and clothes. They have to boil them in boiling water, the sun It can only be dried in the field. I heard people say that you need to prepare soap from the Han family for delivery.”

The guy next to him was surprised: "Why do you need soap? Han's soap is not cheap."

"Isn't that right!" The guy slapped his thigh, "How can there be soap made, saying it's only for giving birth? Isn't this nonsense..."

Before he could finish his sentence, the shopkeeper, who was slowly reviewing the ledger, suddenly raised his head: "The Han family produced soap for production?"

These words startled the two boys, and the grumpy one nodded hurriedly: "Yes, I heard that in the perfume shop of the Han family, there is also a kind of alcohol, which is more sexual than steamed wine. It is said to be a baby." Wipe it from time to time, it can ward off evil spirits and protect the mother and child."

He didn't care what he said, but the shopkeeper suddenly stood up: "This method is wonderful!"

"Ah?" That guy was stupid, what kind of magic trick is this?Isn't it a way for profiteers to make money?

"This soap and alcohol can be used for midwifery, isn't it exactly what was written in the "Ri Xin Bao"? Mr. Han is really a genius, he can seize such business opportunities!" The shopkeeper was already excited, "It is waiting for the birth. Can’t we have white hemp for childbirth? Hurry up and dig out all the coarse white hemp in the storehouse, and say that it’s easy to wash, and it’s best for bedding for women in labor!”

The sales of coarse white hemp have not been good.Ten days and a half months may not be able to sell a horse.I bought too much this time, and I am worried that there is nowhere to sell it.Isn't this just sleepy giving pillows?

The small cloth shop immediately became busy.However, I don't know how many smart people are like this shopkeeper.Shops that sell bath beans display new types of bath beans that can be used for labor, as well as gray water and soap for washing bed sheets.There are also craftsmen who have created scissors with longer blades that will not burn your hands even if they are burned by fire.There are even large pots for cooking sheets and clothes for sale.

For a time, the entire city of Tokyo was uproarious.The things you need to prepare for giving birth have doubled in the blink of an eye, and I don't know how many people have started to think about pregnancy.There are two major events in life, but life and death.How can anyone not care about such a matter of human life as having a child?If you can save the lives of your wife and children, what is this small money worth?

So a month later, Cheng Yi, who hadn't researched the microscope yet, was shocked to find that the city was full of things waiting to be delivered, and even Wen Po talked about soap, but kept her mouth about alcohol, and even said something about washing hands and wiping her body with salt water. .

And the source is the boy from the Han family who runs the "Ri Xin Bao".

"Isn't publishing that article just to make money?" Cheng Yi never thought about this development, and was annoyed for a while.Is it the behavior of a gentleman to be so mercenary?

Cheng Hao sighed softly: "Businessmen pursue profit like flies chasing smell. If things go on like this, the world will inevitably lose morality."

Faced with such immoral acts, how can we not reprimand them? "Mingde Daily" immediately published an article to refute this matter.It's a pity that this time, not many people even in Shilin responded. The "Beijing News" has already published an article that the Imperial Hospital intends to set up a "Reproductive Bureau" to deal with reproduction.Midwifery was the first method implemented by the imperial court.Using this method can reduce convulsions and puerperal wind, save the life of the mother, and make it easier for the baby to survive.This is related, but it is a matter of heirs, who dares to be scornful?Didn't you read what was said in the "Ri Xin Bao" that with this method of midwifery, within a month, none of the twelve mothers fell ill?

If you make money, just make it, so that your wife and children can save their lives?It's nothing to spend some money on.

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"Why did you just sell soap and alcohol and get the job done?" Today Qian Yi rushed to thank her, and Zhen Qiong knew that the midwifery had been pushed aside.But didn't Brother Miao just find someone to sell some goods?I haven't seen him promote anything.

Seeing Zhen Qiong's bewildered expression, Han Miao smiled slightly: "The prosperity of the world is for profit; the hustle and bustle of the world is for profit. In the previous Qixi Festival, it was just Girl's Day, and each family just worshiped the moon and begged for luck. In this dynasty , wearing new clothes, setting up banquets, and buying clay puppets like Mohele. Since the beginning of July, the Panlou market has been blocked by traffic and horses, and they leave at night. Is this because of customs? But it is profitable. As long as the merchants feel that they can make profits, they will subtly influence and change customs. The etiquette can be changed, let alone the mere method of midwifery?"

Zhen Qiong was dumbfounded.After a while, he murmured: "Brother Miao is really amazing."

This is too incredible.Getting rich again and doing things again, it's the best of both worlds!How did his brother Miao's brain grow, isn't he too smart?

Seeing Zhen Qiong's shining eyes and worshiping appearance, Han Miao's lips curled up slightly: "If Qiong'er hadn't made the lenses, I would be useless."

Zhen Qiong loved hearing these words the most, and said happily: "I still have the best vision!"

What's so difficult about making glass? It's because he has a keen eye for talents, and he has recruited so many talents, so that he can handle things smoothly.The most important thing is, if it wasn't for his good eyesight, how could he find a husband like Brother Miao!

Han Miao couldn't help laughing, and embraced this flamboyant little thing in his arms.