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Chapter 251 Veterinarian (1000 monthly tickets)

After a while, Zhao Yuanli came in with a box. Zhao Zhen opened the box and handed it to Wu Yong, saying, "Scholar, this is a box of first-grade wild goose tail feathers that I just got. I want to make a goose feather fan. Do you think it's suitable?"

Wu Yong took it, took out a tail feather, looked at it, and said, "Sir, this tail feather is very good for making a fan. If you find a good piece of bamboo, wood, ivory or bone to make the fan bone, it will surely be a treasure."

Zhao Zhen said, "It's good as long as it's useful. Military Advisor, take it."

Wu Yong said: "This box contains quite a lot of feathers. It won't take that many to make a feather fan. Only thirty feathers will be enough."

Zhao Zhen said, "Just take it, Advisor. I have no use for it."

Wu Yong said, "Sir, summer is coming soon. Why don't you make two more so that you and your wife can use them? Feather fans come in many shapes, such as fairy peach, full moon, and golden melon. There are more than a dozen varieties, such as Pingguangyue, Dayuanyue, Hanguangyue, Dabaiyue, Xiaobaiyuan, Zhongbaiyuan, Xiaocaiyuan, Buddha's hand, and chicken heart fans, each with its own charm."

Zhao Zhen asked, "Does it take a long time to make this goose feather fan?"

Wu Yong did not answer immediately. He thought for a moment and said, "Sir, my fan is made of goose wing feathers. The county now raises many geese. There are fewer archers in the county, so the consumption of arrows is low. We have accumulated a lot of these large feathers. Why not ask someone to make some goose feather fans? They are softer than straw fans and are most suitable for women and children. I think there is some demand for them."

"The fan is shaped like a palm, sharp on the top and round on the bottom. In addition to goose feathers, the wings and tail feathers of swans, wild geese, eagles, storks, cranes and other birds can also be used."

"The handle is made of bamboo, wood, ivory, or ox bone, and the tube is three inches long. The feather tube is split into strips of bamboo strips and tied into the shape of ancient coins or the character "田" (field). The feather fan is then covered with it. If you want to be more sophisticated, you can cut two peach-shaped squares out of five-colored satin on the handle, stick them on the front and back, embroider them with gold threads, and write or paint on them. You can also use peacock feathers to surround the edges, and decorate them with a big red velvet flower in the middle to make it more beautiful."

Zhao Zhen said: "Military advisor, find some people in the workshop to make a few first and see if they can be sold. If it is really feasible, it can also be a way to make money."

After hearing this, Wu Yong nodded, said goodbye to Zhao Zhen, and left with Luan Tingyu and Fu Yu.

At lunch time, Zhao Zhen said to Cheng Wan'er, "Madam, Brother Shi Jin has taken in a new concubine. You can prepare some headgear and jewelry as a gift to her as a gift from my family."

Cheng Wan'er heard this and said, "Don't worry, my husband. I'll have someone deliver it before dinner today. My husband, please look around the farm today and if there's anything missing, have the farmhands clean it up today."

Zhao Zhen said, "My lady, your arrangements are very appropriate. Does Taishan and Taishui have any words to say to Zhao Xing?"

Cheng Wan'er said, "My mother wrote a letter saying that the two of them are in good health and everything is fine. My mother also said that she would come here to visit in a while."

Zhao Zhen said: "Speaking of which, we two should go and pay our respects. But my place is still in its infancy, so I dare not leave easily. It is my son-in-law who has not done enough."

"Sir, there is no need to say that. Mother praised you for your promising young age in her letter and asked you to work hard. If there is anything lacking in the county, just go to Dongping Prefecture to find her and she will find a solution."

Zhao Zhen said, "My mother-in-law has made it possible for us to purchase armor so smoothly. I wonder what she does on a daily basis and what her hobbies are? We can make some preparations."

"Since I married my husband, Zhao Xing told me that my mother would recite scriptures and worship Buddha on the first and fifteenth day of every lunar month. She would do some needlework and manage the rear house." Zhao Zhen said, "Since they are worshipping Buddha, I will accompany my mother-in-law to the Lotus Terrace Temple, and we can also visit the peach forest and apricot forest on Liangshan Mountain."

Cheng Wan'er nodded and agreed. After that, the two of them went about their business.

Zhao Zhen called the two guard leaders Zhang Qi and Zhong Lin, loaded the dog treasures, bezoars, and six large bags of bones of various colors that he had brought with him into the car, and went to Xixi Village with the guards.

After entering the village, they divided into two teams. Zhong Lin led a group of people and drove to Li Gu's bonesmith workshop.

Zhao Zhen took Zhang Qi to the clinic. After greeting each other, Zhao Zhen took out dog treasures, bezoars and other things and said to Bai Duo, "Father, can you see if these things can be used?"

Bai Duo picked up a bezoar and said excitedly, "My dear son-in-law, this bezoar has many uses. It can clear the heart and dissipate phlegm, open the orifices and cool the liver, and calm the wind and detoxify. There are proven prescriptions such as Angong Niuhuang Pills, Zhibao Pills, Xihuang Pills, etc. This thing is rare. If you can get two, I'm afraid it will cost a lot."

Zhao Zhen said, "These two pieces of bezoar are the most valuable. They are the size of eggs and cost five hundred strings of cash. These are life-saving herbs. Leave them in the clinic and use them as appropriate."

Bai Duo was not polite and asked Bai Li to put it away.

The two drank tea and chatted.

"My dear son-in-law, I am in charge of the training department and the doctors and veterinarians in the county. They were just my apprentices. Now there are two doctors who run a clinic in Dulonggang. They can treat headaches and fevers. I think if I encounter difficult and complicated diseases, I can communicate more and make progress. These two are easy to deal with and agreed without hesitation. And they cured a patient with diabetes."

"It's no problem to treat people, but there's one thing: treating livestock is not something we're good at. Last time, the ranch manager Chao Cuo came to me because a cow had a bloated stomach, and I really didn't know how to treat it, so I could only prescribe some herbs to strengthen the stomach and digest food. Although it was fortunately saved, I still need you to find a veterinary prescription."

Zhao Zhen said, "Father, how can I find a veterinarian? A good man just came to the county, called [Golden Retriever] Duan Jingzhu. He is good at judging and training horses, and he should know some folk remedies to save lives. If you encounter such a thing again, you can ask him."

Bai Duo said, "My dear son-in-law, I have inquired about it. There is a veterinarian in Dongchang Prefecture. He is originally from Youzhou and his name is Huangfu Duan. Because he has blue eyes and yellow beard, and looks like a foreigner, he is called "Zi Ran Bo". He is good at judging horses and knows cold and heat diseases. He can cure all diseases with medicine and acupuncture. He is a talent of Bole. My dear son-in-law, there are three or five ranches here with countless livestock. We need him. You can ask someone to invite him here. To show your sincerity, you can also give him the position of training."

Zhao Zhen heard this and asked, "How did my grandfather know?"

Bai Duo said, "Ge Xiaoliang, the doctor at Dulonggang, told me. Zhu Biao of Zhujiazhuang had a good horse named Huotanchi. It had a swollen stomach and had not eaten or drunk for three days. Huangfu Duan was invited and he cured it in one day. I know this."

Zhao Zhen heard this and said, "In that case, I will send someone to Dongchang Prefecture to invite him to surrender. If he can be invited, I will appoint him as the training officer. There is no need for the old man to give way to you. You two can both be the training officers. The old man will be in charge of the people, and Huangfu Duan will be in charge of the livestock."

Bai Duo said: "My dear son-in-law, just invite him here. I don't think much of the training duties."

After talking for half an hour, Zhao Zhen stood up and said goodbye.

(End of this chapter)