When Ji Han and his men traveled to the Three Kingdoms crew

Chapter 196: The Small-minded Chen Deng
"Yuanlong, I see."

Zhao Yu followed Chen Deng up the tower and looked into the distance. The Huaipu City, which was originally somewhat deserted, had now become much more lively. There was noise and bustle everywhere. Scholars wearing crowns were common, porters were busy, and even restaurants had opened one after another. The waiters were so busy that they were exhausted, and the voices squeezed out of their throats were dry and hoarse.

Zhao Yu, who witnessed everything, knew that it was not all Chen Deng's credit. Since the banquet, the toothbrush had spread throughout Xuzhou and affected the surrounding states and counties due to the deliberate promotion of scholars.

Along with the toothbrush, the names Chen Deng and Hua Tuo also became popular.

Most of the scholars in Xuzhou had heard of the name of Chen Yuanlong. Hua Tuo gave them peace of mind when using the toothbrush, so they were willing to try it. The scholars from other states and counties only knew a general idea about Chen Yuanlong, but when they saw a bunch of white teeth from the scholars in Xuzhou, they were instantly fascinated and spontaneously went to buy toothbrushes and tooth powder.

With the help of a businessman named Mi, the price of not only the best tooth powder but even the same toothbrush that Chen Deng gave away increased several times.

As for the best quality tooth powder, not only has the price increased tenfold, but it is even out of stock.

Every day when the roosters crowed, teams from all over the state and county came in droves, just like countless fresh blood injected into the heart, rejuvenating it again. They came for the daily limited amount of high-quality tooth powder.

In fact, Chen Deng once revealed to Zhao Yu that ordinary tooth powder also came from Hua Tuo's formulation. Apart from the difference in color and taste, they are essentially the same thing.

Thinking of this, Zhao Yu asked Chen Deng, "Yuanlong, aren't you afraid that the tooth powder formula will be cracked?"

Unexpectedly, Chen Deng smiled and shook his head, "Yuanda, don't worry, Hua Changshi and Mr. Zhang are both experts in medicine, and the prescription is not so easy for them to crack. Besides, all good doctors have received favors from General Liu, so how could they cause trouble for General Liu?"

"also."

Before Chen Deng could finish, something seemed to happen downstairs, and three or five strong men surrounded the man.

"Oh no, Yuanlong! Someone is here to cause trouble! Eh?" Zhao Yu turned his head and found that Chen Deng, who was standing next to him, had disappeared. Only the sound of footsteps remained. He turned around and shouted, "Yuanlong, wait for me!"

"What happened?"

As soon as Chen Deng spoke, everyone looked over. When they saw Chen Deng's appearance clearly, they bowed to him, called out "Mr. Chen" in unison, and made way for him.

Zhao Yu hurriedly followed Chen Deng.

When a scholar saw Chen Deng, he immediately shouted at the servant who was stopping the porter, "Put down the sticks! Do you know who this is? This is Chen Yuanlong, the man who invented the toothbrush to benefit scholars all over the world! How can you dance with fists and sticks in front of Chen Deng? Get out!"

"Yes, yes, master." The servant was so scared that he hid the stick behind him and bowed and apologized to the scholar and Chen Deng repeatedly.

When "Mr. Chen" saw Chen Dengshi, he immediately changed his expression, his face was full of smiles, even the corners of his mouth were stretched to his ears. He pointed at the porter in coarse linen clothes and complained first.

"Mr. Chen, you don't know!" The scholar was heartbroken. "This person is so cowardly that he even used willow branches to imitate your toothbrush. He is really a traitor!"

Hearing this, the porter lying on the ground cried, "Mr. Chen, Mr. Chen, I am innocent, I am innocent. I saw someone selling this kind of toothbrush, giving it away with tooth powder. It is not my imitation!"

The scholar curled his lips and showed a look of disdain.

Chen Deng nodded, and Zhao Yu, who was standing beside him, stepped forward to help the porter up.

"May I ask what your name is?" Chen Deng asked the scholar.

The scholar clasped his fists and said with a smile: "Mr. Chen, my surname is Zuo, and I am from Danyang."

"Mr. Zuo." Chen Deng said kindly, "Mr. Zuo, why do you feel that this person has offended me?"

"Isn't this simple? Toothbrushes are a luxury for scholars like me. How can a porter use a toothbrush? Isn't this an insult to you?"

The porter who was helped up by Zhao Yu felt ashamed, but what the scholar surnamed Zuo said was right. How could a mere porter like him use the toothbrush used by scholars?
He gritted his teeth and lowered his head. The scholars watching did not agree. Although they did not say it, their tacit understanding had betrayed their inner thoughts.

Chen Deng shook his head and said, "No, no, Mr. Zuo is wrong."

"Oh? What's your opinion, Mr. Chen?"

"Although Lord Zuo's toothbrush is a refined product of scholars, the common people of the Han Dynasty pursue refinement. Even if they use tree branches and the lowest-quality tooth powder, it can clean teeth and, as Hua Changshi said, prevent diseases. Isn't it also a reflection of our scholars educating the people? Isn't it also a contribution to the country by you and me?"

The two questions made the scholar surnamed Zuo lower his head in shame. He clasped his fists and said, "Listening to your words is better than reading ten years of books."

Seeing the scholar surnamed Zuo bow his head, not only the scholars but even the peddlers and hawkers applauded and cheered for Chen Deng.

"I see, you are indeed Mr. Chen who invented the toothbrush!"

"That's right, today I finally realized that I can educate the people and contribute to the country!"

Thus, Chen Dengxun's story became famous along with the toothbrush.

"Yuanlong, was that man yours?" Zhao Yu asked. He was not making up stories out of nothing. Chen Deng had always been clear about gratitude and grudges. When he heard that someone had the surname Zuo and was from Danyang and spoke with a Danyang accent, he clenched his fists, let alone Chen Deng?

It's impossible for him to be so friendly without even talking about fighting, right?

Then there is only one answer, it is Chen Deng's old routine that was arranged in advance
"Do not."

Zhao Yu did not expect Chen Deng to shake his head. "It's not me. Where can I find someone who can speak with a Danyang accent? It's..."

Who?
The word stopped at Zhao Yu's lips.

There is no other reason.

A figure appeared at the corner of the path and interrupted Zhao Yu's questioning with a gentle voice.

"Yuanlong."

"Zi Zhong."

Something even more unexpected happened to Zhao Yu. Chen Deng showed a look of joy on his face. He took two steps at a time and walked up to the man and gave him a hug?!
Then Chen Deng seemed to realize something. He pulled the man in front of Zhao Yu and said with a smile.

"Yuan Da, this is the Mi Zhu Mi Zi Zhong I've been telling you about. This is all thanks to Mr. Mi!"

"Hey, Yuanlong, you are too kind." Mi Zhu waved his hand and bowed to Zhao Yu, "Mi Zhu Mi Zizhong from Donghai pays homage to Lord Zhao."

Zhao Yu returned the greeting, "Meet Mr. Mi Zizhong Mi."

At the same time, he couldn't help but murmur in his heart, Yuanlong said that this man would be a secretary to the Left General in the future. When he saw him today, he was indeed handsome.

After some conversation, Zhao Yu finally understood the whole story. It turned out that giving the people of Guizhou toothbrushes was also within Mi Zhu and Chen Deng's consideration. They used expensive toothbrushes and high-quality tooth powder to make money. Then they sold simple willow branch toothbrushes and tooth powder, which was inferior but not much different, to the people of Guizhou at such a low price that they couldn't even make back the travel expenses.

What happened on the street today was planned by Mi Zhu and Chen Deng. As for why the scholar causing the trouble was surnamed Zuo,
Zhao Yu raised his eyes to look at Chen Deng, with a slight smile on his face.

Naturally, Yuanlong holds a grudge.

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