Chapter 709 Re-Betting

(third update)

"Even if you win the competition, or if you really become the best in the world one day, if you want to decorate your appearance, you might as well ask me to write adverbs, which must be more accomplished than the piece of calligraphy hanging on it now." After saying this , Luo Ziling appreciated what he had just written with satisfaction, and then put down the pen.

It was written because of a bit of anger, Luo Ziling's writing was even better than usual, and even he himself was very satisfied after reading it.

If there was no one else, and Yang Qingyin was standing beside him, he would point to the words and brag to Yang Qingyin.

Although he didn't brag about himself today, after he put down his pen, he looked quite complacent.

"Boy from the Luo family, don't think that you will be complacent just because you can write a few characters." Of course, Gu Jianan would not admit that Luo Ziling's handwriting was better than his. Said: "It's just a superficial appearance, I hope your stitches won't disappoint."

After speaking, he shouted at Gu Changwei: "Please come out with our bronze man."

Luo Ziling's heart skipped a beat when Gu Jian'an said to invite the bronze man.

Could it be that Gu Jianan has a bronze acupuncture figure here?

Luo Ziling learned from his grandfather’s words and some information that during the Song Dynasty, the famous medical scientist Wang Wei was very knowledgeable about acupuncture and moxibustion. He wrote a book "Bronze Man Acupuncture and Moxibustion Illustrated Classics" based on the achievements of his predecessors, and enshrined it to Emperor Renzong of Song Dynasty. According to Zhao Zhen's order, two bronze acupuncture figures were made.

"Bronze Figures of Acupoints Acupuncture and Moxibustion" is naturally one of the most famous medical classics related to acupuncture and moxibustion in ancient times, but the most amazing thing is the two acupuncture bronze figures made by Wang Weiyi himself.

Acupuncture Bronze Man, also known as "Tiansheng Bronze Man", is an acupuncture model made of refined copper. Its body shape is the same as that of a normal adult man. There are four meridians and 657 acupoints. The names of the acupoints are marked on the side of the acupoints. The workmanship is very exquisite and can be used for teaching and assessment.

When using it, apply yellow wax on the surface of the bronze figurine to block the holes, and inject water or mercury into the body. It will flow out from the acupuncture point. If the acupoint is not hit, that is, the acupoint is selected incorrectly, no liquid will flow out, and even the needle cannot be inserted.

These two bronze figures are used in combination with the "Bronze Figures of Acupoint Acupuncture and Moxibustion", which is the classic teaching material for learning acupuncture and moxibustion universities.

There are two acupuncture and moxibustion bronze figurines. After casting, they were placed in the Imperial Academy of Medicine in Bianliang, the capital city, and in the Renji Hall of Daxiangguo Temple.

At the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, the Jurchens invaded the south, and one of the bronze figures disappeared.

In the eighth year of Zhengtong in the Ming Dynasty, since the meridians and acupoints of the bronze figure were blurred and difficult to identify, Ming Yingzong Zhu Qizhen ordered skilled craftsmen to copy them. Since then, the bronze acupuncture figures of the Song Dynasty have been lost in records and their whereabouts are unknown. Even if they appeared later, they were only replicas.

Luo Ziling has never seen a bronze figure, but he has studied the book "Bronze Figure Acupuncture and Moxibustion" since he was a child, and he did not use the bronze figure for teaching. This is Luo Ziling's regret, and it is also Luo Linsheng's regret.

Luo Linsheng regretted that he was not able to own a bronze figure, and it was also a pity that he could not make a bronze figure.

Luo Ziling didn't know if Gu Jian'an's "invite the bronze figure" was going to move out the acupuncture bronze figure for a competition.

Just as Luo Ziling was curious, Gu Changwei directed a few people around him to move out a statue covered with a red cloth from the next room next door.

Wu Hongwei had heard about the bronze acupuncture figure, but Wang Tongshan and Yang Qingyin, who were not medical students, had not. They didn't even know the meaning of the bronze acupuncture figure, so when Gu Changwei commanded his subordinates to put the statue in the reception room with a very respectful manner, they didn't react too much.

After putting the statue in place, Gu Jian'an personally removed the red cloth covering his head.

The moment the red cloth was lifted, Luo Ziling and Wu Hongwei couldn't help exclaiming.

"I believe Mr. Wu has heard of the bronze acupuncture figure, right?" Gu Jian'an was very pleased to see Wu Hongwei and Luo Ziling's expressions changed. He ignored Wu Hongwei's reaction, but said to Luo Ziling with contempt: "I asked you out back then." Grandpa used the bronze figurine as a bet for a needle competition, if he beats me, the bronze figurine will belong to him. But old man Luo has no confidence to compete with me, this bronze figurine will always belong to me.”

"But this is not the bronze man of the Song Dynasty, nor the imitation of the Tiansheng bronze man of the Ming Dynasty, but something made by later generations." Luo Ziling stepped forward, observed it carefully, and said to Gu Jian'an: "So , the cultural relic collection value of this bronze man is not very great."

"But the practical use is great, isn't it?" Gu Jian'an did not deny Luo Ziling's words, he laughed and said, "Because of this bronze figure, I have taught many disciples who are outstanding in acupuncture. Chang Wei is one."

"Are you going to add this bronze figure as a bet?" Luo Ziling looked at Gu Jian'an in surprise, "If you want to add this bronze figure to the bet, I have to think about how to transport him away."

Luo Ziling's arrogant words made Gu Jianan almost vomit blood in anger.

But what made him want to hit someone even more was that Luo Ziling said another word that belittled him even more.

"Anyway, it's not very useful to you. Why don't you lose the bet to me, and I can use the bronze man to a greater extent." Seeing that Gu Jian'an wanted to get mad, Luo Ziling didn't care, and just said lightly Added another sentence: "My bet can also add something you are interested in, a book of prescriptions edited by my grandfather, but not officially named."

"Luo Ziling, don't bully people too much," Gu Changwei couldn't help it, seeing his grandfather was very angry, he couldn't help jumping up, and shouted angrily at Luo Ziling: "This is a family heirloom of our Gu family, isn't it? The prescriptions you made up are comparable. You have gone too far and belittled us again and again. If you dare to do this again, don’t blame us for not giving you face. "

But what is surprising is that Gu Jianan was not angry, but after a strange flash appeared on his face, he asked in a cold voice: "Old man Luo's prescription is concentrated on you?"

"Of course," Luo Ziling said, taking out a thread-bound book from his pocket, "here."

"Show it to me!" Gu Jian'an stretched out his hand to Luo Ziling, "I want to see if it's true or not."

"Impossible," Luo Ziling refused directly, and put the thick booklet in his pocket, "If you win me, this booklet of prescriptions is yours, and it doesn't matter how you look at it. But before you win me , you have no chance to read the contents. If you suspect that this prescription book is fake, that is your freedom, and I will not force you to believe it. "

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