It's hard for my elder sister. I rely on the mountains to farm and pay off my debts.

Because there were a few more straw huts outside the city for paying taxes today, the villagers didn't expect to pay the grain tax in just one morning.

Although the sun was scorching overhead, everyone was full of energy and walked home briskly.

It was just past noon when Song Zhi and her group returned home.

"I thought you wouldn't be back until evening, but you're lucky to be here today!"

Song Youshan took half a bag of grain from the cart and handed it to Wu.

"It's not that we happened to go there by chance, but the county magistrate set up more tax collection points outside the city, and he personally inspected the sites. Those officials didn't dare to disobey and deliberately torture people!"

This is the first time that we have brought food to pay taxes, and we can bring it back again.

Wu took the food and her eyes narrowed with joy. She sighed sincerely, "I wish the county magistrate could stay in our county forever!"

Song Zhi smiled and joked, "Grandma, I think you should change your wish. For example, let all the county magistrates who come to our Qishui County be as dedicated to the public as Lord Zhou!"

Mrs. Wu also laughed. "Indeed, for a county magistrate as good as Mr. Zhou to come to our poorest county is already a waste of his talent. If he is left here forever, wouldn't it be a grievance for him?"

Song Zhi didn't quite agree with this.

It depends on what Zhou Yu’s own ideals and ambitions are.

If he simply wanted to be promoted to a higher position, have a title for his wife and children, then being exiled here for so many years would be an injustice for him.

But if he is willing to work for the welfare of this country or the people.

So in Song Zhi's view, no matter whether he is in a high position or is just a magistrate of a small county, he can do practical things for the people and realize his ambitions.

It’s just that this is not the worldly success and fame in the eyes of others!

However, Song Zhi couldn't say this out loud, she just thought about it in her heart!

After talking for a while, everyone went back to their rooms to rest.

Song Zhi didn't have the habit of taking a nap. When she returned to the room, she saw her younger sister sitting by the bed with her hat hooked on.

On the bed next to me, my little brother was sleeping soundly with his hands and feet spread out.

Song Zhi tiptoed over to him and asked in a low voice, "Why don't you take a break?"

Song Huan blinked his bright eyes and said to Song Zhi excitedly, "Sister, I've tried a new crochet method recently. I want to see what the result will be!"

Song Zhi rubbed the little girl's head and said, "It's great that we had fun. When we're done, show it to your sister!"

Hearing her sister's praise, the little girl nodded happily, "Sister, can we really sell the hats we crocheted?"

"Of course they can be sold, and people will be rushing to buy them! Just imagine how cold it is in the north. Those sheep can survive the winter with just their wool."

"Now that we have spun it into yarn, we can use this wool to crochet hats later. But can we use this wool to knit socks, sweaters, and trousers?"

"And I heard from merchants in the north that the herdsmen on the grasslands use this wool to weave blankets and drape them over their shoulders to keep warm."

"Next time I meet merchants from the grassland, I'll have to ask them in detail. Once we can really weave clothes with wool, we won't be afraid of the cold anymore."

Song Huan was attracted by the bright prospects outlined by Song Zhi. She raised her little face and said expectantly, "Sister, if you find out how to weave, you must tell me. I want to learn too!"

"Okay, no problem, I'll teach you first!" Song Zhi agreed without hesitation.

The happy little girl cheered loudly, but then she thought of her little brother who was still sleeping, and quickly covered her mouth with her little hands, feeling extremely happy.

The two sisters talked for a while, and then Song Zhi picked up the notes she had taken yesterday and started reading them.

She first reviewed the dozen or so new herbs she had learned yesterday and memorized them. Then she closed her notebook and began to repeat the effects, usage, and dosage of the herbs in her mind.

After writing down these herbs, Song Zhi took them to Doctor Zheng's house.

As usual, before starting teaching, Doctor Zheng had to test Song Zhi.

Only after confirming that the student has mastered the relevant knowledge will Dr. Zheng begin new teaching.

"I told you yesterday that today we will start learning the Pulse Classic!"

"You should know that there are twenty-four types of pulses in the human body: floating pulse, sinking pulse, slow pulse, rapid pulse, slippery pulse, and wiry pulse..."

"Each pulse type corresponds to different symptoms. For example, a floating pulse that is felt with light pressure is often seen in superficial symptoms such as wind-cold. A sinking pulse that is felt with heavy pressure is often seen in internal symptoms. When the vital energy is still strong and the pulse is deep and strong, it indicates internal heat.

"A slow pulse comes and goes slowly, often seen in cold syndromes; a rapid pulse comes and goes quickly, often seen in heat syndromes;"

"A slippery pulse is smooth and flowing, like beads rolling on a plate. It is often seen in symptoms such as phlegm and fluid retention, food stagnation, and excess heat. It can also be seen in pregnant women. A wiry pulse is difficult and rough, and is often seen in symptoms such as blood stasis and anemia."

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"I need you to memorize the twenty-four pulses and their corresponding symptoms. Only after you have memorized these things will you be able to help the patient with his pulse later."

After saying that, he turned back to the house and brought over a paper. "This is the pulse I asked Hui'er Mo to check yesterday and the corresponding symptoms."

"When you go back, organize this information and deepen your memory. When you take a patient's pulse later, you must use this pulse knowledge as a foundation!"

Song Zhi stood up and said respectfully, "Disciple will remember Master's teachings!"

Doctor Zheng stroked his sparse beard with satisfaction and nodded. "Alright, that's all for today. When you go back, write down the first five pulse conditions and the corresponding symptoms. I'll test you again tomorrow!"

Song Zhi thought of the agreement with Wang Wanzhi, and hurriedly told her master about her plan to go to the farm.

"Since we have already made an agreement with others, it is not easy to break the agreement."

"You can have fun, but you still can't slack off in your studies. So when you come back tomorrow, you must write down the ten types of pulse conditions and their symptoms." Doctor Zheng made the decision.

What could Song Zhi do? She could only agree with a simple smile.

After all, it was her choice to study medicine. If she wanted to grow quickly, she had to read more and remember more.

After finishing her studies with Doctor Zheng, Song Zhi continued to learn to read and write with Zheng Hui.

"Sister Song, are you going to play at the farm tomorrow?"

Song Zhi stopped writing, looked up at Zheng Hui, and saw that her eyes were full of desire.

Seeing such expectant eyes, Song Zhi asked inexplicably, "Sister Zheng, do you want to go play too?"

"Can I go too?" Song Zhi heard her expectation from her suddenly raised tone.

It is said that Wang Wanzhi went to investigate the tricks on the farm this time, but it is not a good place to go.

But seeing Zheng Hui's obvious happiness, Song Zhi nodded. "It might be a bit boring, but we should be able to pick fruit along the way. If Sister Zheng doesn't mind, come with me!"

Song Zhi thought that even if there were any problems at the farm in just half a day, Wang Wanzhi would not deal with them immediately.

After all, they will only be there for one day.

And Ivana Wong also said that she was mainly going to inspect the farm and take the opportunity to go fishing, picking fruits and have some fun.

Of course, she didn't know about this yet, and what was waiting for her was a thrilling journey.