Jin Manqing's words attracted the attention of someone in the room. Xue Jing, who was wearing a green and white Taoist robe, opened the door and came out.
Speaking of which, Xuejing also came here to study.
She hopes to learn basic knowledge in medical school, but there are too many things that she thinks she has not learned enough. So she comes here to sign up with her own sign, because she has the identity of the master of Tianxue Pavilion in Shennong Hall and is responsible for
Officials from the Ministry of Rites are trying to convince her that she can study while being a teacher.
Hearing the voices outside, Xue Jing opened the door and walked out.
When the two women looked at each other, their first reaction was surprise, which was related to each other's age and temperament. The difference was that Xuejing recognized Jin Manqing at the first moment.
Jin Manqing is wearing the national costume of Goguryeo. Unlike other Goguryeo nobles she saw in Chang'an, she is wearing cloud brocade. If this piece of cloud brocade is bought with coins in Goguryeo, at least it will not be lower than the equivalent value of gold.
Then you can buy Yun brocade at a lower price, there is only one place in the entire Datang.
That is the territory of the Prince of Qin's Mansion.
Jin Manqing was also sizing up the other party. The green and white Taoist robe on Xue Jing's body was also Yun Brocade.
Yun brocade represents the pinnacle of silk dyeing and weaving technology in the Tang Dynasty. The output is not high. What's more exciting is that the patterns of Yun brocade can be customized by buyers, but of course the cost is extremely high.
In Yaozhou, there is a Yunjin workshop, but it is not sold to ordinary merchants.
"Jin Manqing, a medical doctor, was the first of the few women to obtain civilian status in the Tang Dynasty based on her talents. If not for an accident, you might have been the first ethnic minority woman to obtain a title. I heard that you prepared more than 70 kinds of medicinal materials.
The technique is unique and has been praised by Master Miaoying!"
Xuejing spoke first.
Jin Manqing felt very surprised, and at the same time, she also felt very honored in her heart. For her name to be known by people in the Tang Dynasty, it proved that she was truly talented.
At the same time, Jin Manqing still has doubts: "What are ethnic minorities? Who is Master Miaoying?"
"Pindao Xuejing, the master of Xueqing Pavilion in Shennong Hall. Come with me, I will answer your questions. If you want to enroll, you need a recommender. Pindao just wants to chat with you. Maybe we can
We can be in the same field. I am also a student here. Medical science is profound and profound. Any self-isolation is like sitting in a well and looking at the sky!"
Master of Xueqing Pavilion in Shennong Hall!
Hearing Xuejing's self-introduction, Jin Manqing just felt that the other party might be a big shot. But he didn't know what the Shennong Hall was?
However, Jin Manqing still chose to go with Xuejing.
Xuejing invited Jin Manqing to get into her carriage. She was accompanied by a female Taoist boy, who was selected from the orphans adopted by Shennong Hall and was already learning basic medical knowledge.
"Shennong Hall. It has been said since ancient times that Emperor Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs and medicinal materials that are only available in the world. Shennong Hall is the first holy temple for doctors. Doctors who have not been awarded the title in Shennong Hall, even if they are famous all over the world, dare not call themselves a word.
Famous doctors. There are more than 100 third-class craftsmen in the Shennong Hall, and all the doctors in the Imperial Hospital have been admitted to the Shennong Hall! The medical school of the Imperial Academy of Tang Dynasty is in the side courtyard of the Shennong Hall!" said
At this point, Xue Jing turned her head and looked at Jin Manqing: "The current master of Shennong Hall is Master Miaoying, whose common name is Sun Simiao!"
Jin Manqing understood.
Shennong Hall is the temple of healers.
Shennong Hall is the Royal Medical College of the Tang Dynasty.
And Sun Laodao, who was about to accept him as his disciple, was the master of the Shennong Hall.
While the two were talking, an envoy was entering Chang'an from Xuanping Gate to the east of Chang'an. This was an envoy from Baekje. Since the last time Baekje formed an alliance with Goguryeo and was put under pressure by the Tang Dynasty, it has been going to Goguryeo to request peace talks.
, and after re-alliance, the stiff relationship with Datang was somewhat relieved.
Therefore, various countries sent envoys to Chang'an, and Baekje was much more active.
When the Baekje envoy entered Xuanpingmen, it was not far from Chang'an East Market. The Baekje envoy wanted to see the prosperity of Chang'an, so he arranged for the team to go to Honglu Temple to reorganize the team first, and then he took his entourage through the East City.
After taking a look at the prosperity of Chang'an, when I rushed to Honglu Temple, my subordinates should have finished preparing, and I happened to go to Honglu Temple to report.
Xuejing's carriage was traveling from the streets in Chang'an City, to the west of Dongshi.
On the carriage, Xue Jing continued to introduce.
"The word minority was first used by His Highness the King of Qin. It was originally used in Ashinadur's marriage proposal. His Highness the King of Qin believed that the Turks were also a nation of the Tang Dynasty, just like our Han people.
It’s just that there are many Han people and few Turks, so they are ethnic minorities.”
"So, are all ethnic groups except the Han ethnic minorities?" Jin Manqing asked.
Xue Jing nodded: "That's right. Later, with the approval of the Ministry of Rites, all ethnic groups in the Tang Dynasty other than the Han can be collectively referred to as ethnic minorities."
"So, as a minority, what's the difference in Chang'an?"
"The Ministry of Rites has issued a seal. People whose household registration is from ethnic minorities can live according to the customs of their own nation while abiding by the laws of the Tang Dynasty. For example, Ashinadur was specially approved. When he married a princess, he could use
Turkic etiquette, of course, can also be mixed with Turkic and Han etiquette, but this mixed use needs to be reported to the Ministry of Rites for approval. Some specific customs conflict with each other and are not allowed to be used at the same time."
Hearing Xue Jing's explanation, Jin Manqing suddenly felt that the Tang Dynasty really tolerated the world.
"We've arrived at the Dongshi. I think you must come to the Dongshi when you come to Chang'an!" Xue Jing motioned to the driver to stop.
The east city is a thousand steps wide. Li Yuanxing once sent someone to measure it. The area of the east city is 1.1 square kilometers, covering an area of 1,650 acres. The one outside Chang'an City is the west city, which was originally targeted at Hu merchants.
market, most of the shops have now been moved to the Chamber of Commerce Street in front of Qinwangzhuang outside the city.
Now the West Market has been completely demolished.
The new Western Market will become a new multi-functional market. In addition to all kinds of exquisite goods, there will be the most outstanding restaurants, three theaters, and a brand new arena.
"Driving is not allowed in Dongshi. Trucks carrying goods from various stores can go back to the street and are not allowed to enter the main road." Xue Jing introduced Jin Manqing. This was not her first time coming to Dongshi.
When the two women were standing at the east entrance of Dongshi, several idle men gathered around them.
This move made Jin Manqing feel nervous.
Didn’t you say that the public security in Chang’an of the Tang Dynasty was very good?
How come there are idle people surrounding me?
"Dear guest, do you want someone to lead the way? Whether it's shopping, having fun, or tasting delicious food, we have knowledgeable people here who know each store by heart. It only costs five cents." The leader of the idle man motioned to the side.
The man took two steps back, then bent over with a smile.
A five-cent copper coin popped out of Xue Jing's hand.
With that crisp sound, the idle men knew that it was King Qin's money without looking at it.
Only King Qin's money can make such a crisp sound.
"Him!" said one of the strong men among Xue Jing's idle men.
"Xiao Qi! Hello distinguished guest!" The idle man handed the coins into the hands of the strong man, and then said to Xuejing: "Don't worry, distinguished guest, he has a basket on his back and promises to take you to the carriage."
"I bought a lot of things." Jin Manqing finally understood what was going on.
This is a business unique to Dongshi. Dongshi covers an area of 1,650 acres, or 1.1 square kilometers. In later generations, it would be the area occupied by a large university. It is definitely larger than any huge shopping mall in modern times.
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Therefore, these idle men are Datang’s shopping guides.
Actually more than that.
They are not only shopping guides, but also work part-time to help customers carry goods, and they also work part-time as security guards in Dongshi.
In Chang'an East City, such things as lost money will never happen. If the money is lost, someone will naturally help to find it. If there is a thief, he will be severely punished by these people.
Another ten-cent copper coin bounced out of Xue Jing's hand.
When the Xianhan leader saw the money, his attitude immediately changed: "Don't worry, distinguished guest, I can serve you as many goods as you want." The Xianhan leader personally ordered three people to follow him.
Xue Jing took Jin Manqing into Dongshi.
"My friend needs to bring some gifts. Please recommend them without losing your identity. Before that, let me introduce you to a delicious shop that must have pumpkin and sweet potato pancakes!"
"The closest to here is Lao Wang's Bake Shop on the next block. However, the best sweet potato cake in Dongshi is still at the Wangjinglou Dongshi store at the east entrance of Dongshi. But there may not be seats available right away, and
We have to walk to the east entrance of Dongshi." This idle man was really professional and memorized the characteristics and locations of all the shops in Dongshi.
"That's the nearest shop." Xue Jing smiled and nodded.
At the west entrance of the East Market, a young idler asked the head idler: "Assign three people to go. If there is no reward, we will not suffer a loss."
"That female Taoist priest may have a good status in the Shennong Palace, and she must be from the Prince of Qin's Palace." Xian Hantou said and stretched out his palm to let his subordinates see the big coin.
"Ten coins? This is ten coins of King Qin's money!" All the idle men exclaimed in unison.
"That's right, it's ten cents. Prince Qin's money can't be faked. No one has ever seen ten cents of money on the market, so that female Taoist must be from Prince Qin's palace. There's nothing wrong with being more respectful!"
"Brothers from Prince Qin's Mansion are willing to do so even if they don't have any reward!" the idle men ordered.
Xuejing and Jin Manqing had already arrived at the shop. The two of them sat at a table, and the four maids and the Taoist boy sat at the same table. Xuejing motioned for the four idle men to sit down as well, and then said to the idle men: "The two of us
Be more refined, you two tables can be casual. The poor people will do the accounting!"
"Thank you, distinguished guest." The idle man immediately ran to the counter, looked at the menu and discussed with the shopkeeper.
At this time, Xue Jing said to Jin Manqing: "You and I must have a fight. Fight for the title of the first female doctor in the Tang Dynasty!" (To be continued...)