The answer to Chapter 32 should be affirmative.
Having gained Sun Simiao's recognition and praise, Chen Yi was very pleased. However, before he could express his humility, Sun Simiao continued: "It's just that this thing is not made very finely and is not very convenient to carry. Can it be further improved?"
"Of course!" Chen Yi replied almost without hesitation, "If this sound-transmitting tube can be made curved, it will be much more convenient. Not only is it convenient, but also allows for multiple positions to listen and diagnose, and even self-diagnosis. If it can be made of iron or other metals, the loss of sound transmitted from inside will be even less, and we'll hear it even clearer!"
Chen Yi continued to roughly describe the improved stethoscope he had planned, which was more or less similar to the stethoscopes of later generations. Sun Simiao and his disciples all listened carefully.
"Ziying, you draw out the design, and I'll find someone to make it according to your design. We can use copper, iron or tin to make this stethoscope that we need. As for the 'diaphragm' that you mentioned, which is used to stick close to the body, I also have a way to deal with it!" Sun Simiao's face showed a very relaxed smile. "After I instruct someone to make it according to your drawing, take another look and see if you're satisfied or not. If not, we can further improve it. This thing is too useful, it must be designed to be lightweight, easy to carry, with good listening effects, and easy to use!"
"I will definitely follow your orders and immediately draw out the design. Thank you, Master Sun, for your trust and support!" Chen Yi stood up, bowed respectfully, and with the support of this interested medical expert, making many things became much easier.
Sun Simiao smiled and said, "As long as it is useful for diagnosing diseases, I am just as interested as you are. I hope to create more and better tools for diagnosing patients!"
"I'm sure we'll come up with even more and better things later!" Chen Yi hastily agreed.
Sun Simiao put away his smile and ordered: "Wang Chong, Liu Hai, Ning Qing, you all go down first. The master wants to have a few words with Ziying alone!"
"Yes, Master!" The three of them responded in unison and immediately took their leave. Ning Qing, who was walking at the back, couldn't help but take a meaningful glance at Chen Yi, only to be caught by Sun Simiao, which scared Ning Qing into fleeing hastily.
"Ziying, it's been so long, do you still remember what happened back then?"
Chen Yi replied calmly, "I'm afraid I won't be able to recall too much, some things are vaguely remembered, but can't be fully recalled. The more I think about it, the more my head hurts. Now, I'm even more confused about who I really am... Master Sun, if this is how it's going to be and my memories from before can't be recovered, what should I do?"
Sun Simiao's eyes, shining with a sharp light, stared at Chen Yi, as if trying to see through him. After a while, he withdrew his gaze and smiled: "Don't worry, future events will definitely go as you wish, perhaps your situation will exceed everyone's imagination, haha!"
Sun Simiao didn't ask further, nor did he show any suspicion, letting Chen breathe a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Daozhang, I don't dare to hope for too much, just hoping to reunite with my family is enough!"
"Hehe, Ziyin, you will definitely get it later!" Sun Simiao stroked his beard and chuckled: "Ziyin, the more I interact with you, the more I look up to you. I also hope that in the future, you can share with me your knowledge of diagnosis, medication, and the production methods of useful items, so that I can broaden my horizons and acquire more skills!"
"Yes, Daozhang!" Sun Simiao's words made Chen Yi very surprised...
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Sun Simiao and Chen Yi chatted for half the night, mainly discussing medical principles, they were having a great time, it wasn't until after the third watch that they went to sleep.
However, Chen Yi didn't dare to open up and chat, fearing that if he said too much, Sun Simiao would suspect something. Therefore, during the discussion, he tried his best to cover it up, avoiding using professional terms that were commonly used in later generations, and instead explained things in a way that Sun Simiao could understand. He didn't say much either. Many times, Sun Simiao asked him questions before he responded, and some theories that were difficult to explain with the language of this era, he simply avoided mentioning!
Sun Simiao was a diligent person who heard many medical theories from Chen Yi that he did not understand but felt were very reasonable. He asked enthusiastically and inquired deeply, and it can be said that the number of times he asked questions in one night was more than the total number of times in the previous five years. Sometimes he would ask consecutive questions, asking Chen Yi about the medical theories and treatment methods for certain diseases, because what Chen Yi told him were all new theories and concepts that were much deeper than the medical knowledge he knew. After listening, it can be described as being greatly benefited.
If it weren't for having something important to attend to the next day, I might have had a long conversation with Chen Yi that lasted all night.
After a long conversation with Sun Simiao, Chen Yi returned to his room with a tired expression and fell asleep. He couldn't help but admire Sun Simiao's vigorous energy, comparable to that of young people's desire for knowledge, ability to accept new things, and the magnanimity to ask questions without regard to age or seniority.
Chen Yi believed that if he continued to interact with Sun Simiao, many medical principles he learned in later generations would be known and learned by Sun Simiao. If he could pass on some relatively scientific diagnostic and therapeutic experiences of later generations through this contemporary divine doctor, and make some symptomatic medicines based on the pathogenesis of diseases, wouldn't the level of medicine in the Tang Dynasty have a rapid development?
The answer should be affirmative!
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The next day, Sun Simiao took two male disciples, Wang Chong and Liu Hai, out again. This time they left a bit later than last time, after the drumming at the gate had stopped, when Chen Yi and Ning Qing were already up, both of them saw Sun Simiao and his three companions off at the door.
Still a team of serious-faced people came to greet us, standing very respectfully outside the guest room.
Sun Simiao instructed Ning Qing on some matters and had her take good care of Chen Yi, accompanying him outside for a walk to make it convenient for Chen Yi to search for his companions.
Also tell Chen Yi that he may not be back for two or three days, and when he returns, the two of them will discuss medical principles. He also says that there are still many things he doesn't understand and wants to ask Chen Yi about, asking Chen Yi to explain everything in detail without holding anything back, so that he can fully comprehend what Chen Yi is saying.
When Sun Simiao said this, Chen Yi naturally respectfully agreed and said that he would tell Sun Simiao everything recorded in all the medical books he knew, but some things he just remembered without carefully pondering and understanding. If what he said was unclear, please forgive him.
Chen Yi was afraid that Sun Simiao would suspect him of something, so he said it first. Many things are better said beforehand to avoid confusion and questioning later on. Sun Simiao seemed to understand Chen Yi's meaning and smiled in agreement, saying a few words with deep meaning. He wanted to ask more questions but hesitated and didn't ask them out loud, instead getting into the carriage amidst the respectful bows of the welcoming people.
Watching Sun Simiao's carriage disappear at the end of the street, Chen Yi and Ning Qing turned back to their room.
It seemed like they had a tacit understanding, and the two of them entered Chen Yi's room one after the other.
