Chapter 650
Moreover, the Diónia Academy was also open to the outside world. Every day, there was a fixed quota for the knowledgeable citizens of Diónia to enter the academy. Therefore, many people had listened to the lectures of the Academy of Medicine, especially the "A Brief History of Medical Development". Because the content was vivid and interesting, and it did not involve professional medical terminology, many people could still remember it vividly. This course focused on Hippocrates.
"Oh, he's the Hippocrates who is known as' Diónia Academy of Medicine in the West and Hippocrates in the East '!"
"I heard that he went in and out of the plague site many times to seek a cure and save the sick Greek citizens, even at the cost of his own life … This is a good man with noble morals."
"I also heard that he set up a clinic on Kos Island, and did not charge the poor for treatment. He saved many people …"
"The Greek city-states of the Eastern Mediterranean don't have hospitals all over the city like Diónia, nor do they have so many professionally trained doctors. Without Hippocrates, they would live in fear of disease. "
"No! I think it's mainly because the Greeks of the Eastern Mediterranean don't believe in Hades, so they can't get its protection! "
"Well, you're right."
…
The onlookers discussed excitedly while spontaneously applauding.
"Teacher Hippocrates." Helpes pointed to the large crowd of applauding audience on the dock, and said excitedly, "The people of Diónia are warmly welcoming your arrival, and we're also ready to listen to your lecture!"
Hippocrates hurriedly waved his hand, and said humbly, "I dare not say that I'm going to lecture, I'm here for exchange and learning. I've long heard that medicine is very prosperous in the Kingdom of Diónia, and there's even a king who is well-versed in medicine and strongly supports medical research! I've carefully read the book "Human Anatomy" that you brought when you invited me. You've studied the human bones, muscles, organs, blood vessels … to such a profound level. Amazing, amazing!
Also, the "Human Blood Circulation Theory" with only a little more than 100 words has solved my many years of confusion. Unfortunately, there's only a little bit, and you've just begun to study it?! … Sigh, I should've come earlier! I should've come earlier! " Hippocrates couldn't help but sigh. Although he was old, his thoughts were clear and his speech was clear.
Stesicodas and Helpes looked at each other and said with a smile, "The 'Human Blood Circulation Theory' is almost complete and is waiting for your criticism. There are also new models of human bodies, various new surgical instruments, tens of thousands of medical cases of various diseases … They are all placed in the Diónia School of Medicine. We're waiting for you to watch, read, and communicate with us … We heard that you've done in-depth research in many aspects such as skull surgery, epilepsy treatment, plague prevention, and so on. We really want to … "
Stesicodas' words made Hippocrates' eyes light up. Before he could finish, the old man grabbed Helps' hand with agility no less than a young man's and said excitedly, "Where's the Diónia School of Medicine? Take me there! Take me there! … "
As he spoke, he hurriedly walked forward, even forgetting to introduce his two proud acolytes. Helpes took the opportunity to support him.
A large group of doctors walked through the port area, attracting the curious gazes of countless people. They brushed past Mattiris and Mentoticus who hurried over.
Although the two senators who rushed over were curious as to why everyone from the School of Medicine had come out in full force under the suggestion of Devers a few years ago, they didn't have the mood to ask. They rushed to the exit of the port and asked the students who were waiting, "Is he here?"
The students shook their heads.
"A fast ship informed us that the passenger ship he took has entered the Taranto Bay!" Mattiris scratched his head in annoyance.
"Don't worry, wait a little longer!" Mentoticus comforted him.
The two of them talked, but they didn't know that the people around them were surprised to see them. Though they were not as popular among the populace as Helpes and Stesicordas, they were respected by the port laborers, for the pulley boom, which had been perfected many times by Mattiris, was the design of Mattiris, which greatly reduced the amount of work they had to do in loading and unloading cargo, and minimized the possibility of injury. Many sailors at the port also knew that Mattiris was also using the buoyancy theory he invented to experiment with a wooden hull covered with a thin sheet of iron to make it float on the water …
In that case, who were these two knowledgeable scholars coming together to welcome?! The people were full of anticipation.
At this time, an ordinary-looking middle-aged man came to the front of the welcoming line and asked, "Excuse me, are you in charge of the Hellenic Scholar Conference?"
"Yes, and you are?" a student asked.
The middle-aged man smiled. "My name is Cheensterian, a scholar from Aldera."
Aldera?! Hearing this name, Mattiris immediately asked loudly, "What is your relationship with Democritus?"
"Democritus is my respected teacher!" Cheensterian said apologetically. "I want to apologize to you! My teacher originally promised to participate in this conference, but he caught a cold a few days before the departure, and his body hasn't recovered well. He is already 78 years old, and he really can't adapt to such a long journey by ship. Not only did his family persuade him, but even the councilors of the city came to persuade him. In the end, he could only give up the idea of coming to participate in the conference and sent me to Turií to represent him in the academic exchange. I hope to receive your understanding! "
"That's really a pity! I still want to have a good exchange with him about the calculation methods and knowledge of cones, spheres … these geometric aspects. "Mattiris grabbed his hair regretfully.
Mentoticus quickly said, "We really didn't think it through enough. The old teacher Democritus really can't adapt to such a long journey. I believe he can send you, Cheensterian. You must be his best student, and we will listen to your wonderful speech."
"Yes! That's right! " After all, Mattiris had been the deputy dean of the school of mathematics for so many years, and he wasn't without any emotional intelligence. He sincerely said to Cheensterian, "I look forward to exchanging knowledge with you in mathematics, physics, astronomy, and other aspects. As for philosophy, Gorgias and the others will definitely warmly invite you, but that will have to wait until after your speech and exchange at the school of mathematics. "
Cheensterian quickly said a few humble words, and everyone quickly became familiar with each other. They chatted and laughed as they walked out of the port.
Mattiris's voice was very loud just now, and the onlookers all heard the name "Democritus". A merchant from the Ionian region exclaimed, "Democritus! Diónia actually invited Democritus! "
Someone next to him quickly asked, "Who is Democritus?"
"You people in the western Mediterranean may not know much about him, but the Greeks in the eastern Mediterranean, especially the Greeks in Asia Minor and Ionia, know him as long as they can read. He lives in the Greek colonial city of Aldera in Thrace, and he is a very knowledgeable scholar. It is said that he knows about nature, philosophy, astronomy, geography, mathematics, physics, animals, medicine, law, politics … Countless young Greeks went to Aldera to ask him for advice, and all of them returned satisfied. Even the king of Persia has heard of his reputation, and wrote a letter inviting him to Babylon to give lectures, but he refused. I've also heard that even though Democritus was a great scholar, he was humorous and kind to people. He could explain complicated issues in a lively and interesting manner. Many Greeks who learned from him had nothing but praises for him when they came back. They even called him the 'Omniscient God' … "The merchant proudly recounted the stories he had heard about Democritus.
The people around were fascinated by the story, and they could not help but sigh, "It's a pity that this great scholar can't come!"
"Look, Lord Ancitanos is here! And the eloquent Lysias! "The onlookers of Turií exclaimed again.
As the first senator of the kingdom and the writer of the History of Magna Graecia, Ancitanos was deeply respected by the people. Lysias was equally famous in Dionysia. Not only did he compose the hymns at the various celebrations every year, but he also became famous as a defense lawyer in the trial of Laodisian. Many youths wanted to learn how to debate under his tutelage. Many people who had committed crimes wanted to hire him to defend them. Now, his house was crowded with visitors every day.
Therefore, wherever they passed, the people would salute and greet them.
… …
Plato got off the passenger ship, but he did not leave the dock in a hurry. Instead, he carefully observed the situation of the port.
He found that although the port of Turií was not as large as the port of Piraeus in Athens, and its location was not very good, it was almost as busy as Piraeus. Moreover, the cleanliness of the dock and the various facilities and equipment were much better than Piraeus, especially the cranes erected on the trestle, which attracted a lot of his attention.
Various merchant ships and passenger ships entered and left the port, docked at the dock, and loaded and unloaded goods. How could the laborers, sailors, and passengers not interfere with each other? Could the entire dock operate effectively and maintain good order? By observing these, one could see the level of management of a city. Obviously, the busy but orderly scene of the port of Turií made Plato secretly nod.
At this time, Vesippus reminded him, "Teacher, it may be the people from the Diónia Academy coming to greet us."
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