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Chapter 648 Plato Arrives

Moreover, Dionia Academy is also open to the outside world. There are fixed quotas every day to allow knowledge-loving Dionia people to enter the academy to observe. Therefore, many people have listened to the lectures of the medical school, especially "Brief Introduction to the Development of Medicine". The course "History" is still fresh in many people's minds because its content is lively and interesting and does not involve professional medical terminology, and this course focuses on Hippocrates.

"Oh, he is the Hippocrates who is said to be 'the Dionysian School of Medicine in the west and Hippocrates in the east'!"

"I heard that he visited the places where the plague occurred many times, seeking relief and saving the sick Greek people, even without caring about his own life... This is a good man with high morals."

"I also heard that he established a clinic on Kos Island, which did not charge any consultation fees for the poor, and saved many people..."

"The Greek city-states in the Eastern Mediterranean did not have hospitals spread across cities like ours in Dionysia, as well as so many professionally trained doctors. Without Hippocrates, they would live in fear of disease."

"No! I think it's mainly the Greeks in the Eastern Mediterranean who don't believe in Hades and can't get its protection!"

"Well, you're right."

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The bystanders were talking excitedly and applauding spontaneously.

"Teacher Hippocrates." Helps pointed to a large group of applauding audiences on the pier and said excitedly: "The people of Dionia are warmly welcoming you, and we are also ready to listen to your lectures! "

Hippocrates waved his hands hurriedly and said humbly: "I dare not say lectures, I am here to exchange and learn. I have long heard that medicine is very prosperous in the Kingdom of Dionia, and there is a man who is proficient in medicine and powerful. King who supports medical research! I have carefully read the book "Human Anatomy" that you brought when you invited me. You have studied the bones, muscles, organs, blood vessels of the human body to such a profound level. It is amazing. amazing!

There is also the "Theory of Human Blood Circulation" with only more than 100 words, which solved my confusion for many years. Unfortunately, it only has that little bit, so you started to study it? ! ...Hey, I should have come long ago!It's long overdue! "Hippocrates couldn't stop sighing. Although he was old, he thought clearly and spoke clearly.

Stacey Kordas and Helps looked at each other and said with a smile: "The Theory of Human Blood Circulation is almost completed and is waiting for your criticism and correction. There are also our newly made human models, various new Surgical tools and tens of thousands of cases of various diseases...are placed in the Dionysian Medical College. Waiting for you to watch, read, and communicate...We heard that you are doing a lot of work in skull surgery, treating epilepsy, and preventing and treating plagues. We have conducted in-depth research on many aspects, and we would like to talk to you..."

Stacey Cordas's words made Hippocrates' eyes shine. Before he could finish speaking, the old man grabbed Helps' hand with agility that was no weaker than that of the young man, and said excitedly: "Theo Where is Niya Medical College?! Take me there quickly! Take me there quickly!..."

As he spoke, he couldn't wait to move forward, even forgetting to introduce his two proud apprentices. Helps helped him along the way.

A large group of doctors walked through the port area, attracting curious looks from countless people, and passed by Mattiklis and Mentotic Els who were rushing in.

The two elders who hurried over (these two digit number of presidents and deputy deans of the college had also entered the Senate at Davos's suggestion in previous years) were curious as to why everyone from the medical school was in full force, but at this moment they Not in the mood to ask in detail.They rushed to the exit of the pier and asked the waiting students: "Are you here?"

The students shook their heads.

"A clipper notified us before that the passenger ship he was on had entered the Gulf of Taranto!" Matiklis scratched his head irritably.

"Don't worry, wait a moment!" Mentotic Els comforted him.

The two were talking, but they didn't know that the people around them were surprised to see their appearance.Although they are not as popular among the people as Hullpus and Stacy Kodas, they are quite respected among the laborers in the port, because the pulley jib that has been perfected many times is the work of Maticris. Design, it greatly reduces their workload of loading and unloading goods and minimizes the possibility of injury.Moreover, many sailors in the port know that Mattikris is also using the theory of buoyancy invented by him to make an experiment of covering a wooden hull with a thin iron sheet so that it can float on the water...

So who are these two knowledgeable scholars setting out together to greet them? !The people are full of expectations.

At this time, an ordinary-looking middle-aged man came to the front of the welcoming team and asked: "Are you the people responsible for convening the All-Greek Scholars Conference?"

"That's right, who are you?" a student asked.

The middle-aged man smiled: "My name is Thainsterian, a scholar from Aldera."

Aldera? !Matiklis, who heard the name of this place, immediately asked loudly: "What is your relationship with Democritus?"

"Democritus is my respected teacher!" Sainstrian said apologetically: "I want to apologize to you! The teacher originally promised to attend this scholar conference, but a few days before departure, He was infected with wind and cold, and his body has not recovered well. He is 78 years old and is really not suitable for such a long-distance boat trip. Not only his family persuaded him, but also the city-state councilors came to persuade him. In the end, he I can only give up my plan to attend the conference and send me to Thurii to conduct academic exchanges on his behalf, and I hope to gain your understanding!"

"That's such a pity! I also want to have a good exchange with him about the calculation methods and knowledge of cones, spheres... these geometric aspects." Matikris grabbed his hair regretfully.

Mentotic Els hurriedly said: "We did not think carefully enough. The old teacher Democritus is really not used to this kind of long-distance travel. I believe he can send you - Sainsterian." , you must be his best student, and we will listen to your wonderful speech."

"That's right! That's right!" After all, Mattikris has been the deputy dean of the School of Mathematics for so many years, and he does not have no emotional intelligence at all. He said sincerely to Sainstrian: "I look forward to being with you here." Exchange of knowledge in mathematics, physics, astronomy, etc. As for philosophy, Gorgias and the others will definitely warmly invite you, but that will have to wait until you give a speech and exchange at the School of Mathematics."

Sainstrian quickly said a few words of humility, and everyone quickly became familiar with each other. They walked out of the port talking and laughing.

Matiklis just made a loud voice, and the onlookers heard the name "Democritus". A businessman from the Ionia region exclaimed: "Democritus! Dionia actually went Democritus was invited!”

Someone nearby 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 Euclidean Sea, Asia Minor and Ionia, all know him as long as they can read and write. He lives in the Greek colonial city of Arde in Thrace Ra was a very knowledgeable scholar. It is said that he knew everything about nature, philosophy, astronomy, geography, mathematics, physics, animals, medicine, law, politics... countless Greek young people went to Aldera to ask him for advice. Even the king of Persia heard about his reputation and wrote a letter inviting him to give lectures in Babylon, but he refused. And I heard that although Democritus was a great scholar, he had a humorous nature. He was kind to people and could explain complex issues vividly and interestingly. Many Greeks who studied with him were full of praise for him when they came back, and even called him 'the omniscient one besides God'..." The businessman was quite fond of him. He proudly recounted what he had heard about Democritus.

The people around were fascinated by what they heard, and couldn't help but sigh: "It's a pity that this great scholar can't come!"

"Look, Lord Ansitanos is here! And the eloquent Lysias!" The people of Thurii who were watching the excitement exclaimed again.

As the original senator of the kingdom and the author of the "History of Magna Graecia," Ansitanos won the respect of the people.And Lysias is also famous in Dionia, not to mention the odes he writes at various celebrations every year, and in the trial of Laodissian, he became famous as a defense lawyer, making many young people want to He studied debating under his tutelage, and many people who committed crimes wanted to hire him to defend themselves. Now his house is full of people every day.

Therefore, wherever they passed by, the people saluted and said hello to them.

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Plato got off the passenger ship and did not leave the dock in a hurry. Instead, he carefully observed the situation in the port.

He found that although the port of Thurii was not as big as Piraeus Port in Athens and its location was not very good, its business was almost the same as that of Piraeus, and the sanitation of the dock and the quality of various facilities The equipment was much better than that of Piraeus, especially the crane erected on the trestle, which attracted a lot of his attention.

How can workers, sailors, and passengers not interfere with each other when various merchant ships and passenger ships enter and exit the port, dock at the dock, and load and unload cargo? Can the entire terminal operate effectively and maintain good order? ...By observing these, you can see the level of a city-state's management affairs.Obviously, the busy but orderly scene of Turui port made Plato secretly nod.

At this time, Spisippus reminded from the side: "Teacher, maybe someone from Dionysia Academy came to greet us."

When Plato heard this, he turned around and saw a man striding towards him and shouted to him: "Plato, welcome! Welcome to Thurii!"

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