A doctor who travels through two eras

Chapter 152 Hu Jian Xiamen Buddha Jumps Over the Wall

Lin Sanqi also got a handwritten manuscript, which was a business trip itinerary for three provinces and six counties in South China written by Section Chief Kong himself.

According to this itinerary guide, the complexity of the journey and the frequent transfers are simply beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Lin Sanqi first needed to take a train from the capital to Shanghai, then transfer to a train from Shanghai to Yingtan, Jiangxi, and then transfer to a train for the third time in Yingtan to get to Hu Jian's Xiamen. Just these transfers would take seven days.

This already includes the premise that you cannot buy tickets or are delayed by other unexpected circumstances.

After arriving in Xiamen, there were no trains to take, so I needed to find a way to take a long-distance bus. After arriving at the first stop, Putian, I purchased Shi Cassia seed.

Then take a long-distance bus from Putian to Zhangpu to purchase Andrographis paniculata.

After purchasing all the supplies for Hu Jiansheng and shipping the medicinal materials from Xiamen Railway Station to the capital, Lin Sanqi himself had to continue on his journey to Dongguan Province.

First, take a long-distance bus from Xiamen to Meizhou, Dongguan Province, to purchase Phyllanthus urinaria.

Since there is no railway in Meizhou, Lin Sanqi had to take a long-distance bus all the way from Meizhou to Huadu, the capital of Dongguan Province.

Then, the most circuitous route of the entire trip began:

Lin Sanqi had to take a train from Huadu, all the way north to Hengyang, Hunan, then transfer to a train from Hengyang, turn around and head south through Guilin and Liuzhou, and arrive at Guangqi Yulin to purchase chicken bone grass.

Then continue south by train from Yulin and return to Zhanjiang, Dongguan Province, where you can purchase phoenix tail grass.

Yes, you read that right. If it is 2023, taking the high-speed rail from Huadu to Zhanjiang is a straight line and it will only take about 2 hours.

But in 1959, you had to go to Hunan and take a big detour, which took two days and two nights to get there, unless you didn't take the train. This shows how bad the transportation was in 59 and how convoluted the journey was.

The last leg of the journey was from Zhanjiang, Dongguang Province to Qin County, Guangqi Province. There were no trains along the way, so we had to continue by long-distance bus and purchase Curcuma zedoaria after arriving in Qin County.

Only after all six herbs have been purchased can Lin Sanqi return to the capital via Yulin, Hengyang, and Wuhan.

Many readers may feel dizzy after reading this itinerary and think it is too complicated.

But the difficulties do not end there. You have to know that it was only 1959 and there were only a few cars in the country. Where did so many long-distance buses come from?
Even if there were passenger buses, it was a problem whether those remote mountainous counties had roads in 59.

For example, from Hujian Zhangpu to Meizhou in Dongguan Province, although they are neighboring provinces, the provincial borders are all mountainous. Not to mention long-distance buses, there are probably no roads, so you probably have to walk.

Even within the province, is there a long-distance bus from Xiamen to Putian or Putian to Zhangpu? This is a question mark.

If not, the buyer has to find a way himself, such as taking a ride or a boat, or taking a donkey or ox cart from a fellow villager, or simply traveling on foot.

Chief Kong is an experienced purchasing agent and naturally knows the difficulties of the journey, so he did not give Lin Sanqi any time limit for the entire trip.

The first priority is to return home safely, and never die outside.

As for whether Lin Sanqi is worried or not?

He has nothing to worry about. He has already taken care of the transportation. He has his own cars, guns, money and food. What is there to be afraid of?

Of course, he would not confess the truth to Section Chief Kong. He just pretended to be a naive person, packed his luggage and rushed to the train station.

What Lin Sanqi didn't know was that on the third day after he left, Li Zexu, Bi Chunlong and Liao Zhanying were discharged from the hospital and went home to rest, while Lin Sanqi was already sleeping soundly on the train.

How could Lin Sanqi be honest when he was on a business trip? In addition, the company did not set a specific date, so he was like a bird that had been set free.

After arriving in Shanghai, Lin Sanqi first spent a day strolling around this largest city in the Far East and took a lot of old photos.

Of course, he did not buy White Rabbit milk candy or Minguang bed sheets on Nanjing Road like other tourists. These luxury goods at that time were nothing to Lin Sanqi.

After arriving in Yingtan, Lin Sanqi was not idle either. He went to Longhu Mountain and traveled for another day. Unfortunately, he did not see Zhang Tianshi.

Finally, Lin Sanqi followed the Yingxia Railway, crossed numerous mountains and countless tunnels, and finally arrived at the beautiful coastal city of Xiamen.

It took Lin Sanqi 10 days to travel from the capital to Xiamen...

Fortunately, we purchased Chinese medicine. If it were life-saving Western medicine, I don’t know how many patients would have died while waiting for the medicine.

Xiamen Railway Station is quite small, with a row of wooden bungalows. This seemed a bit novel to Lin Sanqi. He looked left and right and even took out his Shanghai camera to take a few pictures.

As a result, I was targeted.

"Hello, comrade. Please wait a moment."

Lin Sanqi was stunned when he heard this, and saw several people in white shirts, blue pants and big hats stopping him.

"Did you call me?"

One of the men in the big hat looked at Lin Sanqi seriously. His clothes were very fitting and they looked like they were tailor-made. He also had a camera hanging around his neck, which was not something most people could afford.

The key point is that Lin Sanqi was carrying a backpack, which was almost unseen in 59. He looked very Western and did not look like a mainlander.

So no matter how you look at it, it seems like Lin Sanqi is lurking over from the other side.

The relationship with the other side of the strait is still very tense these days, and Xiamen is a first-line enemy city. The shelling of the island has only happened a few years ago, so everyone is very vigilant.

"Hello, comrade. Where are you from? What are you doing in Xiamen? Do you have any relevant documents or letters of introduction?" When Lin Sanqi heard this, he thought to himself, is he being suspected?

But he didn't feel guilty.

He felt guilty in the capital because there were many suspicious points about him, and if they really investigated, many things would be untenable.

But in other places, his identity was cleansed, and he also had the status of a cadre, which made him definitely a "superior person".

Lin Sanqi took out his work permit and letter of introduction from his backpack:
"Hello, comrade. I came from the capital to Hu Jian to purchase medicinal materials for the hospital. Here are my IDs."

A man in a cap took the work permit and looked at it carefully, repeatedly comparing it with the photo of Lin Sanqi and the real person.

The other officer took the letter of introduction and looked at Lin Sanqi in surprise:
"Oh, you are really a comrade from the capital. I am so sorry for your disrespect."

Lin Sanqi thought that the capital's identity was useful on the plateau, and it turned out that it was also useful on the seaside. He was once again glad that he had traveled through time to the Forbidden City.

"It turns out that you are from the Capital Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I'm sorry that we misunderstood."

Lin Sanqi took the work permit and letter of introduction and waved his hand casually:

"It's okay, it's your job, haha. In addition to purchasing, I just want to visit the beautiful Xiamen. By the way, comrade, I want to know which restaurant in Xiamen serves the most authentic Hu Jian cuisine?"

One of the big-capped guys had a warm attitude like spring:
"Hey, if we talk about the best restaurant in Xiamen, it must be the Green Island Hotel on Zhongshan Road, but the price is not low."

The man in the big hat complained in his heart: It turns out that people from the capital are all well-off. Ordinary people can't even get enough food to eat, and they still have the mood to eat out in a big restaurant?

Lin Sanqi remembered it the moment he heard it: Green Island Hotel.

"Comrade, would you like us to take you there?"

Lin Sanqi waved his hands repeatedly: "No, no, you are also performing official duties, I can walk over by myself."

The man in the big hat was also polite: "Then Comrade Lin, just keep walking along Xiahe Road and you will arrive. I wish you a pleasant trip in Xiamen."

"Thank you. See you later."

Then, Lin Sanqi regretted it.

Because he walked from Xiamen Railway Station to Green Island Hotel at the intersection of Zhongshan Road and Siming Road, which was more than 4 kilometers.

The sun in Xiamen in early September was still very scorching, and Lin Sanqi almost died of the heat on the road.

When he arrived at Zhongshan Road, Lin Sanqi no longer had the mood or appetite to eat, so he found a guesthouse nearby and checked in first. After taking a cold shower in the public bathroom, he slept until the evening.

Green Island Hotel.

Lin Sanqi was standing in front of the ordering counter, craning his neck to look at the names of the dishes on the wall.

"Comrade, may I ask what is our Xiamen specialty?"

The waitress was a pretty girl, and she replied politely:

"Comrade, you can order ginger duck, fried oysters, and fried crabs. These are all local specialties of Xiamen. You can also order a fresh grouper. With fish, meat, and vegetables, you may not be able to finish them all by yourself."

Lin Sanqi listened to the advice and nodded: "Then is there anything you can recommend for blanching or stewing?"

People in Huadu still like to drink soup.

"Comrade, we have the most authentic Buddha Jumps Over the Wall here. Would you like to try it? Our Green Island Hotel is the only one in Xiamen that still makes it."

Buddha jumped over the wall?
Lin Sanqi's eyes lit up, thinking that he had eaten many fake Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, but he had never tasted the authentic Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. This one must not be missed.

"Okay, okay, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is great, give me another serving."

The waiter said with some embarrassment: "Comrade, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is a bit more expensive. We only provide large and medium cans. One portion costs 20 yuan. I'm afraid you can't finish it by yourself."

Lin Sanqi was a little shocked when he heard this. After all, his monthly salary was only more than 40 yuan, and just ordering one dish would cost half a month's salary. Famous dishes are just famous dishes, and they are not for ordinary people to eat no matter what era.

But who is Lin Sanqi? He is an honorable guest of the capital.

"It's okay, just order one portion, and don't order the ginger duck and fried oysters, I think we won't be able to finish them."

"Okay, comrade, but you have to pay first... a total of 29 yuan, and you also need 5 kilograms of food coupons..."

Lin Sanqi thought, even if it is the most high-end restaurant in the area, the style is still the same, you have to pay first before the food is served, probably because they are afraid that customers will run away.

Lin Sanqi found a seat by the window, enjoying the sea breeze while waiting happily for Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is a classic Min dish. The dosage is extremely particular and the taste is extremely delicious. It is loved not only by the people of Hujian, but also by the wealthy people of Dongguang and Hong Kong.

Unfortunately, because Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is made with expensive ingredients, ordinary people cannot afford it. The so-called Buddha Jumps Over the Wall in small street restaurants can only be regarded as a "beggar version" and is not authentic at all.

Lin Sanqi is also an ordinary citizen in 2023, and he has tasted the beggar's version of fake Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.

(End of this chapter)