Chapter 64: After the New Year
**The truth after a thousand years**
In the vast river of history, many great inventions are as brilliant but short-lived as meteors, and their origins and affiliations are often shrouded in mystery.
Among them, who exactly invented movable type printing has always been a controversial topic, especially about which Lin family invented this technology, there are many different opinions and no consensus.
"Who do you think invented movable type printing?" a historian asked this question at a seminar.
"As far as I know, the "Datong Book" and "Taizong Benji" do mention that the inventor's surname is Lin, but the specific name is not detailed." Another scholar flipped through the ancient books with a frown on his face.
"Yes, historical records show that Emperor Taizong also sent people to investigate at that time. However, information was not circulated in ancient times, and in the end they still couldn't find it. We don't know about it now!" someone else added.
"This guy hid himself very well. It is said that he deceived many families at that time!"
This statement aroused the approval of everyone present. They seriously suspected that the inventor was a supporter of Emperor Taizong and a hidden royalist. Everyone began to discuss this topic.
At this time, a piece of news that shocked the entire academic community came: "A letter to the descendants of the Lin family was discovered in the ancient ancestral hall of the Lin family in Yingshan, Hubei, which contains information about the inventor of printing."
This news immediately caused an uproar, and people from all walks of life flocked to Yingshan, hoping to see this ancient book from a thousand years ago.
The scene was bustling with people, and experts were busy recording every detail. In a corner of the ancient ancestral hall, a middle-aged scholar held the "Letter to the Descendants of the Lin Family" in his hand, his eyes sparkling with excitement. He took a deep breath and slowly said: "This is the truth. After a thousand years, we finally found the answer."
As the news spread, people from all walks of life came to see this precious document. In the "Letter to Lin's Descendants", there is a detailed record of how Lin Wenjian invented movable type printing.
The contents of the book shocked them. It turned out that movable type printing was really invented by an ancestor of the Lin family. The book recorded in detail how Lin Wenjian was inspired by his daughter's reminder and invented movable type printing, and even sent several copies to the emperor.
With the publication of the book, the truth was finally revealed to the world. The descendants of the Lin family were very excited. They were proud of their ancestors' wisdom and courage. The world also gave high praise to the Lin family's contribution.
"It turns out that it was the Lin family who really invented movable type printing," historians exclaimed.
"This wisdom and courage deserves to be remembered forever," said the archaeologists.
The descendants of the Lin family flocked to the ancient ancestral hall. They gathered in front of the hall and excitedly discussed this forgotten history.
"It turns out that it was our Yingshan Lin family who invented movable type printing!" an elderly member of the Lin family said excitedly.
"But why do we hide this fact?" a young man asked puzzledly.
An old man raised his head with a deep gaze and said, "At that time, the invention of technology was often accompanied by a struggle for power and interests. Our ancestors did this to protect the family and chose to present it anonymously. This was a wise and brave decision."
Everyone nodded in understanding. They were proud of Lin Wenzhang's wisdom and courage, but also felt sorry for this buried history.
Over time, the ancient Lin Family Ancestral Hall in Yingshan, Hubei Province, has become a popular tourist attraction. Visitors come to see the stone tablet of "Letter to Lin's Descendants" and learn about the origin of movable type printing and the legendary story of Lin's article.
The descendants of the Lin family also actively participated in the work of protecting and inheriting culture. They restored the ancient ancestral hall and established a movable type printing museum to show it to the world.
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While the Lin Family Ancestral Hall incident was heating up, another area on the Internet was also particularly lively.
A user named "Little Yang of Cold Knowledge" was the first to post: "My dear children, do you know? I just learned a little-known fact today. In ancient times, midwives were not just midwives. They were almighty."
The post by "Cold Knowledge Xiao Yang" immediately attracted everyone's attention, and the heat on the forum instantly increased.
"Midwives?" a user named "Programming Little Master" replied in confusion, "Aren't they there to help pregnant women deliver babies?"
"Haha, I thought so before too." Xiao Yang, who knows little things, replied with a smile, "Then I looked up information and found out that midwives in Tangdai not only delivered babies, but were also responsible for postpartum care for mothers and could even help solve some gynecological problems. They were the guardians of women's health at that time."
"Wow, that's amazing!" the little travel expert exclaimed.
"Since everyone is talking about this topic, I'll also say a few words." The medical genius saw this post and became interested, so he also spoke up.
"The role of midwives in ancient times was much more than that. They were not only midwives, postpartum caregivers and gynecological problem solvers, but they were also psychological counselors, nutritionists and family education instructors.
In ancient times, there were no obstetrics and gynecology departments or maternal and child health hospitals like we have today, and even female doctors were pitifully rare, so midwives not only had to know how to deliver babies, but also had to rely on their rich experience and wisdom to provide all-round guidance and help to mothers and families. "
"Xiao Yang, a rare knowledge" nodded in agreement: "Yes, the work of midwives is very rich. They not only need to have rich medical knowledge, but also psychological counseling, nutritional guidance and other abilities. In ancient society, midwives have a very important status. They are the patron saints of women and families."
The "little programming expert" exclaimed that he had learned a lot: "It turns out that the midwife is so versatile. She is simply an ancient obstetrician and gynecologist, a confinement nanny, and a maternal and child care nurse. It's really awesome!"
"Yes, it is that amazing!" Xiao Yang, who knows little about knowledge, added, "Why do you think midwives in ancient times were all old women? Because they have a lot to learn! How can those who don't have time to cleanse themselves bear this heavy burden?"
"Oh, no wonder the midwives on TV are played by older people, so that's why!"
As the discussion became more and more heated, the forum became more and more popular. Many users said that they knew too little about midwives before, but now after listening to everyone's explanation, they feel that they have a deeper understanding and knowledge of the ancient guardian of women's health.
At the same time, everyone also expressed the need to cherish the development and progress of modern medicine to protect the health of themselves and their families.