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... According to the Annals of Cangzhou: “...Back then, His Majesty personally conferred upon the Shi family the governorship of Cangzhou, in recognition of their illustrious achievements...”
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Today, Cangzhou is a city rejoicing, its streets empty as all gather in celebration. Half the city is adorned with lanterns and banners, resounding with the thunder of drums, all to honor Shi Tianhe’s eightieth birthday—a testament to his extraordinary stature!
Who is Shi Tianhe? The most renowned physician in all of Cangzhou! Famed throughout the land!
The Shi family, a lineage of famed physicians, their reputation echoing throughout the nation and beyond.
For a time, the Shi residence was thronged with guests; famed gentry and dignitaries from all around Cangzhou were in attendance.
Elites from the worlds of government, commerce, and medicine all came to pay their respects, a clear measure of Shi Tianhe’s prestige!
Suddenly, the ceremonial master of the Shi household announced in a resounding voice:
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“Major Sun Miao, Commander of Cangzhou, presents a pair of gilded jade qilin to Elder Shi! Wishing the venerable celebrant happiness as boundless as the Eastern Sea and longevity as eternal as the Southern Mountain!”
“Qian Kun of Cangzhou’s Hall of Benevolence presents three stalks of hundred-year ginseng to Elder Shi! Wishing the venerable one health and vitality!”
“Li Cheng, Commandant of Chaozhou, presents the celebrated painting ‘Rivers and Mountains for Ten Thousand Miles’ in honor of Elder Shi, wishing fort