God, let him go. These are all hard-earned money. How can it be such a good thing if it is so cheap for them.
"Are there many accounts being kept now? Who are willing to give money? How much money is left that has not been recovered?"
After asking three questions in a row, Wu You thought for a moment and then gave the answer.
"Since the beginning of bookkeeping, more and more officials have come, and the number of people who want to keep books has also increased."
"It's not clear yet whether you are willing to pay or not. Anyway, not many people take the initiative to settle the bill."
"The reason for this has also been heard by the lower officials. Because the salary is not much, it is quite difficult to support the whole family. If there is an illness, it will be even worse."
"We are living a difficult life, so I won't repay the medicine fee voluntarily. I just hope that it can drag on for one day."
"So there is a lot of unsettled medicine bills, probably more than 100,000 yuan."
Hearing this number, Zheng Xiong couldn't help but lose consciousness. The money he earned from Huimin Pharmacy would not be enough to subsidize the consumption of these people if he continued.
Although the current consumption is still within the scope of his tolerance, he will be killed by these people sooner or later.
"Why do you owe so much? Even if these officials get sick once a month, they can't afford this much. Please explain to me what's going on."
This question was already a bit harsh, Wu You didn't dare to neglect it, and quickly told Zheng Xiong everything he knew.
"Your Excellency, I don't know. Of course, these officials cannot use these medicines, but if their family members and servants are sick, they will come with their warrants to keep accounts."
"And since the "Taiping Huimin Prescription" has been printed, our pharmacy will make some cooked medicines when we have time."
"The effect of the sales is pretty good, and I also used some rare medicinal materials to make some high-quality cooked potions."
“These ordinary people cannot afford them, so most of them are purchased by those with money and power.”
"The former is okay, but the latter will use accounting methods, so they owe more and more."
Hearing Wu You's answer, Zheng Xiong almost laughed out of anger.
The original intention of the establishment of Huimin Pharmacy was to be a department that did not make money. It was mainly a tool for the emperor to maintain his rule.
Pharmacies provide local supplies and purchase at affordable prices to reconcile the problem of expensive medical treatment.
Institutions such as COFCO mainly balance the market.
When the epidemic is severe in disaster years, free medicines must be distributed to support civilians.
That is to say, the reforms started in the Song Dynasty, and the emergence of state-led intervention in the economy gave the country a taste of the sweetness.
Therefore, with the birth of Heji Bureau, which mainly sells Chinese patent medicines and exchanges medicinal materials, there is room for profit.
But while it is profitable, it is also naturally a breeding ground for corruption.
The relationship that was supposed to be mutually reinforcing turned these corrupt elements into their own means of making money, and gradually lost the support of the people.
It became the Huiguan Bureau and the Heli Bureau.
This current trend already shows a trace of reincarnation.
The methods used have only changed, but the commonalities are still obvious and can be felt.
Even if I have the ability to make blood, if I let them do this, I will end up with pills sooner or later.
In the end, if something goes wrong, you have to take the blame yourself.
Zheng Xiong's original intention was to find something to disgust these bookkeepers.
The current situation is no longer simply disgusting.
That this situation must not be allowed to continue is the primary concern.
Lao Zhu did not remove himself from his official position. Zheng Xiong should also think about what to do next.
"So Huimin Pharmacy is now Huiguan Bureau, and Heli Bureau?"
When Wu You heard this, he really felt Zheng Xiong's displeasure and quickly apologized.
"This lower-level official failed to supervise me well, please punish me."
"Humph, is it just the fault of poor supervision? It's not just timidity and unwillingness to offend others."
"I won't hold you accountable for the past, and I don't want to explore your responsibilities."
"Now that I'm back, I'm not afraid of offending people, but I'm not afraid, so this kind of thing must never happen again in the future."
"From now on, a notice will be posted that all Yingtianfu Huimin Pharmacy can accept the model of seeing a doctor first and paying later. It is not limited to anyone, as long as the debt can be settled within ten days."
"If it is overdue, you will be blacklisted and will no longer receive any treatment from this person."
"All previous arrears must be paid within ten days, otherwise all personnel, including the whole government, will refuse diagnosis and treatment."
"Please find someone to record this matter in detail."
"If you can't do it well, you can go home and retire to me!"
Wu You was originally a little confused about the measures proposed by Zheng Xiong, and couldn't figure out why everyone could see a doctor first and pay later.
But the words that followed brought Wu You back to his senses.
Zheng Xiong's fire still burned on his own head.
Just because he didn't pursue past matters doesn't mean that Zheng Xiong really doesn't have any anger or opinions about himself as the number one person after Zheng Xiong left.
This incident can be said to be an opportunity for oneself to redeem himself and make meritorious deeds, or it can also be said to be a test.
See if you can keep up with Zheng Xiong and complete his instructions.
"I'll keep this in mind."
"That's good. I want to go back to recuperate. I won't go to the pharmacy during this period. If you don't see the desired effect after ten days, remember to resign."
"yes."
The feeling of being the leader is so good. After explaining this, Zheng Xiong was quite satisfied.
Big fish eat small fish, and small fish eat shrimps. The unhappiness caused by the court can be relieved by venting here.
It's time to leave, I've already asked for leave, I can't waste my precious rest time on this.
"Then let's do this. Find me a carriage and take me back. Everyone else should go back and implement what I just said."
"Yes, I'll collect it with you."
Except for Zhang Peng who was a little depressed and didn't understand what Zheng Xiong meant by calling him over in the meeting, the others didn't feel much at all.
Just follow orders and do what you're told, don't think too much.
After sending Zheng Xiong to the carriage, several people breathed a sigh of relief.
You look at me, I look at you, and finally I look at Wu You.
"It all depends on what I do. Didn't you hear what Ti Ling said? Post a notice when you get back."
"We are looking for some literate people to sort out the bills. Those who fail to pay off their accounts within ten days will be blacklisted."
"You don't need me to teach you these things!"
"No, Mr. Wu, take your leave, colleagues."
In the blink of an eye, only the steward in the north of the city was left standing there with a smile on his face.
"Management, people have gone away."
The doctor next to him woke the steward up.
The manager in charge was not annoyed, he rubbed his cheek and walked inside, talking about Zheng Xiong's explanation as he walked.
"There is a notice to be posted when you withdraw your money. I said you should write it and post it outside the pharmacy later."
"OK."
The few people who came in and out also confirmed their guesses among the people in the capital who came to see the doctor.
"That was Dr. Zhang Peng just now. The one in official uniform should be Mr. Wu. There can't be anyone other than Zheng Tiling from the pharmacy who can let them come together."
"Indeed, it's just that why did the champion receive a court battle?"
(End of chapter)
