"These are not things I have to consider. We will wait for the news. The steward here just said that he would issue an announcement. I wonder what it is?"
"There's no rush anyway, just wait and see!"
The enthusiastic people of the capital were able to chat for a few words, but before they could even chat a few words, they saw a person coming out of the inner hall, holding a notice in his hand.
He shouted towards the front as he walked.
"Give way, don't crowd in one place."
Upon hearing this, the crowd along the road quickly made way for the visitor to pass until they reached the door. The doctor pasted the notice on the wall and left, leaving behind the crowd of onlookers who were watching the excitement.
"Here we come, the announcement is here. Who can read it and read it to me?"
"Don't worry, let me take a look."
It's normal for some people to be illiterate, and those who are literate are still relatively rare, but they are all enthusiastic citizens who will explain themselves when asked.
"From today on, all patients who belong to Yingtianfu Huimin Pharmacy can see a doctor first and then pay. They only need to settle the payment within ten days. If the payment is not completed by the due date, they will be blacklisted by Huimin Pharmacy and will no longer be accepted. any injuries."
Upon hearing the announcement, the onlookers couldn't help but cheer.
"The Marquis is worthy of being a Marquis. He always thinks of us."
"Many times it's a sudden illness, and we don't have much money with us. When we go to the pharmacy and don't have money to see a doctor, diagnosis and treatment will be delayed."
"It's good now. In the future, you can see a doctor first and pay later. This will give you a buffer during this period."
"It won't delay your illness, and you can also use this time to raise money. You don't have to be in such a hurry."
After one person finished sighing, the other person took over.
"Yes, you can raise money, but the main thing is to delay the illness."
"My second sister-in-law next door had a sudden illness. When she was sent to the pharmacy, she didn't bring enough money, which delayed her for a while."
"Without timely treatment, the root cause of the disease has now fallen into place, and it has not been cured."
"If you can see a doctor first, that would be a great thing and a blessing for us."
Not to mention, Zheng Xiong's announcement to see a doctor first and pay later still gained a lot of popularity and made everyone feel a little more grateful to Zheng Xiong.
"It's indeed a good thing, but what if you don't pay? Even though it's a bit difficult to be blacklisted, some people may not be afraid. Look at when those officials gave money."
"I heard from my second aunt and her nephew that some officials keep accounts, and one record covers all the people in the house, but the pharmacy has no control over it."
"Is it really affordable to do this? In the end, we won't even have a place to buy medicine."
There is a black man, but he is not considered a black man. He just raises his own questions and expresses his own opinions.
"Don't worry, as mentioned later in this notice, those who have not settled their previous accounts are also restricted to repay within ten days. If they do not pay back, they will be blacklisted and will no longer be treated."
After listening to the contents of the announcement, this last item still triggered a new round of discussion among the onlookers.
"It's thanks to Mr. Hou's help. When Mr. Hou was away, these officials including their servants came and said whatever they wanted. The pharmacy didn't even dare to let go."
"As soon as the Marquis came back, he acted like this. Now those who owe money are probably dumbfounded."
"It's true. Every time I give money, I don't spend much. I don't think it would be a bit painful to think about it if I have to save for a long time and have to settle it all at once!"
"Although the Marquis is not afraid of trouble, if he does this, it will inevitably arouse public anger. Those officials owe the most. If they are united, even the Marquis will have to retreat. I don't know if the Marquis can withstand it."
"What are you afraid of? Everything the Marquis has done is good for the country and the people. Who hasn't benefited from the pharmacy? These people are unreasonable. We can't talk anymore and we can still be afraid of them."
"That's right. Originally, the medicinal materials of the pharmacy were not profitable. I dug some medicinal materials from the mountains some time ago to sell them. Today, when I came to see a doctor, several medicinal materials were the same as those sold before. How much they sold for before is still how much they are now."
"It's much better than those black-hearted businessmen. The prices of medicines in pharmacies are generally a few percent higher. We have to support Mr. Hou's decision, not to mention that the pharmacy led by Mr. Hou has done so many things."
"You don't have to worry about many diseases now."
"If those people dare to find trouble, we are not vegetarians."
Not to mention, the policies Zheng Xiong first proposed won a wave of people's hearts, and they all thought of Zheng Xiong's good fortune.
With your words and my words, the atmosphere is in place for the measures mentioned in Zheng Xiong's announcement.
Naturally, those officials and subordinates who came to see the doctor in secret could only tuck their tails between their legs and leave in despair, reporting this good thing back to their adults.
"Sir, it's not good. The pharmacy has issued a notice. You can see a doctor first and then pay. However, it must be settled within ten days. Previous debts must also be settled within ten days. Otherwise, you will be blacklisted and will not be provided with treatment in the future. ”
"It's not appropriate to be in a hurry. Stay calm and accept your punishment later."
"So what about the pharmacy? What if I don't give you the money? I have nothing to do. I don't have money for medical treatment. Isn't it normal? It's not like I won't give it. I won't give it until I have money."
After a pause, the old man continued.
"Besides, Zheng Tiling has just been given a title. We are not afraid of him. A fifth-grade official has a lot of debts. I don't believe he dares to really offend us all because of the debts."
"An Xin is relieved. I'll see if he really dares not to give us medical treatment then."
"Maybe it just became a joke."
"It's just a small matter. Don't bother me anymore. Get down."
"Yes, you're making a little fuss, go down and accept your punishment."
The same scene happened in various places, and it was reported back by subordinates who came to the pharmacy to see a doctor.
Through word of mouth, soon all officials knew about Zheng Xiong's latest announcement.
The reactions were mixed.
Some people consider giving away the money to the pharmacy, but this is far-fetched. After all, no one has a headache, and it is not worth fighting the pharmacy for this little money.
Most of them had the same idea, to see if the pharmacy would really go against so many of them for money.
Regardless of whether the situation was serious or not, these people just listened for a while and then laughed it off.
After all, no one in office is a smooth person. If you put yourself in his shoes, no one would offend a large number of people like a stupid young man.
Lao Zhu was having afternoon tea, reviewing memorials, and was bored.
The guards on the side reported what Zheng Xiong had done to Lao Zhu.
Hearing Zheng Xiong's move, Lao Zhu nodded first, then shook his head.
"This move is a good thing, but there's something wrong with it later. It's still a little too young, like a dumb kid."
Then he thought of something else and muttered.
"No, is this kid blaming me? He has nowhere to vent his anger. He doesn't dare to cause trouble for me. Let's take it out on them!"
After thinking about it for a while, Lao Zhu suddenly grinned.
"It doesn't matter, we just watch the show. Don't let me down."
(End of chapter)
