If you have enough food, don’t panic.
All the officials took a long breath of relief when they heard this.
As a parent official, Qi Yu also sincerely thanked the merchants in front of everyone and praised them for their integrity and understanding of righteousness.
Then, he said to Tan Junyan: "For now, although some food has been raised, it is still far from what is needed for disaster relief, and it cannot be fully distributed to the people. I believe that all food should be made into gruel. The government will then conduct unified distribution and distribution. If it is made into dry rice, it will not last long. What do you think?"
This is not because Qi Dalang is stingy, but because he is forced by reality and does not dare to 'waste' food too much.
Before disaster relief food arrives, being able to maintain the minimum needs and not starve to death is already Amitabha.
Tan Junyan first responded: "I agree with your Excellency's suggestion."
After discussing with each other for a while, all the officials nodded.
Qi Yu added: "From today on, all food imports and exports must be distributed and accounted for, and there must be no omissions."
"yes!"
Qi Yu remembered that when his second uncle was a magistrate, he had taken advantage of his position to smuggle grain. Now that he was here, he must strictly guard against this kind of situation of pretending to be public for personal gain.
As Tan Junyan is the manager of the household, he naturally has to take on the responsibility of supervision, so he said solemnly: "I obey my orders!"
Qi Yu nodded and said to everyone: "None of us can rest tonight. When the merchants' food arrives later, we will distribute it overnight and transport it directly to the disaster area. There must be no delay in time. In addition, Then organize the government officials to cook gruel all night, and tomorrow morning, we will all go to the front line to help the victims!"
"yes!"
After finishing the deployment work, Qi Yu thought of announcing the dismissal of the office so that his subordinates could rest for a while.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, Li Fang Jingcheng suddenly came out and said, "Sir, there is something I want to say. I don't know whether I should talk about it or not?"
"Haha, I am afraid that you will hide it. Since you have something in your heart, why don't you say it?"
"Yes! Sir, due to the current shortage of medicinal herbs, the doctors are already facing no medicines to use. Look at this..."
What?
Out of medicine?
As soon as those words fell, everyone's eyes turned to Tan Junyan.
His father-in-law, Hai Dafu, was the largest drug dealer in Qiongzhou. In addition, he also owns two small merchant ships that ply to and from Yangcheng Wharf.
Most of the medicinal materials produced in the mainland are distributed to various places in Qiongzhou through his trade.
This is domestic trade and is not subject to maritime restrictions.
Nowadays, there is a serious shortage of medicinal materials in Qiongzhou. The first thing that comes to mind is naturally the Hai family. As the son-in-law of Hai Dafu, shouldn't Tan Junyan come out to express his position?
Why doesn’t Haijia use herbs?
Qi Yu thought about it briefly and figured out the reason.
Let's put it this way, if it was in normal times, the supply of medicinal materials would definitely not be cut off, but it is different now. People have trouble even eating. How can they have spare money to buy medicine to treat diseases?
As a result, drug stores downstream will stock less medicine because there is no market, so the doctors are helpless.
This is a natural law of economic operation, and there is nothing wrong with pharmaceutical companies doing this. In a word, it's all just to make ends meet, there's no such thing as who is right or wrong.
The only solution is to take out the money and allow the medicinal materials to circulate normally. If the common people have no money, someone must come forward to advance the funds. Otherwise, this problem cannot be fundamentally solved.
Qi Yu touched his forehead: Or, the government office will pay for it?
Peng Wenchang shook his head at him tacitly, implying that there was no money in the account.
What to do?
Do you want Hai Dafu to make a 'contribution' again?
not good!
They are businessmen, not the compassionate Guanyin Bodhisattva, and they have no obligation to make free donations. Besides, there is a cost for people to buy medicine. You can't ask for it yourself and let people go bankrupt, right?
You cannot do that in public or private matters!
Let’s see:
For Yu Gong, if he cannot protect the interests of businessmen, who will invest here in the future? Without commercial support, how can Qiongzhou achieve development? Therefore, fairness is the basic bottom line. We must not drink poison to quench our thirst and abandon our martial arts skills.
Personally speaking, I really don't have the nerve to ask for it. The front foot has just taken someone else's food, but the back foot is already thinking about the other person's medicinal materials? A man wants his face and a tree wants his skin. How can he do that kind of dirty thing of taking things by force? What's more, there is Tan Junyan's relationship.
Without money, there is no solution...
Thinking of this, Qi Yu couldn't help but sigh sadly, and said with a slight dejection: "Let me think about this for a while. That's it for today's meeting, let's all disperse..."
After that, he left with his hands behind his back and a sad look on his face.
…
Let’s talk about the government office.
For now, the overall deployment has been completed, and the next step is to implement it in detail.
This kind of detailed work is Peng Wenchang's job.
He is mature and prudent, takes care of every detail, and arranges things properly. Whenever there is a communication barrier, Tan Junyan will interpret.
About an hour later, Hai Dafu’s donated food was delivered.
What surprised Peng Wenchang even more was that Haiyuanwai's lobbying of the businessmen was very successful. Now, many wealthy businessmen have expressed their willingness to provide food.
Is it Hai Dafu who speaks so eloquently and so movingly?
Not really.
What really made the merchants feel excited was the big picture that Qi Yu drew, that is, the imperial approval to fully liberalize Qiongzhou's maritime ban.
There are huge business opportunities hidden here!
The businessmen saw the benefits and were willing to pay for the food.
If the government tries to rob someone, they will only get abuse and resistance.
This is like rape and adultery. Although there is only one word difference, the feelings are very different.
After handing over the food, Peng Wenchang, through the interpreter of Tan Junyan, said to the merchants who rushed to help at starry night: "I will definitely report all your good deeds to Mr. Qi. I believe that he will definitely do it." Remember you. Haha, maybe in the near future, your names will be engraved on merit monuments, and even recorded in local annals."
"Ah!...This...I hope Mr. Peng can give me more kind words!"
"Easy to say, easy to say..."
Peng Wenchang also began to imitate Qi Yu and played a trick of painting cakes.
Oh, the effect is not bad. After hearing this, the merchants all looked grateful.
What an honor it is to be included in the local chronicles!
All your children and grandchildren will be honored!
"Sir, is it true that Qiongzhou has completely lifted its maritime ban?" A businessman couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked openly.
Peng Wenchang laughed and said: "Of course it is true. Not only that, Master Qi has also prepared a grand blueprint. As for what it is, please wait and see."
This is very artistic, because Master Peng himself doesn’t quite understand it, so how can he explain it?
…
At present, the food has been delivered, and the officials are also taking action. All things should be allocated, things should be done, and all kinds of things are being carried out in an orderly and orderly manner under Peng Wenchang's dispatch.
After everything was settled, it was already early morning.
Tan Junyan wiped the sweat from his forehead and hurried to the backyard of the government office, which was Master Qi's official residence.
But I saw that the hall was still flickering with candlelight, and there were vague figures.
Um? Are you still asleep?
Yes, Qi Yu was indeed awake. He was sitting on a big chair in a daze with a sad look on his face. He would sigh from time to time: It’s really hard to make a home without money!
"grown ups!"
"Oh...it's Guangling here, please sit down quickly!"
After sitting down, Tan Junyan asked clearly: "Sir, are you worried about the medicinal materials?"
Qi Yu nodded helplessly and sighed: "Now that people are sick and have no one to rely on, I feel really uneasy."
"Your Majesty loves the people like your own children and is deeply concerned about their sufferings. This is really a blessing to the people of Qiongzhou!" Tan Junyan first expressed his heartfelt praise and then said: "Since we are in this difficult situation, why don't you talk to Junyan? To be honest, the medicinal materials at home are now I am taking care of the business, why not do it privately..."
"No! As the saying goes: There are rules for giving, and there are limits for taking. How can you lose your sense and sense of proportion? Since you are a businessman, you should talk about business in business, how can you lose profits and make unreasonable contributions?" Before Tan Junyan could say anything, After that, Qi Yu flatly refused.
Rules are rules, don't act recklessly.
Whether they are scholars, farmers, businessmen, old, weak, sick or disabled, they all belong to the people within their own jurisdiction. As the chief pastor of a place, how can I do something that harms the interests of some people and transfers them to the benefit of others?
You must know that you are now holding the scale of the law. Once the scale of favoring one thing and favoring another is tilted, you will pay a huge price for it.
After hearing this, Tan Junyan was not only not secretly happy, but also respected Qi Yu even more.
He was so excited that he said with emotion: "Sir, do you still remember the communication between the two of us during the imperial examination in the capital? At that time, I not only lived for free for a few months, but also took some money with me before I left. Your ten taels of silver have always been remembered by Junyan for your kindness in times of need. Now, it’s time for me to repay you..."
Qi Yu interrupted him again and said: "Brother Guangling, to tell you the truth, I am now thinking about how to raise money. When I have money, I will buy your medicinal materials in the name of the government. It's a pity. The thing is, at this moment, I haven’t been able to figure it out yet.”
Tan Junyan said with a smile: "Your Excellency is really like a blue sky, a humble gentleman, I admire you." After a pause, he added: "If Your Excellency cares about this very much, then why not write an IOU to my Hai family, and the medicinal materials are considered to be on credit. It won’t be too late when you have money in your account in the future.”
Qi Yu's heart warmed up when he heard this, and he couldn't help sighing secretly: Being trusted is a very happy thing!
Tan Junyan urged: "What do you think, sir?"
"Well, okay! Thanks to Brother Guangling's trust, Qi hereby promises you that this favor will never be in vain. If there is an opportunity, I will repay it..."
"..."
The two of them were chatting when they suddenly saw a yamen servant coming to report in a hurry: "Sir, everything is settled now, you can leave the porridge!"
Qi Yu smiled happily when he heard this, rubbed his red eyes and said, "Okay, you go first, I will be here shortly!"
"yes!"
