When all the officials heard this, they all breathed a long sigh of relief.
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 the food should be made into gruel.
The government will then distribute it uniformly. 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 also 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 steal 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: "Tonight, none of us can rest. As soon as the merchants' food arrives, 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 the deployment work was completed, Qi Yu thought of announcing the dismissal of the office so that his subordinates could rest for a while.
Unexpectedly, at this time, Li Fang Jingcheng suddenly came out and said: "Sir, I have something that I want to talk about. 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 medicine. Look at this..."
What?
Out of medicine?
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to Tan Junyan.
His father-in-law, Hai Dafu, was the largest drug dealer in Qiongzhou. In addition, he also owned two small merchant ships that plied to 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 medicinal herbs?
Qi Yu thought about it briefly and figured out the reason.
Let's put it this way, if it were 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 medicines to treat diseases?
As a result, the downstream drug stores will reduce their stocking of medicines due to lack of sales, so the doctors are helpless.
This is a natural law of economic operation, and it is understandable for drug dealers to do this. In a word, they are all just to make ends meet, and there is no such thing as who is right or wrong.
The only solution is to use money to allow the normal circulation of medicinal materials. People have no money, so someone has to come forward to advance the funds. Otherwise, this problem cannot be solved fundamentally.
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?
Should Hai Dafu be allowed to make a ‘contribution’ again?
not good!
I am a businessman, not the kind and compassionate Guanyin Bodhisattva, and I have no obligation to make free donations. Besides, there is a cost for medicine. You can't ask for it yourself and let others 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 a basic bottom line, and we must not quench our thirst with poison or abandon our martial arts.
Personally speaking, I really don't have the nerve to ask for it. I just took someone's food with my front foot, and my back foot is already thinking about other people's medicinal materials? People want face, trees want bark, how can such dirty things like taking by force be done?
Can it be done? 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 office.
For now, the general deployment has been completed, and the next step is to implement it in detail.
This kind of detailed work is part of Peng Wenchang's job.
He is mature and prudent, meticulous in every detail, and arranges everything carefully. Whenever there are communication difficulties, Tan Junyan will interpret.
About an hour later, Hai Dafu's donated grain was delivered.
What surprised Peng Wenchang even more was that Haiyuanwai's lobbying of merchants 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 completely lift the sea ban on Qiongzhou.
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 forcefully, they will only get abuse and resistance.
This is like rape and adultery. Although there is only one word difference, the feelings are completely different.
After handing over the food, Peng Wenchang, through Tan Junyan's interpreter, said to the merchants who came to help at Starry Night: "I will definitely report all your good deeds to Mr. Qi. I believe that he will definitely
Remember yours. 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 Mr. 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.
However, I saw that candlelight was still flickering in the hall, and there were vague figures of people.
Huh? The adults are not asleep yet?
Yes, Qi Yu did not sleep. 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 is really difficult 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. It is really a blessing to the people of Qiongzhou!" Tan Junyan first expressed his heartfelt praise and then said: "Since you are in such a 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 the sense and sense of proportion? Since you are a businessman, you should be in business, how can you lose profits and make unreasonable contributions?" Tan Junyan didn't wait for him to say something.
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 country, 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 balance 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 and ate 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, you are really like the blue sky, a humble gentleman, I admire you." After a pause, he added: "If Your Excellency cares about this, why not write an IOU to my Hai family, and the medicinal materials will be owed on credit.
It won’t be too late when you have money in your account in the future.”
Qi Yu's heart warmed when he heard this, and he couldn't help but secretly sighed: Being trusted is a very happy thing!
Tan Junyan urged: "What do you think, sir!"
"Well, good! 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 government 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 soon!"