Qingyu Case: Female Minister of Dali Temple

"Let's go. I'll take you with me." When Chen Shao led the Seventh Master out of the side hall, Liu Deming and the others were drawing lots. He asked the Seventh Master to wait for a moment, and Chen Shao went over. After they finished drawing lots, he clapped his hands to quiet everyone down. "While Chan Yi hasn't come back yet, Fu Jiu, you hurry back to Chengfeng Courtyard and ask her to give them five strings of cash each from the remaining money she brought back from the Wen Family Manor, and give Uncle Liang Zhu fifty taels."

After Fu Jiu left, Chen Shao looked at Liu Deming and the others, "This five strings of cash is all you need for the next half month. I still don't care how you spend it. If you have extra money, keep it. If you don't have any, or even if it's not enough, then you have to find a way to solve it yourself."

After asking them to wait aside, Chen Shao said to Zhao Liangzhu, "Seventh Master wants to go to Huichun Hall to take a look. How about you? Do you want to go with him?"

It was the first time for Zhao Liangzhu to come into contact with so many students. Although the time was short, his head was already buzzing with noise. When he heard that he could avoid them, he immediately said, "Let's go and take a look together!"

"Uncle Liangzhu, don't go. We haven't finished asking questions yet."

"Uncle Liang Zhu, where do you live? We will come to find you after we get the money."

Zhao Liangzhu's mouth twitched, and he quickly refused, "I'll go back and think about how to investigate. After I've figured it out, you can come to Huichun Hall to find me tomorrow."

"What time tomorrow?"

"There is only half a month left, Uncle Liang Zhu needs to come earlier tomorrow."

Zhao Liangzhu cupped his hands and nodded repeatedly.

Sitting in the carriage, isolated from the noise, Zhao Liangzhu couldn't help but let out a long breath. Chen Shao was sitting in the same carriage with them. Seeing his appearance, he smiled and said, "We've only been together for a while, and you already have a headache?"

Zhao Liangzhu sighed: "The ducks in the village are not so noisy."

The Seventh Master laughed and said, "If they knew you were comparing them to ducks, they would probably give you even more headaches."

"I didn't come into contact with many students before, and the few I did come into contact with were all gentle and polite." Zhao Liangzhu complained, "I never knew that gentle and polite people could get together and make such a noise."

Chen Shao asked with a smile: "You are so afraid of noise, then how did you do things at Fu Lai Commercial Bank before?"

Zhao Liangzhu told the truth: "At first I endured it, but later they didn't dare to make a scene in front of me."

"They are still young and have not experienced the hardships of life. They are full of passion for everything they do," Chen Shao defended Liu Deming and others. "They are noisy, but if used properly, they can be good assistants."

Zhao Liangzhu thought for a moment and asked, "So that's why the adults asked them to go to the village to investigate?"

"Yes," Chen Shao did not hide his admiration for them. "They gained a lot of recognition and satisfaction at Wen's Manor two days ago. If we let them go to various villages to investigate now, these recognition and satisfaction will prompt them to get closer to the people and think about problems from the people's perspective. What you said before is very right. If we want this official medicine shop to last for a long time, we must try to reduce friction with the people. In order to reduce friction with them, in addition to avoiding friction, we must also accurately know what they need and want. We cannot meet the demands of every citizen, but we must ensure that we can meet the demands of the vast majority of the people."

Besides understanding the people's demands, there is another most important reason for sending them there: to win the people's favor as much as possible through this action.

Zhao Liangzhu and Qiye were both smart people. Although she didn't say it so bluntly, they understood her meaning instantly. Qiye was good. When Chen Shao was investigating the serial murder case earlier, she went to Changning Village and talked with him for nearly half an hour. At that time, he felt that she was not an ordinary bureaucrat. Now seeing her intention of using Liu Deming and other students, he just respected her a little more. Zhao Liangzhu was different. He had the thinking of a businessman. He was willing to follow her, but he had a brighter future with her. He respected scholars, but if she hadn't said that just now, he would definitely discipline Liu Deming and others to be as obedient as the subordinates of Fulai Commercial Bank.

Of course, he would discipline them. In addition to his businessman's mindset, the most important point was that with the series of cases involving Shi Xing, the status of Taixue Academy in his heart became lower and lower.

"If the official pharmacy is to continue operating for a long time, they..." Although he had given up the idea of ​​disciplining them, how to get along with them in the future was still a problem. Zhao Liangzhu asked tentatively, "Do they also have to cooperate in dealing with the problems of each village?"

"I have this idea," Chen Shao said frankly, "but I haven't asked them whether they are willing or not."

Zhao Liangzhu's heart was slightly moved. He keenly realized that Chen Shao's decision to ask them to investigate the villages was definitely not as simple as it said. But after thinking for a moment, he couldn't guess what she was thinking. He could only smile and said, "Since the adults have spoken, they are naturally willing."

Chen Shao was not as optimistic as him, "Not necessarily. But there is no rush."

While we were chatting, Huichuntang arrived.

The carriage stopped at the back door of Huichun Hall.

Chen Shao got off the carriage first, and after the Yulin Guards opened the door, she was the first to go in. The layout of Huichuntang was very similar to Fenglong Trading Company, Fulai Trading Company, etc. From the back door to the front, there were the dormitories and cargo passages for the drugstore staff, the drug store, and the shop. Among them, the cargo passage was separated from the staff dormitory by a low wall, and sycamore trees were planted on both sides of the low wall. The cargo entrance and exit was the side door in the alley where Chen Shao had found the horseshoe prints.

Chen Shao first went to the staff dormitory.

The staff dormitories are also divided into several levels. The shopkeepers and doctors have their own small courtyards, while the odd jobs are shared in a large courtyard. The large courtyard is similar to a quadrangle courtyard, but it is also like a modern student dormitory, surrounded by small rooms. Each small room has two beds and is simply furnished, but the lighting and ventilation are excellent.

After walking around the big yard, Chen Shao went into a few small yards. Although the yards were small, they were fully equipped. "I was originally planning to find another place for you to live. Now it's good. We don't have to look for it again."

Master Qi was also quite satisfied with his residence: "The sycamore trees in these small courtyards are growing well. The shade of the trees covers the entire courtyard. It is not hot in the summer and not cold in the winter."

Zhao Liangzhu looked up at the treetops and said with a smile, "No wonder it was so hot outside just now, but I felt so cool as soon as I came in here. It turns out it's the work of the sycamore trees."

Master Qi knew that he was complimenting him, so he asked, "Which courtyard do you want to live in? You can choose first."

Zhao Liangzhu said quickly: "You should choose first. I am overwhelmed by the selection."

Qi Ye was not polite and said directly: "Then I will choose this one."

Zhao Liangzhu glanced around the yard and said, "Since you picked this one, I'll pick the one next door. It'll be just right for you to keep me company."

Master Qi said, "It's good to live next door. Your eldest grandson is about the same age as my youngest grandson. Living together will be a good companion."

Zhao Liangzhu smiled and said, "It's okay to have a companion, just don't find it annoying when the time comes."

The Seventh Master said generously: "It's good for children to be a little naughty, because they are tough and don't get sick easily."

After coming out of the staff dormitory, Chen Shao went directly to the medicine warehouse.

Huichuntang was hit by a disaster suddenly, and the medicine storehouse was just like Fenglong Trading Company, which was still full and had not been evacuated in time. However, the medicine storehouse of Huichuntang was basically filled with some common and common medicines, and fortunately the quality of the medicines was pretty good.

Chen Shao looked at the shelves one by one, and when he saw the last shelf of medicinal materials, he found that there was a room next to it, and the room was locked. He stepped back two steps and let Li Tianliu kick it open before Chen Shao walked in again.

This room is also a medicine storehouse. But compared to the medicine storehouse outside, the medicines stored here are slightly more valuable. However, the first thing Chen Shao saw was not the medicines, but the boxes containing them.

Another wooden box with lotus pattern.

Chen Shao took out the wooden box containing the Angelica dahurica, and gently stroked the lotus pattern on the box with his fingertips. He put the box back and picked up the wooden box containing the white snake again. He also stroked the lotus pattern on the box with his fingertips. He first pretended to praise the wooden box and then asked Zhao Liangzhu: "Uncle Liangzhu, do you know who drew the lotus pattern on this wooden box?"

Zhao Liangzhu's eyes were originally on the medicinal materials. After hearing her words, he picked up a wooden box and looked at it for a moment, then said, "It seems that Fenglong Trading Company also uses such wooden boxes."

After Chen Shao deliberately observed for a moment, he said, "No wonder it feels so familiar."

Zhao Liangzhu did not doubt her. He looked at the lotus pattern on the wooden box for a while before he said uncertainly, "It seems that the wooden boxes of Fenglong Trading Company were all bought from Kunlun Town and Changming City. You can take one of these wooden boxes and compare it with the wooden boxes of Fenglong Trading Company to see if they are exactly the same. If they are the same, then they must have been bought there."

"That's too much trouble." Chen Shao shook his head, put the wooden box back, and left the medicine store. Li Tianliu deliberately stopped and waited for them to leave the medicine store and walk forward. He picked up a wooden box and handed it to the Yulin Guard beside him, "Put it in the carriage."

After the Yulin Guards left with the wooden box, he chased after them again.

"This shop is nice," Mr. Qi looked around the shop twice and said with satisfaction, "It's not too big or too small, and it's bright."

Zhao Liangzhu said: "This is Yanghuai Street. It's already big enough to occupy two bays."

Chen Shao asked the Yulin Guards to open the gate.

The horse-riding murder case has been a hot topic among the people of the county for a long time. It was only recently that the incident with the Wen family overshadowed it. Now, seeing that Huichun Hall, which had been closed for many days, was open again, it immediately attracted the attention of many passers-by. Especially after seeing that the person walking in Huichun Hall was Chen Shao, the attention was undoubtedly increased.

The existence of the official pharmacy not only allows ordinary people to see a doctor, but also serves as a bait for the various nobles to compete with each other. Naturally, the more known it is, the more beneficial it is. Therefore, seeing that the people passing by stopped to observe, Chen Shao was also happy to walk out of the pharmacy. After nodding to them, he looked up at the plaque of Tongchun Hall and said, "We have to change the name."

Qi Ye followed and walked out, "We need to change one."

Li Tianliu said lazily: "What name do you plan to change to?"

"The purpose of the official pharmacy is to make it affordable for the common people to see a doctor," Chen Shao said casually, "then let's change it to a people's pharmacy."

Zhao Liangzhu echoed, "Huimin Pharmacy is good, but I need to ask you to give me a calligraphy."

Chen Shao agreed without thinking.

There happened to be paper and pen in Huichun Hall. Chen Shao returned to the room, calmed down for a while, and then wrote two pieces in a row. He put down the pen and stamped the official seal. One piece was immediately used to cover the plaque of Huichun Hall, and the other piece was kept by Zhao Liangzhu, who went back to find someone to carve the plaque.

Seeing that Huichuntang had been turned into a medicine store that benefits the people, the onlookers were all talking about it.

Chen Shao did not explain immediately. He wrote a notice outside the shop saying that Huimin Pharmacy would provide free medical treatment and medicine to all people from tomorrow to the middle of the month. He read it to them again before saying to everyone, "Dear fellow villagers, if you need it, you can come and queue up for a consultation at noon tomorrow. It will be free before July 20th."

Some people questioned: "Are both seeing a doctor and getting medicine free?"

Chen Shao nodded: "Before July 20th, it's free."

Someone else asked, "Can you treat any disease?"

Chen Shao replied: "Yes, in theory, we can treat any disease, but we cannot guarantee that any disease can be cured."

The people immediately started talking to each other.

Chen Shao patiently answered questions for a full cup of tea before returning to the shop.

"There will only be two doctors tomorrow," Li Tianliu reminded.

"It's okay. I'll ask Chan Yi to come and help in the next few days." Chen Shao answered casually, and then told Qi Ye the order of the consultations at Kangle Hall, Wanhe Hall, Sizhen Hall, and Anrentang, and then said, "Qi Ye, I'll have to trouble you to go back this afternoon and ask the two doctors you know if they are willing to come here to see patients."

Qi Ye agreed readily.

Chen Shao instructed Li Tianliu again: "Arrange someone to go back and call a few yamen runners to help Qiye move, and also arrange a carriage for Qiye to use."

Just as Qi Ye was about to refuse, Chen Shao said, "Uncle Liang Zhu has some too."

After Qiye shut up, Chen Shao continued, "Shi Hui and Shi An will come over here later, and they will probably help out in the shop. As for what they can do, Qiye will have to look after and arrange it. Also, the shop will probably need people to cook and clean, so Qiye will have to look after and arrange that."

After Qi Ye agreed, Chen Shao looked at Zhao Liangzhu again, "Same here, after you arrange the people, give me the list."

After Zhao Liangzhu agreed, Chen Shao returned to the prefectural government.

After lunch and a short rest, Chen Shao asked Chan Yi to call Quan Shu Yu to the study room, "Do you know everything about your grandfather?"

"Miss Chanyi has already told me." Quan Shuyu answered with a smile, and took out the business contract signed by Yang Shurong and Wang Zhouli and handed it to her.

Chen Shao took the business contract and handed it to Chan Yi, asking her to take it to the mayor for stamping. He then said, "Take her to recognize Ding Lisheng and the others later. For this kind of thing in the future, whoever should stamp it can just give it to him. You don't need to show it to me. Also, since we are all family, there is no need to add another girl every time you call Chan Yi."

Quan Shuyu responded with his eyes slightly shining.