Chapter 131 I'm Willing to Go
Taking care of patients and helping doctors with chores all require contact with patients. Even if the governor personally asked them to do so, they would not dare to agree easily.
Master Zhao from Judengtang hesitated for a long time, grabbing and releasing his hands. He knew that this was his only chance to become the guild president, and if he lost it, it would be gone.
But when he thought that Zhou Xiang was still lying there and might die in a few days, he let go of his clenched hands.
Even Master Zhao didn't dare to go, and the other shop owners were even more afraid to ask. If the former president of the Baili Merchant Shipping Guild was here, he would also have to pay, not to mention that this is an epidemic!
Yu Huatang was initially hesitant, but seeing that no one was moving, and having heard Zhao Yan mention that there were many female patients, she stood up and said, "I wonder if your Excellency has any conditions. Changming Pavilion is willing to donate four months' revenue, and I am also willing to go myself."
Everyone looked at her, and Zhao Yan also looked at her. This was what he was worried about. He hoped someone could take the lead, but he didn't want it to be her.
But based on her personality, he could have predicted it.
At this time, Zhao Yan said, "You'll need to follow the doctor closely and interact with the patients. And since there are so many patients, I'm afraid it will be very tiring. Can Miss Yu hold on?"
Yu Huatang said, "As long as it's not physically demanding, I think it's fine."
Now that you're here, he can't tell you not to come.
If that were the case, she wouldn't be herself anymore...
Zhao Yan said, "Okay, the first person to volunteer is Miss Yu from Changming Pavilion. Are there any others?"
Yu Huatang sat down, but still no one responded. All the bosses from all walks of life in the city were here today, but they were silent.
At this time, Zhao Yan looked at everyone and said, "During this epidemic, I will report to the court anyone who voluntarily joins the fight. Regardless of whether they are commoners or officials, their contributions will be recorded according to their merits. If the epidemic is brought under control, I will personally erect a monument to commemorate your contributions. Not only that, but pharmacies and businesses will be exempted from taxes for three years, and they will also be eligible to recommend talents in the future."
After Zhao Yan finished speaking, there was silence for a moment, and finally someone was willing to join.
Regardless of whether it was for the people or for profit, in the end, there were a total of eleven doctors in the city willing to be at the forefront, and a total of fourteen merchants willing to go in person and donate money.
Master Zhao originally wanted to join, but after Yu Huatang became the first person, he lost his qualifications. Now he is donating some money and property to show his sincerity.
Finally, Zhao Yan stopped pushing them. He looked at the people who had come forward and said, "From today on, the doctors will obey Doctor Luo's orders, and the people in the shops will obey Miss Yu's arrangements. From now on, you will eat and live with the doctors, and Miss Yu will stay alone."
Until now, he looked at her deeply. Since he couldn't change her determination, he would give her the fame and fortune she deserved!
A group of shop owners wanted to be led by a woman. At first, everyone was reluctant, but when they thought about the fact that this was an epidemic and they might lose their lives if not handled properly, they stopped thinking too much.
When everyone left, Zhao Yan wanted to keep her alone and talk to her, but she had made up her mind and this was a critical moment, so he finally endured it.
As the governor of the state, he couldn't abandon everyone's lives and tell her alone to take care of her life, so he could only pray deeply in his heart, praying that she was safe.
That afternoon, all the major entrances and exits of the city were blocked, and no one was allowed to enter or leave except for some necessary people holding tokens.
Yu Huatang followed Doctor Luo to the government office early in the morning. A temporary treatment room had been built next to the government office.
She has a lot of tasks, and it can be said that she directly obeys the orders of Dr. Luo. Not only does she have to record the conditions of all female patients, but she also has to arrange how others can assist male patients according to the doctor's instructions.
Those confirmed to have contracted the epidemic were placed here. Yu Huatang recalled the events of that year and vaguely remembered that a wandering pharmacist, Doctor Gu, had mentioned that not only doctors but also those with serious illnesses needed to wear face coverings. These diseases could also be transmitted through oral drip.
She immediately obtained Dr. Luo's approval and ordered face towels to be made and given to the patients. Furthermore, anyone entering or leaving the temporary tent had to be fumigated several times with lime and wormwood. She was adamant and ordered everyone in the shops to follow the doctor's instructions.
Fortunately, none of them were infected within seven days.
The situation here is different. Some people in the city have already lost someone in their families. There is a shortage of coffins, or even not enough of them. Many people who died of illness are placed in front of the gate.
The legendary dead city seems to be right in front of us.
Just when everyone was anxious and panicked, Fuzhou Prefecture sent someone, but it turned out to be a high-level governor official. At the same time, there was also a doctor, who was said to be the successor of Pharmacist Valley.
Upon hearing this news, Yan Quan, who hadn't slept for several days, said to Zhao Yan, "Now that all the shops are closed, where can we find a place to put them?"
Zhao Yan sneered, "I wrote to the Fuzhou government requesting they send some personnel to help us through this difficult time, but they only brought a doctor, acting as if they were conducting an inspection. They weren't even willing to give us any money, and now they want me to treat them to a banquet. I'm going to write a letter to the court praising their deeds!"
Yan Quan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said, "Yes, yes."
After Yan Quan left, Wang Zhubu said, "Sir, our situation is critical. If we establish a good relationship with the governor, I think the funds will come faster. If they are still unwilling, it means they are indeed wrong. Sir, please submit another petition to the court. I hope you will reconsider it."
Zhao Yan looked at him and said, "I know, but the epidemic situation is urgent right now. They've already been delayed on their way here. By the time they come here to extol our achievements and grab our political achievements, the people might be dead. If they continue to hypocritically send us funding, we won't be able to survive."
"Since they are unwilling to do it and only want to take advantage of it, it's human nature to get promoted in the face of disaster. Since this is the case, I have nothing else to say. I can only ask the officials in the capital to handle it personally!"
Wang Zhubu was speechless for a moment.
How could he forget that others might be afraid of the governor and officials, and might provide them with good food and drink and share the credit with them, but Zhao Yan was not afraid.
He has the left prime minister as his father, so he might be able to do things that others can't.
When the Fuzhou governor arrived, Zhao Yan went to greet them. He did not say any polite words along the way, but just lifted the curtain of the carriage and let them see the situation of the people in the city for themselves.
When he arrived at the government office, he didn't treat himself to any fancy food or fish, but just a very simple meal. After eating, he reported the situation one by one.
The governor didn't comment on his actions, saying only, "Quanzhou is a coastal city, and the food is different from that in the capital. I wonder if Lord Zhao is used to it."
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