Chapter 280: Medicine Shop
Yan Lin did not expect Jiang Yuzhu to speak so directly, and said frankly: "Mrs. Xie, I do have this idea."
"The Yan family's Jishitang charges fifty taels of silver for a consultation. Even if you have a cold, the consultation fee is still a penny."
In Yan Lin's opinion, a cold was not a serious illness, and asking for fifty taels of silver was simply a rip-off.
However, not all of this money went into the Yan family's pocket, but was split at least half with the doctor.
"Over time, those doctors became black-hearted and only cared about money."
His medical skills are mediocre, at best above average, and he only sees patients to make big money, which goes against the original intention of practicing medicine.
Yan Lin had dealt with the doctors of Jishidiang before. As the young master of a family, he also looked down on those people.
"I once proposed to the elders in my clan to open a medicine shop to provide convenience for the poor people. Why should we waste money on illnesses that can be cured with just a dozen coins?"
Whether you are poor or rich, money does not come from the wind.
Treating all diseases equally is the most basic ethics for a doctor, instead of treating each patient differently and specifically targeting the rich.
"Doctor Yan, from the perspective of the poor, you are working for the benefit of the people, but from the perspective of the elders of the Yan family, you are undoubtedly a prodigal son."
Instead of thinking about making money to expand Jishidiang, he had ulterior motives. No wonder the Yan family members were on guard against this idiot Yan Lin.
"Madam Xie, although Jishitang may seem to be profitable, the number of people who come to see the doctor is small after all, while the patent medicine shop is aimed at ordinary people. We can solve the suffering of the people and make money. Why not do it?"
Yan Lin has a prescription for ready-made medicine passed down from the Yan family's ancestors, but he doesn't have much money and needs a wealthy backer.
A ready-made medicine shop touches upon the interests of too many people; without power it cannot be opened, and it will not be stable.
No one else is as reliable as Jiang Yuzhu.
Moreover, Yan Lin was certain that Jiang Yuzhu would agree.
"Why are you so sure?"
Jiang Yuzhu looked straight at Yan Lin and said calmly, "You know, I don't lack money, and I don't have to do this business."
"Mrs. Xie, you do this not just to make money, but also for Mr. Xie's sake. Mr. Xie is a good official who is dedicated to serving the people."
Yan Lin looked serious. He didn't mean to flatter Xie Zhao and Jiang Yuzhu. Jiang Yuzhu was willing to find ways to purchase medicinal materials for the northern soldiers and would never shirk any responsibility for the benefit of the people.
"Let's split it 30-70. I'll split 30 and you'll split 70."
Yan Lin provided all the prescriptions for the ready-made medicines, and after deducting the costs, the two of them split the profits.
We will first use the border town as a pilot project, prepare the medicine pills and open up the medicinal material channels at the same time. If it meets the expectations, it will not be too late to open branches.
"In the early stage, we will make medicines to treat common diseases such as wind-cold, wind-heat, headache, dysentery, etc."
Yan Lin took out a booklet, which was a plan he had been working on for a long time.
"People can't tell the difference between wind-cold and wind-heat, which are the most basic. If they buy the wrong medicine, it will only make the condition worse."
Don't expect ordinary people to be able to explain their symptoms clearly; medicine shops still need doctors to see patients.
"I'm willing to invest money, but I have a small request."
Jiang Yuzhu tapped the tabletop casually with one hand, and after a while said, "I want some medicine to treat women's diseases."
Poor families wrap menstrual belts with wood ash and wash and dry them before reuse. They have many hidden illnesses that they are too embarrassed to talk about.
Most women, when they have problems, have no choice but to endure them for the sake of face, and they suffer terribly.
Jiang Yuzhu only noticed this problem when she saw Wei Jing secretly seeking medical advice after she got an internal organ disease.
"For external use, internal use, and oral administration, the price is just a little higher than the cost price, as long as we don't lose money."
Although men are the breadwinners in ordinary families, women also have to rely on embroidery to supplement the family income. They are willing to spend money on the elderly and children, but are often very stingy with themselves.
Yan Lin opened a medicine shop to benefit the common people, but Jiang Yuzhu narrowed her scope a lot and she only wanted to benefit women.
"Mrs. Xie, this medicine for women's diseases, I really..."
Yan Lin's face flushed. He was not good at gynecological diseases.
Jiang Yuzhu remained calm and took the initiative to take charge, saying, "Leave it to me."
The two negotiated for half an hour and reached a preliminary consensus.
A heavy snowstorm continued intermittently until the 19th day of the first lunar month, and the people had spontaneously cleared a narrow path on the street.
During this time, Xie Zhao returned home once. Jiang Yuzhu inquired about the situation outside the city and asked, "The people are unwilling to evacuate. Now the streets are covered with snow. The barbarians will not enter the city, right?"
There was a palace coup in the capital, and the north was trapped again, falling into a dilemma.
"If we wait until the weather warms up and there are a few rains, there might be floods."
Jiang Yuzhu looked at Xie Zhao and said helplessly, "It's just a little bit short of what we want."
Xie Zhao's face flashed with surprise, and then he agreed: "This war can be delayed until the spring, but Da Qi cannot. We must first deal with the barbarians, and then organize the people to dig a river to avoid floods."
Calculating this way, there is not much time left for the soldiers of Da Qi.
Xie Zhao has already received the news. Just as planned before, Xiao She has gone into hiding, laying out the long line to hook a big fish, just waiting for the person behind the scenes to show up.
"Madam, don't worry. Dad is with Censor Lu, Priest Yu and others. The place where we are hiding is very safe."
After Xie Zhao learned of his father-in-law Jiang Fulu's idea, he found his confidant to secretly help him make it happen.
This is a secret between the two of them. If Jiang Fulu changes his attitude, Xie Zhao will still have time to tell his mother-in-law Chen.
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