Luo Zhiwan never expected that Lord Xie, who had been so cold and hostile towards her during the day, would be so polite to her now.
It seems that Lord Xie is not a petty person; no wonder he has been able to hold the position of Lord of Phoenix City for so many years.
"Miss Luo, please have a seat."
Compared to yesterday, he was noticeably more polite to Luo Zhiwan today.
Luo Zhiwan shook her head and refused.
"Thank you, City Lord. I have a few words to say today. I'll leave after I've said them."
“Miss Luo, if you hadn’t come, I would have sent someone to invite you. You didn’t blame me for impulsively going to your Luo family’s pharmacy to take people away during the day, nor did you blame me for not listening to your advice to seal off the city in time yesterday. You even took the initiative to come here. I am so grateful!”
"You're too kind, Lord Xie. Phoenix City belongs to everyone. I've come today to offer a few suggestions. I wonder if you'd be interested in hearing them?"
Xie Tianyang nodded immediately.
“Of course there is. To be honest, after I came back from the Luo family's pharmacy, I was thinking that if I had listened to your advice yesterday and sealed off the city a night earlier, I would not only have not lost anything, but I could have saved the entire Phoenix City a lot of trouble. But I was stupid and didn't listen. Now I regret it. However, after this incident, I am certain that you are an extraordinary girl. I was just about to send someone to invite you because I know that you must have a way to control this plague. What you just said is right. Phoenix City belongs to everyone. Only when the people of Phoenix City are alive will Phoenix City exist. If everyone dies in this plague, then this city will become a dead city.”
Although he was the city lord, he was not arrogant. On the contrary, he was willing to listen to the opinions of others, even those of someone with a bad reputation. His unpretentious and humble character truly destined him to protect this city.
This Lord Xie is indeed extraordinary; his words are very pleasing to the ear.
Thinking of this, she nodded approvingly.
"It is a blessing for Phoenix City and its people that Lord Xie has such a magnanimous heart. So let me offer my humble suggestion!"
At this point, she sat down at Xie Tianyang's prompting, and cleared her throat. Xie Tianyang quickly ordered someone to pour her tea. After taking a sip of tea, she noticed that not only Xie Tianyang, but also the officials sitting on both sides of her were staring at her intently.
Although a little nervous, she cleared her throat again and slowly began to speak.
"Phoenix City currently faces several urgent issues in dealing with this sudden plague. First, there are these outsiders. As far as I know, they are still guarding the city gates, constantly banging on them and requesting to leave. If even one of them becomes infected, it will affect everyone around them. Even if they don't show symptoms, it's hard to guarantee they aren't carrying the plague germs. Moreover, being unable to leave the city for an extended period will inevitably cause them anxiety. A small number is fine, but a large number gathered together for a long time will definitely cause unrest. Since we can't let them leave the city now, we need to disperse them. I think we should first appease them and arrange a place for them to eat and stay, preferably with the government covering the expenses. This way, they can wait with peace of mind for the plague to pass."
Xie Tianyang listened attentively and gestured to the clerk sitting below him to take notes.
Luo Zhiwan hesitated for a moment, then said:
"Secondly, notices should be posted at the city gates in a timely manner to inform people outside what is happening in the city and to tell them not to enter the city for the next few days to avoid infection. This will prevent people who are unaware of the situation from causing trouble outside the city."
Xie Tianyang nodded again, signaling the clerk to take notes.
"Thirdly, the people in the city are panicking because this is the first time they have faced a plague. Even some people who are not infected are rushing to buy medicine from various pharmacies. I think the government should issue a notice in time to prohibit people from leaving their homes. If anyone in a family contracts the plague, they should report it to the government immediately. The government should find a few spacious courtyards to house these patients and provide them with timely treatment. This can prevent the plague from spreading on a large scale."
"Fourthly, is rat extermination. The plague initially spread from rats. Also, this thing I'm wearing, let's call it a mask for now, the government should make sure every household prepares a few and wears them even at home. This can prevent transmission through the mouth and nose and greatly reduce the infection rate."
At this point, she looked at Xie Tianyang with a serious expression.
“The young city lord has been infected, but when I arrived, I didn’t see anyone in the manor taking proper personal protective measures. If these people are all infected, who will take care of the people in the city? Therefore, the people in the manor should take better precautions. Only by reducing gatherings and taking proper precautions can we avoid infection.”
After she finished speaking, Xie Tianyang frowned slightly and nodded emphatically.
“Miss Luo’s suggestions are very good. We will follow them tomorrow.”
"Thank you for your trust, Lord. I was merely offering some of my humble opinions on dealing with the plague."
“Miss Luo, I heard that you bought up all the medicinal herbs in Phoenix City in advance? Although your behavior is very suspicious, I am gratified that you did not raise prices and sold the purchased herbs to the people at the original price. Miss Luo is very kind.”
At this point, he probably thought of the rumors about Luo Zhiwan, and his lips twitched involuntarily.
"You flatter me, Lord Xie. What I did was nothing. It was just a coincidence that I stockpiled medicinal herbs in advance. Besides, I bought those herbs at 30% less than the original price. Even if I sold them at the original price, I could still make an extra 30% profit."
“Miss Luo is too modest. If this were any other place, they would have to pay three times the price. By the way, you just mentioned that you suggested the government should gather all the patients together for treatment. That’s easy to do. The shops on the street are all empty right now. But I was thinking, since Miss Luo knows medicine and only the Luo family pharmacy has the medicine to treat the plague, could I invite Miss Luo to be the chief physician for this plague? Of course, I can buy your medicine at 10% more than the original price.”
After pondering for a moment, Luo Zhiwan looked at Xie Tianyang with a serious expression.
“I won’t sell my medicinal herbs to others, but I can consider it if the city lord buys them. However, if City Lord Xie promises me that he won’t sell them to the people at a high price and won’t make money against his conscience…”
"Hahaha……"
Xie Tianyang suddenly laughed heartily.
“Miss Luo, you underestimate me. I have served as an official for many years and have a deep affection for Phoenix City. How could I possibly profit from the people? Besides, Phoenix City is a prosperous city. I have no reason to take advantage of its crisis to make money. To tell you the truth, I have just decided that I will purchase these medicinal herbs and provide them to the people free of charge. As long as this plague can be controlled, it is only right for the government to contribute some money and effort.”
His words further increased Luo Zhiwan's goodwill towards him.
She nodded immediately.
"Since Lord Xie has a heart that loves the people, then I have no reason to make more ill-gotten gains. However, I bought these medicinal herbs to support my family. I don't want the extra 10% you offer; I'll sell them to you at the original price. Then, I can personally provide free medical consultations for patients suffering from the plague, find out which type of plague they have, and prescribe the right medicine in time to help them recover as soon as possible. This is my way of doing something for Phoenix City, as long as you no longer doubt me."
"Hahaha……"
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