Chapter 36: Master Xie Visits Pei Yixue thought, I just want to open a...
Pei Yixue said to Shopkeeper He calmly, "I'm sure Jinxiufang will not break its promise to anyone, so as to avoid a big fuss and lose more than it gains."
"This, this..." Shopkeeper He was in a difficult position, and Pei Yixue obviously had no room for negotiation. He had built up the reputation of Jinxiufang over the years, and naturally could not let it collapse because of a single business deal.
"Ha!" The thin man also laughed. He took out a thick stack of banknotes and slammed them into his palms one by one. His aura was like he was slapping Pei Yixue in the face. Then he threw the banknotes to Pei Yixue, insulting her: "Is this enough money to take away?"
Pei Yixue looked at the silver bills falling all over the sky and felt amused. He, Pei Yixue, always did things according to his own wishes. What gave the thin man the illusion that he could make him yield by using money?
Oh, it’s probably about the shop I bought earlier.
Glancing at the banknotes scattered all over the floor, Pei Yixue said with a bit of regret: "I'm afraid Manager Xing will have to trouble you to pick up these banknotes yourself. I have a new hobby this time, so I'm not interested in cheating people out of their money anymore."
The shop in front was gone, but there were countless others waiting for him. What's more, throwing out the shop bait to fish and cheating people again and again made him happy physically and mentally, so he was happy to do it.
But there was only one "Landscape Ink Rhythm" at the moment, and if he missed it, it would be gone. He was still waiting for Xie Yushu to wear it for him to see. Moreover, the things he fought for would give him a great sense of satisfaction, which made him happier and more joyful than getting money.
He would never give up "Landscape and Ink Rhythm". As for money, he didn't think he was short of money.
Pei Yixue folded the ten clothing samples and put them in his arms. Regardless of what the people in the room thought, he told the shopkeeper not to forget the delivery date and left Jinxiufang in a good mood.
Half a month passed in a flash.
The miracle created by Pei Yixue's medical skills shocked the whole Yancheng. The stubborn disease that had tormented Governor Fang for more than ten years was completely cured in just one month. Once the news came out, it caused an uproar in Yancheng.
At the same time, the news that the Dawn Pharmacy under the name of Dr. Xu would open in the city in a few days spread quickly like a spring breeze, attracting widespread attention and expectations.
A tranquil and peaceful atmosphere permeated Governor Fang's residence, dispelling the gloom of the past.
Under Pei Yixue's careful treatment, Governor Fang recovered very well and his face was full of vitality and vigor again.
Having just recovered from a long-standing illness, Governor Fang was extremely grateful to Pei Yixue and always showed him enough respect.
The sun was particularly bright that day. Pei Yixue came to Governor Fang's residence from the pharmacy in the name of a follow-up visit.
When he walked into the hall, Governor Fang had been waiting there for a long time.
After the diagnosis, Pei Yixue confirmed that Governor Fang had recovered, which completely dispelled Governor Fang's worries.
At the moment when Governor Fang's joy and gratitude reached its peak, Pei Yixue also put his own plan on the agenda.
The two moved to the tea room, and Governor Fang personally poured a cup of fragrant tea for Pei Yixue. As the aroma of tea wafted in the air, the topic naturally turned from praising his superb medical skills to more far-reaching topics of business and people's livelihood under Pei Yixue's deliberate guidance.
Pei Yixue's eyes were sharp. He knew very well that if he wanted to truly change the existing medical system in the world, it was far from enough to just open a pharmacy.
This is also why he spent so much effort to build the Jishi Post Station. Although the Jishi Post Station is called a post station, its nature is equivalent to that of an escort agency, and it is different from the post stations under the jurisdiction of the imperial court.
Pei Yixue built the Jishi Station mainly to transport the medicines needed by the Dawn Pharmacy and to ensure that the future development of the Dawn Pharmacy would not be restricted by external factors.
Of course, on the surface, it was Xu Yi who opened the pharmacy and Pei Yixue who opened the post station.
But right now, Pei Yixue encountered a problem in running the post station, and he came here today just for this matter.
Pei Yixue said: "Sir, I think that although our dynasty's business is prosperous, the transportation roads are often blocked. To put it simply, if this important road leading to the neighboring province can be unobstructed, it will greatly promote trade between the two provinces and improve people's well-being."
Governor Fang glanced at him and couldn't help but sigh: "What Doctor Xu said is very true. I also know the importance of this road. However, there is a group of vicious bandits entrenched on this key road. They specially charge high tolls for passing caravans, which makes many caravans stay away from it."
Pei Yixue smiled slightly. He knew this question was not unsolvable. He took a sip of tea and slowly expressed his doubts: "Sir, have you ever considered suppressing the bandits?"
Governor Fang's eyes flashed with pain, as if he had difficulty speaking: "It happened many years ago. When I first took over this position, I negotiated five times and sent troops three times. Those three times were the pain of my life.
The Seven Heroes Cliff is in a strategic location, easy to defend but difficult to attack. The first time I sent out troops, I had only 4,000 elite soldiers, but they were all annihilated. The second time, I took on tremendous pressure and asked the court for 6,000 soldiers, but in the end... I suffered heavy losses. The third time... well, let's not talk about it."
Governor Fang sighed repeatedly: "After three painful experiences, all my colleagues are now avoiding the bandit suppression and are even opposed to it. This has also led to the bandits entrenched in the Seven Heroes Cliff becoming more and more rampant."
Pei Yixue asked solemnly: "Why is this happening?"
Governor Fang sighed deeply, his eyes filled with helplessness and sorrow.
He said slowly, "The first time I fought against bandits, I was full of confidence and led 4,000 elite soldiers to take over the Seven Heroes Cliff in one fell swoop. However, the Seven Heroes Cliff was steep and the narrow passages leading up the mountain were firmly guarded by the bandits. Although our army was large, we could not fully play our numerical advantage in that narrow passage. The bandits were in a high position and rained arrows down on us. Our soldiers were like trapped beasts and suffered heavy losses."
"The second time, I learned my lesson and asked the court for 6,000 soldiers. I also used a wealthy merchant caravan as bait to lure the enemy bandits. However, the bandit leader was extremely cunning. I don't know where he got the news of our dispatch and made preparations in advance. They set up a large number of traps and obstacles around the Seven Heroes Cliff and turned the tables on us."
"The third time, I was already discouraged, but considering the threat posed by the bandits to the people and the livelihood development of the province, I decided to send troops again. We originally wanted to cross the Li River in the dark of night and risk climbing over the towering cliffs. However, this time, we failed again. It seems that there is a prophet among the bandits who can foresee the future."
At this point, Governor Fang's eyes were already filled with tears. He closed his eyes in pain and said, "Since then, I have never mentioned the matter of suppressing bandits again, and I don't have the face to mention it again."
Pei Yixue couldn't help but sigh. Qixia Cliff connected this province with the capital of the neighboring province. If he couldn't get through the fortress of Qixia Cliff, the big network of Jishi Post Station he wanted to weave would be broken. If one hole is not solved, there will be countless holes in the future.
He originally came here to persuade Governor Fang to send troops to suppress the bandits so that he could open up the road to Qixia Cliff, but he didn't expect this matter to come up.
Pei Yixue thought, he just wanted to open a chain store, why was it so difficult? Did he have to find a way to help suppress the bandits?
Pei Yixue was still unwilling to give up, and asked, "Who do you think the prophet among the Seven Heroes Cliff bandits is?"
Governor Fang's expression changed. "To be honest, I have suspected many people, but I have never found any solid evidence. Now, ten years have passed, and there are no clues left."
After asking many questions, I still have no clue, so I have to put this matter aside for the time being.
The pharmacy was not open yet, and Governor Fang had recovered from his illness, which greatly reduced the time Pei Yixue needed to show himself as a miracle doctor. Pei Yixue then took off his fake skin and changed from "Xu Yi" back to "Pei Yixue".
A few days ago, Pei Yixue heard from someone that there was a nice house, and the owner was in a hurry to sell it because he was moving to the capital.
Buying a house is also a major emergency for Pei Yixue. This time when he came to Yancheng, he had to make all the arrangements and then move his family away from Xitang County.
Following the road, Pei Yixue arrived at his destination and knocked on the door of the house.
Soon, a middle-aged man in a robe and with an elegant temperament opened the door.
"Excuse me, I heard that this house is for sale. I am very interested in it. May I take a look at it?" Pei Yixue asked politely.
After explaining his purpose, Pei Yixue was invited into the house by the owner.
The moment he stepped into the house, Pei Yixue seemed to have traveled into another space and arrived in a fairyland isolated from the world. The appearance of the house was simple and solemn, with red walls and black tiles shining in the sun, like a carefully polished work of art.
In the courtyard, a scene of colorful flowers comes into view. Each of the precious flowers and plants has been carefully selected and cared for. At this time, the flowers are in full bloom, and the fragrance is overflowing, and the whole yard is bathed in the fragrance of flowers.
The strange rocks on both sides of the path are also unique. They have strange shapes and flash tiny points of light from time to time, which is like a dream and breathtaking.
As the owner of the house pushed open a door, Pei Yixue's eyes lit up. The furniture was made of exquisite materials, all made of high-quality wood, with fine wood texture, clear texture, and lifelike carved patterns. Every cut contained the craftsman's hard work and soul, making people involuntarily immersed in it.
There are several paintings and calligraphy by famous artists hanging on the wall, each of which is a masterpiece handed down from generation to generation. The brush strokes are so graceful and the ink flows, that you can almost hear the sound of flowing water, birds singing and wind in the paintings.
These calligraphy and paintings not only add to the elegance of the house, but also make people feel a deep cultural heritage and sense of history.
Every corner of the house is full of details and exquisiteness. Even the bricks and stones on the ground have been carefully polished and laid. Each piece is as smooth as a mirror and reflects a soft light.
The tiles on the roof are exquisite and neatly arranged, looking like a bright starry sky under the sun.
Pei Yixue stood in the center of the house and looked at the overall layout of the house again. He was very satisfied.
After seeing this house, Pei Yixue no longer had the desire to look elsewhere and bought the house directly for 1.8 million taels of silver.
After getting the house deed, Pei Yixue's mind was filled with warm scenes of living there with Xie Yushu and Li in the future. Because of the happy scenes in his mind, his steps became lighter.
After passing through the bustling streets, he soon arrived at Pingyao Street.
Nearing the entrance of the pharmacy, Pei Yixue immediately saw Chen Ying looking around, peeking around, with an anxious look on his face.
Seeing Chen Ying's performance, Pei Yixue suddenly had an ominous premonition in his heart.
He walked over quickly, and as soon as they met, Chen Ying couldn't help but say, "You're finally back! Master Xie has been waiting for you upstairs for a long time."
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