Chapter 9 Ghost Encounter [Revised]
Gu Congsi had no idea how many surprises Su Qing still had in store.
But the joy of the 120,000 people in Nanjiang County was real.
Since the discovery of the doorman Yunxi's illness on July 16, several more patients with the epidemic have been discovered one after another.
Everyone knows how serious this disease is, so it's understandable that people are worried and anxious.
Now that it's July 18th, the government has set up another tent next to the soup kitchen.
Mei Niang was in charge; while distributing the porridge, one could also receive a preventative medicine.
However, you should check if your hands and face are clean before drinking it on the spot.
Next to them, they were also promoting how to disinfect their homes, how to prevent illness, and what to do if they encountered initial symptoms.
"We'll take you to the nearest clinic. These days, clinics have rooms available for you. The cost isn't high, and you can pay it off temporarily."
"Don't try to delay treatment, and more importantly, don't infect those around you."
As the orders were given one by one, even the yamen runners felt they were being long-winded.
That's incredibly detailed.
Will the people have the patience to listen to the whole thing?
In fact, all the people listened attentively, afraid of missing any detail.
Those who have experienced war cherish life even more.
Besides, someone has already made arrangements; if they don't follow them, wouldn't they be heartless?
Seeing this, the constables became even more patient and meticulous.
Nanjiang County has gone through so many hardships, they will surely overcome this difficulty.
The government offices were also extremely busy.
It's easy to talk to people all over the county town.
There are still twenty villages below, so we can only continue to recruit manpower temporarily and have Constable Wu lead them to notify each village.
Fortunately, there are connections between the villages. Village chiefs, villagers, and others came to the county town one after another to collect medicine and then returned to their villages to brew it.
Even the most remote villages are no exception.
After riding for most of the day, Officer Wu and his men finally delivered the medicinal herbs.
Many people feel that they can smell a strong aroma of traditional Chinese medicine as they walk on the streets of the county town.
There are also smells of lime, alcohol, white vinegar, and soapberry used for disinfection.
Such a rapid response.
The number of cases in Nanjiang County has visibly decreased.
Even Yunxi, who was placed in the yamen (government office), was able to cook millet and meat porridge.
Having gone through a difficult ordeal, Yunxi was at a loss for words and could only secretly wipe away her tears.
He was saved once by Magistrate Su, but hid himself out of fear of the rebels.
Now that he has contracted such a serious illness, he has been saved by the daughter of Magistrate Su.
Yunxi secretly made up his mind that from now on, Su Qing would be his own sister, and he would do anything for her, even die a thousand deaths!
Su Qing saw through his thoughts and said with a smile, "It's not wrong to cherish life, but there's no need to be willing to die for it."
"Take good care of yourself and get back to work as a doorman when you recover."
"Of course, there's also the internship period."
After seeing the patient, Su Qing returned to her study to continue working.
Gu Congsi, who had been silent until now, said, "He betrayed your family once, he shouldn't be kept here any longer."
Magistrate Su took pity on him and kept him on as a gatekeeper.
This job is really good.
Running away at the first sign of trouble and then returning when things get tough is not a good approach.
Su Qing shrugged: "Everyone has selfish motives. Besides, he's only twelve years old. He's already changed after a serious illness."
Thinking of Yunxi's expression, Gu Congsi couldn't deny it.
At this point, Gu Congsi looked at Su Qing.
I wanted to ask her if she was also different because she had been sick.
Before Gu Congsi could think it over, Su Qing continued with her duties.
Nowadays, government offices are staffed by three people, and Gu Congsi was no exception. He took his assignment and left.
Officer Wu sat down to rest for a while, and then went out again shortly afterward.
Su Qing glanced at the official documents for a while, then went to the pharmacy to check on the situation.
Fortunately, thanks to their efforts...
The local epidemic was ultimately brought under control very well, preventing it from escalating into an irreparable disaster.
Looking at the empty dock, Su Qing still instructed, "If any ships come, remember to disinfect them. If there are any patients, you must first take their pulse to see what's wrong."
Speaking of the dock.
Since the war, no merchant ships have come.
The occasional passing ships were also related to the military.
Su Qing turned her attention back to the county.
It would be incorrect to say that the epidemic had no impact whatsoever.
Despite the strong support from major pharmacies, the government's expenditures still increased.
This has also affected grain prices, which have increased compared to early July.
Gu Congsi said this was inevitable.
Su Qing knew, and she understood even more, that there was still more than a month until the autumn harvest, and she couldn't let her guard down.
So she'll still be a stingy person!
Of the 1.5 million jin of grain, only 800,000 jin remain!
This is all thanks to her thriftiness.
While inwardly praising herself, Su Qing also looked for ways to save money.
Alas, if she hadn't known that Squire Wang really had no grain left, she would have loved to borrow some more.
July 29th, Nanjiang County Wharf.
A merchant ship sailed in from afar from the once empty dock.
The merchant ship flew a flag bearing the character "叶" (Ye).
Before even disembarking, they were subjected to the most rigorous inspection of the entire trip.
Only after confirming that none of the people on the Ye family's merchant ship are sick can the ship stop to unload its cargo.
Ye Shanming, the person in charge of the Ye family's merchant ship, slowly walked out, surrounded by servants, and the air was thick with the scent of perfume.
Even so, Ye Shanming could still smell the medicinal herbs nearby.
Compared to the dire situation in the counties along the route of Guangyue Prefecture.
Although the wharf in Nanjiang County was desolate, it was well-organized.
In less than two months after the war, the recovery has been quite remarkable.
The plague also occurred in other counties, and countless people died.
Only their Nanjiang County remained unharmed.
"He does have some skill." Ye Shanming smiled, his eyes slightly narrowed.
It's a pity we shouldn't have touched their grain.
Interest-free grain loans.
The Ye family has become a laughing stock in the Jiangnan region.
Therefore, as the eldest son of the Ye family, he had to take action personally.
Ye Shanming spoke up: "Where's Wang Huan? That bastard can't even keep an eye on the grain."
Wang Huan, a local gentry member, was already waiting at the dock, bowing and scraping obsequiously.
He wrote a letter to the Ye family informing them about the interest-free grain loan from the Nanjiang County government.
Unexpectedly, the eldest son of the Ye family personally took action.
Wang Huan was both apprehensive and secretly delighted.
No matter how powerful Su Qing is.
They too could not escape Ye Shanming's grasp.
This person grew up with the head of the Ye family, his grandfather.
From the moment you start writing, you learn to use an abacus.
At only twenty-two years old, he is already a seasoned veteran in the business world.
He usually appears docile, but he is incredibly ruthless when he strikes.
It made the Ye family lose face.
Su Qing has clearly offended his opponent.
Su Qing was also aware of these changes at the dock.
They were initially happy that a merchant ship had finally arrived.
One reason is that it allows us to know what's happening outside.
Secondly, the presence of new items on board can soothe the feelings of the local people.
But it turned out to be the Ye family who came.
What's the difference between this and encountering a ghost?
Su Qing had just finished visiting the patient at the pharmacy and was about to leave when she heard a smiling voice: "Young apprentice, please give me a bowl of tonifying and strengthening soup."
The young medicine boy scratched his head: "Only locals can drink it for free; outsiders have to pay."
Unexpectedly, the man said, "Hey, we'll exchange grain for medicine, and medicine for soup."
"I eat my own food, why should I have to pay?"
Su Qing's lips twitched, but she pretended not to hear and turned to run away.
The man, however, was prepared. He tapped Su Qing's shoulder with his fan and said with a smile, "Female magistrate, is what your creditor said correct?"
This is no different from encountering a ghost!
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