211 Dalong Prefecture Nineteen
Yun Su thought with some annoyance that this was the trouble brought about by developing too fast—there was no one available.
It's no wonder that many prominent families would accept some diners for future needs.
However, we can put that aside for now. He said softly, "I am already aware of this matter. Commander Guan, please take over Dalong Prefecture for the time being."
After my husband and I discuss it, we will make the arrangements.
Captain Guan received an affirmative answer. He had no further doubts and nodded in agreement.
Afterwards, Captain Guan gave a brief account of the battle that had taken place in Dalong Prefecture during the day. He noted that there hadn't been many casualties and didn't seem particularly concerned, as if he were already used to it.
Upon hearing this, Yun Su stood up solemnly and said, "The fallen soldiers should receive all kinds of treatment, including fertile land, which should be distributed."
There are also wounded soldiers; we must do everything we can to save them.
Among the various schools of thought, there are also some exquisite skills in treating external injuries. However, within the royal city, elixirs are more sought after and regarded as miraculous medicines.
Captain Guan could try offering a reward within the city; if they truly possess genuine skills, he would be willing to elevate their status.
They could be given official positions, or allowed to open legitimate clinics.
Upon hearing this, Captain Guan's eyes lit up. He realized that he couldn't do this before, but now, in Dalong Prefecture, he could still make his own decisions.
However, while elixirs are fast and effective, their complex production process requires a great deal of time and effort, making them largely inaccessible to ordinary people and only available to the wealthy and powerful. Therefore, they were highly sought after by the elite.
As for ordinary people at the bottom of society, their status is not high. When they get sick, they have to bear it on their own, or they can simply use herbal medicine. Their life and death are always left to fate. There are some barefoot doctors, but they are not sought after by high-ranking officials and nobles. Therefore, ordinary medical people do not have a high status.
However, for ordinary people, cheap and somewhat effective pills are the only cost-effective option; otherwise, they are simply not eligible for pills that they cannot afford even if they go bankrupt.
After all, these expensive elixirs can only be enjoyed by those with a certain level of wealth and status.
Ordinary people can only choose some cheaper and more common treatments, such as herbal remedies, acupuncture, and bone setting.
Common herbs like hemostatic herbs, ephedra, scutellaria, coptis, gallnut, notoginseng, and drinking honeysuckle water, as well as angelica, are all good options.
Therefore, whether it was a cold or an external injury, if there were no experienced barefoot doctors in the area, death and disability were always a constant companion.
Getting one or two packets of herbs is already quite good, even if it's a gamble with your life.
Captain Guan, in a gruff voice, clasped his hands and said, "Thank you for reminding me, Miss Yun. I understand."
Yun Su suddenly had a flash of inspiration and, seizing a bit of a clue, blurted out, "Captain Guan, ordinary medical practice can be done by opening a special clinic specifically for managing the illnesses of ordinary people."
Commander Guan will first try it out in Dalong Prefecture. After returning, I will explain to my husband that we will also begin trying it out in the other places. We will set up clinics to treat ordinary people.
Furthermore, if the medical officers are highly skilled, they will be permitted to open their own medical practice and take on apprentices.
Captain Guan solemnly said, "Miss Yun is kind, but this will take up a large amount of medicinal herbs. At that time, those aristocratic families and sects will probably not let it go."
During this period, Miss Yun basically bought up all the medicinal herbs in the border region.
Now, not only in Dalong Prefecture, but also in the surrounding areas, the price of medicinal herbs is rising sharply.
Not to mention those that are much older.
If Miss proceeds with this plan, other factions will likely not tolerate it. At that point, the pressure on the son-in-law will be even greater.
Even the most miraculous elixirs require rare and precious ingredients to be refined. Some sects may have sacred sites or blessed caves used to cultivate medicinal herbs.
However, these medicinal herbs are rare in ordinary places. They are precious herbs that are difficult to cultivate, rather than ordinary medicinal herbs.
Common medicinal herbs, either native to the land or deep in the mountains, contain less spiritual energy. However, the quantity of rare and precious herbs is limited, so common medicinal herbs are what many people need.
In a city, the more people there are, the less vibrant the atmosphere becomes. Similarly, the weaker the medicinal properties of herbs, the less potent they are. Therefore, in Dalong Prefecture, the Gao family has enclosed many mountains for cultivating medicinal herbs, but these are primarily free-range.
Every year, they make a fortune just from medicinal herbs. Moreover, those who practice alchemy have an even greater demand for medicinal herbs.
Common, low-grade medicinal herbs have never been expensive, especially in recent years. With the reign of Emperor Shengwu bringing about a golden age and the country generally stable, the price of medicinal herbs has remained low.
Such a thing is like adding wings to a tiger for those who practice alchemy, especially those who are trained in it. And starting this year, in the border areas, Huangtu County, now Wanzhou, and the Dalong Prefecture on horseback...
Almost all the medicinal herbs are difficult to sell; at least most of them end up being bought by the son-in-law. This may not have such a significant impact on the local area, but merchants are driven by profit.
Once medicinal herbs become scarce, prices will skyrocket. Of course, this probably won't have much to do with ordinary people.
However, this has damaged the interests of aristocratic families, prominent clans, and prestigious sects. Not only prestigious sects, but also some unorthodox and heretical sects will likely be affected.
If medical clinics were to be established on a large scale, the consumption of common medicinal materials would be even greater. For ordinary people, this would mean timely medical treatment when they fall ill, reducing the occurrence of deaths or disabilities due to illness.
However, the interests of high-ranking cultivators, noble families, and even the royal palace's alchemy hall will inevitably be harmed. Longevity, oh longevity! Who among high-ranking officials, noble families, and major cultivation sects doesn't desire longevity?
Looking at Captain Guan, he seemed hesitant to speak, not daring to say anything more.
Yun Qing, Yun Shuni, and Ren Ren pondered for a moment and then understood. However, their young lady's decision naturally had its reasons.
The attendants watched their young mistress silently, their eyes filled with unwavering support. Her decision was their decision. Their presence was like a powerful backing, giving her endless encouragement and strength.
With sword in hand and armor clad in full military attire, brave and fearless, isn't his purpose to become the strongest support behind the young lady?
After deep and careful consideration, Yun Su nodded firmly and said, "Commander Guan, please make the arrangements first. We will discuss the follow-up matters with my husband and then formulate the specific details."
At this moment, Yun Su wasn't thinking about any other obstacles. She was simply worried that this unilateral decision might upset her lover.
As for resistance, what is there to do? How could there be no resistance?
We've lived peacefully for so many years, while the rich feast on meat and vegetables, and the poor freeze to death on the streets.
Isn't this a reflection of what has gradually formed over the years? Before the Holy Emperor died, prestigious families and powerful factions certainly wouldn't dare to act openly. At least there were still some rules in place. They could give ordinary people a way to survive.
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