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Chapter 922: Chapter 925: Colluding Disgracefully
Last fall, after the harvest, he had bought some grain and stored it in the granary. Along with the donations from the major households led by Tan Zhenghong, there was enough to withstand the epidemic. 𝔫𝔬𝖛𝖕𝔲𝖇.𝖈𝖔𝖒
Qin Longyun had already given up hope on the remaining two carts of medicine, but with supplies running low in the quarantine zone, he still sent the medicine over.
If Li Zhengtian had any conscience left, he would not have tampered with the medicine.
But as it turned out, Qin Longyun was just too naive.
After inspecting the medicine, the doctor’s expression was not good.
"Lord Qin, nearly half of these medicines are unusable. The rest are of such poor quality that at best they can be made into medicine for preventing the epidemic."
He suspected that these were old stocks from the medicine shop that had been in the warehouse for several years, with almost all the medicinal effects dissipated.
"Then, first make medicine for prevention and distribute it to those who are in more contact with the patients," Qin Longyun commanded.
The doctor nodded, then instantly called someone to help move the medicine inside.
Tan Zhenghong came looking for Qin Longyun just then, and with a darkened face, he asked, "Is this the medicine sent by Li Zhengtian?"
"Yes, and he also sent two carts of coarse grains, how much medicine is left now?"
"Apart from what could be gathered, everything else is in critical shortage, especially musk. Other ingredients, if missing, can be substituted, but not this one," said Tan Zhenghong worriedly.
Without musk, having more of other medicines would be useless.
Additionally, there was no news of the medicine distributed to each village, and the situation was very dire.
Qin Longyun pondered for a moment, "I’ve dispatched guards to purchase medicinal materials, but buying musk has delayed the time. It might take two more days. I’m going right now to ask the various medicine shops to see if I can get some more medicine."
He had previously informed the medicine traders that he would buy at market price.
Last year, he had taken down the Yin Family and Xuan Eagle Stronghold in one fell swoop and confiscated a large amount of Gold and Silver.
It was now just the right time to use it, and it was also appropriate to spend it on the people.
Tan Zhenghong nodded, "Let’s split up and act separately to at least stabilize the condition."
Within the next two days, at least nearly nine thousand prescriptions of Chinese medicine would be needed, which was very difficult for Qin Longyun to procure alone.
"We’ll meet back here in two hours to tally up how much medicine is still missing."
Having agreed, the two split up, with one heading east and the other west.
The atmosphere in White Stone Town was good. The medicine traders were all thinking of the greater good, with no signs of hoarding. They took a round trip and had some gains.
Ruyi Teahouse.
Servant Fu and Li Zhengtian were sitting opposite each other.
With a smile that was not quite a smile, Servant Fu said, "Lord Li, this opportunity was not easy for Prince Liang to secure. You know what to do, right?"
"Rest assured, Servant Fu. I have it under control," Li Zhengtian replied with full confidence.
For Prince Liang to ascend the throne, in addition to the support of wise ministers, the backing of Gold and Silver was indispensable. This time, Prince Liang had his eye on the disaster relief funds.
He would try his best to let the epidemic spread, so that the Imperial court would allocate more money.
Moreover, others would only think he was settling personal vendettas, and would not link it back to the prince.
"Then I will have to trouble Lord Li to take great pains. The prince said that you’re working hard, and neither the Li Family nor Lady Mo should be let down," Servant Fu said with a meaningful tone.
Li Zhengtian immediately responded, "Please convey to the Prince that I will definitely do my utmost."
The hidden implication in Servant Fu’s words was that the greater Li Zhengtian’s merits, the more favor Mo’er would receive, and in the future both his official position and Mo’er’s would be higher.
For the future of the Li Family, he would certainly go all out.
After all, opportunities for rapid promotion were rare. If he missed this opportunity, he might never have another chance in his lifetime.
The two exchanged a knowing smile, the undertones clear without being spoken.
