Chapter 420 Xu Shouli: Zuo Xiang, is your brain caught in the door?
"I know penicillin, it's a good thing."
Yuan Xiu hooked his hands with the four of them, turned around and walked towards the corridor in the garden, saying, "Walk with me and talk as we go."
Xu Shouli followed up, kept a suitable distance from Yuan Xiu, and reported to Yuan Xiu the plans of the Oriental Chamber of Commerce that Xu An told him.
After hearing this, Yuan Xiu was silent for a while and then said, "Is Mr. Ming Hua's attitude very firm?"
Xu Shouli said: "As far as I know, both Champion King and General Wang went to Yanchuan to ask for medicine, but found nothing. Mr. Ming Hua is now willing to put penicillin on the market, thanks to the many times of earnest persuasion from the Xiao family in Jingdong.
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Yuan Xiudao: "Isn't she a miracle doctor? A miracle doctor should help the world and save all sentient beings. Why has she been unwilling to mass-produce penicillin and put it on the market?"
Xu Shouli shook his head and said: "I don't know. But I guess that since she developed the medicine, she knows the true situation of the medicine best. No one knows better than her in terms of development, production and efficacy.
.When she is unwilling to mass-produce it, there must be a problem with the drug itself."
Yuan Xiu asked: "What is Qingdong Hou's opinion?"
Knowing that the critical moment had come, Qingdong Hou said in a calm tone: "I agree with the Xiao family's approach. With Mr. Minghua's medical clinic as the main body, the Xiao family's chamber of commerce cooperates with the imperial court. Since it is a good thing that can really save lives
, then the government, business, and medicine should cooperate, so that it can cover all walks of life and save more people."
Yuan Xiu did not reply. He looked at Wentai and Mu Shanyue and said, "Since you are all here, tell me your opinions."
Wen Tai took a step forward and said: "I think Qingdong Hou's consideration is not appropriate!"
Yuan Xiu was a little surprised. When discussing politics, Wen Tai had not been so sharp for a long time.
He usually boils frogs in warm water and does not strongly oppose other people's opinions.
I didn't expect to be so determined this time.
Wen Tai continued: "As for penicillin, I sent people to inspect the southern border army, and also asked Wang Ren in detail about his analysis and opinions on the drug. What I learned is that this penicillin is simply a treasure for the army and the country.
Heavy weapon!"
"How can such treasures be left among the people?"
"Your Majesty, you must think carefully!"
Yuan Xiu walked out of the corridor and walked towards the lotus pond not far away, saying: "Prime Minister Zuo, do you call it a treasure?"
"This thing is worth it!"
Wen Tai said sternly: "I say without exaggeration that these treasures can be worth thousands of troops! If there were such things in the army during the Northern Expedition, our Jing army would have sacrificed tens of thousands less soldiers!"
"So I believe that penicillin should be in the hands of His Majesty, produced by the imperial court, and distributed as needed. To put it bluntly, if the empire encounters an emergency and must enter a war, the imperial court will have this thing on hand.
Don’t panic. Otherwise, you will have to go to the people to collect them temporarily! By then, won’t the court still have to ask for help from the people?”
Hearing this, Yuan Xiu's eyes narrowed slightly.
Both Wen Tai and Xu Shouli were familiar with Yuan Xiu's reaction, and it was said that they were tempted.
Xu Shouli said quickly: "But Mr. Minghua doesn't even give him the respect of a champion and a general. How do you ask her to hand over the prescription of penicillin to the court? If you force her to do it, she will fight to the death. Not only will the court not be able to please her, but she will also fight to the death.
You have to be scolded by the common people! Shi Minghua has a very high reputation among the people! Your Majesty, please think twice!!!"
Wen Tai said: "You have to think of a way, and I didn't say you have to use force!"
Xu Shouli said: "Now that Shi Minghua has agreed to put penicillin on the market, she has already given in. I'm afraid that if I push her too hard, it will be counterproductive!"
Wen Tai shouted: "Are you afraid that your good deeds will be ruined and this business will slip away from your household?"
"Left Prime Minister!!"
Xu Shouli was a person who dared to be angry with the emperor. He immediately said angrily: "Is your brain caught in the door?! If the court gets the penicillin as you said, my household department will only benefit more! I am here for
The imperial court should consider it and don’t make this matter a secret, otherwise the imperial court will gain nothing by then!”
"Ouch... Qingdong Hou, Zuo Xiang, you two calm down. Just talk about things, don't push your nose and face!"
Yuan Xiu and his entourage had arrived at the lotus pond. Yuan Xiu waved his hand to everyone to sit down around the table, and told the eunuch and maid beside him: "Pick some lotus pods here and give them to the adults to taste."
Yuan Xiu smiled and said: "Mr. Mu, please tell me and let them calm down."
Mu Shanyue sat upright, stroked his beard, and said: "Although Qingdong Hou and Zuo Xiang have different opinions, their starting point is right, and they are all for the Dajing court, but the veteran's views are different from theirs."
no the same."
Yuan Xiudao: "What I want is a different opinion. Please speak up, Mr. Mu."
Mu Shanyue continued: "Years ago, I had a relationship with Shi Minghua. She was just a fledgling girl, but I knew that she was a pure person. She only wanted to practice medicine to save people.
Will care about worldly things."
"The veteran thought that since she was unwilling to donate penicillin to the court, there was no need for the court to force her."
"But... the old minister does not agree with what Marquis Qingdong said about the cooperation between the Chamber of Commerce and the imperial court."
Mu Shanyue said seriously: "Since we want to save all sentient beings and let penicillin save more people, we should not let the chamber of commerce participate. After all, businessmen put profit first. If the price of penicillin is raised, how can the common people afford it?
"Then it's better to support Shi Minghua to open more medical clinics and let her save lives and heal the wounded."
"What Mr. Mu said is absolutely true!" Wen Tai immediately agreed, saying: "Your Majesty, of course I want penicillin to be in the hands of the court, but if that doesn't work, I think Mr. Mu's view is right."
"If such treasures fall into the hands of merchants, they will inevitably find rare items and drive up prices."
"This is pretty good. If it falls into the hands of someone with intentions, it may change!"
Yuan Xiu's face suddenly darkened.
These four words, empty space brings about change, spoke to his heart.
What should businessmen do if they sell abroad for profit?
What if reactionary forces appear within Jingguo and they get penicillin?
Xu Shouli paid attention to Yuan Xiu's expression, worried that the emperor would think more deeply, and immediately said: "The Eastern Chamber of Commerce has strict orders and is determined not to sell to the Southern Zhou Dynasty and other countries, and has set up a special agency to crack down on drug dealers. They have this attitude
, proves that they have also thought of this level.”
Wen Tai retorted: "They have this attitude now because they are eager to do business. When the business becomes big, can you guarantee that they will not regret it?"
"Qingdong Hou, they are profit-seeking businessmen. If anything happens in the future, can you handle it?"
"There are black sheep in any profession. If you act with such restraint and hesitation, then you don't have to do anything!" Xu Shouli bowed to Yuan Xiu and said: "I have said everything I should say, please make your decision!"
Yuan Xiu was also in a dilemma. He took the lotus pod from the palace maid's hand and peeled it off.
At this time, He Yin stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, I am the Minister of Punishment and should not speak on this matter. But... I also have my own opinion on this matter."
"Can you please allow me to say a few words, and I will treat it as asking for a reward from His Majesty!"