The Emperor moved his mouth, and the ministers worked until their legs broke. This was the true portrayal of the ministers of the Daqin Dynasty.
The Emperor of the Daqin, Xiao Ruxun, was full of energy and liked to torment his ministers. He issued one decree after another, not allowing them to rest. Moreover, he would carry out major projects that would last ten or twenty years. While leaving everyone dumbfounded, the work pressure was also too great.
Some people said that compared to the current dynasty, being an official in the previous dynasty was a blessing. Although the current dynasty was rich in material conditions, and as long as one was an official, one would not have to worry about food and drink, the intensity of work and the high demands of the Emperor were also unimaginable to the ministers of the previous dynasty.
For example, there was a rumor in the cabinet that the biggest worry of the three ministers was not that the Emperor loved to torment himself, but that he was losing too much hair, and did not dare to go to work without wearing a hat.
Even though this was a joke, it was enough to show how much pressure Great Qin's Officials were under. Moreover, it was not just the three Cabinet Ministers who were troubled by the problem of losing hair; many other Officials also felt quite frustrated because they were losing too much hair.
Because of this, Emperor Xiao Ruxun personally issued an imperial edict, saying that in order to prevent hair loss, he recommended that the ministers eat more black foods, such as black sesame, black beans, and black fungus. These foods could help to replenish the nutrition and prevent hair loss too much.
Taking into account the actual needs of the ministers, Xiao Ruxun added a portion of black sesame and a portion of black beans to the benefits of the ministers. High-ranking ministers were also rewarded with black rice, encouraging them to eat more, and to walk more if they had nothing to do, instead of always sitting and reading official documents.
Xiao Ruxun also specially introduced his work and rest schedule to the ministers according to his actual situation, saying that his work intensity was far greater than that of the ordinary ministers, but no matter how busy he was, he would take some time out to practice martial arts to strengthen his physique, relax his muscles, and promote blood circulation.
Then, Xiao Ruxun implemented a "one hour of exercise a day" campaign in the palace, calling on the ministers to take an hour out of their day to exercise.
Regardless of whether it was boxing or walking, apart from the one hour of lunch break every day, there was still an hour where he was not allowed to work and had to go out for a stroll.
Even so, the officials did not see the Emperor lighten everyone's burden. There was still a lot of work. They had just finished the military parade, and before they could finish cleaning up, they had to start raising ducks and controlling locusts. While they were busy here, they gathered the relevant officials for a meeting.
The meeting this time was more formal. All three cabinet ministers were present. Two assistant ministers from the Ministry of Finance, which Ye Xianggao was also in charge of, had come. The right assistant minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Qi Yongchun, had also come. The head of the Imperial Academy of Medicine, Yuan Qingtai, had also come. Yao Wenyuan, who had just been appointed by Xiao Ruxun to be in charge of the Huimin Pharmacy, had also attended the meeting.
The main topic of the meeting was the construction of the civilian medical system.
Xiao Ruxun took out Liu Chuanhai's memorial and showed it to all the officials.
"The only disease in the world that cannot be cured is the disease of poverty. This disease of poverty has forced many people to die since ancient times. When I saw this sentence, my heart felt as if it had been pierced by a needle. I know that some of you are like me. You have never been hungry since you were young.
I was born in the Wu family of Yan 'an. My family was not very rich since I was young, but we had food and drink. We did not have to worry about food and drink. However, it is not that I do not understand the suffering of the common people. It is not that I do not understand what it feels like to be hungry. After I led the army to conquer the world and came into close contact with the common people, I know how difficult their lives are.
Therefore, I launched the land reform in order to let the tillers have land, let the common people have food and fill their stomachs. I also wanted the common people to have books to read and be literate. Therefore, I built a large number of schools so that every family can have a literate person. I thought I had done very well, but now I realize that what I have done is far from enough. "
Xiao Ruxun patted his chest: "When you are sick, you can't afford to see a doctor or take medicine. You can only grit your teeth and endure it. Or you can make a bowl of water that is made from some unknown herbs. If you can make it through, you will be lucky. If you can't, you will die. A small cold can kill you.
I swore that starvation is the cruelest way to die in the world. I said that people can die in battle, from illness, from falling to their deaths, but not from starvation. But now, I feel that I was wrong. It is acceptable to see a doctor and take medicine when you are sick. Everyone has their own fate. But when you are sick and have no money to see a doctor or take medicine, you can only wait for death. This is unacceptable. "
Xiao Ruxun pointed at Yao Wenyuan: "At the beginning of the year, I wanted Yao Wenyuan to investigate the Hui Min Pharmaceutical Store. Minister Yao, tell me and all the officials here what is the situation at Hui Min Pharmaceutical Store."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Yao Wenyuan was also a land reform official, but his family used to be a merchant who owned a pharmacy.
He had studied before and became an Elementary Scholar. After that, his family's business became better, but he could not become a High Scholar. He wanted to start a business with his father and inherit the family business. But in the end, a local tyrant was jealous and schemed against his family. His family was ruined and only he and his mother were left. That was in the 26th year of the Wanli calendar.
Very soon, Xiao Ruxun's army arrived. Yao Wenyuan, who had nowhere else to go, used the title of Elementary Scholar to seek refuge with Xiao Ruxun. Without any hesitation, he used the land reform to kill his enemy's entire family. He boarded Xiao Ruxun's ship and swore to carry out the land reform till the end.
After experiencing the tragedy of having his family destroyed, he believed that all the rural gentry were evil tyrants who ate people without spitting out their bones. He was very active and willing to take action, and he dared to fight and kill. He quickly made a name for himself, and after the establishment of the Great Qin Empire, he was transferred to the central government to handle affairs.
Later on, when Xiao Ruxun wanted to reorganize the Huimin Pharmacy among the people and was looking for candidates, Yao Wenyuan caught Xiao Ruxun's eye with his previous occupation.
During the interrogation, Yao Wenyuan told her some of the things that his father had learned from his travels. He gained Xiao Ruxun's attention, was summoned, and was given an appointment.
Xiao Ruxun ordered him to reorganize Hui Min Pharmaceutical Store. If there were results, Xiao Ruxun would appoint him as the person-in-charge of Hui Min Pharmaceutical Store.
Ever since he was appointed, he had been researching everywhere. He had been back in the capital for less than a month and had been busy writing reports. Coincidentally, Xiao Ruxun had sent people to the south to investigate the Schistosomiasis. This had led to the current situation of the commoners having difficulty in using medicine. With these two matters clashing together, Xiao Ruxun was determined to reorganize Hui Min Pharmaceutical Store.
Yao Wenyuan began to talk about some of the things that he knew.
"Based on the current analysis, this official will first give my conclusion. My conclusion is that Hui Min Pharmacy only exists in name, all the branches are empty shells, there is no meaning to it. No matter what the Imperial Court does to Hui Min Pharmacy, it will not matter, there will not be any changes."
Xiao Ruxun nodded: "Continue."
"Yes."
Yao Wenyuan continued, "Huimin Pharmacy's original intention was to manage all the herbs in the area and set up a clinic to treat the common folk at a cheaper price. That's why it was named Huimin Pharmacy and it was quite effective in the beginning.
In the beginning, it was quite effective, but as time passed, Hui Min Pharmaceutical Store became one of the channels for the local officials to take advantage of. As for the commoners, no one cared. More importantly, Hui Min Pharmaceutical Store was only set up in the major cities. As for the villages, there was no sign of Hui Min Pharmaceutical Store.
The population in the cities was limited, but there were many people in the villages. There was no way for the commoners to be treated. That's why, as His Majesty said, people could only grit their teeth and endure the illness. "
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