Chapter 99 Negotiation (Part ) - Reaching an Agreement
The money required to purchase medicinal materials to meet the needs of all the people in Chengjiang County is definitely not a small amount.

The county magistrate and others were surprised and delighted, but Qingying and Zhao Shan Lao Zhou who followed silently were extremely confused. Where did she get so much money?
Wei Chengyi, on the other hand, just looked at her strangely, as if he had guessed something, and had no intention of speaking out to stop her.

"Of course, I wouldn't joke about such a thing."

Shen Xiangwan nodded in response to the different gazes of the crowd, with an evil smile on her lips. But anyone who knew her a little knew that her so-called solution of the money obviously did not mean paying out of her own pocket.

"How much money can Madam provide?"

Logically speaking, an exiled person shouldn't have so much money, but how could the Wei Yang Palace, with several generations of accumulation, not have some special background?
You can get a glimpse of them by seeing that they have guards accompanying them for protection.

The county magistrate had little suspicion and was even a little anxious. Others also looked at her with burning eyes, as if she were a female god of wealth.

"When did I say I was going to offer money?"

Raising an eyebrow, Shen Xiangwan asked back in a puzzled manner.

"Um...you weren't..."

Everyone was stunned, and the county magistrate frowned instantly. Before he could finish, Shen Xiangwan interrupted him and said, "I said that I can help you solve the money problem, but I didn't say that I have to pay for it myself. Besides, the Weiyang Palace has been confiscated. How can a woman like me have so much money?"

"···"

Feelings are they misunderstood?
The county magistrate and others were so shocked that they didn't know how to respond.

"May I ask, Madam, how are you going to solve the money problem?"

Looking at the county magistrate and then at her, General Zhang asked with a serious face, "The most important thing now is to solve the plague and prevent it from spreading further, rather than worrying about who will pay."

"It's very simple. Let all the wealthy households in Chengjiang County raise money together."

It was getting late, and Shen Xiangwan didn't keep them in suspense. Based on the experience she had gained along the way, most of the wealthy families were in cahoots with the government, and only a very small number of people were kind-hearted. However, under the general environment, they did not dare to help the suffering people. Therefore, she had no pressure to trick them now.

“Is there something wrong with this?”

Zhang Lang hesitated for a moment, and the county magistrate, who had come to his senses, agreed, "The rich have earned their money through hard work. It is indeed inappropriate for us to force them to take the money."

Without the support of the wealthy, how could they afford to live a luxurious life?

At times like this, they will definitely side with the wealthy families.

"Who said they were going to be forced to take the money?"

Seeing through their little thoughts at a glance, Shen Xiangwan resisted the urge to roll his eyes: "According to my understanding, this plague has two typical characteristics: it spreads widely and develops quickly. Some people only take a few hours from onset to death. Even martial artists with good physical fitness can only survive for more than ten hours at most."

"I think it's not just the common people who are infected. The plague doesn't care whether you are rich or poor."

"You just need to tell the rich that if they want preventive and curative medicine, each family must donate 10,000 taels of silver. In the face of dangerous epidemics, they should choose to give money. You can use the money to purchase medicinal materials, set up medicine sheds inside and outside the city, and distribute soup medicine to the people for free."

"Of course, in order to prevent the wealthy from feeling unbalanced, if you don't mind the trouble, after the plague is resolved, you can erect a stone tablet outside the city gate and engrave the names of all the wealthy families who donated money on it, and announce to the public that they donated money voluntarily, so that they can enjoy the gratitude and support of the people. In this way, this matter can be a win-win situation."

If it weren't for the people, she wouldn't bother with all this effort. Matters concerning the plague must be dealt with by the government.

"Very good."

Wei Chengyi, who had remained silent the whole time, nodded in praise, looking at Shen Xiangwan with eyes full of doting. They all said that she was violent and vicious, but, just based on the fact that she planned for the people, there were few women in the whole world who could compare with her!
"Um···"

Zhang Langjiang and the county magistrate did not respond immediately, but both lowered their eyes and thought, if they just asked each rich family to take out 10,000 taels of silver, would it really be feasible? The most important thing is, if they can successfully prevent the spread of this plague, it will be a great achievement, and they are afraid that they will all be promoted.

"Okay, let's do it."

After a while, the two looked at each other and made a decision. Basically, no one who can be an official is stupid. They can see the huge hidden interests behind this matter. "In this case, Qingying, give them the prescription."

Shen Xiangwan had already expected that they would agree, so he waved his hand.

"Yes, ma'am."

Qingying, who was named, bowed respectfully, took out two thin pieces of paper from his sleeve and handed them to the county magistrate: "This is the prescription for preventing and treating this plague."

"Thank you, Mrs. Wei."

After taking the prescription and taking a look at it, the county magistrate thanked him sincerely, and his heart finally settled down.

"No, the purpose of any prescription should be to cure diseases and save lives. I hope you can really use it on the people."

Staring at them deeply, Shen Xiangwan was unusually serious. She was not a compassionate person, nor did she have the mercy to save the people. She would only help others when she could ensure her own safety and had the ability to do so. However, they were the local officials and should put the people first.

"Don't worry, Madam Wei. I dare not say that I am a good official, but I will never compromise on what I promised."

Meeting her eyes, the county magistrate said firmly that, apart from anything else, he would go all out just for the huge invisible benefits that could be gained from accomplishing this.

"Well, we won't keep you any longer then."

Nodding, Shen Xiangwan decisively ordered them to leave. She really didn't like communicating with these people.

"Sorry for disturbing you today. I'll take my leave now."

Hearing the meaning of her words, the county magistrate and General Zhang exchanged glances, and they both stood up at the same time.

"Qingying, send them off."

"Yes, Second Master."

Wei Chengyi gave the order at the right time, and Qingying took a step forward and made a gesture of invitation: "My lords, please!"

"Ah."

Looking at him, then at Wei Chengyi and his wife, the group started walking.

"and many more."

Just as they were about to step out of the door, Shen Xiangwan suddenly called them. Everyone was puzzled, but she said calmly: "My lords, there is one more thing I hope you can help me with. My husband and I are both exiled people, so it is not appropriate for us to be too public. I hope you don't tell others that I am the doctor who prescribed this plague."

Logically speaking, they have already decided to overthrow the dog emperor, and this is undoubtedly a good opportunity to win the hearts of the people. However, they are still on the road to exile, and it can be said that they have no foundation. The dog emperor's people are eyeing them in the dark. If people notice their thoughts now, they will probably be strangled more crazily, which is extremely disadvantageous for them now.

Besides, her original intention of prescribing medicine was just to protect her own people. There is nothing worthy of praise. It is better to let others take the lead.

"it is good."

Knowing their situation, the county magistrate and others did not refuse. However, they did not know yet that Prince Wei Yang passed by here and happened to encounter the spread of plague. The princess risked her life to personally contact and treat patients, and prescribe prescriptions for the treatment and prevention of the plague. The news that she had successfully stopped the spread of the plague would soon spread throughout Chengjiang County and even Binzhou Prefecture. Of course, this is all a story for later.

Seeing with their own eyes how Shen Xiangwan fought for the interests of the people, Zhao Shan and Lao Zhou couldn't help but secretly sigh at Shen Xiangwan's righteousness. After thanking Shen Xiangwan in person, they followed him and left.

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