Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 1804 Pingwo ([-]) Aftermath
According to Daming's usual way of dealing with disasters, it would be perfect for Gao Pragmatism to do this step, but as he has always believed in the early years, since the establishment of Daming, the country's ability to deal with disasters is very poor, even this time Achieving [-] points of the Ming Dynasty is still far from passing in the eyes of Gao Yushi.

As a country with a lot of disasters, the effective famine relief measures concluded by Daming are basically three: one is to reduce or exempt taxes, which can be directly reduced or exempted, or changed or postponed, which directly reduces the pressure on farmers; the second is to let rich people pay For disaster relief, they will be commended by the government to gain greater rights and honors; the third is to directly use money or food to relieve victims, which is also the most direct and effective way.

However, from Gao Yushi's point of view, these three items are actually just covering the bottom line, that is to say, try to ensure that the victims will not starve to death. Otherwise, I'm sorry, we don't care - because we have no ability to manage it.

In his previous life, as a grassroots cadre in the Red Dynasty, Gao Yushi had a lot of experience in dealing with disasters. He also personally experienced the great flood in the Yangtze River Basin two or three years before the turn of the century.Although there is no comparison between the two eras, after experiencing the high-scoring response, he will naturally feel unsightly about Daming's response, and he hopes to make some improvements within his ability.

This time the disaster was caused by yellowing, which could easily lead to epidemics, and the epidemics would cause setbacks in spring plowing and autumn harvests. Such superposition would intensify. Therefore, Gao Yushi found that even though the cash and banknotes he brought seemed to be a lot, he calculated carefully. , It is still far from enough to promote relief and post-disaster reconstruction according to his own ideas.

Moreover, the law of economics is that investing too much currency at one time will lead to inflation. Considering the shortage of food in the disaster-stricken area, and the difficulty of getting food from the outside due to road transportation difficulties and possible epidemics in the disaster-stricken area, it is not necessary to spend money alone. Can play a good effect.

In other words, money still needs to be spent, but at the same time food is needed, neither of which is currently in short supply.

Regarding the lack of money and food, the Ming Dynasty’s consistent practice was to persuade the people to donate. Gao Yushi didn’t mind doing so, so he discussed with Zhang Yiyuan: “Fujun, the relief funds are gradually running short, but the direction of aid to North Korea and the southwest direction have also been repeatedly raised recently. It is impossible to save money and food from the emperor. Even so, the household department still has a little surplus, but it is very troublesome to transfer to Henan at this time, and it may cost [-]% or more on the way. It is not beautiful, so I plan to persuade the people to donate and attract merchants to sell food."

Zhang Yiyuan did not object, but felt that such efforts might not be enough, hesitatingly said: "If the people don't donate, what should I do? Time doesn't wait for me. Instead of wasting time and again, it is better to force the rich people to donate, and offenders will be punished. What do you think?"

Gao Wushi shook his head slightly, and said: "First persuade the people who uphold the righteousness, the people who uphold the righteousness can be powerful, but not powerful. From this, donations can flourish. If only relying on deterrence, the meager gains will not only be useless, but will be ruined." The reputation of the court and the government."

In the end, Gao Pragmatic has the final say. Although Zhang Yiyuan is not optimistic in his heart, he can only say "the elders have a good opinion".

So Gao Wushi issued a notice, which said: "...After repeated famines, the house warehouses are like washing, and the hungry people are waiting to be fed. The world is weeping for it, the emperor is sick because of it, and the neighbors and villagers need to join hands to overcome the famine.

Those who are willing to donate, whether it is silver or millet, will make a report and report.Those who produce millet are sent to the porridge factory, and those who produce silver are distributed in their own households, and they are not allowed to be mixed with official funds.Officials have no finger, people are free from creeping, according to the book inspection, depending on the amount of donations, rewards are based on merit:
Those who are the best will be awarded plaques and crowns, exempting them from corvee; those who are the best will select ten households, and then will be rewarded with handwritten calligraphy by the Ministry of the Pavilion as a reward; the best will select three households, and the Ministry of the Pavilion will play their names on the Holy One. Please praise Yubi Shudan.Those who work in porridge factories will be rewarded with the same reward. "

This incentive is not worth the cost. It almost means that the three companies that donated the most will be rewarded with inscriptions by the emperor, and the next ten will be rewarded by his high-level inscriptions.Although it has not been stated clearly, it is naturally rewarded according to the amount of "contribution" from the governor to the next level.

Although these awards are all "fake names", the officials, gentry and rich households of Ming Dynasty have always liked this set, because it is not only a kind of honor, but also a kind of showing off of status and strength. There are actually many benefits - just like many small bosses in later generations It's the same as driving a luxury car when you go out to discuss business, but a plaque written by a royal pen or a high-ranking official is more effective and has more uses.

Under such unconventional encouragement, Gao Yushi issued several announcements in succession, and invited students and village representatives from all over the country to spread the word. Not long after, donations from wealthy businessmen and wealthy households increased day by day.

As the work of introducing merchants to sell grain is advancing, because the ban on selling rice at high prices has been lifted, grain merchants from surrounding provinces have also begun to flock in. Grain boats and trucks stretch for more than [-] miles, but grain prices are decreasing day by day. Gao Pragmatic is worried Inflation has vanished invisibly.

Gao Yu listened to reports from his subordinates during the economic strategy: "The price of rice in the disaster area was originally about five taels per shi. After the opening of the grain price, all the grain merchants in the provinces were attracted. Grain and rice are concentrated in Zhongzhou, no matter how difficult it is to transfer, the price of rice has become a competition, and the average price has now dropped to eight yuan per stone."

Gao Wushi breathed a sigh of relief, and smiled rarely, and said, "Very well, I will pass on my order again, and the local governments must strictly check, and the grain merchants are not allowed to falsely report the weight, and they are not allowed to cheat on steelyards, and they are not allowed to bribe officials and people."

This time Henan Governor Zhang Yiyuan was really convinced, and praised: "Use the liberalization of high prices to attract grain merchants, and instead let them lower the price of rice on their own. Insufficient, but what to do next, please give advice from the cabinet.”

Gao Wushi waved his hand and said, "Fujun is serious. This method is not my original invention. Fortunately, there is a precedent. Now that the disaster situation has initially stabilized and the food and funds are no longer worrying, the next step should be to cure the epidemic and restore the livelihood of the victims as soon as possible. Re-cultivation, our government should use work instead of revitalization, and gradually restore order in cities and towns in various places. We will discuss the details of these matters later." Zhang Yiyuan said well.

At the same time, the victims also began to praise Gao Wu’s deeds. Some people said: “Gao Nanning was originally a great Confucian in Henan. , review corvée, improve the station... Which thing is not praised by people?"

Someone answered, "It's not just that. When Gao Nanning was in Guangxi, whenever there were rich and powerful people who harmed the people, they were clearly observed and punished according to the law. The people can farm with peace of mind and have plenty of rice. Later, many more were built for Guangxi. Industry, most of the white sugar, brown sugar, brown sugar, maltose, etc. we buy in the market are Guangxi sugar!"

"Yes, yes, I heard that the people's livelihood in Guangxi has been rich and prosperous in the past ten years. Although it is still not as good as that in Guangdong, it is no longer necessary for the imperial court to fill in the deficit of 10,000+ taels of silver every year."

"It's not just Guangxi, Liaodong is not the same! The tussah silk cotton clothes are really good things. They are not only warm to wear, not expensive to sell, but also very durable. I heard that many female workers in many tussah silk factories in Liaodong can earn five dollars a month." , Six taels of silver, which is much more than the old carpenter!"

"You are talking too far, and we have never seen it with our own eyes, but Gao Nanning has not done anything to benefit the village in our province. Not to mention, just Xinzheng Yuci and Xiangcheng Coal Mine (belonging to the Pingdingshan Mine Belt) How much tax do the four major factories, Huaiqing Iron Works and Zhengzhou Ordnance Industry, pay us in Henan every year? It is precisely because of the sufficient taxes of these four major factories that the imperial court has reduced the corvee in Henan several times in a row. This is all due to Gao Nanning Great kindness!"

"That's right, that's right, let's not talk about Yu Ci first, he can't do it without any skills, the three factories of coal mining, iron factory and ordnance industry are really good. In the past, when there were minor disasters and difficulties, the three major factories would recruit People, after going to these three major factories, no matter how you say it, you don’t have to worry about food and clothing.

In the three major factories, it is tiring, but they are paid according to the work, and the more they work, the more they earn.Don't say it's better than living on the streets, even if it's better than being exploited back and forth in the countryside, it's much better. Isn't it all thanks to Gao Nanning? "

"When you say that, it reminds me of Gao Nanning's return to his hometown 20 years ago. He passed by Wei Hui when he returned to Beijing, and he just borrowed money to help the disaster. He spent a full 30 taels. People admire it, and it is worthy of the praise of Buddhas from all families!"

It seems that this kind of dialogue has spread in Henan and even Shandong, and the popularity of high-practical people has reached a new high point.

Back to business, just as Gao Yushi expected, after a catastrophe, diseases always spread, and soon there were reports of increasing physical weakness and illness among the victims.

In fact, in the early Ming Dynasty, the imperial court set up Huimin Pharmacy Bureaus all over the country to govern and regulate the pharmaceutical industry.It is a pity that with the increasing conflict of interests and the increasing corruption of the government, Huimin Pharmacy is no longer subsidized by the court.

The collapse of household registration has also led to confusion among medical households, and self-financed operations have gradually become difficult to compete in the industry, and Huimin Pharmacy has become increasingly deserted.Although it has gone through ZTE several times, it is difficult for Huimin Pharmaceutical Bureau to regain its former style.

Gao Wushi discussed with Zhang Yiyuan this time: "I want to revitalize Huimin Pharmacy and cooperate with charitable pharmacies in various places to treat the epidemic, including of course the clinics and pharmacies affiliated to Jinghua Pharmaceutical.

In addition, I think Henan should allocate funds from the provincial treasury to select areas for reconstruction. At the same time, it should also purchase medicinal materials from various places and select good doctors to join the bureau.Oh, by the way, Fujun, since you took office in October last year, have you ever known who are the famous local doctors? "

Zhang Yiyuan couldn't think about it, he hesitated and said: "There are frequent disasters and the people are scattered. So far, I have never heard of any good doctors. I am afraid that many people will die in floods and famines, and the remaining pharmacies can only relieve the pain. Good doctors may still need to be recruited from other provinces, and now that the medicinal materials are scarce, if the medicines are imported from other provinces, the price of the medicines may also double, can we also use market methods to lower their prices?"

Gao Wushi said: "Medical materials are not as good as food, but it is not impossible. But relatively speaking, medicinal materials are easy to obtain but good doctors are hard to find. In the name of the provincial government, we should invite famous doctors from all over the world to come and treat the victims, but the doctors are paid very little. It can’t be resolved in a short while, I’m afraid I can only hope for the benevolence of the doctors. The notice needs to be written with reason, and when a doctor comes, a little investigation is needed to prevent quack doctors from mixing in.”

Sure enough, since the proclamation was issued, although many practitioners came one after another, most of them had mediocre medical skills, and some quack doctors fished in troubled waters, and were identified and dismissed.

Gao Yushi and Zhang Yiyuan are very distressed by the situation of having no good doctors. The former graduates of Jinghua Craftsman School of Medicine have already been arranged to practice in various places. Besides, they have not completed their studies, so it is hard to say how much they can play.

While waiting impatiently, he called outside the door urgently: "The famous doctor is here! The famous doctor is here!" Gao Wushi was shocked. He didn't know who came here, so he hurriedly took Zhang Yiyuan to check.Only after looking at it did he realize that the visitors were Zhang Shouren, a famous contemporary doctor, Yang Jishi and his disciples, and Xu Chunfu's Yitang Zhairen Medical Association rushed over one after another.

Gao Yushi was overjoyed, hurriedly opened the middle door, and greeted him personally.When meeting Yang Ji, he said: "I have heard about the great name of the imperial physician for a long time. It is really admirable that you rushed to the disaster area at an advanced age. I am just worried about the safety of the old imperial physician."

Yang Jishi replied: "Physicians don't avoid disasters. I am indeed old and there are still limited things I can do. However, the disciples I brought today have learned all the methods of acupuncture and moxibustion. They can be of great use."

Zhang Yiyuan said joyfully: "I have heard that Imperial Physician Yang is proficient in acupuncture and moxibustion. He pays attention to the combination of pulse and syndrome.

Gao Wushi said to Zhang Shouren again: "Mr. Zhang is also here. The Ministry is really honored. Mr. Zhang is proficient in pharmacology. The 'Eighteen Arhats' he developed are especially suitable for labor-related typhoid fever and gastrointestinal diseases. Helping each other, the victims of the disaster will be rescued, and Henan will be rescued. On behalf of the whole province of Henan, I would like to thank the two Gao Yis."

Zhang Shouren hurriedly stepped aside, cupped his hands and said, "Don't dare to do it, don't dare to do it. After the catastrophe, the epidemic will inevitably break out, and there will inevitably be panic everywhere. I would also like to help in the selection of good doctors." Gao Wushi was even more happy, thank you again .

The Yitang Zhairen Medical Association also said: "The medical association has gathered hundreds of famous doctors from all over the country. When they heard of the catastrophe in Henan, they came here to treat the victims.

Gao Wushi replied: "Yiyitang Zhairen Medical Association has strict requirements on medical skills and ethics since its establishment. It has gathered famous doctors from various provinces and is well-known in the country. This time we can come to help, and the victims of the disaster will no longer have to worry."

Later, wealthy businessmen from Beizhili and Shanxi were entrusted by the nobles of the capital to donate huge sums of money and deliver medical wealth to Henan. Pragmatism and Zhang Yiyuan thanked each other one by one.

Everything was ready, Gao Wushi and Zhang Yiyuan used the rebuilt Huimin Pharmacy and Charity Pharmacy to help the victims, prepared medicinal materials according to the prescriptions, and sent them to various places.

At the same time, they entrusted Zhang Shouren, Yang Jishi, and Yitong Zhairen Medical Association to select good doctors and lead them respectively. More than [-] people were selected from large counties and more than ten people from small counties. More than [-] disaster victims have been treated well.

On this occasion, Gao Wushi once again went to the sparse, requesting the imperial court to allow Henan to recuperate after the disaster.
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