Little Dandy, He's a Little Good

With the queen's funeral completely over, the capital gradually returned to its former calm.

But Rong Zhuo didn't dare to slack off at all, after sending away the caravan that explored the road, he followed Duan Chengxing to start planning the next thing.

Formal caravans require a lot of people, vehicles and horses, so in addition to ready-made medicines, they also need to buy vehicles and horses and some sundries needed by the caravan in advance.For this reason, Duan Chengxing specially gave Rong Zhuo a Zhuangzi of the Duan family in the suburbs of Beijing temporarily, and asked him to arrange the caravan's horses, personnel and follow-up reserve medicinal materials.

In order to create a sense of ceremony, Rong Zhuo and Duan Zheng thought about naming their caravan.

Neither of the brothers had much literary talent, and after tossing for a long time, they only got half of their respective names, one Shan and the other Huo.

At the beginning, they said they would call it Shanhuo Caravan, because Duan Zheng was older than Rong Zhuo, and wanted to be in the front row, but then he called it unlucky, so he changed it to Volcano Caravan.

Rong Qinghuai frowned when he heard the name, and couldn't stand it anymore, so he took the homonym of Duan Zheng's Zheng character and Rong character, changed it to Zhengrong Caravan, and even brought a plaque and hung it at Zhuangzi's door .

Later, Yu Jingdu was very upset when he learned that the caravan was named after Rong Zhuo and Duan Zheng.

But the name was chosen by Rong Qinghuai, so he didn't have much to say, so he could only bully Rong Zhuo for a while that night, and decided that after everything was over, he must build a new caravan for Rong Zhuo, and then the name would be changed. He came to fetch it.

"Why are you so jealous?" Rong Zhuo said helplessly, "Duan Zheng is my cousin, we are brothers."

"Brothers are not relatives. If you are a girl, you can marry him, you know?"

"But I'm not a girl." Rong Zhuo said, "My cousin's girlfriend lives in this courtyard, it's not like you don't know."

Yu Jingdu raised his hand to caress the corners of his reddened eyes, and asked cautiously, "Unhappy? Do you think I'm too mean?"

"No." Rong Zhuo is too busy these days, rarely sees him, and doesn't want to make trouble with him.

And even though Yu Jingdu was jealous, he didn't do anything excessive, so he didn't have to be unhappy.

"I have arranged all the people in the caravan. No matter how many people you need, you can go directly to the middleman, and follow the rules of the company's previous employment of employees, and do everything you can." Yu Jingdu said .

The people arranged for Rong Zhuo are all his own secret guards and followers who have never been seen, so as to ensure that others cannot find any clues from the identities of these people.In other words, the net worth of these people is clean, and no connection with Yu Jingdu can be found.

"At that time, remember to account for all their wages, but you don't need to pay the money. If you don't know what to do, you can ask your uncle, he will teach you." Yu Jingdu said.

Rong Zhuo didn't expect that Yu Jingdu would even think about such details for him, and he was very concerned.

"Are you going to Zhuangzi again tomorrow?" Yu Jingdu asked him.

"No." Rong Zhuo said, "Tomorrow, I will go to the Song family drug store and discuss some things with the shopkeeper Song."

Yu Jingdu gently kneaded his ear with one hand, "Can you tell me first?"

"I counted the days. I guess it will be July or August when the first batch of caravans come back from Beijiang. I don't know when the war will start. I always feel that the time is too passive, so I want to make some plans first." Rong Zhuo said.

The movements of Yu Jingdu's hands paused, as if he wanted to say something, but held back.

"how do you want to do it?"

"I want to start in the next few days, and let shopkeeper Song help to promote our patented medicines in major pharmacies in the capital." Rong Zhuo said: "In order to build momentum, in the first month of our patented medicines promotion, anyone who is willing to use the patented medicines All patients only need to pay [-]% of the drug cost. We will distribute [-]% of the [-]% of the drug cost to the medical center and pharmacy, and only take [-]% of it.”

Yu Jingdu raised his eyebrows, "Business at a loss?"

"In the short term, it will be a loss." Rong Zhuo said: "And I mentioned this idea to Shopkeeper Song before, and he is willing to share part of the cost with us, so that we will lose less."

Rong Zhuo's idea, if it can drive the habit of using proprietary medicines among the common people, their business can continue in the future.Shopkeeper Song also took a fancy to this, so he was willing to get involved in this matter.

"I want to make the momentum bigger in this month, and it's best to spread it to everyone in the capital." Rong Zhuo said: "At that time, you can do me a favor and see if you can let the people from the Tai Hospital find a chance Your Majesty made a premise that there is no need for him to do anything, as long as His Majesty knows about it."

In other words, Rong Zhuo did these things just to pave the way for future events.

Wait for the news of the border war to come, and then implement according to Rong Qinghuai's plan.

After thinking for a while, Yu Jingdu agreed without saying anything.

However, when he mentioned this matter to Imperial Physician Wu the next day, he still said a few more words.

It is rare for Rong Zhuo to take the initiative to ask him for help, and he doesn't want to be too perfunctory.

Therefore, when the major medical centers and pharmacies in the capital began to vigorously promote patented medicines, the Imperial Hospital also produced several patented medicines.

This day the emperor ate too much and was a bit stagnant, so Laifu sent someone to invite the imperial physician, and it was Wu imperial physician who came to see him.

In the past, for these minor ailments of the emperor, the imperial doctor Wu usually prescribed a decoction, but today he presented the emperor with a new Xiaoshi pill made by the imperial hospital.The Xiaoshi pill tastes sour and sweet, and the taste of the medicine is not strong in the mouth, which is much more comfortable than drinking soup.

After taking his Xiaoshi pill, the emperor was a little curious and couldn't help asking a few questions.Physician Wu then told the emperor what was going on outside the palace, and said that there are medical clinics promoting patented medicines among the people, so he also followed suit and made some simple patented medicines.

"Although this patented medicine has a slight limitation on the symptoms, it saves the trouble of decocting and boiling medicine, and it is quite convenient to deal with some common diseases." Wu Taiyi said: "The lower official also had this idea before, but we The palace is no better than the common people, and the imperial hospital is still fully staffed, so this matter has been left behind."

"This pill is really convenient, especially when you go out. It doesn't take up much space on your body." The emperor looked at the pill for digestion again, "Which medical center outside the palace did this?"

"It was the lead of the Song family drug store." Wu Taiyi said: "But it seems that it is not the person from the drug store who brought up the matter, but two young people from the Duan family business, saying that they want to make medicines and sell them elsewhere... and even did it. A caravan, looks decent."

The emperor raised his eyebrows, "I remember that the young master of the Duan family is a dandy, right? Has he reformed?"

"Your Majesty, have you forgotten? Young Master Duan's cousin is the son of Rong Qinghuai. He was Ji Xiunian's favorite student before, but he wandered around for a while later." Lai Fu reminded: "Xu is the son of the Rong family. The young master has had enough fun and plans to do something serious."

The emperor nodded when he heard the words, "I remember that Rong Zhuo, she was pretty. He was the one who saved the life of the third child on the third birthday, right?"

"It's him." Lai Fu hurriedly said, "Your Majesty didn't look at it. At that time, His Highness's face turned purple from holding back, and that young master Rong quickly got rid of the snack that was stuck in His Highness's throat. The old slave is afraid now when he thinks about it."

"It's thanks to him." The emperor said: "It seems that this Rong Zhuo doesn't want to take the imperial examination, but is obsessed with medical skills?"

Physician Wu smiled when he heard the words, and didn't know what to say, so he didn't answer.

"This young man saved Lao Ba's life, and I haven't even thought about rewarding him." The emperor thought for a while, and said to Laifu: "Well, tomorrow you will have someone announce him to the palace, and I will see if he wants to go to the palace." What kind of reward, rewarding him with something, can be regarded as repaying the life-saving kindness for Lao Ba."

Laifu hurriedly agreed after hearing the words.

That night, Rong Zhuo learned about it from Yu Jingdu.

"Your Majesty wants to see me? What does he do when he sees me?" Rong Zhuo walked around the room in a broken state, and said to Yu Jingdu, "I asked you to help someone to mention it. Why did he want to see me after so long? ?”

"He just remembered that you saved Cen'er's life, so he wanted to reward you with something." Yu Jingdu comforted.

Because of the Queen's passing away, this matter has never been taken care of, otherwise, with the emperor's behavior, Rong Zhuo must have been rewarded long ago.

"Could it be that he knows about us?" Rong Zhuo looked worried, "He let me enter the palace to test me, right? If he knows about us, will he kill me?"

Yu Jingdu grabbed the man, and then sat on the low couch with him in his arms.

"Don't worry, he doesn't know anything." Yu Jingdu said, "With me here, what are you afraid of?"

Rong Zhuo frowned, wondering if he wasn't afraid?

I am not afraid that it is impossible for me to have an affair with someone else's son every night.

"Listen to me, Xiao Zhuo." Yu Jingdu held his face and forced him to look at himself, "Don't panic, he doesn't know anything. You can't be like this when you go to see him tomorrow, or he will get suspicious. "

"But I'm afraid." Rong Zhuo said.

"Then think about something else and divert your attention."

"Thinking about something else?"

"Your Majesty is very generous. He said he would reward you this time. Don't you seize the opportunity to hit him?" Yu Jingdu said, "Based on what I know about him, although he has already decided to give it to you." A reward, but after seeing you, he will definitely ask you what you want."

"Then what should I say?" Rong Zhuo asked.

"If it's someone else, it's mostly a refusal." Yu Jingdu said: "But you don't have to care about the other person, you can ask him for a reward. As long as the request is not excessive, you should be careful when you ask it. Not annoyed, but happy."

Rong Zhuo's eyes lit up, "Can I ask for anything?"

"Don't ask for things that are too vulgar, not for money, not for official positions." Yu Jingdu said: "I can't even ask for [-]%."

"Who will want you?" Rong Zhuo blushed and was amused by him.

But in this way, Rong Zhuo really can't care about being afraid.

That night, he was so excited that he didn't sleep in the middle of the night, thinking about how to make the emperor "let the blood out".

In the afternoon of the next day, people really came to the palace.

Rong Zhuo pretended not to know, and followed the visitor into the palace with a nervous look.

It was not the first time he had met the emperor, but no matter how many times he had met him, he still felt nervous.

After all, this person is the Ninth Five-Year Supreme in this dynasty, and he can kill people without a place to bury him with just a word of mouth.

More importantly, Rong Zhuo and Yu Jingdu are together, so seeing him makes him feel guilty.

"It looks calmer than last year." The emperor said.

Rong Zhuo forced a smile, exuding a tense breath all over his body.

However, his appearance was not abrupt in the eyes of the emperor. When ordinary people saw the emperor, which one would they not be in awe of?

"I heard that you are now in the medicine business?" the emperor asked him.

"Your Majesty, what Cao Min wants to do is a caravan, and the business of finished medicine is only a small part of it." Rong Zhuo replied politely.

The emperor didn't seem very interested in these details, and asked again: "Laifu said that you saved the life of the eighth prince that day, do you know medical skills?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, the grass people have only read some miscellaneous books and don't know much about medical skills." Rong Zhuo said: "That day, the Eighth Prince was lucky enough to save His Highness, it was only because of the blessings of the Eighth Prince that he was blessed by heaven, not the grass people's credit."

"Sure enough, you have matured a lot. I remember that when I met you last year, you were not so disciplined." The emperor said.

Rong Zhuo thought for a while, but couldn't think of why he was unruly. He thought that the emperor must have heard his rumors and had a bad impression of him.

"Anyway, you saved Lao Ba's life, and I will reward you." The emperor asked, "Tell me, what do you want."

Rong Zhuo smiled embarrassingly, "The grassroots are just a little effort, how can I ask His Majesty for a reward?"

"Don't worry about it. I said I would reward you, so I will reward you. Just mention it, don't be embarrassed." The emperor said generously.

Rong Zhuo thought about it for a while, then asked in a low voice, "Can I mention anything?"

Seeing his appearance, the emperor found it quite amusing, and said with a smile: "Anything is fine, I promise you everything."

When he said this, he didn't mean that he could give anything, but he expected that no one would dare to make excessive demands in front of him.

And as a superior, he likes this feeling of "gift".

In particular, many things are not worth mentioning in his opinion, but those who have been rewarded can be grateful.

"The grass people want three things." Rong Zhuo said.

The emperor asked curiously, "Which three things?"

"First, how many prescriptions does the grassroots want from the Imperial Hospital?" Rong Zhuo said, "Of course they are all ordinary prescriptions, and will not involve the secret recipes of the Imperial Hospital. We have some medicines that have not been refined smoothly , it would be even better if it is convenient for the imperial physician to help guide one or two."

The emperor didn't expect that he would really make a request, and he made it so specific.

"Sure." The emperor said: "Let Imperial Physician Wu take care of this matter. He has very senior qualifications in the Imperial Hospital, so he will definitely be able to help you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Rong Zhuo hurriedly bowed to the emperor.

"What about the second?" the emperor asked again.

"Secondly, the method used by Caomin to save His Highness the Eighth Highness was not difficult to learn, but it can save lives in times of crisis." Rong Zhuo said: "If His Majesty allows, I can find someone to draw a brochure and promote it in various state capitals Enough."

The emperor was stunned, and the look he looked at Rong Zhuo added a little bit of surprise.

He didn't expect the young man in front of him to have such a mind to help the world.

"Third..." Rong Zhuo blushed, and whispered: "Caomin hasn't thought it over yet, can you bring it up after you think it over?"

He learned this trick from TV dramas. When encountering an expert who makes a wish, he must leave room for himself, and don't use up all his wishes at once.

In fact, he has already thought about what to mention, but the timing is not right now.

But last night Yu Jingdu helped him carefully analyze the emperor's temperament, and he figured out that these requests of his would probably not be rejected.

Sure enough, the emperor laughed out loud after hearing what he said. Not only was he not unhappy, but he found it quite interesting.

"You child, no wonder Ji Xiunian likes you." The emperor said: "It's a pity, if you didn't abandon your studies and go into business, it would be nice to come to me after your exams."

Rong Zhuo smiled embarrassedly, and saluted the emperor again.

"Success, I promise you, we will talk about it after you think it over." The emperor said.

Rong Zhuo heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this, and secretly thought that Yu Jingdu really understood him, the emperor's father.

That day, after Rong Zhuo left, the emperor still had a smile in his eyes.

He had met Rong Zhuo several times before, but at that time he only remembered that this young man was pretty, and he didn't pay attention to others.

Looking at it now, I realize that the other party is really interesting.

"You said that the kid from the Rong family is so interesting, how come the third child just doesn't deal with him?" the emperor said to Laifu.

Lai Fu smiled, and said helplessly: "Forgive me for presumptuousness, His Royal Highness Yan Wang is a cold-tempered person, and there are really not many people in the court who he can like. It is reasonable for him to look down on Young Master Rong."

"The people in their ranks are more or less a little bit of this kind of problem. They look down on scholars." The emperor smiled, "The second thing that the Rong family boy said is simply left to the third child. He will be the prince in the future. The people who benefit the common people should participate more in this kind of thing.”

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