After passing the checkpoint, the logistics department responsible for escorting the medicinal materials turned around and yelled, waving his whip and shouting: "Hurry up and hurry, the front line is already fighting. Don't think about it if you miss the hour."
The coolies pushing the cart gave a piss in their hearts, as if they were the ones who delayed it. Didn't it mean that you were unable to get out of the checkpoint and wasted time
The person in charge of escorting the things was also very angry. While yelling at everyone to go on the road, he complained to his colleagues, "It should be escorted with the food and grass, and the medicinal materials should be escorted separately. Not to mention the waste of energy. It’s so strict, there’s no food and water down there, and we’re not even allowed out of checkpoints, either there’s a problem here or there, and the problem is all on us.”
"Okay, stop complaining. Isn't this the official document from above? I heard that I have greeted the post stations and local officials along the way. No one will dare to stop us later."
"In other words, it sounds good. How many years have we been walking this road? Those oil rats who have become elites only have money in their eyes, so where is life?" He complained: "The side of the army is in charge You Yan, I heard that the last batch of medicinal materials sent to the front line, they not only checked the quantity, but also whether some medicinal materials were prepared by their medical department, you can tell if you smell it or look at it."
Made them want to replace some and couldn't do it.
Of course, they don't want to change it, but some gas consuming on the road is particularly difficult to deal with, and they have to pay something for the convenience of the road.
He felt very tired, and it took more effort to escort the things of the imperial medical office once than to escort the food and grass five times.
At this time, Wen Tiandong was also reporting the situation to Zhou Man, "... Teacher, what should I do with the two boxes of medicinal materials that were replaced?"
Man Bao said: "Write it down first. Tomorrow, a few students who are good at processing medicinal materials will be selected to deal with it."
Man Bao thought for a while and said, "I remember that Chen Banxia and Su Ye got good grades in the processing class."
Wen Tiandong smiled embarrassedly. He was not in the same class as them, so he didn't know their grades.
However, Chen Banxia's grades are good, he has been among the best in several exams, and they are all students from the same group, so he still knows.
However, Zhou Liru was the most powerful. After Zheng Gu and his group of well-established people graduated, her total score has been ranked among the top three, and she has been able to overwhelm him several times.
Man Bao said: "Let Chen Banxia and Su Ye take a few people to deal with it, and try to process the medicinal materials."
Wen Tiandong hesitated for a moment, and then said: "There is a box of astragalus, and the bottom ones inside are damp and moldy."
Man Bao's face tensed, he pursed his lips in displeasure, and finally suppressed his temper, "Pick it up and throw it away, no, bring it to me."
Seeing that she didn't lose her temper, Wen Tiandong breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly asked, "How do you make this box of astragalus?"
"Honey moxibustion, most wounded soldiers on the battlefield are related to blood loss, and honey moxibustion on Astragalus can nourish the middle and Qi," Man Bao pondered, "Write back and tell the Imperial Medical Office that the next batch of Astragalus in the medicinal materials must have seven Cheng is honey moxibustion."
"Yes." Wen Tiandong made a note and bowed to leave. When he got out of the tent, he saw Bai Shan standing outside with his hands behind his back. He was startled, bowed his head and saluted, and said respectfully, "Master... Zhang."
A smile flashed in Bai Shan's eyes, he nodded to him, took a step aside and said with a smile: "Go and do your work."
Wen Tiandong heaved a sigh of relief and left quickly.
Then Bai Shan opened the curtain and went in.
Man Bao was unhappy in his heart, but he couldn't help but smile when he saw him, and got up to meet him, "I didn't see you by His Majesty's side."
Bai Shan smiled and said, "I went to deal with business with someone, and I'll come over as soon as I'm done."
He reached out and touched her brow, trying to smooth it out, "Why are you so angry?"
Man Bao grabbed his hand, turned and sat on the chair and said, "Don't mention it, we went to count the first batch of medicinal materials delivered yesterday, and two boxes of them were exchanged, the quantity is the same, but one box of baked goods Angelica and astragalus with honey moxibustion were replaced by raw medicinal materials."
Bai Shan frowned, the value of processed medicinal materials and raw medicinal materials is different, and the medicinal properties are also very different, some raw medicinal materials are even poisonous.
Man Bao said: "Raw medicinal materials and processed medicinal materials are used differently, and their effects are also different. Fortunately, Wen Tiandong and the others checked carefully. Hmph, those people spread a layer of processed medicinal materials on top, and the bottom is full of raw medicinal materials. The medicinal materials listed on the list are also processed. If the person who catches the medicine is not paying attention, the raw medicinal materials will be used as processed... "
Man Bao gritted his teeth. Huang Qisheng's medicine can benefit the body, reduce swelling, detoxify and promote muscle growth, while honey moxibustion can nourish the middle and Qi, and treat internal injuries and blood collapse. The effect and usage are completely different.
Bai Shan frowned and asked, "Have you reported it yet?"
Man Bao sneered and said: "There are at least four batches of medicinal materials in the back. Wen Tiandong asked the escort and said that if they don't give some benefits on the way, the medicinal materials will not be delivered at all. I don't care if what they say is true. False, write this down in advance, and settle accounts later in autumn."
Bai Shan nodded, "It is true that fighting is the most important thing at this time. As long as one of these four batches of medicinal materials is not delivered in time, you will be short of medicine."
Man Bao nodded, "But I'm not a vegetarian, I've already complained to His Majesty."
Zhou Man was not a vegetarian, and neither was the emperor. Although what she said was cryptic and she didn't complain explicitly, but just after the battle, not many people were injured, and it was time to urgently need a second batch of medicine.
There must have been a problem with the first batch of medicine, so she asked for trouble with the second batch of medicine.
So the emperor couldn't help but turned his head and asked Zhao Guogong, "Is there a problem with food and grass?"
Zhao Guogong said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I'm watching. I don't dare to go too far. This is not the time to pursue it."
Food and grass must be requisitioned from the local area.
Zhao Guogong said: "If Your Majesty is not happy, let's settle it after the fact. At this time, stability is the priority."
The emperor nodded and said sullenly, "As long as they don't go too far, I will turn a blind eye."
At this time, nothing is as important as the Eastern Expedition.
Zhao Guogong knew that it was because of Zhou Man's complaint today. He smiled and said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Zhou is still young, and the wind is going smoothly. He has never experienced the dangers outside, so he can't bear any grievances."
The emperor asked: "What wronged her? The local government withheld her medicinal materials?"
"Not really." The smile on Zhao Guogong's face also faded, and he said, "Perhaps they also know that Lord Zhou is a celebrity in front of His Majesty, so they didn't dare to go too far, and only exchanged two boxes of medicine for her, but I heard that she also I was so angry that I kicked the box angrily when I checked it out, and locked up the escort, and asked for a long time before releasing him."
Of course, this matter in the army cannot be hidden from Zhao Guogong. It depends on whether he wants to let people know that he knows.
Obviously, he pretended to be deaf and dumb in this matter, obviously not wanting to make a big fuss.