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The Qinhuai River becomes more beautiful as the night goes on, with the sound of oars, lights, moonlight and waves, creating a night scene that is as magical as a dream. The piano and flute ensembles from the passing flower boats echo on the river, and beauties laugh and scholars chant, weaving stories of talented men and beautiful women.
Yang Zhi and Qiao'er and other girls were in the upper cabin enjoying the beautiful scenery on the river, passing flowers and plants, and drinking a little. With Qiao'er around, they would never be lonely. Yang Zhi, who was out for the first time to enjoy the night view of Qinhuai, felt a little nervous, but also full of joy.
After all, she was the queen who ruled the country. Once such a thing reached the ears of the ministers, it would inevitably lead to a lot of rumors.
But Qin Mu didn't come out to drink wine, he brought her out, which showed that he had her in his heart. Besides, with her personality, she didn't want to go against his wishes.
Yun Qiaoer lost the grass-eating contest with Momo and was punished to drink a small glass of wine. This wine was actually a sweet brew with a little alcohol content, but very low, and tasted sweet.
"Momo is cheating. I always lose. I don't want to play anymore. I don't want to play anymore. If Ruoru comes, you must beat her."
Back then, Yun Qiaoer was fostered in Ganzhou government office for a long time. She was teased a lot because she couldn't tell Momo and Ruoruo apart. This girl is sometimes very smart and sometimes a little silly. Because of this, she is popular with both men and women.
Momo Ruoruo was also familiar with her, so she didn't care what Xiang Fei was now. Momo immediately pinched her and said, "You are the one who is cheating. You blame others when you lose."
"Hehe... I've already lost, but you still don't allow me to talk? Then if you lose, I'll let you talk about me too... Ruoruo, come and help me get revenge."
Yun Qiao pulled Ruoruo and threw herself into Yang Zhi's arms with a giggle, struggling against her like a little pig. Yang Zhi couldn't help but pat her and said angrily, "Silly girl, I'm not your big brother Qin."
"Sister." Yun Qiaoer leaned over to Yang Zhi's ear and whispered. "Sister, don't worry, it's all out, there's no point in worrying. Sister, I tell you, His Majesty didn't do anything bad last time, he just... "
"What is it?"
"that is... ... "
"If you don't say anything, I won't listen."
"He just listened to some music on the boat, and then we lay down under the window to enjoy the view, and then... we fell asleep here, that's it, we didn't do anything else."
Seeing her hesitation, Yang Zhi couldn't help but laugh.
A few days ago, Qin Mu brought Qiao'er out and, for the first time ever, he did not return to the palace all night. He only sent someone to tell her not to worry.
In fact, Yang Zhi didn't think much about this matter, she was just worried about his safety.
"Your Majesty asked you to tell me, right?"
"No, it doesn't matter if you don't believe me."
"You!" Yang Zhi pinched her pouty lips and smiled, "How could I not believe you? But sometimes, you have to help persuade His Majesty. Even if he wants to drink wine, I don't care. But he is the king of a country after all, and it is not safe to stay overnight on a boat. You only know how to play, why don't you think about his safety?"
"Oh, I...sister, I was wrong."
On the lower deck, Qin Mu could not help but nod frequently after listening to Tao Ze's words. He thought of the reform of separation of medicine and pharmacy in later generations, which had been long-awaited but always difficult to implement.
The reason for this is not the technical difficulties in specific operations. The key is that the vested interest groups have formed a huge and solid network that is impenetrable. It is not easy to break through the layers of resistance from the vested interest groups.
However, if Daqin wants to separate medical care from pharmacy now, there will be no resistance from vested interest groups and it only needs to consider the technical operational difficulties.
Qin Mu thought for a while and said, "Brother Tao's idea of separating medicine and pharmacy is very innovative, but in practice, there may be many problems to be solved. What do you think about this, Brother Tao?"
Tao Ze and Li Yuan are not stupid. They were brought here by force. The people who brought them here were very mysterious. At that time, they asked for help from the soldiers of the Five Cities Bingmasi who were patrolling the streets, but the soldiers of the Five Cities Bingmasi did not dare to intervene.
From this, it can be imagined that Qin Mu's identity is not simple, but they did not expect that Qin Mu is the current emperor. After all, Qin Mu is known as the "sage king" among the people. Tao Ze and Li Yuan did not dare to imagine that the emperor would appear on the painted boat on the Qinhuai River at dawn, and they only thought he was a high-ranking official in the court.
Tao Ze had a strong sense of self-esteem. Although he had no intention of currying favor with the powerful, Qin Mu left a very good impression on him. Secondly, his family was a beneficiary of the medical insurance system. He was very concerned about this and had done a lot of research and thinking. Qin Mu's question was like scratching his itch.
"Brother Qin is right. There are indeed many difficulties in implementing the separation of medicine and pharmacy. But if our Great Qin wants to implement a medical insurance system, it is absolutely not possible to separate medicine and pharmacy. Otherwise, it will not take long for the system to be like what Master Li said, with many problems. Not only will it be difficult for ordinary people to truly benefit, but it will also drag down the national treasury.
I have thought about it carefully and feel that the biggest difficulty is that once the separation of medicine and pharmacy is implemented, public hospitals will lose their income from medicine and it will be difficult to maintain their normal operation. Most of the funds will probably have to be allocated by the court to continue to operate..."
Li Yuan couldn't help but interrupt and said, "Tao Ze, aren't you talking nonsense? Let me tell you, things are far from as simple as you think. Now most of the county towns have only three or five drugstores in total. In some counties, even all drugstores are opened by a drug merchant. Once medicine and pharmacy are separated and public hospitals no longer sell drugs, the prices of drugs in private drugstores in these counties will immediately increase, and may even double.
If the government also set up a medicine shop, they would definitely deliberately lower the price so that you can't survive. These tricks are obvious, but there are still many tricks they have in secret.
As a result, the court's public hospitals need a lot of money to maintain, and the medicine sector is also losing money. The medical insurance premiums of the lower households are borne by the court, and the insurance premiums paid by the middle and upper households are just a drop in the bucket. The court can bear the cost of a few counties, but if it is rolled out across the country, I am sure it will be a bottomless pit. "
Qin Mu smiled bitterly and said, "According to what you said, Brother Li, this medical insurance system cannot be implemented?"
"It's difficult. The current emperor is a good emperor who is willing to help the people, but I'm afraid the court is not strong enough. In my opinion, instead of implementing this medical insurance system, it would be better to directly reduce some taxes for the lower households. This is convenient and cost-effective. Whether you are sick or not, everyone can get a good result, and everyone will be happy."
I have to say that although Li Yuan is not good at studying, he is definitely not a fool. He is a bit cynical, but he is well versed in folk ways and what he says makes sense.
When Qin Mu first met him, he saw him lose control of his emotions over a porcelain doll and whipped Tao Ze in public. At that time, Qin Mu also thought that he was narrow-minded and making a fuss out of nothing.
After getting on the boat, I asked Tao Ze and found out that the porcelain doll was left by his dead mother. Li Yuan probably had a strong Oedipus complex and he always treated the porcelain doll as a treasure, which was why he lost control of his emotions.
Tao Ze is obviously not a nerd. He was able to think of separating medical care and pharmacy. This alone is worthy of praise.
When seeing a problem, Tao Ze's personality is to face it head on, while Li Yuan's personality is to try to circumvent it or find another way. The difference between the two people's personalities is also very distinct and quite interesting.
Qin Mu picked up the wine glass and said, "I am very happy to meet you two brothers today. Come, let's drink this cup together."
"We are also honored to meet Brother Qin. Please come in, Brother Qin." Li Yuan is good at observing people's words and expressions. Qin Mu's words and actions naturally reveal a calm temperament of having been in a high position for a long time. What's more rare is that he is quite easy-going, which makes Li Yuan want to make friends with this mysterious person.
"By the way, Brother Li just said that he came to the capital to visit your lacquerware shop. Where is your lacquerware shop? I'll go have a drink with you when I'm free."
"That's great, Brother Qin. My lacquerware shop is just 20 steps west of the north bank of Wende Bridge, Suian Lacquerware Shop. Brother Qin, please come when you are free."
"Hahaha, okay, just don't blame me for bothering you then, Brother Li."
"How can that be possible?"
"It's hard to say. Brother Tao said that you have been a naughty kid since you were little, hahaha..."
"Oh, my image is completely ruined. Brother Qin, don't listen to his nonsense. This guy deserves a beating. He has no right to criticize me."
Now it was Tao Ze's turn to feel embarrassed. Indeed, everyone had the right to say that Li Yuan loved to cheat, but he did not.
Qin Mu looked at this pair of guys who grew up together and found them very interesting.
Let's say they are brothers. Li Yuan has always treated Tao Ze as his follower and bullied him at every turn. Tao Ze has also always called Li Yuan "Master Li", which seems very distant.
You might say they are not brothers, but they are more helpful than real brothers at critical moments. One of them gets beaten to collect money for medicine, and the other one, after being whipped, turns around and desperately protects the Master Li he mentioned.
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ps: There will be three updates today, brothers, our anus has been stabbed, let's roar, stand up, those who have monthly tickets, please give some quickly, those who don't have monthly tickets, please exchange your horses with five-colored horses and furs worth thousands of gold for monthly tickets, please give me a whip to stop the flow of water, and if you get one thousand dollars, I will treat you brothers to a trip to see the moon for nine days!
Three cheers for the monthly ticket!
.(To be continued..)
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