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  Linji Pharmacy opened, and several major pharmacies and medical halls in the capital, led by Detian Hall, came to congratulate Mingyun's friends and those who wanted to get acquainted with Mingyun took this opportunity to come and celebrate. Lin Lan himself had many acquaintances among the noble women in Beijing, and those who were familiar brought those who were not familiar to join in the excitement, so the scene was quite grand.

  It's been a busy day, but fortunately everything went smoothly.

  At night, Lin Lan sat under the lamp and looked at the list of gifts that Fu An had organized, occasionally bursting out laughing.

  Li Ming allowed herself to drink tea leisurely, and couldn't help but laugh at her little miser's appearance: "You've been watching for a long time, keep watching."

  Lin Lan didn't think much of it: "I like it, I'm happy."

  Jade said: "Second Master, your luggage is all ready."

  Li Mingyu nodded: "Don't pack too much or too little, this young master will be back soon."

  Yu Rong smiled and said: "Everything is prepared according to Second Young Madam's instructions."

  Lin Lan raised her head and asked, "What time will we set off tomorrow?"

  "It's not too early, let's set off at dawn!"

  Lin Lan smiled and said: "Can you help me with something first?"

  Li Mingyun smiled slightly: "What's wrong?"

  Lin Lan put down the tray and walked over, sitting next to him: "I've been thinking about this for a few days, and now I've decided to donate 3,000 Bao Ning pills, 3,000 Huixiang pills, and 3,000 Liu Shen pills to the Pingxi army. Think about it, when the army arrives in the southwest, it will be almost summer, and the summer in the southwest is hot and humid, which will definitely not suit the northern soldiers. When the time comes, there will be many people suffering from heatstroke and malaria. These few medicines are the most suitable, let the military doctor bring them as a precaution. As for you, we can also say that we have made a contribution to the country. As for me, Lin Ji has just opened up, although it's not difficult to stand firm in the capital, but if I want to quickly expand my influence in the shortest time, then this is the best way to do it. It's a win-win situation!"

  Yu Rong muttered softly: "Nine thousand pills, how much silver will that be?"

  Lin Lan smiled and said, "This is beyond my understanding. As long as these few medicines make a name for themselves, when the time comes, the benefits we get will not be just 9,000 yuan, but maybe even 9 million yuan."

  Li Mingyu pondered for a moment, a hint of a smile of approval at the corner of his mouth: "That means... you want me to help deliver these 9,000 pills tomorrow?"

  Lin Lan nodded vigorously: "Today the people from the Jingbo Hou Mansion came, I asked them and they said that in three days the army will set out, by the time we return they may have already left."

  Li Mingyun smiled: "Okay! Tomorrow I'll go to Jingbo Houfu first and then to Tianjin." As long as she doesn't mention going to the epidemic area again, everything is negotiable. And, in all sincerity, Lan'er's abacus calculation was very good. Extremely good.

  Lin Lan was delighted and wanted to kiss him, but suddenly remembered that Yu Rong was still in the house, so she forcibly restrained herself: "That's great. I've already prepared the medicine, let Old Wu take it out tomorrow."

  The next day, the couple went to the pharmacy early. Lin Lan asked Old Wu to take out the medicine boxes and have someone move them onto the horse carriage. She also attached a note explaining the effects and usage of these medicines, as well as a package of her own specially prepared Wujibai Feng Wan. This was Lin Lan's next step in preparing to launch this new product, first sending it to Qiao Yunshui for trial use.

  "This packet of medicine is for Madame Hou. It's a good tonic that nourishes the blood, just have Master Hou pass it on to her and she'll understand." Lin Lan instructed, recalling the last time she visited Qiao Yunxiu, who had mentioned that her menstrual cycle wasn't very regular, and would occasionally experience hot flashes. At the time, Lin Lan had thought of the Wujigong Fengwan medicine, and promised Qiao Yunxiu that she would make some for her when she returned.

  Li Mingyun handed it over to Wenshan, and Lin Lan reminded him a few more times to be careful on the road and come back early. Li Mingyun responded one by one, letting her rest assured, also reminding her to pay attention to the old witch, don't get taken advantage of, if anything happens just push it onto him, no big deal.

  Lin Lan again reminded Wen Shan and Dong Zi to take good care of the young master, and the two of them resolutely guaranteed that they would definitely take good care of the young master, not letting him go to places he shouldn't go, and serving him with comfort and ease just like when he was at home.

  Li Mingyu gave them a stern warning: "Stop flattering me, when have I ever relied on you guys? When have I ever gone to places I shouldn't go?"

  "Dongzi chuckled and said: 'Isn't this what you wanted to hear, Second Young Mistress? To put your mind at ease!'"

  Lin Lan covered her mouth and smiled lightly: "Alright, stop being a smart aleck, properly serving the young master is the right thing to do."

  Li Mingyun first went to the residence of Jing Bo Hou and had someone announce his arrival. Immediately, someone came to invite him in, saying that the master was waiting for him in the study.

  It so happened that the Fourth Prince was also present. The Marquis of Jingbo was a low-key person who kept a distance from several princes, neither too close nor too far, and the Fourth Prince had long wanted to win him over. This time, following the Marquis of Jingbo on the expedition was an opportunity, so he came every day to discuss the matter of pacifying the rebellion.

  Upon seeing Li Mingyun, the fourth prince seemed delighted: "I heard that Lin's shop opened yesterday and I wanted to personally go congratulate them, but unfortunately, military duties have been keeping me busy."

  Li Mingyu hastily cupped his hands and bowed, saying: "Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness. I am unworthy of such treatment."

  "Jingbo Marquis Wen smiled warmly and said: 'Mrs. Li's medical skills are superb, and she also has such a kind and patriotic heart, which is admirable and worthy of praise.'"

  The fourth prince said: "What the Marquis said is absolutely right, if everyone in our dynasty has the same spirit as Mr. and Mrs. Li, who would dare to offend our dynasty? When I return to report to the Emperor, I will definitely heavily reward them."

  Li Ming humbly said: "Your humble servant is terrified, your humble servant and his wife have only slightly exerted their meager efforts, and actually do not deserve Your Excellency's lavish praise."

  "Ah... Lord Li, you don't have to be modest. Yesterday, I was just discussing with the Fourth Prince that our army is heading south, and we're worried that the soldiers might not adapt to the local climate. How fortunate that Lin's pharmacy sent over some good medicine today, which has solved our pressing problem." Duke Jingbo laughed and said.

  Li Ming smiled humbly and sat down at Jingbo Hou's invitation, who also ordered someone to serve tea.

  "I've long wanted to have a conversation with Mr. Li, and today I finally got my wish." The Fourth Prince paused for a moment, then asked: "I wonder what insights Mr. Li has on this large-scale military expedition to the south?" The Fourth Prince knew that most of the civil officials were in favor of surrendering.

  Li Ming said, "The Emperor has already given the order, dare he say that this move is not advisable?" Li Ming looked at Jingbo Hou's expression, and Jingbo Hou hastily nodded in agreement. In fact, a few days ago, he had a conversation with Jingbo Hou during the dispersal of the court. After some deliberation, Li Ming cautiously said: "The Miao people are rebelling, the southwest is not peaceful, which has also stirred up the Tibetans and the Baiyi, if the rebellion is not put down, the southwest will be in danger! However, I have heard that the Miao people are brave and skilled in battle, they also use the dense forests and mountains as a shield, it's feared that surrounding and attacking them will not be easy..."

  The fourth prince had long considered this and confidently said: "I don't believe that an army of 200,000 can't annihilate a mere tens of thousands of Miao people."

  Li Ming said, "Your Highness is brave and heroic, and the Marquis has experienced a hundred battles. It's no problem to eliminate a few Miao people, but if Tubo and Baiyi take advantage of the situation to launch an attack..."

  The fourth prince sneered: "I'm afraid they won't come, if they dare to come, the soldiers of our dynasty are not made of mud, and we will definitely make them have no return."

  Jing Bo Hou sighed inwardly, thinking that the fourth prince was young and vigorous, but also too eager for success and overly impulsive.

  "Li Xueshi's analysis of the situation is very thorough, but I wonder if there is a good strategy?" asked Jing Bo Hou slowly.

  Li Mingyu smiled slightly: "Good strategy, I dare not, it's just a humble opinion of the minister. According to my knowledge, our dynasty's policy towards the Miao people is quite severe. The taxes and levies imposed on the Miao people are several times those of the Han people. Similarly, when they violate the law, the punishment received by the Miao people is also much more severe than that of the Han people. I think this is the reason why the Miao people are restless. Moreover, the Miao people are brave and good at fighting, not afraid of death. If a large army approaches, they will surely fight to the death. Even if our army wins, it will have to pay a heavy price. In my opinion, the Miao people are like a fierce tiger. Instead of wasting energy fighting the tiger, why not train the tiger and use it to deal with Tubo and Baiyi? Wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone?"

  A hint of approval flashed in Jing Bo's eyes.

  The fourth prince hesitated and said: "In that case, if the imperial court sends an envoy to persuade them to surrender, would it still be necessary to mobilize a large army to march south?"

  "Absolutely not, absolutely not! The Tibetans and the hundred barbarians have been eyeing our dynasty for more than a day or two. Even if there were no Miao people rebelling, they would take advantage of the Western Turks' invasion to intervene, and wouldn't give them a painful lesson. They won't be satisfied unless they are given one. Your Highness wants to achieve a great merit, this is an excellent opportunity. Your Highness can secretly send someone to persuade them to surrender first, then lead the army southward with a show of force, pretending to quell the rebellion, and lure the Tibetans into sending troops. When the time comes, Your Highness will release the Miao people, this fierce tiger... This way, you can pacify the unrest without losing a single soldier or general, and add another wing to your army, striking at the Tibetans with great force. This is an extraordinary achievement!"

  The fourth prince's eyes lit up involuntarily, Ah! It's better to tame a tiger than to fight it, make a show of fighting the tiger, lure the snake out of its hole, and then annihilate it in one fell swoop, how wonderful!

  Jing Bo Hou looked at the changing expression of the fourth prince, and his lips slightly raised. These words had been circulating in his mind for a long time, and he had also tried to probe them, but the fourth prince was eager to make achievements and couldn't listen to them. Today, Li Ming Yun happened to come, and the fourth prince listened patiently, so it can be said that the same words, spoken by different people, have vastly different effects.

  The fourth prince slapped the table, stood up, walked back and forth excitedly, stopped after a moment, and stared at Li Mingyun with piercing eyes: "Li scholar, this move is wonderful - come on, let's discuss it in detail."

  Li Mingyu also secretly let out a sigh of relief. He had always been careful to keep himself clean and at a distance from the several princes, only exchanging polite greetings when they met in court. This was the first time he had spoken at such length; if not for the hint from Duke Jingbo, there were some things he would not have said. The duty of an official is to do his job according to his position; these are military matters and as a civil official, it's not suitable for him to say too much. From now on, it was up to Duke Jingbo and the Fourth Prince themselves.

  Li Ming humbly said: "As for military affairs, I really don't understand, what I just said was just some nonsense, please don't blame me, Your Highness."

  "There's no need, you've said it well." The fourth prince hastily shook his head.

  "Your Highness, don't make things difficult for him. Since it's a matter of secrecy, I'll slowly discuss the details with him later."

  The fourth prince felt somewhat regretful and secretly decided that he would definitely recruit Li Mingyu in the future, as this person's allegiance to the crown prince would be extremely unfavorable to him.

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