This man is so courageous and knowledgeable!
Let’s not talk about Han Du’s so-called military order, which did not exist in the first place.
Even if Han Du really issued a military order, couldn't those people think about it, "If Han Du was not sure, would he issue a military order?"
It's a pity that they didn't think deeply about it, or those people have no brains.
They were so frightened by Zhu Yuanzhang's bloody reputation that they were distracted for a moment and struggled desperately to survive. How could they think carefully?
These people are actually the kind of people that Cao Mengde despises. "They forget their lives when they see small profits, and they cherish their lives when they do big things."
If you work with such people, you will be dragged down by them if not killed by them.
Therefore, Han Dujian graciously allowed them to leave, and even agreed to let them leave in peace.
After looking around this person twice, Han Du stood still and asked, "What's your name?"
"Xiaguan Xiong Shi."
Only then did Han Du have the mood to observe Xiong Shi carefully. People like Cao Zheng were originally going to be kicked out by Han Du, and they were not taken seriously by him at all.
Xiong Shi is much older than Han Du, probably close to forty years old. Thick eyebrows, big eyes, and deep lips give people the impression of being tall and thick, not as thin as ordinary civil servants with fluttering clothes. More like a military commander than a civil servant.
But he is such a tall and rough person, but he has an exquisite mind and the courage to face danger.
"Well, since you are willing to stay, I will not refuse."
Han Du nodded and spoke, calmed down the expression on his face, and said to Xiong Shi in a calm tone: "I hope you can do things with your heart, otherwise I don't want to remind you of the consequences."
"I will definitely work hard to help you make new treasure banknotes." Xiong Shi said firmly, even if he failed and was executed, he would not hesitate to die.
Xiong Shi is already thirty-seven years old, and none of his sons are a few years younger than Han Du. He is not as smart as Han Du, who was elected at a young age.
Xiong Shi is the recommendation officer.
In the early days of Hongwu, the world had just experienced war and was in ruins. But there were very few people who could read and write. At that time, let alone the examinations, even if all the scholars were recruited to become officials, it would not be enough.
What to do if there are not enough scholars to serve as officials? Lao Zhu then thought of recommending officials to fill the vacancies among court officials. That is to say, each township and county could recommend local filial and honest people to the imperial court, and the imperial court would appoint these people to official positions.
Of course, these appointed official positions are generally junior officials from the ninth rank.
The promotion of filial piety and honesty does not mean that anyone can be recommended. These filial and honest people must at least be able to read and write, right? You cannot recommend an illiterate peasant to be an official.
In this era, people are divided into classes: scholars, farmers, industry and merchants.
Scholars are the class of scholars.
The average person, whether he is a farmer or a businessman, has attended a private school for a few years, read a few books, and can read and write. These cannot be called scholars.
Xiong Shi had only attended a private school for a few years, but happened to encounter Lao Zhu who only hired people based on merit (actually because he didn't have enough manpower, so he found a way to catch these strong men). This treasure banknote was promoted to the treasury officer who used the treasury.
Originally, Xiong Shi thought that after he became an official, as long as he worked hard, he would be appreciated by his superiors and then embark on an official career.
As a result, the situation of the Baochao Jusi was completely different from what he thought.
From Lord Tiju to officials in various bureaus, departments, and treasury offices, everyone except him was a scholar.
Officials with scholarly backgrounds have always despised officials with recommended backgrounds, believing that they were greedy for power and lacked the character of scholars.
Therefore, Xiong Shi was despised by Shangguan and all his colleagues as soon as he came in. They didn't talk to him at all, let alone having any contact with him.
Even if he takes the initiative to touch his face, people will turn away and leave him with a cold feeling on the back of his head.
Over time, Xiong Shi developed a tenacity in his heart. He wanted to climb up, to be in a high position, and to impress those who looked down upon him.
But if he is not welcomed by the superiors, will he have any chance to make meritorious deeds? Over the past seven or eight years, the positions in the treasure bank promotion department have changed again and again, but he, Xiong Shi, is still the ninth grade treasurer from the beginning.
Just when Xiong Shi thought he could only do this for the rest of his life, he would continue to work from the ninth rank position in Xingyongku until he died or was kicked away one day.
At this time, Han Du appeared.
Although Han Du was born in Juren and was completely different from Xiong Shi, when Han Du came, faced with the power of Cao Zheng and others, he chose to be tough and even won a great victory against Cao Zheng and others. They were all driven out in one fell swoop.
Although the enemy of your enemy may not be a friend, it is certainly not an enemy.
Cao Zheng and others left, and he was the only one in the entire treasure bank lifting department who could be used by Han Du. How could Xiong Shi not seize such a good opportunity?
As for the issue of their different origins.
Haha, when the goal is the same, even the enemies can be united, not to mention they are just from different origins.
Seeing that Han Du was not angry, but instead smiling around him, Xiong Shi felt at ease, "It seems that I made the right bet. This young man really doesn't care about his so-called origins like Cao Zheng and others. "
After hearing Xiong Shi's words of assurance as he patted his chest, Han Du smiled slightly without any unnecessary expression.
If it were the current kind of treasure note, Han Du could easily make it. But what he wanted to make was paper money for future generations, even if it didn't reach the level of paper money for later generations, it didn't matter. As long as he can make four or five cents of the exquisite and anti-counterfeiting banknotes of later generations, Han Du will be satisfied, and he will be able to make a perfect presentation to Zhu Yuanzhang.
But even such banknotes are not that easy to make. Han Du doesn't know what Ming's current skill level is.
Looking at Xiong Shi, who was standing in front of him and couldn't help but be so excited that his body was trembling slightly, Han Du had an idea in his mind. "I don't know if he will still be as happy as he is now after knowing what kind of banknotes he wants to make. I hope he doesn't become desperate and autistic."
"In that case, please trouble Mr. Xiong to take me to see how the treasure banknotes are made by this treasure banknote lifting company."
"Sir, please." Xiong Shi waved his hand.
Han Du put his hands behind his back and walked out before Xiong Shi passed by without hesitation.
The entire treasure banknote raising department is naturally not only a few office buildings at the root of the imperial city. The actual place where the treasure banknotes are made is outside the city, in a heavily guarded valley.
Xiong Shi came with Han Du, and when he arrived at the door, he was carefully verified by the soldiers guarding him, even for Han Du's promotion.
Xiong Shi led Han Du inside and introduced: "Sir, here are the banknote and banknote printing bureaus, and the treasure banknote and banknote treasury in the inner city."
Han Du looked at the rows of pure wooden houses and asked casually: "Is this the place where banknotes are made and treasure banknotes are printed?"
"Yes, sir. This is the place where banknotes are made. The paper used for treasure banknotes is different from ordinary paper. It is specially made by us." Xiong Shi gestured towards the large number of houses on Han Du's left with his hand.
Han Du nodded while listening. It seemed that people at this time also realized that the material for printing treasure banknotes needed to be different, but that was all. They did not realize how important the material of paper was to the anti-counterfeiting of treasure banknotes. role.
"The other side is where the treasure banknotes are printed. Sir, don't look at this side. All the treasure banknotes of the Ming Dynasty were printed from here. The treasure banknotes were first made from paper at the banknote paper bureau, and then came here. After printing the treasure banknotes, the printed treasure banknotes are counted, and then they are escorted all the way to the Banknote Banknote Department by special guards for storage. Finally, the bank's banknotes are distributed according to the use of the treasure banknotes." Xiong Shi was very patient. He introduced it to Han Du, and by the way, he talked about the general process of making the banknotes from production to issuance.
Seeing that Han Du was listening with great interest, Xiong Shi asked at the right time: "Sir, which side do you want to visit first?"
"Let's go see how banknote paper is made first." Han Du planned to see how paper was made in this era first, and wanted to know if it was different from what he remembered.
"My lord, please come this way."
Xiong Shi opened the heavy curtain and led Han Du into the room.
The people inside were busy with their work. When they saw Han Du and the others coming in, they quickly put down their work. The whole room seemed to have pressed the pause button.
He said respectfully: "I am waiting for you, the common people, to pay my respects to the two adults."
Seeing Han Du nod slightly, Xiong Shi waved his hand to everyone, "No need to be polite, just go and get busy."
"Thank you, sir." Everyone then got up and went about their business, and the air in the room began to flow again.
Han Du looked at the craftsmen who were continuing to work in front of him, feeling not very happy.
There were no full-time workers in this era, but those who worked for the country, whether they were skilled workers or handymen, were all classified as craftsmen.
These craftsmen are very different from what Han Du imagined.
Originally, according to Han Du's idea, there should be young people working here. Just like the factories he heard about in later generations, they were filled with young people earning money to support their families.
But looking around, there are almost no young people here, they are all old men with gray hair. Moreover, each of these craftsmen is sallow, thin, and dressed in ragged clothes. It is obvious at a glance that they are malnourished.
At this moment, Han Du felt the curtain behind him being opened. He turned around and saw an old man walking in with a smile on his face like a chrysanthemum.
"The little old man has met Lord Xiong, met...this Lord." The old man knew Xiong Shi, but he didn't know Han Du, but it doesn't matter if he doesn't know the person, as long as he knows the official uniform.
"The two adults have come a long way, and I am sorry that I missed you. Please forgive me."
Xiong Shi seemed to be very familiar with the old man. When he saw him arriving, he stretched out his hand to greet him, "Old Huangtou, stop being so fussy about it and come here."
The old man was not annoyed and came over with a shy smile.
"Sir, this is Lao Huang, who is responsible for managing the craftsmen here."
