"Although you haven't been in the position of the Baobao Examination Department for the longest time, if I remember correctly, you must have been there for almost two years."
The official nodded and interjected: "It's less than a month and it will be two years."
The official ignored him and continued: "The Department of Baochao Tijuan is one of the most fertile positions in the capital. Look at the people in front of you. Is there any one who can die well? You have been transferred now. In fact, A good thing. Doesn't it mean that you are safe if you are transferred away? As long as you leave safely, it will be good for you. For one thing, Han Du has taken your place. He has to remember you. A relationship, even if your hands are dirty in the future, he will not care about you, let alone expose you, but will help you cover it up; secondly, even the emperor will give it to you You make a note of it, and as long as it's not a big mistake, the emperor won't pursue it."
"You have been sitting in this position for two years. You should have made enough. Be content. Listen to my advice and let it go. There is nothing better than settling down."
When the official heard this, his face was full of mourning, "My lord, but the lower official did not get anything. When the lower official was in office, he was always conscientious and did not dare to reach out. Then he prepared to get some benefits for himself, but he was killed halfway. Come up with Cheng Yaojin. Alas, my lord, seeing this, I really can’t bear to accept it.”
The official looked like he was honest and honest, and his hard work made him successful.
I wanted to laugh when I saw the official, but the official had no expression on his face and looked at the official with an expression like "act, you continue to act, I will just watch quietly without saying anything."
After the official calmed down, the official spoke up and said: "Whether you fish it or not, it is not my concern, nor should I worry about it. I will tell you the matter in detail, and you can weigh it yourself." ....."
Next, the official told him his original plan and what happened in the East Palace today in detail.
After finishing speaking, he did not forget to say, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince always acts in accordance with the laws of the court, and it is rare for him to give direct permission like this. Like Han Du, who transfers six people at once, even if His Highness the Crown Prince gives permission, he will give it to I asked about the situation and found that there would be no such immediate approval. But His Highness the Crown Prince did it today, and he did it almost without any hesitation. What does this mean? This shows that His Highness the Crown Prince has great trust in Han Du. .”
The more the official listened, the uglier his face became. The more he thought about the official's words, the more reasonable he felt.
But it was reasonable, and suddenly he was kicked out of the position of treasure banker. How could he give up so easily?
"Is it possible that two years of hard work as a low-ranking official must be surrendered to others?" The official said this almost through gritted teeth.
After hearing this, the official smiled inwardly and said, "You know whether it's hard work or not. I don't want to get involved in such trivial matters. I would like to advise you, it's just for the sake of Bao Chao. It doesn't matter whether you listen or not."
"Okay, I have said everything that needs to be said. I have not met with you today. Even if you report it, I will deny it."
The official stood up and was about to leave.
"What are you talking about, sir? Your Majesty has worked hard for me, and I am very grateful. I will send you off." After saying this, he sent the official out.
Unexpectedly, the official waved his hand to stop him, "Hey, no need. I will leave by myself. You'd better not leave right away. Wait for a cup of tea before you leave. I said that we haven't met today, so we don't want to leave." Let people see us standing together."
"Yes, yes, yes, my lord, I have thought it over carefully. I will wait here. My lord, please go slowly."
Han Du knew how to make cement. Although he couldn't make cement for building skyscrapers, he could still make cement using local methods.
There are three raw materials for making cement, one of which is lime. So if you want to make cement, you must first make lime.
Fortunately, the production of lime was already very common at this time. Yu Qian in the Ming Dynasty wrote a poem "Ode to Lime"
"Thousands of hammers were used to carve out the deep mountains, and the fire burned them as if nothing happened. I am not afraid of my bones being shattered into pieces, I want to leave my innocence in the world."
Of course, Yu Qian was not born yet at this time, but the use of lime was very common.
People put the limestone into a kiln and calcinated it. After it was burned into powder, water could be added to fix the stone together, and it could be used to build a house.
In addition, lime also has the effect of preventing insects. It is said that when Lao Zhu built Fengtian Temple, he used a large amount of lime to spread on the ground to prevent insects.
Building a lime kiln is not difficult for Han Du. He is not alone. He has an entire treasure bank transfer department under his command.
He took Xiong Shi to the banknote bureau and asked Lao Huang to summon all the craftsmen.
After everyone arrived, Han Du stood up from the chair.
Looking at the dozens of people in front of him, Han Du felt nervous. He had never had the experience of lecturing so many people, and he never expected that he would have to experience it in the Ming Dynasty.
So he said loudly: "Everyone, I am extremely grateful to you for your long service in the Baobao Lifting Division. As the saying goes, if you want a horse to run well, let it eat enough grass. I can't let you You are working hungry, so I have decided to pay you your salary from now on, so that each of you can receive the same amount of money every month."
After Han Du finished speaking, there was a lot of noise among the craftsmen.
"Is this true? We must have heard it wrong."
"You can hear it wrong by yourself, but there are so many of us, how can everyone hear it wrong?"
“It has never happened before that I can still receive a salary for working.”
"You talk nonsense, but you have nothing to do. I don't know if our lord can fulfill his promise."
"Why can't it be fulfilled? Mr. Han said it in front of everyone, so he can definitely fulfill it, otherwise why would he say it..."
"Let's take a look at this. It's difficult..."
Hearing that this master actually wanted to pay himself a salary, the craftsmen started talking among themselves.
The younger craftsman was very excited. After all, if he could receive the same amount of money every month, he would have dignity when he returned home. My wife and children won’t embarrass me, and I don’t have to feel guilty about being a drag on my family.
"Master, I can now eat with my head held high at home." This is the thought of a few young craftsmen.
The older generation of craftsmen are relatively calm. From the day they became craftsmen, they have never seen an official who paid salaries to craftsmen, and they dare not expect to meet such an official. Just by Han Du's words, they understood that this was a good official. They did not expect to receive a salary, but only asked that this good official could treat them more kindly, and they were satisfied.
Xiong Shi was shocked when he suddenly heard Han Du's announcement, and exclaimed: "My lord, is it absolutely impossible?"
Xiong Shi's words immediately attracted the attention of the craftsmen, and all eyes fell on Xiong Shi. Although the craftsmen dared not speak out in anger at Xiong Shi, there was a meaning in their eyes.
This is a bad guy!
"Why not?" Han Du turned to look at Xiong Shi.
"My lord, there is no such case in the court." Xiong Shi replied, "And this is against the laws of the court. If your lord pays salaries to our craftsmen, what will other craftsmen who work for the court think? Especially the Ministry of Works, We are all craftsmen, if one of us is not good enough, something will happen, so please don’t make the mistake yourself.”
The old craftsmen heard what Xiong Shi said. Although they didn't like the official, they also thought he was right. With the laws of the imperial court suppressing them, wanting to pay them salaries is simply wishful thinking. Although Mr. Han can think about them, he is probably powerless.
Not to mention the young craftsman, a huge sense of loss filled his chest.
The noise among the crowd became even louder.
"I just need to take care of my own people. I will take care of the officials in the Ministry of Industry." Han Du thought indifferently.
I just want to arouse the enthusiasm of these craftsmen, so that they can completely obey my orders and work hard for me.
He stretched out his hand and pressed it slightly, and the whole audience could hear the drop of a needle. "Everyone, please be patient," Han Du continued, "I have reported this matter to the emperor."
"Although the emperor does not agree."
Hearing that the emperor did not agree, the craftsmen were even more ashamed and knew in their hearts that this matter was probably out of reach.
"However, the emperor has no objection. It's just that the court will not increase the amount of money for the treasure bank raising department. We need to find a way to solve it ourselves."
If the emperor has no objection, does that mean he acquiesces?
But the imperial court does not increase funding, what should we do?
All the craftsmen didn't understand. They just looked at Han Du and waited for the next step.
"You don't have to worry about money. I will figure it out."
Han Du made the final decision.
"You just need to do what I tell you and meet my requirements."
After the words fell, the whole place was silent. Everyone was looking at me and you, at a loss.
Suddenly, Lao Huang fell to his knees on the ground and swore to the sky, "Don't worry, sir. I, Huang Mingkai, am willing to die for you, even if I die."
When one person acts, everyone follows.
"I am willing to die for you, even if I die for you."
Han Du looked at the crowd of people kneeling on the ground in front of him and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "People, you still have to compare your hearts with your hearts. Only with sincerity can you get sincerity."
"Everyone, please get up." He waved everyone to get up, and Han Du continued: "In addition, starting from tomorrow, you don't have to bring your own dry food to work. Since you are working for the treasure bank lifting department, then lifting The Secretary is naturally obliged to solve your food problem while doing fortifications, and will not let you work hungry."
After saying that, he turned to Xiong Shi and ordered: "Get ready. Starting from tomorrow, the Tiju Department will purchase rice and vegetables together so that everyone can eat well and have the strength to work."
"Yes..." Xiong Shi answered reluctantly. He was unwilling in his heart. After all, once this case was opened, he didn't know what kind of trouble it would cause. But now that the salary has been paid, looking at the provision of meals, it is not so outrageous.
Acceptable.
