Even if Lao Zhu wants to lower his profile and go to ask for advice.
I'm afraid that with Lao Zhu's current bloody reputation, he can scare the so-called famous people to death as soon as he opens his mouth.
After thinking about it, Lao Zhu gave up the idea.
Hearing that Lao Zhu was unwilling, Han Du was instantly dumbfounded, 'How come there are still people who want to refuse such a good thing? '
No matter how good the handwriting of other calligraphy masters is, it is of no use to precious money.
Lao Zhu expelled the Tartars and restored Chinese clothes. In the eyes of the people, he was a hero who stood up to heaven and earth.
As for famous calligraphers and so on, is it important to have a bowl of rice in the hearts of ordinary people?
Bao banknotes printed with Lao Zhu's calligraphy will invisibly increase their credibility; if they are printed with the handwriting of a famous calligrapher, what will happen? The common people don’t recognize it either. At most, it is cherished by a few literati who love calligraphy.
But Han Du could still distinguish between the hobbies of a few literati and the recognition of the people all over the world.
So Han Du had no choice but to ask Lao Zhu for help again.
Lao Zhu felt that Han Du was a bit rude. We all told him to find a famous calligrapher, but he still wanted me to write. He gently placed the royal pen on the pen holder and asked, "Why do you have to have my calligraphy?"
"There are two reasons for returning to the emperor." Han Du explained, "First, the emperor's calligraphy is incomparably powerful, with natural and smooth strokes, vivid manners, unique style, and elegance and clumsiness that contain erectness. The emperor's handwriting is so unique It’s so unique, it can be said that it’s the only one in the world and is unique.”
"I once said that the most important thing about making treasure banknotes is to prevent others from forging them. The emperor's handwriting is so unique. If it can be printed on the treasure banknotes, wouldn't it be equivalent to an anti-counterfeiting method? Wouldn't it be beautiful?"
There is an even more critical point that Han Du did not mention. That is, no matter which calligraphy master Han Du asks to write it, there is a possibility that the secret will be leaked. Since someone has written it for Han Du, they can naturally write it again for others.
Only by asking Lao Zhu to write it would there be no such hidden danger. After Lao Zhu wrote to Han Du, as long as he didn't write in the future, no one could force him.
"Secondly, the treasure banknote itself has no value. The key to making it play the role of currency lies in the credit it contains. As long as the credit is sufficient, the treasure banknote will naturally not depreciate. The emperor is the emperor and the common master of the world. The emperor's Printing handwriting on treasure banknotes can invisibly increase the credibility of the treasure banknotes, which is a matter of great benefit and no harm to the treasure banknotes."
Lao Zhu heard what Han Du said made sense and agreed.
"Okay, I will give you a few words. Come and lay down the ink."
The old eunuch quickly took the large piece of rice paper from the eunuch's hand, spread it on Lao Zhu's imperial desk, and said to Han Du with a smile: "Master Han is really lucky to be able to receive a letter from the emperor."
Han Du smiled and glanced at the old eunuch, then turned to pay homage to Lao Zhu.
"I wish you great blessings from your Majesty, but I am terrified."
Lao Zhu held the pen, glanced at Han Du, and said, "What do you want to write? Tell me."
"Your Majesty, please write the words "Da Ming Bao Chao" first." Han Du did not dare to let Lao Zhu wait and said quickly.
Lao Zhu frowned slightly after hearing this, "Why don't you write that the Ming Dynasty's currency is as bad as the original one?"
"Your Majesty, the new banknotes have a new atmosphere. I think the four characters "Da Ming Bao Chao" are very powerful. Adding two characters will make them less powerful. Of course, if the Emperor thinks it is better to use the original ones, then use the original ones."
Lao Zhu nodded and said nothing more. After calmly concentrating on the pen, he finished the work in one go.
The four characters "Da Ming Bao Chao" appeared on the rice paper. A unique charm connected the four characters, which made Han Du extremely satisfied.
Next, Han Du asked Lao Zhu to write down the words "one hundred essays, five hundred essays, one essay, five essays, ten essays, fifty essays, one hundred essays, etc."
He even had a little thought behind it and asked Lao Zhu to write the "Preparation System for Raising Treasure Notes" as well.
While Lao Zhu took the handkerchief handed over by the old eunuch and wiped his hands, he looked at his handwriting and suddenly asked Han Du, "You have fifty or one hundred strings, do you want to print such a big one?" Treasure money?"
"Back to the Emperor, yes."
"Then you are not afraid that the printing of such large amounts of treasure banknotes will lead to the devaluation of the treasure banknotes? You have also said that you cannot issue too few treasure banknotes. If there are too few, the role of currency will be limited, but you cannot issue too many treasure banknotes. Too much, will it cause the depreciation of treasure banknotes and shake the national destiny of Ming Dynasty?" Lao Zhu wiped his hands slowly and slowly, looking at Han Du suspiciously.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured that I print large amounts of treasure banknotes to facilitate large-scale commercial transactions. I will limit the quantity of this kind of treasure banknotes, and will only print a very small amount of these treasure banknotes, which will not cause any problems. It’s about depreciation.”
Just print a little bit? This is a good idea, Lao Zhu nodded. It not only ensures the convenience of large-scale transactions, but also ensures that there will be no impact on the banknotes.
After Han Du finished speaking, he took the brocade box with the words from the old eunuch's hand with a smile on his face, "Thank you, Your Majesty, and I will resign."
Lao Zhu looked at him strangely and saw that he was really ready to leave, so he quickly stopped him and said, "Wait a moment."
"What other orders does the emperor have?" Han Du was a little surprised. He didn't know why Lao Zhu stopped him.
"You came to see me today just for these words? Nothing else?" Lao Zhu looked surprised and asked unwillingly.
Other things? No more.
Han Du looked at Lao Zhu and blinked, not understanding what he meant. Don't I know what's going on with me?
Han Du was very sure that this was the purpose of coming to Lao Zhu today, and there was really nothing else.
It's just that I can't talk to the old man so straightforwardly, so Han Du said: "I am stupid, please let the emperor speak clearly."
Lao Zhu had no choice but to say directly: "Have you forgotten that the Minister of the Ministry of Finance came to you?"
So that’s what happened, but what’s there to say? Isn’t everything over?
Han Du didn't understand what Lao Zhu meant, so he could only reply honestly: "Of course I haven't forgotten it."
After saying this, Han Du remained silent and said nothing further.
That's it? Lao Zhu looked even more wrong when he looked at Han Du. It shouldn't be. Could it be that this kid doesn't understand the power of this?
"Your father, didn't he tell you about the relationship between this?" Lao Zhu asked in a deep voice.
Han Du explained calmly, "Back to the emperor, my father mentioned it to me, but I didn't take it to heart."
"Why?" Lao Zhu continued to ask.
Han Du did not speak immediately, but glanced around with his eyes.
Lao Zhu immediately understood Han Du's intention and waved everyone around him to retreat.
"Okay, now you can say it."
Han Du bowed to Lao Zhu and then said: "Yes, Your Majesty. There are two reasons why I didn't take it to heart. Firstly, I am humble and humble. Even if I care about this kind of thing, I can't change anything. I might as well Thinking about how to complete the emperor's explanation is better. The second is that although I am isolated by the civil servants, this may not be a good thing for me. "
After hearing this, Lao Zhu hugged his hands together and leaned back slightly on the soft cushions of the dragon chair.
"Do you know what it means to be isolated? It means that in the future, if you don't have my help, even if you have made a meritorious service, you will still be obstructed by their collective. In the future, whether you want someone or not Things will never be as easy as before.”
Lao Zhu stared at Han Du with deep eyes, and almost said, "Why don't you come over and hug your thigh? What are you waiting for?"
However, Han Du would not hug this thick thigh today.
Why?
Because Han Du was actually a little afraid of Lao Zhu from beginning to end.
The emperor's palace of Lao Zhu is too deep and terrifying, and he is also the kind of moody person. "You will drink from the golden cup together, but you will not spare anyone with the sword." In history, when Lao Zhu even killed his brothers, living and dead, he did not show any trace of it. hesitantly.
What's more, it's Han Du? How can he think that he can be an exception?
Therefore, Han Du has always maintained enough respect for Lao Zhu, just because he is afraid that if he is a little rude, it will lead to disaster. In fact, if Han Du didn't want to make meritorious deeds, he simply wouldn't want to be an official. With his methods, in this world, it is not a problem to make oneself more comfortable, let alone getting rich casually.
Therefore, facing the olive branch offered by Lao Zhu, Han Du did not step forward to accept it.
"I know that I work with my heart, but I have not thought about it, and I don't want to think about it." Han Du expressed his thoughts directly.
Lao Zhu looked unhappy, "Do you really think so?"
"That's what I thought." Han Du nodded without any hesitation.
Snapped! Lao Zhu slapped his palm on the armrest. "Confused! Do you think that if you give in, this matter will be over? If you take a step back, others will advance a foot, and if you step back a foot, others will advance a foot. Fighting the fire with salary will be endless, until you can no longer retreat. retreat."
"The Emperor looks down upon them," Han Du shook his head and sighed, "With the Emperor watching, they have no means to target me. They are just trying to embarrass me with money and things. When it comes to money, I I’m really not afraid. It’s not that I am arrogant. When it comes to other abilities, I may think that I am not as good as them, but when it comes to the means of making money. Haha, they are far behind me.”
After listening to Han Du's words, Lao Zhu thought carefully and realized that this was really the case. As for Han Du saying that he can make money, Lao Zhu also agrees. After all, if he doesn't know enough about money, it is impossible for him to have such an in-depth understanding of treasure money.
Thinking of this, Lao Zhu felt depressed and waved his hand to send Han Du away, "Get out!"
Seeing Han Du standing there hesitant to speak, Lao Zhu took a look and said, "If you don't leave, what else do you want to do?"
"I was stopped by the emperor and suddenly remembered something." Han Du said embarrassedly.
"What's the matter? Tell me."
"I want to print some patterns on the treasure banknotes. I wonder if I can print the emperor's portrait on it?"
