Eight hundred strands, that’s 400,000 kilograms of fine steel. According to the price Han Du just mentioned, this is steel worth a full 120,000 taels of silver.
Just like this, Han Du prepared to lay it on the ground to build roads. Here and there, they were paving roads with fine steel. This was simply paving roads with silver.
It's only three miles and costs 120,000 taels of silver. If the silver is hammered thinner, a road can be paved.
Lao Zhu was also shocked. He took a few deep breaths before forcing himself to suppress the urge to beat Han Du.
He looked back at the blast furnace and murmured to himself: "Han Du, if you hadn't created such a thing, how dare you waste it like this. Do you believe it or not, I would have broken your legs long ago?"
Han Du laughed silently and explained: "This is not a waste. This kind of road has many benefits. When I repair it, the emperor will know it at a glance. Besides, if the emperor feels that I am wasting it, he will You can settle the fee with me. Three hundred coins per catty, a total of 120,000 taels of silver. No counter-offers."
"Dream!" Lao Zhu shouted angrily, turned around and left, never wanting to tangle with Han Du again.
Han Du could only sigh slightly when he saw this. As expected, talking about money hurts feelings, and talking about feelings hurts money. Unexpectedly, even the emperor is not exempt from vulgarity.
When Xue Xiang saw the emperor leaving, he was also ready to leave.
Before leaving, he stepped forward to say hello to Han Du, stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Then I'll be waiting for your good news."
Han Du quickly replied: "Please rest assured, Lord Shangshu, as long as the Ministry of Works delivers the money, I will ensure that there are enough waist knives for the Ministry of Works."
Xue Xiang nodded with satisfaction, said goodbye to Han Du, and walked outside.
Snapped!
A hand pressed on Han Du's shoulder, and Han Du felt as if a big stone had been suddenly pressed down on him.
He grimaced in pain, but when he turned around he saw that it was Cao Guogong Li Wenzhong.
He couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "Mr. Cao Guo, I am a weak scholar..."
"Hahaha, you are young but your body is like a girl. You still need to practice more."
Li Wenzhong's words were vulgar, but they sounded more cordial to Han Du.
Han Du prefers to speak directly like this, saying a sentence a thousand times like a civil servant, with every expression hinting at agility. Han Du feels that this is really tiring.
On the contrary, people like Li Wenzhong made Han Du feel very relaxed.
Han Du smiled bitterly and said, "Mr. Cao Guo, I rely on my brains to make a living, not on my strength. There is no need to pursue bravery."
Li Wenzhong was convinced after hearing Han Du's words. This head is so smart. How long has it been since he was making cement and steel? Since the emperor abolished Zhongshu Province last year, he has rarely left the palace. But during this period of time, the emperor made exceptions and left the palace three times, and each time it was because of Han Du.
If things go on like this, as long as Han Du doesn't make fatal mistakes, he will not only eat, but his career will be just around the corner.
Li Wenzhong patted his sword and said teasingly: "My sword was destroyed by you, you have to pay one to me."
What did I ruin for you? It was obviously you who ruined it yourself.
But since it was Li Wenzhong who spoke, Han Du didn't take it seriously.
He smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Cao Guo. Give me some time and I will definitely get you a better one."
"Well," Li Wenzhong was very satisfied with Han Du's attitude. "When it's done, bring it to my father's house." He said casually and followed Lao Zhu without waiting for Han Du's answer.
Han Du looked at Li Wenzhong's leaving figure and responded loudly: "Definitely, definitely..."
"Ahem..."
Han Du heard a voice behind him and turned around quickly to see Xin Guo Gong Tang He looking at him.
"Your Majesty pays homage to Duke Xin."
"Yes," Tang He nodded in agreement, paused before saying, "I am also a knife lover..."
Well, this Han Du's so-called treasured sword has not even had a shadow yet, and it is already being remembered.
What else is there to say?
Han Du quickly put on a smile and said, "Don't worry, Duke Xin, I will personally deliver it to your house when the time comes."
After hearing this, Tang He nodded with satisfaction and patted Han Du on the shoulder.
"You can teach me, kid. Come and sit at my house when you have time, and introduce some juniors to you. They are all about the same age as you. You can get close to each other."
After saying that, he also left.
Han Du felt a sharp pain in his shoulder, which was so painful that he almost burst into tears.
But in the face of these great gods, Han Du did not dare to say anything. He had to smile and grit his teeth.
"Thank you, Duke Xin. I will definitely come to visit you."
Han Du stood at the door, facing his smiling face, and sent Lao Zhu and his party away one by one.
After everyone left, Han Du turned around and walked into his office as if the wind was blowing at his feet.
Mr. Huang followed in and asked in confusion when he saw Han Du's excited look.
"Sir, what are you doing?"
Han Du's mouth began to tremble, and he pointed at the door and ordered, "Go and close the door."
Huang Lao closed the door as he was told.
"Hahaha..." Han Du's loud laughter suddenly burst out and lasted for a long time.
Huang Lao's ears were a little itchy due to the vibration.
The craftsmen who were closer to here also heard Han Du's voice outside, but they were already used to it and were mentally prepared for this young adult's actions.
Huang Lao looked at Han Du with a smile, as if he were looking at a child who got something he loved.
He could understand why Han Du was so excited. No matter who was hit with tens of thousands of taels of silver, he would be so happy.
When Han Du had laughed enough, he waved his hand and told Mr. Huang, "Go to Xiong Shi and say it was me who told you. All the scribes and craftsmen in the Baochao Collection Department will each be given five taels of silver subsidies. The blacksmiths in the blast furnace will be given double the amount." , pay twelve taels.”
Huang Lao's eyes suddenly lit up when he heard Han Du's words.
There is no one in this world who is not interested in money, especially money that comes from a legitimate source.
Huang Lao straightened his clothes and said, "Little old man, on behalf of the craftsmen, thank you, sir." After thanking you, he asked Han Du, "But sir, do you think the ones at the coal mine are also getting paid?"
After hearing this, Han Du didn't hesitate at all. He clapped his hands and said, "Fuck! Damn it, I can't do this."
"But sir, in this case, will the money in the treasure bank account be enough to cover the expenses?" Mr. Huang asked in return.
Um?
This Han Du really doesn't understand that Xiong Shi has always been in charge of the internal affairs of the Baobao Collection Department. Han Du also believed in him and never asked any questions.
Han Du lowered his head and thought for a moment, "Then let the news out first and let everyone be happy first. When the money from the Ministry of Industry arrives, we can cash it in immediately."
Mr. Huang was filled with joy and nodded quickly: "Okay, let me inform you now."
After saying that, he turned around and went out.
"etc!"
Han Du stopped Mr. Huang and ordered again: "In addition, you go and tell the canteen that there will be an extra meal today, including good wine and meat, so that everyone will be happy..."
"Okay..." Mr. Huang smiled like a chrysanthemum on his face, turned around and ran out to tell the craftsman the good news.
Soon, there were cheers one after another outside.
In particular, the young craftsmen cheered the loudest, like ghosts crying and wolves howling, and those who didn't know thought something happened here.
Mr. Huang stood among the crowd, looking at the cheers of the crowd, he couldn't help but sigh.
It’s different now. It’s completely different now than before.
Before Mr. Han came, the entire banknote bureau was lifeless. Although everyone was working every day, there was no hope at all on everyone's face. They all think about getting through one day, let alone working hard.
When Mr. Han came, he first distributed salaries to everyone. Although it was not much, compared with the previous ones, which were nothing, it was already considered a gift. Anyway, this is what Mr. Huang thought. Later, the canteen was built. This series of actions finally allowed Huang Lao and other craftsmen to improve their status in the family a little bit.
From relying solely on family support in the past, now I can support myself alone and even get a little money back every month. The home that was about to be brought down by him was finally saved from the edge of collapse.
The heavy look on my wife's face began to relax a little.
Now Mr. Huang took a quick look and saw that there was no lifeless atmosphere in this banknote bureau? I don’t know since when, the banknote bureau has become full of vitality. Even an old man like me seems to feel ten or twenty years younger.
When Mr. Huang thought that he also had a subsidy of ten taels of silver, his heart felt hot. He could already imagine how his family would react when they heard the news. After being looked down upon by my family for a lifetime, I finally felt proud and proud today.
The dining hall opened much later today than at night before, but everyone waited quietly without any complaints. At noon, they could already smell the aroma of meat.
When dinner started in the afternoon, everyone filed in, and even Han Du was invited to eat together.
Originally, Han Du didn't plan to come for dinner, but he couldn't resist everyone's enthusiasm.
After taking a sip of the wine, I felt a little sour in my mouth. This wine was not very good, just the kind that farmers often drink.
Han Du felt that the alcohol content of this wine was not high, about the same as beer, and it felt like drinking water in his mouth.
Han Du was once a proven warrior. For those who could drink liquor, drinking beer was just like playing.
On the contrary, because these craftsmen had little exposure to alcohol, their drinking capacity was basically poor. After just two sips of this wine, their faces turned red.
After drinking a bowl of wine, Han Du gradually relaxed, holding the wine bowl and circling around to toast and persuade him to drink.
"Eat well and drink well." Han Du came to a table of people, held a wine bowl and gestured to a few people in a circle, and then all went away.
"Okay!" The cheers of clapping hands suddenly became louder.
"Lords are huge!"
The people on the side saw that Han Du's wine bowl was empty and quickly stood up to pour wine for Han Du.
