Many other officials talk about "loyalty to the country and diligence", but how many of them can actually do it?
If those officials could really do it, then both sides of the Qinhuai River would not open their doors as soon as it gets dark, and the lights would still be brightly lit until late at night.
But Han Du is different, judging from the news he got. Han Du indeed left early and came back late these days. He spent the whole day in the Banknote Printing Bureau, staying with a group of craftsmen, and did not go there at all.
While enjoying the old eunuch's shoulder beating, Lao Zhu glanced sideways at him and suddenly asked: "How many benefits did Han Du give you to speak for him like this?"
The old eunuch knelt on the ground with a thud, his face turned pale with fright, and his whole body was shaking. He replied tremblingly: "Your Majesty, I have learned from you that this old slave has never accepted Mr. Han's benefits. Everything I said is true."
Lao Zhu waved his sleeves, stared at the old eunuch with his eyes, and asked in a deep voice: "You didn't accept his benefits? Then why did you speak for him?"
The old eunuch hurriedly kowtowed, and while kowtowing, he explained: "Your Majesty, the old slave did not speak for Mr. Han. The old slave just felt that Mr. Han was different from other officials..."
Before the old eunuch could finish speaking, the heavy expression on Lao Zhu's face disappeared in an instant, and he waved his hand casually, "Okay, okay. Get up and tell me, what's different about Han Du?"
After hearing this, the old eunuch stood up from the ground tremblingly, bowed and replied to the emperor: "Back to the emperor, the old slave feels that Lord Han's work is completely different from other officials, and he seems to be an alien among the officials. "
The old eunuch raised his head cautiously and saw a smile on Lao Zhu's face, without any sign of anger. Then he boldly said: "Other officials almost go out late and come back early except for the day of morning court, but Han Du is just the opposite. These days, he goes out early and comes back late. And..."
The old eunuch wanted to give some more examples, but the emperor interrupted him with a wave of his hand, so he had to put the rest of his words back in his stomach.
Lao Zhu could see exactly what Han Du was doing, so there was no need for the old eunuch to repeat it to him. The purpose of Lao Zhu's anger just now was to beat the old eunuch, and the inner court was not allowed to interfere in politics. This was Lao Zhu's bottom line.
Move your fingers to make the old eunuch retreat. Lao Zhu was sitting on the dragon chair, looking straight out of the hall. After spending so much time on the new treasure banknotes, Handu has not yet made it. Han Du also stopped printing the original treasure banknotes. In addition, the court's expenses began to become tense, which had to make Lao Zhu feel some worries.
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At dawn, Han Du got up. After a comfortable night's sleep, Han Du felt like he was resurrected with full blood.
Today I still have to go to the Bureau of Printing and Printing to continue trial production of ink with the craftsmen.
After Han Du had breakfast, he went out and rushed towards the Banknote Printing Bureau on his two legs. Although there are horses in the Baochao Lifting Department, Han Du can ride as he pleases, but the Baochao Lifting Department is in the inner city, and Han Du lives in the outer city. If Han Du first went to the Banknote Lifting Office to ride on his horse, and then rushed to the Banknote Printing Bureau, the time spent in each trip would be enough for Han Du to walk from his home to the Banknote Printing Bureau.
Therefore, in order to save time, Han Du basically walked on two legs whether he was going to the banknote removal or printing office.
Han Du was walking on the street when a carriage rushed out from behind him and stopped in front of him.
Han Du was frightened. It was like a car rushing out from behind and blocking the front. One mistake would lead to death.
Just as he was about to curse, he saw Tang He lift the curtain and jump out of the carriage.
"Mr. Xin Guo? Who are you?" Han Du quickly stepped forward to greet him.
How old are you before you jump out of a car? Han Du's strange gaze fell on Tang He's legs.
Tang He noticed Han Du's gaze and asked doubtfully, "What's wrong? Looking so weird?"
Han Du sighed and said: "Mr. Xin Guo, when you get off the carriage when you get old, you should prepare a few steps. If you come down like this every time, I'm afraid it won't be long before I have to go to give you a lift." On crutches.”
When the driver heard Han Du's cursed words early in the morning, he suddenly felt unlucky and glared at Han Du.
On the contrary, Tang He didn't think it was anything. He knew that Han Du said this for his own good.
"I know what you mean, but I am different from those old men. My body and bones are very strong. Besides, I have been here for so many years and I have long been used to it. I'm afraid I can't change it."
Seeing that Tang He had no intention of correcting himself, Han Du straightened his face and said solemnly: "It would be better for Duke Xin to change this bad habit. People can be strong, but they cannot go against the will of heaven. People are born, old, sick and die. God's way. No matter how strong your body's bones are when you are young, they will start to decline once you are over forty years old. As you age, the calcium in your bones will gradually disappear, and your bones will become fragile."
Shaking his head, Han Du continued: "If Duke Xin's habit is not what it should be, I'm not being alarmist. I really have to go home and prepare a crutch for you."
Although Tang He didn't understand what Han Du was talking about about calcium, he only thought that Han Du knew some medical skills. And he also felt that Han Du was sincerely caring about him both inside and outside of his words, and Tang He naturally appreciated it.
Patting Han Du on the shoulder, he smiled and agreed: "Okay, I will listen to you once. However, since I have listened to you once, you should also do me a favor. Come with me, everything is ready. Just waiting for you.”
After saying that, he couldn't help but pull Han Du's arm and pull him to the carriage.
Although Han Du is young, his strength is far inferior to that of generals like Tang He. He only felt that Tang He's fingers were like iron pliers, grabbing his arm and making him unable to move. He had to be pulled away by Tang He.
As he was being pulled away, Han Du thought, "I did it for your own good, but you actually said it as if you were giving me face? And you used it as an excuse to ask me to help. Is this what humans do?" "
Han Du still had things to do today, and he didn't want to do anything to help Tang He.
He hurriedly shied away and said: "Xinguo Gong, wait a minute. I have some important things to do today. How about another day? I will definitely come to visit you another day."
"Another day? Will you come to visit?" Tang He turned around and asked coldly.
Han Du immediately kept smiling and nodded, "Yes, yes, yes, another day, how about another day?"
