Zhu Di stood up and walked back and forth a few times.
It had only been more than ten years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, and it was a time when it was becoming stronger step by step. After more than ten years of war in the late Yuan Dynasty, the people felt at ease, and Lao Zhu had been resting with the people for more than ten years. Although the national treasury is not rich, it contains wealth among the people, and private wealth is constantly increasing.
At a time when people are at peace and everyone has hope in life, come and talk to me about destiny...
To be honest, when he first heard the word destiny, Zhu Di was still surrounded by a huge surprise. After all, as a prince, how could he not long for that chair? But with his father suppressing him above and the prince supporting him below, what could he, a neglected King of Yan, do?
Although Zhu Di has strong self-confidence, he has no confidence when facing his father and the prince. On the contrary, if he can maintain his confidence when facing his father and the prince. Then this self-confidence is no longer called self-confidence, it should be called arrogance. Not to mention his father, even the prince himself thought he could not compare with him in terms of talents.
Seeing the hesitation on Zhu Di's face, the counselor lowered his eyes, and a deep look flashed through them. With a lonely expression, he suddenly lamented and said: "Han Du cannot be of great help to His Highness, then he must be a great harm to His Highness. Even if His Highness is helpless against him now, he cannot take it lightly and must be strict with him. Just stare."
Zhu Di was silent for a moment after hearing this, and nodded in agreement. Compared to getting rid of Han Du, it was much easier to keep an eye on him, and it would not attract his father's attention and cause him to get angry. It is too easy for him, the King of Yan, to find an excuse to get close to Han Du. He can make everyone speechless just by looking for any reason.
The counselor gave up and Zhu Di came back to his senses.
Although Zhu Di rejected the counselor's radical proposal, he felt that the counselor was right in what he said. That is, Han Du is not a simple person. Not only can he make exquisite treasure banknotes, but he can also make exquisite things like this. It allows people with weak hands to easily lift heavy objects.
Zhu Di also saw at a glance that this thing would be of great use in the court's construction of various water conservancy roads and other aspects.
...
Lao Zhu seemed very happy. He looked at Han Du and said directly: "I have a golden tongue. If you have any request, I will not deny it."
Han Du was very nervous and entangled in his heart. On the one hand, the condition given by Lao Zhu was too tempting. Now he could raise the conditions by himself. Of course, he would not raise the conditions that would bring death. Moreover, Han Du did not think that proposing to Lao Zhu that he betrothed Princess Anqing to himself was an excessive condition. Although Lao Zhu once expressed his intention to marry Princess Anqing to Ouyang Lun, after all, the two have not officially gotten married yet, so his request is not excessive.
On the other side, Han Du and Lao Zhu have been in contact for a long time. Through this period of contact, Han Du found that Lao Zhu was a bit moody. Sometimes it is just a small matter, but when it comes to him, it has to be put on the line. Therefore, Han Du has never been sure to advance the matter of Princess Anqing in front of Lao Zhu.
But it’s okay not to mention it all the time. Although I have only met Princess Anqing a few times, the exchange of letters between the two has never stopped. From what An Qing said between the lines, Han Du knew that her heart was now tied to him. The longer this matter drags on, the more unfair Han Du feels to Anqing.
If there is no result after flirting, wouldn't he become a scumbag?
Moreover, Han Du felt that it was important for someone to tell Lao Zhu about the matter between him and An Qing. Only when Lao Zhu nodded personally could the two of them achieve a good result. This person is either Princess Anqing or Han Du himself. As a man with backbone, Han Du felt that his stomach was always in good condition and there was no need to hide behind women and eat soft food.
Seeing that Han Du was silent and didn't speak for a long time, Lao Zhu smiled and encouraged: "Before you cured the queen's illness, I once made a decree that anyone who can cure the queen's illness, no matter who it is, will be rewarded." Ten thousand gold, and a title of Marquis. Since you cured the queen, I will not give you any less of these rewards. In addition, since you have made many outstanding achievements since taking charge of the Baochao Lifting Division, I will also reward you as well. .Now I just want to hear your thoughts, what reward do you want?"
Since Lao Zhu has said this, Han Du will naturally not retreat. Such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, if he does not talk about it, Han Du feels that there will never be such an opportunity in the future.
Taking a deep breath, Han Du stepped forward and bowed down, and said: "I don't ask for tens of thousands of gold, nor do I ask for a title, nor do I ask for other rewards." He raised his head and looked at Lao Zhu seriously, "My fair lady, you are so kind. "Qiu, I just ask the emperor to grant me a marriage to a princess."
As soon as Han Du said these words, everyone around him was obviously stunned. Obviously, no one expected that Han Du would make such a request at this juncture. He didn't even want the reward of being a prince, just to be able to get a marriage? Besides, is there any reason in this world to ask for a marriage?
Everyone looked at Han Du with weird expressions on their faces.
Lao Zhu's bright eyes also flashed with excitement.
Only Zhu Biao listened, and his heart suddenly thumped, feeling that something was wrong. As soon as Han Du said it, he knew who the person Han Du wanted to marry, and he felt nervous and wanted to stop Han Du. But before the words came out of his mouth, Zhu Biao swallowed them back in vain. He had to admit that Han Du mentioned this matter at this time and found the time very accurately. If he misses this opportunity, he may never have another chance in the future.
But even so, Zhu Biao was not sure whether his father would agree or not. After all, it would be too difficult for his father to agree to Han Du's request.
"Hahaha," Lao Zhu suddenly laughed when he heard this, shook his head and looked at Han Du and said, "You kid, you are indeed different from ordinary people. In this world, parents order matchmakers, how can you do it yourself? That makes sense. But since I was the one who said it first, it’s okay. I don’t know which princess you like, Runing, Huaiqing, or Daiming?”
The few people Lao Zhu named were all not yet married and were similar in age to Han Du.
But what surprised Lao Zhu was that Han Du slowly shook his head.
"None of them?" That would be a bit difficult. Apart from these three, the rest are Fuqing.
