There are also things like mirrors. At the price set by Lao Zhu, they will definitely be robbed by various countries. If Lao Zhu wants to make money and increase production, recruiting people to work is an unavoidable obstacle. Even if Lao Zhu now mobilizes enough craftsmen to make mirrors, it can only solve a temporary emergency. Because as time goes by, the more good things there are in Ming Dynasty, the demand for craftsmen will naturally become greater and greater.
Even if Ming Dynasty has many craftsmen now, it is impossible to meet the demand. Even if Lao Zhu disagrees now, if a seed is left in his heart, he will agree in the future.
As expected, it was not beyond Han Du's expectation. After taking a deep look, Lao Zhu shook his head and said, "This matter will be discussed later!"
The tone leaves no room for doubt!
Han Du also nodded in agreement, pretending not to know, and did not continue to dwell on this issue.
Seeing this, Lao Zhu softened his tone, thought for a moment and said: "Since I have agreed to those envoys, they will purchase a large number of mirrors before they leave Beijing. This is the most urgent matter at the moment. If we recruit As for the people, I'm afraid things may be in disharmony. Let's deploy craftsmen. I'll recruit five hundred craftsmen for you. Is that enough?"
After thinking for a while, Han Du replied: "It depends on how much they want to buy. If it is not much, then it will naturally be enough."
Han Du didn't say anything else. If they purchase too much, then five hundred craftsmen may not be enough.
Lao Zhu naturally heard the hidden meaning of Han Du's words. He didn't express anything strange. He just nodded and said, "If it's not enough, I will mobilize it for you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Han Du bowed.
When leaving Fengtian Hall, Han Du was in a very good mood.
Although Lao Zhu didn't agree to let Han Du recruit people, since Lao Zhu didn't get angry, that was a good sign. This at least shows that Lao Zhu is weighing this matter in his heart, rather than blindly opposing and prohibiting it.
This is a good sign. As long as Lao Zhu does not oppose for the sake of opposition, Handu believes that as the demand grows, he will agree to relax these restrictions.
Han Du walked back home. As soon as he entered the door, Uncle Mu told him that someone was looking for him.
Who would come looking for me now?
Han Du came to the lobby with doubts. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Fang Xiaoru sitting inside drinking tea.
"Brother Fang, are you looking for me?"
When Fang Xiaoru saw Han Du coming, he didn't get up. He just sat on the chair and drank tea. Just a slight nod towards Han Du was considered an answer.
Han Du didn't care about Fang Xiaoru's rude behavior. The two of them are so familiar that they naturally don't pay attention to some minor etiquette. Instead, he looked at Fang Xiaoru strangely and asked in confusion: "Why did you come to my house to find me if you weren't waiting in the Jiaofang Division?"
Fang Xiaoru lives in Jiaofangsi now. If she wants to find Han Du, there is no need to go home to look for Handu. Wouldn't it be better to wait in Jiaofangsi?
Fang Xiaoru took a sip slowly and then said, "I came here specifically to thank you today."
"Thank me for what?" Han Du was stunned when he heard this. He hadn't done much recently, so why did he come to thank himself even though he was bald?
Fang Xiaoru continued expressionlessly: "Of course I want to thank you for recommending me in front of the prince. I have been appointed by the court today."
"Oh? Congratulations to Brother Fang. You finally got what you wanted. I wonder what position Brother Fang holds now?" Han Du asked with a smile.
If Fang Xiaoru hadn't mentioned it, Han Du himself would have forgotten about it. How long has it been? It must have been at least a few months since the last time I and Zhu Biao met Fang Xiaoru in advance.
Unexpectedly, it took several months for Fang Xiaoru to be appointed. But since we can wait, that’s good. If Lao Zhu insists that Fang Xiaoru return to his hometown to study, then there is nothing he can do.
Although the appointment came a little late now, it was still a good thing for Fang Xiaoru.
Fang Xiaoru didn't mean to hide anything from Han Du, and said with a smile: "Seventh grade, supervising censor."
It can be seen from Fang Xiaoru's smiling expression that he is very satisfied with this position.
"Supervisory censor? Yanguan?" Han Du asked in surprise.
Fang Xiaoru couldn't help but frowned and asked doubtfully: "Isn't it bad to supervise the censor? I think it's not bad."
Han Du smiled bitterly and explained: "Supervising the censor may be suitable for others, but it is not very suitable for Brother Fang."
"Why?" Fang Xiaoru was puzzled.
Han Du had no choice but to explain to him, "Brother Fang, do you know that the Metropolitan Procuratorate is the famous Qingshui Yamen."
Fang Xiaoru laughed disapprovingly and said: "I know, so what about Qingshui Yamen? I think it suits me very well. Anyway, I am not an official to make money, but to learn. Being in Qingshui Yamen may help me improve my knowledge." , more helpful.”
Han Du saw that Fang Xiaoru still didn't understand, so he had no choice but to sigh and said to him: "The Metropolitan Procuratorate is indeed suitable for Brother Fang to be a scholar, but has Brother Fang thought about it? If you are an official, where will you live? ?Although the capital city is large, it is not easy to live there."
"Why does Brother Han want to drive me away? I can still live here..." Fang Xiaoru said disapprovingly, but as he spoke, he froze.
"If Brother Fang is an ordinary Beijing official, there is nothing wrong with living in Jiaofangsi. But if Brother Fang, as an official who has heard of things, continues to live in Jiaofangsi, do you think it is appropriate, Brother Fang? " Han Du asked with deep meaning.
"This... is really troublesome." Fang Xiaoru thought for a long time and had to admit that Han Du's worries were justified. And this matter is not easy to solve. If you are an ordinary Beijing official, you will have a little extra oil and water. Of course, you don't have to worry about housing. Even if you can't afford a house, you can rent a house and settle down first.
But Fang Xiaoru happened to be in Qingshui Yamen like the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and his little salary was not enough for him to rent a house. It can be said that if he takes office in the Metropolitan Procuratorate, his future life will be difficult.
But the appointment of the imperial court is no joke. It is not something you can come and leave whenever you want. Since then, Fang Xiaoru must go to the Metropolitan Procuratorate to serve as soon as the time comes, and there must be no delay.
Faced with this dilemma, Fang Xiaoru, as smart as Fang Xiaoru was, fell into a situation where it was difficult to think of a solution.
Seeing that Fang Xiaoru was in trouble, Han Du thought for a while and said, "I do have a way, but I don't know if Brother Fang is willing."
"What's the solution?" Faced with such an embarrassing situation, Fang Xiaoru didn't feel anxious at all. Even if it was Han Du's advice, he could listen to it calmly before making a decision.
