"Of course, didn't I place a bounty in the academy? It is also a kind of machine." Han Du said with a smile.
Lao Zhu understood what Han Du meant. Han Du was throwing money away for the Ming Dynasty. Thinking of this, his attitude towards Han Du improved a lot, and he no longer cared about Han Du pretending to be sick.
"One hundred thousand dollars, when I heard it, I was shocked by your generosity. You spent so much money on the reward, can you really make it back in the future? You won't lose money, right?"
In Lao Zhu's mind, Han Du's move would probably result in a loss.
But when Han Du heard this, he wanted to laugh. If a steam engine could be built, let alone one hundred thousand strings, even one million strings would only make money without losing money.
But who allowed himself to be passive in front of Lao Zhu now? So Han Du pretended to be unsure, nodded vaguely and said: "Although I don't know if I can make money back, I think that if I can use this reward, more people will be able to do it." Come to study machinery. Even if you lose money, it is worth it. The emperor has also seen that the power of steel machinery is far greater than that of humans. If the Ming Dynasty wants to be strong and prosperous in the future, it must obtain this power."
"Are you thinking that you can buy horse bones for a thousand dollars?" Lao Zhu was so well-informed that he understood as soon as Han Du said it.
Han Du nodded solemnly and explained: "Everyone in the world is interested in profit, and everyone in the world is clamoring for benefit. No matter who they are, they need to support their families and make money to honor their parents. If they study machinery, they can not only provide them with food and clothing. If they are worry-free and can make them rich, I'm afraid many people will choose to study machinery, and when there are more people like this, there will always be someone who can unexpectedly make something better."
Lao Zhu was very excited when Han Du said that a gantry crane can benefit the Ministry of Industry a lot. If in the future, as Han Du said, there will be a steady stream of various machines, then what will the Ming Dynasty look like in the future? , Lao Zhu is really looking forward to it.
But seeing Han Du's look, Lao Zhu couldn't help but said: "After all, in the final analysis, you are here for your students in the academy. They are the only ones in the world who know anything about physics and chemistry. To be honest, are you in the academy?" Are you partial to them?"
Lao Zhu was also very jealous of these people. Wang Yuanji's current performance in the Hanlin Academy can be said to make him shine. He handles government affairs neatly and neatly, and often can solve a difficult matter step by step like a cook solving an ox, until it is solved quickly. The whole problem. Even with such performance, Wang Yuanji still told everyone he met that in the academy he was only good at getting Jinshi, and that he was far inferior to his classmates in other areas of physics and chemistry.
At first, Lao Zhu thought that Wang Yuanji was just being modest, but after asking Zhu Zi, he realized that what Wang Yuanji said was true and not being modest.
"That's right, Father, except for the fact that he is very good at the Four Books and Five Classics test, he is not very good at anything else, that is, he is average."
So now Lao Zhu regrets that he should not have chosen to let the students of the academy give up their places by default in order to take care of the emotions of the northern scholars. It’s just the quota for Jinshi. If it’s not enough, can we just add more?
Fortunately, I have decreed that other people be born with the same background as Jinshi, which gives Lao Zhu some comfort.
"How could I be partial? If more people were involved, it would be too late for me to be happy." Although Han Du said this, he looked disapproving in his heart.
If you want to be able to study it on your own without systematic study, the difficulty is exactly the same as self-learning without a teacher. It is simply impossible. Han Du was not worried at all about this. In the future, if scholars want to make money, it is very simple, so come to the academy to study.
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Seeing Han Du's triumphant expression, Lao Zhu naturally guessed what he was thinking. He glanced at Han Du meaningfully and said: "You know, there is a sky beyond the sky, and there are mountains beyond the mountains. Aren't all the smart people in this world... He's from your academy. Don't underestimate the people of the world."
"How dare you, sir? Besides, this academy belongs to the emperor." Han Du did not take Lao Zhu's advice to heart at all, and complimented with a smile.
When Lao Zhu saw it, he just gave Han Du a meaningful look and didn't say anything else.
In the end, Lao Zhu ate and beat. He stood up with both hands and said with a smile: "Even if you pass the test this time, I won't hold you accountable, and I won't care how much money you make. But if your money to buy horse bones doesn't work, then I will look for you." Speak carefully."
After sending Lao Zhu away, Han Du had time to realize that there was cold sweat on his forehead. He raised his hand and wiped it, then turned to look at An Qing.
An Qing still looked frightened. He raised his hand and patted Han Du's chest and said, "It scared me to death. Don't do such a thing in front of my father in the future. I got lucky this time. If anything happens, If my father really pursues me, I’m afraid it will be useless even if I ask him.”
Yes... Han Du also nodded secretly in agreement. Lao Zhu's temper was too strong. Han Du knew that Lao Zhu was strong in the past, but he didn't expect that he would be so strong that he didn't even care about Anqing's happiness and would take care of himself whenever he wanted.
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After the incident passed, Han Du returned to the state of sleeping until three o'clock in the morning.
One day, the Duke of Liang sent someone to inform Han Du that Lan Yu was looking for him.
Han Du came to Lan Yu's house and walked in without any obstruction. He saw Lan Yu sitting behind the table, which was filled with good wine and food.
He himself was lifting the wine bottle with a smile and filling the wine glasses prepared for himself and Han Du.
"Brother, is there any happy event from above?" Han Du stepped forward politely.
Lan Yu looked up and saw Han Du walking over, and was even more happy. She smiled and stretched out her hand and said, "Brother Xian is here, sit down quickly."
Han Du sat down.
Lan Yu couldn't wait to pick up the wine glass and said to Han Du: "Come, dear brother, have a drink with me today. I won't come back until I'm drunk."
What's the joy? Are you constantly getting drunk? Although Han Du is not afraid of drinking with Lan Yu, he cannot drink the wine for no reason.
After taking the wine glass, Han Du raised his hand to stop Lan Yu and asked, "Brother, please tell me what the good thing is first, otherwise I really won't be able to drink this wine."
Lan Yu laughed loudly after hearing this and was not annoyed. She held the wine glass and said, "I'll tell you good news."
"I'm listening, Brother Lan." Han Du raised his ears.
"The emperor summoned us today to betroth the girl to the King of Shu." After Lan Yu finished speaking, he winked at Han Du, showing how proud he was at the moment.
"Oh? Congratulations, brother. This is indeed a great event. Let's have a drink." After that, Han Du took the initiative to touch Lan Yu and drank it all.
But she was wondering in her heart, why did Lan Yu attach so much importance to Lan Yue'er? Being given a marriage to the King of Shu, can he be so happy? If an ordinary person behaves like this, Han Du would not be surprised, but if it were Lan Yu, Han Du would be confused.
No matter what, as long as Lan Yu is happy.
"Yeah, but the news hasn't spread yet, and not many people know about it. Besides, we will be leaving Beijing soon." Lan Yu said with a smile.
"Leave Beijing? Why is this?" Han Du was immediately puzzled. Even if he wanted to marry his daughter, there was no need for Lan Yu to leave Beijing. Moreover, if the King of Shu wants to get married, he, the father-in-law, will no longer be there. How will this be decent?
"What's so strange about this?" Seeing Han Du's surprised voice, Lan Yu had a disapproving attitude, "His Royal Highness the King of Shu will seek vassalship in the future, and the city of Shu is in dilapidated condition. The emperor's intention is to let Let’s go and build the city and the palace first, and then let the King of Shu get married.”
So that's the case. No wonder Lan Yu is so happy. It turns out that she wants to build a house for her daughter and son-in-law in person. It seems that Lan Yu loves her daughter very much... Han Du thought to himself.
"Haha, then I have to congratulate brother first." Since Lao Zhu has asked Lan Yu to go to Shu to supervise the construction of the city and palace, Lan Yue'er, the Princess of Shu, is a sure thing.
Lan Yu smiled and drank another drink with Han Du. While the smell of wine filled his mouth, he praised: "The most important thing is that we can lead troops again."
Han Du suddenly woke up when he heard this. It turned out that he had overthought what he had just said. This was the reason why Lan Yu was so happy. However, this is not a bad thing. At least since Lao Zhu has asked Lan Yu to lead the troops again, it means that he has no intention of hiding his thoughts, which is worth being happy about.
"Congratulations, brother..." Han Du raised his glass and drank with Lan Yu again.
Since getting together with Lan Yu, Han Du knew that Lan Yu might not stay in the capital for long. Sure enough, in the middle of the month, Lan Yu organized his army and set off for Shu.
Han Du saw him off at the city gate this time, but the two of them did not
If you say anything more, we'll part ways.
Without Lan Yu, Han Du would not go to Liang Guogong's mansion again. When the head of the family is absent, no matter how close the relationship is, one cannot be so rude.
Just two days after Lan Yu left the capital, a person who surprised Han Du came to visit.
"Your Highness, King Qin, is this?" Han Du got the news from outside and hurried back, only to see Zhu Xi eating and drinking in front of a table full of food and wine.
An Qing accompanied him with a look of helplessness, "Second brother, please slow down."
Han Du glanced at An Qing, wanting to ask what was going on. However, An Qing glared back, then stood up and walked away without saying a word.
Zhu Xi also happened to be in the neutral position. He sighed and said: "Your food is indeed rare and delicious. I have eaten countless delicacies from mountains and seas, but none of them are as delicious as yours. Of course I want such a good thing." Eat more, I’m afraid it won’t be easy to eat in the future.”
It sounds like it's the last meal... Han Du thought deeply and speechlessly.
"His Highness can come whenever he wants. I will have people ready whenever he comes. I will ensure that His Highness is satisfied with the meal."
"My father is going to ask me to become a vassal." Zhu Ping raised his head and said just one sentence, letting Han Du know why he said that.
"When did it happen?" Han Du didn't know what to say, so he had to ask casually.
Zhu Xi looked down at the food in the bowl expressionlessly, and said with a pity: "There are less than ten days left, and we will leave when we are ready. I will trouble your navy this time, Lonely We can only send the Six Guards troops there with your help."
"Your Highness is joking, I am not the commander of the navy now." Han Du shook his head, thinking that Zhu Xi was joking with him.
But when he saw Zhu Xi looking at him with a half-smiling look on his face, Han Du suddenly understood. He was a little surprised and asked with some certainty: "Your Highness, you mean that the emperor wants me to command the navy?"
Zhu Ping didn't answer Han Du. He stood up suddenly, patted Han Du on the shoulder, and just said, "Just wait in peace."
After finishing speaking, he ignored Han Du and went straight out the door.
Sure enough, Han Du received Lao Zhu's imperial edict and the navy's command talisman the next day.
"Order Han Du to lead 50,000 naval troops to escort King Qin's six guards to the vassal state."
"I obey the decree."
With the gantry crane, shipping no longer needs to be time-consuming and laborious. In order to speed up the loading of ships, Handu simply blocked the dock and directly pulled the navy to the dock to load the ships.
This naturally made the merchant ships dissatisfied, but Handu didn't care about them. Anyway, there was still the original dock nearby that could be used. There was no problem in letting them load the ships manually, it was just a little slower.
Han Du watched as a warship loaded with supplies retreated, and another one came in immediately, with a satisfied look on his face. However, Han Du still murmured to himself: "One gantry crane is still too slow, we should add a few more. Moreover, there should be a few installed in the naval camp..."
In the past, when Lao Zhu took away his military power, Han Du had no reason to take care of the navy's affairs. Not to mention the thankless task, it would also easily cause Lao Zhu's misunderstanding. Now that he is in charge of the navy again, of course he should do whatever he feels comfortable with.
The navy set out with King Qin's Six Guards. To Han Du's surprise, Fang Xiaoru also came.
"What are you doing here? You must know that going to sea is no joke." Seeing Fang Xiaoru abandon the academy and run to his boat, Han Du suddenly felt dissatisfied.
He is a weak scholar. If he doesn't teach and educate people well in the academy, what is he doing here to expose himself to the wind and sun?
Fang Xiaoru had an extraordinary skill in cultivating Qi. He did not show any emotion when faced with Han Du's questioning, and said calmly: "I was ordered by the Crown Prince to go to the sea for a visit. I am the minister of the East Palace, so I naturally have to obey the Crown Prince's order. What do you think?"
"Uh~" What happened recently? Why do things always happen that catch me off guard?
Han Du thought about it for a while, but couldn't find the reason, so he stopped thinking about it. And I also think that Zhu Biao can think of letting Fang Xiaoru come to Nanyang to visit, which means that Zhu Biao has also set his sights on Nanyang, which is also a good thing.
Han Du didn't ask too much.
"Raise the sails and set sail!"
"Buzz..." A low horn sounded, and all naval warships raised their sails and sailed down the river.
