Zhu Zhanji looked at the No. 9 horse that gradually slowed down and stopped, feeling full of unwillingness. He had prepared so much and it was hard to accept the final result.
Fortunately, he understood that he couldn't blame others. After all, he didn't expect that Han Du would suddenly ask to change riders.
Could it be that Han Du has discovered his secret?
Zhu Zhanji turned around and looked at Han Du with confusion, but saw Han Du looking at him with a half-smile.
Shocked in his heart, Zhu Zhanji quickly concealed a smile and said with admiration: "It seems that the master's horse-reading skills are unfathomable and unfathomable."
Look, Zhu Zhanji is talking about the art of horse-drawing, which means that he does not admit to cheating.
Han Du didn't bother to expose him, since he won anyway.
"What about the bet between us?"
Regarding this, Zhu Zhanji had no idea of reneging on the debt, and said straightforwardly: "I am willing to admit defeat, and the one hundred thousand taels of silver will be sent to the father-in-law's house."
Han Du was noncommittal after hearing this, clasped his hands in front of his face, and asked curiously: "As far as I know, all the money you brought back this time was spent, right? What did you use to pay for the one hundred thousand taels of silver?"
Zhu Zhanji came back with a lot of gold and silver this time, but he also bought slaves, thunder blunderbuss and bullets, and various supplies. Even if he has mountains of gold and silver, he cannot withstand such a construction. The money he brought back this time was indeed almost spent, otherwise he might not be in such a hurry to go back.
As for the bet between him and Han Du, according to his plan, if he won, he would not only be able to take away a hundred people, but he would not have to pay the money. Therefore, he did not prepare the money at all in the beginning.
Hearing Han Du's question, Zhu Zhanji responded leisurely and ashamedly: "My father-in-law expected it right. I really can't come up with one hundred thousand taels of silver now. But please don't worry, my father-in-law, I will send someone as soon as I return." Send one hundred thousand taels of silver to the father-in-law. Of course, you can also count the interest."
Han Du was not surprised by this. Looking at the wealthy Zhu Zhanji, he sighed in his heart. This is the wealth of America, especially the rich gold and silver.
Han Du didn't know if Xinming had found those big gold or silver mines, as long as they found one. Not to mention one hundred thousand taels of silver, even one million taels of gold would not be taken seriously by Zhu Zhanji.
Seeing that Han Du didn't say anything, Zhu Zhanji thought he wouldn't agree, so he bowed slightly and begged, "Please forgive me, sir."
"Forget the interest, just give the money to Han Shu." Han Du waved his hands lightly and sighed: "He didn't take anything with him when he left home. This little money can be regarded as compensation for him over the years. .”
Zhu Zhanji did not expect Han Du to arrange this, and then felt that this was also a good thing for him. Not only did it bring him closer to Han Shu, but it also saved him the trouble of sending money to Ming Dynasty.
"Then follow the father-in-law's wishes."
After discussing it, both of them relaxed.
At this moment, Yu Qian hurried here.
Before Qian could speak, Han Du shouted angrily: "What are you doing here?"
At the same time, he glanced at Zhu Zhanji intentionally or unintentionally. Han Du always felt that there was a vague connection between Yu Qian and him.
Do they have a cheap deal?
Faced with the teacher's scolding, Yu Qian didn't react at all. He still looked carefree. Obviously, he had already learned about it.
Han Du is used to such intimidation.
"How are you, teacher?"
"What a fart!" Han Du was angry. The more Yu Qian behaved like this, the more Han Du felt that his coming here was related to Zhu Zhanji. ..
Han Du was as angry as if his precious daughter didn't even look at him at home, but secretly ran to the window and looked longingly at the will-o'-the-wisp boy downstairs.
"Sun Xian doesn't have something to do with you? If you don't go to him, why are you here?"
Yu Qian still looked playful and explained: "Ah? The disciple is indeed going to the machine workshop, but I heard that the teacher is here, why don't you stop by to visit the teacher?"
Drop by? The machinery workshop is in the south of the capital, and the racecourse is in the east. Which road are you on?
What else do you mean by making a special trip to see me? Han Du looked back at Zhu Zhanji in a condescending manner, probably just to see him.
Zhu Zhanji looked calm, smiled and nodded to Yu Qian: "Long time no see, Mr. Yu, how are you?"
What's the meaning? "Long time no see..." This sentence sounded very harsh to Han Du. He always felt that Zhu Zhanji was deliberately hiding something before he said it.
Instead of Qian Qian speaking, Han Du directly attacked Zhu Zhanji and said, "Your Highness is not an academy student, so I'm afraid it's inappropriate to call him Sir? Your Highness is a royal nobleman, so it's better not to lower yourself."
Hearing that Han Du was beating around the bush, Zhu Zhanji didn't care. He wanted to say something else, but Han Du didn't give him a chance.
Han Du waved his sleeves at Yu Qian and angrily said, "Since Sun Xian has something urgent to do with you, what are you still doing here? Get out of here right away!"
Yu Qian was very anxious as he was about to be driven away by the teacher. At this moment, he saw Zhu Zhanji shaking his head with disappointment in his eyes.
Then he hurriedly apologized: "Teacher, please calm down, I will leave now."
After saying that, he quickly turned around and left the racecourse.
When Zhu Zhanji saw Yu Qian leaving, he immediately stood up and said goodbye: "The Guyuan voyage is coming, and there are still many things that need to be prepared. Why not just stop here today and say goodbye first!"
Han Du squinted his eyes and looked at him without saying a word.
As soon as Yu Qian was driven away by him, Zhu Zhanji was eager to leave. Could it be that the two of them colluded and agreed to meet outside?
Han Du was silent for a few seconds and said, "In that case, I will send His Highness back home."
He bit the word "return home" very hard, and at the same time stared into Zhu Zhanji's eyes, trying to get some clues.
Zhu Zhanji was choked by Han Du's answer. Zhu Zhanji wanted to refuse, but he was afraid that Han Du would see something.
I had no choice but to bite the bullet, take a breath and reluctantly agreed: "Okay, then Mr. Lao will be here."
Han Du immediately said seriously: "It's not troublesome, not troublesome at all. I like to have a beginning and an end."
The two set off slowly, silently all the way. It wasn't until Zhu Zhanji was sent to Prince Yan's Mansion and he watched him walk in that Han Du headed towards his home.
As soon as he returned, Han Du ordered the housekeeper. Once Yu Qian comes back, immediately ask him to come to the study to see him.
But Han Du waited in the study all afternoon, and even after dinner, Yu Qian was not seen.
Yu Qian came back slowly and ran to the study after getting the news. Standing at the door and looking at the dimly lit study, Yu Qian paused and hesitated whether to go in.
"What? You don't dare to come in. Why are you feeling guilty?" Han Du's voice came from the study.
Then he took out the fire stick and blew it to light the candle.
