Because it was too late, Gu Chen fell asleep as soon as it touched the pillow.
When I woke up, it was not yet five o'clock, and I had to go to court yawning again.
It would be better to serve as an official for Emperor Wanli, who would not go to court for decades.
Officials don't have to get up so early, and their days are so comfortable.
It's a pity that time travel is a blind box, so it's not up to you to choose.
Gu Chen took out the prepared banknotes and moved them slightly by the light of the candle. He saw that the three characters "Guan Qian" on the banknotes began to change color as he moved.
"If your Majesty rewards me again this time, I will definitely not be humble anymore."
He felt that Lao Zhu didn't like aloof people.
Isn’t it like Liu Bowen?
Lao Zhu didn't like him but couldn't bear to part with him. He wanted to use it but wasn't willing to use it.
Therefore, it is better to say what you want directly.
Inside Fengtian Hall.
Lao Zhu shook the banknote slightly in the sun, and saw that the banknote instantly changed into five colors, looking particularly dazzling and beautiful.
"With this, do I still need to print it?"
Lao Zhu was so happy that all his wrinkles appeared.
"Of course we need it." Gu Chen cupped his hands and said with a smile: "It's natural to have anti-counterfeiting, the more the better, what do you think, Your Majesty?"
If there is only one process, wouldn't it give those with evil intentions an opportunity to take advantage of it?
"Your Majesty." After saying that, Gu Chen took out another piece of paper: "This is a color-changing printing method. I present it to Your Majesty and His Royal Highness."
"I believe that your Majesty should carefully select the craftsmen who make coins."
"Signing a confidentiality agreement, he will be searched when he comes in and out, and he and his family are not allowed to say a word about printing money."
"Printing money is divided into multiple processes. A banknote printer can only do one process in his lifetime."
"In order to keep them secretive and serve the court with peace of mind and loyalty, I would like to ask your Majesty to give them more salary. This will be more appropriate."
After all, this is ancient times, and even if there is color-changing technology, it is actually easier to learn.
Thinking of this, he continued to hand over his hand.
"The craftsman asks your majesty to choose civilians and conduct a thorough investigation of the three clans. They cannot have any relationship with aristocratic families or nobles. It is best for the craftsman and his family to live together."
"You are not allowed to go to other places at will. You need special permission to enter and leave the capital."
Although he naturally didn't know whether it would be possible to be so strict in the future, but at least the Hongwu Dynasty could definitely do it.
"As for it?"
Seeing that he is so serious about his work, he still needs to check the three clans when recruiting a craftsman.
This is not about recruiting scholar-bureaucrats as officials, so it shouldn’t be like this... right?
The most important thing is that he actually wants to give him more salary. Isn't this going to cost him his life?
"Your Majesty, Your Highness."
Gu Chen cupped his hands and then persuaded him earnestly.
"The more Your Majesty pays attention to it, the more people will trust our banknotes."
Zhu Biao nodded in agreement. The attitude of the people has always been based on the attitude of the court.
If the imperial court attaches great importance to catching corruption, the people will be brave enough to complain.
If the court does not pay attention to catching corruption, the people will naturally swallow their grievances.
He was afraid that he would offend the powerful and the whole family would suffer.
"So, what is a confidentiality agreement?"
Zhu Biao understood the literal meaning, but he had never heard of it, so he asked someone to explain it to avoid misunderstanding.
Gu Chen said softly: "Of course, I asked all the craftsmen to sign and pledge, and promised to keep all matters of the Banknote Printing Department confidential."
"Anyone who leaks will be beheaded."
"Lest they make a big mistake later and complain about the past and the past, claiming that they are ignorant and not guilty."
"After signing and depositing, everyone naturally has a steelyard in mind."
It's easier to talk about it in other places, but when it comes to printing money, we can't be careless.
If everyone knew that if he said one more word, he would be beheaded, then no one except the desperadoes would dare to do this.
"Very good."
Zhu Biao first agreed, but Lao Zhu on the side had a better idea.
"Beheading is too easy for them. Let's kill the whole clan instead."
Since you want more salary for yourself, you must strictly manage it.
Hearing this, Zhu Biao took a deep breath, shook his head helplessly and smiled, but did not refute, obviously agreeing with this statement.
Gu Chen: "...Yes."
Old Zhu, you are more ruthless. Compared with you, Zhu Xiaosi is much kinder.
After coming out of Fengtian Hall, Gu Chen was a little doubtful about life. Why didn't Lao Zhu say that he wanted to reward himself? He was obviously ready to ask for something.
That is to take charge of the Banknote Printing Department, which is better than scolding people at the Yushitai every day, right?
Inside the palace.
"Dad, if Gu Chen has made great achievements, dad won't reward him with anything?"
Zhu Biao didn't understand and didn't agree with it. Mistakes should be punished, and merit should be rewarded.
"If you eat the emperor's salary and bear the emperor's worries, what is the reward?"
Lao Zhu was always stingy about rewards. He smiled and put the banknotes into his arms, preparing to show them to his sister later.
He looked at his unhappy son and explained: "This boy is not only smart, but also has a sincere heart. He is not as pedantic as his master Han Yike."
"Han Yike is too straightforward. We are going to transfer him elsewhere in two years. Otherwise, he will offend too many people and it may be difficult to save his life."
"The boy from the Gu family looks upright, but in fact he has his own plans in mind, but he is not as cunning as Chen Ning. He is a young man who works as a censor."
To put it bluntly, he just didn't like Old Han who scolded him too harshly.
But he knew that Lao Han was right, so he came up with this idea.
Wouldn't it be best to find someone with a less venomous mouth to take over, so that you can feel comfortable and not delay his efforts to cure corruption?
When Gu Chen returned to the Yushitai, he needed to pass by the official department. Unexpectedly, he just bumped into Chen Baochuan coming out dejectedly, with a rather sad expression.
"Brother Gu, Mr. Lu refuses to agree to my going to Dingyuan."
Lu Ben, the Minister of Civil Affairs, was the father of Lu, the second concubine of the crown prince.
Gu Chen wondered: "What's the reason?"
Logically speaking, as long as Chen Ning is willing to let him go, Lu Ben has no reason to detain him.
"He said that I am not suitable to be a local official." Chen Baochuan felt a little aggrieved: "You said that I have been in the court for four years. Do you know how I came here in the past four years?"
"I never take leave, I'm never late, and I never offend anyone. I don't know why Master Lu wants to make things so difficult for me."
Although I occasionally fish, but whoever doesn't fish will do it for himself.
As he spoke, Chen Baochuan even wanted to cry.
"No, no, it's not Brother Chen. Why do you think you, a grown man, are crying?"
Gu Chen was speechless, wasn't it just a small thing?
"Man, men can't cry anymore. You were crying in front of His Highness the Crown Prince a few days ago with snot and tears."
Chen Baochuan was so wronged that he clearly said that all officials at the same level could go to Dingyuan.
No one else is willing to clean up the mess, but you are willing to do it, but Mr. Lu won't let you go?
Why?
"Okay, don't worry." After Gu Chen pondered for a while, he said softly: "I'll help you think of something. You go back and do your work first."
In short, no matter what, my friend can no longer be with Chen Ning.
If you are with Chen Ning, you will be dragged into the water sooner or later.
Back at the Yushitai, Gu Chen couldn't help but ask when he saw everyone's happy faces.
"What's the good news? Has your Majesty given us a salary increase?"
There was silence, a salary increase?
Is it possible?
In the end, Han Yike explained: "Mr. Liu is coming back. Now Hu Weiyong can no longer act recklessly, and the government can be more clear-minded."
