"Of course, didn't I place a reward 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 about 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 if it was one million strings, it would only make money without losing money.
But who made himself 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 it back, I think
, if we can get more people to engage in researching machinery through this reward, it will be worth it even if we lose money. The emperor also saw that the power of steel machinery is far greater than that of humans. If the Ming Dynasty wants to be strong in the future, it will be worth it.
If you are weak, you must get 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 wants to benefit, and everyone in the world wants to 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 such people, there will always be someone who can unexpectedly make better things."
Lao Zhu was very excited when Han Du said that a gantry crane could benefit the Ministry of Industry a lot. If in the future, as Han Du said, there will be a steady stream of various machines, what will the Ming Dynasty look like in the future?
, Lao Zhu is really looking forward to it.
But seeing Han Du's appearance, 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 physics and chemistry. To be honest, are you in the academy?"
Preferring them?"
Lao Zhu was also very jealous of these people. Wang Yuanji's current performance in the Hanlin Academy can be said to be an eye-catcher for him. He handles government affairs cleanly and neatly, and he can often deal with a difficult matter just like a cook handling an ox.
Solve it step by step until the entire problem is solved quickly. Even with this performance, Wang Yuanji still told everyone he met that he was only good at getting Jinshi in the academy, and other physics and chemistry were far behind his classmates.
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 taking 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 shouldn't have chosen to let the academy students give up their places in order to take care of the emotions of northern scholars. It's just the number of Jinshi places. If there are 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 delve into it on your own without systematic study, the difficulty is exactly the same as learning without a teacher.
Same, it is simply impossible. Han Du has no worries about this. If future scholars want to make money, it is very simple, so come to the academy to study.
Seeing Han Du's triumphant expression, Lao Zhu naturally guessed what he was thinking. He gave Han Du a meaningful look and said: "You know, there is a sky beyond the sky, and there are mountains beyond the mountains. Not all the smart people in this world are
I'm 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 said nothing else.
In the end, Lao Zhu ate and knocked. He stood up with his hands and said with a smile: "Even if you pass this time, I won't hold you accountable, and I won't care how much money you made, but if it's your daughter
If buying horse bones doesn’t work, then I’ll have to talk to you about it.”
After sending Lao Zhu away, Han Du had time to realize that there was cold sweat on his forehead. He raised his hand to wipe it and turned to look at An Qing.
An Qing still looked frightened. He raised his hand and patted Han Du's chest and said, "I was scared to death. Don't do such a thing in front of my father in the future. I was 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 before, but he didn't expect that he would be so strong. He didn't even care about Anqing's happiness, and he could take care of himself if he wanted.
Own.
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, filling the wine glasses prepared for himself and Han Du.
"Brother, is there any happy event?" Han Du stepped forward unceremoniously.
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 kind of joy is there? How often does one get drunk? Although Han Du is not afraid of drinking with Lan Yu, he cannot drink the wine inexplicably.
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 me 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 saying that, Han Du took the initiative to touch Lan Yu and drank it all in one gulp.
But I was wondering in my heart, Lan Yu paid so much attention to Lan Yue'er? How could he be so happy after being given a marriage to the King of Shu? If an ordinary person behaved like this, Han Du would not be surprised, but if it were Lan Yu instead
If so, Han Du would be a little 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.
"Leaving the capital? 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 the capital. Moreover, if the King of Shu wanted to get married, his father-in-law would not be here. How would it be inappropriate?
"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 vassal status 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 was not a bad thing. At least since Lao Zhu asked Lan Yu to lead the troops again, it meant
I have no intention of hiding his thoughts, which is something to be 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 set off for Shu with his entire army.
Han Du saw him off at the city gate this time, and the two separated without saying anything more.
If Lan Yu is not here, Han Du will not go to Liang Guogong's mansion again. The head of the family is not here, no matter how close the relationship is, he cannot be so rude.
Just two days after Lan Yu left the capital, a person who surprised Han Du came to visit.
"His Royal Highness, King Qin, is this?" Han Du got the news from outside and hurried back, only to see Zhu Ping 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 free, and he sighed and said: "Your food is indeed rare and delicious. I have eaten countless delicacies from the mountains and seas, but none of them are as delicious as yours. Of course, I will eat such good food."
Eat more, I’m afraid it won’t be easy to eat in the future.”
How could it be said that it was like the last meal? Han Du thought deeply and speechlessly.
"Your Highness can come whenever he wants. I will let someone know when he comes."
Prepare it and make sure 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
The Six Guards men and horses can only be sent 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 with peace of mind."
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, ship loading no longer takes time and effort. In order to speed up ship loading, Handu simply blocked the dock and directly brought the navy to the dock to load the ship.
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 would just be a little slower.
Han Du watched a warship loaded with supplies retreat out, and another one immediately came in with a look of satisfaction on his face. However, Han Du still murmured to himself: "One gantry crane is still too slow, there should be more
Add a few more. Moreover, there should also 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. It was thankless and could easily cause Lao Zhu's misunderstanding. Now that he is in charge of the navy again, how can he feel comfortable?
How come.
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 the 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's going on recently? Why do things always happen that catch me off guard?
Han Du thought for a while, but couldn't find the reason, so he stopped thinking about it. He also felt that Zhu Biao could think of asking Fang Xiaoru to come to Nanyang, which meant that Zhu Biao had already set his sights on Nanyang, which was also a good thing.
.
Han Du didn't ask too much.
"Set sail and set sail!"
The low horn sound of "Buzz" sounded, and all the naval warships raised their sails and sailed down the river.