Zhu Biao is well, and Han Du no longer needs to stay in the East Palace to guard him.
After just letting An Qing stay in the East Palace, Han Du returned home. As soon as he came back, Han Wushu came to inform him that the mechanical workshop had been built, and Han Du needed to give instructions on what to do next.
"Let's go and have a look."
When Han Du came to the machine workshop, San Wazi hurriedly greeted him.
"Young man, please pay my respects to Mr. Marquis."
Han Du raised his hand to help Sanwazi up and asked with a happy face: "Is everything built?"
Sanwazi quickly bowed slightly and replied: "They are all built according to the requirements of the Marquis. Please come in and take a look."
Han Du followed Sanwazi into the machine workshop and walked through it carefully, but found no problems.
"Okay, not bad."
He turned to Uncle Wu and said, "I will pay him the money tomorrow."
"Yes, Lord Marquis." Uncle Wu bowed and replied.
Sanwazi felt embarrassed when he saw Han Du talking about money so frankly: "Master Hou, that's not what I meant."
"You deserve this, you're welcome." Han Du waved his hand towards San Wazi.
Sanwazi smiled and nodded quickly, "Thank you so much, Mr. Marquis, little one."
The workshop was repaired, and then people were needed. After Han Du explained, he went to the academy alone and found Sun Xian where the machines were tested.
Seeing Han Du looking at him with a strange expression, Sun Xian smiled sheepishly, pointed at the steam engine and explained: "Didn't Mr. Sir say that this machine consumes coal and water after all? The student wants to try it again, can you?"
Create machines that save more coal and water."
Han Du suddenly became happy and said with approval: "It's good that you have this awareness. If you study hard, this machine will be enough for you for three generations."
"Students don't think that much, they just like to study machines." Sun Xian smiled and scratched his head.
Speaking of which, Sun Xian is not very old. He is only a few years older than Han Du, that is, he is in his thirties. He is a bit shy in his speech and behavior. He wears a long blue gown from the academy, which is covered with
Puddles of stains.
If he walked out like this, no one would regard him as a famous scholar, but only as an unkempt and slovenly man with mud legs.
But who would have thought that this humble man in front of him could be a wealthy man with the title of Jinshi?
When Han Du heard Sun Xian's words, he immediately smiled and narrowed his eyes because he liked what you said.
After coughing twice, Han Du said tentatively: "Since you like machines so much, how about I find a good place for you and you can study it carefully?"
"Where?" Sun Xian was stunned, then turned around and looked around. There were scattered parts all over the floor. "The student thinks this place is very good."
Han Du smiled and waved to Sun Xian, and Sun Xian obeyed and leaned over. Han Du put his arm around Sun Xian's shoulders and pointed at the mechanical parts on the floor, "Although this place is nice, it is too cramped after all. Look at it.
If you just put a steam engine here, there is almost no room for anything else."
"Besides, this is the academy after all. You spent so much money on these things here, why doesn't Mr. Xue not want to see you?"
Sun Xian laughed awkwardly when he heard this. How could Judge Xue treat him? It cost a lot to build this machine, and Xue Xiang was notoriously stingy, wishing he could break a penny in half. He had long been
Xue Xiang has warned him more than once. If it weren't for the fact that he belongs to the husband, Xue Xiang would not have allowed him to spend so much money to build any machine. In Xue Xiang's view, since the steam engines have already
Once it's built, it would be a waste to spend so much effort improving it.
You know, these parts of the steam engine are not cheap. Even with Handu's relationship, they can get the cost price from the Ordnance Bureau. But because the price of these special steels is not low, and many parts are new,
It's also customized, so it costs a lot of money. The mold alone is a huge expense.
Seeing that there was something going on, Han Du quickly added fuel to the fire, "How about you go to this lord's machine workshop and have a test site ten times larger than this specially allocated for you?"
"Whenever you want to improve the steam engine, I will provide you with materials without spending a penny."
Sun Xian was moved by Han Du's words, and a smile suddenly appeared on his face, "Master Hou, are you serious about this?" If there is a place where he can spend money freely, then of course he is willing. Now he has no choice but to do it in the academy.
Xue Xiang has reminded him more than once, telling him not to buy any more mechanical parts. If he does, he will be kicked out of here and let him teach.
For this reason, Sun Xian had to give up the idea of buying parts. He could only draw many new ideas on paper and could not make real parts for him to try one by one.
If he can buy parts and experiment with ideas at will, then the temptation for him will be unparalleled and huge.
"Of course it is true. Will I still lie to you?" Han Du smiled happily when he saw Sun Xian let go so easily, "Not only that, I will also give you the most beautiful gift."
How about a high salary, a hundred dollars a month?"
Han Du smiled and pointed a finger at Sun Xian.
Seeing that Sun Xian did not speak, Han Du added: "Of course, if you can bring all your students to the workshop, I will give them no less than thirty guan per month."
Thirty guan a month, 360 guan a year, this price is simply astronomical. After all, as a seventh-grade county magistrate, the annual salary is only 70 dan, and it is rice. At present, one dan is about 900 guan.
Judging from rice, this annual salary is almost equivalent to a monthly salary of five guan.
The monthly salary of 30 guan is directly six times that of the county magistrate. But in Han Du's opinion, Sun Xian's disciples are worth the price, and they are worth thousands.
"What does the Marquis want them to do?" Sun Xian was a little confused.
Han Du laughed and said: "If you are going to do experiments, then someone should help you, right? Your disciples have been with you for so long, and you are comfortable with them, so why don't you want to take them with you?"
"Yes, of course I do. But since they are following me, wouldn't it be enough if I give them salaries?" Sun Xian asked with a puzzled look on his face.
Han Du put his hand on his shoulder again and said: "Your salary is not much, how can you give it to me? In this way, my workshop will definitely recruit a lot of people, and these people will definitely not know what to do at the beginning.
Machines. As for your students, they can be stewards in the workshop. On the one hand, they teach these people how to make machines, and on the other hand, they take care of them. How about that?"
This is not difficult. Sun Xian still has confidence in the students he brings. Making machines is their job. As for managing people, that is not a problem.
"But if the students go to the teacher's workshop, what will happen in the academy? The students still want to stay in the academy to teach." Even in the face of such a temptation, Sun Xian still hesitated after thinking for a long time.
On the one hand, there is the extremely high salary provided by Han Du, and on the other hand, the joy of teaching and educating people in the academy. In fact, compared to the salary provided by Han Du, Sun Xian prefers teaching in the academy. That is to say, he will consider it only when Han Du opens his mouth.
Fan, if it were someone else, he would refuse without hesitation.
He teaches in the academy and gets a monthly salary of 20 guan. In addition, he has just received a reward of 100,000 guan. Although it has to be divided between the academy and his students, there are still more than 10,000 guan in his hands.
.
This is a huge sum of money, enough to last him a lifetime.
When he saw Sun Xian talking about the academy, his eyes showed a feeling of extreme reluctance. Han Du knew that if this problem could not be solved, Sun Xian might not go to the workshop.
After lowering his head and thinking for a moment, Han Du said: "Well, you can continue to teach in the academy. You can go to the workshop when you have free time and want to do experiments. But whether you are improving the machine in the workshop or
Whatever new things are made belong to the workshop. But don't worry, I will give you a sum of money every time. Do you think this is okay?"
"That's it." After hearing this, Sun Xian lowered his head even more hesitantly.
"How about it? Think about it." Han Du was confident and not afraid that Sun Xian would not agree.
This condition meant nothing to Sun Xian. It also gave him the best research environment, so he had no reason to refuse.
Sure enough, after thinking for a moment, Sun Xian looked up at Han Du and nodded in agreement: "Okay, but should we talk about the students' salaries?"
A monthly salary of one hundred guan is not enough? Han Du was a little surprised and asked with a smile: "Then how much do you want?"
Sun Xian stretched out a finger towards Han Du and smiled silently.
Han Du shook his head and smiled, then asked doubtfully: "A hundred strings? Isn't this unnecessary?"
Seeing that Sun Xian didn't speak, Han Du certainly knew that his goal was definitely not a hundred strings, otherwise he would have agreed long ago.
"A thousand strings?" Han Du asked tentatively.
This is simply the sky-high price among sky-high prices, a price higher than the sky. If Sun Xian meant a thousand guan, then Han Du would not know about it in the future, but Han Du knew it without even thinking about it. This must be the highest monthly salary in the Ming Dynasty.
Already.
Sun Xian shook his head and did not take back his fingers. He just gestured towards Han Du and said directly: "The student does not want the monthly salary from the teacher, nor the reward from the teacher. The student only wants 10% of the shares of the teacher's mechanical workshop. Is that okay with the teacher?"
Han Du touched his chin and smacked the crotch. Why did everyone want the crotch? Lao Zhu wanted 30%, and now Sun Xian wanted 10%.
Moreover, this piece of stock may not be worth much from now on, and I don’t even know if it is worth a hundred dollars every month. But Han Du knows very well that in the future, the dividends of this piece of stock will be worth every month.
Even a thousand guan cannot stop it.
"If you want shares, I'm afraid you won't get much profit within a year or two. It's completely equivalent to giving me money for nothing. Do you also want shares?"
Sun Xianxiao
He smiled and said, "If sir agrees, the student still wants to have sex."
Han Duding looked at him for a long time, then suddenly laughed and said with admiration: "Smart, I agree. But there is a question, I still want to ask you."
"Sir, please tell me everything you know." Sun Xian smiled happily when he saw Han Du nodding in agreement, and quickly bowed slightly.
Han Du thought for a moment, "That's why you chose to ask for shares instead of a monthly salary? Even if I can't give you a monthly salary of a thousand guan, a few hundred guan should still be negotiable. From today on, you will get it every day
You can get hundreds of guan every month, the temptation is not small."
After hearing this, Sun Xian looked at Han Du with a smile and explained: "Mr.'s superb business methods are well-known among businessmen. As his students, if we don't even know how to choose, how dare we call ourselves his students?"
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"What's more, students are not short of money now. Even if they don't have the last penny, it doesn't matter. It's just a way of repaying your gratitude to Sir."
"You have courage." Han Du gave Sun Xian a thumbs up, and then said comfortingly: "Don't worry, I won't let you down."
After the negotiation was settled, Han Du took Sun Xian to the machinery workshop. .??.
When Sun Xian saw the spacious laboratory, even though there was nothing here, he was as excited as a child with a new toy.
Han Du followed Sun Xian's footsteps and said, "There is nothing here now, but that's fine. You can make this place whatever you want, it's up to you."
"Come, let me introduce someone to you."
He raised his hand to call Sun Xian in front of him, pointed to the fifth uncle, and said: "This is the steward of my house, also named Han. You can call him fifth uncle."
"Fifth uncle, nice to meet you, nice to meet you." Sun Xian bowed his hands and saluted his fifth uncle.
The fifth uncle also smiled and bowed quickly in return: "I have heard Mr. Sun's name mentioned by the Marquis a long time ago. When I see him today, it is better to see him than to hear him once."
Han Du interrupted the two people's greetings with a smile and said to Sun Xian: "If you need anything, whether it's materials or money, just ask Uncle Wu and he will prepare it for you."
"If Mr. Sun needs anything, please just ask." Uncle Wu listened to Han Du's instructions and said to Sun Xian with a smile.
Sun Xian also handed over his hand and politely said to Fifth Uncle, "Please Fifth Uncle, please pay more attention in the future."
Seeing that the two of them got along well, Han Du arranged for the two of them, "Uncle Wu has to worry more about recruiting craftsmen. Of course, you don't have to be idle. After all, Uncle Wu doesn't know much about machinery. When recruiting craftsmen, you also have to worry about it."
You have to help from the side."
"Don't worry, sir." Sun Xian replied with his head held high.
In the East Palace, Zhu Biao's condition gradually improved under Zhu Zhu's careful care. He no longer needed help when getting out of bed and could walk independently.
After Zhu Biao was sure that Zhu Biao's condition had completely recovered, he said goodbye and left the East Palace. After all, it was not suitable for him to stay in the East Palace for a long time, and compared to taking care of Zhu Biao, he preferred to go back and discuss the disease with the doctor.
After receiving the news, Lao Zhu and Queen Ma quickly took time to visit him.
"Biao'er, are you healed?"
A smile slowly appeared on Zhu Biao's face, and he nodded and replied: "Thank you for your concern, father. My son's illness has been cured."
Lao Zhu suddenly smiled like a blooming flower. He held Zhu Biao's arms and looked him up and down. Seeing that Zhu Biao's complexion had indeed completely recovered, he said: "It's okay, it's okay.
Okay. This time, you scared my father quite a bit."
"It's because of the unfilial piety of my sons and ministers that my father is worried." Zhu Shou said calmly.
Although Lao Zhu sounded a little strange, he didn't think much about it when he was so happy.
Smiling and patting Zhu Biao's shoulders hard several times, Lao Zhu said nonchalantly: "As long as you're fine."
Zhu Biao nodded slowly and suddenly asked with concern: "Father, third brother?"
Hearing Zhu Biao mention Lao San, Lao Zhu's expression suddenly darkened. Although he was very unhappy, Lao Zhu still couldn't say harsh words when facing Zhu Biao who had just recovered from his illness.
"I have forgiven him of his sins and will not restrain him. After a while, I will let him return to Taiyuan to continue being his King of Jin. In this way, you will be satisfied, right?"
Zhu Fan was able to restore his title, and Zhu Biao naturally had no dissatisfaction. He nodded quickly and said, "I would like to thank my father on behalf of my third brother."
Lao Zhu didn't want to mention Zhu Fan at all. He took a deep breath and waved his hands: "Don't mention him anymore. You have just recovered from illness, so you should get more rest."
Empress Ma also had a smile on her face and said to Zhu Biao: "Don't worry, Biao'er. When you get better in a few days, the queen mother will take the third child to see you."
"Thank you, Queen Mother." Zhu Biao replied with a smile.
Just when the three of them were enjoying themselves, Zhu Biao asked abruptly: "Father?"
Lao Zhu glanced at Zhu Biao curiously and said casually: "If you have anything to say, just say it."
Zhu Biao did not hesitate and asked directly: "I heard that all the imperial doctors at Father Jiangtai Hospital were imprisoned?"
Lao Zhu's face suddenly changed and gradually darkened. He stared at Zhu Biao and asked in a stern tone: "What? You still want to plead for them?"
Zhu Biao remained silent and did not speak.
When Lao Zhu saw it, he immediately became angry and scolded: "Are you confused by illness and want to plead for the person who murdered you? Or are you blinded by benevolence, righteousness and morality, which makes you so unclear about right and wrong?"
Facing his father's stern questioning, Zhu Biao seemed to be a little slow, and replied in a dull tone: "Father, after all, the people who murder my son are only a few. But the other people are innocent. I hope that
Father, please don’t harm innocent people and spare them. After all, they did not participate in the murder of their sons, and it is indeed none of their business.”
Lao Zhu laughed angrily at Zhu Biao's words and said angrily: "What do you mean by saying that other people are innocent and that it is none of their business? They knew the medicine was wrong and did not report it. That means they are guilty of the same crime as the mastermind and should be punished!"
Empress Ma also anxiously advised Zhu Biao: "Yes, Biao'er. Since they chose to hide it and not retaliate, they are complicit. Don't be stupid and plead for them."
"But my father, there are more than a dozen imperial doctors in the Imperial Hospital, and there are nearly a hundred judges and officials in other hospitals. Is it possible that so many people have to be killed just because of the affairs of the ministers?" Zhu Biao still refused. Giving up, he stepped forward and pulled Lao Zhu's lapel, begging bitterly.
Lao Quang angrily waved his hand, broke away from Zhu Biao, and shouted angrily: "I have made up my mind on this matter, don't talk about it anymore. You can rest in peace and recuperate. I will come to see you in a few days."
After saying that, Lao Zhu walked out angrily and went straight back to Qianqing Palace.
When Queen Ma saw this, she sighed helplessly towards Zhu Biao: "You can take care of yourself."
Then she followed Lao Zhu's footsteps and left. She had to rush to calm down the emperor's anger. If the emperor was dissatisfied with Zhu Biao because of this incident, then things would be in trouble.
Lao Zhu returned to Qianqing Palace and sat down on a chair angrily.
When Queen Ma saw him, she quickly walked up behind him and rubbed his shoulders with both hands.
Lao Zhu closed his eyes comfortably, and all the anger in his heart disappeared completely under Queen Ma's kneading.
After a while, Lao Zhu slowly opened his eyes and asked to himself: "Sister, do you think Biao'er is too kind?"
Queen Ma didn't want to answer, but she also knew that she had to answer at this time, otherwise it would only make things worse.
After thinking for a while, he slowly replied: "Biao'er is kind-hearted by nature. Isn't that why you chose him as the prince with confidence?"
Lao Zhu didn't speak for a long time, and then slowly sighed and said: "I was thinking that only Biao'er can be brothers and sisters. Only when he becomes the emperor, can his brothers be respectful." safe and sound."
Suddenly, Lao Zhu's eyes widened, and two fierce lights flashed in his pupils, "But what I hope is that he is kind to his brothers. I have never thought about asking him to be kind to anyone. He even has some imperial doctors." If we can’t even take action, how can we deter the arrogant and powerful generals from the civil and military ministers in the future, and how can we secure the throne?”
Queen Ma let go of her hand, sat down next to Lao Zhu, grabbed his hand, and sighed: "Since you chose Biao'er's kindness at the beginning, you should have thought that this day would come. You want Biao'er again? My son is kind to his brothers, but I also hope that he is as ruthless and ruthless to the officials as you are. Your Majesty, you want to take advantage of everything. How can there be such a good thing in the world?"
Seeing that the emperor was silent and speechless, Empress Ma continued: "Actually, there is nothing wrong with Biao'er's kindness. Your Majesty, you have suppressed hundreds of officials too much in these years. With Biao'er, they finally have someone." Hope. And with Biao'er's temperament, he will be able to be a conservative king in the future, what else does the emperor have to worry about?"
Lao Zhu immediately snorted coldly, looked at Queen Ma and said loudly: "Am I cruel to the officials? If they were kind to the people, how could I treat them like this? In my opinion, I am not cruel enough to them. They are so cruel to the people. , but ten times more ruthless than me."
Queen Ma immediately stopped her voice, knowing that she could not continue to speak at this time. Once she spoke, it would be very easy to arouse the emperor's anger.
The anger in Lao Zhu's heart calmed down a little, and he suddenly punched the table with his fist, and said bitterly: "Since those people from Taiyi Hospital dare to harm Biao'er, I will never let them go, even if Biao'er pleads for them. no."
Unexpectedly, the next morning, Lao Zhu and Queen Ma were still having dinner in the Qianqing Palace, and Zhu Biao came to say hello.
Originally, Lao Zhu thought Zhu Biao had figured it out and came to admit his mistake.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Biao's first words after greeting him were: "My son, I sincerely ask my father to forgive the sins of no one involved in the Taiyuan Hospital."
Lao Zhu was so angry that his fingers trembled, and he immediately threw his chopsticks on the table and shouted angrily: "There are no innocent people in Taiyuan Hospital, and there are no irrelevant people."