Many other officials talk about being "loyal to the public and serving the country, and working diligently", but how many of them can actually do it?
If those officials could really do it, then both sides of the Qinhuai River would not open their doors as soon as it gets dark, and the lights would still be brightly lit until late at night.
But Han Du was different. Judging from the news he got, Han Du went out early and came back late these days. He spent the whole day in the Banknote Printing Bureau, staying with a group of craftsmen, and he didn't go there at all.
While enjoying the old eunuch's shoulder beating, Lao Zhu glanced sideways at him and suddenly asked: "How many benefits did Han Du give you to speak for him like this?"
The old eunuch knelt on the ground with a thud, his face turned pale with fright, and his whole body was shaking. He trembled and replied: "Your Majesty, I have never accepted Master Han's benefits. Everything I said is true."
Lao Zhu waved his sleeves, stared at the old eunuch with his eyes, and asked in a deep voice: "You didn't accept his benefits? Then why did you speak for him?"
The old eunuch hurriedly kowtowed, and while kowtowing, he explained: "Your Majesty, this old slave did not speak for Mr. Han. The old slave just felt that Mr. Han was different from other officials..."
Before the old eunuch had finished speaking, the heavy expression on Lao Zhu's face disappeared instantly, and he waved his hand casually, "Okay, okay. Come on, let's talk about it, is it different in Handu?"
After hearing this, the old eunuch stood up from the ground tremblingly, bowed and replied to the emperor: "Back to the emperor, the old slave feels that Lord Han's work is completely different from other officials. He seems to be an alien among the officials.
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The old eunuch raised his head cautiously and saw that Lao Zhu had a smile on his face and showed no sign of anger. He boldly said: "Except for the day of the morning court, other officials almost go out late and return early at other times, but Han Du is just right
On the contrary, these days he leaves early and comes home late. And..."
The old eunuch wanted to give some more examples, but the emperor interrupted him with a wave of his hand, so he had to put the rest of his words back in his stomach.
Lao Zhu saw exactly what Han Du was doing, and there was no need to ask the old eunuch to repeat it to him. The purpose of Lao Zhu's anger just now was to beat the old eunuch, and the inner court was not allowed to interfere in politics. This was Lao Zhu
The bottom line in my heart.
He moved his fingers and asked the old eunuch to step away. Lao Zhu sat on the dragon chair and looked straight out of the hall. It took so much time for the new treasure banknotes, but Han Du had not made it yet. And the original treasure banknotes had not been printed yet.
Let Han Du stop. In addition, the court's expenses began to become tense, which had to make Lao Zhu feel some worries.
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As soon as it dawned, Han Du got up. After a comfortable night's sleep, Han Du felt like he was resurrected with full blood.
Today I still have to go to the Bureau of Printing and Printing to continue trial production of ink with the craftsmen.
After Han Du had breakfast, he went out and rushed towards the Banknote Printing Bureau on two legs. Although there were horses in the Baobao Lifting Office, Han Du could ride on them as he pleased, but the Baobao Lifting Office was in the inner city.
And Han Du happens to live in the outer city. If Han Du first goes to the Banknote Lifting Office and rides on a horse, and then rushes to the Banknote Printing Bureau, the time spent on this trip is enough for Handu to walk from his home to the Banknote Printing Bureau.
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Therefore, in order to save time, Han Du basically walked on two legs whether he was going to the banknote removal or printing office.
Han Du was walking on the street when a carriage rushed out from behind him and stopped in front of him.
Han Du was frightened. This was like a car rushing out from behind and blocking the front. One mistake would lead to death.
Just as he was about to yell, he saw Tang He lift the curtain and jump out of the carriage.
"Mr. Xin Guo? Who are you?" Han Du quickly stepped forward to greet him.
How old are you, and you still jump out of the car? Han Du's strange gaze fell on Tang He's lap.
Tang He noticed Han Du's gaze and asked doubtfully: "What's wrong? You look so weird?"
Han Du sighed and said: "Mr.
On crutches."
When the driver heard Han Du's cursed words so early in the morning, he suddenly felt unlucky and glared at Han Du.
On the contrary, Tang He didn't think it was anything. He knew that Han Du said this for his own good.
"I know what you mean, but I am different from those old men. My body is very strong. Besides, I have been here for so many years and I have long been used to it. I'm afraid I can't change it."
Seeing that Tang He had no intention of correcting himself, Han Du straightened his face and said solemnly: "It is better for Duke Xin to change this bad habit. People can be strong, but they cannot go against the laws of nature. People are born, old, sick and die.
God's way. No matter how strong your body's bones are when you are young, they will begin to decline once you are over forty years old. As you age, the calcium in your bones will gradually disappear, and your bones will become fragile."
Shaking his head, Han Du continued: "If Duke Xin's habit is not what it should be, I'm not being alarmist. I really have to go home and prepare a crutch for you."
Although Tang He didn't understand what Han Du was talking about about calcium, he only thought that Han Du knew some medical skills. And he also felt that Han Du was sincerely caring about him both inside and outside his words, and Tang He naturally appreciated it.
Patting Han Du's shoulder, he smiled and agreed: "Okay, I will listen to you once. However, since I have listened to you once, you should also do me a favor. Come with me, everything is ready.
Just waiting for you."
After saying that, he couldn't help but pull Han Du's arm and pull him to the carriage.
Although Han Du is young, his strength is far inferior to that of generals like Tang He. He only felt that Tang He's fingers were like iron pliers, grabbing his arm and making him unable to move. He had to be pulled
Tang He pulled away.
As he was being pulled away, Han Du thought, "I just did it for your own good, but you actually said it as if you were giving me face? And you also used it as an excuse to ask me to help. Is this what humans do?"
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Han Du still had things to do today, and he didn't want to do anything to help Tang He.
He hurriedly shied away and said: "Xinguo Gong, wait a minute. I have some important things to do today. How about another day? I will definitely come to visit you tomorrow."
"Another day? Will you come to visit?" Tang He turned around and asked coldly.
Han Du immediately nodded with a smile on his face, "Yes, yes, yes, another day, how about another day?"