Zhu Di paced back and forth anxiously in the room, and suddenly turned around when he heard the movement. When he saw Zhu Gaochi coming in from the outside, he quickly asked, "How is it? Is Han Shu back?"
No matter whether Han Shu is willing to follow him, he must pass the test of Han Du. Zhu Di understands Han Du's temper and will definitely oppose it.
Therefore, it is still unknown whether Han Shu can come back after he returns. .??.??
But even so, Zhu Di still had to take a gamble. He couldn't sleep peacefully unless he uncovered the officials and the powerful people.
"came back."
"It's good to call back. Did Han Du say that?" Zhu Di breathed a sigh of relief and asked again quickly.
Zhu Gaochi shook his head in frustration, "No."
Zhu Di's face was disappointed for a moment, but he soon recovered and comforted Zhu Gaochi, "It's okay. As long as Han Shu follows us, we are not afraid that Han Du will not obey."
Zhu Gaochi nodded, that was indeed the truth.
Then Zhu Gaochi said thoughtfully, "Father,"
"Huh? Just tell me if you have anything to say." Although the troubles in his heart were not completely relieved, at least there was hope, and Zhu Di was still very happy.
"My son is thinking that since Han Shu is willing to follow us to America, he may not be the only one in the academy who is willing."
Zhu Di's eyes lit up, and his mouth trembled with excitement, "You mean, we poach people from the academy?"
Zhu Gaochi nodded slightly, "I don't know about other sons, but those classmates of my son should be willing."
"Okay! I'll leave this matter to you. You can pull as many people as you can." Zhu Di sighed with a smile on his face. He stretched out his hand and patted Zhu Gaochi on his thick shoulder. "My father is old, and everything will be different in the future."
It's yours. These people will be yours in the future. For your own future, you have to do this well."
"Yes, my son understands." Zhu Gaochi turned around and ran out happily.
Now he is full of energy and wants to find those classmates immediately. Zhu Gaochi has a good-natured character. He made many classmates in the academy. If he can convince half of them to follow him to America, he will make a lot of money.
earn.
Han Mansion.
"I'm full." Han Shu put down his bowls and chopsticks and started to run outside in a hurry.
Han Du glanced at him who was about to step out the door, and immediately said, "Wait."
Han Shu paused subconsciously, and the sudden change almost made him fall down.
He slowly turned around and looked at his brother with a guilty look, "Brother, did you call me?"
"Are you very busy recently? Why do you rush out after eating every day?" Han Du put down the bowl and chopsticks and stared at him without blinking.
Han Shu lowered his head in embarrassment and wanted to
Cover up one or two.
"I'm going to America soon. Before I leave, I want to take a good look at the capital."
This reason is not sufficient in front of Han Du.
"Shouldn't you be at home with your wife and children at this time? After all, they will also go to America with you."
Han Shu had been married a long time ago and had one child. However, he was not at home at that time, so his parents and An Qing arranged for him.
"Aren't you going to find Zhu Gaochi?" Although Han Du asked him, his eyes were full of determination.
Seeing that his elder brother had found out, Han Shu had no choice but to nod "yes"
He has been with Zhu Gaochi these days? What are they doing together? Even if they are discussing going to America, they won't have to discuss it for so many days, right?
"Go." Han Du lowered his head, a light flashed in his eyes.
Han Shu just didn't know how to explain to his elder brother, but he didn't expect that his elder brother would let him go so easily, lowered his head and continued eating.
Seeing this, Han Shu said, "Well, brother, I'm going out now" and walked out.
After Han Shu walked away, Han Du suddenly raised his head, put down the bowl and chopsticks he had just picked up, wiped his mouth with a handkerchief and stood up.
"Husband, what are you going to do?" An Qing looked at Han Du doubtfully.
Han Du said calmly, "It's mysterious. I'm a little worried. Let's go take a look."
An Qing was even more confused. "Didn't Han Shu say that he would go find Gao Chi? What's there to worry about?"
"I don't worry even if I'm looking for him. He can easily abduct Han Shu. Maybe he's paying attention to something now. Why don't I go and take a look?"
Han Du looked at An Qing and said, "Do you want to go together?"
An Qing immediately pouted, "Forget it, I'm not interested in eavesdropping on the conversation between my uncle and my nephew."
"Okay, then I'll go by myself."
After saying that, Han Du quickly went out and followed Han Shu from a distance.
Han Shu didn't notice the eldest brother behind him. He came to the door of a restaurant and got out of the carriage.
"It'll be fine for a while. You can find a place to have some food and drinks by yourself. You don't have to wait here for me all the time."
"Yes, Second Master." The coachman smiled quickly and bowed.
Han Shu walked straight to the door of a large private room on the third floor.
"Han Shu, come quickly." Zhu Gaochi saw him appearing at the door and quickly stood up and enthusiastically pulled him down to sit down.
As Han Shu was being pulled away, he bowed his hands and saluted everyone, "Everyone is of the same age. Long time no see. How are you?"
Zhu Gaochi pulled Han Shu to his position and pointed at him, "Han Shu, don't you need me to introduce you?"
Everyone smiled, nodded, and greeted each other.
Zhu Gaochi saw that it was almost the same, and quickly stretched out his hand to signal, "Come on, come on, today we meet again after a long separation. It took a lot of effort to get together. Sit, sit, sit."
After three rounds of drinking.
Zhu Gaochi put down his wine glass and said to everyone in the warm atmosphere, "We know that you still have concerns about going to America. But it doesn't matter. Today we are calling Han Shu. He is going to America. If you still have doubts, you can
ask him."
Han Shu smiled and nodded at the right time, indicating that this was indeed the case. ??
In this case, some people were rude and quickly asked, "We have only heard of America. Is it really as good as the legend?"
"I can tell you that this is true." Han Shu nodded with great certainty, "And the wealth of America is far more exaggerated than the legend!"
"How is this possible? Is there really such a place in the world?" Everyone was amazed.
Han Shu smiled and said, "Everyone knows that my eldest brother has personally been to America and brought back sweet potatoes, potatoes and corn. In fact, it can be seen from these three things that there will be no shortage of food in America.
"
Everyone nodded after hearing this. Because of these three things brought back by Duke Zhenguo, the Ming Dynasty's grains were directly increased by three types. These three types of grains have no shortcomings except that they are not very delicious.
"The Americas are not only rich in food, but also rich in minerals. There is a lot of gold, silver, copper, and iron, and they are far richer than the Ming Dynasty."
Just when everyone was listening intoxicated and lost in their beautiful imagination of America, an angry voice suddenly appeared, shocking everyone like thunder and falling into a trance.
"What are you doing?"
Everyone suddenly turned around and saw an angry Han Du standing at the door. Everyone suddenly became nervous and subconsciously stood up, feeling at a loss what to do with their hands and feet.
"First, sir"
"Big brother?"
Han Du glanced at everyone coldly and walked up to Zhu Gaochi.
Zhu Gaochi was very frightened, with a look of embarrassment on his face. He quickly lowered his head and looked away without daring to look up.
"You are so brave, poaching your way to the academy!"
Zhu Gaochi quickly explained, "Sir, misunderstanding, this is all a misunderstanding."
"What's the misunderstanding?" Han Du shouted angrily.
Zhu Gaochi glanced at everyone and wanted to explain, but he shut up and lowered his head.
He looked like he accepted the punishment.
"Sir! It's not your fault, His Highness, it's me who wants to go to America."
"Yes, sir, I really don't blame His Highness."
Zhu Gaochi quickly stepped out of the way, leaving the chief seat to Han Du.
"Sir, please sit down."
Han Du saw that what everyone said was sincere and not fake at all, so he also wanted to ask what was going on.
Then he walked to the chair and sat down, and asked, "Wouldn't it be better to stay in the Ming Dynasty? Why do you want to go to America? Are you being bewitched by him?"
With the last glance, Han Du looked at Zhu Gaochi coldly.
Everyone looked at each other, and Han Shu stood up and explained, "That's not the case, brother."
"Shut up!" Han Du glared at him, "Even if you are bewitched, how can you still drag your classmates into the water?"
"Sir." An academy scholar stood up and saluted respectfully.
Han Du turned around and looked at him calmly.
He took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to say, "Sir, it is indeed us who want to go to America. We are the ones who want to learn about the situation in America from His Highness."
Han Du saw that everyone looked like this, and he was even more confused: "You are all based in the Ming Dynasty, why would you want to go to America?"
This person said seriously, "I am a scholar."
When everyone heard this, they glanced at each other and sang in unison, "We, the scholars, should be filial when we enter, and be younger when we go out. We should stay first and wait for others. If we have ambitions, we will benefit the people. If we have no ambitions, we will cultivate ourselves and be seen in the world!"
Unwilling
Han Du frowned slightly and said, "You feel that you are frustrated now? If it's because the academy's salary is too low, I can make the decision to increase it for you."
"Sir, the salary of the academy is enough. But we have been studying all our lives, and we also want the opportunity to use our studies. America is completely blank, which is where students can show their talents. Please forgive me, sir!"
"Please give me your permission, sir!"
Everyone knelt down and worshiped. They went to America not for promotion and wealth, but for what they thought in their hearts.
If they wanted to get promoted and make a fortune, they would have chosen to become officials instead of staying in the academy to teach.
Han Du's face was as dark as water, and he said coldly, "No!"
"gentlemen"
"Big brother"
Everyone looked at Han Du in surprise, wondering why he disagreed.
Han Du took a deep breath and said in a serious tone, "You won't forget it, will you? One of the oaths you made when you entered the academy is that you will never spread the content taught by the academy to outsiders. If you go to America, wouldn't you have to