Let’s not talk about whether Lao Zhu’s approach is good or bad. But at least Lao Zhu’s attitude is good. At least it can be seen that Lao Zhu cares about the people from his heart. Some things can only be judged by deeds without regard for heart. There is nothing in the world about heart.
Perfect person.
Lao Zhu is an emperor who can give up all his own preferences for the sake of the people. There is no other emperor in history who can do this. Although, in the end, Lao Zhu still couldn't help but not drink tea.
, but he did not ask the people to pay tribute. Instead, he went to the imperial garden to cultivate a tea garden and grow tea himself.
Although Lao Zhu did not hold back the drink in the end, he never asked the people to pay tribute from the beginning to the end. Based on this, it is not an exaggeration to say that Lao Zhu really took the people into his heart.
Hearing that Zhu Biao said that he wanted to order a reduction in cotton planting, Han Du quickly stopped him. "No, Your Highness. Why reduce it? They should be allowed to plant more. The more cotton, the better, no matter how much it is, it will not matter."
Not enough.”
When Zhu Biao heard Han Du's words, he was suddenly surprised and asked in confusion: "What are you doing with so much cotton?"
As soon as Han Du heard Zhu Biao's words, he knew that he had misunderstood, and quickly waved his hand to explain. "There was a misunderstanding outside the palace. It's not that I want it, but that this cotton has more uses." Then, he
Explain to Zhu Biao the uses of cotton besides being woven into cotton cloth.
"Can cotton be used to make cotton-padded clothes and quilts? Is it really as warm as you say? Is it really lighter and better than fur?" Zhu Biao didn't quite understand what Zhu Biao said to Han Du. After all,
He hasn't seen it with his own eyes.
Han Du didn't have anything in hand now. He gestured with his hands and explained to Zhu Biao, but he couldn't make Zhu Biao understand. So he simply said: "When did I tell a lie? After a few days, your highness's cotton will be
After it has been delivered, I asked you to make some for His Highness. Your Highness will know after seeing it."
Seeing what Han Du said was so true, Zhu Biao felt itchy in his heart. Keeping warm is not a small matter, but a major matter related to the life and death of the people of Ming Dynasty. Since the weather is getting colder year by year, even in places like Jinling City
In this place, there are quite a few snowy days every year. Officials and wealthy businessmen can still rely on furs and charcoal fires to survive in winter, but furs are too expensive. It is impossible for ordinary people to buy furs and those poor clothes.
There are people who are single who freeze to death on the streets every winter.
And if these cotton-padded clothes and quilts are indeed warmer than furs as Han Du said, then it would be great news for the people.
Thinking of this, Zhu Biao was even more anxious than Han Du, and said quickly: "You don't have to wait a few days, Gu will have someone deliver the cotton to you tomorrow. As soon as you get it, start to do it, and be ready to deliver it to Gu as soon as possible."
Come, I want to see for myself."
So urgent?
But it doesn't matter. As long as you have cotton, how simple is it to make cotton clothes? Just lay out two pieces of cloth, fill them with cotton, sew them together, and you're done.
But there is a problem in making quilts. Anyway, Han Du only saw it with his own eyes when he was a child and knew that quilts popped out. But how exactly the quilts popped out, Han Du didn't know.
"Your Highness, this cotton-padded coat is simple to make and can be made quickly. But as for this quilt, then..."
Zhu Biao listened to Han Du's explanation and knew that making quilts was much more complicated than cotton clothes, so he waved his hand and said: "It doesn't matter, you just need to make the cotton clothes first."
"Yes." Han Du breathed out and nodded with a smile. It would be much simpler to just make cotton-padded clothes.
Seeing that the matter was over, Han Du was about to leave, "Your Highness, please excuse me and leave."
"Wait a moment."
To Han Du's surprise, he was stopped by Zhu Biao.
"What other instructions does Your Highness have?" Han Du asked.
Zhu Biao lowered his head, with the brush in his hand flying, and explained: "I will go to Yongchang Marquis later, so you can go with me. Wait for me for a while, approve this last memorial, and then we will set off.
."
Why did you take me with you to see Marquis Yongchang?
"Your Highness is going to go. You can go by yourself. Why are you taking me with you?" Han Du never wanted to go to the Yongchang Marquis Mansion ever again since he knew that Lan Yu had been holding back his evil thoughts and wanted to get him drunk.
While the two men were talking, Zhu Biao finished processing the memorial in his hand. He put down the brush and wiped his palms with a yellow silk handkerchief.
Looking at Han Du, he asked doubtfully: "Are you really not aware, or are you pretending not to know?"
"What should I know?" Han Du replied in surprise.
I have been running around for treasure money these days. What have I missed?
Zhu Biao saw that Han Du really didn't know, so he told him directly, "Father has decided to conquer Yunnan and has already appointed the general of Marquis Yongchang."
...
"Brother, are you really going to Yunnan?"
In the Yongchang Hou Mansion, Zhu Biao, Lan Yu and Han Du were sitting together. Han Du looked at Lan Yu nervously and asked again. Although Han Du had also seen Ah San on the Internet before when he kept provoking
The superiors had clamored to beat it severely, but at that time, it was stronger than Asan. In Han Du's heart, people would die in the battle. Not only did Han Du have no intention of going to the battlefield, but also the people around him did not
I hope they go to war.
Lan Yu ate the meat one bite at a time. Not only did her face not look as nervous as Han Du's, but she was smiling and full of enjoyment. Her whole person seemed to be suddenly rejuvenated, and she was completely free of the depression she had felt some time ago.
"Brother Xian, you have asked this question for the fifth time, do you want to keep asking like this?" Lan Yu looked helpless against Han Du.
Zhu Biao looked on and wanted to laugh. He didn't expect Han Du to be so cautious.
As for why Zhu Biao came to see Lan Yu, Han Du also understood at this time. It turns out that according to the relationship, Lan Yu can be regarded as Zhu Biao's uncle. Lan Yu's biological sister is Chang Yuchun's real wife, and Zhu Biao's
The Crown Princess is Chang Yuchun's daughter. Therefore, from a relationship point of view, Zhu Biao does want to call Lan Yu uncle. However, since ancient times, monarchs and ministers are different. Zhu Biao is the monarch and Lan Yu is the minister. Therefore, the title of uncle is
The two of them were just yelling in private.
Of course, even in private, if it were Han Du, Han Du would never be able to accept such a title as Zhu Biao. Only a proud and arrogant person like Lan Yu would dare to stab him.
He and Zhu Biao are called uncles and nephews.
Seeing Han Du's depressed look, Zhu Biao thought for a moment and then comforted him: "My uncle has experienced hundreds of battles. He knows it's not too late to be overjoyed at being able to go out to fight. Don't worry too much."