Four hundred and fiftieth chapters Fang Xiaoru's appointment
There are also things like mirrors. At the price set by Lao Zhu, they will definitely be robbed by various countries. Lao Zhu wants to make money and increase production, so recruiting people to work is an unavoidable obstacle.
Even if Lao Zhu now mobilizes enough craftsmen to make mirrors, it can only solve a temporary emergency. Because as time goes by, the more good things in the Ming Dynasty, the demand for craftsmen will naturally become greater and greater.
Even if the Ming Dynasty has many craftsmen now, it is impossible to meet the demand. Even if Lao Zhu disagrees now, leaving a seed in his heart, he will agree in the future.
As expected, it was not beyond Han Du's expectation. After taking a deep look, Lao Zhu shook his head and said, "This matter will be discussed later!"
The tone leaves no room for doubt!
Han Du also nodded in agreement, pretending not to know, and did not continue to struggle with this issue.
Seeing this, Lao Zhu softened his tone, thought for a moment and said: "Since I have agreed to those envoys, they will purchase a large number of mirrors before they leave Beijing. This is the most urgent matter at the moment. If we recruit
As for the people, I'm afraid things may be in disharmony. Let's deploy craftsmen. I'll recruit 500 craftsmen for you. Is that enough?"
After thinking for a while, Han Du replied: "It depends on how much they want to buy. If it is not much, then it will naturally be enough."
Han Du didn't say anything else. If they purchased too much, the five hundred craftsmen might not even be enough.
Lao Zhu naturally heard the underlying meaning of Han Du's words. He didn't express anything strange. He just nodded and said, "If it's not enough, I will mobilize it for you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Han Du bowed.
When leaving Fengtian Hall, Han Du was in a very good mood.
Although Lao Zhu did not agree to let Han Du recruit people, but since Lao Zhu did not get angry, it was a good sign. This at least shows that Lao Zhu was weighing the matter in his heart, instead of blindly opposing and prohibiting it.
This is a good sign. As long as Lao Zhu is not opposed for the sake of opposition, Han Du believes that as the demand grows, he will agree to relax these restrictions.
Han Du walked back home. As soon as he entered the door, Uncle Mu informed him that someone was looking for him.
Who will come looking for me now?
Han Du came to the lobby with doubts. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Fang Xiaoru sitting inside drinking tea.
"Brother Fang, are you looking for me?"
When Fang Xiaoru saw Han Du coming, he didn't get up. He just sat on the chair and drank tea. He just nodded lightly towards Han Du and that was his answer.
Han Du didn't care about Fang Xiaoru's rude behavior. The two of them were too familiar with each other, so they naturally didn't pay attention to some minor etiquette. Instead, they looked at Fang Xiaoru strangely and asked in confusion: "What are you looking for?"
I'm not waiting at the Jiaofang Department, so what are you doing here at my house?"
Fang Xiaoru lives in Jiaofangsi now. If she wants to find Han Du, there is no need to go home to look for Handu. Wouldn't it be better to wait in Jiaofangsi?
Fang Xiaoru took a sip slowly and then said: "I came here specifically to thank you today."
"Thank me for what?" Han Du was stunned when he heard this. He hadn't done much recently, so why did he have to thank himself even though he was bald?
Fang Xiaoru continued expressionlessly: "Of course I want to thank you for recommending me in front of the prince. The appointment from the imperial court was made today."
"Oh? Congratulations to Brother Fang. You finally got what you wanted. I wonder what position Brother Fang holds now?" Han Du asked with a smile.
If Fang Xiaoru hadn't mentioned it, Han Du would have forgotten about it. How long has it been? It must have been at least a few months since the last time he and Zhu Biao met Fang Xiaoru in advance.
I didn't expect to have to wait for several months before Fang Xiaoru's appointment came down. But since I could wait, it would be good. If Lao Zhu did not want Fang Xiaoru to go back to his hometown to study, then there would be nothing he could do.
Although the appointment came a little late now, it is still a good thing for Fang Xiaoru.
Fang Xiaoru didn't mean to hide anything from Han Du, and said with a smile: "Seventh grade, supervising censor."
It can be seen from Fang Xiaoru's smiling expression that he is very satisfied with this position.
"Supervisory censor? Yanguan?" Han Du asked in surprise.
Fang Xiaoru couldn't help but frowned and asked doubtfully: "Isn't it bad to supervise the censor? I think it's not bad."
Han Du smiled bitterly and explained: "Supervising the censor may be suitable for others, but it is not very suitable for Brother Fang."
"Why?" Fang Xiaoru was puzzled.
Han Du had no choice but to explain to him, "Brother Fang, do you know that the Metropolitan Procuratorate is the famous Qingshui Yamen?"
Fang Xiaoru laughed disapprovingly and said: "I know, so what about Qingshui Yamen? I think it suits me very well. Anyway, I am not an official to make money, but to learn. Being in Qingshui Yamen may help me improve my knowledge."
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Han Du saw that Fang Xiaoru still didn't understand, so he had no choice but to sigh and said to him: "The Metropolitan Procuratorate is indeed suitable for Brother Fang to be a scholar, but has Brother Fang thought about it? If you are an official, where will you live?
?Although the capital is large, it is not easy to live in."
"Why does Brother Han want to drive me away? I can still live here..." Fang Xiaoru said disapprovingly, but as he spoke, he froze.
"If Brother Fang is an ordinary official in the capital, there is nothing wrong with living in Jiaofangsi. But if Brother Fang, as an official who has heard of things, continues to live in Jiaofangsi, do you think it is appropriate, Brother Fang?
" Han Du asked with deep meaning.
"This... is really troublesome." Fang Xiaoru thought for a long time and had to admit that Han Du's worries were justified. Moreover, this matter is not easy to solve. If he is an ordinary Beijing official, he will have some extra oil and water.
. Then of course you don’t have to worry about housing. Even if you can’t afford to buy a house, you can rent a house and settle down first.
But Fang Xiaoru happened to be in a Qingshui yamen like the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and his little salary was not enough for him to rent a house. It can be said that if he took a job in the Metropolitan Procuratorate, his future life would be difficult.
But the appointment of the imperial court is no joke. It is not something that can come and leave at will. Since then, when the time comes, Fang Xiaoru must go to the Metropolitan Procuratorate to serve, and there can be no delay.
Faced with this two-problem situation, Fang Xiaoru, as smart as Fang Xiaoru, was at a point where it was difficult to think of a solution.
Han Du saw that Fang Xiaoru was in trouble, and after pondering for a while, he said: "I do have a way, but I don't know if Brother Fang is willing to do it."
"What's the solution?" Faced with such an embarrassing situation, Fang Xiaoru was not anxious at all. Even if it was the advice given by Han Du, he could listen to it calmly before making a decision.