Lao Zhu took the document from the old eunuch's hand and looked at it. His brows suddenly wrinkled and he raised his eyes to look at Han Du.
"Two million stones of grain and grass arrived in full and they didn't disappear. Didn't you lie to me?"
With eyes as wide as bells, Lao Zhu looked at Han Du in disbelief.
Han Du leaned forward slightly and said with a smile: "Thanks to your Majesty Hongfu, it was smooth sailing this time. Although there were some thunderstorms, there were no strong winds or waves. The food and grass were transported smoothly all the way."
Lao Zhu held the document and seemed to be asking Han Du, but also seemed to be asking himself, "Didn't many officials at the last court meeting say that a lot of water would be lost if we took the sea route? How come it didn't disappear at all when we got here?
" ??
Not only is Lao Zhu puzzled, but it is a well-known fact that shipping drifts. Moreover, among people's influence, shipping drifts are also very large.
For example, in the former Song Dynasty, it was at least 30%, and even 50% if it was excessive. But this is actually an excuse for corruption by corrupt officials. If the sea trade in the former Song Dynasty was really so bad, then the sea trade in the former Song Dynasty would not be the same at all.
Can't develop.
With the current shipbuilding technology, the ships are built using the scale armor method. The hulls are strong and have a large load capacity, so they are not afraid of ordinary wind and waves. And the fleet is offshore and along the coastline. If it encounters rough waves, it can be moved in advance.
If you stay close to the shore and take shelter, you don’t have to worry about anything drifting away.
But Han Du would not tell Lao Zhu about such a thing. It was not because he was afraid of offending people, but because he was afraid that Lao Zhu would discuss the matter strictly.
If Lao Zhu knew that almost nothing is lost in shipping now, he might have to make this an iron rule, which would be extremely inconvenient for the development of shipping.
"Back to the emperor, the stability of shipping mainly depends on luck. If everything goes smoothly, there will naturally be no drift at all, but if there are strong winds and huge waves, there will be a lot of drift."
As Han Du spoke, he raised his eyes and looked at Lao Zhu carefully. Seeing that Lao Zhu showed no sign of anger, he continued: "The weather on the sea comes at any time. One moment, the sea is clear and the sky is clear, and the next moment there is lightning and thunder.
No one knows what will happen.”
After hearing this, Lao Zhu nodded subconsciously, and then asked: "What do you mean, if there is no floating this time, it may happen in the future?"
"Yes." Han Du replied confidently.
When Lao Zhu heard Han Du's words, he nodded believingly, paused for a few breaths, and said with a smile: "Well, it didn't float this time. Even if it floats 30% less next time, I can accept it."
The implication is that if the float does not exceed 30%, then is it unacceptable to Lao Zhu?
Sure enough, this is Lao Zhu's consistent style, buckle and string!
There must be a hard line drawn for whether or not to float. If it is not exceeded, then everyone will naturally be happy; if it is exceeded, then I'm sorry, the lightest punishment will be a fine and a downgrade, and the most serious one will be dismissed from office. Even the death of the person is not impossible.
Lao Zhu slowly opened the document again, read it from beginning to end, and then threw it on the imperial desk. He raised his eyes, looked at Han Du, and said, "Tell me about how you transported food and grass this time.
I want to hear it."
"Yes." Han Du bowed his hands and recounted the experience of going to sea this time.
Speaking of Han Du secretly going to sea under the cover of night and coming back without anyone noticing, Lao Zhu praised him.
Lao Zhu listened intently and saw the anxiety on Han Du's face, knowing that he wanted to go home.
Then he smiled and waved,
"Step back and go back early. Don't forget that there are people waiting for you at home."
Han Du's face turned red, he lowered his head in embarrassment, and whispered, "Yes, I will leave."
After leaving the palace city, Han Du rode quickly on his horse and soon returned to Zhenhaihou Mansion.
Instead of going to see my parents, I came to my yard immediately.
As soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw An Qing stroking his bulging belly with one hand and supporting Liu's waist with the other, followed by two maids, sitting under the tree to rest.
Seeing Han Du coming back, An Qing was stunned for a moment, and then his face seemed to bloom like a peony. He quickly stood up and shouted to Han Du: "Husband, are you back?"
Han Du hurriedly stepped forward, supported An Qing, and said worriedly: "What are you standing up for? Just sit down. Now you have to be gentle in every move. Come on, sit down slowly."
After blocking the maid who wanted to come forward to help him, Han Du held An Qing in his hands and sat down slowly.
"Husband, are you back so soon?" An Qing sat down slowly, exhaled the breath he was holding in his chest, and looked at Han Du happily.
Han Du smiled and nodded in response, "Didn't I tell you, it won't take much time. This time I will come back halfway, and after sending another batch, it will be done."
"Ah? You still want to leave?" An Qing muttered, with a look of displeasure on his face.
Since she became pregnant, her temper has lost its previous dignified and generous temper. Instead, she has suddenly become more feminine. Perhaps she didn't even realize that she is acting like a coquettish person in Korea and Korea.
But Han Du liked her the way she looked now and didn't criticize her.
"Yes, but don't worry, it won't take long this time." Han Du patted her hand and comforted her.
With Han Du's promise in front of him, although An Qing was reluctant, he knew that the emperor's order was hard to break, so he could only nod obediently and replied: "Okay, but you must remember to come back early. During the days you left this time,
I miss you."
Han Du gently hugged her head, leaned on his shoulder, and whispered in her ear, "Promise you, I will come back soon."
Han Du stayed at home for a few days, and when the food and grass were loaded onto the ship again, he was about to set off again.
But just when Han Du was about to set off, a eunuch came to Zhenhaihou Mansion.
"The Emperor has a decree to summon the Marquis of Zhenhai to the palace." The eunuch's sharp voice made Han Du hear every word clearly.
But because of this, Han Du was confused about Lao Zhu's will. He raised his head and looked at the sun that was about to set, and couldn't help but wonder: "Why did you call me into the palace at this time?"
Seeing the eunuch waiting for him without saying a word, Han Du had no choice but to go to the palace and talk about it.
He looked back at An Qing, smiled, and comforted him: "It's a good idea to stay at home. I'll be back soon."
"Yeah~" An Qing nodded slightly and sent Han Du out with a smile.
Han Du walked in front and deliberately slowed down his pace and stood side by side with the eunuch. He flipped his palm under his sleeve and slipped a roll of treasure money into the eunuch's hand without leaving any trace.
The eunuch was startled at first, and then looked at the people behind him who had their heads lowered. No one noticed the flash of lightning just now. A smile appeared on his face, and he held the treasure note in his hand with peace of mind.
Han Du came a little closer and replied in a voice that could only be heard clearly between the two of them: "Thank you, Lord Marquis, for the reward." Lao Zhu took the document from the old eunuch's hand and looked at it. His brows suddenly wrinkled and he raised his eyes to look at
Handu.
"Two million stones of grain and grass arrived in full and they didn't disappear. Didn't you lie to me?"
With eyes as wide as bells, Lao Zhu looked at Han Du in disbelief.
Han Du leaned forward slightly and said with a smile: "Thanks to your Majesty Hongfu, it was smooth sailing this time. Although there were some thunderstorms, there were no strong winds or waves. The food and grass were transported smoothly all the way."
Lao Zhu held the document and seemed to be asking Han Du and himself, "Didn't many officials at the last court meeting say that a lot of water would be lost if we took the sea route? How come it didn't disappear at all when we got here?"
"
Not only is Lao Zhu puzzled, but it is a well-known fact that shipping drifts. Moreover, among people's influence, shipping drifts are also very large.
For example, in the former Song Dynasty, it was at least 30%, and even 50% if it was excessive. But this is actually an excuse for corruption by corrupt officials. If the sea trade in the former Song Dynasty was really so bad, then the sea trade in the former Song Dynasty would not be the same at all.
Can't develop.
With the current shipbuilding technology, the ships are built using the scale armor method. The hulls are strong and have a large load capacity, so they are not afraid of ordinary wind and waves. And the fleet is offshore and along the coastline. If it encounters rough waves, it can be moved in advance.
If you stay close to the shore and take shelter, you don’t have to worry about anything drifting away.
But Han Du would not tell Lao Zhu about such a thing. It was not because he was afraid of offending people, but because he was afraid that Lao Zhu would discuss the matter strictly.
If Lao Zhu knew that almost nothing is lost in shipping now, he might have to make this an iron rule, which would be extremely inconvenient for the development of shipping.
"Back to the emperor, the stability of shipping mainly depends on luck. If everything goes smoothly, there will naturally be no drift at all, but if there are strong winds and huge waves, there will be a lot of drift."
As Han Du spoke, he raised his eyes and looked at Lao Zhu carefully. Seeing that Lao Zhu showed no sign of anger, he continued: "The weather on the sea comes at any time. One moment, the sea is clear and the sky is clear, and the next moment there is lightning and thunder.
No one knows what will happen.”
After hearing this, Lao Zhu nodded subconsciously, and then asked: "What do you mean, if there is no floating this time, it may happen in the future?"
"Yes." Han Du replied confidently.
When Lao Zhu heard Han Du's words, he nodded believingly, paused for a few breaths, and said with a smile: "Well, it didn't float this time. Even if it floats 30% less next time, I can accept it."
The implication is that if the float does not exceed 30%, then is it unacceptable to Lao Zhu?
Sure enough, this is Lao Zhu's consistent style, buckle and string!
There must be a hard line drawn for whether or not to float. If it is not exceeded, then everyone will naturally be happy; if it is exceeded, then I'm sorry, the lightest punishment will be a fine and a downgrade, and the most serious one will be dismissed from office. Even the death of the person is not impossible.
Lao Zhu slowly opened the document again, read it from beginning to end, and then threw it on the imperial desk. He raised his eyes, looked at Han Du, and said, "Tell me about how you transported food and grass this time.
I want to hear it."
"Yes." Han Du bowed his hands and recounted the experience of going to sea this time.
Speaking of Han Du secretly going to sea under the cover of night and coming back without anyone noticing, Lao Zhu praised him.
Lao Zhu listened intently and saw the anxiety on Han Du's face, knowing that he wanted to go home.
Then he smiled and waved,
"Step back and go back early. Don't forget that there are people waiting for you at home."
Han Du's face turned red, he lowered his head in embarrassment, and whispered, "Yes, I will leave."
After leaving the palace city, Han Du rode quickly on his horse and soon returned to Zhenhaihou Mansion.
Instead of going to see my parents, I came to my yard immediately.
As soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw An Qing stroking his bulging belly with one hand and supporting Liu's waist with the other, followed by two maids, sitting under the tree to rest.
Seeing Han Du coming back, An Qing was stunned for a moment, and then his face seemed to bloom like a peony. He quickly stood up and shouted to Han Du: "Husband, are you back?"
Han Du hurriedly stepped forward, supported An Qing, and said worriedly: "What are you standing up for? Just sit down. Now you have to be gentle in every move. Come on, sit down slowly."
After blocking the maid who wanted to come forward to help him, Han Du held An Qing in his hands and sat down slowly.
"Husband, are you back so soon?" An Qing sat down slowly, exhaled the breath he was holding in his chest, and looked at Han Du happily.
Han Du smiled and nodded in response, "Didn't I tell you, it won't take much time. This time I will come back halfway, and after sending another batch, it will be done."
"Ah? You still want to leave?" An Qing muttered, with a look of displeasure on his face.
Since she became pregnant, her temper has lost its previous dignified and generous temper. Instead, she has suddenly become more feminine. Perhaps she didn't even realize that she is acting like a coquettish person in Korea and Korea.
But Han Du liked her the way she looked now and didn't criticize her.
"Yes, but don't worry, it won't take long this time." Han Du patted her hand and comforted her.
With Han Du's promise in front of him, although An Qing was reluctant, he knew that the emperor's order was hard to break, so he could only nod obediently and replied: "Okay, but you must remember to come back early. During the days you left this time,
I miss you."
Han Du gently hugged her head, leaned on his shoulder, and whispered in her ear, "Promise you, I will come back soon."
Han Du stayed at home for a few days, and when the food and grass were loaded onto the ship again, he was about to set off again.
But just when Han Du was about to set off, a eunuch came to Zhenhaihou Mansion.
"The Emperor has a decree to summon the Marquis of Zhenhai to the palace." The eunuch's sharp voice made Han Du hear every word clearly.
But because of this, Han Du was confused about Lao Zhu's will. He raised his head and looked at the sun that was about to set, and couldn't help but wonder: "Why did you call me into the palace at this time?"
Seeing the eunuch waiting for him without saying a word, Han Du had no choice but to go to the palace and talk about it.
He looked back at An Qing, smiled, and comforted him: "It's a good idea to stay at home. I'll be back soon."
"Yeah~" An Qing nodded slightly and sent Han Du out with a smile.
Han Du walked in front and deliberately slowed down his pace and stood side by side with the eunuch. He flipped his palm under his sleeve and slipped a roll of treasure money into the eunuch's hand without leaving any trace.
The eunuch was startled at first, and then looked at the people behind him who had their heads lowered. No one noticed the flash of lightning just now. A smile appeared on his face, and he held the treasure note in his hand with peace of mind.
Han Du came a little closer and replied in a voice that could only be heard clearly between the two of them: "Thank you, Lord Marquis, for the reward."