The woman was astonished and quickly declined: "This is impossible, sir, the money you gave me is too much."
Zhu Han smiled and said: "Sister-in-law, you don't have to be polite. We are businessmen, and this little money is nothing. I just hope you can use this money to improve your family's life."
The woman was so moved that tears filled her eyes, and she thanked her repeatedly: "Thank you so much, sir, you are such a good person! May the Bodhisattva bless you with peace in your life."
After leaving the stall, Zhu Biao said with emotion: "Uncle Han Wang, you are always so generous and generous. It's really admirable."
Zhu Han shook his head and said seriously: "Biao'er, this is not generosity, but responsibility. We are the royal family, and we should share the worries and solve the problems of the people. Besides, the money may be nothing to us, but it is nothing to them.
It is the hope of life.”
The two continued to move forward and came to a blacksmith shop. The fire was blazing in the blacksmith shop, and a bearded blacksmith was swinging a hammer and pounding a piece of red-hot iron with sweat on his back. Zhu Han and Zhu
When Biao walked into the shop, the blacksmith saw this and quickly put down his work and saluted respectfully.
"You two gentlemen, what are you going to hit?" the blacksmith's voice was rough and powerful.
Zhu Han looked around and noticed some simple farm tools piled in the corner. He was moved and asked: "Brother blacksmith, are you the one who made these farm tools?"
The blacksmith nodded and said with an honest smile: "Yes, sir. These are the things that people in our village do to farm the fields. Although they are simple, they are better than their sturdiness and durability."
Zhu Han thought for a while and said: "Brother blacksmith, we want to buy some farm tools, and also want you to make more and give them to the folks in the village. Of course, we will pay the wages."
Hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in the blacksmith's eyes: "Sir, you are such a kind person! The villagers are worried about not having enough farm tools. Don't worry, I will make more to ensure high quality."
Zhu Han nodded with satisfaction and asked some questions about the operation of the blacksmith shop, encouraging him to continue working hard and provide more help to the villagers.
After leaving the blacksmith shop, Zhu Han and Zhu Biao continued to walk slowly in the market. The market was bustling with hawking sounds. From time to time, they stopped to chat with vendors and passing villagers to learn about their lives.
conditions and needs.
"Uncle Hanwang, look over there, someone is selling home-woven bamboo baskets." Zhu Biao pointed to a stall not far away and said, with curiosity and interest in his eyes.
Zhu Han looked in the direction of Zhu Biao's finger and saw an old woman sitting in front of a simple stall, weaving a bamboo basket in her hands with skillful and powerful movements. There were various bamboo products on the stall.
Each one reveals the meticulousness and delicacy of the craftsman.
The two of them walked forward. The old woman looked up and saw two distinguished gentlemen, with a kind smile on her face: "Two gentlemen, do you want to buy some bamboo baskets?"
Zhu Han nodded with a smile, squatted down and looked at the bamboo baskets on the stall carefully: "Old man, your craftsmanship is really superb. These bamboo baskets are both beautiful and practical."
The old woman smiled from ear to ear: "No, no, it's just some menial work. If the young master likes it, just pick a few and take them away."
Zhu Han selected a few bamboo baskets and was about to pay when Zhu Biao stopped him: "Uncle Han, let Biao'er pay the money. We are here for the people, how can we do this?"
Will it cost you money?"
When Zhu Han heard this, he smiled and shook his head: "Biao'er, I accept your offer. But today is different from the past. Let this money be regarded as my modest contribution to the villagers."
When the old woman saw this, she quickly waved her hand and refused: "Two young masters, this is impossible, this is impossible. I am weaving these bamboo baskets in order to exchange some money to support my family. How can I let you spend money?"
Zhu Han insisted: "Old man, just accept it. We are here to understand the sufferings of the people and do what we can for you. The money should be treated as a little kindness from us."
Seeing Zhu Han's resolute attitude, the old woman had no choice but to accept the money gratefully and thanked her profusely: "Thank you very much, gentlemen. Thank you very much, gentlemen. May the Bodhisattva bless you all in peace."
After leaving the stall, Zhu Han said to Zhu Biao: "Biao'er, look at this old woman. Although her life is hard, she still maintains optimism and tenacity. This is a true portrayal of the people of the Ming Dynasty."
Zhu Biao nodded in agreement: "What Uncle Han Wang said is absolutely true. Although the people are living in hardship, they have never given up hope for life. As members of the royal family, we should solve their problems and let them live a better life."
Good days.”
Zhu Han and Zhu Biao continued to walk in the market. Every time they passed a stall, they would stop and talk cordially with the stall owners and passing villagers, asking them about their living conditions and providing them with the help they could.
At this time, they came to a stall selling cloth. The stall was covered with colorful cloth, which looked particularly bright in the sun. The stall owner was a middle-aged woman with a kind face, and she was busy giving food to an old woman.
Measuring cloth. Seeing Zhu Han and Zhu Biao approaching, she quickly put down her work and greeted enthusiastically: "You two gentlemen, do you want to buy cloth?"
Zhu Han responded with a smile: "We do want to buy some cloth, but we also want to know how much livelihood these cloths can bring to you after they are sold?"
When the stall owner heard this, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he said with emotion: "Young Master is really considerate of the people. To be honest, this year's harvest is not good, and the cloth sales are not as good as in previous years. But as long as I can sell some, I can always make money for my family."
Order some food."
Zhu Han nodded, took out a piece of silver from his arms, and placed it on the stall: "You can use this silver to buy some goods. The livelihood of the people is also the concern of our royal family."
The stall owner was surprised and quickly declined: "This is impossible, sir, you have already helped us a lot."
Zhu Biao advised from the side: "Sister-in-law, please accept it. Our purpose of this trip is to understand the real life of the people and do our best to help."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Seeing this, the stall owner had tears in his eyes and gratefully accepted the money: "Thank you very much, gentlemen. May the Bodhisattva bless you."
After leaving the cloth stall, Zhu Han and Zhu Biao continued to move forward. Not far away, a vendor selling candied haws on a stick caught their attention. The vendor was a young man, dressed simply, holding a bunch of red candied haws in his hand.
He greeted the passing children with a smile on his face.
Zhu Han stepped forward, bought a few bunches of candied haws, and handed one to Zhu Biao: "Try it, it tastes like childhood."
Zhu Biao took the candied haws with a smile and took a bite. The sweet taste instantly melted in his mouth: "It's so sweet, just like when I was a kid."
At this time, a little boy in ragged clothes walked up to them timidly and looked longingly at the candied haws in their hands. Upon seeing this, Zhu Han gently handed the candied haws in his hand to the little boy: "Here, here are these for you."
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The little boy was so surprised that he quickly took the candied haws and said gratefully: "Thank you, big brother!" Then he couldn't wait to take a bite, with a happy smile on his face.
Zhu Han and Zhu Biao looked at the little boy's satisfied look, and their hearts were filled with warmth. Zhu Han said softly to Zhu Biao: "Seeing these children makes me more determined to benefit the people."
Zhu Biao nodded in agreement: "Yes, Uncle Hanwang. As a royal family, we should not only enjoy the glory and wealth, but also solve problems for the people. This is our responsibility and our mission."
Zhu Han smiled and nodded, his eyes gently sweeping over the laughing children and grateful villagers around him, and his heart was filled with joy. He turned to Zhu Biao and said, "Your Highness, seeing this scene, I am even more convinced that our efforts are meaningful.
.Next, we need to continue to have a deeper understanding of the people's sentiments and provide more valuable suggestions to His Majesty."
Zhu Biao nodded in agreement, with firmness in his eyes: "Uncle Han Wang is right, our trip is not only to help the people solve the immediate difficulties, but also for the long-term peace and stability of the Ming Dynasty. We must tell what we see and hear exactly.
Report to Father."
While the two were talking, an old man in his sixties walked over tremblingly and saluted Zhu Han and Zhu Biaoshen: "You two gentlemen, I have something to say."
Zhu Han quickly stepped forward to support the old man and said gently: "Old man, please speak, we are all ears."
The old man sighed and said slowly: "I am an elder in the village. I have seen many ups and downs in these years. Although there is relief from the court, the people's life is still difficult. I dare to ask, two young masters.
But is there any way to fundamentally improve our lives?"
Zhu Han pondered for a moment and replied seriously: "Old man, improving people's livelihood is not a one-day effort. We need to start from many aspects. First, we will suggest that the court reduce taxes so that the people have more surplus grain and silver to live. Secondly, encourage
Farming and building water conservancy projects to deal with natural disasters. Furthermore, we should strengthen education so that future generations of people can have more opportunities and not repeat the hardships of the older generation."
After hearing this, a glimmer of hope flashed in the old man's eyes: "You two young masters are right. I would like to thank you both on behalf of the whole village. If this is true, it will be a blessing for us!"
Zhu Biao also took over the conversation and said sincerely: "Don't worry, old man, we are here to understand the sentiments of the people and work for the welfare of the people. We will truthfully report every word you say to our father, and strive to make the court's policies more consistent."
people’s livelihood.”
At this time, a young farmer on the side couldn't help but interjected: "Two gentlemen, most of the young people in our village have never read a book and can only live on a few acres of thin farmland. If there are more educational opportunities,
, that’s really great!”
When Zhu Han heard this, his eyes became firmer: "Don't worry, education is the foundation of the country, and the imperial court will definitely pay attention to it. We will suggest to my father to open more schools in various places so that more children have the opportunity to read and become literate, and become one of the pillars of the country in the future.
talent."
After hearing this, the young farmer's eyes flashed with excitement and he thanked him repeatedly: "Thank you two gentlemen, thank you so much to the court! We will definitely cherish this hard-won opportunity, study hard, and serve the country!"
Zhu Han and Zhu Biao continued to move forward amidst the gratitude and expectations of the villagers. Every time they met a villager, they listened patiently to each other and gave sincere responses and suggestions. As time went by, their understanding of the people's sentiments increased.
The understanding is getting deeper and deeper.
In the evening, the two came to a dilapidated farmhouse. The owner of the farmhouse was a middle-aged widow who was living a hard life with two children. Seeing Zhu Han and Zhu Biao, a trace of surprise and shyness flashed in her eyes.
He quickly invited the two of them into the house.
The house was simple, with only a few shabby pieces of furniture, but it was well organized. The middle-aged widow, Sister-in-law Li, seemed a little embarrassed. She hurriedly moved out two old wooden stools and asked Zhu Han and Zhu Biao to sit down. The two children
, a man and a woman, stood timidly beside their mother, looking at the two uninvited guests curiously and shyly.
Zhu Han smiled gently and said: "Sister-in-law Li, you're welcome. We are here today just to understand the living conditions of the villagers and see if there is anything we can do to help."
Sister-in-law Li's eyes were slightly red and she said gratefully: "It's a great gift that the two young masters are here. But our family is poor, so I'm afraid there is nothing we can do to repay you."
Zhu Biao hurriedly comforted: "Sister-in-law Li is serious. As a royal family, it is our duty to share the worries of the people and solve their problems. It's just that the situation in your family seems to be quite difficult. I don't know if there are any specific difficulties. We can report it to the court."
reflect?"
Sister-in-law Li sighed, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes: "My family is not rich to begin with, and last year we suffered another disaster, and the harvest was almost completely gone. Although the government provided relief, the two children at home are growing, so there is not enough food to eat.
?As a mother, I can only work day and night, do more needlework, and barely make ends meet."
When Zhu Han heard this, he felt even more sad. He turned to Zhu Biao and said: "Your Highness, there are probably many situations like Sister Li's. We must record these problems in detail, report them to the father, and strive for more assistance."
Zhu Biao nodded with firm eyes: "Uncle Hanwang is right, we cannot let any common people be left alone in trouble." As he said that, he took out a small bag of broken silver from his arms and handed it to Aunt Li, "Sister-in-law Li
, this is what Uncle Han Wang and I have in mind, and I hope it can temporarily alleviate your family's urgent needs."
Sister-in-law Li waved her hands repeatedly and refused to accept it: "This is impossible. The two young masters have already helped us too much. How can I accept any more money from you?"
Zhu Han gently pressed Mrs. Li's hand and said sincerely: "Sister-in-law Li, just accept it. Although the money is not much, it is a little bit of our thoughts. More importantly, we want you to know that the imperial court
We have not forgotten you and the fellow villagers. We will do our best to get more help for you."
Amidst Mrs. Li's refusal, Zhu Han insisted and put the silver into her hand. The two children seemed to feel the warmth, and timidly approached, looking at the two young masters with clear eyes, their eyes shining with gratitude.
light.
At this time, the little boy plucked up his courage and whispered: "Thank you two big brothers. When I grow up, I will help others like you."