In this debate regarding Yanhuang College's recruitment of female students, Li Zexuan won by a very small margin.
The reason for his victory was mainly because Li Zexuan had performed a great service today. In addition, there was the precedent of the Imperial Medical Department. As long as Yanhuang College separated the Medical Department, it was basically equivalent to a second Imperial Medical Department. The only difference was that the Imperial Medical Department served the imperial court, while his "Imperial Medical Department" served the common people!
After Li Er announced in front of the civil and military officials that Yanhuang College's Medical Department could recruit female students, he ordered the court to withdraw.
The civil and military officials, who had long been hungry, hurriedly withdrew from the Taiji Palace and returned to their homes.
"Marquis Yong 'an, have you thought it through? Do you really plan to join the Black Armored Army?"
Wei Zheng suddenly asked when he passed by Li Zexuan.
Li Zexuan stopped in his tracks and nodded. "That's right! This Marquis has already decided! Cavalry is what we need the most in the grasslands. If we can build the Black Armored Army into an invincible force, our chances of victory in the future war with the Turks will be much higher! "
When Wei Zheng heard this, he still felt that Li Zexuan was taking things for granted. He shook his head and sighed deeply.
"Ai! You're still thinking too simply! The situation on the battlefield is ever-changing and complicated. It's not that easy to deal with! You're full of talent. You should be concentrating on teaching and educating people, but now you're going to join the Black Armored Army. What a pity! What a pity! "
After saying this, Old Wei sighed and left with his hands behind his back!
Li Zexuan wanted to refute, but Wei Zheng had already walked far away. However, Wei Zheng's attitude towards him now seemed a little strange. It felt like heroes sympathizing with each other. This made him feel a little puzzled. He thought to himself, "When did Wei Zheng start treating me so well ~?"
"Hey! Little Xuan, don't listen to Wei Xuancheng's nonsense! "
While he was deep in thought, Cheng Yaojin's laughter suddenly came from behind him. Old Cheng quickly walked to Li Zexuan's side and said, "Wei Xuancheng, that stubborn old man, wants to keep you in the court to promote culture and education so that you can be an upright civil official whose name will go down in history. But Xiaoxuan, with your martial arts and strategy, wouldn't it be a pity if you don't help our Tang Empire pacify the four sides?
Aiya, it's a pity that His Majesty didn't arrange for you to join this old man's Left Guard Camp. However, Duan Zhi Xuan's Black Armored Army isn't bad either. It's a good place to gain experience. Little Xuan, you definitely won't regret going there! "
Old Cheng had always had high hopes for Li Zexuan when it came to military affairs. However, Li Zexuan wasn't interested in joining the military in the beginning. In addition, he was the only child of the Old Li family, so Old Cheng couldn't persuade him. Now, with Li Er's push, Li Zexuan had finally entered the military. Old Cheng was happy from the bottom of his heart!
After all, in his opinion, how could promoting science and education be more satisfying than going to war and killing enemies?
When Li Zexuan heard this, he smiled slightly and said, "This nephew understands! As the saying goes, men should be hot-blooded. Serving the country isn't just one way to promote science and education. Going to war and killing enemies is also considered serving the country! "
"Haha! Little Xuan is right! However, you're proficient in both civil and military affairs. Even if the situation is special, it's best that you don't fall behind in both civil and military affairs! "
Qin Qiong had unknowingly followed behind the two of them and chuckled.
He looked at the problem more comprehensively and profoundly than Cheng Yaojin. He knew that Yanhuang College was likely to become Li Zexuan's strong foundation in the Tang Empire in the future. Therefore, he felt that while Li Zexuan joined the military, he shouldn't give up on Yanhuang College's career. After all, since ancient times, the country had been founded by martial arts and ruled by civil letters. Once the world was completely settled, the role of military generals in the imperial court would become smaller and smaller. At that time, promoting science and education would be the way to go!
"Uncle Qin, you're right. This nephew is indeed planning to do so!"
Li Zexuan nodded and replied.
"Mm! That's for the best! "
The few of them left the palace and went home separately.
As Li Zexuan's main task for joining the Black Armored Army this time was to let the soldiers of the Black Armored Army get used to the new equipment and practice the tactics that were compatible with the new equipment. However, the Black Armored Army only needed a few sets of the new equipment and was far from being able to mass produce them. Therefore, Li Zexuan wasn't in a hurry to report to the military camp and be on duty!
After handing over the plate armor and lance to Pang Feiji, Li Zexuan urged his horse and headed towards the east gate of Chang 'an City.
However, as he was wearing plate armor when he entered the city in the morning, he was still recognized by many citizens. Therefore, as he walked on the streets, many citizens stared at Li Zexuan without blinking as if they were looking at a rare species. Li Zexuan felt uncomfortable being stared at like that. Therefore, he hurriedly increased the speed of his horse, wanting to leave Chang 'an City as soon as possible.
"Neigh ~!"
"Boss Lin ~?"
When he was about to reach the Yanxing Gate, Li Zexuan suddenly saw a familiar person through the window of a carriage beside him. He stopped his horse and greeted him.
That's right, this person was the first batch of members of the Yan Huang Chamber of Commerce — Lin Wenyuan.
Li Zexuan could still remember Lin Wenyuan's son, Lin Hao, calling him Grandmaster in order to fool the guards and watch the fireworks on Yunshan Mountain!
"Marquis ~? You … You just finished your morning court session, right? I was just about to go to Yunshan Mountain to visit you ~! "
Lin Wenyuan was shocked when he heard that. He hurriedly asked the coachman to stop the carriage, opened the curtains, and jumped off the carriage. He cupped his hands and greeted Li Zexuan.
As everyone knew, although Li Zexuan was a noble, he did not attend morning court sessions. Moreover, after Yanhuang College was built last year, Li Zexuan did not live in Chang 'an City. Therefore, when he saw that the person outside the carriage was really Li Zexuan, Lin Wenyuan was a little surprised.
"Hm? Boss Lin is looking for me? "
Li Zexuan's heart skipped a beat as he asked curiously.
Lin Wenyuan was a little embarrassed. "There are some trivial matters, but the weather is hot now. Marquis, if you don't mind, please come to the carriage for a chat. I will go to Lantian County to visit Boss Cao in a while!"
After Lantian County announced a series of preferential policies for merchants, Cao Wendong moved his entire family to Lantian County. Therefore, if Lin Wenyuan wanted to see Cao Wendong now, he had to go to Lantian County!
Li Zexuan pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Alright! Then let's go to Lantian County together! "
"Marquis, please!"
Lin Wenyuan said happily.
Li Zexuan smiled and did not refuse. He turned around and handed Big White to Pang Feiji, then went straight to the Lin Family carriage.
As one of the first members of the Yan Huang Chamber of Commerce, Lin Wenyuan's carriage was naturally very luxurious. This was a "special edition" "Don't Touch Me" carriage that was custom-made from the Strange Interest Pavilion. Compared to other "Don't Touch Me" carriages, Lin Wenyuan's carriage had more space inside. Of course, the interior was also more luxurious.
Although this was the case, Li Zexuan did not have the time to care about this. After he sat down, he directly asked,
After sitting down, he asked directly, "Boss Lin, what do you want to talk to me about? Can you say it now?"
Lin Wenyuan immediately smiled apologetically. "Marquis, please forgive me. You have to waste your time on me despite your busy schedule. I feel very uneasy …"
Li Zexuan waved his hand and interrupted. "There's no need to be so courteous. I've known Boss Lin for a long time. Boss Lin, if you have something to say, just say it!"
Lin Wenyuan knew that Li Zexuan was the kind of person who did not like to beat around the bush. Hearing this, he said directly, "Marquis, it's like this. This morning, I heard that you created a kind of immortal carriage that does not require human or animal power to move quickly. Is this true?"
Li Zexuan could roughly guess what Lin Wenyuan wanted to say. His eyes flashed and he said, "That thing is not called an immortal carriage. There are no immortals in this world! That carriage is called an electric bicycle! I modified the original bicycle and changed it from the front wheel to the rear wheel! Then, with the help of the workshop's special electric motor and lead-acid battery, the bicycle can rely on electricity to move quickly! "
As for the name "immortal carriage" that the people gave to the electric bicycle, although it sounded very domineering, Li Zexuan did not like it because he felt that the name contained too much superstition!
Even though his soul had somehow transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty, Li Zexuan still did not believe in the existence of immortals in this world. Therefore, he would definitely not use the name 'Immortal Chariot' in the future. Especially now that engineering had developed to a certain extent, many people had begun to truly understand this world. Li Zexuan did not wish to become a theologian when all his students had become propagators of engineering!
"I see!"
After listening to Li Zexuan, Lin Wenyuan could not help but be enlightened. Then, he asked tentatively, "Marquis, I wonder if you plan to sell this electric bicycle to the public in the future?"
Li Zexuan's eyes narrowed. He thought for a moment and said, "If the electric bicycle wants to run for a long time, it must be charged with lead-acid batteries. Before the power lines are widely available, the electric bicycle cannot be sold!"
Lin Wenyuan was a little disappointed when he heard this. Li Zexuan saw this and asked, "It seems that Boss Lin wants to make money from the electric bicycle?"
"No, no, no!"
Lin Wenyuan was shocked and quickly waved his hand. "Marquis, please understand. I did not mean that! The bicycle that the workshop made previously has already made me a lot of money. I do not dare to have any other thoughts. Now, I just want to help Marquis with his worries! "
"Help me with my worries? What do you mean? "
Li Zexuan was puzzled.
Lin Wenyuan swallowed his saliva and said carefully, "I heard that Marquis is in need of copper, and I happen to know a few Japanese businessmen. They are very fond of Tang's bicycles. They said that in Japan, as long as you have a bicycle, you can exchange it for anything, including copper! To tell you the truth, Marquis, I once used three bicycles to exchange for 15,000 catties of brass! "
"So much? On average, one bicycle can be exchanged for 5,000 catties of brass? "
Li Zexuan was surprised. When the bicycle was first sold, it was only 400 strings of coins. That did not include the discount for membership cards. Later, as the workshop's bicycle production increased, the price of the bicycle was slightly lowered. Now, it was about 350 strings of coins to buy one!
In this era, the value of brass was difficult to measure with money because the imperial court did not allow the private sale of brass. However, many people melted copper coins to make bronzeware.
Tang's copper coins were about seven to eight catties, and 350 strings of coins weighed about 3,000 catties. In order to buy a bicycle, the Japanese businessmen were willing to pay a high price of 5,000 catties of brass. This made Li Zexuan a little bit tempted!
After all, he was in need of copper, and the main material of the bicycle was iron. Using a little iron to exchange for a large amount of brass was a business that Li Zexuan thought could be done, but …
"This brass should be under the control of the imperial court in Japan, right? I've heard that the Nihon people also use copper coins. How could the Nihon court allow those merchants to sell so much brass without permission? "
Li Zexuan quickly reacted and asked.
In China's Tang Dynasty, Japan also used the Tang Dynasty's Kaiyuan Tongbao (issued in 621). At the same time, they began to issue the "Hetong Kaixi" (silver cast by Nara in 708), followed by Wannian Tongbao, Shengong Kaibao, Longping Yongbao, Fushou Shenbao, Chenghe Changbao, Changnian Dabao, Raoyi Shenbao, Zhenguan Yongbao, and Kuanping Dabao. In 907, when the Tang Dynasty ended, they also issued Yanxi Tongbao and Tihu. In short, it was very messy, but many currencies were made of copper. The Japanese rulers were also very strict about the control of copper mines.
Lin Wenyuan quickly replied, "Marquis, you may not know, but the current Japan is very different from before! Ever since Shanbei, the son of Crown Prince Shengde, returned to Japan, he immediately ascended to the throne. He imitated the Tang Dynasty's Six Ministries to reform the government, and at the same time, he set up an academy and abolished the old customs! It is said that the knowledge taught in his academy is the Marquis' New Mathematics. I think that before Big Brother Shanbei returned to the country, he must have bought a few copies of the New Mathematics teaching materials and brought them back! "
Hearing this, Li Zexuan frowned and asked, "What does this have to do with the Japanese businessmen selling brass?"
Lin Wenyuan replied, "Marquis, of course it has to do with them! It is said that the newly ascended king of Japan directly abolished the copper coin and used the Tang Yuan of Tang as the domestic currency. In addition, he built many seaports, wanting to trade with the sea merchants of Tang Dynasty and exchange what they need! In this way, since Japan does not use copper coins, the control of the sale of brass among the people is naturally much smaller! "
Li Zexuan's face did not show any joy when he heard this. Instead, he could not help but feel his heart sink. If Japan continued to develop like this, in less than 20 years, there would be an extremely powerful opponent around Tang Dynasty!
At this moment, Li Zexuan was a little regretful that he hadn't kept his Big Brother King in the Great Tang forever!
"Well! In that case, we will exchange the copper needed by the workshop with the Japanese businessmen in the future! Anyway, no matter what, we won't lose anything! "
Li Zexuan thought for a moment and said.
He was really short of copper now. If he could exchange a large amount of copper from the Japanese, he could not ask for more. As for the hidden danger of Shanbei, he could only think about it later!
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