"Qingque is very interested in electricity and car-making, but this knowledge can't be fully grasped by reading books. Only by experiencing it personally can one have a deep impression of it. It's a good thing that he's willing to come to the workshop to practice! Ink Girl, you're getting married to Shaoning at the end of the month. Use these few days to teach Qingque. With his talent, he should be able to understand the principles of generators, motors, and batteries very quickly! "
Li Zexuan instructed Mo Lingwei in the laboratory of the new workshop.
"… Mm! Yamachō, don't worry. I'll teach Prince Wei well! "
Mo Lingwei hesitated for a moment before replying.
Li Zexuan narrowed his eyes as if he could see Mo Lingwei's worries. He smiled and said, "In the academy, there are only teachers and students. There's no Prince Wei, so Ink Girl, don't feel pressured. In general, Qingque is very easy to get along with. If you don't believe me, you can ask Shaoning ~!"
Yan Shaoning quickly nodded and said, "Mm! Wei 'er, don't worry. Qingque and I are very close. If there's anything, just let me handle it ~! "
Mo Lingwei was slightly relieved this time. Besides, she wasn't someone who was afraid of trouble. After hearing Li Zexuan and Yan Shaoning's words, she smiled and said, "Hehe! That's fine! If Prince Wei doesn't listen to my teachings, then don't blame me for hitting his palm as a teacher ~! "
There was even a hint of excitement in her words. She must be excited that she could hit a prince's palm?
Li Zexuan and Yan Shaoning couldn't help but look at each other, speechless.
They had almost forgotten that although the lady in front of them looked beautiful, there was a devil in her heart. Now that things had come to this, they could only pray for that little fatty Li Tai in their hearts ~!
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"What? The Marquis of Yong 'an wants to join the Black Armored Army? How can that be? He's just a kid who hasn't even seen human blood. How can he join the Black Armored Army? If he wants to gain merit, he can just go to the other camps in the capital. But if he wants to join the Black Armored Army, I won't allow it! "
In the afternoon, in the main hall of Duke Fan's Mansion in Chang 'an City, the angry roar of a middle-aged man could be heard.
The master of the Duke Fan Mansion was Duan Zhixuan.
In the ninth year of Wu De, Crown Prince Li Jiancheng wanted to murder Li Er. He bribed Duan Zhixuan with a large sum of money in an attempt to lure him into submission. Duan Zhixuan refused to accept it and informed Li Er of this matter. Afterwards, together with Yuchi Jingde and the others, he started the Black Tortoise Gate rebellion and killed Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji. Not long after, Li Er ascended the throne. As the number one contributor to the Black Tortoise Gate, Duan Zhixuan was promoted to the position of Great General of the Left Valiant Guard and was conferred the title of Duke of Fan.
Since Duan Zhixuan had participated in the formation of the Black Armored Army and Li Er trusted him, he was basically the one in charge of the Black Armored Army.
"Xinggong, the Marquis of Yong 'an did not come to the Black Armored Army to gain military merits. He has already become a Marquis at such a young age, why would he need military merits? He is here to help the Black Armored Army adapt to the new armor! Moreover, he is not a child who has never seen human blood. Last year, he killed more than fifty bandits at the Blood Wind Stockade alone! His martial arts are unparalleled among the younger generation! "
At this time, Duan Zhixuan's voice came from the main hall.
Then, the middle-aged man snorted again, "Hmph! Those were just small bandits who gathered in the mountains. Killing them was as easy as chopping vegetables. What is there to brag about? "
Duan Zhixuan said in a deep voice, "What about the battle at Snake Spirit Mountain? At that time, the Seven Cultivators of True Virtue Sect had a late stage Grandmaster and a peak Grandmaster, as well as thousands of disciples. However, Li Zexuan destroyed the entire Seven Cultivators of True Virtue Sect in one night. To put it bluntly, with his strength, I'm afraid that even you and I are no match for him! "
"You are praising others and diminishing our own prestige. I don't believe that a teenager like him can be so powerful. Isn't it just because he was taught by a famous teacher since he was young? No matter how high his realm is, it is still unstable! Compared to us veterans who have experienced hundreds of battles, he is still too young! In short, I don't agree to let a child join the Black Armored Army! "
Hearing this, Duan Zhixuan's voice turned cold, "Xinggong, this is not a matter of whether you agree or not. This is the Emperor's decree. Are you going to defy the decree? If you really have something to say, go to the palace and tell the Emperor directly after you recover! "
"Hmph! Fine, I'll say it! The glory of the Black Armored Army today is built on the blood and bones of countless soldiers. I will not allow a child to criticize us! Goodbye! "
As soon as he finished speaking, a middle-aged man dressed in a crimson warrior's uniform walked out of the main hall. After leaving Duke Fan's Mansion, he left directly!
"This … this stubborn old man!"
In the main hall, Duan Zhixuan sat on the seat of honor and muttered to himself.
From the frown on his face, it could be seen that the middle-aged man's attitude just now had put him in a difficult position.
"Master, Marquis Yong 'an requests an audience!"
After some time, a person who looked like a housekeeper walked up and said carefully to Duan Zhixuan who was deep in thought.
Hearing this, Duan Zhixuan was shocked and immediately recovered from his deep thoughts. He hurriedly said, "Quick! Invite him in! "
No matter what others thought, Duan Zhixuan admired Li Zexuan. That was why he spoke up for Li Zexuan just now.
"Yes! Master! "
The housekeeper replied and cupped his hands and prepared to leave.
Unexpectedly, Duan Zhixuan waved his hand and said, "Wait! It is better for me to go out and welcome him personally! In the future, when Marquis Yong 'an comes, do not report. Invite him directly to the side hall. If I am not in the mansion, immediately send someone to report to the army camp! "
"I understand!"
The steward hurriedly complied, but in his heart, he was astonished at the importance his master placed on Li Zexuan, this new noble of the imperial court.
"Haha! Marquis Yong 'an's presence brings light to my humble abode! The servants are not sensible. Marquis Yong 'an, please don't blame them! "
Arriving at the entrance of the mansion, Duan Zhixuan walked towards Li Zexuan with a face full of enthusiasm and said with a smile.
Li Zexuan cupped his hands and returned the greeting. He smiled and said, "General Duan must be joking. I came uninvited. I hope General Duan will not take offense!"
Speaking of which, before this, he did not know where Duan Zhixuan lived. This was only when he went to the academy to ask Cheng Chumo in the afternoon.
This could not be blamed on him. The main reason was that he was not in the imperial court for many years. He only knew the names of many officials. As for where they lived, he most likely did not know!
This Duke Fan Mansion was not big, let alone grand. It looked about the same as Li Zexuan's mansion in Yongle District. However, this also showed that Duan Zhixuan was a low-key person who did not like to be extravagant!
At this moment, Duan Zhixuan waved his hand and said, "Haha! Marquis Yong 'an, what are you saying? Before long, you and I will be colleagues. Aren't you treating me as an outsider? Come, come, come! Let's talk inside! Housekeeper, quickly get someone to serve tea! "
Under Duan Zhixuan's beckoning, Li Zexuan came to the front hall of the Duan Mansion. It was also the place where Duan Zhixuan and the other middle-aged man had an argument.
After a brief exchange of greetings, the servants of the Duan Mansion brought a pot of hot tea. After pouring a cup for Li Zexuan and Duan Zhixuan, they left.
"Oh! This is Divine Tea! "
Li Zexuan was not interested in other people's tea. However, after smelling the tea fragrance in the air, he could not help but exclaim.
"Haha! This is something that I asked someone to buy from Lantian County! Speaking of this, this Duan has to say that Marquis Yong 'an is too stingy. You actually only sell the good stuff in Lantian County. Chang' an City either doesn't have it, or the supply is very small. You've almost driven the high officials and dignitaries of Chang 'an City crazy! "
Duan Zhixuan said half-jokingly.
Li Zexuan cupped his hands and said, "General Duan is right. This junior will take note in the future! However, this junior has something to ask of General Duan today! "
Duan Zhixuan perked up and said, "Please speak, Marquis Yong 'an!"
Li Zexuan replied, "Here's the thing. The workshop at Qiqu Pavilion is currently working hard to create armor for the Black Armored Army. However, in order to maximize the effectiveness of the new armor, it has to fit the soldiers' bodies. Therefore, I would like to send some tailors to the Black Armored Army's camp to measure the soldiers' bodies. I hope that General Duan can accommodate us!"
Duan Zhixuan could not help but narrow his eyes. After a moment of silence, he said, "So that's the case. However, the Black Armored Army camp is a restricted area. Ordinary people are not allowed to enter. How about this? I will instruct the generals of each camp to measure the height and weight of the soldiers and pass the results to you. How about that?"
Li Zexuan did not suspect anything when he heard that. He nodded and said, "Sure! I will write down the measurements on a piece of paper. General Duan, you can ask the soldiers to fill in the data when the time comes! "
"Mm! No problem! "
Duan Zhixuan nodded and ordered someone to get a pen and paper. After a while, Li Zexuan picked up the pen and a line of small words appeared on the paper.
Duan Zhixuan took a closer look and could not help but exclaim, "Height, weight, shoulder width, waist circumference, waist circumference, waist circumference, this … this needs to be measured for so many things?"
Li Zexuan smiled and said, "That's natural. This is also to ensure that the plate armor made will fit the soldiers' bodies better. Otherwise, the plate armor will affect the soldiers' movements on the battlefield!"
Duan Zhixuan nodded thoughtfully. After a while, he frowned and asked, "Although this makes sense, won't this affect the speed of your workshop's craftsmen?"
Li Zexuan shook his head. "There will definitely be an impact. However, it's not impossible to overcome it. Don't worry, General Duan. The Interesting Pavilion workshop is already producing the armor at full capacity. It is estimated that within two months, they will be able to produce five thousand sets of armor, vanadium steel horse lances, vanadium steel horse armor, and horseshoes!"
"Two months? So fast? "
When Duan Zhixuan heard this, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Although this Duan has never forged armor before, I have heard people say that a skilled craftsman would need at least three days to forge a set of Radiant Armor! The structure of the armor is more complicated than the Mingguang Armor. It is amazing that your workshop can make five thousand sets in two months! "
Li Zexuan heaved a sigh of relief when he heard Duan Zhixuan say "so fast" and not "so slow". Then, he said half-jokingly, "As long as General Duan doesn't think it's too slow! In truth, this is the normal speed of the Oddity Pavilion's workshop. We have the most advanced equipment, the best technology, and the best craftsmen, so we naturally have the fastest speed and the highest quality. Otherwise, the products of the Oddity Pavilion wouldn't be so popular throughout the Great Tang! "
Duan Zhixuan nodded in agreement and said with emotion, "That's indeed the case! In less than a year, the Interesting Pavilion workshop has grown from a small workshop to the largest in the Tang Empire. Not even the Imperial Palace's General Supervisor can compare. In the end, it is all thanks to Marquis Yong 'an's talent! Otherwise, if it were anyone else, the Interesting Pavilion workshop would not be able to reach its current scale! "
"General Duan overpraises me!"
Li Zexuan smiled, then he stood up and said, "I've achieved my goal today. It's getting late now, so I'll take my leave first! Once the matters at the academy and workshop are settled, I will report to the Black Armored Army's camp! "
Duan Zhixuan's expression froze for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure. He gave an unnatural smile and said, "Good, good! Marquis Yong 'an, you don't have to worry about entering the camp. His Majesty has also said that you have to take care of both the academy and the camp. I understand! "
Although Duan Zhixuan's expression changed quickly, it did not escape Li Zexuan's eyes. Li Zexuan looked at Duan Zhixuan and clasped his hands.
"Thank you for your understanding, General Duan! However, the matters at the camp are more important. After I settle the matters at the academy, I will return to the camp as soon as possible! I hope that General Duan can calculate the figures of the soldiers as soon as possible! "
Duan Zhixuan nodded. "Mm! I will arrange for someone to do it as soon as possible. "
Li Zexuan clasped his hands and took his leave.
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"Your Highness, the projects from last month have been sorted out. Our bank made a total profit of thirty-five thousand eight hundred tang yuan. After deducting the costs, we made a net profit of thirty-one thousand four hundred tang yuan!"
Lantian District, Yanhuang Bank, back hall.
A middle-aged scholar held a thick account book and bowed to Li Ke.
Back then, Li Zexuan gave Li Ke "special treatment" and imparted some advanced financial knowledge to Li Ke. Then, he arranged for Li Ke to go to the Yanhuang Bank in Lantian County to gain experience.
After all, "Knowledge on paper is shallow, but experience is necessary." Only through practice would Li Ke understand the true way of the economy!
"Mm! Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Song! "
Li Ke nodded, then he stood up and walked to Mr. Song. He stretched out his hand and said, "Let me see the account book!"
"… Yes! Your Highness! "
Mr. Song's body trembled inexplicably, but he quickly returned to normal. After hesitating for a moment, he handed the account book to Li Ke.
Li Ke took the account book, turned around, and returned to the desk. He flipped through it in front of Mr. Song.
The accounts of Yanhuang Bank were recorded using the double-entry bookkeeping method invented by Li Zexuan. It was very clear. In addition, Li Ke was very talented in mathematics and was very sensitive to numbers. Therefore, when he flipped through the account book, he could read ten lines at a glance!
"Mm? Mr. Song, why is there no record of the payment of five hundred tang yuan on the 15th of April? Also, on the 20th of April, three hundred tang yuan, and on the 28th of April, seven hundred tang yuan. Where did all this money go? "
After a moment, Li Ke frowned and said with an unpleasant expression.
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