"Xiao Xuan, what brings you to Chang 'an today? I heard that your Yanhuang College has been busy with recruiting students. It seems like you've finished your work, right? "
Duke Wei's Mansion, side hall.
After Li Jing sent away the "nonsensical" Hong Funu, he invited Li Zexuan to sit down. After exchanging some pleasantries, Li Jing went straight to the point and asked Li Zexuan why he was here.
Li Zexuan cupped his hands and replied, "Uncle Li, I've finished my work at the college. In addition, the five thousand sets of new armor that His Majesty had ordered the workshop of the Interesting Pavilion to make have been completed. Therefore, I plan to head to the Black Armored Army camp tomorrow to take up my post. I'm here today to inform General Duan in advance, so I came to visit you!"
Actually, he was here today to learn from Li Jing, but how could he say such things so bluntly? He, Li Zexuan, still cared about his reputation!
But then again, his relationship with Li Jing was a bit messy. According to his relationship with Han Yuxi, he should call Li Jing Granduncle. However, this way, Li Jing would be a generation older than Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin. This was because Li Zexuan usually called them uncles, but now he called Li Jing Granduncle. What was going on?
Therefore, ever since he found out that Han Yuxi's father, Han Tianhu, was a descendant of Han Qinhu, one of the Eight Pillar Countries of the former Sui Dynasty, Old Cheng had emphasized to Li Zexuan more than once that he could not call Li Jing Granduncle.
"Oh? Five thousand sets of weapons and armor? How did your workshop finish making them so quickly? "
When Li Jing heard this, his eyes flashed and he could not hide the shock on his face.
As the Minister of War, Li Jing was not only proficient in leading troops to war, but he also had a good understanding of weapon manufacturing. He knew that according to the plate armor style that Li Zexuan had shown in front of the civil and military officials, there were no more than five workshops in the Tang Dynasty that could make such exquisite plate armor. Including the Ministry of Works and the Works Supervisor, there were no more than five!
Even if the Ministry of Works and the Works Supervisor worked together, it would be impossible for them to create five thousand sets of such armor in a month's time! How could Li Zexuan not be surprised that Li Zexuan's Interesting Pavilion Workshop did it?
"Yes! Thousands of craftsmen, working day and night, finally succeeded! "
Li Zexuan nodded calmly.
Others only knew how amazing this speed was, but they didn't know how much the workshop had paid for this speed!
Even though Li Zexuan's family was extremely wealthy, creating these five thousand sets of armor was still a huge blow to his vitality!
After all, if he wanted to achieve such a fast speed, he needed enough skilled craftsmen. If he wanted to motivate the craftsmen to produce, he had to give them enough wages!
However, the only fortunate thing was that the iron and vanadium used to make the weapons and armor were all dug out from the mines. Li Zexuan had a few mines in his hands. In terms of raw materials, he only had to pay the miners' wages and the cost of transporting the ores!
Otherwise, just these five thousand sets of armor would be enough to empty his family's fortune!
Making weapons was really too expensive!
Especially in ancient times where there was a shortage of iron!
However, even though he had spent a lot of money to make these five thousand sets of armor, Li Zexuan didn't regret it. Because to him, money could be earned again, but if the country was gone, it would be useless no matter how much money he earned!
"Good! Good! Good! "
Hearing the affirmative answer, Li Zexuan nodded repeatedly. He smiled and said, "Xiao Xuan, these armor and armor of yours came at the right time! Xieli in the north is making a move, I'm sure you've heard about this, right? Now that the Tang Empire and the Turks are at each other's throats, the sooner you can make the armor and armor, the sooner the newly formed Black Armored Army can be formed! "
"I've already heard about the movements of the Wolf Tribe in the north! That's why I'm in such a hurry to go to the army camp! "
Li Zexuan nodded and said.
"Mm! Xiao Xuan, not only are you strong in martial arts, but you're also meticulous. In fact, not only Zhijie and Shu Bao, even I have always wanted to transfer you into the army. However, you're Jingmo's only son, so I can't bear to do that! Now that the Tang Empire is in danger, and you've coincidentally become the Black Armored Army's commander, I think it won't be long before you shine in the Tang Empire's military! "
Li Zexuan pondered for a moment and looked at Li Zexuan with a serious face.
He wasn't deliberately flattering Li Zexuan. A person with unparalleled martial arts could become a fierce general. However, in addition to unparalleled martial arts, this person also had unparalleled wisdom and meticulous thinking. With a little training, this person would definitely have the chance to become a one in a million good general!
And Li Zexuan was such a person! A master of the Grandmaster Realm and the head of the Engineering School, wasn't that the perfect combination of martial arts and wisdom?
"Uncle Li, you're too kind!"
Hearing this, Li Zexuan hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Although I'm strong in martial arts, I've never led an army to war before. How can I deserve such praise from Uncle Li?"
Li Zexuan looked at Li Zexuan meaningfully and smiled faintly. "Of course you deserve it! I also believe that my judgment is not wrong! If you don't believe me, then let's wait and see! "
Li Zexuan laughed dryly and didn't continue the conversation.
Li Zexuan was silent for a moment and said, "Leading an army to war requires actual combat experience, but this experience can be cultivated later. In these years, I've followed His Majesty to fight in the north and south. I've experienced at least eight hundred battles, if not a thousand. I have some understanding of the art of war and strategy, but I don't know if you'd like to listen to my nagging!"
Li Zexuan was delighted. He hurriedly stood up and bowed to Li Zexuan solemnly. He said, "Uncle Li, what are you talking about? You're the invincible War God of the Tang Empire. It's my honor to be able to listen to your teachings on the art of war. If I hadn't been apprenticed when I was young, I would have been willing to serve you as a teacher!"
Seeing Li Zexuan's attitude, Li Zexuan felt gratified. In fact, he had never intended to accept any disciple. His position in the military was too high. He only wanted to live a secluded life and not get involved in politics to reduce the suspicion of the Emperor. Therefore, he had never thought of accepting any disciple!
However, Li Zexuan was too outstanding in both martial arts and literature. It was hard not to love him. In addition, Li Zexuan was his junior and relative. Under such circumstances, Li Zexuan couldn't help but want to teach Li Zexuan something. The generals of their generation would eventually grow old. He hoped that Li Zexuan could shoulder the heavy responsibility of making the Tang Empire prosper in the future!
"Haha! You don't have to be so serious. I can't teach you anything too profound in such a short time. I'll just teach you some superficial things so that you can have a general understanding of the military drill of the Tang Empire! "
Li Zexuan stood up and helped Li Zexuan up. He said with a smile.
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