Li Zexuan was in a good mood as he held the Mirror of Six Armies that Li Jing had given him. This was Li Jing's masterpiece in the art of war! Although there were many military books in this era, such as Sun Tzu's The Art of War, they had to keep pace with the times. Although Li Jing's Mirror of Six Armies was better than Sun Tzu's The Art of War, the content of the Mirror of Six Armies had definitely absorbed the wisdom of the ancestors and combined it with the current military system and formations of the Tang Empire. Therefore, the Mirror of Six Armies was more suitable for this era!
Li Zexuan, who was in a good mood, rode Whitey out of Chang 'an City quickly. He had to get to the workshop before the end of the day and ask the craftsmen to make a copy of the Mirror of Six Armies.
This military book was too important. Before he left, Li Jing had repeatedly warned him not to reveal it to anyone else! The art of war was not something that could be easily imparted. Because if someone with evil intentions learned it, it would be a disaster for the country and the people!
If not for the fact that Li Zexuan was a promising talent, that Li Zexuan was humble, adept in both the pen and the sword, and that Li Zexuan was half a relative of his, and that the Turks and the Great Tang were at daggers drawn and a war could break out at any time, he would never have taught Li Zexuan the 'Mirror of Six Armies' at this time!
Therefore, Li Zexuan would not let anyone else make a copy of the Mirror of Six Armies. He had to keep an eye on it himself!
"Marquis! His Highness Prince of Wei is looking for you everywhere. It seems that there is something urgent! "
Not long after leaving Chang 'an City, a middle-aged man riding a horse came up to him. When the man was about to reach Li Zexuan, he steadied his horse and dismounted. He bowed to Li Zexuan with his fists clasped.
"Hmm? Jia E, why is Qingque looking for me? "
Li Zexuan narrowed his eyes and asked in a deep voice.
The person who came was Du E.
After the Heavenly Dragon Sect was annihilated, Venerable Du E was taken in by Li Zexuan as a servant. In order to avoid causing panic in his family, Li Zexuan changed Du E's name to Jia E. After a long time, he got used to calling him Jia E and not Du E!
Counting the days, Du E had been a servant of the Marquis's household for nearly half a month. During this time, Li Zexuan had probed Du E many times, intentionally or unintentionally. However, he found that the other party seemed to have accepted his fate and did not have the slightest intention of rebelling. Thus, Li Zexuan gradually relaxed his guard against Du E.
However, even so, Li Zexuan did not dare to let Du E stay in the Marquis's Mansion all the time. Usually, Du E spent more time in the Yunshan Courtyard. Mo Huai, a master at the late stage of the Grand Master Realm, was guarding the Yunshan Courtyard. Even if Du E had the intention of rebelling, he would not be able to make any waves! In any case, Li Zexuan did not dare and would not risk his family. He was rarely in the Marquis's Mansion, so he would not leave Du E alone in the Marquis's Mansion!
Du E used to be a monk. However, after becoming Li Zexuan's servant, in order to avoid attracting strange gazes when he went out, he usually wore a silk scarf hat outside. He looked a bit like a barbarian from beyond the Great Wall.
In the face of Li Zexuan's inquiry, Du E shook his head and said, "I don't know! Half an hour ago, the King of Wei went to the academy to look for the Marquis. When he found out that the Marquis was not on Cloud Mountain, he ordered This Penniless Monk to head down the mountain to look for the Marquis! Prince of Wei only said that he had something urgent and wanted you to go back to the workshop as soon as possible! "
Li Zexuan's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that there was a new development in the steam engine research? He nodded at Du E and said, "That's good! Let's go back to the workshop as soon as possible! "
He had originally planned to go to the workshop to make a copy of the military book. Now, he could solve Li Tai's problem along the way!
Thus, the master and servant rode two horses and galloped wildly on the official road, splashing up a lot of smoke and dust along the way!
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"Young Master, you're finally here! Prince of Wei and Faubert are at the steel mill. You should go quickly! "
As soon as they arrived at the workshop, Song Xiaosi came up to them and said hurriedly as he helped Li Zexuan lead the horse.
"Okay!"
Since they had already arrived at the workshop, Li Zexuan didn't ask for more details. He would know what happened in a moment anyway. He was about to step into the workshop when he suddenly stopped and turned to Song Xiaosi and said, "Song Xiaosi, I'm sorry.
"Xiaosi, go to the editing department and ask the craftsman who is in charge of making a copy to not leave work yet. I have something to ask him!"
Although Li Tai's matter was important, making a copy of the military book was also very important. The contents of the military book might save his life on the battlefield in the future!
"Yes! Young Master! "
Song Xiaosi responded and then went to lead Big White to the stable in front of the workshop. There was high-quality horse grass there.
Li Zexuan then walked in through the door.
"Marquis, I will wait for you outside!"
Du E cupped his fists and said.
Ever since he became Li Zexuan's servant, he hadn't really entered the workshop. He knew that Li Zexuan's most important secrets were hidden inside. Although he was curious, it was only curiosity. He didn't have any other improper thoughts!
Li Zexuan frowned. After a moment, he said, "It's fine! Come in with me! "
Du E was not only a person with strong martial arts, but he was also quick-witted and had many tricks up his sleeve. If this kind of person could be loyal, Li Zexuan felt that he could be of great use! Therefore, he did not mind giving Du E more "temptations" to test him!
Du E was stunned when he heard this. He probably did not expect Li Zexuan to take the initiative to invite him into the workshop. However, while he was still in a daze, Li Zexuan had already walked in. He quickly responded, "Yes! Marquis! "
After saying that, he hurriedly followed them in!
"Qingque, why hasn't the leaf turned yet?"
"Soon! It should be soon! Steward Zhang, get someone to make the fire bigger and pump more air into it. Let the water boil faster! "
"Alright!"
When Li Zexuan walked into the steel mill, he heard the voices of Li Tai, Faubert, and the rest. The atmosphere seemed to be heavy. He looked around and saw a huge cylindrical furnace standing in the middle of the yard. The furnace's surface had gears and connecting rods and other transmission mechanisms. At the end of the furnace was a generator made by the workshop. A few shirtless blacksmiths were blowing air into the furnace. Although he could not see the flame, Li Zexuan could feel a wave of heat hitting him in the face!
"It's moving! It's moving! It's spinning! And it's getting faster and faster! "
"Success! We've succeeded! "
At this moment, the connecting rods drove the gears, and the gears drove the generator's wheels to turn. The people in the yard suddenly cheered. No one noticed Li Zexuan's arrival.
Du E widened his eyes and looked at the huge machine in disbelief. He clearly did not see anyone exerting force on the machine, but how could the machine turn on its own? Could this be the magic of immortality?
Thinking back to the "magic of immortality" that he had performed on the streets of Chang 'an in order to bewitch the people, Du E's face could not help but burn. Compared to this, the magic of immortality that he had performed before could only be regarded as child's play!
"Haha! Good! Good! Good! Qingque, you've finally succeeded! The Tang Empire, and even the whole world, will completely change because of your invention! "
When Li Zexuan saw that Li Tai's steam engine test was successful, he could not help but clap his hands and laugh excitedly.
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