In front of the Strange Culture.
After Li Zexuan comforted the injured, he thought for a while and said, "Today, there may be many of you who don't need books at all. You came here purely because the books are cheap. Perhaps there are also some who want to resell and make a fortune.
I don't care if you really need the books or want to make money. Since I'm open for business, there's no reason for me to refuse customers. But for those who really want to buy books, we'll make it convenient for you. In the future, no matter where you are from, as long as you have your student identification card, you can queue up at the Strange Culture. We'll give priority to the students and members. "
"Good! This way, it'll be easier for us to buy books. Thank you, Lord Jue! "
"The world's poor children will remember Lord Jue's kindness!"
"Yes, thank you, Lord Jue!"
As soon as Li Zexuan's voice fell, there was a burst of cheers from the crowd. Most of them were the voices of the students. They came here today because of the fame and found that there were really such cheap books. They couldn't help but feel happy and worried. They were happy because they could afford the books, but they were worried because there would be a lot of people who would rush to buy such cheap books!
Now that Li Zexuan took the initiative to give priority to the students, it would greatly increase their chances of buying books. How could they not be happy?
When the rest of the people heard this, their faces darkened, but no one raised any objections. Ever since they recognized that the young man in front of them was Li Zexuan, who invented the curved plough, their eyes were filled with gratitude.
Some of them even had some faint regret in their hearts. Compared to Li Zexuan who wholeheartedly did so much for the farmers and the students, their way of doing things seemed a little selfish. Therefore, many people began to regret that they came here with the intention of reselling the books to make money.
But there were still many people who wanted to take advantage of the situation. Li Zexuan couldn't do anything about these people, but he still advised:
"For those who want to make money by reselling books about strange culture, I only want to say that if you want to make money, you should sell the books in your hands as soon as possible. In the future, there will be more and more of these cheap books in our workshop, and their prices will be lower and lower. In less than three years, the majority of the people in Great Tang will be able to afford books. At that time, books will no longer be an expensive item that the common people can't afford. In the next three years, books will be as valuable as scallions! I, Li Zexuan, am a man of my word! "
Li Zexuan's words were powerful and resonant, but to the others, it was no different from a sudden clap of thunder! Ever since Cai Lun invented papermaking in the Han Dynasty, for the past six hundred years, the price of books had always been unattainable for ordinary people. Only those rich people could afford to buy some, but they usually kept them at home to show their noble status.
Now that Li Zexuan had said that within three years, these cheap and high-quality books would be sold all over Great Tang, and that the price of books would be as high as scallions, many people thought that it was a fantasy. How could the high and mighty prices of books suddenly fall from the sky? It was simply unbelievable!
"So, everyone can buy books about strange culture in the future? That's great! "
"But Lord Li said that the price of books would be as high as scallions, isn't that too exaggerated?"
"This, I don't really believe it!"
"I don't really believe it either!"
"I believe it! Lord Li will definitely do what he says! Before the curved plough came out, who would have thought that there would be a divine plow that could be pulled by human power? But Lord Li did it! This time, I believe that Lord Li will be able to do it too, and by then, my children will be able to read and recognize words! "
"Yes, that's right, I also believe in Lord Li!"
"But this time, it's obviously more difficult than the last time!"
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Everyone was discussing animatedly. Some were doubtful, and some believed it. When Yuchi Jingde heard this, he was so shocked that his beard almost fell off. He pulled Li Zexuan over and hurriedly said,
"Little Xuan, you can't say such things! Throughout the ages, it's not that the monarchs and ministers have never thought of lowering the price of books, but it's extremely difficult to do so. How can you do it with just your family's strength? Although I don't know where you got this batch of cheap books from and how much you lost, your scale is still small. If you want to completely lower the price of books in Great Tang, you're far from enough! "
Li Zexuan smiled confidently and said, "Uncle Yuchi, don't worry! Since this nephew dares to say such words, I'm sure that I can do it. Let me tell you a secret. Now, our workshop has already reduced the cost of paper to less than 10% of other workshops! That's why there are such cheap books being sold today! "
Yuchi Jingde was shocked. He stared at him and said, "There's such a thing? How's the production of paper in your workshop? Is it possible to supply it? "
Li Zexuan nodded and said, "This is our workshop's newest paper making technology. His Majesty has already seen it. As for the production, the current production is obviously insufficient. But as our workshop further expands its production, it will definitely be able to supply it!"
Yuchi Jingde was completely shocked. He stood on the spot and muttered to himself, "You brat, you really have some ability! Luckily, I didn't hoard too many books at home. Otherwise, when I see the price of books being as cheap as scallions, wouldn't I die of discomfort? Sigh, if there's really a day like what you said, where everyone can read books, then my Great Tang will become an unprecedented flourishing age. Even the Qin Emperor's Hanwu era can't compare! Haha! "
"What's your name?"
After Yuchi Jingde sighed with emotion for a while, he suddenly asked the Wu Hou government's Si Ge. He was the Right Wu Hou Wei government's Great General. How could he know this kind of minor eighth rank official?
"Replying to the Great General, this general is Pang Feiji!"
That Si Ge hurriedly cupped his fist and answered. However, from the corner of his eye, he still carefully glanced at Sun Huaiyuan. In his heart, he kept praying that Shopkeeper Sun wouldn't complain to Yuchi Jingde. Otherwise, he was afraid that he would be in trouble.
When Li Zexuan heard this person's name, he almost burst out laughing. Pang Feiji, Pang Feiji, or perhaps Pang Feiji? Brat, your name has a lot of meaning!
"Mm!"
Yuchi Jingde didn't have as many messy thoughts as Li Zexuan. He calmly grunted and then said, "Pang Feiji, from now on, you will be responsible for the security of this strange culture. You will bring people to patrol this place every day. You will not allow anyone to fight, cause trouble, or do anything illegal here. You will also be responsible for the safety of the books in this shop. You will prevent thieves from stealing or destroying books. If anything goes wrong, I will hold you responsible!"
Yuchi Jingde said the last sentence with a stern expression. Pang Feiji was so frightened that his body trembled. He hurriedly bowed and accepted the order.
"This general obeys! There definitely won't be any mistakes! "
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