In the room, Li Zexuan listened to Ma Zhou's words and couldn't help but frown. He had expected that the promotion of cheap books from the Strange Culture would encounter many obstacles because he had touched too many people's cake.
The reason why those people didn't do anything in the first few days was probably because they thought that the cheap books from the Strange Culture were only selling at a loss and wouldn't last long. But after so many days, the supply of books from the Strange Culture had increased instead of decreased. Those people naturally couldn't sit still when they saw this.
"Brother Ma, for those booksellers who want to buy from the workshop, when our production capacity is increased, we can give them a batch of goods. After all, our energy is limited. We can't sell cheap books to all parts of the Tang Empire by ourselves. We can give them a portion of the profits."
In this era, apart from the Emperor, no one else would have a good ending if they tried to monopolize everything. Of course, even Li Er himself couldn't just do whatever he wanted. He had to consider the opposition of the other aristocratic families.
Li Zexuan definitely didn't want to make the whole world his enemy. Earning too much money was also hot. Leaving a mouthful of soup for others was also leaving a way out for himself. Of course, if there were people who didn't want to drink soup and wanted to eat meat, then Li Zexuan would definitely not retreat and wait for death.
"Yes, Lord Jue's words are reasonable. This Ma also thinks so!"
Ma Zhou nodded and said with relief.
He was older than Li Zexuan and naturally knew more about the ways of the world. He was relieved that Li Zexuan could make this choice. This was because he was worried that Li Zexuan would make some unwise decisions because of his youth.
"Then Brother Ma, do you have any good ideas for those people who have bad intentions? To be honest, other than strengthening the patrols around the Strange Culture, I don't have any good ideas for the time being. "
Li Zexuan sighed deeply in his heart. He didn't like this kind of scheming. His original intention of establishing the Strange Culture was to let the poor people afford to buy books. From the beginning to the end, he didn't want to fight with anyone. If he accidentally hurt someone in the process, then he could only say sorry!
"Lord Jue, the people that Pang Sige arrested previously have been transferred to the Supreme Court. However, we didn't get any results from the interrogation. We also didn't find any evidence of their bad intentions. The current situation is that they are in the dark while we are in the light. We don't know their intentions and plans. We can only block soldiers with arms and water with an earth weir! "
Ma Zhou pondered for a while but couldn't think of a good idea. He shook his head and said with a frown.
"Then Brother Ma, please keep an eye on the Strange Culture. If there's anything, feel free to find me!"
Li Zexuan patted his butt in annoyance and prepared to leave.
"No Problem!"
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Chongren Lane, Zhangsun Wuji's house.
"Old Master, there are more and more types of books in the Strange Culture now. The quantity is also increasing. Moreover, they don't show any signs of losing money. The supply of books is also endless. I estimate that the cost of their books is probably very low. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to continue selling at such a low price for so long. Now, there are already many bookstore owners who have gone to look for the manager of their workshop. They want to purchase a batch of cheap books from them and bring them back to sell. They want to make a profit from the difference. "
Wu Mengyang, the shopkeeper of Ming De Bookstore, was reporting to Zhangsun Wuji respectfully.
"Yes! You are right. I have received news that Li Zexuan's workshop has made a paper machine. The paper production speed is very fast, and the cost of their paper is very low. Moreover, they have also mastered a set of cheap and efficient book printing methods. All in all, the price of their books is naturally low. "
Zhangsun Wuji's expression was indifferent, and one couldn't tell if he was happy or angry. He clasped his hands behind his back and took two steps forward before saying, "Go and contact Li Zexuan. Ask his workshop to supply us with a batch of books. Li Zexuan should give this old man some face. In the future, our bookstore will also sell books at this low price!"
"Old Master, are you just going to let it go like this?"
Wu Mengyang was in disbelief. In his opinion, Zhangsun Wuji was the brother-in-law of the current Emperor. Why would he be afraid of Li Zexuan, a mere county boy?
"Huh?"
Zhangsun Wuji's voice gradually turned cold. "What do you want me to do? Do I need you to teach me what to do? "
Wu Mengyang could feel the coldness from Zhangsun Wuji. His legs trembled as he hurriedly said with a trembling voice,
"I misspoke, I misspoke. Please forgive me, Old Master! Please forgive me!"
"Hmph!"
Zhangsun Wuji snorted coldly and said, "Leave!"
"I will take my leave!"
When Wu Mengyang heard Zhangsun Wuji's words, he felt as though he was pardoned. He didn't even bother to wipe off the cold sweat on his forehead as he hurriedly left.
In the house.
"Come in. How improper of you to lie outside and eavesdrop!"
Zhangsun Wuji sat on the stool, took a sip of tea, looked outside the door, and said indifferently.
"Hehe, I can't hide anything from Father!"
Just as Zhangsun Wuji finished his words, a twelve-year-old boy immediately came in. He chuckled.
"Chong 'er, take a seat!"
Zhangsun Wuji pointed to a seat beside him and said.
It turned out that this boy was Zhangsun Wuji's eldest son, Zhangsun Chong.
"Thank you, Father!"
Zhangsun Chong obeyed and sat beside Zhangsun Wuji.
"Chong 'er, you should have heard the entire story from start to end, right? Come, tell me your opinion. Do you think that I am weak like Shopkeeper Wu? "
Zhangsun Wuji poured a cup of tea for himself and said slowly.
Hearing those words, Zhangsun Chong sat up straight. He knew that Zhangsun Wuji was intentionally testing him.
"Father, I think that Father definitely has your reasons for doing so. However, it is definitely not because you are afraid of Li Zexuan. The Li Clan only rose up recently after Li Zexuan was conferred the title of Baron. In terms of foundation and strength, the Zhangsun Clan has no reason to be afraid of the Li Clan. As for why Father chose to avoid them and chose to cooperate with them, I think that Father must have other considerations."
Zhangsun Chong replied cautiously.
"Hehe, you brat ~!"
Zhangsun Wuji chuckled. Then, he shook his head and said, "Chong 'er, the matters in this world aren't as simple as what you see. It might seem calm on the surface, but it might be turbulent in the dark. If you want to be invincible, you have to know your enemy as well as yourself. You have to understand as much information about the other party as possible. Then, based on this information, you have to constantly weigh and analyze the situation before you can make the correct judgment. Do you understand? "
"Father is right. I have learned my lesson!"
Even though Zhangsun Chong didn't really understand the meaning behind his father's words, he still nodded.
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