Li Junxian received the order and left. Within the hall, Li Er propped his chin up and pondered for a while. After confirming that he had not missed anything, he let out a sigh of relief and reclined on the dragon throne. He flipped open the Datang Daily and continued to read the newspaper.
Zhangsun Wuji's previous conjecture was correct. Li Er had indeed intended to use Qiqu Culture to dig up the foundation of the great clans. If one were to say that the cheap books that Qiqu Culture had crazily released previously were a hidden worry for the great clans, then the appearance of the 'Great Tang Dictionary' would have a fatal impact on the great clans.
This was because once there was a dictionary, a large number of literate people would emerge from all over the Great Tang. The demand for books would increase and the children of poor families would be able to learn some knowledge by themselves without relying on the great clans. In less than five years, the number of children of poor families would far exceed the number of children of landowning clans and the children of fake landowning clans that relied on the great clans. At that time, the advantage that the great clans had in terms of education resources and manpower would be completely lost.
From this perspective, Li Er was indeed using Li Zexuan. However, to be used by the ruler of a country meant that Li Zexuan had value. Furthermore, Li Er's use was not the type of use where he would disregard the life and death of the other party. He had always had a backup plan for the safety of Qiqu Culture and the workshop. He intended to groom Li Zexuan and leave him for Li Chengqian. Naturally, he would not watch as Li Zexuan faced the Five Great Clans alone.
"Heh! This brat actually advertised his compass in the newspaper. Furthermore, I heard that he even rewarded his own novel yesterday, praising himself. Truly shameless! "
Li Er muttered to himself in annoyance when he saw the advertisement in the middle of the newspaper that was dedicated to the superior properties of the Qiqu Pavilion's compass.
Others might not know that the 'Legend of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality' was written by Li Zexuan, but how could he not know? He could only sigh in his heart. Li Zexuan's skin was getting thicker and thicker.
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"Young Master, we're here!"
In front of the Strange Interest Pavilion workshop, San Bao got off the carriage and opened the curtains.
"En, San Bao, you go back first and ask Xiao Xi to pack some clothes for me. Also, tell my parents that I won't be going back for the next few days and will be staying in the workshop!"
Li Zexuan ordered as he jumped off the carriage.
San Bao was stunned for a moment before he bowed and replied, "Yes, Young Master. I will go back and make the arrangements now!"
"En, you can take the carriage back and send the carriage over later!"
Li Zexuan quickly added when he saw that San Bao was about to run back.
"Thank you, young master!"
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"Young Master, why did you come back?"
Li Zexuan walked through a few courtyards and of course, passed by countless curious looks from the craftsmen and servants. He directly arrived at Faubert's office. Faubert saw him and asked in surprise. After all, Li Zexuan had just left not long ago!
"Faubert, I want to make something very important and I need some materials. I will write a list now and you can help me get some. I will be staying in the workshop for the next few days and will be staying in the Drunken Wind Pavilion! "
Li Zexuan went to a few tables and said as he wrote.
On the way back to the workshop, he had already thought of the materials that he needed. Overall, they were all common materials and should be easy to get.
"Young Master, what are you planning to do this time?"
Fu Bo was taken aback when he heard this. Then, his interest was immediately piqued. He walked over curiously and asked.
After working together for so long, Li Zexuan's products were each more practical and unexpected than the last. He was now completely convinced of Li Zexuan's ability to invent.
Unlike when Li Zexuan was building the curved plow, Faubert raised some doubts. Now that he heard that Li Zexuan was going to make something new, he only had curiosity and anticipation in his heart. There were no doubts at all.
"I plan to make something that transcends time. This will be one of the greatest inventions of the Han family in thousands of years!"
Li Zexuan paused and thought for a while when he heard that.
"Hiss ~!"
No matter how much Faubert believed in Li Zexuan, his heart couldn't help but waver at this moment. Li Zexuan's words were too big. He saw that Li Zexuan didn't mean to explain, so he quickly came to the door and looked outside cautiously. After making sure that there was no one outside, he carefully closed the door and windows.
Fortunately, his office was a stand-alone building with no outsiders. Otherwise, if Li Zexuan's words were to spread, who knew how much trouble it would cause.
"Young Master, I don't know what you want to do, but please be careful when you speak. Be careful that the walls have ears! An ordinary man is innocent, but treasuring a jade ring will arouse the envy of others. If what you just said is spread out, it will inevitably cause some thieves to covet it. "
Faubert said with a serious face.
"Haha ~! I know. Thank you for your concern, Faubert. "
Li Zexuan shook his head indifferently. He was also a master close to the Guru Realm. How could he not be aware of whether there was someone eavesdropping around? However, he knew it well in his heart. There was no need to say it out loud. Faubert also had good intentions.
"Faubert, can you get these materials prepared for me?"
Li Zexuan waved his hand, picked up the list of materials he wrote, and handed it to Faubert.
Faubert took it and looked at it carefully. Then his face suddenly became very strange. Because, there was a material on the list, it was really … Faubert really couldn't think of what Li Zexuan would use it for. Could it be used to cook?
"Young Master, these materials are no problem. I will ask someone to collect them for you immediately!"
A moment later, Faubert said to Li Zexuan.
"Alright, thank you, Faubert. I will return to Drunken Wind Pavilion first."
Li Zexuan stood up and prepared to return to his private courtyard to wait for Xiao Xi to deliver the "equipment" and Faubert to deliver the materials.
"Mm, take care, Young Master!"
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"So Young Master has been busy making a compass for the fleet going south recently. Young Master is really kind!"
Han Family Village, Han Family Courtyard.
Han Yuxi held her chin with her left hand and muttered to herself in the room as she read the latest issue of Tang Dynasty Daily.
Han Yuxi's wedding date was approaching. Han Lizheng had been so busy recently that he couldn't keep up with the Li family's strong request. Li Zexuan's wedding this time had to be held on a grand scale. Han Lizheng had been busy sending out invitations everywhere recently.
Han Yuxi was alone at home. Normally, she would ask the villagers who were going to the city to bring back a copy of the newspaper to read every day. She was not interested in the ancient literature at the front and the novels at the back. She only looked at the news in the middle. This was because she, who was ill-informed, could more or less find some news about Li Zexuan from the news.
"Young Master is getting more and more knowledgeable. I heard that His Majesty promoted him a while ago. Now, Young Master has become a minister of the Imperial College. No, I should read more books. Otherwise, won't I embarrass Young Master in the future?"
Thinking of this, Han Yuxi ran to a red cabinet in the room. It was filled with books that her mother had left for her. Before her mother was still alive, she had relied on these books to gain enlightenment. Later, her mother passed away.. In order to take care of Tie Dan, she had sealed these books again.
However, she did not know that Li Zexuan was also a dabbler in the knowledge of the classics in this era. Why would he care if she was knowledgeable?
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