This prince, it doesn't matter if you don't do it!

Chapter 236 Volume [-] Chang'an is noisy again!
When the Chishuiyuan War was about to break out, Chang'an City also received the news from Xiao Yu.

Regarding Li Chengqian's remarks, everyone was speechless.

But there was no objection.

Even Fang Xuanling, who was the servant of the court, recognized it with a pinch of his nose.

This is politics.

After the Ming court's paper became popular in the Tang Dynasty, they all saw the hope of the revival of culture and education.

That's how it came about.

Besides, if you really want to reason, they are right.

Where in the world is there a dowry to send three daughters, not to mention that this is a marriage between two countries, and the request is reasonable.

As for why the gentry didn't object, hehe, where do they have time to care about such things now?

The caravans of each family have already gone to the Daming Royal Court again.

More paper will soon sweep Datang overwhelmingly.

The foundation of their family will be dug out by someone brandishing a hoe, who cares about it?

Besides, they also arranged for people to go to Riyue Mountain.

Things have come to this point, since this cheap paper can't be stopped, their only choice is to get the most out of it.

People, that's it.

And it was at this time that Changming Restaurant opened.

Since Wang Dequan walked Riyue Mountain once, it seems that his whole temperament has been sublimated a lot, as if he had learned a scripture.

Today's Wang Dequan is so proud of himself.

On the day the restaurant opened, it attracted the support of countless people.

For example Yuchi Jingde.

Such as Qin Qiong.

Another example is Kong Yingda.

There is no way, although they have never seen the Changming Restaurant in Riyue Mountain, they have always heard the words of the people who came back from home.

In this Tang Dynasty where everything can be cooked, stir-frying has naturally become a rarity.

Rare objects have always aroused everyone's curiosity, and this is Li Chengqian's property.

Therefore, it is not surprising that the opening of Changming Restaurant detonated the audience.

"Gentlemen, please come inside." Seeing so many important people coming, Wang Dequan was nervous, but more excited, and saluted, "Today's small shop opens, and you can get a [-]% discount on all purchases."

"What does the [-]% discount mean?" Qin Qiong asked when she heard a new word.

His health has never been very good, and he rarely goes out.

Changming Restaurant opened today, if he can come to join in, he will definitely be a rare guest among the rare customers.

Wang Dequan immediately explained.

These are also the scriptures he learned in Riyue Mountain.

After understanding what it meant, Yuchi Jingde waved his hand and said, "Today, this old man treats guests without discount!"

He made a lot of money in the paper business.

It is also arrogant to speak now.

"Then thank you, Duke Wu." Wang Dequan said immediately, if he insisted at this moment, he would be slapping people in the face. As for discounting after the event, it would be something that would happen later.

With that said, a group of people entered the restaurant.

Different from Chang'an's traditional restaurants, Changming Restaurant uses tables and chairs from Riyue Mountain instead of low steps, which makes everyone feel refreshed when they look at it.

"What are these?" Kong Yingda replied.

Wang Dequan explained with a smile: "It's just tables and chairs. My Highness thinks that the design of the low table table is not very friendly to the elderly, so I specially designed this kind of table and chairs. A few, please, the private room is already on the second floor." It's arranged for you."

Now he is not only the treasurer of Changming Commercial Firm, but also the envoy of the Ming court in the Tang Dynasty, and he is short of an official letter of credence.

Of course, without the credentials, Li Er recognized it with a pinch of his nose.

Everyone knows what Li Chengqian is thinking. The identity of an envoy is just to protect Wang Dequan, lest the nobles will target him.

When we came to the second floor, there were quite a lot of private rooms, Yuchi Jingde looked around, pointed to one private room and said with a smile: "Titans, defend the country with bravery.

The private room in your restaurant is rather interesting, this is the first time I have seen such a long name.Since he is named as a titan, the old man should sit down! "

Kong Yingda smiled, looked at the other person, and said, "Celebrities, rejuvenate the nation with virtue.

I'm sorry, Wu Guogong, although the lower officials don't dare to call themselves celebrities, they must sit in this box. "

"Go and rest, go and rest." Yuchi Jingde waved his hands indifferently.

They met on the road, who wants to sit with a group of old scholars?Drinking is not fun.

Wang Dequan watched this scene, but didn't say anything.

This was deliberately arranged, because he was afraid that these old guys would go after some private room and rob it. When the time came, they would smash the store, and he would have nothing to say.

But Kong Yingda was not in a hurry to enter the private room, but looked at the one between the two private rooms, and said, "Why is this private room nameless?"

When Yuchi Jingde heard this, he also stopped curiously.

"Famous." Wang Dequan said with a smile, "It's just that this name can only be understood, not expressed in words."

We are all smart people, and we will understand immediately.

No one asked any more questions, and one after another entered their private rooms to sit down.

Wang Dequan didn't follow in either, so there was no one there, so what to order?
The big shots are always late.

Of course, except for Yuchi Jingde, he doesn't pay attention to these things.

Besides, since he was the host today, it was reasonable to come earlier.

Over time.

More and more people are coming.

People like Wei Zheng and Fang Xuanling are not alone.

It was also rare for Li Jing, Hou Junji and others to gather together.

Here's where it gets interesting.

It stands to reason that it was difficult for Li Jing and Hou Junji, the master and apprentice, to get together because of some things in the early years, but today, it made everyone put aside the past grievances for the time being.

Not long after, the clan princes like Li Xiaogong and Li Daozong also came.

No matter who it is, before entering the private room, they will stop there twice.

Once on the first floor, curious about those novel tables and chairs.

The second time was on the second floor to comment on the names of the two private rooms.

Especially Wei Zheng, he stopped for a long time when he looked at the six words "Celebrity, Prosperity with Virtue" on the private room.

Just when Wang Dequan was about to arrange for people to go in and order food, Li Er and Empress Changsun led a group of princes and princesses also walked in.

If it wasn't for the soldiers protecting Li Er who came to look for Wang Dequan, he really wouldn't know Li Er.

This time, it made him a little nervous.

Facing the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, he can still cope, but facing the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, it would be nonsense to say that he is not nervous.

He went downstairs nervously, and when he was about to salute, Li Er waved his hand and said, "Today I brought my children to join us."

From this point of view alone, Wang Dequan is still young.

When Li Er chose the white dragon fish suit, anyone who knew the inside story knew what to do.

"Guests welcome to the second floor." Wang Dequan immediately led the people to the second floor.

As for the tables and chairs on the first floor, Li Er took another look, but didn't respond.

But the little princesses are quite curious about these things.

On the second floor, Li Er naturally saw the two most conspicuous private rooms.

"this is not bad.

Titans defend the country with courage.

Celebrities, Xingbang with virtue.

It looks like two couplets, who made them? "

Facing Li Er's question, Wang Dequan hurriedly said, "This one comes from Riyue Mountain..."

Upon hearing his words, Li Er understood, looked at the unnamed private room in the middle, and immediately opened the door and entered.

How smart is he?
Civil and military are divided into left and right, the middle must be prepared for him.

Otherwise, who else would dare to sit in this world?
As soon as he entered the private room, Li Er nodded, then shook his head, and said, "Although the private room is exquisite, it always feels like something is missing."

At this moment, Wang Dequan came back to his senses, and upon hearing what Li Er said, he immediately smiled and said, "Your honored guest, sit down for a while."

After finishing speaking, he turned around and went out, and went to the two private rooms next door to communicate.

Soon, the two walls separating the three private rooms were opened like a door.

The originally small private room suddenly became spacious.

This scene stunned everyone.

However, for them, it doesn't matter much.

In the private room in the middle, no one dared to sit in except Li Erlai, but when Li Er came, everyone was eager to gather together.

So, this design is very popular!

Li Er didn't expect that it could be like this, so he nodded in satisfaction immediately and said, "This design won my heart."

Wang Dequan smiled, but did not dare to answer.

In the face of these guys, if you say you are not nervous, you are deceiving yourself.

"My lord (I haven't researched this clearly, I have found some information, but there is no clear statement, forgive me) this table is a good thing." Yuchi Jingde said with a smile, "In the past we used the meal sharing system, although there are many advantages. , but when it comes to drinking, if you want to make a toast, you have to run all over the room, not as convenient as this table."

In private, they called Li Er the Lord, and Li Er would not call himself Zhen.

For wine lovers like Yuchi Jingde, this big round table really satisfied him.

"It's not just this round table, but also this chair." Qin Qiong said, "I love you so much!"

He is not in good health. After sitting on the futon in the past, it is difficult to stand up, especially after sitting for a long time.

On the other side, Gao Xingxing also said: "It is true that the meal-sharing system has the advantages of the meal-sharing system, but this round table also has the advantages of a round table. It is that the food is not very friendly to an old man like me."

"Your guest is joking." Hearing this, Wang Dequan immediately said, "This round table in our shop is something special."

"What universe?" Someone asked immediately, "Could it be that this round table can deliver delicacies right in front of your eyes?"

Wang Dequan laughed, and said: "That's right, the round table in our restaurant can be turned, why don't all distinguished guests turn it gently with your hands?"

Upon hearing his words, someone tried it curiously, and it was true, which made everyone feel good about it.

Especially those little princesses and little princes, who were having a great time turning the round table.

Li Er didn't care.

It was the first time for him to eat at the same table with his children, and he always felt a little more warm.

"My lord, um, it's time to serve the food?" Yuchi Jingde urged.

He was already hungry, if he hadn't waited for these people, he would probably be full by now.

Hearing this, Li Er smiled and said, "Today is your treat, and we naturally do as we please."

Everyone laughed at his words.

This guy, who made a lot of money before, let out a bad breath, and bragged to everyone he met that Changming Restaurant would definitely entertain everyone after it opened, and that's why everyone went today.

As for the fact that Li Er beat Qiu Feng on his own courtiers, this is actually normal.

There have been all dynasties.

This is also a means for the emperor to win over people's hearts.

Ordinary people have no way to invite the emperor to dinner.

When Yuchi Jingde heard the words, he also laughed loudly and said: "It's okay, shopkeeper, serve the dishes as the most expensive ones in your shop."

Does he care about money?
From the point of view of the Tang Dynasty, it is estimated that he is the least serious about this.

Of course, it's not that they are stupid, they are shrewd.

Wang Dequan immediately responded to the arrangement, and in a short time, all kinds of exquisite dishes were served.

Wei Zheng, as the only one among the crowd who had seen these things, smiled and said at the moment: "You said, why didn't we expect that this dish can be made like this?"

Is cooking difficult?

In the eyes of these people, cooking is really not difficult.

But no one thought of doing it.

And this table and chair, apart from the fact that the round table will turn and they don't know the reason for the time being, are there other difficulties?
It's just a few wooden frames. Where does the word "difficult" come from?

But no one does it!
His question aroused deep thought at their table.

As for Yuchi Jingde's group of generals, who cares about this right now?Eating food and drinking is the correct way to open up.

"Shopkeeper, I see that you are hesitant to speak, but what can you say?" Fang Xuanling smiled.

Wang Dequan thought for a while, and said: "When I was in the Ming court, the little old man also had the same doubts as you distinguished guests, and asked others.

Someone told me at the time that King Ming once said that our thinking and class are fixed, and many things are due to habits, and no one is willing to make changes.

The little old man has only a half-knowledge of what it means, but the little old man always feels that a slight change, and a change in a good direction, is a blessing after all. "

When he returned to Chang'an, besides monitoring the price of paper on the market, there was one more thing Li Chengqian entrusted to him.

But Li Chengqian said at the time, if you can do this, just do it, if you can't do it, let it go, don't force it.

But now, seeing the opportunity, he naturally wanted to prepare.

Li Er was still preparing dishes for the children with Empress Changsun, but when he heard what Wang Dequan said, he put down his chopsticks and asked: "The shopkeeper's words are reasonable, being content with the status quo, and not being willing to change is something that has existed since ancient times. The problem.

I don't know what the shopkeeper thinks about this? "

Of course he didn't ask what Wang Dequan thought, but wanted to hear Li Chengqian's opinion from Wang Dequan's mouth.

He is more and more satisfied with this eldest son.

Putting him outside really served as a training experience.

"I don't dare to speak nonsense, but when I was at the Ming court, I heard people say that the Ming king is encouraging everyone to innovate, whether it's farming or military, whether it's herdsmen or businessmen, everyone can participate.

These tables and chairs are the result of artisan innovation.

How do you guys look?

This table is well-known in the Ming court. "

Gradually, Wang Dequan also adapted to this atmosphere, and he talked with eloquence.

Of course, he is the only one who is qualified to serve in this private room in the entire Changming Restaurant.

"Uh, I don't know what to say?" Gao Xing asked.

Wang Dequan smiled: "This round table is called the Reunion Table, which means that a family is reunited. Now in the Ming court, it is almost a must-have item for every household."

Hearing the name, everyone nodded, indeed.

Not bad for a table with that name.

In a big family, the family relationship is inherently weak, and there are many rules. It is rare for fathers to have meals with their children.

Of course, it is not that simple to make them accept this thing.

The rules have been passed down for thousands of years, who is willing to change them at will?

Empress Changsun said with a smile: "The reunion table is worthy of the name."

Of course she has to support her son's property.

"If you only innovate in this area, it will not be of great benefit to the world." Fang Xuanling shook his head.

As a servant of the court, he sees farther.

Li Er also nodded, and said: "Indeed, as far as the world is concerned, the direction is wrong."

"You guys are joking." Wang Dequan said, "This is just the tip of the iceberg, or in other words, this is the tip of the Ming Dynasty's innovation. The King of Ming once said, start from the small and focus on the big."

"Start small, think big?" Changsun Wuji, who had been silent all this time, nodded and said, "That's not bad."

"Where is that big place?" Li Jing asked on the other side.

Although he also drinks, unlike Yuchi Jingde's wine jars, he only knows how to drink, and he still pays attention to the movement here.

But Wang Dequan knew that the opportunity had come.

"The revitalization of culture and education is a great thing." Wang Dequan said, "Nowadays, there is cheap paper all over the Tang Dynasty, and the culture and education of the Tang Dynasty must also reach its peak."

"That's what you say." Fang Xuanling said, "But revitalizing culture and education is something that happens overnight?"

Among them, who doesn't want to revitalize culture and education, and leave a name in history?

But this matter is not that simple.

Paper is cheap, but the price of books is there.

The price of books does not fluctuate much because of the price of paper.

In the final analysis, books are expensive because of the engraving, not the paper.

"That's wrong." Wang Dequan heard the words and said, "Of course the little old man knows the difficulty, but it's not impossible."

"Is there any way?" Li Er asked immediately.

Wang Dequan finally showed his fangs: "There are not many books in the Tang family, but there are not many, if these people all take out their books and build a library, what should we do?
At that time, it will be open to students from all over the world. The library will provide the Four Treasures of the Study, and if you copy two books, you can give one of them as a gift.The person who took out the book can get it back after one year, and can also choose several other books.

This not only allows students to learn the new by reviewing the past, but also invisibly disperses the books among the people. In just three to five years, what kind of beautiful scenery will it be like? "

After listening to him, everyone was stunned.

Can this work?

It works!
For the people present here, even Yuchi Jingde's family can find a few books. If they really want to take out all the books and build some kind of library, I'm afraid it will attract cheers from the students all over the world.

More importantly, transcribing books does have the function of reviewing the past and learning the new.

Of course, there are some books that they are unwilling to take out, such as those that they have annotated themselves.

But if they really want to do this, it is estimated that the nobles of the Shi family will go crazy again.

But if you really want to do this, Chang'an will be noisy again!
"Is this King Ming's idea?" Li Er asked.

He was also shocked!

For him, this method is undoubtedly the fastest and most effective method.

"Naturally." Wang Dequan nodded.

(End of this chapter)