Wentang

Chapter 173 Li Gang's Request

Book?Li Gang raised his eyebrows, thinking that the book written by Pei Ju wanted him to help correct it.Although he despises Pei Ju's personality, he is still very curious about the books he wrote.

As soon as he saw the name on the cover after receiving the book, his brows couldn't help but twitch again, and his impression of Pei Ju dropped by three points again.You dare to use language as a name, you are too arrogant and shameless, I want to see what you wrote.

The scope covered by the word Chinese is too wide. It can be said that the entire cultural system can be classified under these two words.It is indeed too arrogant to use these two words as the title of the book.

He was so disgusted with Pei Ju that he didn't notice the font of this book.

When he opened the book, his brows frowned even tighter. What the hell is this ghostly talisman?
Li Gang finally lost his patience and looked up at Pei Ju after flipping through several pages of unfamiliar things.

Before he could speak, Pei Ju said first, "This is called a rhythmic alphabet. Each letter represents a syllable. Combining different letters together is the pronunciation of a word..."

rhythm?letter?Combined pronunciation?Li Gang showed a dubious expression, it was the first time he had heard of this.But his interest was indeed piqued.

"Also ask Pei Xianggong to teach me." In the face of new knowledge, Li Gang didn't mind losing his face.

Pei Ju didn't dare to be shy, it would be a big deal if Li Gang was offended.He came to Li Gang calmly and told Li Gang the usage of pinyin letters in detail.

Li Gang's eyes brightened the more he listened to it, especially when he spelled out one pronunciation after another under Pei Ju's guidance, he became excited.

"Pei Gong, did you create these rhythmic letters?" Li Gang asked excitedly, and he also called Pei Ju from Pei Xianggong to Pei Gong.A difference of one word represents a completely different attitude.

"No, this was created by Yueshan, the son of Longshou Mountain." Pei Ju shook his head and said.

"Yueshan, the son of Longshou Mountain?" Li Gang thought for a while and tried to ask: "But the young man who offered the martial virtue plow?"

"It is this man."

"It's really him? He hasn't been crowned this year, has he?"

"It's still early, he just turned 12 this year."

"It's unbelievable, it's unbelievable. A 12-year-old can create such...so..." Li Gang thought for a long time but couldn't think of a suitable word, and finally said: "Such a magical rhythmic alphabet is really a genius."

"Longshou Shanzi is indeed the most talented young man I have ever seen." Pei Ju said with deep sympathy.

"I don't know why Pei Gong came to me with this book? If I ask this old man to help promote this book, I will definitely accept it." Li Gang asked.

"To be honest, besides asking Li Gong to help promote Rhythm, I have one more thing to ask for." Pei Ju said.

"please say."

"Longshou Shanzi wanted to compile a large dictionary based on this rhythmic alphabet, combined with Erya and Qieyun, to confirm the shape of the characters, determine the pronunciation of the characters, and explain the meaning of the characters. He thought that he was too young to be competent for this job. Find the old man and let me take charge of this work." Pei Ju said.

"It's just that the old man has been trapped in the imperial court for decades, and has lost everything he has learned. He feels that he can't take on this important task. I can't bear to let such a grand literary event go silent, so I thought of Li Gong."

"Li Gong is a well-known Confucianist in the world, who else can give you this important responsibility."

"Big dictionary? Determine the shape of the characters, determine the pronunciation of the characters, explain the meaning of the characters..." Li Gang did not answer him, but muttered to himself.

It took him a while before he said in an unbelievable tone: "Is this really what Longshou Shanzi said?"

"It's absolutely true, there is no need for the old man to deceive Li Gong." Pei Ju pretended to smile bitterly.

"Why did he go looking for you?" Li Gang asked.

Hearing this, Pei Ju was overjoyed, which proved that Li Gang's interest had been aroused, otherwise he wouldn't have asked so many questions, and told the process of their acquaintance and friendship in a leisurely manner.

"I see." Li Gang nodded, accepting his statement.At the same time, he agrees with the fact that Pei Ju took the initiative to meet the inventor of Wu Deli.

People are like this, when they like it, they are pleasing to the eye, and when they hate it, they are annoying.In the past, Li Gang looked down on Pei Ju, it was all kinds of contempt.Now because of the Rhythm matter, his attitude towards him has changed, and he has gradually begun to recognize his contributions.

"Compiling a large dictionary is a great thing, and I naturally hope to participate." Li Gang said, but before Pei Ju could smile, he changed the subject: "But you didn't invite me, I also want to meet this Longshou Shanzi .”

Pei Ju was silent, how could he not know what Li Gang meant.

If he came forward to invite, then Li Gang could only serve as an assistant.Regardless of what he said nicely, Li Gang is a great Confucian, only you are qualified for this job, I will help you.In fact, this is all polite talk.

This work was initiated by him, Pei Ju, and no one could take the position of editor-in-chief from him.

Who is Li Gang, how could he be willing to be subordinate to others, let alone Pei Ju, whom he always despises.

Yue Shan is the real initiator of the big dictionary project. He came forward to invite him. With Li Gang's status in the world, he must be the chief person in charge, at least one of the chief persons in charge.At least on an equal footing with Pei Ju.

To put it bluntly, it is to snatch the right to speak.

Don't think that these big Confucianists have the heart of a villain. We are all human and have selfishness.As a great Confucian, how can Li Gang not understand the greatness of the Great Dictionary, as long as he gets involved with it, his name will go down in history.

As the editor-in-chief, he can definitely become a figure at the level of Wen Zong, and he will not escape after the death of a "Wen" posthumous title.

The posthumous posthumous title of "Wen" is the highest pursuit for literati.

So Li Gang was tempted, but given his status, he was definitely not willing to be an assistant. He wanted to gain more voice.The right to speak represents the size of the credit.

Do you want to agree to his request?Now the ball was kicked to Pei Ju's feet.

However, Pei Ju didn't think about it for long, and even within a few blinks he had the answer: "Okay, Mr. Li, set a date, and I'll ask Longshou Shanzi to visit."

"Huh?" This time it was Li Gang's turn to be surprised. Pei Ju agreed too quickly and simply. Isn't he afraid that I will kick him out?

He stared closely at Pei Ju's eyes, trying to see something.But Pei Ju looked at him calmly, without any discomfort.

Unsure of what Pei Ju really thought, he simply didn't think about anything, and said directly: "I've been at home for the past few days, and I can come over anytime."

"Okay, I'll go to Longshou Shanzi now and say goodbye." After saying that, Pei Ju turned around and left.

Why did he agree to let Yue Shan come to visit Li Gang? Isn't he really afraid that Li Gang will push him away?It is no exaggeration to say that Li Gang has this strength.

In terms of official position, Pei Ju crushed Li Gang, but in terms of reputation and influence in the literary world, Li Gang beat Pei Ju by dozens of blocks.

Compiling a large dictionary requires a large number of literati, and these people will definitely listen to Li Gang.Li Gang is fully capable of pushing him away.

But why did he still agree?
The first is that a gentleman can deceive him.Li Gang is a real gentleman, as long as he agrees in advance, he will never engage in any dirty tricks.

The second is the trust in Yueshan.He believed that Yue Shan would definitely support him. As long as Yue Shan, the real sponsor, agreed, Li Gang could not push him away.

As for whether Li Gang will put aside Yue Shan and organize a group of people to compile a big dictionary...

Don't worry about this.As long as he still has face and doesn't want to be nailed to the pillar of shame, he doesn't dare to do so.

Therefore, no matter how convenient it is, he is invincible.

The only pity is that the editor-in-chief will change from one person to two, but this has already been considered before he came to see Li Gang.

As long as the dictionary can be compiled well, it doesn't matter if there are multiple chief editors.The credit is so great, not to mention one more editor-in-chief, even if there are three or five more, it is still a great credit.

It was precisely because he understood this that he agreed so readily.

After coming out of Li's mansion, Pei Ju went directly out of the city to Sixingping. He had to settle Li Gang's matter as soon as possible, so as not to make any mistakes along the way.

(End of this chapter)