Zhenguan Wenzong System

Chapter 324 Inviting the Prince to Pass the Mansion

Not to mention that Li Shimin and Empress Changsun were turned red in the palace.

At Luo Yan's residence, several generals were welcomed at the same time.Led by Cheng Zhijie, Duan Zhixuan, Zhang Gongjin, Yuchi Jingde and other six or seven people, all in casual clothes, walked into Luo Yan's mansion in a big way.

In fact, Luo Yan has been waiting for them for a long time.But they only came today, which means that the things entrusted to them are probably settled.

Luo Yan hurriedly greeted the servants when he was notified, and when he arrived at the atrium, he saw several people walking over.

After letting them into the study room, just as they sat down, Cheng Zhijie said apologetically, "Boy Luo, I'm really sorry. Those civil servants who played tricks didn't come a few days ago. I'm afraid that when these warriors come rashly, I'm afraid they will have to come again." I have given you a lot of trouble. And the things you entrusted to me will indeed take time. So please forgive me for not being able to come to offer my condolences in person.”

Luo Yan understood what Cheng Zhijie meant.Three days of condolences, many officials of the third rank and above did not come.Even if there is some friendship, it is just a sacrifice and a letter.

Some people hold their own identities, and some people are coerced by other people.

If the civil and military officials of the whole dynasty wanted to mourn Lu Deming, I'm afraid it would not be of any benefit to Lu Dunxin in the future.

What's more, the things that Luo Yan really entrusted these people to do, in his opinion, are much better than coming to express condolences.

"Then, what about Luo Yan's entrustment, I wonder how well you guys have inquired about it?" Luo Yan ignored their apology, but directly asked about the entrustment.Although this is a bit impolite, it can also let them know that this is not what they care about.

When Luo Yan mentioned this matter, they felt ashamed for a while. "Don't mention it, you also know that we are just some warriors. If you want to inquire about news in Chang'an, we are also experts. But we are afraid of halfway."

Speaking of this, Luo Yan's heart sank.

"Those workshops that can engrave and make books are only four or five in Chang'an. But each of them has some background. When I came to the door, the shopkeepers agreed cheerfully and their attitude was extremely respectful. But when it comes to printing The book thing, hey, it's fucking suffocating."

Speaking of this, Cheng Zhijie looked angry and put the tea bowl on the table.

But Duan Zhixuan took over the conversation.

"He first asked me what book to engrave. Although I don't know what you want to engrave, what, I thought that with the prestige of you and Master Lu among scholars, no matter what, these people should be overjoyed. Who would have thought that Mentioning your name, that guy actually told me that their workshop is not doing well this year and is about to close, and the boss won’t allow them to accept jobs.”

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Gongjin said: "I agree to engrave it here, but the price, Luo Yan, tell me, is this book of your scholars really so valuable? I heard from that guy that one page of engraving costs [-] yuan. Pass. Obediently."

As for Yuchi Jingde, he was impatient for a long time, and cursed: "A bunch of dogs. I have never been subjected to this kind of thieves."

Obviously, this one also failed.

Helpless, Luo Yan could only ask another question: "Then, have you found out who the owners of these houses are?"

"The one I went to is called Jixian Bookstore, which is the property behind Huai'an Palace." Cheng Zhijie said in a muffled voice.If he had known it belonged to this family, he would not have gone even if he was killed.

Zhang Gongjin said: "The Moxiang Bookstore I went to is the ancestral property of the Wang family in Taiyuan."

"Hanmoju, Jiangnan Deng's family."

"Sansi Pavilion, Shandong Song family."

……

Others also mentioned several small-scale engraving workshops, and Luo Yan was surprised to find that these industries are actually controlled by those local tycoons, or even dignitaries in the court.Moreover, basically those giants have had rifts with themselves.

Even if not, Luo Yan also knows that in the same industry, the minority will always be coerced by the majority.Even if someone is willing to print books for him, he is afraid that he will be squeezed out by his peers and his family will be ruined.So I seem to be a hot potato.

After chatting with Cheng Zhijie and others for a while, Luo Yan sent a few people out.

Back in the house, Luo Yan smiled wryly, thinking about the task in his mind that made him a little helpless.

He had never seen such a rogue system.

"The Fifth Round of Lovers' Marriage: Publish Lu Deming's works nationwide. Reward: Marry Ying'er."

It has always been Luo Yan's wish to publish Lu Deming's works.It's just that this fourth round of missions is only a name, but it hasn't reached the level of completion, has it?The princess hasn't married yet.

Then on the day of Lu Deming's death, the system suddenly released this task.

Apart from talking nonsense, Luo Yan seemed to have no other way to express his inner depression.

Since the system came to intervene once, Luo Yan simply did this matter as soon as possible.Therefore, at the same time as the obituary was issued, a post for help was sent to the families of these generals.

I don't want to, what I got today is such a result.

There is only one family that can undertake it, but the price is ridiculously expensive.Luo Yan gritted his teeth and finally made up his mind.

Luo Yan had drawn movable type printing from the system many years ago.The exchange price of such things in the system is no less than medical skills.But considering the aristocratic family's monopoly on knowledge, Luo Yan was just a poor boy at the beginning, if he released this thing rashly, he might immediately become a corpse in the moat outside Chang'an City.

So for so many years, Luo Yan has kept this thing secret in his heart.

According to Luo Yan's conception, no matter what, the conflict between Li Shimin and those aristocratic families will intensify to the extreme, and then he will be released.So with Li Shimin's protection, not only can he be protected, but he can also take advantage of the situation to gather some of his benefits, so that he can implement his next ideas.

With Luo Yan's current status, those worries of the past are naturally gone.

But in the past three months, his reputation has been wiped out, and there is very little money left.

Although woodblock printing seems to be costly, the workshops are self-sufficient whether it is craftsmen or materials. Buyers only need to pay a fixed fee, and then they can produce a sample book after the printing is completed and then pay the rest.In addition to paper and ink, there is no need to consume other things in the printing process.

However, if you want to start movable type printing, you need to start a new stove yourself.Recruitment, trial production, production of finished products, and printing.Not only does it take a lot of time, but the manpower and material resources consumed in the initial stage are completely beyond what he can afford now.

If it is only for Lu Deming to produce such a set of books, movable type printing and block printing, in Luo Yan's opinion, now block printing is slightly cheaper.At least, if he had the financial resources to engage in movable type printing, he would not be able to print a book after selling all his property.

I don't want to think that the people who manage the printing industry in Chang'an City are all the guys who have disagreements with me.

Luo Yan couldn't think about it, and released movable type printing in advance.

However, Luo Yan fell into deep thought for a while on how to solve the initial funding problem.

One day later, the East Palace.

Since Li Chengqian got Li Shimin's approval and began to assist in acting political affairs two years ago.But for those who have any doubts about the tasks of the three provinces and six ministries, they can go to the East Palace and ask for re-handling.

This kind of treatment is already half an emperor.Li Chengqian is also quite proud.

This day was the same as usual, he entered the palace early in the morning to greet Li Shimin and his eldest grandson Wugou, and when he came back, he saw a lot of documents piled up on his case table.Li Chengqian felt extremely headache.Some time ago, he went out of the palace a few times at leisure, and the hustle and bustle outside the palace has always been imprinted in his mind.

Without having a real childhood, Li Chengqian's desire to play became stronger day by day.

However, thinking about his father's endless praise for him, and his mother's concern for him when he greeted him, Li Chengqian still forced himself to suppress the desire in his heart, walked to the case table, and opened the paperwork to deal with it.

Just after reading a few words, a servant came in from outside the hall and said to Li Chengqian, "His Royal Highness, Duke Cheng sent someone to send a letter."

Hearing that it was sent by Luo Yan, Li Chengqian became interested.In the past few years when I have been in charge of the government, other officials have come to visit me quite attentively, but Luo Yan, who is also a disciple of Lu Deming, has never taken the initiative to come to see me.

It would be a lie to say that Li Chengqian was not angry.But for the sake of sympathy, I have to watch it.

"Chen Luo Yan, I respectfully invite His Highness the Crown Prince to come to the mansion in three days to talk about important matters. There will be princes from the court and China present at that time, so it may be suspicious. Please tell Your Majesty. I look forward to it."

Li Chengqian was amused by Luo Yan's unceremonious tone.

He said that he wanted to ask himself to discuss the matter, and asked himself to tell Li Shimin about it.Hey, it feels like I'm relying on myself for doing this.

But he had to go, since Luo Yan said that he would invite many ministers in the court, if he didn't go, he would lose an opportunity to build relationships.Thinking about Li Tai who has attracted many scribes before leaving the palace, Li Chengqian sighed, took Luo Yan's letter, and walked to Taiji Palace.

Different from Li Chengqian's helplessness, Li Shimin was only surprised after hearing this: "What are you talking about, Luo Yan wants to invite you and the ministers of the DPRK to his house to discuss matters?" Going down, Luo Yan jumped out to make trouble again, what does this mean?
But thinking about it, since Luo Yan dared to blatantly let Li Chengqian tell him that he was going to pull people to a party, he probably wouldn't be doing something outrageous.But just to be on the safe side, Li Shimin still told Li Chengqian: "Let's get over this matter, and bring Cheng Zhijie and the others with you when the time comes. I want to see what kind of trouble Luo Yan is going to make."

Hearing his father's angry words, Li Chengqian nodded and retreated.

　Thank you Xiyuan Youruo for your reward, and thank you for your monthly pass.Today, I heard someone talk about the pills in this book, so I specially posted chapters early to join in the fun.If some people give me some rhythm, I will take pills, and you guys underestimate me too much.It has always been relaxed, and you will not recognize it if you write something heavy. I really knelt down.There is always a twist, no.By the way, when I was writing this last night, I was so frightened by your book reviews that my hands trembled, and I recommended my little brother’s good book for a while. Be more serious today, "Zhenguan Zongheng", welcome to lightly spray.

　　
　
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