Compared to other things, cement was really not worth much, but 50 copper coins for a bag could be said to be a sky-high price. Of course, this was only the price set by Li Chen. He could adjust it at any time. However, in order to let Li Er be his door god, he had to give him some sweetness first. If the price was too expensive, Li Er could not do anything even if he wanted to.
How much cement was needed to build cities and roads?
It was definitely an astronomical figure.
"No problem. I can guarantee that the cement will only be used by the royal family and will not be leaked unless you agree. You can rest assured about this. If there is a problem, you can ask me.”
Li Er was overjoyed. He hurriedly patted his chest to guarantee that such a thing would not happen.
No matter which dynasty it was, this kind of thing could not be avoided. Some officials even blatantly took it, and even Li Er could not do anything about it.
Li Chen did not want to see the cement that he had sold out of kindness be stolen.
"I can sell the cement, but I can't borrow the craftsmen. I have a big use for them, so I can't borrow them for at least a month.”
"Why?"
Cheng Yaojin was convinced by Su Yu. You were willing to sell the cement, so why didn't you lend it to the craftsman?
Without an experienced craftsman, what was the use of Li Er's cement?
This old vixen was the typical example of an emperor who was not in a hurry, but a eunuch!
Li Chen shook his head slightly and explained,""Because I need to build a small school to teach some children to go to school and pass on what I have learned to them.”
"Moreover, does Duke Lu think that with cement and craftsmen, he can build cities and roads without any restraint?”
School?
Cheng Yaojin, Fang Xuanling, and Li Er's eyelids twitched. They didn't expect Su Yu to have such thoughts. All kinds of thoughts flashed through their minds.
Seeing Li Er, Cheng Yaojin, and Fang Xuanling's eyes brighten up and stare at him passionately, Li Chen said lightly,""This school is only prepared for the children of many craftsmen. Do the three of you want to send your own children to school?”
"Cough cough!"
The three of them couldn't help but cough. They didn't know how to answer Li Chen's words. Saying yes might not be a little thick-skinned, but saying no would make their hearts itch. After all, this was a new type of teaching.
He might be able to learn the knowledge that Li Chen knew. Confucianism was important, so he could not let go of this knowledge.
"This is a free lesson, and it can't compare to the personal teachings of a great scholar. The three of you shouldn't get involved. Li Chen's teaching might not be suitable for everyone.”
Li Chen had never thought of accepting students for money. Instead, he wanted to quickly unseal the new products in the supermarket. At this stage, most of the books were in the hands of the aristocratic families. As long as the aristocratic families did not come to find trouble with him, everyone would be in peace. Otherwise, just wait for my revenge. Wasn't it just books? A movable type printing technique could kill you!!
Li Er glanced at Fang Xuanling and Cheng Yaojin, indicating that they did not need to be anxious. They would wait until the school was built. The two of them understood immediately and did not speak anymore.
After they finished chatting, Li Chen said,""The cement is a good thing, but at the moment, it can only benefit the people and not the country. I hope that Your Majesty will not be too hasty. Otherwise, it will waste manpower and money, and in the end, it will not be pleasing.”
Compared to building a city, repairing the road was the most important thing at the moment. He could not take too big a step, or else he would pull his balls.
Li Er's eyes lit up. He asked,""Then what do you think is the most important thing for the Great Tang?”
"Food." Li Chen had no intention of hiding his strength and answered frankly,""Right now, food is the foundation. Today's conversation will end here. I hope Your Majesty can understand.”
Food was the most important thing. This was the foundation, but Li Chen did not want to say much. He believed that Li Er knew it in his heart.
"En, then this one will take his leave and not disturb you from building the school. When the school is built, this one will come back to take a look.”Li Er was very straightforward. He got up and left with Cheng Yaojin and Fang Xuanling without any hesitation.
After Li Er left, Cheng Chumo and the others changed into slippers and walked into the villa for a tour.
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"Ai ~~ This Li Chen has talent in his heart, but he is unwilling to show it. Zhen is very heartbroken.”
On the way, Li Er seemed to be chatting with Cheng Yaojin and Fang Xuanling.
Cheng Yaojin smiled foolishly and didn't answer. This made Li Er speechless. He cursed in his heart,""Old demon!"
He didn't say anything that was close to the truth, as if he was afraid that someone would pin the crime on him.
Fang Xuanling laughed and shook his head."Your Majesty, I feel that we cannot be too hasty. According to my observations, Li Chen is also a person who can distinguish right from wrong. I believe that there will be a way.”
Li Er nodded and sighed."That's why I'm anxious. He has talent, but he can't be used by me. This is my loss. Sigh ~"
Li Er rarely sighed like this, but when he thought about how Li Chen, who had a lot of talent, couldn't be used by him, he couldn't help but sigh. If only Li Chen could be like others.
If anyone else had the chance, they would definitely try their best to get in. However, Li Chen didn't have any intention of coming in. Instead, he kept retreating. It was as if he wanted to let whoever wanted to go. This made Li Er gnash his teeth in anger, but he couldn't do anything to him.
"It's not that there's no way, but can Your Majesty withstand the pressure?”
Fang Xuanling said after a moment of hesitation.
Fang Xuanling, who had become the Prime Minister of the Great Tang, was not simple. Compared to Li Er, he had some ways to drag Li Chen out, but some of them were extreme. Once used, Li Er would be under pressure.
"My dear minister, please speak bluntly."
Li Er had broken his heart because of this. When he heard Fang Xuanling say that he had a way, Li Er couldn't remain calm. He grabbed Fang Xuanling's hand on the street and asked anxiously.
Fang Xuanling smiled bitterly and looked around, indicating that this was not the place to talk. Li Er then came to his senses."I was too anxious. Duke Lu, Prime Minister Fang, please follow me into the palace for further discussion."”
Li Er waved his hand, and the guards hidden in the palace immediately appeared. Soon, a carriage appeared and brought the three of them back to the palace.
Inside Taiji Palace, Fang Xuanling picked up a pen and wrote two words on a piece of paper before leaving.
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