Li Chengqian heard a few days ago that Li Zexuan had developed a new type of arithmetic in the Imperial College, and Li Tai was praised by Li Er for it, so he wanted to come to Yongle Square today to ask Li Zexuan for a textbook to see what this new type of arithmetic was. Son.
As a result, someone from the Li family told him that Li Zexuan was in the workshop, so he went to look for him.
Some of the old people in the workshop knew Li Chengqian, and no one dared to stop him and even gave him directions.
When Li Chengqian came to the back hall, he happened to hear Li Zexuan's heroic words, and then heard about the investment, and then he quickly shouted loudly.
Two months ago, he definitely wouldn't be able to get out three thousand guan at once, but he has 30% of Qiquge's shares, and last month's dividend was a full 2,000 guan. Now he is considered a small fortune. After getting rich and enjoying the benefits, Li Zexuan needs cooperation again this time, so there is no reason why Li Chengqian would not want to.
Li Tai glared and said, "Brother, I came here first, how could you rob me?"
Li Chengqian smiled and said: "Isn't this Qingque because you think it's expensive? As a brother, I can only do it for you!"
Next to him, Ma Zhou's legs trembled again and he almost peed. Here comes another great master! He couldn't help but thought to himself, his employer's backstage is really tough! .
"Student Ma Zhou, meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
Li Chengqian said "hmm", waved his hand and said with a smile: "Mr. Ma, no courtesy!"
He is a little better at life than Li Tai. He heard Li Zexuan's tone outside the door just now and seemed to respect Ma Zhou very much, so he also gave Li Zexuan some face and called Ma Zhou sir.
Ma Zhou was immediately flattered. What an honor it was to be called sir by the current prince.
Li Tai said dissatisfied: "Who said I thought it was too expensive? Isn't it just three thousand guan? I can afford it, Mr. Li. I will have someone send 3,000 guan over tomorrow."
People compete for a breath, and Buddhas compete for a stick of incense. The little fat man has liked to compete with his elder brother Li Chengqian since he was a child. How could he be willing to fall behind at this time? He made a calculation in his mind. After raising money from everywhere, the Prince of Wei should be able to raise three thousand Come on, if that doesn’t work, you can just sell some books.
Li Chengqian heard this and said anxiously: "Xiao Xuan, you can't favor one over the other. Gu is also willing to pay for cooperation!"
Li Zexuan shook his head and said with a smile: "Your Highness, why are you here today?"
Li Chengqian was a little embarrassed. After all, he had just been "eavesdropping" outside for a while. He said awkwardly:
"Ahem, I wanted to borrow a textbook from you today and see your new arithmetic, but I didn't expect you weren't at home, so I came here to look for you."
Li Zexuan nodded, pondered for a moment, and said: "Since both Your Highnesses want to participate in the shares, how about this. Your Highnesses each contribute two thousand guans, and you each get 20% of the shares. What do you think?"
He just wanted to live his leisurely life honestly, and Li Tai and Li Chengqian were fighting openly and secretly. He didn't want to help anyone, and he didn't want to offend anyone. Of course, Li Zexuan hoped that the two of them could live in harmony if possible.
Li Chengqian and Li Tai looked at each other and knew that this was probably the best solution, so they nodded in agreement.
"Okay, from now on this department will be officially named Qiqu Culture and will be jointly managed by the three of us. I hope that we can all work together to make it possible for all people in the Tang Dynasty to be able to read books as soon as possible!"
"good!"
No matter what troubles the two had before, now that they have common interests, they can't help but disagree.
"Then next, I will be responsible for improving the papermaking technology and reducing the cost of paper. Qingque heard that you have a rich collection of books. Tomorrow Brother Ma will go to your place to select dozens of high-quality books. We will print these books first and sell them. I will Next to Qiqi Pavilion, we will build another shop specifically for selling books."
Li Zexuan thought for a while and said.
Li Tai smiled and said, "Okay, I'll tell my servants when I get back today. Just come over tomorrow, Ma Zhou!"
Ma Zhou cupped his hands to Li Tai and said, "Thank you so much, Your Highness, King Wei!"
Li Zexuan took two steps and said thoughtfully: "In addition to printing some unique classics, we also have to publish books ourselves. This is a relatively large amount of work. Let me give you an idea first for your reference!"
Li Chengqian asked curiously: "Xiaoxuan, are you planning to write a book yourself?"
Li Zexuan nodded and said: "At present, the aristocratic families control most of the educational resources. Children from ordinary families must pay a lot of money if they want to read and read. I plan to organize people to publish a dictionary specifically to teach people to read?" "
Li Tai smiled and said: "Mr. Li, the book you mentioned already exists. "Shuowen Jiezi" is now sold in every book store."
The author of "Shuowen Jiezi" is Xu Shen. It is China's first Chinese calligraphy book that systematically analyzes the glyphs and etymology of Chinese characters. It is also one of the earliest dictionaries in the world. It is a Chinese dictionary organized according to radicals. It was written between the twelfth year of Yongyuan of Emperor He of the Han Dynasty and the first year of Jianguang of Emperor An of Han Dynasty.
During the Sui and Tang dynasties, "Shuowen Jiezi" has become one of the essential reference books for scholars.
Li Zexuan shook his head and said: "The dictionary I'm talking about is the "Shuowen Jiezi" with symbols. I call these symbols Pinyin. As long as you learn this spelling method, no matter how complex the words are, as long as they are marked with Pinyin , even children can read it!”
"This pinyin is so magical?"
Ma Zhou couldn't help but exclaimed that he had been through hardships since he was a child. He understood better than anyone else that if Pinyin was as magical as Li Zexuan said, then the educational pattern of the Tang Dynasty would be fundamentally changed, and literate people would There will be more and more.
Li Zexuan didn't waste any time. He came to the case, picked up the brush, wrote twenty-six letters on the paper, and began to teach the three of them Pinyin.
Half an hour later.
Li Zexuan casually wrote the pinyin "jiao" and said, "Qingque, come and try to spell it."
Li Tai has the strongest ability to accept new things, so Li Zexuan let him try it first.
Li Tai nodded, stepped forward and tried to say: "Chicken is stirred up!"
Li Zexuan clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Absolutely correct!"
Ma Zhou also reacted and exclaimed: "It's amazing, it's amazing! If this is an ordinary child, it takes a few days to learn the pinyin, and then buy a dictionary like the one you mentioned, wouldn't it be perfect at home?" Can you learn to read? It’s really amazing!”
Li Chengqian also looked delighted and said: "This pinyin is really a good thing. My father will definitely be very happy if he knows this."
Li Zexuan said: "Since everyone agrees with this dictionary, then Ma Zhou will be the chief editor of the dictionary. Qingque and Gao Ming will each send three bachelors to assist Ma Zhou. This dictionary will be called the "Datang Dictionary". Note Come on, the bachelors you sent are just to assist Ma Zhou, don’t fight with each other and make the Ministry of Culture a mess!"
Li Zexuan decided to say something ugly first to avoid trouble later.
Li Chengqian nodded and said, "Yes!"
Ma Zhou waved his hands repeatedly and said: "Sir, you must not do it. I am very talented and have little knowledge. How dare you let a bachelor come to help me?"
Li Tai also frowned and said, "Yes, does Ma Zhou have enough talent?"
This guy never knows how to mince words, and what he says is so hurtful.
Li Zexuan said angrily: "I believe Brother Ma can do a good job. If there is any objection, this dictionary will not be compiled."
Ma Zhou couldn't help but be very moved when he saw Li Zexuan supporting him like this.
Li Tai rolled his eyes (he learned this from Li Zexuan) and said no more.
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Ahem, I’ve been really busy lately, but thinking about breaking out for you, I’m really working my ass off to write. I had planned to get a haircut two days ago, but I have been putting it off until now and I have no time to do it. I am busy with work and have to rush to code. Now the image of the knight is almost the same as that of Ma Zhou, unkempt and miserable!
Thank you Brother Xiaoyao and Dream Xiaoyao Sword for rewarding me again and again, and thank you Tianqian Zhiyu for your monthly ticket!
(End of chapter)