Gao Zhang smacked his lips. It was only mid-October, and there were still two months until mid-December.
If in the past, manual engraving and manual printing could be completed in two months, just with the number of craftsmen in the Commercial Press today,
I'm afraid there's no chance of even half of it being completed. But the problem is, what I am doing now is movable type printing.
At the very beginning of the establishment of the Commercial Press, nearly fifty engravers were hired to engrave movable lead type.
Nowadays, the reserve of movable lead type alone can fully afford the printing of several books at the same time.
Two months, haha, I feel relaxed for one month, but as the old saying goes, a child who cries gets milk.
Although Master Hunjun is a man and has no breasts, it is necessary to point out the benefits and show that he is not afraid of difficulties and is devoted to the emperor.
Faced with Gao Zhang's bold and loyal words, his heart-warming and innocent feelings really moved the Hunjun Zhao Ji to the extreme.
"Come on, since you insist, Xiao Gao, how can I refuse your request?"
"If you have any difficulties, just tell me."
"What the Commercial Press lacks now is craftsmen. As for other problems, the disciples will try their best to overcome them."
After hearing this request, the official Zhao Ji pointed his finger at Yang Jian aside without hesitation.
"How many craftsmen are needed? Just ask Yang Jian."
"Thank you Master. With Master's help, I will definitely be able to overcome all difficulties and complete it on time..."
If the Kaifeng Commercial Press couldn't use its strength to silence them, how could it have the ability to monopolize the Liao Kingdom's book business.
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As a veteran driver with long sleeves and good dancing, after getting along with each other for these few days, Li Bangyan finally integrated into the team around Gao Zhang.
And through chatting with these Gao family members, Li Bangyan knew that this eleven-year-old young master had already been a frequent visitor to Fanlou.
He was even a guest of that Miss Master. As for whether he was just a guest, haha...
Li Bangyan didn't dare to be too curious. After all, offending the No. 1 Scholar would not do him any good.
Today, I went to Na Si Ying Pavilion with a group of Gao family members to accompany Zhuangyuan Gong, and picked up a wooden box that was half a person tall.
After carrying the wooden box into Duke Zhuangyuan's carriage, he turned again and headed towards the Fan Tower.
Moreover, he went to the private courtyard of the master girl. It was not only the champion, but also the wooden box that disappeared into the private courtyard.
Unfortunately, Li Bangyan curiously inquired with his acquaintances, and all he knew was that it was a timer invented by Duke Zhuangyuan based on the water transport instrument tower standing in Jinmingchi.
Li Bangyan really couldn't figure out what kind of brain this champion had.
Many hydraulic machines came from the mind of this champion, and many weird machines also came from his ideas.
Moreover, it is said that the number one scholar is proficient in astronomy and geography, and it is as if he knows everything.
Apart from the appearance and size of this champion, he was still a child, but his manners and manipulation of people's hearts made Li Bangyan feel deeply ashamed and ashamed.
It made Li Bangyan realize that the No. 1 Scholar, whom he thought was just a child, was clearly a monster with so much intelligence that he was almost a monster.
Li Bangyan, who had a high self-esteem, was hit hard, like a smart man who thought that everyone else was his younger brother, only to find out that the person he originally despised was the one he had despised.
In fact, the other party has been looking at me with a look that looks like an idiot, but he still feels good about himself.
Li Bangyan was so frustrated that he could only quietly do the job that a senior officer should do first, and the rest, haha...
Gao Zhang really didn't expect that Li Bangyan, who had only been with him for a short period of time, would have such a complicated mental journey.
Even if he really understood, Gao Zhang would not pay attention to him. After all, people like Li Bangyan were not good birds in the first place.
After there is no suitable way and method to use it, it is best to just leave it alone.
Let him understand that in my place, a tiger must lie down for me, and a dragon must be coiled for me.
Miss Shishi had already walked down from the second floor, curiously looking at the wooden box that had been moved into the hall on the first floor.
"We haven't seen each other for two days. Could it be that the young champion has changed his temper and actually knows how to send gifts to the slave family..."
"Why, could it be that you have taken a fancy to some lovely person in Fan House and want your sister to make peace with you?"
Seeing the teacher girl coming to the front with a sultry look, she also skillfully raised her hand to lightly touch her face.
Gao Zhang, who was caught off guard, had a dark look on his face. He was most annoyed by this kind of female gangster who would attack him whenever he disagreed with her.
"Little sister, please go away. I came here today to ask you, little sister, to invite Aunt Li over. I have something serious to talk about."
"It's about the good stuff inside this box."
As soon as she heard what was serious, Miss Shishi, who was eating tender tofu, took back her delicate hands and smiled.
"Okay, okay, sister believes in you, Lu Qi, go and ask your mother to come over, and tell her that our little champion is looking for her for a serious matter."
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"What kind of good things are in this box? Can't even my sister see it?"
Miss Shishi looked at the wooden box that had not been opened and asked Gao Zhang.
"Miss, why are you in such a hurry? It won't be too late for me to open it when Auntie comes. After all, it's better to wait for everyone to appreciate the good things."
Gao Zhang put on an unpredictable expression, facing the flirtatious look from the teacher girl, like an old monk who had entered meditation, or a sage in the world.
Fortunately, after a short while, the beautiful and graceful mother Li, who still had a lot of charm, received the news and left what she was doing and rushed over.
"Little Master Zhuangyuan, you are here, but I haven't seen you for a while..."
"...Aunt Li, can we talk properly? I want to talk to you about serious matters."
Gao Zhang rolled his eyes helplessly, always feeling that Master Li might be Mother Li's biological daughter.
Otherwise, why would Miss Shishi, like this aunt, always like to do things to herself?
"Auntie just likes you and wants to be close to you as a child. Come on, let's have a good chat with Auntie. What's the serious matter?"
Mother Li loved teasing this young champion with delicate features, red lips and white teeth, until her whole body trembled with laughter.
Gao Zhang wiped his face helplessly, then took the key out of his arms and opened the lock on the wooden box.
Then, the double-door wooden box was opened, revealing the half-human-height clock with splendid golden walls.
With just one glance, the eyes of all the women present suddenly widened.
It's like a group of female dragons seeing gems, and like a group of poor female robbers seeing a truckload of LV bags.
(End of chapter)
