Chapter 984: Cui Gan Seals
Li Xiu didn't expect to see Cui Gan here in Tian Chip, and he couldn't help but look at the other party curiously, although this Cui Gan is very low-key, but with his identity, he naturally knows Cui Gan's influence in the family, and it is no exaggeration to say that this time the family joined forces in the court, and Cui Gan was one of the masterminds behind the scenes.
"Xiaguan meets the colt!" I saw that Cui Gan did not show an expression of surprise when he saw Li Xiu, but smiled and stepped forward to salute, which made Li Xiu even have an illusion, it seems that Cui Gan came here to wait for himself?
"Cui Gong is polite, I didn't expect to be able to meet Cui Gong here, and I feel very honored to be here!" Li Xiu also said very politely at the moment, although this Cui Gan's official position is not as good as him, but after all, he is an old man in his sixties, and on the surface, Li Xiu also has to be polite.
"Horse, how was that last time you said, and when are we going to get those things?" At this moment, I saw Tian Chip say in a hurry, Li Xiu wanted to print textbooks for students, he knew that the printed samples were still asked by Li Xiu, and Tian Chip would feel very excited when he thought that every student would have their own textbooks in their hands in the future, after all, even if they were students in Guozijian, if they wanted to study, they also needed to copy the books they needed.
"Haha~, Mr. Tian, you're really right, I'm here to deliver books today, you quickly let people vacate a room so that they can store these books!" Li Xiu couldn't help laughing when he heard Tian Chip's words.
"Really? So fast! Tian Chip couldn't help but step forward excitedly when he heard this, but then he thought of a guest, so he was quite embarrassed to say to Cui Gan, "Cui Gong forgive me, there are important things in the school, so I need to go out and deal with it!" ”
"It's okay, I'm also curious about what kind of book can be sent by the colt himself, why don't we go and see it together?" Cui Gan smiled unmindfully at this time, and when he said this, he also glanced at Li Xiu deliberately, as if he was asking Li Xiu's opinion.
"Cui Gong is polite, what I sent is just some books for students, if Cui Gong doesn't dislike it, then go with us!" Li Xiu also smiled meaningfully at this time.
After the initial surprise, Li Xiu also vaguely guessed the reason why Cui Gan came here, although he couldn't be sure, but it should be related to the matter of the printing office, it seems that the reaction of these families is fast enough, the clan chronicles have just been listed, and they have already guessed that it is the printing bureau that they have made.
At that moment, Li Xiu and the three of them went out of the room, and the guards outside had already unloaded the boxes from the carriage, and Tian Chip also commanded people to help at this time, putting these boxes in an empty room in the school, and then Tian Chip and a few gentlemen who helped also opened the boxes impatiently, picked up the textbooks and turned them over.
Although the content of the textbook was familiar to them, it was the first time they had seen so many books, and each book was written in regular handwriting, far stronger than what they copied, and even the smell of ink emitted by the new book seemed to have a bit of aroma?
Cui Gan also came over at this time and picked up a book and roughly flipped through it, and finally looked at the back of the book, and then said to Li Xiu with a smile: "Don Ma, I remember that a few days ago, there were a lot of clan chronicles on the market, and the words 'Printing Bureau' were printed on the back of the book, which was the same as the book in the old man's hand, I don't know what this printing office is for?" ”
Cui Gan's words also confirmed Li Xiu's guess even more, only to see him smile indifferently at this time: "What? Cui Gong is also interested in the printing office? ”
"Hehe, Lao Yu is also a poet and bookmaker, how can a poet not be interested in books?" I saw that Cui Gan also smiled and said, "Whether it is the clan chronicles last time, or these books sent by the horse this time, I think they seem to be rubbed, which makes Cui Mou also very curious, can this printing office print all the books so quickly?" ”
"The printing office is indeed a special place for printing books, the so-called printing of books, in fact, is no different from rubbing, but more subtle, if Cui Gong has books that need to be printed, you can also hand them over to our printing bureau, to ensure that it is fast and good!" Li Xiu replied with a smile at this time.
The clan chronicles have been circulated in the market, and many people have noticed the words on the back of the book, so they naturally know the name of the printing office, so during this time, many people have speculated about what this printing office is for? Li Xiu did not intend to hide this situation, after all, there was no need for the printing office to keep it secret, and it would even have to be open to the outside world in the future, otherwise how could he take over the work of printing books?
"Oh? Can the printing office really print books for the old man? Cui Gan couldn't help but be even more surprised when he heard Li Xiu's answer.
"Of course, I heard that Cui Gong is erudite and knowledgeable, there must be a lot of articles, if Cui Gong is interested, you can hand these over to the printing office, and then print some anthologies for Cui Gong!" Li Xiu smiled again and said, Cui Gan must have come to him to explore the reality of the printing company, since this is the case, it is better to tell him generously, and even let him personally experience the horror of the printing company, so that the family can understand what kind of predicament they will face!
"That's great, I just sorted out the old ugly work, if it's convenient for the horse, I can send it to your house tomorrow!" Cui Gan immediately spoke.
Originally, he came to Li Xiu, but he just came to visit Tian Chip by the way, but he didn't expect to meet Li Xiu, and through the conversation with Li Xiu just now, he also confirmed some of his conjectures, but now he wants to verify one more thing, that is, the printing speed of the printing bureau, so when he hears that private people can also print books, he will be so happy, after all, he is a very suspicious person, and he has never believed much in the words of others, and only his own personal verification can make him dispel his doubts.
Regarding Cui Gan's thoughts, Li Xiu's heart was like a mirror, of course, he would not say anything, but agreed with a smile. As a result, Cui Gan said that he would send it the next day, but in fact, he sent his anthology to Li Xiu's house that night.
Since Cui Gan wanted to try the speed of the printing office, Li Xiu was naturally not polite, so he came to the printing office with his anthology on the same day, and told them that they must print it as quickly as possible.
However, Li Xiu didn't dare to be careless about Cui Gan's visit yesterday, so after he left the printing office, he immediately rushed to the Liangyi Palace to see Li Shimin, after all, the family had already noticed the printing office, and Li Shimin must also know about this matter.
"Li Xiu, come here, although there are still constant quarrels in the court today, I can feel that those officials from the family seem to have some scruples, and even their arrogance has weakened!" As soon as Li Xiu came to the Liangyi Palace, he saw Li Shimin beckoning to him very happily, and the eldest grandson Wuji next to him was also smiling and relaxed.
"It seems that the printing office has played a role, and Cui Gan also ran to find me yesterday!" Li Xiu also smiled calmly when he heard Li Shimin's words, since Cui Gan had noticed the printing office, those officials standing on the table must have also noticed it, and now it has only had a preliminary effect.
"Cui Gan, this old fox, seems to be out of the way on the surface, but in fact he is behind the scenes, but he is a shrewd person, he never leaves a handle on things, and his reputation is high, I can't do anything about him, but I want to know, what is he going to do with you?" When Cui Gan was mentioned, Li Shimin was a little annoyed at first, and then asked curiously.
"Hehe, Cui Gan is indeed shrewd, before the news of the printing bureau has spread outside, he has already guessed that it may be related to me, so he went to see me to inquire about the news, and I didn't hide it, I just sent a batch of books to the Xinzhu School at that time, he should have known the speed of printing books when he asked, but he asked me to help him print books, it seems that he wants to verify it himself." Li Xiu smiled again and said, he finally understood Cui Gan's character.
"Haha~, if he wants to print it, let him print it enough, and it's okay to let those families know that I hold their lifeblood in my hands, and see if they dare to be arrogant in the future!" Li Shimin couldn't help laughing when he heard this, he hadn't laughed so freely for a long time.
"I have already handed over Cui Gan's anthology to the printing office, and I have also instructed them to work overtime and strive to finish printing it in two or three days, and I think that Cui Gan's face will be very good-looking when I think of it!" Li Xiu couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.
"Hehe, don't underestimate Cui Gan, I bet that he will definitely visit you again after seeing the printing speed of the printing bureau!" At this moment, I suddenly saw the eldest grandson Wuji, who had not spoken, said with a smile.
"Visit me? Could it be that Brother Eldest Sun is saying......" Li Xiu was stunned for a moment when he heard Eldest Sun Wuji's words, and then understood what he meant, but halfway through, he couldn't help but glance at Li Shimin and didn't say any more.
"Hehe, these families have done all kinds of dirty things for their own interests, Cui Gan's visit to you is definitely not a good thing, and you must also pay attention to your own safety, the assassination of me back then is inseparable from the Zheng family!" Li Shimin also understood the meaning of the eldest grandson Wuji's words, and sneered at the moment.
"Your Majesty rest assured, the minister understands!" Li Xiu immediately said that movable type printing has dug up the foundation of the family, so no one dares to guarantee that these families will jump over the wall in a hurry, and even Li Shimin and they dare to assassinate him, let alone himself, it seems that he will have to increase the guards after he goes back.
Three days later, the printing bureau completed the printing of Cui Gan's anthology overtime, and a thousand anthologies were sent to Cui Gan's mansion, and the result was really as the eldest grandson Wuji said, and that night, Cui Gan really ran to Li Xiu's mansion again to ask to see!